Man in China dies after three-day Internet session
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese man dropped dead after playing Internet games for three consecutive days, state media said on Monday as China seeks to wean Internet addicts offline.
The man from the southern boomtown of Guangzhou, aged about 30, died on Saturday after being rushed to the hospital from the Internet cafe, local authorities were quoted by the Beijing News as saying.
"Police have ruled out the possibility of suicide," the newspaper said, adding that exhaustion was the most likely cause of death. It did not say what game he was playing.
China, worried about the spread of pornography and politically incorrect content, has banned the opening of new cybercafes this year and issued orders limiting the time Internet users can spend playing online.
In April, President Hu Jintao launched a campaign to rid the Internet of "unhealthy" content and make it a platform for Communist Party doctrine.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
lock her up and throw away the key
Haltom City Mom Allegedly Set 3 Girls On Fire
Sep 15, 2007 4:58 pm US/Central
(CBS 11 News) HALTOM CITY A woman in Haltom City has been accused of setting her three daughters on fire.
The incident took place in their home, located in the 3400 block of Edith Lane. Reports indicate that 29-year-old Alysha Green, the mother, intentionally threw gasoline on her three girls.
All four suffered burns and were rushed to the burn center at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Two of the burned daughters were transported by air ambulance.
Friends of the family said that the mother was in the process of getting a divorce from her husband, 27-year-old Adam Green.
According to John Flowers, Adam Green's stepfather, Alysha had recently been diagnosed with psychosis and refused to take her medication on some occasions.
Flowers also said that the youngest child may not survive.
Authorities have reportedly responded to the couple's home once before in May 2007 to investigate a domestic violence call. There were no allegations of abuse to the children at that time.
And, something needs to be done about the stepfather since he knew she had not been taking her meds. The only time this woman should be allowed to see her children is when they come visit her while on the other side of the glass. It's for their own safety. And, that will be a possibility given the fact that the youngest may not survive.
Sep 15, 2007 4:58 pm US/Central
(CBS 11 News) HALTOM CITY A woman in Haltom City has been accused of setting her three daughters on fire.
The incident took place in their home, located in the 3400 block of Edith Lane. Reports indicate that 29-year-old Alysha Green, the mother, intentionally threw gasoline on her three girls.
All four suffered burns and were rushed to the burn center at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Two of the burned daughters were transported by air ambulance.
Friends of the family said that the mother was in the process of getting a divorce from her husband, 27-year-old Adam Green.
According to John Flowers, Adam Green's stepfather, Alysha had recently been diagnosed with psychosis and refused to take her medication on some occasions.
Flowers also said that the youngest child may not survive.
Authorities have reportedly responded to the couple's home once before in May 2007 to investigate a domestic violence call. There were no allegations of abuse to the children at that time.
And, something needs to be done about the stepfather since he knew she had not been taking her meds. The only time this woman should be allowed to see her children is when they come visit her while on the other side of the glass. It's for their own safety. And, that will be a possibility given the fact that the youngest may not survive.
Monday, September 10, 2007
BREAKING: It's Official:
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Thanks to two separate Cinematical readers, they informed us that Shia Labeouf apparently announced to the world the official title of Indiana Jones 4 during the MTV Music Video Awards tonight. And, in case you haven't figured it out yet, the title will be Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This was indeed one of the six titles rumored to be in the running back in August when six names registered by Lucasfilm were leaked online. It also happens to be one of the titles I didn't like so much, mainly because it reminded me of He-Man for the some reason.
Although I wasn't watching the awards show myself (Curb premiere, as well as Giants game on), SpielbergFilms.com is also confirming this to be true. Besides, it would be pretty odd if two random people emailed us the exact same tip ... and lied. And if Shia was fibbing, it's also an odd title to fib about. Regardless, this is what they're going with -- and it seems to mesh with all of the plot speculation, blah blah, about skulls and Gods and pyramids and kingdoms. Personally, I'd rather this be the last bit of info we receive prior to the first teaser for the film. I don't want to know anything except for the fact that this Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will play a major role. Even if I do somewhat expect Skeletor to now be the film's main villain. So what do you think -- good title? Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will arrive in theaters on May 22, 2008.
Thanks to two separate Cinematical readers, they informed us that Shia Labeouf apparently announced to the world the official title of Indiana Jones 4 during the MTV Music Video Awards tonight. And, in case you haven't figured it out yet, the title will be Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This was indeed one of the six titles rumored to be in the running back in August when six names registered by Lucasfilm were leaked online. It also happens to be one of the titles I didn't like so much, mainly because it reminded me of He-Man for the some reason.
Although I wasn't watching the awards show myself (Curb premiere, as well as Giants game on), SpielbergFilms.com is also confirming this to be true. Besides, it would be pretty odd if two random people emailed us the exact same tip ... and lied. And if Shia was fibbing, it's also an odd title to fib about. Regardless, this is what they're going with -- and it seems to mesh with all of the plot speculation, blah blah, about skulls and Gods and pyramids and kingdoms. Personally, I'd rather this be the last bit of info we receive prior to the first teaser for the film. I don't want to know anything except for the fact that this Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will play a major role. Even if I do somewhat expect Skeletor to now be the film's main villain. So what do you think -- good title? Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will arrive in theaters on May 22, 2008.
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