Will Glass Be A Smash,"Glasshole"?

Google Glass, Photo Credit: Flickr

Google is now addressing the "Do's" and "Don't's" concerns with the new tech Glass gadget. Google Glass is a optical digital headset that is used that has improved functions as a mobile phone but more invisible and worn as hince the name "Glasses." CNN's Doug Gross disclosed the pre scoped i-Spy wear device was recently released by the mega internet corps tested by Explorers to be walking ads for the product. The headset was at a retail price for $1500 USD, but now may be traded between inflation prices of $300 - $600.  The device was also featured at the Mobile World Congress in the world's largest mobile trade show in Barcelona, Spain.Glass etiquette.  One common courtesy practice is being rude to stare at other's while having them on, or into space while to other's you look like a loon, and to not take unauthorized photos or videos without the person's permission. Stranger's have even approached device testers, because of the lack of privacy of taking photos or videos.  Glass is completely banned from restaurants.Google developed a derogatory term "Glasshole" to describe those who misbehave with the new titanium frames.  The same rules apply to Glass as it does to a cellphones. Turning the device off when asked is best then to ignore the request by businesses.  You still have to use the screen like to keep information in tact just as on a cell phone.  Google also advises if sitting in a public place with Glass gets to weird then put them away in your glass case or in your bag when your out and about.  Just be sure to not have it in arms reach of others.  It would be nice if they could implement a security lock that truly recognizes your fingerprints or remote control.




Source:
Google: How not to be a 'Glasshole' - CNN.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/19/tech/mobile/google-glasshole/

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16 year Old Boy Gored to Death by Bulls in Spain Fiesta

MADRID (AP) - According to journalist Heckle Harold of the Associated Press, authorities reported a 16 year old teen gored by participating in the fiesta of the running-of-the-bulls.  The bulls were said to of made a stampede and ran on the back of the boy.  After being transported to the hospital and much attempted surgery, doctors couldn't repair the massive liver damage that was done in the incident.

SanFermines, 2009, Pamplona, Spain

The Running of the Bulls, from Spanish is translated El Encierro (encierrar- to close up, fence in, pen) is a seven-day festival that is a tradition that involves a small heard of bulls that are set free in a section of a villas that 
stampede down the street while a group of 
people run in front of the bulls.  

The origin of Running of the Bulls SanFermines is in honor of Saint Fermin de Pamlona.  The tradition was started during the early 14th century in the need to transport cattle and sell them at the market.  The rushing of bulls to the marketplace gave an adrenaline. The celebration of the running-of-bulls is practiced in the summer time in Spain, South of France, Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Mesquite, and celebrated on the west coast of the U.S. in the San Jose Festival in Trujillo.  The bulls in the San Fermines fiesta are also used in the bullring where they would be killed.

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Utah Teen Survived Spain Train Crash

Stephen Ward, 18, was a Train Crash Survivor
and discusses incident with CNN reporter

A coruna, SPAIN - Stephen Ward is an 18yr old survivor of the Spanish Train Wreck that happened in Santiago de Compostela.  "I've have nothing that is going to be permanent or is going to not heal on its own"  "I have contacted my family, they are very happy to hear from me." As he his interviewed, CNN shows recaps of the incident caught on surveillance cameras.  

Ward was asked by CNN journalist that he "blacked out"  He said "I thought it was a dream for a couple of minutes...."  He said the train suddenly left the rails as "luggages fell off the racks."  When he realized the catastrophe of the incident after hearing the screaming and seeing the smoke, he said he had a "scary realization" that "this was real."  Ward described that people were trying to get people out as fast as they can.  He said he suffered a concussion and did at one point felt the train as moving too fast.  It was recently reported that the train was traveling at speeds of 180 mph. 


Ward was also known to battle and conquer a prior form of cancer called Berkus Lymphoma, a rare form of cancer is an intestinal form of cancer.  He says he has conquered that and glad to survive another brush with death. Ward stated he was in Spain on a service fellowship mission trip on missions to represent the Mormon church.  He said despite the incident he is thankful he is alive and wants to continue to serve missions in Spain for about 2 years. 

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Spain Train Wreck Cause 80 People Killed

SPAIN (CNN) - A train ride to the city of Santiago de Compostela kills 80 people in northwestern Spain.  There were 77 found dead at the scene, and three that died in the hospital.  In the brink of a moment,  the train derailed the curve and flipped on the side, about 7 kilometers from the Trains Station. The train was reaching speeds of 250 Kilometers an hour, skidding and speeding into a concrete wall causing a collision between the train and a car, and creating a burst of flames, There were parts of the train wreckage in black smoke. Authorities questioned the speed of the train, that is was going to fast, and the weight of the cars caused the train to derail off of the tracks.

The train conductor is being probed by authorities according to Galicia spokeswoman of the Supreme Court Maria Padro Rios. Deputy of State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf reported that their was one U.S. Citizen dead and 5 injured. There were 80 passengers tat are confirmed dead as 178 injured hospitalized.  There were 32 adults and four children that are in critical condition.

The Prime Minister was scrutinized by the media after sending a public message that seemed unpersonalized was previously sent to Gansu, China.   ''I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of human lives and the material damage from the earthquake that has occurred in Gansu has caused," the note said.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy visited the scene and victims of the crash.  Rajoy reported that their are still unidentified victims of the crash and that two investigations are in progress to extract full detail on what happened.   Galicia's Regional Government head, Alberto Nunez Feijoo announced seven days of mourning from families afflicted by the tragedy. 

Spains's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia visited the Hospital Clinico of Santiago de Compostela around 12:00 p.m. Spaniard time.  The royal families spokesperson told CNN, that all events scheduled during that day were cancelled out of respect of the incident that occurred.  The king sent an open message  stating "the deepest love and all the solidarity from the Royal Family, and from the whole nation."

President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy conveyed his sadness to the tragedy.

Santiago de Compostela is a popular tourist destination.  It is ranked one of the #1 places to visit in spain aside from the popular Madrid and Barcelona.  The area features many historical sites and cathedral architecture.  It is recognized as one of the most famous places for pilgrimages in Spain.

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