Larry King To Headline Mobile TV – Former CNN talk show host Larry King is reprising his old role in a new format with the launch of an Internet television network backed by Mexican telecom billionaire Carlos Slim. The network, called Ora.TV, will stream shows to computers, tablets, phones, Internet-connected televisions and other devices, and plans to launch later this year. [thedaily]
That E-Tolling Vibe Is Definitely Going Ahead – The controversial e-tolling system will be rolled out on April 30 across Gauteng’s highways, regardless of the intense public opposition, the Gauteng government said on Tuesday. Shame. [mail&guardian]
Thai King Pardons SA Drug Mule – A Johannesburg drug mule has been pardoned by Thailand’s king and is coming home, The Star reported on Tuesday. Alexander “Shani” Krebs was arrested for drug trafficking in Bangkok in 1994, the day before South Africa’s first democratic elections. [news24]
Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense System Is Apparently A Runaway Success – Israel says its unique “Iron Dome” short-range air defence system is performing well, intercepting the vast majority of rockets fired at southern cities in the latest barrage by Gaza militants. [afp]
1Time Airline CEO Resigns – Rodney James has resigned from his posts as CEO and executive director of 1Time Airline, the company said on Tuesday. Michael Kaminski, executive director, also resigned from the company’s board. Spicy. [businessday]
Capetonians! Think Twice Before Renewing Your Contract With Your Current Designated Driver Company! – There is a company called Scooter Angels offering the same, if not better, service at only R10 per Km + R25.00 pick-up fee. That’s a couple of rands cheaper than the others, but wait… NO CONTRACTS OR MEMBERSHIP FEES! Yes, it’s true, check them out now on their Facebook page or www.scooterangels.co.za. It’s a no-brainer..
Piers Morgan Calls Kate Moss An ‘Utterly Vile Creature’ – As current beef goes, this one is almost as lame as The Weeknd saying that The-Dream looks like the Hamburglar on Twitter, but public name-calling is public name-calling, and so we will share this particularly stupid incident with you: Piers Morgan, CNN’s premier ruddy-faced gasbag, is still really pissed at Kate Moss. [gawker]
Russia Is Cool With A Ceasefire In Syria – Any ceasefire in Syria must apply to rebel groups as well as to the government, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday. “There must not be a situation where the regime’s forces are asked to leave the cities, and the armed groups are not. A one-sided retreat by government forces it completely unrealistic,” he said. I feel you, Serg. [isnatnews]
Mashable To Sell For £130 Million – CNN is reported to be in talks to buy the technology news website Mashable.com. Launched in 2005 by then 19-year-old Scot Pete Cashmore, it has since become a hugely popular blog. Now aged 26, Mr Cashmore is regularly named as one of the most influential people in the tech world. His website, which claims to have 20 million unique users per month, is valued by some at £130 million. [bbc]
Gunter Sachs Collection at Sotheby’s: sale reveals playboy’s enduring passion for Brigitte Bardot – Long after his 1969 divorce from Brigitte Bardot, Gunter Sachs reminisced: “A year with Bardot was worth 10 with anyone else.” Now, nearly a year after his death, Sachs’s enduring passion for the French actress has been revealed through the sale of his art collection at Sotheby’s. [telegraph]
‘Enemies Of The Internet’ List Includes Australia – Reporters Without Borders is out with its annual list of countries it calls “Enemies of the Internet.” New to the list are Bahrain and Belarus. Others include Burma, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Australia is also there. Further confirmation that they’re living in a police state. [forbes]
Have Art Experts Discovered a Lost da Vinci Masterpiece? Teaming up with a few scientists, art historians are claiming that they may have uncovered evidence of da Vinci’s lost fresco, concealed by another painting in Florence’s city hall, Palazzo Vecchio, MSNBC reports. The project, known to some as “Lost Leonardo,” sparred debate in the art world over whether it still existed. [time]
The Man Who Adopted His Girlfriend As A Daughter, Gets Sued By His Biological Children (VIDEO) – John Goodman, the polo magnate who adopted his girlfriend in an alleged attempt to protect his fortune from a lawsuit (allegedly killed someone) must now battle with his teenaged children who want the adoption thrown out. [huffpo]
Prince Harry Told To Ease Off The Boozin’ – Prince Harry has been banned from pubs — so he can concentrate on his Army helicopter training. Top brass told the partying Royal, 27, to knuckle down to his Apache pilot course — or risk being dropped from his dream second tour of Afghanistan. So says The Sun.. [thesun]
Shooting Spree Soldier Came From ‘Troubled Base’ – This story is getting spicier and spicier by the day. A U.S. soldier suspected of killing 16 Afghan civilians on Sunday comes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a base located southwest of Tacoma, Washington. One of the largest military installations in the U.S., military newspaper Stars and Stripes in 2010 dubbed it “the most troubled base in the military.” [washpo]
Donald Trump’s Son Gets Punished For Elephant Hunting – The gruesome photos of Donald Trump’s sons posing triumphantly with mutilated animal corpses in Africa isn’t going over too well with the animal rights groups … duh … and now, they’re firing back … bashing the Trumps as “pitiful” bloodthirsty morons. [tmz]
Audi To Buy Ducati – German carmaker Audi is in talks to buy Ducati for its lightweight engine know-how, its racetrack pedigree and the distinctive sound and styling of its motorcycles. [reuters]
Clint Eastwood Reality Show To Start Soon – Looks like the Eastwoods are the next celebrity family to land their own reality show: E! announced today that the new series, Mrs. Eastwood & Company will debut in May. [insidetv]
BOS Ice Cream Bikes Complete Argus Cycle Tour – This past Sunday Miki Smith, co-owner and chef of Hout Bay institution Suikerbossie Restaurant and his determined band of friends (including ex-professional cyclist Manfred Oelz) pulled off one of the craziest stunts the Cape Argus Cycle Tour has ever seen. They rode the longest timed cycle race in the world on retro BOS Ice tea tricycles to raise awareness and funds for the Hout Bay based charities Bright start and Demi’s Dream. More here.. [bos]
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