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· Alan Van

Jover Chew: The Saga of the Notorious iPhone 6 Scammer Who Made His Customers Cry

In Tarantino’s bloodbath masterpiece “Kill Bill,” the mythical Hattori Hanzo sagely tells the Bride, “Revenge is never a straight line. It’s a forest, and like a forest, it’s easy to lose your way … to get lost … to forget where you came in.” Truer words about revenge and its…

· Sebastian Dillon

A Study Reveals That Only Dumb People Listen to Beyoncé

Have you ever wondered what the kind of music you listen to says about your intelligence? One man has found out what kind of music intelligent people listen to as well as what the not-so-smart people like. Software developer Virgil Griffith conducted a study in 2009 at various…

· Max Chang

Young North Koreans are Now Using Cell Phones for Wedding Rings

Nothing says “Will you spend the rest of your life with me?” in North Korea quite like a cell phone.

· Alan Van

A Former Spice Girl is Named Top Entrepreneur in Britain

Britain’s top entrepreneur has been crowned, and it’s none other than … get ready for it … Posh Spice?

· Jacob Wagner

The Chinese Government is Forcing an App With 30 Million Users to Shut Down

Last week, a number of major news outlets, including us (LOL at considering ourselves a “major news outlet”), reported on a 19-year-old girl in Shanghai making posts on the internet seeking a “temporary boyfriend” with whom she would sleep with at night in exchange for her…

· Editorial Staff

A Papa John’s Employee Was Murdered, So Papa John Came to Pay His Respects

Take note, bosses. Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter did the right thing when he traveled to Tennessee to attend the funeral of 22-year-old Papa John’s employee Gordon “Gordo” Schaffer on Saturday, a little over a week after Schaffer was murdered during an armed robbery.

· Alan Van

Everyone is Freaking Out Because Kim Kardashian Went to a Tech Conference

“Why is Kim Kardashian at a tech conference?!” TechCrunch blared out in headline form today. It’s a good question, but a rhetorical one. Why is there world hunger when so much food is wasted? Why does racism still exist? Why is Kim Kardashian anywhere at all?

· Sebastian Dillon

Hong Kong’s Chief Issues Hollow Apology for Bashing Poor People

CY Leung, Hong Kong’s chief executive known for his distaste for people who don’t make as much money as he does, just issued an apology that might as well have been said through clenched teeth.

· Max Chang

This Investment Banker’s Insane Life Was Basically Just Money, Cocaine and Orgies

Above are the faces of an extremely successful $7-million-a-year investment banker, Sage Kelly (left), and his wife, Christina Di Mauro (right). They both have severe alcohol and cocaine addictions, Kelly has been known to defecate on beds, floors and walls when he’s blasted,…

· Alan Van

IRS Takes $33,000 Cash From an Elderly Mexican Restaurant Owner’s Savings

There are a lot of don’ts in the business world. If you’re a business owner, don’t do this, this or this, for example, because doing those things will be absolutely terrible for your reputation, and thus your business. Also, don’t only deposit less than $10,000 into your bank…

· Alan Van

Christian Bale Cast as This Tech Legend and He Didn’t Even Have to Audition For It

Oh god, I hope Christian Bale doesn’t bring any weird voices to the Steve Jobs biopic. So, Christian, while I understand the temptation to make Jobs sound like Screech from “Saved By the Bell,” please don’t … just don’t.

· Jacob Wagner

Family of 11 Falls Victim to the ‘World’s Deadliest Sushi’

A Brazilian family of 11 is now in critical condition after mistakenly eating the most poisonous fish in the world, falling violently ill just seconds after taking a bite.

· Editorial Staff

This Chinese Billionaire Does Some Crazy Stuff Just to Stay Creative

Meet Huang Nubo. He is a Chinese billionaire and founder of property and leisure giant Beijing Zhongkun Investment Group.

· Jacob Wagner

New Study Reveals the Perfect Age to Be an Entrepreneur

It’s no secret that entrepreneurs seem to be starting younger and younger every year. College dropouts are hailed as badasses and our generation just can’t seem to commit to one job for long periods of time. With that being said, one would think that the perfect time to launch a…

· Sarah Lesnar

New Study Reveals Why Alcohol Drinkers Will Love Coffee Even More

There’s now even more good news about drinking coffee, especially if you enjoy a good cocktail every now and then … or more, if we are being really honest.

· Alan Van

20-Year-Old Entrepreneur is So Successful He Has His Own Factory in China

A lot of people at the age of 20 are still deciding on what major to declare. Hell, some 20-year-olds don’t even know whether they should be in college. Alex Shlaferman doesn’t have either dilemma — he pretty much knew what he wanted to do at 15 when he was traveling around the…

· Jacob Wagner

New Studies Show That a Vegetarian Diet Does Something TERRIBLE to Men

The general belief is that vegetarians are usually healthier. However, studies conducted in the U.S. are showing some detrimental side-effects to the sperm of male vegetarians.

· Max Chang

Hong Kong Leader: No Democracy Because Poor People Can’t Be Trusted

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Chun-Ying Leung solidified his position as an elitist douche with his remarks in a recent interview. CY Leung, who was appointed by Beijing, gave an interview to the Financial Times, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal from his official…

· Benny Luo

Comfort vs. Risk: Here’s What It’s Like to Choose Between a Dream Job and Entrepreneurship

Getting a job that pays comfortably in this day and age is tough, so when you not only have a job but also have it at arguably the most valuable company in the world, most people see it as a dream come true. This was the position Michael Peggs found himself in for the last…

· Sebastian Dillon

Are You Brave Enough to Try This Bizarre Style of Sushi?

The greatest thing about sushi is the massive variety for foodies of all tastes. There are all kinds of raw fish, various fruits of the sea, as well as beef, but we bet there’s one kind you’ve never tried — horse meat sushi.

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The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.

Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.

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