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Friday, May 4, 2012
Sorting Out the Image Format Jumble
Have you ever wondered what the differences are among the scores of digital image formats out there? Some of the more common ones we see are GIF and JPEG but what does it all mean, and why are there so many? Plus, how do you know which one to use for the Web, and how can you take advantage of the different feature sets each one offers? Read on.
The Wanted's 'Chasing The Sun' Chosen For 'Ice Age 4' Soundtrack
Boy band is 'incredibly excited' about the honor of their song being picked as the lead single for the July 13 release.
By Jocelyn Vena
The Wanted
Photo: MTV News
The Wanted have just nabbed themselves the lead single on the "Ice Age: Continental Drift" soundtrack. They tweeted that their current track, "Chasing the Sun," was hand-picked for the family-friendly summer release.
"Incredibly excited to have 'Chasing the Sun' be a part of the Ice Age 4 Soundtrack #TheWantedOnIceAge," they announced on Thursday (May 3). "Be sure to see Ice Age 4 on 13th of July #TheWantedOnIceAge."
Shortly after tweeting the news, fans began re-tweeting the hashtag again and again to help spread the message.
The fourth film in the "Ice Age" franchise will hit theaters on July 13 and is already busting with pop-star swag thanks to several key castings. Everyone from Nicki Minaj to Drake to Jennifer Lopez has a part in the animated feature, which also stars Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Keke Palmer, Peter Dinklage, Aziz Ansari, Heather Morris and others.
This time around, the film's protagonists, Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo), go off on a new adventure where they meet up with pirates while exploring a new land.
"They knew I liked animation, they knew I liked to do voices, and so they said they were doing that so I thought, 'This is amazing,' " Minaj told MTV News about her role of Steffie in the 3-D movie last year. "The original role that I was up for I didn't get. So I said, 'Oh, OK, whatever.' I was really mad, and the next thing you know, they called me and they said, 'We wrote in a part just for you 'cause we really want you to be a part of this movie.' "
Check out everything we've got on "Ice Age: Continental Drift."
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Evernote Raises $70M At A $1B Valuation To Prep For An IPO, And The Next 100 Years
It's official. To transition from a startup into a late-stage company that aims to be around for 100 years, Evernote today confirms it's raised a $70 million Series D round of funding at a $1 billion valuation. ?Meritech Capital and CBC Capital were chosen to lead the round because they're the firms that can help Evernote prepare for an eventual IPO. Evernote doesn't need the money. It still has much of the $96 million that it's raised to date in the bank plus over one million paying customers out of its 25 million+ users. But now Evernote will have the cash to isolate itself from short-term market conditions. The Series D will also fund international expansion, including a push in China, strategic acquisitions, the development of business accounts and other features, and hiring of developers, designers, Q&A, and support. But just because it's maturing, Evernote has no plans of slowing down. I interviewed CEO Phil Libin about what the future holds for Evernote. He assured me "This funding keeps is us in the sweet spot to take risks. This is the most creative stage for the company."school closures being human being human chicago news chicago news golden girls robert e lee
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Baby on the Way for Barry Watson and Natasha Gregson Wagner
The actor, 38, and Natasha Gregson Wagner are expecting a child, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.
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Yuri Milner, Dave Morin, SV Angel, CrunchFund And More Hook Up Pair With $4.2M
For a social network that's, for lack of a better term, monogamous, social network for couples Pair has just raised funding from so many high-profile investors I'm having trouble picking who to include in this headline, and seriously running out of the room. Investors in the company's recent $4.2 million seed round include Ashton Kutcher's A-Grade Ventures, Dave Morin, Paul Buchheit, Founder Collective, SV Angel, Lerer Ventures, Michael Birch, Sam Altman, CrunchFund, Tencent, Yuri Milner, Betaworks, Alexis Ohanian, Garry Tan, Harjeet Taggar, Gary Vaynerchuk, Brandee Barker, Brian Pokorny, Elad Gil, and Susan Wu. This sounds like it would be an amazing dinner party.marianas trench camille grammer camille grammer us supreme court breaking dawn part 2 trailer mississippi state chris carpenter
Add a Handset to Your Smartphone with the Solo Travel
I don’t find cellphones or smartphones especially comfortable to hold for my marathon phone calls with my friend Leah or my husband while he’s away on a business trip.? I purchased the iClooly Phonestand and use that wired handset when I’m making long calls.? The Solo Travel handset from Native Union would be great for [...]
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Crowdstar Raises $11.5M To Double Down On Mobile Gaming, Has Layoffs As It Leaves Facebook Behind
It's a sign of the times.?Crowdstar is through with making games for Facebook and the company has just raised another $11.5 million to double-down on their move toward mobile gaming. The company's existing investors including?Time Warner, Intel Capital, YouWeb, The9, and NV Investments all topped up, bringing the company's total funding to $35 million. Chief executive Peter Relan says there are some new investors too, but he couldn't disclose who they are. "Last year's mission was pivot to mobile and this year's mission is profitable growth," Relan said in an interview. "We see the mobile market as five to six times larger than the Facebook social games market." You may know Crowdstar from such absurdist titles as Top Girl and Social Girl. In the game, you're a girl who needs to buy virtual clothing, meet other virtual girlfriends and get a virtual boyfriend. At times, the game's notifications have screamed at me, "YOU'RE NOT HOT ENOUGH!"camille grammer camille grammer us supreme court breaking dawn part 2 trailer mississippi state chris carpenter chris carpenter
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JOB POSTING: Level 4 Archery Coach ? Easton Foundations
NATIONAL FIELD ARCHERY ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
NFAA EASTON YANKTON ARCHERY COMPLEX
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: ?Level 4 Archery Coach
SUMMARY: As an Elite Archery Coach of the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, the Archery Coach will foster, promote and administer the NFAA Easton programs to improve the proficiency of archers and bowhunters at all levels. The Coach will ensure consistency of the regional training and instruction with the NFAA and USAA coaching techniques and training programs.? The Coach will report to the Head Archery Coach and Complex Manager and assist in the coordination of the development and implementation of the regional training programs, coordination of camps, youth organizations, school programs, clinics and seminars, instructor certification courses, curriculum updates and modification, and outreach programs to both athletes and coaches.? Strong organization and communication skills are mandatory.? Creative and innovative thinking is necessary to develop strong regional programs.
?ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in scheduling and managing all coaching clinics, instructor certification courses, training camps, and seminars at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex.
- Assist in coordinating all specific training, coaching, clinics, and instructor certification with the appropriate coaches and or instructors at the Complex.
- Assist in coordinating all local, state, national and international archery events held at the Complex.? Must be familiar with all styles of tournament archery events; target, field and 3-D.
- Assist in the development and implementation of local, state archery & bowhunting training, coach development, tournaments, and other events with other Regional Archery Centers.
- Research and provide feedback regarding other successful programs?other sports, other Regional Archery Centers, and other countries? programs.
- Perform all necessary requirements as an archery coach to fulfill the requirements of a Community Olympic Development Program (CODP) through the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
- Assist USA Archery to manage the coaching certification and renewal program with participants from the Complex.
- Ensure that communication with local clubs, teams, athletes, coaches, the City of Yankton, other city parks & recreation departments and other external partners (i.e. SD Game, Fish & Parks, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, local schools) is performed in a timely and effective manner to enhance archer participation and to coordinate joint programs.
- Be creative and an innovative thinker, providing solutions to improve the programs and management of the entire Complex.
- Administer and provide high-level coach training for local college/university coaches by visiting their locations and coordinating regional collegiate training events and tournaments.
- Liaise with local school districts and provide guidance to integrate archery into their standard programs, and provide transition assistance from basic NASP to ASAP, OAS and JOAD after school programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Archery Coach and Complex Manager.
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CONDITIONS:
*Office environment in NFAA ESDF Yankton Archery Complex-Yankton, South Dakota.
*State of the Art Indoor 70 meter & Outdoor FITA Ranges, 4-28 Target Field Ranges, 2-
28 Target 3-D Ranges, Classrooms & Training Rooms, Multi-use Training Room, state
of the art computers.
*Some domestic & international travel may be required.
*Non-traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience.
*Experience in sport management or sport performance or HPER Athletics.
*Experience in coaching and teaching with current Level 4 NTS Certification.
*Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail.
*Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
*Ability to obtain and maintain clearance to work with children-youth is a mandatory and
essential component of this position and continued employment.
*Employee Management skills.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*MS Office and Mac-Apple proficiency.
*Ability to manage and work with employees/staff; coaches, instructors and volunteers.
*Strong customer service orientation.
*Creative thinker and innovator.
*Supports transparency, ethical decision-making and always acts with the highest
degree of integrity.
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
*Standard office equipment.
*Physical fitness & training equipment.
*Standard bow tuning, setup and maintenance.
*Computer equipment-MS and Apple, AV, Dartfish or similar archery specific training
equipment.
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POSITION REPORTS TO: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex Manager
Please send resume to:
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex
Bruce Cull, Complex Manager
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, South Dakota 57078
605-260-9279
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Deadline for Submission:? Position will remain open until filled.
Salary Range: Commensurate to National Upper Level Coaching Positions.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, handicap or veteran status.? All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity.? Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.??
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Kimmel, Obama roast press and presidency
By Courtney Garcia, msnbc.com contributor
Hollywood glitterati met Washington elites at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, and the joke was certainly on the night?s guests. Both President Barack Obama and featured comic Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at each other and their audience, with the lasting gag of the night being a bizarre quip on eating dogs.
"Last week we learned that the president's two favorite steaks are rib-eye and seeing-eye," Kimmel remarked during his half-hour stint. It was?a pun made in reference to the revelation that Obama ate dog meat as a child in Indonesia.
Obama also took cracks at himself and the dog-eating story.
"What's the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull?" he asked. "A pit bull is delicious."
Deemed the ?chaperone? of the evening by the president, Kimmel began his act with a special edition of ?This Week in Unnecessary Censorship,? a weekly parody used on his late-night talk show, ?Jimmy Kimmel Live.? Following the video montage, the comedian entertained the audience with jokes about the Secret Service, Newt Gingrich and, of course, Kim Kardashian.
At the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the president bully pulpit makes way for a night of improv. NBC's Mike Viqueira reports.
On the reality star, the comedian pointed to her table and said, "If you're looking for the greatest threat to America right now, she's right there. She's Kim Kardashian. When (Obama) took office, the Kardashians had one reality show. Now they have four. This is not a good trend."
Kimmel didn?t let anyone off the hook, including the Commander-in-Chief, mocking Obama?s large ears, comparing his thin frame to the Kenyan winner of the Boston Marathon and highlighting some of the struggles he has?faced during his years in the Oval Office.
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"Hey, Mr. President, do you remember when the country rallied around you in hopes for a better tomorrow?"?the comedian?asked. "That was hilarious."
Kimmel also took a stab at Republican governor Chris Christie of New Jersey: "You might be misunderstanding the New Jersey state slogan. It's not the 'Olive' Garden State."
Additionally, the comic commented on the death of the printed word, a jest that didn?t earn so many laughs from journalists in the room, though Obama?s own quips on the Huffington Post?s Pulitzer Prize earned a rousing response from the audience. The president, who?did the introductory routine before Kimmel, played upon the website?s achievement.
Congratulating Huffington Post, Obama said, ?There?s no one out there linking to the kinds of hard-hitting journalism that HuffPo is linking to every single day. And you don?t pay them --?it?s a great business model!?
The president ended his routine commenting that while he did have more material, there simply was no time to use it. ?I have to get the Secret Service home in time for their new curfew,? he joked.
Originally a fanfare for journalists and politicians, in recent years, the WHCD has become more a celebrity-infused night of revelry, hosted each year by a popular comedian. Saturday?s event was?attended by?the likes of George Clooney, Goldie Hawn, Reese Witherspoon and the cast of ?Modern Family? joining the nation?s journalists in a night of eating, networking and poking fun at, well, everyone.
Did you watch the festivities? What did you think of the jokes? Tell us on our Facebook page.
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Jonas Brothers' Secret Boy-Band Weapon: Instruments
'It's a rare thing for a boy band. ... I don't know of a whole lot of boy bands that do that,' Nick Jonas tells MTV News.
By John Mitchell
Nick and Joe Jonas
Photo: Todd Williamson/ WireImage
The Jonas Brothers rode easily into the second round of our Battle of the Boy Bands, demolishing Menudo by taking 80 percent of the vote. But they are facing stiff competition from another group of three real-life brothers in round two: Hanson.
With the JoBros back in the studio working on a comeback album, and with each brother (Joe, Nick and Kevin) pursuing his own solo effort, they remain one of the most active bands in the competition. So why vote Jonas? Read on.
Strongest Chart Achievement
Well, it certainly doesn't get much better than having the #1 album in the country, and the Jo Bros have had two: 2008's A Little Bit Longer and 2009's Lines, Vines and Trying Times. Longer is the real jewel in the Brothers' crown, though, shifting an impressive 525,402 copies in its debut frame. On the strength of the hit single "Burnin' Up," the album held on to the #1 spot in its second week of release and continued to sell briskly on its way to going double platinum in the U.S.
A Little Bit Longer remains the band's best-selling album and even earned a spot on Rolling Stone's list of the best albums of 2008.
Standout Video
Since they didn't make much of an impression on mainstream audiences with their debut (see below), the brothers started anew when they joined Hollywood Records and amped up their pop sound for their self-titled sophomore album. The album's first single, "Year 3000," brought them plenty of mainstream attention, but its second single, "S.O.S.," kicked things up even further.
The song became the group's first top 20 hit, buoyed by its video, which was filmed on the RMS Queen Mary superliner in the summer of 2007. With well over 93 million views, the "S.O.S." video is easily the band's most-viewed clip.
Defining Tune
For its sheer crossover appeal, it's gotta be "Burnin' Up." The song is the JoBros biggest hit by far, debuting to strong enough digital sales to spur a #5 opening on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it their highest charting song to date. This single was a sales smash, moving more than 2 million digital downloads to become the band's second platinum-selling song after "S.O.S.," and it became a bona fide radio hit over the summer of 2008.
As much as we love our boy bands, they aren't often embraced by critics. However, this song, like its mothership album A Little Bit Longer, was. The acclaim Longer and "Burnin' Up" earned helped the JoBros along to their lone Grammy nomination (for Best New Artist) in 2009.
Debut Album
The Jonas Brothers' first album as a group — Nick released a solo album before he, Joe and Kevin united to create the band — was 2006's It's About Time. The record was pretty low-profile (to say the least), though it managed to make an impression in the Christian market and sell 62,000 copies in the U.S. The lack of interest the album generated for the band led to them being dropped from Columbia Records, though they were snapped up by Hollywood Records almost immediately.
While it didn't generate much heat for the boys in 2006, the album has become something of a collector's item for fans in the years since, and because it is currently out of print, copies are rare and expensive on online auction sites like eBay.
Biggest Competition
The Jonas Brothers are currently embroiled in a tough showdown with Hanson, another brotherly threesome with an affinity for playing guitars and penning their own tunes (both boy-band rarities). Hanson is decidedly '90s and the Bros are very of the aughts, meaning its unlikely they share a fanbase, but Hanson has one thing going for them that the JoBros don't: nostalgia. People have a way of romanticizing their fond recollections of the recent past, so the Jonases have a real battle here.
When we asked Nick Jonas why fans should vote for his group above all other boy bands in our bracket, he went straight for the very thing that sets the Jonas Brothers and their main competition, Hanson, apart. "I think that we are a good one to vote for because we play our own instruments," Nick said. "It's a rare thing for a boy band. ... I don't know of a whole lot of boy bands that do that."
Is that good enough to keep them in the competition? Only time will tell.
Voting in round two of MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands runs until noon ET on Monday, April 30. Winners are determined by fan votes, so if your favorite band made the cut, make sure you keep voting. Tune in to AMTV and MTV Hits for their boy-band video takeovers each day and make sure to spread the word on Twitter using the hashtag #BBB and like us on Facebook for updates!
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