May 28, 2014
'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Post-Credits Scene Hints 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Plot
'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Post-Credits Scene Hints 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Plot
The "X-Men: Days of Future Past" post-credit scene has created quite a buzz among fans of the superhero franchise as it gives viewers a glimpse of the villain of the next instalment of the franchise."X-Men: Apocalypse" is set for a May 2016 release, but fans who had gone to watch the "X-Men: Days of Future Past" were teased with a brief view of the first mutant of the Marvel universe when a cloaked character was shown at the end of the movie.The mutant has grey skin and blue lips and thousands are seen chanting his name, En Sabah Nur, and bowing before him as he builds the great Pyramids with his mind."The post-credit sequence is a tease into what will be the Apocalypse movie," writer-producer Simon Kinberg told IGN. "Now the Apocalypse you see – that young boy – may not be the actor who plays the character in our movie. It's a deep back story glimpse into the character, but our movie doesn't take place in ancient Egypt and will likely not star a young boy Apocalypse."For the uninitiated, the Apocalypse is one of the earliest Marvel villains who believes in the theory that only the strongest should survive; whether it is a human or a mutant.This makes him a bigger threat as it will be evident in the 2016's instalment of the X-Men franchise.
According to Kinberg, Apocalypse will be the "darkest leader in the franchise" who will be a threat to both Magneto and Professor X.
"We're definitely approaching him as a super charismatic leader that will draw people to his cause," Kinberg said, according to Comic Book Movie. "So far, in the X-Men movies, there are really two leaders. You know, there's Eric/Magneto and what he did with the Brotherhood and Charles/Professor Xavier and what he did with the X-Men. Apocalypse presents a new leader, the darkest leader in the franchise."Apocalypse has a number of powers that include the capabilities to change his form at will, strength, speed, immortality, capability to manipulate objects with his mind and teleport among other. Because of these powers, Apocalypse was worshipped by a section of the human race.On and off, he has also been able to recruit other mutants to be on his team and this includes Angel, Gambit, Sunfire, Deathbird, and the Wolverine.'X-Men: Apocalypse' will have Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, and Jennifer Lawrence. The movie will be produced by Bryan Singer.
'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Post-Credits Scene Hints 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Plot
- By Keerthi Mohan
May 24, 2014 18:15 IST
X Men: Days of Future Past
According to Kinberg, Apocalypse will be the "darkest leader in the franchise" who will be a threat to both Magneto and Professor X.
"We're definitely approaching him as a super charismatic leader that will draw people to his cause," Kinberg said, according to Comic Book Movie. "So far, in the X-Men movies, there are really two leaders. You know, there's Eric/Magneto and what he did with the Brotherhood and Charles/Professor Xavier and what he did with the X-Men. Apocalypse presents a new leader, the darkest leader in the franchise."Apocalypse has a number of powers that include the capabilities to change his form at will, strength, speed, immortality, capability to manipulate objects with his mind and teleport among other. Because of these powers, Apocalypse was worshipped by a section of the human race.On and off, he has also been able to recruit other mutants to be on his team and this includes Angel, Gambit, Sunfire, Deathbird, and the Wolverine.'X-Men: Apocalypse' will have Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, and Jennifer Lawrence. The movie will be produced by Bryan Singer.
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Watch a 5-year-old spam the spacebar to access his dad's Xbox Live account
Watch a 5-year-old spam the spacebar to access his dad's Xbox Live account
Kids: they're our future, and apparently are also great at finding backdoors within video game security measures. Take 5-year-old Kristoffer Von Hassel from the San Diego area, for instance. His parents were curious about just how their son was accessing games on Dad's password-protected Xbox One profile. Well, as KGTV in California reports, it was as easy as spamming the space key on the password verification screen. If you thought Kristoffer's dad would be mad though, you'd be 100 percent wrong. The elder Von Hassel works in computer security and was pleased as punch when he learned how. The father and son team reported the backdoor to Microsoft, and Redmond rewarded Kristoffer with a year of Xbox Live, four games and $50. Had you been abusing this exploit yourself and were wondering why it went away, well, now you have the answer. The most ironic aspect of the whole ordeal? In the video below, Kinect recognizes the younger Von Hassel's guttural vocalizations and takes him to the Xbox One dashboard -- most of the times we ask nicely to launch Titanfall nothing ever happens.
[Image credit: KGTV]
[Image credit: KGTV]
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Yeah! Seed is second!
NTT DoCoMo Survey Ranks Best Gundam Series - Interest - Anime News Network
NTT Docomo's December "Voice of the People" survey asked users to vote on their favorite Gundam series. The results are shown below.
What do you think? What's your favorite Gundam series? Let us know in the comments!
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NTT DoCoMo Survey Ranks Best Gundam Seriesposted on 2014-01-29 17:00 EST by Bamboo Dong NTT Docomo's December "Voice of the People" survey asked users to vote on their favorite Gundam series. The results are shown below. - Mobile Suit Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam Seed
- Mobile Suit Z Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny
- Gundam W
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam V
- Gundam Build Fighters
- After War Gundam
- Turn A Gundam
- Mobile Suit Gundam AGE
What do you think? What's your favorite Gundam series? Let us know in the comments!
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Fan Tops Congratulatory Messages to Kana Asumi with Itasha - Interest - Anime News Network
Fan Tops Congratulatory Messages to Kana Asumi with Itasha - Interest - Anime News Network
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Fan Tops Congratulatory Messages to Kana Asumi with Itashaposted on 2014-01-15 18:00 EST by Bamboo Dong Fans of Kana Asumi (Yuno from Hidamari Sketch, Ran from Shugo Chara!) have been showing their happiness for the voice actress' marriage by offering their congratulations on Twitter, and by drawing fanart.
However, Asumi fan @Kashiken_N took it upon himself to top the rest by making his own itasha (car decorated in anime girls), which has already been driving the streets of Tokyo and spotted by other Twitter users.
Here's some shots of the car in action:
[Via Otakomu; Images from @Kashiken_N, @altofox, @postquotehome
However, Asumi fan @Kashiken_N took it upon himself to top the rest by making his own itasha (car decorated in anime girls), which has already been driving the streets of Tokyo and spotted by other Twitter users.
Here's some shots of the car in action:
January 9, 2014
In Singapore? Odds are, you’re looking for a new job
In Singapore? Odds are, you’re looking for a new job
By: Dhara Ranasinghe | Senior Writer 
In Singapore? Odds are, you’re looking for a new job
By: Dhara Ranasinghe | Senior Writer 
New year, new job for Singaporeans?
Tuesday, 7 Jan 2014 | 2:00 AM ET The latest report from recruitment firm Hudson suggests more than 70 percent of Singaporean employees are hunting for a new jobs this year. CNBC's Julia Wood reports.
A significant number of workers in Singapore intend to change jobs in the coming year, according to a new report by recruitment firm Hudson, in the latest sign of tight labor conditions in the city-state.
In its '2014 Salary & Employment Insights' report for Singapore, Hudson said that about 40 percent of workers surveyed have changed jobs in the last two years while about 71 percent are currently on the hunt for a new employer.
(Read more: Singapore economy hits a bump in fourth quarter)
"My feedback to a lot of organizations is that if you look around your room, 71 percent of people you are staring at are actively or passively looking for a new role and of that 71 percent, 87 percent expect to have a new job in the next 12 months," Andrew Tomich, executive general manager for Hudson Singapore, told CNBC. "For Singapore, this is a relatively high number."
Unemployment in the Southeast Asian state stands at 1.8 percent, well below levels in most developed countries. The unemployment rate is about 3.3 percent in Hong Kong and 4 percent in Japan.
In its '2014 Salary & Employment Insights' report for Singapore, Hudson said that about 40 percent of workers surveyed have changed jobs in the last two years while about 71 percent are currently on the hunt for a new employer.
(Read more: Singapore economy hits a bump in fourth quarter)
"My feedback to a lot of organizations is that if you look around your room, 71 percent of people you are staring at are actively or passively looking for a new role and of that 71 percent, 87 percent expect to have a new job in the next 12 months," Andrew Tomich, executive general manager for Hudson Singapore, told CNBC. "For Singapore, this is a relatively high number."
Unemployment in the Southeast Asian state stands at 1.8 percent, well below levels in most developed countries. The unemployment rate is about 3.3 percent in Hong Kong and 4 percent in Japan.
Rosland Rahman | AFP | Getty Images
People walk over the bridge across the river overlooking the financial district in Singapore on December 11, 2013.
Another key finding from the report by Hudson, whose clients include a number of multi-national firms, was expectations for a modest pay increase this year.
According to the survey, conducted in November, 86 percent of employees in Singapore expected a pay increase with almost 20 percent wanting an increase of more than 10 percent.
(Read more: For foreigners, has securing a job in Singapore just gotten harder?)
An rise in the cost of living and a high level of performance were the main reasons cited by workers for expecting a pay increase, Hudson said.
A majority of the employers surveyed by the firm, about 53 percent, expected to keep a steady headcount in the first three months of this year and aim to peg salary rises at 3-5 percent for the coming year.
That's still above inflation. Singapore's consumer price index stood at 2.6 percent in November from a year earlier, according to latest official data.
(Read more: Wage-cost worries creep up in Singapore)
"When you have a low unemployment rate and have the ability to secure another job very quickly, then it makes it very tough for employers to retain their people," said Hudson's Tomich.
"We looked at the other things you can do besides just raising salary. And we found that 90 percent of people valued bonuses and the next thing was flexible working hours. There is a change in the Singapore market because this doesn't normally come up," he added.
Salary increases are expected to be modest this year as the economy slows, a weekend report in Singapore's Strait Times newspaper cited recruitment, remuneration firms and industry associations as saying.
Data released last week showed Singapore's economy grew 4.4 percent on year in the fourth quarter of 2013, slowing from a 5.9 percent pace in the third quarter.
The Singapore government forecasts the economy to grow by 2-4 percent this year.
The Hudson report was based on a survey of 477 employers and 1,292 employees.
— By CNBC.Com's Dhara Ranasinghe; Follow her on Twitter
According to the survey, conducted in November, 86 percent of employees in Singapore expected a pay increase with almost 20 percent wanting an increase of more than 10 percent.
(Read more: For foreigners, has securing a job in Singapore just gotten harder?)
An rise in the cost of living and a high level of performance were the main reasons cited by workers for expecting a pay increase, Hudson said.
A majority of the employers surveyed by the firm, about 53 percent, expected to keep a steady headcount in the first three months of this year and aim to peg salary rises at 3-5 percent for the coming year.
That's still above inflation. Singapore's consumer price index stood at 2.6 percent in November from a year earlier, according to latest official data.
(Read more: Wage-cost worries creep up in Singapore)
"When you have a low unemployment rate and have the ability to secure another job very quickly, then it makes it very tough for employers to retain their people," said Hudson's Tomich.
"We looked at the other things you can do besides just raising salary. And we found that 90 percent of people valued bonuses and the next thing was flexible working hours. There is a change in the Singapore market because this doesn't normally come up," he added.
Salary increases are expected to be modest this year as the economy slows, a weekend report in Singapore's Strait Times newspaper cited recruitment, remuneration firms and industry associations as saying.
Data released last week showed Singapore's economy grew 4.4 percent on year in the fourth quarter of 2013, slowing from a 5.9 percent pace in the third quarter.
The Singapore government forecasts the economy to grow by 2-4 percent this year.
The Hudson report was based on a survey of 477 employers and 1,292 employees.
— By CNBC.Com's Dhara Ranasinghe; Follow her on Twitter
@DharaCNBC
Man named Sam Sung no longer works at Apple
Man named Sam Sung no longer works at Apple
By: Eli Langer | CNBC Social Media Producer
Man named Sam Sung no longer works at Apple
By: Eli Langer | CNBC Social Media Producer You may not have known that they were together, but Apple and Sam Sung have parted ways.
CNBC has learned that Sam Sung, a one-time specialist at an Apple store in Vancouver, hasn't worked at the giant tech company for months.
It was just a year ago when Sam Sung—or at least his business card—became a viral sensation when a visitor to an Apple store in Canada noticed the interesting name of the specialist assisting a family member.
CNBC has learned that Sam Sung, a one-time specialist at an Apple store in Vancouver, hasn't worked at the giant tech company for months.
It was just a year ago when Sam Sung—or at least his business card—became a viral sensation when a visitor to an Apple store in Canada noticed the interesting name of the specialist assisting a family member.
This week, this CNBC writer called the number on Sung's business card to confirm Sung's departure. We reached Apple's Pacific Centre, saying we were from CNBC and speaking with an employee who gave his name as John. It played like a scene from Abbott and Costello.
"Hi, I'd like to speak to Sam."
"Sam who?"
"Sam Sung."
"Oh. Sam Sung no longer works at Apple."
"Where did Sam Sung go?"
"He decided to move on. He may have wanted to do something else."
Sung was said to be very friendly to Huffington Post reporter Andree Lau before Thanksgiving 2012 when she visited the store to confirm his identity. "He said he was aware of the Internet interest but couldn't say much because of Apple's strict media policy," Lau wrote.
Apple declined to comment to CNBC on the status of the man who bears the name of its biggest rival.
At first, Sung did not respond to a message on LinkedIn. Once this story went live, though, we found our way to him.
"Want to know where [Sam Sung] went?" tweeted Victoria Welsby, a Vancouver-based headhunter and recruiter. "We stole him. He is at Holloway Schulz."
Holloway Schulz is a corporate recruiting firm.
Welsby put us in touch with Sung who said he would prefer not to comment for the time being out of respect for his current (and former) employer.
Proud of the accomplishment, Welsby offered the story this headline: "Sam Sung ends relationship with Apple to join top recruitment firm."
This got us thinking: What would be the best worst possible names for an Apple employee?
Here's our running list:
• Sam Sung
• Ann Droid (via Jack Baker)
• Mike Rosoft (via @jaslusher)
• Eric Son (via @donohuechris)
• Wendy Sfone (Windows Phone, heavy accent)
• Galaxie Esfore (via @AllDaveAllDay)
• Elle Gee (via Bobby Isaacson)
• Moe Terola
—By CNBC's Eli Langer. Follow him on Twitter at @EliLanger. CNBC's Ryan Ruggiero contributed to this story.
"Hi, I'd like to speak to Sam."
"Sam who?"
"Sam Sung."
"Oh. Sam Sung no longer works at Apple."
"Where did Sam Sung go?"
"He decided to move on. He may have wanted to do something else."
Sung was said to be very friendly to Huffington Post reporter Andree Lau before Thanksgiving 2012 when she visited the store to confirm his identity. "He said he was aware of the Internet interest but couldn't say much because of Apple's strict media policy," Lau wrote.
Apple declined to comment to CNBC on the status of the man who bears the name of its biggest rival.
At first, Sung did not respond to a message on LinkedIn. Once this story went live, though, we found our way to him.
"Want to know where [Sam Sung] went?" tweeted Victoria Welsby, a Vancouver-based headhunter and recruiter. "We stole him. He is at Holloway Schulz."
Holloway Schulz is a corporate recruiting firm.
Welsby put us in touch with Sung who said he would prefer not to comment for the time being out of respect for his current (and former) employer.
Proud of the accomplishment, Welsby offered the story this headline: "Sam Sung ends relationship with Apple to join top recruitment firm."
This got us thinking: What would be the best worst possible names for an Apple employee?
Here's our running list:
• Sam Sung
• Ann Droid (via Jack Baker)
• Mike Rosoft (via @jaslusher)
• Eric Son (via @donohuechris)
• Wendy Sfone (Windows Phone, heavy accent)
• Galaxie Esfore (via @AllDaveAllDay)
• Elle Gee (via Bobby Isaacson)
• Moe Terola
—By CNBC's Eli Langer. Follow him on Twitter at @EliLanger. CNBC's Ryan Ruggiero contributed to this story.
January 1, 2014
Uncut Sheet of Magic cards - Page 2
Uncut Sheet of Magic cards - Page 2
Uncut Sheet of Magic cards
Uncut Sheet of Magic cards
I've never seen one before (although, perhaps many of you see them all the time, I don't know). I know almost nothing about things like this. Is this worth anything? I realize it is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I was hoping for dollar value guesses.
My brother and best friend won this at PAX East. Any idea what it's worth? : magicTCG
My brother and best friend won this at PAX East. Any idea what it's worth? : magicTCG
Info on a foil GateCrash uncut sheet, 2013 post, saying the sheet might be worth "These are typically worth between 100$ for the sheets of Commons, $150-$200 for Uncommon sheets, and $250-$500 for the rares/mythics depending on the popularity of the set. These are not "magic cards" and I doubt you'll find many people who can convert these into magic cards, the cutting process is very very specific and it's not like you could take scissors to it to make them.".
Info on a foil GateCrash uncut sheet, 2013 post, saying the sheet might be worth "These are typically worth between 100$ for the sheets of Commons, $150-$200 for Uncommon sheets, and $250-$500 for the rares/mythics depending on the popularity of the set. These are not "magic cards" and I doubt you'll find many people who can convert these into magic cards, the cutting process is very very specific and it's not like you could take scissors to it to make them.".
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【Follow-Up Report】“Miss Korea” Entrants’ Similar Features Not the Product of Plastic Surgery | RocketNews24
【Follow-Up Report】“Miss Korea” Entrants’ Similar Features Not the Product of Plastic Surgery | RocketNews24
When head shots of this year’s Miss Korea entrants surfaced on the Internet, the world was shocked at how similar each girl’s features were. With the same pointed nose, slender chin, and eerily matching smile, it was easy for anyone to guess that these ladies all went to the same plastic surgeon. However, a second set of photos has surfaced, showing each girl wearing light makeup and dressed in very informal attire, confirming that this year’s Miss Korea entrants actually aren’t identical manmade clones.
As you can see, each young lady has her own set of unique features, confirming that someone on the Miss Korea Pageant staff went a little heavy on the photoshop with the first set of pictures. We aren’t sure what’s more shocking, the perception that each girl has undergone the same plastic surgery or the fact that each one was photoshopped to meet a certain standard of “beauty.”
【Follow-Up Report】“Miss Korea” Entrants’ Similar Features Not the Product of Plastic Surgery
Apr 29, 2013
When head shots of this year’s Miss Korea entrants surfaced on the Internet, the world was shocked at how similar each girl’s features were. With the same pointed nose, slender chin, and eerily matching smile, it was easy for anyone to guess that these ladies all went to the same plastic surgeon. However, a second set of photos has surfaced, showing each girl wearing light makeup and dressed in very informal attire, confirming that this year’s Miss Korea entrants actually aren’t identical manmade clones.As you can see, each young lady has her own set of unique features, confirming that someone on the Miss Korea Pageant staff went a little heavy on the photoshop with the first set of pictures. We aren’t sure what’s more shocking, the perception that each girl has undergone the same plastic surgery or the fact that each one was photoshopped to meet a certain standard of “beauty.”
(ha) The differences between Taiwan and China in hilarious comic form | RocketNews24
The differences between Taiwan and China in hilarious comic form | RocketNews24
Another day, another oddly specific “differences between two cities/regions” infographic. The following graphics seem to be taking the Internet by storm faster than so many .gif-laden “listicles” about how dogs are hilarious or something.
First, there were the pictographs about the differences between Germans and Chinese, then the one comparing Paris and New York, and now we get a look at Taiwan and Hong Kong. (Note: Some NSFW-ish language ahead.)
Like the artist of the Germans/Chinese pictographs, the author of these humorous comparison drawings was born in one country (Taiwan) and now lives in the other (Hong Kong), putting her in a good place to observe both cultures through a critical – and in this case scathingly sarcastic – lens.
The differences between Taiwan and China in hilarious comic form
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Another day, another oddly specific “differences between two cities/regions” infographic. The following graphics seem to be taking the Internet by storm faster than so many .gif-laden “listicles” about how dogs are hilarious or something.
First, there were the pictographs about the differences between Germans and Chinese, then the one comparing Paris and New York, and now we get a look at Taiwan and Hong Kong. (Note: Some NSFW-ish language ahead.)
Like the artist of the Germans/Chinese pictographs, the author of these humorous comparison drawings was born in one country (Taiwan) and now lives in the other (Hong Kong), putting her in a good place to observe both cultures through a critical – and in this case scathingly sarcastic – lens.
▼ We assume this is commentary on the air quality, and not specifically about each culture’s enthusiasm for nose picking.
▼ People in Hong Kong resemble Tokyoites and New Yorkers in that literally everything is incredibly urgent.
▼ Kids are absolutely miserable in both countries.
▼People in Hong Kong flip out over mildly inclement weather.
▼ Ads for tutors look decidedly sexier in Hong Kong!
▼Waitresses in Hong Kong will eat you alive.
▼ But the customer service in department stores is great!
▼ Again, like New York, everything in Hong Kong is life or death.
▼ This should give you a good idea of your odds of dying on the way to the hospital in both countries.
▼ Don’t go to a Starbucks in Hong Kong expecting to use the “no ice” trick for more delicious latte.
▼Friends in Hong Kong communicate with each other in “arcane mahjong jargon.”
▼ We have no idea why people in both countries have hideous facial scars.
▼ Be careful not to get into arguments on the subway in Hong Kong. You’ll get your ass handed to you and video of it will almost certainly end up on the Internet.
▼ Hong Kong truck drivers are all model material, but apparently feel some kind of calling to the truck driving lifestyle.
▼ Attitudes of waitresses.
▼Again, because everything in Hong Kong is incredibly urgent, escalators move at approximately the speed of light.
As we touched in on our write-up of the Germans/Chinese pictographs, it’s never good to make knee-jerk generalizations about entire groups of people, but we can’t help but have a laugh at Jie Jie’s over-the-top illustrations.
Stay tuned for more “This Place is Different From That Place” infographics in the coming days since the Internet has tends to crank out memes faster than a Hong Kong woman frantically running down an escalator during an earthquake.
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