WEEKEND WRAP UP: RIO IS NUMBER ONE, KANYE ROCKED COACHELLA, MEET LIVE NATIONS CEO, TORNADOES ROCKED THE SOUTHEAST US THIS WEEKEND

Rio was number one this weekend making over $40 million dollars. People must really like birds. Here are the totals:


Weekend Box Office Estimates (U.S.)
Apr 15 - 17 weekend
1 - Rio 20th Century Fox Distribution $40,000,000 TOTAL: $40,000,000
2 - Scream 4 N/A $19,279,000 TOTAL: $19,279,000
3 1 Hop Universal Pictures $11,166,760 TOTAL: $82,609,160
4 4 Soul Surfer Enticing Entertainment, TriStar Pictures, FilmDistrict $7,400,000 TOTAL: $19,997,000
5 2 Hanna Focus Features $7,326,624 TOTAL: $23,326,676
6 3 Arthur Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution $6,940,000 TOTAL: $22,348,000
7 5 Insidious FilmDistrict $6,856,554 TOTAL: $35,982,822
8 7 Source Code Summit Entertainment, LLC $6,300,000 TOTAL: $36,989,522
9 - Conspirator N/A $3,924,000 TOTAL: $3,924,000
10 6 Your Highness Universal Pictures $3,894,660 TOTAL: $15,952,425

More after the jump.

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WHO'S YOUR BOSS: MARK WILSON

In this segmant of who's your boss, we highlight one of the few companies that is still hiring, Ryla and it's ceo Mark Wilson. Ryla Inc. is a leading domestic provider of value-added customer contact services for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools.
Excellent Interactions Every Time. Domestically focused, Ryla delivers a range of customized customer contact services, including inbound customer care, tech support, help desk, outbound messaging, retention programs and back office process support. Additionally, Ryla specializes in delivering on-demand, project-based solutions requiring quick ramp-up for crisis response, seasonal retail and political needs - a growing niche in the contact center industry for which there are few providers. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Ga., Ryla is ranked as one of the fastest growing private companies in the nation by Inc. magazine and nationally recognized as a top workplace. Through its "small yet big" approach, Ryla offers the flexibility of a small company with the capabilities of a large company. For more information, visit www.ryla.com.
Also check the article in the ajc about Ryla hiring.
See we not only entertain, but we try to get you a job so you won't be @ home on the internet reading this blog all day.

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NEVER HEARD OF THIS COMPANY

During these cold winter days I started seeing this logo all over the place. I have never heard of this company before. With that being said I did what I do and hit the internet and went to the companies website. Now I see why I never heard of this clothing and apparel company. They specialize in extreme cold weather gear and sports like rock and mountain climbing. Two things I pretty much stay away from. But if your interested click here for a history of the company.  Also this is the company founder US billionaire Douglas Tompkins at his house near Carlos Pellegrini in Corrientes Province, Argentina. The US tycoon, who made a fortune through his North Face and Esprit clothing brands, has become a self-styled eco-warrior having purchased of a vast section of Argentina's northern sweet-water marshes in Corrientes province which he aims to turn into a vast national park

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WHO'S YOUR BOSS: COBY BROOKS

To piggyback on the Hooters story, here's the head hooter himself Coby Brooks. He will also be profiles on the new tv show UNDERCOVER BOSS. Brooks said as a high school and college student, he did dishwashing and other jobs at a Myrtle Beach Hooters. But two decades later, it’s not any easier. “I forgot how hot it could get in the kitchen and how much running around you can do,” he said

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MY SON IS GOING TO WANT THIS GAME

Grand Turismo 5 is supposed to come out this fall. I know my son is going to want this game yesturday. here is words from the Sony executive.

Uh oh. In an interview with Spanish website Canarias Al Dia, CEO of Sony Entertainment Portugal James Armstrong had some disconcerting words for Gran Turismo fans. Via Google translation (user subsonic offers another, human translation):

We believe that launching the product this fall, before Christmas, but not yet decided. I do not rule that uses the MC but I doubt it. ‘GT 5′ is a great hope for Sony, a very important game for the company, which generates much income. We would have wanted him out before but we think the priority we are giving it our best. I’m very confident in this game that we launch this year and help us consolidate PS3 as the console that is large.

WHO'S YOUR BOSS: DAN MASON

You may not know his face but you probably listen to his product all the time. This guy is Dan Mason, the ceo of CBS radio. Dan Mason serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of CBS RADIO. In this role, he oversees CBS RADIO's 134 stations on-air and myriad digital initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations of the division including radio stations like V-103 Atlanta, Dave 92.9 Atlanta and 1380 WAOK am in Atlanta. These are the real guys with the money and power.

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THIS IS CALLED BEING PUT ON BLAST

The president of one of the world's largest tech firms made his debut this week on a huge Times Square billboard - but it's not for some new software.

Instead, it seems Charles Phillips' long-term gal pal put it there to embarrass the married mogul.
Phillips, the president of Oracle software, is shown hugging YaVaughnie Wilkins under the words "Charles and YaVaughnie" and a quote, "You are my soulmate forever."
The billboards - two in Manhattan and others in Atlanta and San Francisco - tout the Web address of an online photo album containing what appears to be eight years worth of snaps of the duo vacationing, dancing, drinking and singing karaoke.

WHO'S YOUR BOSS: MICHAEL D GARRETT

Blame this guy if you come home and find your lights off. Michael D. Garrett is president and CEO of Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the nation's leading generators of electricity. Garrett, a Georgia native, began his Southern Company career in 1968 at Georgia Power. He has been president and CEO of Georgia Power since 2004