General Motors have given us a sneak-peek at the new Opel Corsa Ute, and we think it’s a stunner.
Scientific knowledge lives a contradictory life: it is both a source of human enlightenment and, ironically, the bane of human civilisation. Its propensity for evil and good — and given its far-reaching influence over human society — makes it necessary for there to be collective oversight of the scientific community, writes Saliem Fakir of the World Conservation Union.
Triumph chewed up and spat out the rule book when they built a motorcycle with a gargantuan 2,3 litre three cylinder engine. Although officially classed as a Cruiser, the bike recently launched in Johannesburg is quite simply the fastest accelerating machine in the world. And it’s starter motor puts out as much power as Triumph’s first motorcycle did 102 years ago.
Reality is sucking a little too much these days, so I figured for a change, a column filled with stupid stuff <i>and</i> serious stuff might relieve the boredom. Let’s dive straight into the deeply serious stuff with a little game known as Rock, Paper — Saddam!
New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on Monday hailed the arrival of striker Mateja Kezman at the club after the Serbian’s move from PSV Eindhoven was sealed with the approval of a work permit. Kezman (25), rated as one of the top strikers in Europe, agreed to move to Stamford Bridge last week.
Injuries and falls have yet to stop Tyler Hamilton. Having survived another crash in this year’s Tour de France, the American rider is ready to make his move. ”The tour starts now,” the Phonak rider told reporters on Monday, during a rest day in Limoges. ”I’m still in contention, so I have to be pleased with that.”
The host province, the Mpumalanga Pumas and Free State were the winners among the ”A” league provinces on the first day of the Coca-Cola Craven Week in Nelspruit on Monday. The Pumas met Eastern Province in the final game of the day and the two sides turned it on to produce a spectacle of running rugby.
All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw seems a doubtful starter ahead of Saturday’s Tri-Nations test against Australia after complaining that his headaches have returned. Flyer Doug Howlett has, however, recovered from injury and looks set to resume his scoring partnership with fellow winger Joe Rokocoko.
The Tour de France’s zero-tolerance approach to cyclists involved in drugs inquiries by the police claimed two victims on Monday when the Slovenian Martin Hvastija and the Italian Stefano Casagrande, both of whom are under investigation in Italy, were excluded.
Matthew Hayden posted his 20th Test century before Australia’s lower order collapsed on Tuesday and Ricky Ponting declared the second innings at 292 for nine, setting Sri Lanka 355 runs to win the second cricket Test. At lunch on the fifth and final day, the Sri Lankans were 48 for one, still needing 307 runs to win with two sessions remaining.