Van Gogh’s “Vade With Flowers”
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Faulty Alarms Blamed For Van Gogh Theft In Egypt – None of the alarms and only seven out of 43 surveillance cameras were working at a Cairo museum where a Vincent van Gogh painting was stolen, Egypt’s top prosecutor said Sunday.Thieves made off with the canvas, known by the titles of “Poppy Flowers” and “Vase with Flowers,” on Saturday from the Mahmoud Khalil Museum in the Egyptian capital. Estimated value = $55 million.. [wpri]

Cooling Towers Go Down Ahead Of Time – I don’t know what is more amazing, the fact that the towers were detonated four minutes before they were meant to (see video here), or the issue of mainstream media and everyone that surrounds me referring to them as the ‘Ladies of Athlone,’ as though we have always called them that. I was born in Cape Town and lived here for most of my life. I have NEVER heard them referred to as that. [news24]

Trio Joins Forces As Sheila Julia Gillard Claims Right To Govern Australia – Three country independent MPs who are poised to hold the balance of power in the new Parliament have indicated they could act as a bloc in negotiations over whether Julia Gillard stays as prime minister or Tony Abbott replaces her. This, with Saturday’s federal election set to produce Australia’s first hung parliament in 70 years. [theage]

Apple Files Patent To Disable Jailbroken Phones – Apple has applied for a patent covering various methods for identifying and disabling unauthorized use — including jailbreaking and other hacks — of electronic devices, such as its popular iPhone and iPad products.Although the U.S. government has legally authorized the jailbreaking of iPhones and other electronic devices for “educational purposes,” it seems that Apple is determined to gain further control over said devices. [yahoo]

The World’s Most Luxurious Homes – Some of the biggest, poshest, wildest homes in the world are for sale by Christie’s. Here are 11 best of the best.The Penthouse aboard The World, a residential ocean liner, sleeps 12 people and has multiple living areas. The 12-deck ship contains 165 private dwellings and cruises the globe with its residents. See this and 10 others.. [dailybeast]

True Blood Co-Stars (Sookie & Bill) Tie The Knot – Canadian-born ‘True Blood’ actress Anna Paquin has wed her on- and off-screen beau, Stephen Moyer. Paquin, born in Winnipeg but raised in New Zealand, and Moyer were married Saturday in California. The wedding took place at a private home, with guests such as actors Elijah Wood and Carrie Preston attending. The couple was engaged last August after their offscreen relationship became public in early 2009. [vancouversun]

John Smit 100 Tests – No matter what the result, Barn Dog, you’ve played 100 tests for South Africa and we’re damn proud of you. You’re the most capped rugby captain in the universe (we’ve checked and rugby is banned on Mars) and an inspiration to, literally, millions. I speak for everyone at 2oceansvibe, when I say that we are all behind you for the next 100. Keep on truckin’, big guy 😉

SABMiller Plans R80 Billion Bid For Fosters – Brewing giant SABMiller is considering a £7bn takeover of the Australian brand Foster’s, it has been reported.A report in the Sunday Times says the brewer, which currently has the Miller, Castle and Grolsch brands is preparing Carlton & United Breweries, the brewing arm of Foster’s, adding that SABMiller chief executive Graham Mackay is keen to enact a large deal before he retires. [sharecast]

North Korea Joins Facebook – Wow. North Korea appears to have joined the social networking site Facebook after its Twitter account was blocked by South Korea under the country’s security laws. The account, opened on Thursday night under the Korean username “uriminzokkiri,” meaning “on our own as a nation,”. It appeared hours after the commission blocked North Korea’s 1-week-old Twitter account. [telegraph]

Spencer Pratt Peddling Heidi Montag Sex Tape – Spencer Pratt has unearthed a girl-on-girl tape featuring Heidi Montag and Playboy Playmate Karissa Shannon. Spancer came upon a camera with XXX video of Heidi and Karissa when he was at the Malibu house he once shared with Heidi … moving out some of his stuff. As for Karissa Shannon — she says such a tape does indeed exist, but she’s not convinced Spencer really has it. [tmz]

“Business Tripled” After Mohamed Al Fayed Burned Royal Warrants – Former Harrods owner Mohamed al Fayed revealed today he had the store’s royal warrants taken down and burned. The Egyptian businessman said the endorsements – from the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, the late Queen Mother and the Prince of Wales – were a “curse” on the famous shop. “I ordered their removal. Later, I had them burned. They were a curse and business tripled following their removal.” [independent]

Sexy Eva Mendes Pictures In Tatler Magazine – Here, featured in the September issue of Tatler magazine from the Russian motherland, Eva throws out the tremendous sexiness that has her showing up repeatedly on Top 10 Hotness lists. But that’s not all! these courageous internet sniffer dogs have gone one step further and added some further insightful pictures to the mix. [egotastic]

Iran Builds “Ambassador of Death” Flying Killer Robot – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad today showed off his newest weapon — an unmanned Karrar bomber drone, or The Ambassador of Death. But, according to Ahmadinejad, the drone is not just for killing, it carries a “message of peace and friendship.” Ahmadinejad unveiled his new jet-powered giant dildo bomber one day after Iran began fueling its first nuclear power reactor. [gawker]

Sex, Sex, Sex. You Want It, We Have It – But we’re not just saying it to get your attention. Doctor D, 2oceansvibe Radio’s resident sex therapist makes her weekly house call today to answer your most pressing questions. And we’ll probably also be broadcasting an avalanche of fine music, witty banter, acid comedy in between, while generally sorting the wheat from the chaff for your pleasure. Life is stunning, if you tune in to the holiday.  [2oceansviberadio]

[thanks dylan, alex]