Yes, there are many celebrity chefs but only a few chefs have impressed on an international scale. These people change our perception of what cuisine should be like. Not only that, they also get us to part – willingly, of course – with big amounts of our cash.
Ferran Adrià Acosta
People who love food know about El Bulli and dream of going there at least once in their live. Adrià, whom Gourmet Magazine named the Salvador Dali of the kitchen, has been the head chef of the El Bulli restaurant since 1984. Adrià made molecular gastronomy, which means the pairing of unusual flavours and textures, famous. The restaurant received its second and third Michelin stars in 1990 and 1997 and it has been Restaurant Magazine’s Best restaurant in the world from 2006-8. Read the rest of this entry »
Motivational speaking is a fine art, and a very lucrative career it seems. And if you don’t believe me, take a look at these successful motivational speakers who used their talents and know-how to carve a career out of helping people and changing lives. And if changing lives is not satisfying enough, the increase in bank balance must surely help.
Anthony Robbins:
Anthony Robbins has for a long time been a popular motivational speaker. Not only that, he is also a well established author of numerous self help books, including the bestselling book, Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement.
Robbins first gained popularity in America through various television infomercials that promoted his personal development seminars and audio programmes. Soon he became a well-known force in the industry, and has even worked with a string of famous public figures. Popular personalities, world leaders, and celebrities associated with Robbins include Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, Princess Diana, Pamela Anderson, Quincy Jones, and Anthony Hopkins. Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes you feel depressed, lonely or just a bit sad. Perhaps you’re at the gym and you wonder which song would make you pedal harder and which song would make you push those weights with more force.
Music can make us feel better about ourselves and sometimes, the world around us, too. The lyrics count, yes, but there are other factors that influence our enjoyment. Not all songs that motivate you to be better are religious; some of these inspirational songs could are also commercial.
This is our list of the top 8 inspirational songs. Have your say in the comments section, and feel free to make your own list.
Count on me – Whitney Houston
More than a few motivational songs are about having friends. And these songs make you realise, especially during those dark moments, that you really do have friends. Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans first sang this in 1996.
Naas Botha, one of the great South African rugby figures for almost 20 years, was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2005, 10 years after his last match. He was known for 3 781 points in a career of 277 first-class matches and was excellent at drop-goals. Naas scored 20 points in 1981 when South Africa beat New Zealand 24-12 in Wellington.
In a time of digital photography and laser printing, few of us have the honour of experiencing a truly magnificent piece of artwork. But in the past, art was a form of expressing yourself and sharing your talent with the world. Some of the most talented painters of the past have influenced the world of art as we know it today. Here is a list of five influential artists who have made an impressive impact in the world of art, years, decades, and even centuries after their death.
Leonardo da Vinci:
If ever there was a man of diverse talent, it would be Leonardo da Vinci. This Italian scientist, engineer, mathematician, painter, sculptor, inventor, musician, anatomist, botanist, geologist and writer have been called one of the greatest painters to ever live. Leonardo is the man responsible for creating two of the most famous paintings in the world, the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
The South African online space is maturing, regardless of what some may say. There have been claims that it is a bunch of white boys who only link to each other; there are also claims that the South African blogosphere is attracting new blood. This should make for many more interesting blogs in 2009, many of which would be written from cellphones. Sebastian Küpers analysed our community earlier in 2008 and he made many positive comments.
And Amatomu, the local blogging aggregator, could succeed in making us believe that South Africans are only “or mostly?“ interested in rugby: Keo and Rugby Dump are two of the most popular blogs on Amatomu.
But what is a blog? Wikipedia says that ‘A blog (a contraction of the term ‘Web log’) is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.’
This list, like all such lists, is subjective and should be taken with a pinch of salt. We would also like to know whom you would nominate. Feel free to discuss your own list in the comments section.
So who are the 8 top South African bloggers?
Tertia has been dominating the space for many years: she started blogging in 2004 when not that many of us even knew what a blog is. She started blogging about infertility but later started writing about blogging and even won the Best Personal Blog for 2008.
Cricket is a popular sport in numerous countries, including South Africa. Over the years, many cricket legends have come to the fore, representing their country and their love for the game. Here are some cricket greats from around the world that deserve to be acknowledged.
Sir Donald Bradman:
Affectionately known as ‘The Don’, Sir Donald Bradman was an Australian cricketer who was widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time. Bradman had an illustrious career in cricket, and boasted a test batting average of 99.94, a score which has been claimed to be statistically the greatest achievement in any major sport.
During his prolific 20 year career, Bradman scored at such an impressive level that former Australian captain Bill Woodfull described him as ‘worth three batsmen to Australia’. Bradman was so good at batting that the English team had to specially devise a set of tactics known as the Bodyline, in an effort to curb his scoring.
Where the Hell is Matt is a video detailing Matt’s 14-month journey to 42 countries, dancing in each location. He is soon joined by fellow locals in his dances, showing that no matter where you are in the world, you are able to bring people together through song, dance and positivity.
Many have been called ‘great’; however, there are a few who can be called ‘legendary’. We have tried to compile such a list of football players. These men have astounded us; they captured our imagination and became the best at what they do. Most of them have of course gone beyond playing football: they elevated the sport.
South Africans are fast becoming leaders in their fields both locally and internationally. Here are some South Africans who have excelled to become recognised not only in their home country, but around the world as well. Please note that this is not a list of top South Africans who have made it big internationally, but just random individuals who deserve a mention.
1. Charlize Theron
Think about the most internationally successful person from South Africa, and Charlize Theron automatically springs to mind. This Academy Award winning actress, who rose to fame by playing supporting roles alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood, now commands millions of dollars for a starring role in a motion picture. She is now one of the top earning actresses in Hollywood, placing her in the same category as American actresses like Cameron Diaz, Reece Witherspoon and Halle Berry.
People who love food know about El Bulli and dream of going there at least once in their live. Adrià, whom Gourmet Magazine named the Salvador Dali of the kitchen, has been the head chef of the El Bulli restaurant since 1984. Adrià made molecular gastronomy, which means the pairing of unusual flavours and textures, famous. The restaurant received its second and third Michelin stars in 1990 and 1997 and it has been Restaurant Magazine’s Best restaurant in the world from 2006-8.
Anthony Robbins has for a long time been a popular motivational speaker. Not only that, he is also a well established author of numerous self help books, including the bestselling book, Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement.
Sir Donald Bradman:
Edison (Edson) Arantes do Nascimento aka Pelé
