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-* Man Utd sack David Moyes
-* Ryan Giggs to take charge on “interim basis”
-* Moyes’s backroom staff also leave
-* Old Trafford club announce decision on Tuesday morning
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Man United Sacks David Moyes
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US Defendant Shot Dead by Officers in Courtroom
{{A man accused of robbery and assault was shot and killed in a Salt Lake City court after he lunged at a witness giving evidence.}}
Siale Angilau, 25, died in hospital after being shot several times by a US marshal in front of the jury at the new federal courthouse.
The FBI said he had rushed towards the witness with a pen in an “aggressive, threatening manner”.
Angilau was the last of 17 accused gang members tried as part of a 2010 case.
The case included 29 counts, including assault, conspiracy, robbery and weapons offences.
The witness on the stand at the time was not identified and was not injured.
He appeared to be in his mid-20s and was testifying about gang initiation, Mr Cardwell said.
US District Judge Tena Campbell declared a mistrial, writing in her order that members of the jury were visibly shaken and upset.
Angilau’s lawyer declined to answer questions as he left the court on Monday. The accused had been transferred to federal custody last week after serving time in prison in Utah on other charges.
The new federal courthouse in Salt Lake City opened just a week ago. It was designed with several security features, including bulletproof glass in some areas and separate routes in and out for judges, prisoners and the public.
The building was closed for a while after the shooting but later reopened.
{Siale Angilau was the last of 17 people to be tried in the 2010 case}
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5 Types of Businesses That Will Cease to Exist in 2014
{{You’re a wretch and completely addicted to the dismally dismal economic woes of our time. Love it! You choose to bask in it, soak it in. All you choose to see are opportunities in the making. We get you. That’s why in this article we’re going to take a drive through Great Depressionville 2.0 and look at 5 types of businesses that should vanish within a year or so, thereby leaving a vacuum for opportunistic folks such as yourself to fill with better products and solutions.}}
#1: J.C. Penney & Ilk
Why on Earth would anyone still want to physically shop for clothes? Mark our words: Virtual fitting rooms are going to change the way we try clothes on. And what would all these retail clerks do without shirts to fold? Heaven help us. Regardless, by the end of 2014 J.C. Penney probably won’t be the only retail setup to shutter its doors. One company called Hointer has already broken the mold of how we shop.
Online consumerism is beginning to take hold… and it won’t be long before drones are delivering goods straight to your doorstep. Uh oh, when robots begin delivering everything and doing all the work in the mega-warehouses you can see from Mars, what will UPS drivers be doing? Now that’s something to think about!
#2: E-Readers?
Okay, seriously, at the end of the day there’s not a big difference between what’s called an “e-reader” and a tablet, iPad or even a smartphone. The Kindle Fire could survive and linger on, further integrating into the Amazon universe because it’s essentially a tablet, but e-readers in general are doomed. Or maybe just the name is doomed.
Like, the Nook is probably going to vanish by the end of this year because B&N just can’t compete on this level with Amazon. But these e-tailers will most likely continue to evolve ecommerce-enhanced mobile apps and gadgetry.#3. Hollywood
Right, so this is a stretch. It might take a little bit longer to eradicate the conventional Hollywood industry from this universe, but it’s happening. When was the last time you went to a movie theater? How many movies have you watched online instead? The numbers are in and you have to make one hell of a good movie to get people to buy overpriced popcorn and look at the (really) big screen.
Then of course there’s the advancement of CGI. Pretty soon human beings will not be able to tell the difference between a real human flesh and blood actor, and a completely fabricated character. That’s the truth. And because VR headsets are so close now, people are going to be experiencing movies, not just going to watch them from a seat.
#4: DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Manufacturing
It’s already happening. Who buys music CDs or movie DVDs anymore but people trying to “collect” them? In fact, take a look at all the technology in your home and realize that it will soon be gone and replaced by more advanced technology that requires less physical resources.
Think about Google Glass-type innovations. Think about immersive TV. Think about image projection capabilities. Consider the current streaming-revolution taking place right now as you read these words.
#5: Whoever Makes Keys…
Physical keys are going to go the way of the dodo bird. Cars won’t need them anymore. Homes won’t need them anymore. Safety deposit boxes won’t require them.
Soon, probably by the end of this year, new technologies will begin creeping into mainstream society that make physical keys irrelevant. They can be lost, copied or stolen. Instead it’ll be our eyes, fingertips (think iPhone 5s) or even genetic information that will lock and unlock things for us mere mortals.
Can you think of businesses that are on the brink of obsolescence? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Iran Slams U.S. Justice Verdict on Manhattan Skyscraper
{{ Iran on Saturday criticized a U.S. government move to seize a Manhattan skyscraper owned largely by a foundation that promotes its language and Islamic culture, saying this violated the right to religious freedom in the United States.}}
According to a court document filed in New York on Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice agreed to distribute proceeds from the sale of the Fifth Avenue high-rise to families affected by alleged Iranian-aided attacks, including the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut.
The settlement marks the latest turn in a long-running battle over the 36-storey building owned chiefly by Alavi Foundation, a non-profit Persian and Islamic cultural center.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said the decision “lacks legal justification and negates America’s commitment to protecting its citizens’ religious freedom.”
“Confiscation of the properties of an independent charity organization raises doubt about the credibility of U.S. justice,” she was quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency.
The latest row came as U.S. President Barack Obama signed a law on Friday barring an Iranian diplomat from serving as an envoy at the United Nations over his role in the 1979-81 hostage crisis at the U.S. embassy in Tehran. But they are unlikely to significantly affect the current nuclear talks between Tehran and world powers, including the United States.
Iran’s moderate new president, Hassan Rouhani, has strongly pursued a deal with the West in order to escape ruinous international sanctions imposed on his country.
In a 2009 lawsuit, the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office claimed the Alavi Foundation was controlled by Iran, citing the two minority owners as Assa Corp and Assa Co Ltd, both shell companies financed by Iran’s national Bank Melli.
And, last year, a federal court ruled that the skyscraper was subject to government forfeiture for “shielding and concealing Iranian assets” in violation of U.S. sanctions law.
But the Iranian official flatly denied any links between her country and the Alavi Foundation: “These charges are nothing new. They are merely concocted to put pressure and chase political aims.”
Alavi Foundation and the smaller stake-holder Assa are both expected to appeal the U.S. verdict.
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$803,300 Chinese Car Goes on Sale
Forget Ferraris. Someone paid at least 5 million yuan ($803,300) to buy a Chinese car.
China FAW Group Corp. began taking orders for the tailor-made Red Flag L5, the nation’s most expensive vehicle, with the first one sold to a customer in Nanjing, the automaker said in a statement today at the Beijing auto show. Delivery will take three months, said the buyer, Wang Zhonghua, who runs a company that operates a chain of furniture malls in China.
FAW produces the Red Flag luxury vehicles used by government officials and also makes Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Audi cars in China as its local manufacturing partner.
Formerly called First Automotive Works, which was started by the Communist Party as a linchpin of China’s industrial policy, the company is seeking to capitalize on a government campaign to buy local brands.
For the price of a Red Flag L5, one can buy a Ferrari FF in China, according to Cheshi.com, an auto pricing website.
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Liverpool will never forgive themselves if they fail to win title
{{Liverpool stand three steps from Premier League heaven after all the qualities required to win titles were put to the test by Norwich City at Carrow Road.}}
Brendan Rodgers’s side – it is still just too early to call them champions-elect – showed their attacking brilliance, resilience and enjoyed a little good fortune to hold out for a win that at one stage looked a formality.
Early goals from Raheem Sterling and Luis Suarez were examples of the fluidity and brilliance that have become Liverpool’s trademark this season, but those other factors were at work as they dug in to go five points clear at the top of the table with a 3-2 victory.
With all the other cards falling into place this week as Sunderland took four points off Manchester City and Chelsea, it was a result that completed another perfect weekend for Liverpool – and for supporters heady on the anticipation of their first title in 24 years.
Liverpool – who host Chelsea, visit Crystal Palace and return to Anfield to face Newcastle – may not even need their three games to complete the job.
If they do not win the title now, though, it will be regarded as one of the biggest missed opportunities in their history.
Once again, captain Steven Gerrard led by example at Carrow Road, especially late on when struggling Norwich got the scent of an unlikely point. And his message was the same as after the win against Manchester City a week ago – one more obstacle successfully cleared, on to the next.
The reaction of every member of Liverpool’s camp at the final whistle told the tale. After Chelsea’s shock defeat at home to Sunderland, this was an opportunity to be grabbed with both hands. How nervously they clung to it during those tense final moments in Norfolk.
Adding to a sense that this will be Liverpool’s title season at last, even those Rodgers has sent away from Anfield have been making crucial contributions.
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Pope Calls For End to War & Hunger
{{Pope Francis, in his Easter address before a huge crowd, on Sunday denounced the “immense wastefulness” in the world while many go hungry and called for an end to conflicts in Syria, Ukraine and Africa.}}
“We ask you, Lord Jesus, to put an end to all war and every conflict, whether great or small, ancient or recent,” he said in his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message.
Francis, marking the second Easter season of his pontificate, celebrated a Mass to an overflowing crowd of at least 150,000 in St. Peter’s Square and beyond.
The crowd stretched back along all of Via della Conciliazione, the boulevard between the Vatican and the Tiber River.
Speaking under a sunny sky after a midnight rainstorm soaked the tens of thousands of flowers that bedecked the square, Francis weaved his message around the suffering of people across the globe.
He prayed to God to “help us to overcome the scourge of hunger, aggravated by conflicts and by the immense wastefulness for which we are often responsible”.
Since his election as the first non-European pope in 1,300 years, Francis had made defense of the poor a hallmark of his papacy, often criticizing developed nations and the excesses of capitalism and consumerism.
The 77-year-old pope, wearing white vestments for the service, prayed for the protection of those members of society who are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and abandonment – women, children, the elderly and immigrants.
Easter is the most important day on the liturgical calendar because it commemorates the day Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifixion and the Church sees it as a symbol of hope, peace and reconciliation among peoples and nations.
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Usain Bolt Hails Bale’s Final Stunner
{{Olympic champion Usain Bolt has hailed Gareth Bale’s brilliant winner for Real Madrid in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, saying it was the kind of goal any sprinter would be proud of.}}
Wales winger Bale picked up the ball wide on the left on the halfway line five minutes from time and galloped away from Barca centre back Marc Bartra before slipping the ball between the legs of goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto to secure a 2-1 victory.
“It was a great goal,” the Jamaican was quoted as saying in Spanish sports daily Marca on Friday.
“He showed the fantastic speed he has to leave the defender behind and then incredible calm to put the ball between the keeper’s legs,” added the keen Manchester United supporter who retained the 100 and 200 metre titles at the London Games in 2012.
“It’s the kind of goal any sprinter in the world would want to score one day.”
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Facebook Activates ‘Nearby Friends’ Feature
{{Facebook on Thursday began rolling out a feature allowing users of its mobile app to use smartphone location to discover friends near them.}}
The optional “nearby friends” feature “helps you discover which friends are nearby or on the go,” said product manager Andrea Vaccari in a blog announcement.
“If you turn on Nearby Friends, you’ll occasionally be notified when friends are nearby, so you can get in touch with them and meet up,” Vaccari said.
“For example, when you’re headed to the movies, Nearby Friends will let you know if friends are nearby so you can see the movie together or meet up afterward.”
With the feature, Facebook takes a page from other location-based services including the network Foursquare, numerous dating apps and the recently launched social network aggregator SocialRadar.
Location sharing
With the Facebook feature, Vaccari said, “You can choose who can see if you’re nearby [for example: your friends, close friends, or a specific friends list] and you can turn it on and off at any time.”
He added that the location sharing must be mutual: “You and your friends both have to turn on Nearby Friends and choose to share with each other to see when you’re nearby. Your friends will only be able to see that you’re nearby if you share this info with them and vice versa.”
Facebook will also allow users to share a precise location with the particular friends for a set period of time.
“When you share your precise location, the friend you choose will see exactly where you are on a map, which helps you find each other,” said Vaccari.
Facebook had an estimated 1.23 billion users at the end of December, and more than one billion who use the social network on a mobile device.
The “nearby friends” feature will be available for Android and iPhone users in the United States over the coming weeks.
– AFP
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9 Guides Killed in Mount Everest Tragedy
{{At least nine Nepalese climbing guides have been killed and five others are missing after an avalanche struck Mount Everest early on Friday, officials said, in the worst accident to hit the world’s highest peak.}}
“We have retrieved nine bodies and rescued seven people,” tourism ministry spokesperson, Mohan Krishna Sapkota confirmed.
“Five people are still missing,” Sapkota added, revising upwards the number of people previously thought to have been trapped in the snow.
The avalanche occurred at around 06:45 local time at an altitude of about 5 800 metres (19 000 feet) in an area known as the “popcorn field” which lies on the route into the treacherous Khumbu icefall.
Kathmandu-based mountaineering expert Elizabeth Hawley, considered the world’s leading authority on Himalayan climbing, said the avalanche was the most deadly single accident in the history of modern mountaineering on the peak.
In 1996, eight people from two expeditions were killed, said Hawley, in a tragedy immortalised in the best-selling book “Into Thin Air”.
The accident underscores the huge risks taken by sherpa guides, who carry tents, bring food supplies, repair ladders and fix ropes to help foreign climbers summit the 8 848 metre (29 029 foot) peak successfully.
More than 300 people have died on Everest since the first successful summit by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.