Ex-Armstrong Supporters Want Donations Back From Livestrong Cancer Charity – For years, Connie and Daniel Roddy did all they could to support Livestrong, raising tens of thousands of dollars for the organization. Now they want it back. [cnn]
Apparently Lance Armstrong Bribes People, Too – Continuing a fall from grace so epic that it rivals the span of, say, the Tour de France, ex-Nike bestie Lance Armstrong is now facing charges of bribery, in addition to allegations that he ran a doping ring among fellow cyclists. [gawker]
International Cycling Union To Decide Lance Armstrong’s Fate Today – The International Cycling Union said it will announce its position on the Lance Armstrong case Monday — a decision that could prolong the drama or end it permanently. [usatoday]
Armstrong Tells Of ‘Difficult Few Weeks’ – At an anniversary celebration for the charity he founded, Lance Armstrong makes remarks about the effects of charges against him. [skynews]
Apple Drops Java – Apple Inc is removing old versions of Oracle Corp’s Java software from Internet browsers on the computers of its customers when they install the latest update to its Mac operating system. [yahoo]
Sharks vs. WP In Currie Cup Final – Western Province scored a last-minute try to beat the Golden Lions 21-16 in their nailbiting Currie Cup semi-final at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday evening. The Capetonians will face the Sharks at Kings Park in next week’s final after the Durban-based side beat the Blue Bulls 20-3 earlier in the day. [sport24]
Standard Stuff: Gunman Shoots Up Hair Salon In The States – Seventeen days ago, Radcliffe Haughton allegedly slashed his wife’s tires outside a suburban Milwaukee salon. Three days ago, the 45-year-old man was issued a restraining order. And now he and three others are dead. [cnn]
French President Proposes Banning Homework – Talk about courting the youth vote. French President François Hollande has proposed banning homework as part of a series of policies designed to reform the French educational system. [abcnews]
Cardiff Man Goes On Hit-And-Run Rampage, Inuring 13, Killing 1 – South Wales police say they have arrested a 31-year-old man and seized a white van after a woman was killed and 13 people were injured, including seven children, in a series of collisions in Cardiff. [guardian]
Cricket SA CEO Fired For Lying, Among Other Things – A Cricket South Africa (CSA) disciplinary hearing on Friday found axed CEO Gerald Majola “expressly lied” about receiving bonuses, mislead Parliament and showed no remorse for doing so. [ewn]
Adele Welcomes Baby Boy – Brit pop sensation Adele has given birth to a baby boy. The 24-year-old Rolling in the Deep singer welcomed her first child with partner Simon Konecki last week, according to UK newspaper The Mirror. [stuff]
Anglogold Miners Throw Stones At Vavi – NUM officials and Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi were pelted with stones by some protesters at AngloGold Ashanti’s mine near Orkney. [mail&guardian]
Pippa Middleton Gives A Glimpse Of Her Life And Fame In New Book – Pippa Middleton has admitted she is still struggling to comprehend her new-found celebrity status and the attention on her figure following the marriage of her sister Kate to Prince William. [telegraph]
BBC ‘In Crisis’ Over Jimmy Savile Scandal – The BBC is said to be facing “its worst crisis for 50 years”, as a documentary lifts the lid on the extent to which senior managers of the corporation were aware of the Jimmy Savile abuse claims. [skynews]
Luxembourg’s Royal Wedding Eliminates Europe’s Last Bachelor Heir – Prince Guillaume, His Royal Highness, hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Hereditary Prince of Nassau, Prince of Bourbon of Parme and the last remaining bachelor heir to a European throne is officially off the market. [forbes]
Pope Names 7 New Saints, Seeks To Revive Faith – Some 80,000 pilgrims in flowered lei, feathered headdresses and other traditional garb flooded St. Peter’s Square on Sunday as Pope Benedict XVI added seven more saints onto the roster of Catholic role models in a bid to reinvigorate the faith in parts of the world where it’s lagging. [chron]
Frankel Wins Ascot And Retires Unbeaten – By the time his horsebox pulled away from Ascot on Saturday evening, Frankel was officially an ex-racehorse. Within a few months, the taut frame that carried him to 14 straight victories will give way to the more generous girth of a stallion and, physically at least, the transition will be complete. [guardian]
Saracens 30 – Racing Metro 13 – Saracens’ dominant first half ensured their experiment of staging a home Heineken Cup match overseas was rewarded with victory at King Baudouin Stadium. [sportinglife]
Justin And Jessica Marry In Italy – Hollywood couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have married in southern Italy, People magazine said on Friday. [reuters]
Tom Hanks Drops F-Bomb On Live TV – We never took Tom Hanks as one of the potty-mouthed Hollywood stars whose appearance on live television would call for a seven-second delay, but that’s exactly what was needed Friday morning. [eonline]
Britney Spears Accused Of Crystal Meth Use In Defamation Trial – Britney Spears was able to command the spotlight for 10 years with her talent, her relationships, her meltdowns, and her comebacks. A shocking claim was made during the opening statement of Britney Spears’ civil trial Thursday in Los Angeles. [foxnews]
Joanna Krupa, ‘Real Housewives’ Star, Accidentally Reveals Her Breasts In Totally See-Through Top (NSFW PHOTOS) – Joanna Krupa knows what’s up. The 33-year-old model and “Real Housewives of Miami” star is no stranger to winding the publicity turbine. But Thursday night, Krupa bypassed subtlety and went in for the kill. [huffpo]
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Bailey Schneider Travel Show – This week, Bailey travels Cape Country Route from Monday – Sunday and broadcasting live from each destination. She will be be reviewing the hotels, the restaurants and bringing it all to you live, starting the journey in Hout Bay, Cape Town at Riverside Estates from 14h00-15h00. [baileyschneider]
World Tour Surfer Royden Bryson With Captain Kai – Royden joins Kai to chat about his road back from a horrible knee injury at Jbay this winter, Markus Museler from Halloween jam and the BMX gang are also in to give us the heads up for this weekend’s crazy annual event and Glen from 4 Elements Gaming gives us the latest from the Gaming domain. Catch the action from 18h00-20h00. [captainkai]
Tones Of Note – Hosted by Rus Nerwich, SA saxophonist, composer, writer and actor, this show will wire you into the the musical mainframe. Exploring Jazz and all its branches, exploring modern neo-soul and hip hop, and its roots in blues, reggae and folk music. Tune in from 20h00-22h00. [tonesofnote]
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Marketing Of Their Beliefs – P.O.D Exclusive On 2oVFM – Gary Cool called up Front man of P.O.D (Payable on Death) and spoke about the start of the band, possibly touring South Africa, their friendship with our Durban girls The Arrows, family responsibilities and the band’s beliefs. This was a fun interview with hard hitting questions but fun and laughs in true 2oceansVibe style. Take a listen to his interesting views on the marketing of their beliefs in their music, and how others are intimidated by them embracing their faith. [podcast]
Money Management ToolsTo Beat The Budget Trap – One thing all financially savvy people have in common is that they have a good handle on their money. They know how much they are worth, what they spend each month and where their money is going. They have savings goals and they understand their debt commitments. This type of awareness requires time and dedication, but thanks to some smart technology from an international company called Yodlee, there are now several SA based money management tools available online that automatically collate all your bank accounts, debit cards and credit cards pulling them into one spreadsheet. Maya compares these tools available online and which is best to improve your overall money management by providing a holistic view of your money, and not just a budgeting tool. [podcast]
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