+cownchicken Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The company owner grew up in South Africa? Quote Link to comment
+DamhuisClan Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 The architect is a South African? Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) There is a designer Keith Helfet who seems to be quite well known internationally, born in Calvinia and involved with design for an electric car for Optimal Energy - a local Cape Town outfit. I wonder if he was involved in this car as well. Edited January 30, 2009 by the pooks Quote Link to comment
besem Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Maybe the car is manufactured from 100% locally produced materials? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 The Chassis maybe designed and built in SA? Not the chasis - but I'll give it to you - the instrument panel inside is fully locally produced and manufactured - then shipped over for assembly with the rest og\f the car. Wazat - you're it Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Decided to find out more about the Tesla Roadster (it is a beauty!) and came up with this. Popular Science talks to dot-com billionaire Elon Musk about why he's banking on American-made electric cars By Arnie Cooper Posted 12.15.2008 at 10:21 am 7 Comments If there's a gene for entrepreneurship, Elon Musk has it. From his first project at age 12 creating and selling a videogame called Blastar for $500, to his $1-billion-plus sale of PayPal to eBay in 2002, the 37-year-old South African is every bit the born mogul. These days he's chairman of Solar City, the largest residential solar-power provider in California. He's also the founder and CEO of Space X, a space-exploration company that made headlines last September when it launched the first privately developed rocket into orbit. But lately it's Musk's newly minted role as CEO of the San Carlos, California-based start-up Tesla Motors that is drawing the most attention. Edited January 31, 2009 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 In 1992 the British won a gold medal at the Olympics but it was also a South African victory as they helped this person not only win the medal but also smash a world record. The same person went on to smash yet another record in 1996 which is now regarded as an unfair advantage due to this very same South African influence. And was banned from been used ever since. What was the this unfair advantage that the person had. Hint: Motor manufacturer involved. Quote Link to comment
+Jors Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Running with artaficial legs? It is argued that the legs are too 'springy' causing the unfair advantage to the disabled athlete. Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Chris Boardman won a Gold at Barcelona riding a bicycle that was made by Lotus. Don't know what the SA connection is and also do not know what he did in 1996 that caused him to be banned. Quote Link to comment
besem Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm venturing a guess that the unfair advantage was less air resistance due to using solid wheels on a bicycle (i.e. no spokes)? I remember something about unconventional bicycles being banned, but not sure if this was it. Quote Link to comment
+DamhuisClan Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Maybe the shark suit? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'll go for the configuration of the handle-bars - and it was designed at one of the SA universities (Tukkies or Maties?) Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The company owner grew up in South Africa? Yep - this was correct - but the connection I was looking for was the instrument panel being manufactured in SA. Glad this wasn't "who wants to be a millionaire" and we need to contest the answer. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 We just found this quite amazing as nobody has ever heard of this guy and at such a young age he has achieved so much. Everybody knows who Mark Shuttleworth is, but, Elon Musk we had never heard of before Friday. As a matter of interest is this the car Charlise Theron drives? Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Chris Boardman won a Gold at Barcelona riding a bicycle that was made by Lotus. Don't know what the SA connection is and also do not know what he did in 1996 that caused him to be banned. Correct. The Bicycle was the Lotus Sport ridden by Chris Boardman. The Carbon Fiber frame of the bicycle was made in south Africa by a company called Aerodyne from Cape Town. Further research proved interesting in that the same company may be responsible for the Dash in the Tesla as well as seats in the Concorde. The bicycle was deemed as an unfair advantage due to the radical design in which the frame resembled a "Z" and broke away from the usual "Diamond" frame of a normal bicycle. This although accepted by the International Cycle Union (UCI) at the time quickly became banned due to the unconventional shape. Chris Boardman came onto the scene with the "Superbike" in the 1992 Olympics and went on to win Gold in the 4000m pursuit. He obliterated the records with this amazing bike on his way to Gold. In the final, he caught his German opponent Jens Lehmann, World Champion from the previous year. The Superbike in the Olympic History Museum Chris in action at the Olympics The Bike was also used in the opening prologue stage of the 1994 Tour de France in which the Highest ever average speed was attained for any stage of the tour. In 1996 again Chris went on the track to smash the World's 1 Hour Record with an amazing distance of 56.375 km. Here the same bike was used but the record was banned as not been within the UCI standards. But the record stands now as the Best Human Powered effort. (Without a fairing) I remember the excitement at the time of seeing him ride the bike in the Tour De France and seeing our new flag flying on the rear wheel stay. It was our little part in the worlds greatest Cycle event. I was in England at the time and the atmosphere was electric as Chris again let another record topple... Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 OK - here is one for the rugby fundis. Andy van der Watt played for Natal. He also played for the Springboks. How many tests did he play and where did he play his last test? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 We just found this quite amazing as nobody has ever heard of this guy and at such a young age he has achieved so much. Everybody knows who Mark Shuttleworth is, but, Elon Musk we had never heard of before Friday. As a matter of interest is this the car Charlise Theron drives? I think they only go into sales later this year. Pre-orders availabkle only currently as far as I know Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Not sure - but I think that he is now a teacher/sports master at Hilton College Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 OK - here is one for the rugby fundis. Andy van der Watt played for Natal. He also played for the Springboks. How many tests did he play and where did he play his last test? 3 and Ellis Park? This is a huge guess - I have never heard of him! (My 'better' half would probably be horrified that I don't know who he is!) Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 OK - here is one for the rugby fundis. Andy van der Watt played for Natal. He also played for the Springboks. How many tests did he play and where did he play his last test? 3 and Ellis Park? This is a huge guess - I have never heard of him! (My 'better' half would probably be horrified that I don't know who he is!) OK - keep guessing! ONE of your answers is correct, but WHICH one is it? Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Okay, we'll go with first trying to find where. As I don't know many rugby fields out of SA - I'll try one of the few international ones I do know - Twickenham? My family already has Super 14 fever (with a huge braai organised for Sat. because the Stormers are playing somebody ) and I'm wandering around in the dark here!! Edited February 4, 2009 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
besem Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hmmm. 1 test and Ellis Park? Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hmmm. 1 test and Ellis Park? 0/2 Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 We'll stick with the UK before heading off to the Antipodes. We'll stay with 3 and try Murrayfield. Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 3 tests and Kings Park? Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Okay, I am running out of rugby fields in the UK. Would go for the one in Cardiff but don't know its name. So we'll stick with Ireland. I lay in bed last night for hours trying to come on this name: Landsdown Road? If this isn't it I'll move on to those in Australia and NZ - I have no idea of any of their names though! Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 If for nothing else you deserve to get the thumbs up for playing the entire field on this question! Even covering your bases with Australia and New Zealand too! The only location in the UK you have not mentioned was Murrayfield - but the correct ground was in fact Landsdowne Road in Dublin. Andy played only 2 full tests and 1 as a substitute = 3 caps. He played at Murrayfield and Twickenham prior to his last test at Landsdowne Road on the 1969/70 tour. His last match was on 10 January 1970. The 1st test was under the cataincy of Dawie de Villiers and the subsequent ones with Tommy Bedford as captian. Andy is now a teacher and sports manager at Hilton College near Pietermaritzburg. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Did try it!!!! We'll stick with the UK before heading off to the Antipodes. We'll stay with 3 and try Murrayfield. Now for something completely different: The lyrics quiz! Name the song and original artist/s: Sometimes I feel Like I dont have a partner Sometimes I feel Like my only friend Is the city I live in Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Wouldn't have thought that you were a Peppers fan? How about Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Under a Bridge - from City of Angels - the Nichoals Cage movie? Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Wouldn't have thought that you were a Peppers fan? How about Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Under a Bridge - from City of Angels - the Nichoals Cage movie? Why not? We are great fans of theirs. We listen to a wide range of music and some of our favourites would really surprise you - like Pearl Jam for instance! You're right! But it is Under THE bridge. Another interesting fact is that Anthony Kiedis wrote this song from extracts from the diary he was writing while trying to overcome his heroin addiction! Edited February 5, 2009 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Great - I love diversity in much appreciation too. A nice quickie since I was away for the w/e. Who was the last England Test Cricket captain born in South Africa? Quote Link to comment
+cincol Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 KP "The Mouth" Pietersen Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Surprisingly enough - NO Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 KP "The Mouth" Pietersen For clarity - Nope - it is not KP from PMB Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 And I thought this was a really easy question? Come on pundits Quote Link to comment
Geoff Ogden Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 And I thought this was a really easy question? Come on pundits Here's a flyer - Basil D'Olivera. Don't know if ever captained England though? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 And I thought this was a really easy question? Come on pundits Here's a flyer - Basil D'Olivera. Don't know if ever captained England though? Good to see you taking a swing Geoff - but alas - no. It was not Basil d'Olivera. Quote Link to comment
+the pooks Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Winston Churchhill? Sorry, shows you how much I know about sport... Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Well it's not Ian Botham the only English cricket captain I know. I'm STUMPED!!! Edited February 12, 2009 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Well I'm stumped. I really thought this would be a quickie - and then over to the next question. cincol came closest with Kevin "KP" Peterson - who was a Martizburg College matriculant - and lead the English team until their current tour to the West Indies. Quote Link to comment
+anlufu Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 How about Graeme Gooch? Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 How about Graeme Gooch? Nope Quote Link to comment
+Jors Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Take them one by one then... Andrew Strauss? Quote Link to comment
+Fish Eagle Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 My generation, I should know this - Allan Lamb? Quote Link to comment
besem Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Logged on too late for this one... ): It's Andrew Strauss, all right. Quote Link to comment
+Carbon Hunter Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Howzat - we have a wicket. Jors is it. Yep - Andrew Strauss -born in Joburg - lived there until he was 6 and his folks moved to Aus. Well done - you're it Quote Link to comment
+Jors Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Wow, how lucky can one be with a wild guess? Had no idea Strauss was ever in S.A! On to the next: On SABC TV, of every hour broadcast in prime time, about twenty minutes is commercials. In the early days, when SA TV was first launched in 1976, no commercials was to be seen. When did this change? Name the product brand of the first commercial, as well as the month and year. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) I think the year was 1978. It was while we were living in Namibia and had no TV. What the ad was I have no idea but recall there was a lot of hype about it. Chicken seems to think it was for a hamburger patty - Big T or something like that! Edited February 14, 2009 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 1980, Chevrolette? Or probably some Cigarette Brand? I still recall that they were not allowed to advertise on Sundays too. Them days we used to enjoy the break as we could watch one or two adverts and the show was back on. Now days it is just a nightmare of watching repeat ads for this and that cellphone junk.... Quote Link to comment
+Wazat Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) Or was it for Hypermarket by the Sea. I seem to recall that one been very prominent. Think round November or so. Either 1979 or 1980. Edited February 14, 2009 by Wazat Quote Link to comment
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