Brooklyn Decker Lands Coveted SI Swimsuit cover
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Brooklyn Decker Emerges As US Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl – In probably the most important news in the world right now, model Brooklyn Decker landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover this year. The 22-year-old wife of tennis star Andy Roddick said being chosen for the front is “the news of a lifetime.” She compared it to covers from the 1980s or ’90s, when Elle Macpherson won her covers with a friendly, sun-loving look. Fair enough. [nypost]

Charlie Sheen’s Car Was Stolen And Driven Off Mulholland Drive – Three words : Watch This Space. I have a feeling this is going to develop further. It seems quite tame, but it can’t be. It involves Charlie Sheen. His car was stolen and was found crashed, with no-one in it. In fact there is no evidence that anyone was even in the car. Are you with me? That’s strange, right? [latimes]

Russian Head-Case Billionaire Leaves $2 Billion To Charity – Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin pledged to leave almost all of his fortune, estimated by Forbes magazine at $2.1 billion last year, to charity within a decade. Potanin, 49, controls the $1.5 billion Rosa Khutor Olympic ski development in the south of the country. Of course he does. [businessweek]

The Internet’s “Next Big Thing” – Everyone’s betting on the Internet’s next big thing. Michael Wolff provides a tip sheet on competing theories–it’s the platform (Google, Facebook); it’s the machine (iWhatever); it’s digital behavior (Twitter); it’s porn (Skype sex!); etc.–along with his own hunch about the year to come. Here it is : Ringside at the Web Fight! [vanityfair]

Toyota Issues Global Total Recall Of Hybrid Cars – Toyota is to recall almost half a million hybrid cars worldwide, in the latest blow to the carmaker’s reputation following a string of safety scares. The recall will begin immediately in Japan and similar measures are being prepared overseas. Today’s announcement follows about 200 complaints over a software that can cause temporary brake failure at low speeds on bumpy or icy roads. [guardian]

Facebook Lets Users Send Real Gifts – In August the social-networking giant started rolling out the ability to send real-life gifts by going to the same digital wall on which a member would jot a note to a friend. (First-time users have to input credit- or debit-card info to obtain Facebook credits. Think of them as Chuck E. Cheese tokens for a digital generation.) Quite mean. [time]

Supermodels Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Lara Stone strip off for LOVE magazine cover – Issue three of Love magazine is out, and it just happens to feature Kate Moss nude, Naomi Campbell nude, Lara Stone nude, Daria Werbowy nude, Natalia Vodianova nude, Amber Valletta nude, Kristen McMenamy nude, Jeneil nude, and Alessandra Ambrosio, and Miranda Kerr. That’s a lot of naked supermodels. [egotastic]

Arab States Reject Pakistani Ambassador, Mr. Biggest Dick – His Excellency Miangul Akbar Zeb had previously lived an esteemed life as one of Pakistan’s most senior diplomats. Mr Zeb has served as their ambassador to the United States, India and South Africa. But his impressive career hit a hiccup when he was recently sent to the Arab world, seemingly ignorant to the Arabic translation his name: ‘Biggest Dick’. [doubletapper]

Don’t Ever Dine Out in Cape Town Again – before reading this, of course! Anonymous blogger and foodie, Jamie Who, has his finger on the pulse of what’s cool, cuck and creative. A witty, discerning and relevant insight into the wonderful world of all things culinary and awesome/awful in the Mother City and surrounds. [jamiewho]

Last Chance To Book For Montrose Valentine’s Day Concert – The Montrose Foundation does not require much introduction, given its affiliation to Montrose Place, the Cape Town rehabilitation facility at which Tiger Woods was rumoured to be receiving treatment. Whether Tiger Woods will be there or not, the ‘Midsummer Melodies’ in the Gardens on De Grendel is not to be missed! [2oceansvibe]

Friday’s EuroMillions “SuperDraw” Jackpot Is R1.5 Billion – Last week’s EuroMillions SuperDraw lottery was not won by anyone and has experienced a rare rollover. The rollover now sees a jackpot of €129,000,000 which equals one and a half billion Rand. Players are able to play Friday’s EuroMillions lottery from around the world safely online. I’m just saying.. [playeuromillions]

GreatOdds.co.za Is Matching Any Sports Bet Deposit Up To R200 – If you’re into sports betting (Super 14 coming up etc.) you might want to make use of this special I see they’re running in their ads on the site. It looks like you will get double your money for any deposits up to R200. Now if I were a betting man I’d say that’s a pretty good prospect? [greatodds]

[thanks james]