Below is my response based on Ed's Note The MediaOnline ( featured on 17 February 2010)

http://www.themediaonline.co.za/themedia/view/themedia/en/page268?oid=45510&sn=Detail

Gordon Muller puts it best using the Muller's Popcorn Principle.
 
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