Photo: iPhone 4 mid-air explosion stuns Australian Regional Express ZL319 flight

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Nov 302011
 

iPhone 4 heated up and exploded in migflight of Australian Regional Express ZL319.Credit:Regional Express

No, it wasn’t a terrorist attack, but just an iPhone4 blast. Apple’s phones might delight any owner but the experience turned out to be different for a passenger on an Australian Airline flight. The problem? Well, the iPhone gadget appeared to be too…hot (literally speaking not metaphorically) to be used.

According to company’s reports, the Australian Airline Regional Express ZL319 airplane was en route from Lismore to Sydney when one of the passengers was amazed to see that the fancy iPhone 4 started to release a thick smoke along with luminiscence.

The aircraft was in middle of landing procedures when the incident took place. “In accordance with company standard safety procedures, the flight attendant carried out recovery actions immediately, and the red glow was extinguished successfully,” it is said in a statement issued by Regional Express.

After the landing, the troubling iPhone was given to ATSB authorities (Australian Transport Safety Bureau) but it’s not know yet what caused the explosion of the device.

History records unveiled that blowup of Apple products despite of not being frequent, yet it happned before and the incidents were tied to the lithium ion batteries overheating.

It has been already known that in 2009 the European Union began an investigation following multiple reports on iPhones and iPod Touches explosions (or catching fire) in flight over the U.K., The Netherlands, France and Sweden.

Moreover also Apple admitted issues with 1st-generation of iPod nanos (September 2005 and December 2006) due to the battery which would overheat and thus “posing a safety risk”.

Video: Lil Boosie receives 8 years behind bars in drugs trial

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Nov 302011
 

Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie gets 8-year sentence after drug charges.Credit:blastro.com

A harsh conviction for Lil Boosie who was sentenced by judge to 8 years in jail (scroll down for video).

Baton Rouge rapper made his appearance Tuesday morning at the law court were he pleaded guilty to drug charges. Lil Boosie aka Torrence Hatch, admitted his guilt to 3 counts of conspiring to smuggle drugs into public institutions.

In consequence Judge Mike Erwin “awarded” him a 8-year jail term. According to the prosecutors, Boosie made efforts to introduce drugs (once) into Dixon Correctional Center and (2 times) into Angola State Penitentiary.

Following judge’s sentence statement, the rapper asked for drug rehabilitation. Judge Erwin claimed he would recommend the request but will not order it.

Court decision sparked huge disappointment for Mr. Hatch fans who lowered their heads after sentence reading.

Short overview about Lil’ Boosie:
Real name Torrence Hatch, but more famous under his stage name, Lil’ Boosie: Rap artist originating from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He lived his childhood in the notorious South Side of Baton Rouge and despite having nice future perspectives as a talented basketball player and a good student, unfortunately Boosie quit school and started to get involved in drugs business and crime in order to support himself following his father’s death. Lil’ Boosie became a rapper, mentored by fellow Louisiana rappers B.G. and C-Loc.

Video: Lil Boosie (Torrence Hatch) sentenced to 8 years in prison -trial report

Patrice O’Neal died at 41

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Nov 302011
 

Patrice O'Neal died on Monday 28 Nov. 2011. Credit:cbsnews.com

Sad news emerged as 41-year-old comedian Patrice O’Neal passed away. Apparently O’Neal had already suffered a severe stroke in October 2011, according to media reports.

The moderator of the “Opie and Anthony” radio programme, on which the comedian was a regular, announced that Patrice O’Neil died on Monday.

“Yes unfortunately it is true that our colleague Patrice O’Neal has just died,” the show’s Opie wrote in a post Tuesday morning. “The funniest and best thinker I’ve ever known PERIOD.”

Another comic, Jim Norton, unveiled on radio O’Neils’ harsh medical condition when he had had the stroke one month ago.

“We don’t know how he is,” Norton said at that time. “We don’t know how he’s going to be. I didn’t want to (reveal) this myself. I wish we had more news for you.”

O’Neal appared also on Comedy Central’s highly rated “Roast for Charlie Sheen,” on which he was the target of savage health-related jokes.

Video: News on comic Patrice O’Neal death, Oct. 28, 2011

Jacksonville Jaguars to change owner: Shahid Khan takes over team

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Nov 302011
 

Shahid Khan is Jaguars new owner. Credit:jacksonville.com

Jacksonville-based NFL team Jaguars changed for the first time its owner as Wayne Weaver sold it to Illinois Pakistani-born businessman Shahid Khan. The new owner vowed to keep the squad in Jacksonville.

The ownership transfer was announced just one day before the 18-year anniversary of the Jaguars. At the same time the majority owner Weaver revealed also the firing of Jaguars main coach Jack Del Rio who lost any opportunity of claiming the AFC South.

Thus Khan became the first minority to control an American NFL Football team.

Apparently Shahid Khan had an effort to buy the St. Louis Rams the previous season.

The employees do not have to worry about the new situation as Khan has no plans of changing the management team. Furthermore Wayne Weaver disclosed that Jaguars will remain in Jacksonville, Florida as the new boss intends to purchase a house there.

Shahid Khan will have his official introduction next Monday during Jaguars match against Chargers.

A few details about Shahid Khan.

He graduated University of Illinois and runs an auto-related corporation named Flex-N-Gate.

Weaver has only words of praise for Khan, both knowing each other for a couple of years. “This gentleman is absolutely the American story,” Weaver said of Khan who is keen on NFL show.
(Source: jacksonville.com)

VIDEO: Syrian protesters shot in chest, smiles before facing death: True or Hoax?

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Nov 292011
 

A young Syrian protester was shot in the chest and smiles while being carried by his comrades. The images have gone like wildfire around the world. (scroll down for videos)

A video that captures a Syrian man shot in the chest and smiling before dying, spread quickly across Internet. It’s just one of the victims of the regime from Damascus, which suppressed the bloody anti-government protest movement that started in March 2011.

A UN report accused the Syrian regime of crimes against humanity.

Video: Syrian protester allegedly killed smiles before dying

Syrian troops have killed at least 3,500 people, including 250 children during anti-government demonstrations that bean early this year.

The document, released in Geneva, said that many civilians were tortured and sexually assaulted by supporters of the regime.

The three officials who drafted the report indicated that interviewed 223 victims, witnesses and deserters from the army to investigate human rights violations that took place in Syria. They added, however, that the Syrian regime forbade them to enter the country.

However the incident was debated on various televisions in middle east and that smile was associated with a “hoax”.
Wisal TV funny analysis of alleged death of Syrian demonstrator who displayed smile

Iranian demonstrators attack UK embassy in Tehran

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Nov 292011
 

Hundreds iranian protesters attacked British Embassy, attacked diplomats on 29 Nov. 2011

Iranian protesters ravaged 2 British Embassy compounds in Tehran Tuesday, breaking windows, throwing petrol bombs and setting in fire the British flag as a protest against sanctions imposed by Britain, the Iranian TV broadcaster revealed. (Reuters.com)

Countless young Iranians rushed through the gate of the embassy, entered the buildings of the compound and started destroying everything in their path including also documents looted from offices, Iranian news agencies reported. So far there was not heard of any attack on the diplomats.

The incidents captured the attention of world leaders who condemned the violence and demand Iranian authorities to seize those responsible.

British Prime Minister David Cameron says Iran has to prosecute those responsible, give back the property and assure the security of the embassy. Cameron: “There will be “serious consequences”, UK will consider what measures to take in coming days.”

Also U.S.President Barack Obama prompted a quick reaction. Obama stated that the embassy storming is diturbing and warns Iran government to hold those responsible to task.

The assault of the UK Embassy in Tehran is regarded as the most serious attack on diplomats in the city since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

The Iranian authorities imposed restrions from filming, taking photos to Reuters and other foreign media agencies.

Oscar Maron Filho dies of heart attack while presenting movie at India film festival

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Nov 292011
 

Oscar Maron Filho passed away onstage at India Film Festival

Drama at an 42th International Film Festival of India. Brazilian director Oscar Maron Filho died during a press conference in Panaji, Goa on Sunday 27 November 2011.

The 56-year-old filmmaker came to present his last production, the documentary: “Mario Filho – The Creator of Crowds” when he suffered​ a fatal heart attack as soon as he finished his speech.

He was transported to GMC Hospital, but apparently it was too late and the doctors could not do anything to safe his life.

Filho worked for Brazilian production companies Atlantida Cinematografica and Canal 100 Newsreel. He also directed short movies such as “Pele,” “Pele Gol Mil” and “Bye Bye Romario.

Dr. Conrad Murray sentenced to 4 years in prison for Michael Jackson death

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Nov 292011
 

Dr. Conrad Murray received 4 year jail time in Michael Jackson trial on Nov. 29, 2011

The magistrates sentenced Dr. Murray to four years in jail after being charged with the death of Michael Jackson. The sentence was read in a Los Angeles court (scroll down for video).

Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary killing. His (4 year) penalty is the maximum allowed under current law.

Jackson’s family was present in the courtroom when Dr. Murray received his conviction. Katherine Jackson was accompanied by her three children: La Toya, Jermaine and Randy.

King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died on June 25, 2009, following a cardiac arrest. The artist was 50-year-old at the time.

Murray was charged with “criminal negligence” while granting medical care to the star.

Murray’s defence lawyer said that his client will remain “stigmatized” due to responsability on Jackson’s death. Furthermore he asked the magistrates to give Murray a suspended sentence with a probation period of community work service.

Judge Michael Pastor, in a pretty long statement issued before sentencing Murray for involuntary manslaughter, said he felt a significant responsibility to determine the appropriate sentence, utilizing his “sense of fairness and decency.”

Video: Conrad Murray sentence: 4 years in jail // 29 November 2011

Anders Breivik trial: No jail for Norwegian monster? Psychiatrists concluded: Breivik is NOT responsible for attacks

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Nov 292011
 

Psychiatrists: Anders Breivik was legally insane when carried out Utoya and Oslo attacks

Anders Behring Breivik, the author of the gruesome attacks carried out on July 22 in Norway’s capital Oslo and Utoya Island, was mentally distressed when he committed the killings. According to newspaper Verdens Gang, that’s what the psychiatrists assigned to investigate the criminal responsibility of the Norwegian murderer said.

If this information is confirmed, Breivik is not accountable for the attacks therefore the right-wing extremist who killed 77 people four months ago can not be sentenced to prison, instead he should be kept in a psychiatric institution.

“Psychiatrists appointed by the court concluded that Anders Breivik Behring was mentally ill when he killed 77 people,” wrote Norwegian publication Verdens Gang.

The 240 pages report issued by psychiatrists Synne Serheim and Torgeir Husby, was presented to an Oslo court. According to the two psychiatrists, Behring Breivik was suffering of “psychosis,” a mental condition that would have altered Breivik’s normal way of thinking before and during the attacks.

Anders Breivik lawyers Vibeke Hein Bæra and Geir Lippestad

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