Entertainment
July 31, 2014
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Orlando Bloom punches Justin Bieber
• A scuffle broke out at an Ibiza restaurant, where Orlando Bloom threw a punch at Justin Bieber.
• It’s reported that Orlando lashed out after the Biebs suggested he had slept with Orlando’s ex-wife, Miranda Kerr.
World
July 30, 2014
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Fist bumps more hygienic than handshakes
• A recent study has found that fist bumps are more hygienic than handshakes and drastically reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases.
• Notably, the humble fist bump transfers approx 90 per cent less bacteria than a handshake.
Sport
July 30, 2014
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Volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova “too attractive”
• Kazakhstan volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova has become an online sensation after appearing at a championship in Taiwan.
• However, some claim Sabina is too attractive and a “distraction to the sport” .
Entertainment
July 30, 2014
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Kaspersky discovers Onion malware
• Kaspersky Lab has discovered ‘Onion’, malware that deletes files and folders after a 72-hour countdown if a ransom isn’t paid.
Art, Music & Movies
July 29, 2014
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Lily Allen’s fake arrest a breach of protocol
• Members of the Australian Federal Police facing internal review for “breaching protocol” after accepting Lily Allen’s request to be handcuffed upon her arrival at Gold Coast Airport.
• Lily then posted the photo to her Instagram account with the caption “#uhoh”
Australia
July 28, 2014
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Melbourne’s cheese stick to be relocated?
• Melbourne’s ‘cheese stick’ could be shifted 80 metres north in a bid to save 55 homes.
• The cheese stick is a 70-metre yellow steel beam that welcomes traffic to Melbourne.
World
July 26, 2014
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Woman survives TransAsia crash
• A woman scrambled from the wreckage of the TransAsia Airways plane that crashed while trying to land in stormy weather earlier this week.
• The woman was one of 10 survivors, and represents a heartwarming story in what has been a tragic week in aviation.
Technology
July 26, 2014
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Dronies are the new selfies
• Self-photography has evolved and now ‘dronies’ are the new ‘selfies’.
• Typically, dronies involve attaching a GoPro to a drone, and then taking photos from different angles and heights.
Sport
July 26, 2014
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Queen Elizabeth’s Photobomb
• Queen Elizabeth photobombed a selfie taken by Australian hockey player Jayde Taylor before the Hockeyroos’ opening match against Malaysia at the Commonwealth games.
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Entertainment
July 24, 2014
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Kris Jenner posts racy photo of herself and daughters
• Kris Jenner has posted a racy photograph of herself posing (topless?) with daughters, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney.
• The flashback photo was captioned with “I miss you guys so much” and a plea for them to #pleasecomehome.
World
July 23, 2014
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Shipwrecked Lego still being found
• In February 1997, the Tokio Express was hit by a massive wave, dumping nearly 5 million lego pieces 20 miles off Lands End, England.
• Over 17 years later, pieces are still being found among seaweed and stones!
Art, Music & Movies
July 23, 2014
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Kanye West calls Kim a dinosaur
• In an interview with GQ magazine, Kanye West compared wife Kim Kardashian to a dinosaur, adding that the fact he shared so many interests with his wife was as cool as a “f…ing fighter jet or dinosaur”.
• The reference originates from the movie Step Brothers.
Funny
July 23, 2014
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Senator Jacqui Lambie’s man hunt
• Newly-elected Palmer United Party senator Jacqui Lambie caused a stir by stating (live on radio) that her ideal man should be loaded with cash and well-hung.
• Although Jacqui has since apologised for any offence caused, she insists she won’t be filtering herself in the future.
World
July 22, 2014
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AirbnB squatter takes over condo
• A woman who rented out her condo using Airbnb claims her guest stopped paying rent, refused to leave and is now threatening her with legal action.
• After being notified that the contract was over and that the power would be turned off, the squatter said he was legally occupying the property and that he would sue for loss of income if the power was cut.
Sport
July 20, 2014
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Saints destroy the Dockers
• Bottom of the ladder St Kilda Saints have pulled off the upset of the season by defeating second-place Fremantle Dockers by 58 points.
• Nick Riewoldt starred with 30 possessions and 4 goals.
World
July 20, 2014
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Silvio Berlusconi wins appeal
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won his appeal against last year’s conviction for paying for sex with an underage prostitute, Karima El-Mahroug (‘Ruby the Heartstealer’).
• The Milan court therefore threw out Mr Berlusconi’s 7-year jail sentence.
Australia
July 18, 2014
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Woolies grocery giveaway!
• A computer glitch caused havoc in some Woolworths stores yesterday afternoon.
• The glitch resulted in items costing less than $10 to appear as ‘free’ when scanned at the self-serve checkouts.
Entertainment
July 18, 2014
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Geoffrey Edelsten to marry Gabi Grecko
• 25-year-old US model Gabi Grecko is set to marry her 71-year-old boyfriend, Geoffrey Edelsten.
• Gabi said that, while Geoffrey popped the question, it was more of a ‘discussion’ than a proposal.
Australia
July 18, 2014
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Wicked Campers to remove offensive marketing
• Just 4 days after a petition on change.org attracted 110,000 signatories, Wicked Campers has apologised and promised to review its marketing and remove insensitive slogans.
• Wicked Campers’ slogans (posted on their vans) have been described as racist, sexist and misogynistic.
Australia
July 16, 2014
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Gerard Baden-Clay guilty of murdering wife
Gerard Baden-Clay has been found guilty of murdering his wife Allison in April 2012.
Gerard was sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 15 years.
Entertainment
July 16, 2014
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Kyle Sandilands vomits on air
• ‘Controversial’ radio host Kyle Sandilands vomited into a bin while conducting an interview on Kiis FM yesterday morning, as co-host Jackie O watched in horror.
• Kiis FM later posted a video of the incident to their website.
World
July 15, 2014
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Costa Concordia refloated
• The wreck of the luxury liner Costa Concordia has been refloated in one of the largest salvage operations in history.
• The ship was refloated by pumping air into 30 large metal boxes attached to its hull.
• The ship ran aground 2 and a half years ago, with its captain Francesco Schettino now on trial for manslaughter.
Sport
July 14, 2014
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Germany wins 2014 World Cup
• Germany has defeated Argentina 1-0 to claim the 2014 World Cup.
• The winning goal was scored by Mario Götze in the 113th minute.
Sport
July 13, 2014
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LeBron James is heading back to Cleveland
• LeBron James has confirmed he will not play for the Miami Heat next season, having decided to rejoin his hometown club, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• It is reported that the 2-year deal is worth $US 42.2m.
Art, Music & Movies
July 13, 2014
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Thicke’s new album is sinking
• Thicke’s new album Paula is sinking around the world.
• In Australia, it seems Thicke’s recorded ploy to get his estranged wife back sold less than 50 copies in its debut week.
World
July 12, 2014
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Call girl Alix Tichelman investigated over 2nd death
• Authorities in Georgia, USA have reopened an investigation into the death of Dean Riopelle, who died of a heroin overdose in the company of call girl, Alix Tichelman.
• This week, Alix was charged with the manslaughter of Google executive Forrest Hayes, who also died of a heroin overdose in her company, while on his yacht last year.
Sport
July 12, 2014
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Barcelona buys Luis Suarez from Liverpool
• FC Barcelona have agreed to buy Uruguayan Luis Suarez from Liverpool.
• The 5-year deal is reported to be worth 81 million Euros (AUD$121 million).
• Once complete, Barcelona’s forward line will consist of Messi, Neymar and Suarez.