london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- pop star george michael was cautioned by police in london after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs , the uk 's press association reported . george michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past . in a statement , the metropolitan police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the hampstead heath area of london on friday . he was later released with a caution for possession of class a and class c drugs . san francisco , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- to bolster its digital currency , facebook is deepening ties with digital purchasing provider paypal , the two companies said at an event tuesday . after a flurry of partnerships announced at the paypal innovate conference , the web 's linchpin payment platform said it will provide a new option for buying inexpensive virtual goods from the largest social network . facebook currently allows its users to buy credits , the site 's proprietary currency , with a paypal account . facebook will add the ability to buy virtual items individually , rather than in increments of $ 15 , thanks to paypal 's new digital goods platform , which was unveiled at the conference . credits are used to purchase virtual gifts for friends or power-ups in games . developers making facebook applications powered by credits -- such as the zynga game network , which makes farmville -- will soon have the option of receiving payments through deposits to their paypal accounts . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday and said she 's injury-free and looking to qualify for the world championships . the statement did not name michael , but other sources confirmed his identity . reports sunday said michael had been arrested following a tip-off to police from a suspicious toilet attendant , pa said . the 45-year-old , who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide , has talked openly about his use of drugs in the past . in an inteview with the bbc last year he admitted : `` i 'm a happy man and i can afford my marijuana so that 's not a problem . '' `` the gaming industry is often an indicator of what 's to come , '' facebook chief operating officer sheryl sandberg said during the announcement . `` more people play games on facebook than on the top three consoles combined . '' these features will roll out in the next several months , said osama bedier , paypal 's vice president of product development . `` paypal is already one of the main ways to buy facebook credits , '' sandberg said . `` paypal took the pain out of transactions . '' last may he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and was banned from driving for two years after being found slumped behind the wheel of his car . this is the moment a terrified spring-breaker freaked out and begged for help - to escape from a harmless sea cow . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds in stellenbosch , near cape town , making her move on the last corner and pulling away from the field through the final 50 meters . facebook also accepts credit cards and payments via cell phone from some wireless carriers . gift cards containing facebook credits can be found at stores such as target , walmart and best buy . although paypal had a partnership in place with facebook in february , paypal president scott thompson said these new features are a step toward expansions between the two companies . `` today 's announcement was a refinement of our product , '' he said . for facebook , the credits product may also need refinement . sandberg took a moment during her announcement to poll the sizable audience about whether they had purchased credits . few people raised their hands . `` try it ! '' sandberg urged the audience . `` you 'll like it . '' facebook has drawn a million developers to make software and widgets that run within or connect with the social network , sandberg said . `` the games and stuff that have happened on this platform are just amazing , '' facebook chief mark zuckerberg said last week during a panel at his company 's headquarters in palo alto , california . `` five years out , i think the world is going to look a lot more like zynga . '' but facebook 's platform is n't quite mature . that could have something to do with a flimsy relationship with developers , paypal 's naveed anwar said . `` facebook has done a really good job building out their platform , but one area where they have n't really done a good job is paying developers , '' said anwar , who is senior director of paypal 's developer network . `` and that 's where this partnership comes in . '' the swimmer was in the water in florida when she was filmed screaming out in horror as a giant manatee floated past just inches away . footage , taken with the help of a selfie-stick , starts by showing the girl 's frightened face as she treads water desperately looking around for the plant-eating creature . terror : a spring-breaker filmed her own terrified reaction when a manatee floated past her in florida . stay out of the water : the young swimmer was heard screaming out in terror as the harmless creature approached . seemingly on the verge of hysteria , seconds later , she shouts out ` oh my god , get me out of here ' , only for friends on a nearby boat to reply : ` it 's behind you . ' the manatee then swims towards her prompting the cry : ` oh my god . i see it , i see it . it 's right next to me . ' the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . frightened : the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . harmless : manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the video was posted on youtube by katie gingrich , a friend of the girl . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing in august , but she has run sparingly over the last three years because of injury problems . according to the dodo , it is illegal to ` annoy , molest , harass , or disturb any manatee ' under the endangered species act . manatees bask in warm waters and spend their days grazing on seagrass . they are capable of growing to up to 13ft long and weighing 550kg -lrb- 1,210 lb -rrb- - but have a a top speed of just 5mph . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday after an injury-hit spell . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing . she said the world championships in august were ` the aim . the most important thing is to stay healthy . ' paypal announced a number of other agreements , including new ways to use the service to buy things within smartphone apps ; using that phone in lieu of a credit card at a few stores in san francisco ; and buying memorabilia using software made for televisions . next year , paypal will launch an app marketplace to showcase websites and products that tie into its services . semenya is being guided by new coach jean verster after splitting with former olympic champion maria mutola . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds .
paypal and facebook deepen corporate ties . facebook users can pay for inexpensive goods incrementally using paypal . credits , facebook 's virtual currency , has struggled to gain traction among some audiences .
london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- pop star george michael was cautioned by police in london after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs , the uk 's press association reported . george michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past . in a statement , the metropolitan police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the hampstead heath area of london on friday . he was later released with a caution for possession of class a and class c drugs . san francisco , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- to bolster its digital currency , facebook is deepening ties with digital purchasing provider paypal , the two companies said at an event tuesday . after a flurry of partnerships announced at the paypal innovate conference , the web 's linchpin payment platform said it will provide a new option for buying inexpensive virtual goods from the largest social network . facebook currently allows its users to buy credits , the site 's proprietary currency , with a paypal account . facebook will add the ability to buy virtual items individually , rather than in increments of $ 15 , thanks to paypal 's new digital goods platform , which was unveiled at the conference . credits are used to purchase virtual gifts for friends or power-ups in games . developers making facebook applications powered by credits -- such as the zynga game network , which makes farmville -- will soon have the option of receiving payments through deposits to look a lot more like zynga . '' but facebook 's platform is n't quite mature . that could have something to do with a flimsy relationship with developers , paypal 's naveed anwar said . `` facebook has done a really good job building out their platform , but one area where they have n't really done a good job is paying developers , '' said anwar , who is senior director of paypal 's developer network . `` and that 's where this partnership comes in . '' the swimmer was in the water in florida when she was filmed screaming out in horror as a giant manatee floated past just inches away . footage , taken with the help of a selfie-stick , starts by showing the girl 's frightened face as she treads water desperately looking around for the plant-eating creature . terror : a spring-breaker filmed her own terrified reaction when a manatee floated past her in florida . stay out of the water : the young swimmer was heard screaming out in terror as the harmless creature approached . seemingly on the verge of hysteria , seconds later , she shouts out ` oh my god , get me out of here ' , only for friends on a nearby boat to reply : ` it 's behind you . ' the manatee then swims towards her prompting the cry : ` oh my god . i see it , i see it . it 's right next to me . ' the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . frightened : the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . harmless : manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the video was posted on youtube by katie gingrich , a friend of the girl . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing in august , but she has run sparingly over the last three years because of injury problems . according to the dodo , it is illegal to ` annoy , molest , harass , or disturb any manatee ' under the endangered species act . manatees bask in warm waters and spend their days grazing on seagrass . they are capable of growing to up to 13ft long and weighing 550kg -lrb- 1,210 lb -rrb- - but have a a top speed of just 5mph . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday after an injury-hit spell . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing . she said the world championships in august were ` the aim . the most important thing is to stay healthy . ' paypal announced a number of other agreements , including new ways to use the service to buy things within smartphone apps ; using that phone in lieu of a credit card at a few stores in san francisco ; and buying memorabilia using software made for televisions . next year , paypal will launch an app marketplace to showcase websites and products that tie into its services . semenya is being guided by new coach jean verster after splitting with former olympic champion maria mutola . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds .
london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- pop star george michael was cautioned by police in london after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs , the uk 's press association reported . george michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past . in a statement , the metropolitan police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the hampstead heath area of london on friday . he was later released with a caution for possession of class a and class c drugs . san francisco , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- to bolster its digital currency , facebook is deepening ties with digital purchasing provider paypal , the two companies said at an event tuesday . after a flurry of partnerships announced - to escape from a harmless sea cow . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds in stellenbosch , near cape town , making her move on the last corner and pulling away from the field through the final 50 meters . facebook also accepts credit cards and payments via cell phone from some wireless carriers . gift cards containing facebook credits can be found at stores such as target , walmart and best buy . although paypal had a partnership in place with facebook in february , paypal president scott thompson said these new features are a step toward expansions between the two companies . `` today 's announcement was a refinement of our product , '' he said . for facebook , the credits product may also need refinement . sandberg took a moment during her announcement to poll the sizable audience about whether they had purchased credits . few people raised their hands . `` try it ! '' sandberg urged the audience . `` you 'll like it . '' facebook has drawn a million developers to make software and widgets that run within or connect with the social network , sandberg said . `` the games and stuff that have happened on this platform are just amazing , '' facebook chief mark zuckerberg said last week during a panel at his company 's headquarters in palo alto , california . `` five years out , i think the world is going to look a lot more like zynga . '' but facebook 's platform is n't quite mature . that could have something to do with a flimsy relationship with developers , paypal 's naveed anwar said . `` facebook has done a really good job building out their platform , but one area where they have n't really done a good job is paying developers , '' said anwar , who is senior director of paypal 's developer network . `` and that 's where this partnership comes in . '' the swimmer was in the water in florida when she was filmed screaming out in horror as a giant manatee floated past just inches away . footage , taken with the help of a selfie-stick , starts by showing the girl 's frightened face as she treads water desperately looking around for the plant-eating creature . terror : a spring-breaker filmed her own terrified reaction when a manatee floated past her in florida . stay out of the water : the young swimmer was heard screaming out in terror as the harmless creature approached . seemingly on the verge of hysteria , seconds later , she shouts out ` oh my god , get me out of here ' , only for friends on a nearby boat to reply : ` it 's behind you . ' the manatee then swims towards her prompting the cry : ` oh my god . i see it , i see it . it 's right next to me . ' the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . frightened : the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . harmless : manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the video was posted on youtube by katie gingrich , a friend of the girl . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing in august , but she has run sparingly over the last three years because of injury problems . according to the dodo , it is illegal to ` annoy , molest , harass , or disturb any manatee ' under the endangered species act . manatees bask in warm waters and spend their days grazing on seagrass . they are capable of growing to up to 13ft long and weighing 550kg -lrb- 1,210 lb -rrb- - but have a a top speed of just 5mph . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday after an injury-hit spell . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing . she said the world championships in august were ` the aim . the most important thing is to stay healthy . ' paypal announced a number of other agreements , including new ways to use the service to buy things within smartphone apps ; using that phone in lieu of a credit card at a few stores in san francisco ; and buying memorabilia using software made for televisions . next year , paypal will launch an app marketplace to showcase websites and products that tie into its services . semenya is being guided by new coach jean verster after splitting with former olympic champion maria mutola . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds .
london, england -lrb- cnn -- pop star george michael was cautioned public toilets possessing, the uk 's press association george michael has talked candidly drug use. in a statement, the metropolitan police the hampstead heath area london friday. he later released with a caution possession class a and class c drugs. san francisco, california -lrb- cnn -- to bolster its digital currency, facebook is deepening ties digital purchasing provider paypal at tuesday after a flurry partnerships announced the paypal innovate conference, the web 's linchpin payment platform said provide buying inexpensive virtual goods the largest social network. facebook currently allows buy credits, the site 's proprietary with facebook will add buy virtual items individually, rather in increments 15 thanks paypal 's new digital goods platform, was credits are used purchase virtual gifts friends power-ups in games. developers making facebook applications powered credits -- such the zynga game network, makes farmville -- will soon receiving payments deposits to. caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title saturday and said 's injury- and looking to qualify. the statement did name michael, other sources confirmed. reports sunday said michael had following to from a suspicious toilet attendant, pa said. the 45, sold talked openly his use. in an inteview the bbc last he admitted : `` i ' a happy man can afford my marijuana so 's. '' `` the gaming industry often an indicator what 's to, facebook chief operating officer sheryl sandberg during the announcement. `` more people play facebook the top three consoles. '' these features will roll, said osama bedier paypal 's vice president `` paypal already one buy facebook credits, '' sandberg. `` paypal took the pain transactions. '' last may he pleaded driving unfit through drugs banned after slumped behind. this the moment a terrified spring-breaker freaked begged - to escape a harmless sea cow. the former 800 world title-holder won in 2 minutes, 5.05 stellenbosch near cape town making move on the last corner and pulling through facebook also accepts payments cell phone from some wireless carriers. gift cards containing facebook credits can stores target, best buy although paypal had a partnership in place facebook february, paypal president scott thompson these new features toward expansions between. `` today 's announcement a refinement our product, ''. for facebook, the credits product may also need refinement. sandberg took during her announcement poll the sizable audience about they had purchased credits. few people raised. `` try it! '' sandberg urged. `` you 'll like. '' facebook has drawn a million developers make software widgets run within or connect, sandberg. `` the games and stuff have on this platform amazing, '' facebook chief mark zuckerberg last during his company 's headquarters palo alto `` five out, i the world look zynga. '' but facebook 's platform n't quite mature. that could something a flimsy relationship developers, paypal 's naveed anwar said. `` facebook has done really building out, one area n't paying developers, '' anwar, senior director paypal 's developer network `` and that 's where this partnership. '' the swimmer in in florida filmed screaming out horror a giant manatee floated just inches. footage, taken with a selfie-stick starts by the girl 's frightened face treads water desperately looking around the plant-eating creature terror : a spring-breaker filmed her own terrified reaction a manatee floated past florida. stay out : the young swimmer heard out terror the harmless creature approached. seemingly on hysteria, seconds she shouts ` oh get me only friends on a nearby boat reply : it 's behind ' the manatee then swims towards her prompting the cry : ` oh. i see,. it 's right next me. ' the young swimmer managed avoid coming the sea cow, came to view a number times during the short clip frightened : the young swimmer managed avoid coming the sea cow, came to view a number times during the short clip harmless : manatees plant-eating creatures grow up to 13ft and have just 5mph -lrb- file picture -rrb-. the video was youtube katie gingrich, a friend. semenya 's winning time off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing in august, she has run sparingly over because injury problems. according the dodo, illegal ` annoy, disturb any manatee under the endangered species act manatees bask warm waters spend grazing. they capable growing to up 13ft 550kg -lrb- 1,210 lb - but have a a top speed. caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title saturday after an injury-hit spell. semenya 's winning time off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing she the world championships in august ` the aim. the most important thing stay healthy. ' paypal announced a number other agreements, new ways use to buy things within smartphone apps ; using that phone in lieu at a few stores san francisco buying memorabilia using software made televisions. next year, paypal launch an app marketplace showcase websites products tie its services. semenya is being guided new coach jean verster after splitting former olympic champion maria mutola. the former 800 world title-holder won in 2 minutes, 5.05
london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- pop star george michael was cautioned by police in london after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs , the uk 's press association reported . george michael has talked candidly about drug use in the past . in a statement , the metropolitan police said a 45-year-old man had been arrested in the hampstead heath area of london on friday . he was later released with a caution for possession of class a and class c drugs . san francisco , california -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- to bolster its digital currency , facebook is deepening ties with digital purchasing provider paypal , the two companies said at an event tuesday . after a flurry of partnerships announced at the paypal innovate conference , the web 's linchpin payment platform said it will provide a new option for buying inexpensive virtual goods from the largest social network . facebook currently allows its users to buy credits , the site 's proprietary currency , with a paypal account . facebook will add the ability to buy virtual items individually , rather than in increments of $ 15 , thanks to paypal 's new digital goods platform , which was unveiled at the conference . credits are used to purchase virtual gifts for friends or power-ups in games . developers making facebook applications powered by credits -- such as the zynga game network , which makes farmville -- will soon have the option of receiving payments through deposits me . ' the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . frightened : the young swimmer managed to avoid coming into contact with the sea cow , which came in to view a number of times during the short clip . harmless : manatees are plant-eating creatures that can grow up to 13ft and have a top speed of just 5mph -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the video was posted on youtube by katie gingrich , a friend of the girl . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing in august , but she has run sparingly over the last three years because of injury problems . according to the dodo , it is illegal to ` annoy , molest , harass , or disturb any manatee ' under the endangered species act . manatees bask in warm waters and spend their days grazing on seagrass . they are capable of growing to up to 13ft long and weighing 550kg -lrb- 1,210 lb -rrb- - but have a a top speed of just 5mph . caster semenya reclaimed the south african 800-meter title on saturday after an injury-hit spell . semenya 's winning time was just over four seconds off the qualifying mark for the worlds in beijing . she said the world championships in august were ` the aim . the most important thing is to stay healthy . ' paypal announced a number of other agreements , including new ways to use the service to buy things within smartphone apps ; using that phone in lieu of a credit card at a few stores in san francisco ; and buying memorabilia using software made for televisions . next year , paypal will launch an app marketplace to showcase websites and products that tie into its services . semenya is being guided by new coach jean verster after splitting with former olympic champion maria mutola . the former 800 world title-holder and 2012 olympic silver medalist won in 2 minutes , 5.05 seconds .
 George Michael was cautioned by police in London after being arrested in public toilets on suspicion of possessing drugs. The UK's Press Association reported that Michael, 45, had been arrested in Hampstead Heath area of London on Friday. He was later released with a caution for possession of Class A and Class C drugs. In a statement, Metropolitan Police said a 45-year-old man was arrested at around 5:15 pm on Friday after officers found him in possession of what appeared to be controlled substances. The police added that he was taken into custody and subsequently cautioned for possession of Class A and Class C drugs.