Vittorio Hernandez
Iranian Woman Hanged for Killing Rapist Donates Organs
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 26, 2014 03:36 AM EDT |
Hanged for a crime that she denied committing didn't leave 26-year-old Iranian woman Reyhaneh Jabbari bitter. Accused of killing Morteza Abdolah Sarbandi, a former intelligence official who allegedly raped her, Jabbari instead said in a last wish to donate her organs to people who would need it, rather than for her body "to rot in the soil."
Alibaba's Jack Ma Courts Hollywood; Wants More US Entertainment for Chinese Households
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 26, 2014 01:55 AM EDT |
Chinese households could possibly have a new route to watch Hollywood-produced movies courtesy of Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant founded in a garage by former teacher Jack Ma.
Sharing Nude Photos of Arrested Women is a ‘Game’ for California Highway Patrol Cops
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 26, 2014 12:49 AM EDT |
If Hollywood has its Fappening scandal in which hacked nude photos of female and male celebrities are leaked online through messaging boards, the California Highway Patrol has its own version of such a disgraceful act.
Secret Trade Talks in Sydney Draw Criticism
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 26, 2014 12:27 AM EDT |
Hushed discussions on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement have started in Sydney, and some sectors express alarm over critical deals that may be hatched.
Xiaomi Moves User Data Out of China
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 25, 2014 05:00 AM EDT |
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi appears to have heeded the message of Mandarin-speaking Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Days after Zuckerberg and Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun talked in mainland, the fast growing device manufacturer announced the migration of its international user data to servers outside China.
Bend Test is the New Torture Test Standards for Devices
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 25, 2014 04:00 AM EDT |
Until September, torture tests to assess the physical strength of newly released smartphones and tablets always included dropping the gadget from a certain height, hitting it with hammers and scratching the screen and back covers with keys and coins, and dunking it in water.
Xiangjing Coal Mine Collapses; 16 Dead, 11 Hurt
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 25, 2014 02:57 AM EDT |
A coal mine in Tiechanggou with 33 miners inside collapsed on Friday night, killing 16 workers and injuring 11 others. Six were unhurt in the incident that occurred outside the regional capital of Urumqi, Xianjing province.
Streaming Mediamaker Roku Considers IPO to Raise $150 Million
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 25, 2014 12:38 AM EDT |
Streaming mediamaker Roku is considering an initial public offering (IPO) estimated to raise up to $150 million fresh capital.
Investors Flee After Amazon Reports Q3 Loss of $437 M; Largest Quarterly Loss in 14 Years
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 24, 2014 11:57 PM EDT |
Is American e-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN.O) feeling the heat from the competition posed by the September New York debut of bigger rival Alibaba (BABA) from China, or is the company reeling from poor management decisions?
Nebraska High School Students Pose with Guns in Yearbook; School Defends Policy
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 24, 2014 11:05 PM EDT |
In light of another school shooting incident at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington, a new policy by a high school in Nebraska allowing students to pose with guns for their yearbook is being criticized. The policy triggered calls across the U.S., but the school administration defended the measure.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Not Only Speaks Mandarin, Also Hires Chinese Students
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 24, 2014 06:00 AM EDT |
China experts believe that it will take more than a 30-minute Q&A session spoken in Mandarin for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to convince the Chinese government to open its doors to the most popular social media site in the world.
Ebola-Inspired Halloween Décor Scares in Dallas; Safety Suit Could Become ‘Viral’ Costume of the Year
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 24, 2014 02:41 AM EDT |
Halloween is about ghouls, witches, zombies, and other scary things. Since the Ebola virus is not only the headline of many dailies, but has also scared a lot of U.S. residents, Dallas resident James Faulk decorated his front yard in University Park with an Ebola-themed display.
Sears Shares Rise on News of 116 Stores Closure and Axing of 6,000 Employees; Retailer Describes Report as Inaccurate
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 24, 2014 02:11 AM EDT |
News that American retailer Sears Holdings would close 116 stores and axe 6,000 workers causes shareprices of the company to rise 4.5 percent to $35.95 on Thursday. But Sears was quick to correct the report, saying it is inaccurate.
Andrew Cuomo Is Hillary Clinton’s Bet For NY Governor
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 23, 2014 11:17 PM EDT |
Reelectionist Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo is the frontrunner in the gubernatorial race in New York state, maintaining a big lead in fundraising and surveys. He also enjoys the backing of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Canadian Parliament Gunman Had Travel Plans to Syria, Links To Libya
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Oct 23, 2014 09:40 PM EDT |
The gunman attack at the Canadian Parliament on Wednesday appears not to be a "lone wolf" attack on a government office. Police indicated on Thursday that 32-year-old Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, the gunman, had Middle Eastern links.
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