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Police Search Home Of Gizmodo Editor Over Lost iPhone 4G – Those of you who think this whole thing was a publicity stunt may want to revise that stance. It’s unlikely the police would play along with a intentional leaking of an iPhone and then follow through with a play-play arrest, seizing six computers in the process. This is getting serious now. [guardian]
Rat Fur Coat, Anybody? – Responsible fur? It seems like an oxymoron at best, a P.E.T.A.-baiting joke at worst. But it’s an idea that’s been issuing up lately from America’s Gulf Coast, which for years has been losing precious marshland to a voracious rodent that also happens to have a luxurious pelt. The nutria is a semi-aquatic rat from South America that grows to be 10 to 20 pounds and more than two feet long. [vanityfair]
Hong Kong Police Seize Biggest Cocaine Haul Ever – Hong Kong police say they have made their largest haul of cocaine yet, seizing 372kg of the drug, worth an estimated $US43 million ($A46.36 million). Local media say the haul may have been shipped to the city by mistake. A family of eight, ranging in age from 22 to 84, were arrested on Sunday. [theage]
Male Supermodel, Ambrose Olsen Dies – Ambrose Olsen, unexpectedly on April 22, 2010, in New York City, he was 24. He worked with numerous designer brands including Hugo Boss, D&G, Nautica, Dior Homme, YSL, Louis Vuitton, GQ Style, Ambrose Olsen is best known for 2007 Armani Exchange ads with super model Adriana Lima. [24worldnews]
The Best Restaurant In The World – A Danish restaurant that forages for much of its food in the local countryside has been named the best in the world, in an influential survey of chefs and critics around the world. Noma (not to be confused with NoMU foods, which are no doubt used in their kitchen), in Copenhagen, was crowned as the world’s best in the annual S. Pellegrino awards run by The Restaurant magazine. [telegraph]
Malcolm X Killer Freed After 44 Years – Thomas Hagan, 69, the only man who admitted his role in the 1965 assassination of iconic black leader Malcolm X, was paroled Tuesday. Hagan was freed a day earlier than planned because his paperwork was processed more quickly than anticipated, according to the New York State Department of Correctional Services. Hagan is not to be confused with Tom Hagen, who was the Corleone family lawyer and consigliere. [cnn]
David Letterman Calls Jay Leno A “Complete Boob” – David Letterman already sounds nostalgic for the late-night wars, mimicking and ripping Jay Leno. “Believe me, he got everything he deserved,” Letterman said of his rival on CBS “Late Show” last night to guest Dr. Phil. “He’s a complete boob. He can’t help himself.” Another reason why Letterman is the undisputed king. [hollywoodreporter]
Chinese Billionaire Donates Entire Fortune To Charity – Yu Pengnian, 88, told a news conference he was donating US$470 million (R3.5 billion) in cash and property assets to the Yu Pengnian Foundation, bringing the total he had given to the Hong Kong-registered charity to US$1.2 billion (R9 billion). “This will be my last donation. I have nothing more to give away,” he said. Fair enough. [dailychilli]
Pacino, 70 Years On – Hollywood legend Al Pacino has turned 70 and is celebrating a tour-de-force acting career by not letting up. The Oscar winner and star of “Scent of a Woman”, “The Godfather” and “Scarface” will spend this year filming “Mary, Mother of Christ” with Peter O’Toole and Camilla Belle. Let’s peer back into his remarkable career. [thedailymaverick]
How The Tablet Will Change The World – Even though the iPad looks like an iPhone built for the supersize inhabitants of Pandora, its ambitions are as much about shrinking our laptops as about stretching our smartphones. Yes, the iPad is designed for reading, gaming, and media consumption. But it also represents an ambitious rethinking of how we use computers. [wired]
Beyonce Nipple Slip – Professionals out there will be well aware of how rare a Beyonce nipple slip is. They will also be more than happy with the fact that this particular nipslip is more like half a nipslip. But we’re fine with that – because of the rareness of the whole thing. Are you with me? NSFW. [egotastic]
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