Cricket South Africa Finds A New Sponsor: Cooking Oil – Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Pietermaritzburg-based Willowton Group, manufacturers of Sunfoil Pure Sunflower Cooking Oil, on Thursday announced a sponsorship deal which will see Sunfoil partner as the event sponsor of the two-match test series between South Africa and Australia. From Standard Bank to MTN to… cooking oil? My how the mighty have fallen. [supersport]

“Do a Barrel Roll” On Google – You Won’t Be Disappointed – “Do a barrel roll” has become a trending topic on Twitter and elsewhere, thanks to an easter egg on Google Search. Type the phrase in Google, and the screen will tumble around (it’s a barrel roll, after all). The same thing happens if you search for “Z or R twice.” Sick! [mashable]

Jury Considers Michael Jackson Doctor’s Fate Following Closing Arguments – The jury in the trial of Dr Conrad Murray, the man accused of killing Michael Jackson, will begin deliberations after listening to closing arguments from both sides. The prosecution, who have argued that Dr Murray gave Jackson a fatal dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol, went first on Thursday. [skynews]

Equatorial Guinea Coup Pilots Flew President Zuma – The secretary of defence and chief of the air force have both submitted their resignations. Two weeks ago Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe had to take a commercial flight to Scandinavia and it turns out the pilots, who flew President Jacob Zuma to the UN General Assembly in New York in September this year, had served jail sentences for their involvement in the failed Simon Mann coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea in 2004. [news24]

Schalk Burger Named Player Of The Year – Springbok flank Schalk Burger was on Thursday named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the second time, while the MTN Golden Lions’ picked up a hat trick of awards as their Absa Currie Cup success was recognised at a glittering ceremony at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. [sarfu]

Tintin Banned Due To Racism Fears – The new film may be good clean family fun, but one of Tintin’s classic adventures has been banished to the adult shelves of bookshops because it is overtly racist. Fears that Tintin In The Congo could have a negative effect on children have led publishers to market it in protective packaging with warning labels similar to those on explicit magazines. [dailymail]

“We Drive, You Survive!” – These are the firm words of a new chauffeur service in Cape Town, Scooter Angels! LAUNCHING TONIGHT! Their rates are looking very competitive, and how’s this cool feature: “Female drivers available on request to drive our female customers home!” People, we all love a great party, but please make a wise choice for getting home afterwards. Sign-up for free with this bunch now, so that you have peace of mind the next time you overindulge! [scooterangels.co.za]

Gasp! Kim Kardashian Unfollows Kris On Twitter – Kim Kardashian dealt a second blow to her soon-to-be ex Kris Humphries when she unfollowed him on Twitter Wednesday, two days after filing for divorce. Kardashian, 31, whose Twitter profile boasts 10.9 million followers, appeared to abruptly kick Humphries out of her inner circle of 151 “friends” on the microblogging website. [nypost]

Greek Bailout Vote Cancelled – On a day of high drama, Greece called off a plan to hold a referendum on a bailout package for the country proposed by the European Union. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou gave into pressure from France, Germany and from within his own country to back out from the bailout vote. Papandreou said he was open to scrapping the referendum if the opposition backed the bailout package. [hintim]

ITV Bungle Reveals Downton Abbey Death – As an epidemic of deadly Spanish flu swept through household, viewers were left holding their breath to find out which of their favourite characters was to be killed off in the season finale. But yesterday, just days before this weekend’s final episode, ITV unwittingly disclosed the victim by releasing the cast list for the next series which clearly shows who survives. [telegraph]

“Credible Evidence” That Justin Bieber Fathered Older Fan’s Child – There is “credible evidence” Justin Bieber is the father of an older’s fans son, lawyers for the young woman have said. Mariah Yeater filed a lawsuit earlier this month claiming she had sex with the 17-year-old devout Christian singer after his concert in Los Angeles in October last year, when he was only 16. [ninemsn]

Zuma, Lazarus Zim And The Pricy New Age breakfast – In what appears to be clear case of a conflict of interest, Telkom is sponsoring presidential breakfast briefings hosted by The New Age newspaper, in which Telkom chairperson Lazarus Zim holds shares and is a director. [mail&guardian]

Sick Of Johannesburg Traffic? Try This – Traffic Map, a new user-generated online map of Joburg’s roads, has ambitions to change the way the city’s residents commute. Using information gathered from social networks to chart an unprecedented, real-time overview of traffic incidents throughout the city and surrounds. [bwb]

Kate Middleton Scar Revealed – A three-inch scar on Kate Middleton’s temple was reportedly caused by a sporting accident in her school days. The Duchess of Cambridge’s scar was spotted through her hair as she hosted a black tie charity event in Clarence House last week. Well I’m glad we cleared that one up. [entie]

Looted Nazi Painting Fetches $40Million – A 1915 Gustav Klimt landscape, looted by the Nazis and recently returned to the owner’s grandson, has sold for $40.4m (£25.4m) at a New York auction. Litzlberg on the Attersee was returned to Georges Jorisch, 83, by Salzburg’s Museum of Modern Arts in July. Other highlights of the Sotheby’s impressionist and modern art sale included Picasso oil painting L’Aubade, which sold for $23m (£14.5m). [bbc]

James Bond To Return In “Skyfall” – Ah, Mr. Bond, we’ve been waiting for you – and at last 007 is back, several years after his last screen adventure. Producers announced Thursday that filming has begun on “Skyfall,” the delayed 23rd film in the series and Daniel Craig’s third outing as the suave British superspy. [associated]

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