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Chilean Woman Adopts Abandoned Dead Babies So She Can Bury Them

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 01:37 AM PDT

We've seen lots of stories of kind people who adopt children, but this is a first – a Chilean woman who adopts dead babies! Fueled by the strong belief that every baby deserves a proper goodbye, she officially adopts abandoned babies that are found dead so she can organize funerals for them.

It all started 12 years ago when Bernarda Gallardo read a story in a local newspaper about an abandoned baby in Puerto Montt. "They killed and dumped a newborn baby on the rubbish heap," the article read. Bernarda, who was in the process of adopting a child at the time, was horrified by the report. She realised if the baby had lived it might have come to her for adoption. So she decided to do something about it.

"If you get a baby that is alive, you clothe it and feed it and put it in a cot," she explained. "If your baby arrives dead you have to get a coffin and give it a decent burial."

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Dogs with Perfectly Square or Round Haircuts Are All the Rage in Taiwan

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 12:23 AM PDT

A bizarre new dog grooming trend in Taiwan has dog owners giving their pet pooches square or round haircuts. Canine hairdressers all over Taipei are up to date on the special technique required for these eccentric makeovers.

"It came about because people were always looking for more impressive haircuts, and somebody came up with the idea of shaping the dog like a hedge," parlour owner Tain Yeh says. It started with a few people opting for these haircuts and sharing their pets’ photographs online, after which the trend caught on. Thousands of pet owners are now approaching salons, asking for their dogs' hair to be cut in geometric patterns. Some are actually doing it simply to gain more likes and shares!

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Hong Kong Toddlers Take Special Classes to Make Sure They Get into the Best Nurseries and Kindergartens

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 11:49 PM PDT

Believe it or not, the kindergarten scene in Hong Kong is so fiercely competitive that tiny toddlers are expected to take special classes to get prepped for nursery interviews!

You might wonder what the big deal is about nursery school – kids just play and take naps, right? But parents in Hong Kong actually view it as an important phase that could determine their child's future. They strongly believe in the cascading effect – admission to the best kindergartens will lead to the best primary schools, best secondary schools, and eventually, the best universities.

"It’s the only topic that comes up when you go out for lunch, which school your kid got into, which school are you applying for and how are you preparing your child for it?" one mother revealed. "My friends have sent me spreadsheets with a detailed timetable of when schools are available for applications and how to apply."

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Creative Art by Jenny Lehmann

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 05:47 AM PDT

Creative Art by Jenny Lehmann


Jenny Lehmann is a 24-year-old artist / illustrator based in Germany. She focuses on digital painting and drawing and she loves to invent new worlds, stories, and especially characters. Jenny recently finished her Bachelor studies at the University of Offenburg. Let's take a look at some of her artworks.



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BlackBerry introduces new retro designs for their flagships

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 11:23 AM PDT

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Say what you will about BlackBerry, but they aren’t quitters. Their next big phone, BlackBerry Venice, might include some retro goodies for nostalgic fans.

Canadian company BlackBerry has had it rough as of late, with diminishing returns on their mobile business that seem smaller and more irrelevant with each new phone they release. Still, that doesn’t mean they’re going down without a fight, and their latest project (without an official name as of now) might combine retro look to please their old fans along with high-end specs.

While there is no official name for this project, the rumor mill claims these new models might be named “BlackBerry Slider” or “BlackBerry Venice”, and have a 5.1 inches screen capable of a 1440 x 2560 resolution, with a slight curvature not unlike the Galaxy Edge – will it be this what it takes to make them relevant once again?

These phones will sport an 8 core processor, along with a 5 mpx front camera and a 16 mpx rear camera, which aren’t particularly impressive but more along the standard line. Still, the true gem in this model is its slider body, not unlike the models they released some 10 years ago.

These phones along with the most recent version of Passport and a Porsche limited edition are all that BlackBerry have in store for users this 2015, which is already raising questions on the company’s future, but at this point in time media sees everything they do as a signal of impending doom – so let’s see how these perform.

Be social! Follow Walyou on Facebook and Twitter, and read more related stories at BlackBerry boss wants to force developers onto their platform and BlackBerry Leap Smartphone Announced, Will Cost $275.

Intel Atom-Powered Asus Zenfone 2 Goes on Sale

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:55 PM PDT

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Announced at CES 2015 and initially scheduled for a March launch, Asus Zenfone 2 is now available internationally through official distributors and resellers.

When Asus designers drew the Zenfone 2, they were clearly inspired by the LG G3, considering that both of them have buttons on the back, just below the camera. That’s not to say that the Taiwanese company didn’t bring anything new to the table. On the contrary, it’s great that Asus has decided to take a different take on the design, and in the process it departed from the same old rules of placing the power button and the volume rockers on the sides of the device. In fact, the iF Design Award that the Zenfone 2 received this year emphasizes Asus’ contribution to the original design.

The Zenfone 2 isn’t different only in terms of design, but also as far as the chipset is concerned. Whereas most mobile manufacturers these days turn to Mediatek or Qualcomm to power their devices (Huawei, Samsung and Xiaomi being the most notable exceptions), Asus decided to give Intel a chance to show its mobile muscles. In that aspect, the 4GB RAM version of Zenfone 2 was built around a 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 chipset that includes a quad-core CPU running at 2.3Ghz and a PowerVR G6430 GPU. While packing the same GPU, the 2GB RAM version is actually powered by a Intel Atom Z3560 SoC with the quad-core CPU running at 1.8Ghz. Add to that the fact that the Zenfone is running Android 5.0 with ZenUI on top, and we’re talking about a real performance beast here.

For the display, Asus went with a 5.5-inch FHD display that’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. On the back, the Zenfone 2 has a 13MP camera with dual-LED flash for more natural colors in low-light conditions, while selfie lovers might make more use of the 5MP camera in the front.

As for connectivity, the Zenfone 2 sports GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/SBAS/BDS, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and 4G LTE support in numerous bands, depending on the country. The international model works without any problems all around the world, so you shouldn’t worry about that.

Touted as the first smartphone with 4GB of RAM, the Zenfone 2 is actually available in several different versions, depending on the storage, the actual amount of RAM, and the chipset powering the device. Hence, there are versions with 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of ROM, regardless of the amount of RAM, that are furthermore differentiated by the color of the body. Thus, there are five different colors to choose from: Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White, fact that takes the theoretical number of available options to 30. Talk about variety, eh?

Zenfone 2′s Li-Po non-removable battery has a capacity of 3000mAh. Assuming that the software is optimized properly, users should get more than a day’s worth of battery life without any problems. It should be noted that the 4GB RAM version of the phone comes with a 18W BoostMaster adapter that enables users to charge the battery to 60% in just 40 minutes.

The 4GB RAM/32GB ROM version of Asus Zenfone 2 can be purchased now on GearBest for $312.89 by using the coupon code ASUSZ4GB at checkout, while the 2GB RAM/16GB ROM runs cheaper, at $244.98 with coupon code ASUSZ2GB. Considering the build quality, the design, and the software this 4G phablet comes with, it definitely represents one of the best Android devices you could buy with that kind of money. Ironically, both versions are more expensive on Amazon, and considering that GearBest also offers free shipping, the price difference might make the wait worth it.

Be social! Follow Walyou on Facebook and Twitter, and read more related stories about the Mlais M7 64-bit Android phablet, or the UMi Hammer Android smartphone.

The Apple Watch sports a hidden oximeter

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:16 PM PDT

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The Apple watch has a hidden feature in its repertoire, sporting a hidden oximeter that the Cupertino team decided to keep disabled so far.

The iFixit team found a very interesting feature in the Apple Watch after disassembling it: a small pulse meter that could also double as oximeter, as to calculate the ammount of oxygen in the users’ blood.

The iFixit team are infamous around the web for opening up pretty much any gadget they come across and show its insides for the entire Internet to see. The Apple Watch is no exception, so here’s what they did to it. And, amongst all the stuff they found, the most interesting is this oximeter, used to measure the oxigen in blood. Along with the pulse meter, these two features would be pretty useful as to monitor the users’ health and fitness.

According to the iFixit team, Apple didn’t bring this detail up when promoting the model because of the FDA’s normatives (the Food and Drugs Administration of the USA) – otherwise, it would make no sense to put something so expensive inside a gadget and then not use it nor even announce it.

Another motive could be that the FDA’s authorization is still pending, and that all it’s required is a software update to activate it. Regardless, now that this detail has come to light, it’s expected that the Cupertino team will come forward and explain why this oximeter is there, and why is it not being used.

The disassembling at iFixit also brought attention to the high complexity of the gadget, which is why they recommend only experts to open it and tinker with it. The biggest difficulty came when they had to remove the base board of the watch, as all the components were soldered. While each one of those can be replaced on their own, breaking this board pretty much renders the whole watch useless. Now you know: don’t mess with it.

Be social! Follow Walyou on Facebook and Twitter, and read more related stories, Apple Cuts Healthcare Features From Apple Watch and Apple shows their Apple Watch and the new Macbooks.

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Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:32 PM PDT

Hello everyone and welcome to Wednesday, which is apparently a very holy day of the week because of today's optical illusion. No seriously, we are talking about this really funny image of a set of nuns that all have very gorgeous sexy legs! Hubba Hubba! No we are kidding! The nuns are not hiding anything under their habits, but this great picture sure looks like they are, doesn't it? We thought that this image would go far in cheering everyone up because its only Wednesday, and we are only half done with this week. Does anyone else think this week is a lot longer than normal?

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Anyway, how about going to the fair to ride on the ferris wheel? Anyone want to? Well here is a great optical illusion all about a 3-D chalk drawing involving a ferris wheel! What do you all think of this drawing and the fact the kissing couple matches up everyone else on the drawing? Was that deliberate or a very happy coincidence that just happened to coincide with the drawing? Well whatever it is, we love it! Now we know that today is just Wednesday, but these sexy nuns should hopefully make you feel better. Have a nice day!

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The 55 Funniest People Of Walmart Pictures of All Time

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The 55 Funniest People Of Walmart Pictures of All Time

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 04:54 AM PDT

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The 40 Best Alexa Chung Styles of All Time

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 02:33 AM PDT

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The 27 Best Funny Friendship Quotes Of All Time

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:50 AM PDT

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