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Friday, April 27, 2012
Will the Nikon D600 Be the Full Frame Successor to the D700? [Cameras]
Barely 3 Months Post-Launch, Loyalty App Punchcard Is Live In 15M Locations, Nears Profitability
The mobile apps from stealthy loyalty startup Punchcard have only been on the market since February, but the company is now reporting it's close to being cash-flow positive. Like a digital version of paper punchcards which reward repeat customers for their business, Punchcard's app lets customers snap photos of their receipts in exchange for cash payouts or other rewards directly from the merchant. While not a new concept in and of itself, what's interesting about Punchcard is how it's been acquiring its business: it just switched on loyalty programs for millions of locations across the U.S., even if they didn't ask for it.bonjovi antonio brown martial law is jon bon jovi dead jon bon jovi jon bon jovi kim jong il died
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Twitter app update brings improved discover, search and notifications to iOS and Android
It's not like there's any shortage of alternatives, but those sticking with the ooh-ficial Twitter app on iOS and Android woke up to a rather pleasant update today. Briefly, the company's promising improvements to discover, search and notifications, with the new build allowing users to view "Activity" -- described as a "stream of updates that shows which tweets are favorited or retweeted by the people you follow and which accounts those people follow or add to lists." Search has also been made simpler in both programs, with the Connect tab allowing you to start typing the first or last name or username of the person you're looking for and watching autocomplete handle the rest. Finally (and perhaps most importantly), notifications for Interactions are in place, enabling busybodies to know right away when a tweet has been retweeted or favorited. Hit up your market of choice to get the new bytes, or just visit one of the source links below. Your call -- no pressure.
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'American Idol': Who Will Be Crowned On Queen Night?
Where's Colton Dixon when you need him? We share song suggestions for the top six.
By Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery
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Every year, there's one "American Idol" theme week that proves to be the equalizer. Sometimes it's disco night, or performance episodes dedicated to Frank Sinatra, Gloria Estefan, big band or Bon Jovi.
Wednesday night's (April 25) Queen motif could be the one that trips up some of this year's most promising contenders. What a time to be missing the show's resident glamo (that's glam and emo smushed together) rocker, Colton Dixon!
Though both of us are huge fans of the pioneering British stadium rockers, is there any band whose music feels less relevant at this cultural moment? In other words, six seasons after Simon and the gang first took us on a trip down "Fat Bottom Girls" lane, it's the obvious choice for "Idol" as the show steams — or limps — toward next month's finale.
All snark aside, Wednesday night could belong to Elise Testone, since she's the only one left who understands the intricate velvety folds of late singer Freddie Mercury's bombastic voice. Also, if it was up to us, someone would have to do a song from the hugely underrated 1981 soundtrack to "Flash Gordon" (AAAH-AAAH!) but that's for another time.
Of course, as is seemingly required by law, there's also going to be a second hour of "Idol," in which the top six will sing a song of their choice (like, it could be anything), so in anticipation of some "Killer Queen" and whatever comes after, MTV News' resident "Idol" know-it-alls, Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery, are back with their carefully considered song suggestions for the remaining "Idol" hopefuls:
Hollie Cavanagh
Let's get it right out of the way: Bottom-three squatter Hollie continues to live on borrowed time. Queen's music is all about emotion and showy delivery, and the British cowgirl has proven time and again that those qualities are a taller order than, well, her. That said, she could soar with one of the band's many rich ballads, such as "You're My Best Friend" or "Somebody to Love." For her song choice: Mariah Carey 's "Hero," just because. — Kaufman
It would be fitting if she did "Another One Bites the Dust," since she's probably toast this week. Instead, she'll do one of Queen's excellent power ballads, like "Spread Your Wings" or "Save Me" (even though America won't). As for her other song? I don't even know where to begin. When she auditioned in season 10, she did a couple of Miley Cyrus tunes, so I'll just say she does "The Climb" again. Hollie really inspires enthusiasm, if you couldn't tell. — Montgomery
Joshua Ledet
Josh has pretty much been able to sing anything thrown his way so far, but Queen could be a serious roadblock. Though their songs have plenty of flavor, it's not necessarily the gospel-y kind he favors. He should probably take the safe route and put some of his soul on a big ballad like "I Want to Break Free." If the Queen thing falls flat, he can redeem himself with something young, sexy and firmly in his lane like Chris Brown's "Beautiful People." — Kaufman
He's got the pipes — and the burgeoning ego — to take on the entirety of "Bohemian Rhapsody," but he'd be better served channeling all those vocal histrionics (and craziness) into three-and-a-half minutes of "Don't Stop Me Now." And then we could call him Mr. Fahrenheit instead of Mantasia. For his second song, dude, I don't know. He should just do a Fantasia song again. Any of them. — Montgomery
Jessica Sanchez
It's been an up-and-down ride for the once-infallible Sanchez, but she should cruise this week, and I'm going to suggest she go rogue and sing the 1981 David Bowie/Queen collabo "Under Pressure," which has a dynamic range that could let her show off those pipes. And she has to do Beyoncé again, so "Halo" it is. — Kaufman
Could see her dominating "Play the Game," which has both scope and swagger, or "Body Language," which is insane enough for BeBe Chez to take a bite out of. For song #2, well, like Kaufman, I've been wanting more Beyoncé for weeks now, and what better way for her to reclaim her mojo — and throw some shade at her presumptive finals foe Phillip Phillips — than doing "If I Were a Boy"? — Montgomery
Skylar Laine
The Mississippi queen has all the tools necessary to kill a rock song, but this might be the week she needs to give up trying to chicken-fry every performance. She might be able to get away with a twangy "These Are the Days of Our Lives," or else she could go for broke and cowboy-up "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." She almost has to go with Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman" just to remind us why we love her so much. — Kaufman
Did Gil already pick "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"? Dang, he did. OK, well, what if she put a countrified spin on "Fat Bottom Girls"? Or how about "I Want to Break Free"? As for her personal pick, I'll say she does Carrie Underwood. "Jesus, Take the Wheel" anyone? — Montgomery
Phillip Phillips
No one has ever really tried to figure out what a Dave Matthews cover of Queen would sound like — until now. The boy can't help it, so Phil Squared will almost certainly grout his way through "Another One Bites the Dust." As for his own pick, does it really matter? I'll say something by Zac Brown Band, like "Chicken Fried." — Kaufman
As the lone remaining (sorta) rocker, Phillips could score this week with any number of Queen stompers: "Now I'm Here," "Tie Your Mother Down," "We Will Rock You" — any of them would work. If he were smart, he'd fulfill manifest destiny (and play to his fervent female fanbase) by doing the Dave Matthews Band's "Crash Into Me" for his second song. It'd be right in his wheelhouse, and it would kill. — Montgomery
Elise Testone
Like we said, for one week only, it's hers to lose. If there's any way for the perennial cellar-dweller to scrape herself up from the floor, it's a titanic tumble through one of Queen's stadium rockers. She could go obvious with "We Are the Champions" or go for broke with "Bohemian Rhapsody," which might actually be a bit too tricky for her if she's just looking to hang on. Then again, she can really blow it out if she thinks it's her last chance, so why not go all-in with Soundgarden's bombastic "Black Hole Sun"? — Kaufman
For whatever reason, I have a sneaking suspicion she's doing "Killer Queen"; maybe it has something to do with her penchant for the dramatic? "Radio Ga Ga" would also be a good fit, as would "I Want to Break Free." For her second song, does she live up to her raspy potential and do something like Taylor Dane's epic "Love Will Lead You Back"? Given that she could choose anything, well, your guess is as good as mine. — Montgomery
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Are Relationships Sacred? | Frank Love on Relationships
I am a light-hearted guy ? and, as many of the people closest to me put it, a ?knucklehead.? So, I find the generally serious, aggressive tone that looms over many relationships ? whether discussing their basics or specifics ? to be overkill. And a little dangerous.
Speaking freely can be important in relationships, and agreeing that nothing is too sacred to discuss can save you lots of heartache and confusion down the road. Without conversation and negotiation, assumptions may arise and linger. And assumptions can get us into trouble.
Sacred means ?reverently dedicated to some person, purpose or object.? Sure, there are certainly things I believe to be sacred ? including my family, my friendships and my quiet time. But I have learned that this reverence is mine and pretty much only mine. Strangers and even friends may not value any of these things. This value is determined and felt by me, but not by the world. To assume otherwise would only lead to disappointment.
Bottom line: You can make whatever you want to make sacred ? to you. But it gets tricky when others are involved. And because a relationship is an agreement between two people, it?s only as sacred as its participants make it. People change and, therefore, so do the players in agreements, often without your permission or consent.
Is your relationship or some aspect of it too sacred to discuss? Perhaps it would hurt too much if the two of you were to analyze or change it? Or, maybe you had a discussion, considered the matter closed, and made it clear that you never want to revisit it. But if there is something you believe to be set in stone, remember this: Stone breaks. It is just the nature of working with someone else. An understanding of this is both flexible and Powerful.
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Norton Identity Safe locks your passwords in the cloud, spares your failing memory
Norton's Identity Safe is a free online service that aims to end the curse of forgotten passwords. If you've got a few social networking accounts, then keeping track of all your keys can be tough. This service remembers all of your log-in details and inputs them automatically when you next visit. It'll warn you about malicious websites and even lock away sensitive data (credit card numbers, social security codes) so if your paperwork goes missing -- you aren't in too much trouble. The companion smartphone / tablet app offers the same integration across all of your devices and is available now for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android gear from today.
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Transformer Prime gets power of reincarnation with Team Win Recovery Project 2.1.2
Known affectionately as Twrp, this handy utility allows you to backup and recover your Android world even as you flit effortlessly between different custom ROMs. Two-point-oh worked great on a limited selection of devices, like the Nexus S, Kindle Fire and TouchPad, but this latest update brings improved support for Honeycomb tablets and ICS handsets like the Galaxy Nexus, while also doing its thing on the Transformer Prime for the first time. Team Win has even introduced a OpenRecoveryScript function, which lets apps influence the recovery process in order to preserve even more consciousness across rebirths. Now, if only we could root karma.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
More Anti-Trust Woes Ahead For Apple?
When John D. Rockefeller was told about the U.S. Supreme Court?s decision to break up Standard Oil, the founding titan turned to his golfing partner and said, ?Father Lennon, have you some money?? ?The priest first said, ?No,? but then asked, ?Why?? Rockefeller replied, ?Buy Standard Oil.? ?It was good advice.?Being subjected to stern anti-trust regulation was proof that Rockefeller had indeed built the most valuable private company in the world?? one that would ultimately be even more valuable broken into parts. This week, the Justice Department announced new monopolist targets as it slapped Apple and five of the largest book publishers with an antitrust lawsuit.?Attorney General Eric Holder accuses the companies of price collusion in connection with e-books. Already, three of the five publishers investigated, the Hachette Book Group, Simon & Schuster and HarperCollins, have agreed to a settlement that is likely to overturn the their ?agency? pricing model.?Macmillan and Penguin Group USA, also named in the suit, have not yet settled.greenhill nj plane crash plane crash new jersey beef o bradys bowl the hobbit the hobbit an unexpected journey dark knight rises trailer
Gmelius Promises To Improve the Look and Feel Of Your Gmail Inbox
Google started rolling out its new user interface for Gmail late last year. Not everybody is in love with it, of course, so it doesn't come as a surprise that a little cottage industry of Gmail enhancement tools has cropped up over the last few months. Google will soon migrate even those users who have, until now, resisted this change to the new version. Even if you hate the new Gmail design, though, you can reclaim some of your sanity - and screen estate - with a browser extension like Gmelius, which came out of beta today. Among the most useful features that Gmelius offers are the ability to customize Gmail's navigation icons to show both text and icons, for example, as well as tools to remove Google's people widget and Google chat from your inbox. Gmelius is available for Chrome, Firefox and Opera.patti stanger pasadena pasadena famu famu martina mcbride terry jones
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