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May 18th, 2013 at 1:49 pm

8 Freaky Animals With Human Parts

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Many animals are so in tune with the human species, that it might freak you out. Dogs can sense danger or sadness. Monkeys can use iPads. Honey badgers are all, “IDGAF,” and eating pistachios.

SEE ALSO: 20 Animals So Ugly They’re Cute

If you think that’s crazy, you haven’t seen the worst of it. We took these animals to a whole new level of anthropomorphism, thanks to the power of Photoshop.

Cat Eyes

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Pig Nose

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Bat Arms

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Horse Teeth

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Duck Face

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Snake Tongue

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Crab Legs

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Cat Hair

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  1. Bald Uakari

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  2. Elephant Seal

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  3. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

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  4. Proboscis Monkey

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  5. Lowland Streaked Tenrec

    Image courtesy of Flickr, Frank Vassen

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  6. Axolotl

    Image courtesy of Flickr, wheelcosmic

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  7. Shoebill

    Image courtesy of Flickr, Frank Wouters

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  8. California Condor

    Image courtesy of Flickr, USFWS Pacific Southwest Region

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  9. Naked Mole Rat

    Image courtesy of Flickr, Mark Dumont

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  10. Sea Cucumber

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May 18th, 2013 at 1:49 pm

‘Anchorman 2′ Trailer Assembles the News Team Once Again

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The obscure members of the Channel 4 News Team have assembled in the first trailer for Anchorman 2, the sequel to 2004′s popular comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Dubbed Anchorman: The Legend Continues, the flick hits theaters Dec. 20.

Will Ferrell returns as anchorman Ron Burgundy alongside his misfit squad consisting of sportscaster Champ Kind (David Koechner), field reporter Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and meteorologist Brick Tamland (Steve Carell).

While not in the teaser, Christina Applegate will reprise her role as spunky go-getter Veronica Corningstone, and Kristin Wiig will join the crew as Tamland’s wife.

Ferrell, dressed as Ron Burgundy, announced the sequel on Conan in March 2012.

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May 18th, 2013 at 1:49 pm

Controversial Video Campaign Sparks Conversation and Other Top Comments

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  1. Campaign Mocks AF CEO by Donating Brand’s Clothes to Homeless

    After Abercrombie Fitch’s CEO basically said that his company’s clothes were only intended for skinny cool-kids, an LA-based writer created a video meant to shame the company.

    Reader Julia McIntosh challenged other commenters to try and see value in Mike Jeffries’ honesty.

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  2. Campaign Mocks AF CEO by Donating Brand’s Clothes to Homeless

    Michael Radzwilla argued that regardless of whether or not the video was PC, it did, in fact, give new clothes to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

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  3. ‘Geography of Hate’ Maps Racist, Homophobic, Ableist Tweets

    A group of geography academics called Floating Sheep created a map called “Geography of Hate” that illustrates data of racist, homophobic and ableist tweets in the U.S.

    While some said that they’d rather see a map of love than one that showed hate, Gary Angles brought up an interesting point: hate is easily identifiable as negative, but love comes in infinite forms.

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  4. ‘Geography of Hate’ Maps Racist, Homophobic, Ableist Tweets

    Robert Fierst, like many other commenters, argued that the map overgeneralized and did not accurately reflect the sentiment of each state toward race, sexuality, and able-bodiedness.

    Nonny Mus, however, challenged him to take a closer look at the methodology and to think about what the project was really getting at.

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  5. Facebook Home Finally Hits 1 Million Downloads

    Facebook Home hit 1 million downloads recently, but the reaction to the launcher from our commenters was underwhelming.

    Laura Inlow was one of the many who downloaded, and then uninstalled, the Facebook Home launcher.

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  6. Facebook Home Finally Hits 1 Million Downloads

    Zachary Starkey also expressed disappointment with Facebook Home, but offered some constructive insight as to how the launcher could be improved.

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  7. iOS 7 Concept Video Shows Off Completely New Look

    The “full service” digital agency, Simply Zesty, released a concept video of what they imagined a future iOS 7 could look like.

    Jason Spencer wondered why Apple would introduce desktop-type apps to the iOS 7 if they had avoided doing so in the past.

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There are two sides to every story, even a viral video.

In the top comments above, we’ve highlighted our readers’ reactions to the contentious campaign against Abercrombie and Fitch. After the company’s CEO Mike Jeffries publicly stated that he “doesn’t want larger people shopping in his store,” Greg Karber created a video in which he gives the company’s branded clothing to homeless people for free.

Karber’s intention was to publicly condemn Jeffries’ statement, but some of our commenters had an adverse reaction to the video. We’ve highlighted the debate in the gallery above. Which side of the controversy do you agree with? Let us know in the comments section below.

Floating Sheep, a group of geography academics, created the “Geography of Hate,” a map that shows where geotagged racist, homophobic and ableist tweets come from in the U.S. While many commenters argued that the map doesn’t take population size into account and therefore does not accurately convey which states were more “hateful” than others, Floating Sheep did rely on the ratio of hateful tweets rather than the quantity.

Other commenters expressed annoyance that the map highlighted something negative rather than focusing on the good in the world. People’s reactions to this map were so strong, in fact, that the organization recently addressed the concerns on its homepage.

SEE ALSO: Adobe’s Move to the Cloud Incites Anger and Other Top Comments

Readers were also extremely impassioned by this iOS 7 concept video created by Simply Zesty. Some said the video reminded them too much of the Windows Phone, while others complained about the flat design.

Finally, Facebook recently announced that Facebook Home has reached one million downloads. While one million downloads is certainly an impressive number, an overwhelming number of our commenters said that they uninstalled the launcher almost immediately after giving it a try. Have you taken Facebook Home for a spin yet? If so, let us know in the comments section below.

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May 18th, 2013 at 7:46 am

‘Bang With Friends’ Gets Booted From App Store

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We might need to call it “Banned With Friends.” A week after debuting the new mobile client for anonymous friend banging, the iOS version of Bang With Friends (BWF) was removed from the App Store by Apple.

Bang With Friends debuted in January and quickly took off in popularity. The concept is simple: Users log in with Facebook and select what friends they want to bang. Only friends that have mutually selected the other user show-up in a “down to bang” queue.

The app claims more than 1 million users, even though it’s not without its share of controversy. In addition to questions about creepy factor, the anonymity of users has come into question. Earlier this month, it became possible to find out if some of your friends had signed-up for the service on Facebook. A mobile version for iOS and Android debuted last week.

While the Android version is still available, iPhone users are directed to this page, which promises that the app will be back “soon.”

BWF co-founder and CEO Colin Hodge told Valleywag that he’s working to get it back in the store, confirming that Apple did boot the app.

While Apple is certainly no stranger for kicking apps out of the store that seem to violate various rules on nudity, pornography and sexuality — whether deserved or not — I don’t think the substance of the app is necessarily the problem. Grindr has had an iPhone app for years and it’s not substantively different from BWF, aside from the direct Facebook connection. Likewise, Ashley Madison, a service that encourages infidelity between spouses, has an iPhone app and it even features a “nearby” feature for better geolocation targeting.

Sure, BWF is crass and frat-tastic, but is it really ban worthy? We’ve reached out the Apple for information on the ban.

Should BWF be allowed in the App Store? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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May 18th, 2013 at 7:46 am

Why Can’t Millennials Find Jobs?

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Your inability to land a job might be blamed on the economy, your chosen college major or just the fact that you’re not a code-happy engineer.

For many, it’s less about finding a job and more about finding a good job. Those are the underemployed in the Millennial generation who don’t show up in unemployment reports.

Meanwhile, the older generations have one word for what Millennials are experiencing: Entitlement, or wanting to have things without working to earn them.

However, a Pew Research Study shows Millennials are not entitled; rather, having a high-paying job is low on their list of priorities, underneath both helping others and being a good parent.

What else is working against Millennial job seekers?

A survey of recruiters by Braun Research Inc. for staffing firm Adecco, found that 66% of hiring managers do not believe college graduates are ready for the workforce. Rather than hiring new grads for entry-level positions, recruiters are looking to bring in people with experience. The one piece of advice given is to get your foot in the door by taking a position that may not be ideal, but at a company where there’s potential for growth.

It’s worth mentioning that paid work experience — even if it’s freelance — can make a difference.

Say your resume does get you to the interview stage?

Half of hiring managers say wearing attire ill-suited for an interview was one of the biggest mistakes they saw. Others include lack of eye contact (33%), checking phone or texting (30%), fidgeting (26%) and bad posture (22%). Other interview horror stories? Nearly half of hiring managers (44%) said showing up late or on the wrong date was a mistake they witnessed in job seekers.

Activity on social sites can also work against you — hiring managers might have different opinions about how one should behave online. For example, it’s a bad idea to post about your job interview on social media, unless the position in question involves networking and it makes sense to post “Great to meet with @so-and-so at @companyname” on your professionally appropriate Twitter account.

One online privacy company wants to address the potential negative effects of social profiles. An Abine survey found that while most students updated their resume as part of a job search, less than 30% spent time removing potentially damaging content from social media accounts. Also, 84% have not created a professional website or other positive online content which would improve online search results for their name. If you’re unaware how potential employers will perceive you online, try out Abine’s Hireability Calculator.

If you’re in a position to hire employees, what advice would you give to Millennials on the hunt for a great job? If you’re a job seeker, what has worked for you?

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May 18th, 2013 at 7:46 am

15 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

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It has been another busy week as summer approaches, and everyone gets restless for the warm weather. If you’ve been too preoccupied soaking up some rays to check out the news, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.

We at Mashable have rounded up the most important updates in tech and social media to keep you informed. So read below for tons of digital media resources, including everything you need to know about the Google I/O keynote and a great roundup of apps to help you get around your city.

  • 5 Security Tips for Facebook Mobile
    You could be doing a lot more to protect your public and private Facebook information, especially if you’re a frequent mobile user. Find out how.

  • 25 Startups in Unlikely Places Around the Globe
    The world’s cities are all trying to emulate Silicon Valley’s example and become the next global hub. We’ve rounded up 25 startups — from Russia to New Zealand, Lagos to the Himalayas and Krakow to Uruguay — to show that innovation is not about being in the right place, it’s about doing the right thing.

  • 10 Best Users to Follow on Vine
    We highlight of some of Vine’s best accounts, which feature creative uses of stop-motion, videos of beautiful drawings and more.

  • 11 Tips and Tricks for Spotify Power Users
    Learn how to become a Spotify power user, including how to discover new music, interact with friends and followers, and add a bevy of useful apps.

  • 8 Things VCs Think About When Valuing Your Startup
    How much is your company worth, and how are valuations set? Mashable spoke with VCs about what goes into the equation.

  • 8 Hot Gadgets to Supercharge Your Summer
    Whether your M.O is to head to the nearest pool, venture out to the local lake or just bicycle around town, take some gadgets along for the ride.

  • 5 Services That Will Sequence Your DNA
    If you’re looking to learn more about your genes, there are several options you can pursue that will ship directly to you.

  • How to Encourage Good Behavior in Anonymous Communities
    Chris Poole of 4chan and Jeffrey Lin of Riot Games explain how online communities can flourish while still having anonymous members.

  • 16 Apps to Help You Get Around Your City
    Whether you’re exploring a new city or trying to find the fastest route to a new restaurant in your neighborhood, there are many apps that can help out.

  • Everything You Need to Know About Google’s Big Announcements
    Although no one jumped out of a plane wearing Google Glass this year, the company announced at its annual developer’s conference some cool new products.

  • Hands-On With the New Google Maps
    Google unveiled a brand new look for Google Maps on Wednesday. Redesigned from the ground up, the new Maps can take you from space to inside buildings.

  • 7 Tablet Apps for Shopaholics
    With unique ideas, a crisp UI and smart social integration, you’ll find more than just a shopping website tucked into these tablet apps.

  • 3 Apps for a Better Night’s Sleep
    Tired of feeling tired? Your phone can help you sleep better, for longer. Hack College tells you how.

  • 30 Unconventional Business Cards
    Looking to spruce up your branding? Check out these 30 creative business cards that leave quite the lasting impression.

  • 7 Google Talk Alternatives
    We rounded up seven instant messaging clients you can use instead of Google Talk.

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    May 18th, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Wi-Fi Network Breaks Speed Record

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    Think your network is fast? Getting a gigagbyte-sized movie over your local wireless network to your hard drive in a few seconds is old hat. Now there’s a network that can push a 2-hour, high-definition movie to a computer a mile away in less time than it takes to read a single word.

    At the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, a new record has been set: 40GB per second over a distance of about .6 of a mile. That’s like sending 10 high-def feature films.

    What makes this possible is a combination of better hardware and the use of higher radio frequencies, in this case, 240 gigahertz. That hardware is a set of chips developed at Karlsruhe that can process signals at higher frequencies. Higher frequencies mean smaller components, since a shorter wavelength can be picked up by a smaller antenna (which is why FM and AM radios need relatively large antennas, while Wi-Fi receivers can use small ones). These chips were only a few millimeters on a side.

    The high frequencies are necessary for moving lots of data — the number of bits that can travel over the airwaves is inversely proportional to the wavelength. The shorter the wavelength, the more data that can go in a given time.

    A Wi-Fi network operates at 2.4 or 5 GHz, and tens of megabytes per second is not uncommon. Smartphones on the latest networks work at frequencies somewhat below that, and it’s no accident that they struggle to hit 10MB per second.

    At some high frequencies moisture in the air can cause the signal to fade, but 240 GHz seems to be in a sweet spot where there’s little interference from moisture. Since transmissions can go much further than a Wi-Fi router can manage, there’s a possibility this type of transmitter would work well for rural areas where laying down fiber-optic cable — the gold standard of transmission speed — is too expensive to justify.

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    May 18th, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Nintendo Will Get Revenue From All YouTube Videos Featuring its IP

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    Nintendo will collect revenue from fan-made YouTube videos that feature content from its games, according to a statement by the company.

    That means any time someone uploads a walkthrough or “let’s play” video — a popular format where players demo the first 10 to 30 minutes of a game — Nintendo will be able to collect royalties on it.

    “For most fan videos this will not result in any changes, however, for those videos featuring Nintendo-owned content, such as images or audio of a certain length, adverts will now appear at the beginning, next to or at the end of the clips,” said a Nintendo statement to GameFront. “We continually want our fans to enjoy sharing Nintendo content on YouTube, and that is why, unlike other entertainment companies, we have chosen not to block people using our intellectual property.”

    Nintendo will accomplish this by using YouTube’s Content Match ID system, which allows publishers, television networks or record labels to identify if content being used in a video is something from their products. Those entities can then monetize those videos.

    Minecraft creator Markus Persson, better known as Notch, commented on Twitter Thursday that he was offered the same options by YouTube, meaning it’s something more publishers could consider.

    YouTube creator Zack Scott has gained a huge following for his Let’s Play videos, with more than 81 million views on his gaming-focused YouTube channel. He posted a lengthy response on his Facebook page to Nintendo’s decision. Scott calls himself a serious Nintendo fan, and his YouTube videos of Nintendo games do well. His video for the recently released 3DS title Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon has nearly 400,000 views.

    “I think filing claims against LPers is backwards. Video games aren’t like movies or TV. Each play-through is a unique audiovisual experience. When I see a film that someone else is also watching, I don’t need to see it again. When I see a game that someone else is playing, I want to play that game for myself! Sure, there may be some people who watch games rather than play them, but are those people even gamers?”

    Scott goes on to say that gamers watch his videos, and others like him, to get insight on how to beat a game or for his specific commentary. Scott said he will ultimately choose no longer to feature Nintendo games on his channel for fear of reprisal in the future, and to protest for the vibrant “Let’s Play” community.

    How do you think Nintendo should handle videos of its products on YouTube? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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    May 18th, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Report: Yahoo Board to Meet Sunday to Mull $1.1 Billion Tumblr Purchase

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    Yahoo looks to be very seriously eyeing a Tumblr acquisition, according to a report from AllThingsD.

    The tech blog is reporting that the Yahoo board plans to meet Sunday to mull a $1.1 billion all-cash bid for Tumblr. ATD cautions that the deal could fall apart, but was on track as of Friday evening. If the board votes in favor of the deal, it could be announced Monday, a day in which Yahoo has already scheduled a major press conference.

    Reps from Yahoo and Tumblr could not be reached for comment on the report.

    The report goes on to say that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has been intensely interested in Tumblr for the past six weeks and feels that the microblogging platform’s young-skewing audience and mobile savvy are just what Yahoo needs to reinvent itself. Sources tell ATD that Tumblr CEO would continue to operate it as an autonomous, separate entity. Karp would be locked into a four-year deal that would reward him based on the business’s performance.

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    May 17th, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Manager Uses Urban Dictionary to Defend UFC Fighter’s Gay Twitter Slur

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    This isn’t exactly your textbook bit of damage control PR.

    UFC fighter Nate Diaz (above) was suspended by the mixed martial arts body on Thursday night for earlier in the week using a gay slur against another fighter. That’s typically where a manager or someone else would step in and get the athlete to apologize and talk about the perils of using inappropriate, insensitive language, right?

    Wrong.

    Instead, Diaz’s manager Mike Kogan directed offended parties to the slang terminology website Urban Dictionary to justify the slur.

    Diaz drew his suspension for a since-deleted tweet in which he criticized another fighter for taking bonus money that would have gone to fighter Pat Healy until Healy was ruled ineligible for the purse because of a positive marijuana test.

    “I feel bad for pat Healy that they took a innocent mans money and I think the guy who took the money is the biggest F** in the world,” Diaz wrote, according to screenshots of the post.

    Kogan then took to Twitter himself to tell people to “please read from Urban Dictionary” in this gem of a defense:

    Later on Thursday afternoon, the website MMAjunkie.com gave Kogan yet another chance do a little PR and walk things back. Here’s part of what he had to say:

    “Guess what? The word f****t, at least in Northern California, and where Nate is from, means b****. It means you’re a little punk. It has nothing to do with homosexuals at all. So when Nate made the comment that he made, he didn’t make it in reference to homosexuals or calling Caraway a homosexual. He just said it was a b**** move.

    Sports stars mess up on Twitter all the time. That’s unfortunate and reprehensible. But, with acknowledgment and apology, it’s often forgivable. In the age Jason Collins and rising awareness of homophobia in sports, however, a defense like Kogan’s is somewhat mind-boggling.

    What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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