First trailer of Invictus released

The long awaited film about Madiba and the 1995 Rugby World Cup are starting in US theatres on 11 December and the first trailers has been released. Judging from the trailers it looks like it is going to be a must see movie.
Here is the info about the movie
From director Clint Eastwood, “Invictus” tells the [...]

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Killer Combos – White Wine

Red meat; red wine, white meat and fish; white wine. That’s the rule on food and wine matching, isn’t it? Not for the more adventurous – and confident – among us.
Although the before mentioned approach does sit true in many situations, it is vital to not only consider the colour of the wine but also [...]

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Ice-cream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream

We’ve made it through another winter and the summer is upon us. Summer time is beach, pool and Ice-cream time. Have you ever wondered where this amazing treat comes from and who was the clever guy who added the cone the ice-cream? Here are some cold, hard truths about the treat.
Ice cream as we know [...]

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The benefits of being a chocolate lover

Chocolate has been many a dieter’s kryptonite but there is a few benefits of this wonderful snack. This ultimate feel-good food keeps your heart healthy, mood up, and it can be a cravings buster.
Find out what this natural ingredient can do for you.
Heart helper
A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who [...]

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Simple rules for food and wine matching

Food and wine pairing is much simpler than you think. The main rules are to enjoy yourself and that the food and wine must both taste great on their own. If you remember this and follow these guideline food and wine matching will be a breeze.
There are no rules
The first and most important rule. There [...]

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Do men have shorter attention spans than women?

Men don’t have a shorter attention span; women are just biologically wired to pay attention to different things than men. Researchers have found that male brains tend to be attracted to things that are analytical (sports scores) and visual (Heidi Klum), while female brains focus more on nonverbal and verbal communication (a stimulating conversation).
That said, [...]

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Free wine tasting for Facebook Fans

You know the wine now meet the wine maker!! Douglas Green Wines would like to invite all Douglas Green Facebook Fans to a free interactive wine tasting with our winemaker at our offices in Midrand on Saturday 31 October at 10h30.
Space is limited so please mail your name and cellphone number to Candy Cullinan on [...]

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Purpose of purchase determine the effects of wine awards

When you buy wine as a gift, wine awards play a bigger role in your purchase decision. This is according to a recent study.
In a recent MBA study Christine von Arnin found that consumers put different emphasis and importance on wine awards when they purchase wine for different reasons. When consumers buy wine for self [...]

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How to handle guests that stay too long

Most people have, at one point or another, found themselves in a situation where they have house guests that stay too long and just don’t want to leave. Whether they have come for a few hours or a few days, it can be awkward to be put in a spot where you have to ask [...]

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Sold-out products create a sense of immediacy for customers

An empty store shelf spurs shoppers to buy the closest substitute for the product that isn’t there. This is according to a recent Canadian study which found that “Sold-out products” create a sense of immediacy for customers.
Paul Messinger, a professor at the University of Alberta, found “sold-out” signs create a sense of urgency.
“Sold-out products [...]

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