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The XY Factor
Isaiah 42:1
The Lord will march forth like a mighty hero; He will come out like
a warrior, full of fury. He will shout His battle cry and crush all His enemies (v.13).
Strategy games have never been my desire on game
night. I remember the first time my husband
taught me how to play RISK. Being a strong
melancholy woman, I was devastated when after 2 hours
of playing I had only a handful of soldiers to show for
my efforts. In contrast, my husband had amassed a huge
army—wiping me off the board in his campaign to conquer
every continent. I think I'll be content with playing Scrabble;
I'll let my hubby and others contend for world domination.
Satan and his forces work hard to emasculate the
warrior heart of every man—promoting the lies that men
must be like women or by taking men prisoner through
pornography. Unsure of what real strength looks like, many
men subconsciously succumb to the false idea that playing
the conquering hero on a video game is the greatest
measurement of manhood.
They couldn't be further from the truth.
Although a woman appreciates it when a guy
understands what she needs, a man's highest calling
isn't found in learning to make a woman happy. The
greatest goal for a man is to give his life willingly and
unreservedly for God's glory (Ps. 86:12; Rom. 6:13).
While Jesus is compassionate, merciful, and gentle, we
must also remember that He is the epitome of a warrior
(v.13). God didn't create men to be in bondage to their
sexual appetites or their passivity. Neither did He create
them to be women. In every seemingly ordinary moment, the battle between
light and darkness rages. Men were made to fight for what is right.
For the body of Christ to function as God intended, the church must:
• Realize that God places a unique calling on men.
• Challenge men to lead strongly as they live selflessly.
• Teach men that true strength is found in godly surrender.
—Regina Franklin
Read Revelation 19:11 to see the connection
between Christ as our spotless sacrifice and as
our conquering King.
What fallout do we see in families as the result of
a wrong understanding of what manhood
means? In what ways can the church instill in men
an understanding of the strategic calling God has
placed on their lives?


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Sweet revenge as Strathmore floor Vikings, Kenya Police fell Parklands
Monday January 11 2016
Strathmore University Scorpions on Sunday began the second leg of the Kenya Hockey Union women's National League with a 2-0 over Vikings at the City Park Stadium, Nairobi.
Two first half goals by Kenya International Gilly Okumu gave the varsity side the win. It was sweet revenge for Scorpions who lost the reverse fixture 1-0.
Scorpions coach Meshack Senge praised his charges for the victory, urging them to maintain consistency during the second half of the season.
"We controlled the match right from the onset and utilised our chances well. We don't want to drop any points in this leg so that we can keep up with the leaders," Senge told Daily Nation Sport.
Scorpions scored in their first attack of the match when Okumu finished off a well worked move, firing past Vikings keeper Angela Kogei.
The goal sprung Vikings into action and they threatened with a series of short corners.
Scorpions however, doubled their lead after 31 minutes when Okumu fired another field goal to give her team a two-goal cushion before half-time.
The second half was rather a dull affair, Scorpions failed to add more goals as Vikings failing to create any chances.
"Conceding an early goal affected us and we were unable to recover. We allowed them (Scorpions) to much room and they punished us," Vikings coach Clyde Mbaha said.
On Saturday, the 2013 league champions Kenya Police began the second leg of the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) men's Premier League with a 4-0 win over Parklands.
Goals from Felix Okoth, Moses Cheplaiti, Richard Birir and Willis Okeyo gave the law enforcers the deserved win over Parklands.
Police coach Kenneth Kaunda praised his charges for the win saying: "It was our first game of the year, we gave our all and got the win. We hope to complete the weekend on top of the league standings," Kaunda said.
In another match, two time league champions Strathmore Gladiators beat 2012 champions Sikh Union 2-0.
Earlier, Women's Premier League champions Telkom Orange's match against Sliders was called off due to power failure.

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Permutations, Combinations, Arrangements, and Strings
Date: 10/22/2007 at 01:00:20 From: David Subject: permutations vs. multiplication counting principle Many people define permutation as an ordered arrangement of elements when elements are selected without repetition. But suppose you have a 4-question true-false test. Would the possible arrangement of answers, say, TFFT, be a permutation? I think not because the T and F are used with repetition. The number of answer arrangements is found by using the multiplication counting principle (not the permutation formula). This is VERY confusing to students--since order DOES make a difference here. But I do NOT think it is a true permutation. This is akin to a discussion on ordinary combination locks--which, of course do NOT involve combinations. But these are NOT really permutation locks either--because the first and third numbers can repeat. So, I call them "permutation locks--with a twist." The same "confusion" occurs with the usual problems about Heads and Tails. Is an arrangement such as HHHT on four flips a permutation? Even in a context where we would like to distinguish HHHT from, say, HHTH (both have 3 heads and a tail), I would say it's an arrangement, but not a permutation. But, am I too pedantic on this topic?
Date: 10/22/2007 at 13:40:15 From: Doctor Peterson Subject: Re: permutations vs. multiplication counting principle Hi, David. No, you're not too pedantic. It's important to understand that this is not a permutation, because if it were you could use the permutation formula to count them, and you can't. A permutation is, by definition, a selection of k distinct elements from a set, in a specific order. Both distinctness (no repetition) and order are important. Actually, the primary meaning is simply an ordering of (ALL) elements of a set; the permutation formula gives the number of permutations of SUBSETS of a given size. (Combinations are subsets of a given size without regard to order.) See the following page: Wolfram's Mathworld: Permutation http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Permutation.html A result in a true/false test, or coin flipping, or a "combination" on a lock is neither a permutation nor a combination, but a "string", according to this page, which distinguishes four similar concepts: Wolfram's Mathworld: Ball Picking http://mathworld.wolfram.com/BallPicking.html I don't know that I've seen "string" as a general term in this context, but it is certainly the same idea; I think of a string as an ordered list of "letters" from some "alphabet", which fits all your examples. Again, see Wolfram's Mathworld: String http://mathworld.wolfram.com/String.html The following page defines "arrangement" as either a permutation or a combination, the key attribute being distinctness. So your example is not an arrangement in this sense: Wolfram's Mathworld: Arrangement http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Arrangement.html If you have any further questions, feel free to write back. - Doctor Peterson, The Math Forum http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
Date: 10/26/2007 at 21:27:55 From: David Subject: Thank you (permutations vs. multiplication counting principle) Dear Doctor Peterson: Thank you so much for your help with respect to my question about permutations / combinations. You have educated me on a new term-- string. I can tell you that I have been teaching stats courses for many years at the community college level and never knew exactly how to refer to this concept. I am delighted to know that I am not "too pedantic" on this topic. David
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text: NACS / Media / NACS Daily Costco Tops List as Most Popular Gas Station According to a recent Market Force survey, wholesale clubs continue to lure customers to their pumps. June 19, 2013 Page ContentBOULDER, Colo. – Costco is where North Americans prefer to fill their gas tanks, according to a new study by Market Force Information. Wholesale clubs once again beat out traditional gas stations in popularity, with Sam's Club coming in second behind Costco among the more than 7,600 study participants. QuikTrip, Wawa and RaceTrac also had strong showings in third, fourth and fifth place, respectively. Costco also ranked number one in Market Force's 2012 gas station study. With their low prices and convenient gas pumps, grocers and wholesale clubs are continuing to take market share from national gas retailers. When asked where they most frequently fuel their cars, less than half (49%) said they go to a national gas station chain, and 21% said they visit a local gas station. Meanwhile, nearly one-third (30%) said they most frequently fuel up at either a grocery store or wholesale club. This is on par with the 2012 gas station survey by Market Force when 32% said they fill up most often at a grocery store or wholesale club. When the results were analyzed across four U.S. regions, Costco remained in the top spot in the West, garnering 17% of the votes, while ARCO/ampm came in second with 11%, and Chevron and Shell tied for third with 9%. Speedway was a clear winner in the Midwest with 15%, followed by BP (9%) and Shell (8%). In the South, Shell earned 13% of the votes, with Walmart ranking second (11%) and Kroger in third (10%). In the Northeast, Sunoco dominated with 12%, followed by Hess/Hess Express and Shell (tying for second with 8% of the votes), and Exxon Mobil in third with 7%. For most gas station visitors, it's all about location, location, location. Convenience is the factor that consumers said they like most about their preferred gas station — in fact, it ranked slightly higher than fuel prices, which was second on the list. Other important factors included ease of entry and exit, a feeling of safety and cleanliness. Features like environmental consciousness and car wash promotions were lower on the list. "It's no surprise to fuel brands that consumers care most about price and convenience, but what this research also points to is that consumers also make decisions based on the service they receive at their favorite locations," said Janet Eden-Harris, chief marketing officer for Market Force, in a press release. "Cleanliness, friendliness, amenities — they all matter." Market Force also wanted to find out how each chain fared individually in the five areas that consumers indicated matter most to them, and what drives them to frequent one gas station over another. When it analyzed the leading chains according to the top five attributes (convenient location, fuel price, ease of entry and exit, feeling of safety and cleanliness), QuikTrip and Costco snagged first and second place in nearly every area. Casey's General Store took the top spot for convenient location and second place for ease of entry and exit, while Sam's Club was second in highly important fuel price category. Phillips 66 was among the top three for feeling of safety, and RaceTrac performed consistently well across the board. The survey also looked at nine other attributes — from fuel promotions to friendliness of fuel assistants to curb apparel — and asked consumers to rank the gas stations on those customer experience variables. QuikTrip again made a strong showing, leading in five of the nine categories. Phillips 66 fared well for the friendliness of its fuel assistant, amenities, car wash promotions and reliable window cleaning materials. Kroger's fuel promotions were tops in consumers' minds, while Chevron had the best brand reputation and the second best fuel quality (behind QuikTrip). "In this survey, we found that nearly half of consumers were either unsatisfied or neutral in regards to their most recent trip to a gas station," said Eden-Harris. "This presents significant opportunity for gas stations to increase their business by delighting their customers on several customer experience variables. Market Force has found that delighted customers are eight times more likely to recommend a business to friends, compared to neutral consumers." Subscribe to NACS Daily News Feed Also in This Issue from NACS Daily U.S. Smoking Rate DeclinesCostco Tops List as Most Popular Gas StationWill New FDA Graphic Tobacco Warning Labels Pass Legal Challenge?Grab-and-Go Sales on the RiseU.S. Exports Oil to the WorldAcheiving a Less Assembly-Line Look Advertisements Related News Fueling Tomorrow's VehiclesApr 4, 2014Consumer Pessimism Deepens Despite Gas Price DeclinesOct 16, 2013Consumers Began 3rd Quarter With Renewed Optimism, But…Jul 29, 2013


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Educators are often the first to report potential child abuse or neglect situations since they observe children so regularly in their classrooms.
Salt Lake City (PRWEB) April 10, 2014
School Improvement Network, the leader in educator effectiveness resources, today announced a new survey gathering educator insight on the prevalence of child abuse and neglect in support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The survey comes as part of School Improvement Network's "Voices of Education" surveys, which gather educator insight on real issues affecting education across the US.
"Educators are often the first to report potential child abuse or neglect situations since they observe children so regularly in their classrooms," said Chet D. Linton, CEO and president of School Improvement Network. "As such, their insights and experiences are essential to truly understanding this issue and forming solutions that can help children in need."
The five-question survey asks educators how often they see symptoms of the various types of child abuse and neglect in their students, what resources are available to help them help their students, and other related questions. Survey results will be publicly available at the end of April and will be used to guide future awareness efforts, research, and resource development.
Click here to take the survey about child abuse and neglect prevention.
Click here to see other "Voices of Education" surveys.
About School Improvement Network
Founded in 1991 by teachers, School Improvement Network has spent decades researching and documenting the best practices in education. From this research, School Improvement Network has developed the Educator Effectiveness System. This system delivers a process to improve teacher practice and gives educators a set of powerful tools to drive the process. Research shows that districts and schools that use the tools in the Educator Effectiveness System produce better teachers and, as a result, experience dramatic increases in student achievement, driving up student proficiency by an average of 18 percent in a single year. School Improvement Network works with thousands of schools and districts in every state and around the world and has visited over 3,500 classrooms to document best practices in action. Learn more at http://www.schoolimprovement.com.
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Which party benefits from rain on election day?
Published 10:12 am, Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Scientists have studied weather and elections and found that conditions on Election Day do change voting patterns.
First of all, snow and rain do reduce turnout. How much? One study in the Journal of Politics found:
Each inch of rain experienced on election day drove down voter turnout by an average of just under 1%, while each inch of snow knocked 0.5 percent off turnout. Though the effect of snow is less on a "per inch" basis, since multiple-inch snowfall totals are far more common than multiple-inch rainfall events, we can conclude that snow is likely to have a bigger negative impact on voter turnout.
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So what's in store this year?
Hurricane Sandy delivered a tropical punch to the United States a week before the election, but the weather on election day looks much more favorable.
Six days before the election we can begin to have some confidence in what forecast models are predicting, and the weather across much of the United States appears to be mild for the most part.
And except for the northeastern United States, most the country will see seasonably warm conditions.
With that said, there are some issues of note next Tuesday in key battleground states.
OHIO: A state many pundits believe Mitt Romney must win to gain the Presidency, could see some light snow in the eastern half of the state.
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Given the "light" amounts of rain and snow forecast, it seems that this year's weather won't have a significant effect on the 2012 Presidential elections. However, if some of that light snow turns heavy, it could benefit Mitt Romney in some key battleground states.


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The largest Jewish celebration ever held here marked the opening Sunday of the first Jewish public building in Mexico City, the new building for the Jewish School endowed by three local Jews.
More than 2,000 persons attended the dedication. There was a musical program and performances by Jewish school children and M. Berger, director, outlined the history of the school for the last eleven years. Joseph Tchnornitzky, a teacher, made the opening address and H. B. Tafelov presided.
The school, which has been recognized by the Government, was the gift of Meyer Katz, H. S. Barru and Sam Rosen.


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Definitely the most gorgeous and time consuming blouse I have made in a long while!
This is Vogue 1387 by Rebecca Taylor in a heavy, slubby polester fabric. Just look at the details!
As well there are cuffs with plackets and a rounded back hemline – phew! I took my time with this one; it was a two week sewing project. I also did French seams throughout. I love the modern yet retro feel of the style, I will get a lot of wear from this one!
The only adjustments I made was to lengthen the sleeves 2″ and the body 1 1/2″; I cut a 16.
Style Arc Barb Pants
A few months back, Style Arc generously released a few freebies; including a slim-leg pull on pant, "Barb". I was fortunate to find some stretch woven on our annual shop till you drop gals day on Queen St. E. which had similar stretch to the recommended fabric, Bengaline – as staple in Australia, but impossible to find here. I found it at King Textiles in the stretch woven section, I think they had navy and black. According to swatches, my fabric is a bit heavier, which is fine for our climate.
Back view:
These pants are a 14, with my crotch curve adjustment and about 4″ added to the length. Jeez I have a square butt!! I also added a grosgrain ribbon stripe down each leg:


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4076 Cole Road, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
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House Geographic Position
The home location specifys are: 4076 Cole Road, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059. More facts about Unspecified Geo Point available below on Google StreetView and Maps.
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The listing was built way back in 2006.
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This realty unit provides with three bedrooms and 2 toilets. The total square foot area of the property is 1539.00000.
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You will surely find the all your queries are answered by real estate agent and they will collaborate you in reviewing the property as well as closing the deal if you desire to proceed. If you know more on this home, you can contact with Michael Frank by the following contact info: (810) 765-4005 FRANK REAL ESTATE INC.
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Sevigny Y DNA Comparision Project
Request for participants in Sevigny Y DNA comparison.
I am requesting that my Sevigny cousins submit DNA samples for testing to determine the variations in the family tree. This comparison is only possible for males, so our female cousins need to have their father, brother, paternal uncle or paternal male cousin submit a sample (a mouth swab using a Q-tip like sampler).The testing must be done to at least the 33 or 36 "marker" level but preferable to the 46 marker level. One of our Lafleur (Sevigny) cousins had the 12 marker test done, which had too few markers showing hundreds of matches with very, very distant cousins.
We hope that more distant cousins than our immediate Sevigny group will be matches and perhaps they will be able to help us make the connection between Jullien-Charles de Sevigne's father and the other Sevigne families in France in the 1650s.
I used the Ancestry.com Y chromosome test which is now quoted from US$79for 3 "markers" to US$149 for 46 markers, but it was on sale last December for less.Randy used a different test lab and entered his data manually on the Ancestry.com site. So if you already have results you can also enter them.
Randall Souviney and I have found that our Haplogroup is I1, known as the Stonemasons. About 20% of the European population or their descendants are in this group, which is estimated to be about 30,000 years old.The larger group, Haplogroup I, appears to have originated in northeast Africa and migrated to Scandinavia.They retreated to the area south of the Alps during the last Ice Age and then migrated back north when the ice shield melted. Our subgroup, I1, "may have participated in a costal migration about 10,000 years ago… The I1 Stonemasons primarily occupied Norway, Sweden and Denmark, as well as parts of Finland settled by the Laplanders."Our group probably settled in Brittany on the way north. Randy's DNA and mine matched with only 3 variations in markers, which was estimated to be 17 generations apart.We know that he is the 9th generation from our "Most Recent Common Ancestor" Jullien-Charles de Sevigne and I am 10 generations from him, so the calculations do not always work.
Please respond as some e-mails I had before no longer work.


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You might aspire to buy the next iPhone but will you ever try to create an exact iPhone for yourself assembling it? A geek, running his YouTube channel called Strange Parts has actually built himself a brand new iPhone 6S from scratch during his stay in China.
What might seem impossible for mobile repair shops in India, building an iPhone from scratch appeared like a piece of cake for shop keepers in China, who barely can complete a sentence in English.
When someone mentioned they wondered if you could build a working smartphone from parts in the markets, I jumped at the chance to really dive in and understand how everything works. Well, I sat on it for nine months, and then I dove in, he says.
For someone who has visited Shenzhen in China, the sight of mobile factories based out of small shops in electronics malls is common. There are dedicated electronics malls spread across Shenzhen which sells almost each and every component of all devices, unlike the ones in India which only sell finished branded products. However, collecting all the parts together to build an iPhone still sounds difficult because there is a lot to assemble along with the added language barrier.
The video showcased by Strange Parts doesnt reveal the total costs, not even the bill of materials. However, it reveals that if you are in Shenzhen, it is possible to build a new iPhone if you ready to invest around two months and sufficient cash.
Starting right from the finding the metal frame and case for the iPhone 6s to assembling the backlit display, logic board, battery and camera components, this video by Strange Parts shares the journey.
WATCH VIDEO: How This Man Built His Own iPhone From Scratch


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Akshay Kumar-starrer Boss releases in theatres today. Riding high on the success of films like Rowdy Rathore, Kumar is expected to entertain the masses with his latest venture. The movie also boasts of promising actors like Ronit Roy, Danny Denzongpa, Pankaj Tripathi, Mithun Chakraborty, Johnny Lever and Parikshit Sahni. Have they met the expectations? Read on.
Anthony D'Souza utilises Akshay's star power to his best in his latest venture Boss. The dialogues are flattering to the actor. Having chosen to watch this movie after watching the trailers, you cannot possibly have expected a thought-provoking experience. This is a typical action-comedy that Akshay carries off with ease - one that entertains the masses.
Mihir Fadnavis writes for Firstpost, "Dammit, I'm moaning about the lack of a plot while writing about an Akshay Kumar film titled Boss - look at my effrontery."
Mohar Basu (Koimoi) does not think Boss is completely miss-able. Basu writes, "Boss is an exceedingly noisy film and yet is tremendous fun in parts."
The film is a remake of Malayalam film Pokkiri Raja. Script-writers Farhad-Sajid, who have also written the dialogues, may not have presented us with an interesting story but they have given us some witty and sharp lines peppered well with humour.
Film critics Subhash K Jha writes for IANS: "Every moment in Boss is a celebration of cinematic conventions derived from decades of Bollywood entertainment."
There are few funny scenes and a few that touch an emotional chord. In a sequence, Satyakant Shastri (played by Mithun Chakraborty) arrives at the doors of Boss (Satyakant's son whom he had abandoned almost several years ago and who has turned into a Robinhood style goon, essayed by Akshay Kumar). When Akshay is told his father has come to meet him, he stands in front of the mirror, combs and puts on a formal blazer over the typical-goon-style black kurta and jeans he was wearing. This one is actually a blend of funny and emotional... it's cute.
In another comic scene, the guards that accompany Boss (Akshay Kumar) everywhere arrange themselves to make a giant sinhaasan (throne) sort of chair for the Big Boss (Boss's mentor and uncle, essayed by Danny Denzongpa). To add to the humour, the guards even make synchronised movements so that Big Boss enjoys the fun of a rocking chair!
Film analyst Rohit Khilnanai writes for India Today, "The posters and the promos of the film make it clear that Boss is a masala film. And going by the recent trend, for masala films, all that's needed is a "filmi" hero, cars flying around and some nach gaana. Akshay Kumar looks good and is entertaining; in fact, he is the saving grace of this mindless entertainer."
Mohar Basu couldn't agree more, "The overused plot still manages to solidify simply because of Akshay Kumar's panache that makes the film's pulverizing action so delectable. I am not afraid to point out that the film which I am guilty of enjoying marginally, has only a wafer thin plot to its credit."
The action sequences too have impressed critics. Film critic Nandini Ramnath writes for Livemint, "The only name that matters in the list of credits is Anal Arasu, the action director who comes up with new ways to bash in people's heads, crush their limbs and contort their bodies beyond recognition."
There are two fight sequences that qualify for special mention for the fun qutient they add to the movie. At one point, Shiv and Akshay (who are brother) are supposed to fight in order to put the enemies off guard. Scared that he may spoil the act, Shiv says he does not know dialogues and Akshay retorts, "Yai to tum newcomers ki problem hai." (pun being on Shiv Pandit, who is actually a newcomer with only Shaitaan and Chashme Baddoor)
In another sequence, Akshay accompanies his father and brother (Mithun and Shiv) to a dargah in Delhi (apparently Nizammuddin) and their enemies decide to attack the trio at the dargah. To avoid the father's fury over violence, Akshay needs to fight off the enemies and save his family even as he ensures that the dad does not get to see the blood-shed.
The film has several sequences that are nonsensical and mindless, yet funny - sequences that Akshay carries off wonderfully. Saibal Chatterjee (NDTV): " Boss is Akshay Kumar's film all the way and there are several moments in it when he comes across as perfectly cut out for such antics."
As for the performances, Akshay Kumar takes the trophy but others actors score no less.
Mihir does not like the film but writes, "I can only assume that talented and likable actors like Ronit Roy, Danny Denzongpa, Sanjay Mishra and Mukesh Tiwari had a few mortgage loans pending so when the call came in for a big budget South remake starring 'Akki', they zoomed towards the auditions in an F1 car."
Mohar Basu writes, "Akshay Kumar's spirited performance is the film's singular stronghold and though this isn't amongst his most mesmeric performances, he manages to flaunt his star value with grace and charisma," and adds, "Ronit Roy puts up a zealous performance and though the actor deserved greater screen presence to make his role more lucid but the actor nevertheless matches up Akshay's stature and is grand is every scene!"
Basu, however, thinks that for the heroine, Aditi Rao Hydari, the film was a sheer waste of her talent as she did not have much to do.
Saibal Chatterjee (NDTV) agrees: "Aditi Rao Hydari, however, is a complete misfit in this male-dominated landscape. She possesses a natural feminine grace and this film has no space for any such nicety. In one scene, her boorish, misogynistic brother advises the girl to stay indoors and watch television. "Tata Sky has 200 channels," he tells her. "If you, too, have a DTH connection, stay home and watch AXN."
Nandini Ramnath finds Ronit Roy's acting exceptional: "Ronit Roy seems to be making an effort to be serious amidst the clowning. Roy's ability to generate dread, which has already become too pat to be as frightening as it was when first seen in Udaan in 2010, is a wasted effort."
One interesting dialogue Ronit mouths is worth mentioning. The actor says in a sequence: "Bharosa to mai apne baap ke baap hone ka b nai karta. (I do not even trust my dad to be my father!)"
Subhash K Jha finds Sonakshi Sinha's appearance interesting: "Sonakshi Sinha shows up twice, once jiving to a zingy Yo Ho Honey Singh number and finally at the end to pay Sridevi an unexpected compliment. Every action sequence is done with virile innovative enthusiasm, thrilling and rugged but never oblivious to the need to lend laughter to the bloodshed."
Going by the analysis of critics, you may not find a serious, intelligent plot but you will certainly have fun watching the gravity-defying fight sequences. As Akshay claimed at a promotional event for the movie, "Boss is one of the best Indian action movies as there are no graphics or VFX that were used. Here, you see real, man to man fight."
Watch it for Akshay's style, comedy and the other actors' performances. Watch it for fun, but if intellectual stimulation if what you are looking for, skip Boss. As Mihir writes, "Boss is one of the most shoddily-directed, pathetically-written and mind-numbingly insipid expenditures of two and a half hours that you'll have subjected yourself to this year."
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Dana Interview - GSP vs Silva getting close - Printable Version
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Dana Interview - GSP vs Silva getting close - leedrane - 09-07-2012 08:16 AM
I just wanted to see if anyone else watched Dana's interview on Fuel earlier this week. One bombshell was that if GSP beats Condit then more than likely his next fight will be against Anderson Silva at a catch weight, probably 180 lbs.....and they want to host it in Cowboys Stadium!!! If they sold that out for a UFC fight that would be HUGE!!!
RE: Dana Interview - GSP vs Silva getting close - dwegner1 - 09-08-2012 02:19 PM
Lee I heard what Dana had to say, and a Dallas Stadium show would be pretty amazing. I just find it kind of curious that we are talking about this now, at a time when there are a few credible challengers at both weight classes, and not 2 years ago when both divisions were pretty much wiped out. And while this is a dream matchup, I think Silvas size will make all the difference. Thats part of the reason he is so great at 185, and part of the reason GSP is so great at 170. It does look like this fight IS going to happen tho, as long as GSP can beat Condit
RE: Dana Interview - GSP vs Silva getting close - mrhurtado17 - 09-08-2012 03:16 PM
perfectly said, DAN!
RE: Dana Interview - GSP vs Silva getting close - leedrane - 09-11-2012 05:43 PM
Yes, I think Anderson is a BIG FAVORITE here. I think at the time, two years ago, these guys were more about cementing what they had done at their weightclass....where as now it is about those 1 off chances to fight a named opponent. Also, 2 years ago GSP said if he came up to 185 he was staying there, because he would add the muscle to fight in that class. Now, a catchweight isn't too bad, and no need for him to be worried about sticking around. As fight fans I think we simply win here man, and we deserve that after the semi-cards that they have been putting on. Do you remember how December cards were loaded? Go back and look at UFC100, STACKED.....I miss those days!


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'No Easy Day': six top revelations from book on the bin Laden mission
The Navy SEAL Team 6 operators hand-picked to raid Osama bin Laden's compound in 2011 had some unwelcome surprises waiting for them as they hit the ground, according to Matt Bissonnette (pen name Mark Owen) in his controversial book "No Easy Day," released Tuesday.
The training that went into the mission included key help from female operators, practical jokes, and an audition of sorts for top US officials, who watched it before deciding whether the Special Operations Forces should go ahead with the raid.
"None of us had believed Washington would approve the mission," Mr. Bissonnette writes.
Here are the top six revelations from his new memoir.
1. VIPs gathered for a dress rehearsal two weeks before the mission
At a massive hangar at a base training center, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, and Adm. William McRaven, now commander of Special Operations Command, wanted to evaluate the plan to raid bin Laden's compound, and decide whether to go ahead with it.
The SEALs then executed a "rock drill," that included everything from helicopter flight paths to a mock-up of the compound on the floor. "A narrator reading off a script started the hour-and-a-half-long brief on Operation Neptune Spear."
Most of the questions from the VIPs focused on the perimeter team. This included two special operations assaulters, along with a trained dog, who would patrol outside the compound to capture "squirters" – fighters running out of the compound to engage the Americans or wearing suicide bombs to protect bin Laden.
This job "was actually one of the biggest and most dangerous positions on the raid," Bissonnette writes. "If we ran long on target, they would have to deal with first responders, most likely [Pakistani] police, and the threat of military forces showing up."
During the VIP briefing, someone asked whether "this was a kill mission." A government lawyer responded that it was not. "If he is naked with his hands up, you're not going to engage him," the lawyer told the SEALs, adding, "I am not going to tell you how to do your job. What we're saying is if he does not pose a threat, you will detain him."
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Abhishek Das is a Google software engineer working on enhancing their web search experience. He holds a PhD from Stanford University where he focussed on developing a scalable and platform independent optimization framework for multiprocessor programming systems. He received his B.Tech in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in 2001 and his MS from Stanford University in 2003. Abhishek has had first hand experience in building a web search engine from scratch at Cuil (a venture backed startup), contributing to the core indexing and ranking components, as well as designing their real time search engine.
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La Cumbre is a pretty farmhouse lovingly restored by its owners (Spanish and American). It is found on a hillside organic farm above the Asturian coast in Western Asturias with spectacular views of the mountains in front, the valley below and the coast beyond. La Cumbre, true to its original nature and history, offers a rustic country setting complete with farm animals without neglecting any of the comforts of home. It is a quiet, rural location. While off the beaten path it is within minutes of beaches, villages and shopping. Walking trails lead off from the house to include the famous pilgrim route the 'Camino de Santiago', where you may enjoy more spectacular views of the Atlantic coast.
Couples! We offer special rates to couples outside July and August in La Cumbre and have smaller cottages available. Please see El Balcon #1613472 and El Pajar #443221.
NB: The property is at the end of a partially paved drive (200m) which can seem challenging the first time up for those unaccustomed to mountain driving. It is completely manageable and a 4x4 is NOT at all necessary. There is plenty of parking at the top. We guarantee it is worth the effort and Pepe makes himself available to assist in any way possible the first day.
A welcome pack is included containing wine, coffee, teas, bread, milk, sugar and eggs (when our chickens cooperate).
The Farmhouse: This two-story house has an open plan downstairs living/dining room and complete well-equipped kitchen, big sunny windows, rustic tile floor, exposed stone walls, wooden ceiling and a wood-burning stove. The kitchen is beautifully tiled in blue and white with white marble counter tops and sink. The house is nicely furnished with a mix of antiques and traditional Asturian pieces all working together to make for a comfortable stay. Upstairs is a complete bathroom with large bathtub/shower and four bedrooms. The bedrooms have the original chestnut floors, rugs, bedside tables, reading lamps, mirrors, chairs and plenty of storage space. The beds are one Queen, one Full and two Singles. One single room has a curtain door.
The Surroundings: Enjoy a day in the hammock, walk the hills or jump in the car and in only 10 minutes you can be on the beach. There are many to choose from, quiet and secluded to busy with all the amenities. In 20 minutes you can find yourself in the bustling fishing ports of Luarca and Cudillero where a wealth of local fish and seafood, as well as typical Asturian dishes await you. Just inland have a look into the past at the traditional lifestyles where life revolves around cows, both dairy and beef. Throughout the summer villages offer a 'fiesta' in honor of their patron saint with live bands, competitions, children's events and, of course, mass and a religious procession. Market days are not to be missed and arts and crafts shows are common in the summer. The cities of Aviles, Gijon and Oviedo are less than an hour away by car for nightlife, museums, the new aquarium, cultural events, and shopping. Take the narrow guage FEVE train instead of the car! Asturias is known for its natural beauty.
The Farm: Access to the property is up a steep and partially paved, mostly gravel road. It is a challenge to the unpracticed but easy enough to master. There is room on the side to park and walk if need be and Pepe is available to help. As with all good things in life the extra effort is well rewarded with beautiful views and a stunning setting.
Because we are committed to and enjoy our organic lifestyle our linens are washed in natural soaps and sun dried. The house has features which save on energy and firewood is provided for your warmth. We encourage recycling and the chickens are the first step in the composting process. We do not own a tractor or heavy farm machinery therefore the place is doubly safe for children since there is no traffic. Herbs and flowers are free for the picking and we are always happy to share the seasonal abundance of the garden. You are welcome to enjoy and explore the grounds. Pepe loves to share his enthusiasm for Asturias by helping with translations, reservations and tips on where to eat and what to see and do. There is a great deal of information in the house as well as in the 'Resource Center'. Asturias is full of pleasant surprises.
We stayed at this remarkably comfortable farmhouse for a week in early June 2014. The house was scrupulously clean, with a well-equipped kitchen. We arrived after 7:00 pm after driving from Bilbao, to find coffee, fresh local bread, wine, and organic eggs and lettuce from the farm waiting for us. The mountain views in the photos don't really do justice to the rural beauty that we saw every morning and evening as we lay in bed. The one-bedroom house on the farm was booked, and the owners offered this lovely, rustic (with new kitchen and bathroom) four-bedroom house to the two of us for the same rate, since we were there off-season. Though there are other houses on the property, we had complete privacy. We loved the house and looked forward to coming home to its warmth and charm every night. We spent days exploring Asturias; there is a large folder full of suggested day trips and activities, including restaurants, local markets, hiking, sports, children's activities, and historical sites. The owners, the very warm and welcoming Pepe and Lynne, made terrific suggestions for local restaurants and day trips. A week wasn't long enough (I recommend at least two) and we were genuinely very sad to leave.
All of the rooms are kitted out beautifully, and there is literally everything you could ever need. Lynn kept our rooms warm in the day, and made it a very comfortable stay. This is an absolutely stunning place, and not far from lots of beautiful villages on the sea and in the countryside – be sure to explore the local markets!
We've just returned from a fantastic stay. We've never been to Asturias before, but would strongly recommend it as a holiday destination, especially now the new motorway means that its very quick and easy to travel from the house (just a few km from the nearest junction) to virtually anywhere in Asturias. For beach lovers, the nearest (San Pedro) sandy beach is directly down the hill (about 15 mins in the car), but its perfectly easy to travel quickly to different beaches - we travelled to about 6 or 7 different beaches during our two week stay. We also explored the stunning local fishing villages such as Cudillero and Luarca, the old centres of Oviedo and Gijon, and the beautiful Somiedo national park.
The house itself is up a steep driveway, with spectacular views over the opposite hillside and down to the sea with lovely walks and runs right from the front door. It is immaculate, well furnished and equipped - we wanted for nothing during our stay - and the resource room kept us occupied in books, DVDs and beach equipment.
We were made very welcome by Lynn, who was helpful right from the first email, and when we arrived with suggestions on places to visit, local festivals etc. In short - highly recommended!
We have rented houses from owners in Europe for fifteen years, and this is our favorite of them all! From our first contact with Lynn, months before our arrival, through our return home, she has been gracious and helpful. We now consider Lyn and Pepe personal friends. Their advice and tips were always helpful and ensured that our two weeks were a perfect mix of interesting trips and relaxed downtime.
High in the hills above the sea, the house has spectacular views over quiet valleys. Sitting at the edge of the bluff in front of the house listening to the "silence" will be a lasting memory. The house is immaculate and well maintained. The kitchen is the best equipped we've seen (including a wok and immersion blender!). The living room is spacious and was welcoming on cold nights, thanks to the wood stove. Bedrooms are good sized, and the bathroom has a tankless hot water system, so there is no running out. (Electricity and gas are not metered by the owners, but guests should conserve these expensive resources).
We enjoyed Orviedo, with its cathedral, indoor food market and siderias. Our favorite nearby town is Luarca and we had very good meals at the Sport Bar, once in the dining room and, even more fun, in the bar area where we shared tapas with friendly locals. (Don't miss the goose neck barnacles!). Near the church is a small store selling costume jewelry made by the owner, whose daughter is most friendly. Many of our gifts for family were purchased there, including unique jeweled scarf clasps and bracelets. In Soto Luna, there is a fine bar cafe near the lighthouse with perfectly prepared fish, and the green hotel in Soto Luna is a cut above, blending local fare with more continental preparation. One note: the menu del dia is always the least expensive option, but these offer a LOT of food, usually starting with a very filling bean stew with sausage and pork. We found that for a few extra Euros we could share an excellent salad and order a single course off the menu which always was excellent, as is the house wine
We spent two wonderful weeks and did not exhaust all the interesting options in the area. This area is free of the large beachfront high rises which unfortunately plague much of southern Europe and is farm country with friendly and welcoming folks. We recommend this to folks wanting to decompress while visiting a unique area which is rich in culture and cuisine.
Thanks to Lynn, Pepe (and Lex)!
Joanne & Charlie Burke, USA
My husband and I, and another couple, rented La Cumbre for a week this fall, and had an absolutely fabulous time here. As the other reviewers have mentioned, it gives one the feeling of being all alone on the hill top, while still be only 10 minutes from towns and beaches. The views are spectacular!!! The house is very well equipped and cozy, with a nice fire to keep you warm if it gets cool. Lynn and Pepe are great hosts, taking the time to tell you about the area and about their property and making you feel like one of the family. Lynn and Lex even accompanied us on the first leg of our lonnnnng walk, making sure we were on the right track. Fresh eggs can be bought and fresh bread bought and delivered to your door!!
We walked the Camino right from our door...right down to the beach and back...a challenging but excellent hike. We visited Taramundi one day to see the knife museum and the old mills and had the Menu del dia at a local restaurant...one of our favourite days.
Many nights we cooked right at the house, enjoying the view and the peace and quiet.
Thanks so much, Lynn, for helping make our stay so memorable.
Back to the farm where we spent such a wonderful time last year.
The farmhouse is very large and a bit decadent for just the 2 of us - but why not.
Had such a lovely time - the house and the location are brilliant - and enhanced by the company of Lex - our temporary pet dog.
Looking for a quiet and peaceful place on the one hand and on a central place on the other hand for exploring the Spanish north, we were lucky to find the ideal place in La Cumbre. Though it seems to lie in the middle of nowhere and you can hardly find it on the map, it takes you only ten minutes to the highway from where you can easily reach all the attractions of Asturias. We were given a warm welcome by Lynn and Pepe, the owners, on their small organic farms in the hillside. They made La Cumbre such a peaceful and cosy home for us. My wife and my teenage daughters enjoyed relaxing on the farm, reading a book or two,enjoying the beautiful views of the nearby Asturian hills, take a walk with Lex, the friendly dog, or just watching the hens on their regular circle tour looking for food- really idyllic. At night you could hear the owls on their way through the valley. Every time we were looking for good advise, Lynn gave us a helping hand. When there is a local attraction worth visiting, you will be the first to know. So we were able to visit a very attractive local farmer`s market, and Lynn made it possible to reserve a visit in a world heritage stone age cave with beautiful paintings and scarvings. Thanks for that ! When you like to cook by your own, the house is very well equipped, and Lynn`s herb garden will be of special help for you. On rainy days, Lynn`s "ressource centre" will help you with books, DVD`s and games. The house is absolutely clean, and the views of the hills and the sea are really phantastic. If you are looking for activities, no problem either. In ten minutes time you`re on the highway, with beautiful beaches near at hand. My daughters enjoyed lying on a sandy beach as well as snorkeling- there is more than one a beach at hand for everybody. If you like hiking, Somiedo nature park is the place for you, where you will not find many people, but perhaps wolves and bears roaming in a scenery which seems to be taken right out of "The Lord of the rings". The towns of Oviedo, Gijon and Aviles can be reached in about an hour; we especilally liked the old town and the futuristic brandnew Niemeyer centre of Aviles. The pretty fishing villages of Cudillero and Luarca are about half an hour away, and if you`re looking for longer trips, Santiago de Compostela or the Picos of Europa make a wonderful day trip. We wanted to combine quietness and peace with the chance to explore Asturias and surroundings. La Cumbre was the place to go ! Thanks again !
Our property is ideally located above the Asturian coast with wonderful ever-changing views. We are only 5 kms from Novellana off the new A8 motorway.
Western Asturias is a region only now being discovered due to the new Cantabrican Motorway joining France with Portugal along the beautiful green Northern Coast. The locals are friendly and the food hearty and abundant. The protected coastline is unspoiled with many beaches varying in nature from sandy with all the amenities to rocky and secluded. The mountains join the sea in Asturias and there are many natural parks and walking trails. While Picos de Europa is a 3 hour drive from here, Somiedo Natural Park is closer, less visited and beautiful boasting Leonid Vultures and Brown Bears. Thatched mountain cottages add a magical effect to the landscape. Muniellos is a Biosphere Reserve with ancient oaks. Caves with prehistoric art are available to visit April - Sept. Reservations needed.
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NB: The property is at the end of a partially paved drive (200m) which can seem challenging the first time up for those unaccustomed to mountain driving. It is completely manageable and a 4x4 is NOT at all necessary. There is plenty of parking at the top. We guarantee it is worth the effort.
A complimentary welcome pack is included containing wine, coffee, teas, bread, milk, sugar and eggs.
A deposit is required to confirm your reservation. In case of cancellation the deposit is non-refundable unless the property is re-rented for the same period of time to someone else. If re-rented we will be happy to reimburse you.
Full payment is due on arrival.
Low Rate for 1 Couple available: 75-80 Euros/night excluding July & August. Please contact us if interested.


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Got a DirectToVideo sequel, ''Marley and Me: The Puppy Years'' (2011) with Marley SuddenlyVoiced. Err... yeah.----!!This work provides examples of:* TheNineties: The film's early scenes are set in the early '90s - note the outdated technology and the reference to Desert Storm.** However one scene in the mid `90s has the mother put on a ''WesternAnimation/BobTheBuilder'' VHS for the kid. The show wouldn't come to America at least until [[AnachronismStew 2001]].*** John reads a newspaper which has the year 2001 on the date.* AdaptationalAttractiveness: John and Jenny Grogan are NOT unattractive people... but they don't look like Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston either.* AdaptationDistillation: Will naturally happen when you're adapting a book into a 2-hour film. Most noticable, however, might be how John in real life had a dog as a child, and both he and Jenny were determined to have one together as they were both dog lovers. In the film, John comments that he's never had a dog before and he decides to get one on a whim, something he surprises Jenny with. * AdaptationExpansion: In the film, John writes lots of colums about Marley in the newspaper throughout the dog's life. In the book/real life, John didn't write about Marley until after his death. ** When John and his family are burying Marley in the film, Jenny gives up her necklace that Marley had once swallowed to bury with him. Whether she did this in real life or not is not mentioned in the book. * AdaptationalHeroism: The movie got rid of the more unsavory aspect of the Grogans, most likely to alleviate some of the ValuesDissonance. Most notably:** Have them actually researching about the Labrador breed before adopting Marley.** Turn the movie into a FirstPetStory, thus making John and Jenny's frustration more sympathetic.** Remove the more sadistic actions and thoughts of John and Jenny towards Marley. Most notably removing Jenny hitting Marley during her depression as well as frequently taking out her frustration on Marley.** Completely alter the ending by [[spoiler:adding a funeral scene and removing of John leaves Marley at the vet's office and packs the family into the van for a Disney vacation]].[[note]] There was a funeral in the book too. [[/note]]* BeautyIsNeverTarnished: A canine version. Although he's clearly an older dog, the supposedly dying Marley looks quite handsome and healthy, rather than the thinning, elderly creature described by John Grogan in the book.* BigFriendlyDog* BigNo: In the book, John had one when he witnessed Marley about to take a dump on the beach, something that could get dog owners forbidden from walking their dogs there. * {{Bowdlerise}}: When numerous children expressed interest in the book, John Grogan put out a child-friendly version, eliminating the more adult content, namely the frank discussion of marital relations (not just their sex life, but Jenny's miscarriage, problems with her second pregnancy and post-partum depression, etc.)** Arguably, the complete exclusion of anything referencing [[TheWarOnTerror 9/11]] is an example of this, even though you'd figure a movie about a journalist would at least mention it.** There's also the slew of children's books that he's put out over the past decade.* CanisMajor* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass[=/=]LetsGetDangerous: Marley is usually a happy-go-lucky, energetic, not-too bright dog. However, when a neighbor gets stabbed, he goes straight into guard dog mode. John Grogan later starts to wonder why he ever doubted Marley's protective capabilities.* CruelToBeKind: John decides to break Marley of his jumping habit by kicking him in the ribs... so that he won't have to give the dog away.* DeadpanSnarker: Jen has her moments.* DeathByNewberyMedal: It sure as hell ''feels'' like this, but Marley was actually DoomedByCanon.* TheFilmOfTheBook* FirstPetStory: Played straight in the movie. In the book, however, Marley isn't John's first pet (that would be Shaun, who actually has the book's first chapter entirely devoted to him), nor Jenny's for that matter. * GettingCrapPastTheRadar: After the birth of their third child, one of their first two says that their parents called her "Oops". * TheHeroDies: Marley himself at the end.* InNameOnly: The sequel, which is just an ''Film/AirBuddies'' clone.* ItWillNeverCatchOn: In a scene set in the early '90s, Jenny writes about the efficiency of voting machines. Did we mention this is set in Florida?* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Marley seems to be the canine version of this, although some of his actions suggest that he isn't ''really'' a jerk -- just [[DogsAreDumb not that bright.]]* {{Keet}}: Marley is a dog version, especially when he's a puppy and actually fits the "small yet full of energy" description. Though when he gets huge he still has all the trope's characteristics except the small size. * LaughingAtYourOwnJokes: John says that his boss told him not to end sentences with an exclamation point because it's like laughing at your own joke. John says that sometimes you ''need'' to laugh at your own joke, because it's ''funny''.* LawOfInverseFertility: Justified, this happened in real life. * LikeFatherLikeSon: In the book, it's pretty clear that Marley inherited most of his personality from Sammy, his sire.* MeaningfulName: John and Jenny's second son is named "Conor", anglicized form of the Gaelic name ''"Conchobhar"'', which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover".* MoodWhiplash: What first seems like a lighthearted movie for kids turns into a tearjerker near the end when [[spoiler:Marley falls fatally ill and has to be put down.]]* NeverTrustATrailer: This is not, repeat ''not'', a slapsticky dog comedy for the kiddies.** Averted with the one for the sequel. That one is the slapsticky dog comedy for the kiddies.** Similarly, with the book. Kids naturally gravitated towards it because of the picture of the handsome labrador on the cover, but it isn't geared toward children at all. John Grogan recalls cringing from the dirty looks parents would give him at book signings, prompting him to write the tamer version cited above.* RightNowMontage: Used with the John Grogan character, showing him doing different things and writing about them and at the same getting to know Marley.* SliceOfLife* SuddenDownerEnding: See MoodWhiplash.* TimeshiftedActor: Done with the children. Conspicuously averted with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, who seem to remain ageless as their characters go from being a young couple to middle-aged parents.* TwoPersonPoolParty: Attempted with John and his wife, but interrupted with Marley jumping into the pool.----


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Confessions of a Media Manipulator
Last week, John Jantsch hosted an awesome video debate called Media Manipulation – fact or fiction – a frank conversation.
The discussion featured Ryan Holiday, author of Trust Me I'm Lying – Confessions of a Media Manipulator debating Peter Shankman, VP, Small Business Evangelist at Vocus (and founder of HARO). I was also on hand together with Shel Holtz to jump in now and then with comments and questions.
It was a very lively discussion!!
PR Stunts for fun and profit
Here's some backstory: Earlier this month Ryan released his book which received a great deal of coverage mainly because of the clever PR stunt he pulled to get attention. He used HARO (Help a Reporter Out) to respond to queries from journalists about such things as being an insomniac, a vinyl collector, a boating expert, and so forth, (none of which he actually was) and getting quoted by ABC News, CBS, The New York Times, and other news organizations.
Here is a good article on Poynter that provides background on the stunt: Telling the truth about media manipulator Ryan Holiday.
Here is our debate, which is well worth taking 45 minutes to watch.
Direct link to Media Manipulation – fact or fiction on YouTube.
In the debate, Peter was very critical of Ryan's use of HARO because he misused the service. In turn Ryan argued that HARO should vet the reporters and PR people who use HARO. I have to disagree with both Peter and Ryan. I think the way Ryan used the service certainly did prove a valuable lesson. However, having used HARO myself to find sources for stories I've written, of course I am going to vet the source. As I said in the debate, HARO shouldn't get involved in fact checking its users any more than Monster.com should fact check the millions resumes on its platform.
That reporters from A-list media like ABC News and the New York Times didn't do a simple Google search to learn that the "Ryan Holiday" who they were about to quote in a story wrote a book called Trust me I'm Lying is strange!
Trust Me I'm Lying
I've read some of Ryan's book Trust me I'm Lying (but not all because I wanted to get this post out). I find the book to be a valuable resource for PR people and journalists alike because he has clearly found some details about how today's media works that you should know.
If you're engaging in Newsjacking (and I hope you are) there are some insights in Ryan's book that will help. But note that unlike Ryan's techniques, Newsjacking does not rely on manipulation. It works because of a knowledge about how today's real time media operates and that's what Ryan outlines in his book.
However, I do not agree with Ryan's techniques. Lying about who you are just to prove a point is not appropriate for anyone who wants to do business in the future. Now and forever, whenever anyone Google's Ryan Holiday, they will learn he is a liar. Would you hire him? Would you work for him?
Sometimes Ryan used a fake name and sometimes his real name to alert the media to stores, which he himself planted. All of this was to expose how online media really works and I think it was largely successful in proving his point and generating interesting anecdotes that we can learn from.
While he was pulling off his media manipulation that he talks about in the book, Ryan was director of marketing at American Apparel (where he still works today). American Apparel is a public company listed on the American Stock Exchange. When I asked Ryan if his employers had knowledge of his stunts, he said yes. I find this fascinating.
An aspect of his manipulation was that he not only seeded (sometimes false) stories to online media outlets, those outlets also carried his company's advertising. It was a surprising revelation about the porous wall between the business side and the advertising side of online media.
Watch the 45-minute debate and if you want to learn more, read Ryan's book. Sure, there is a lot of manipulation going on here, but there are also lessons to learn for those of us who don't lie.
What do you think?
Reading this post without watching the 45 minute video which I plan to do soon enough makes me think I might need to learn and read a bit more about this.
I am not a fan of using media manipulation much less lying but reality is that understanding it might be critical to even those that feel like me.
David I watched the entire thing and was riveted! Truly a great discussion and plenty of fireworks as well. I thought you asked some very pointed - and important - questions about Ryan's manipulations and how his bosses and/or the attorneys at a publicly traded company would feel about that, and it was interesting to see his responses.
I read his entire book and found it very insightful - in addition to all the ways the media is manipulated and so interdependent on itself in 2012 for stories/news, Holiday also provides context of how history is repeating itself in terms of what newspapers were doing the same thing 100-plus years ago.
I agree with you - while Ryan's tactics can work, you will burn all your sources and ruin your professional reputation if you get caught tricking journalists and manipulating people. But he does point out major flaws in today's media machine, and I have to be honest - you won't look at the way things are covered online and through social media/blogs the same way again!
Raul - Do find the time to watch. It is an interesting discussion.
John - Riveting isn't it?! Thanks for your kind words - I saw a few questions that needed to be asked. I'll likely finish the book. Thanks for letting me know that you have done so.
Have you been watching 'The Newsroom'? There was an episode last week in which every other news-station had reported the death of a politician. However, they all used a unreliable source. It turned out that the politician was alive after the protagonist's news channel contacted a reliable source (A Doctor). This TV drama really does some up the question of media manipulation, and how many journalists will just 'follow the crowd' in order to get the story out first. I think it is good to see the lengths the characters go to, just to fact check each source.
Joseph - I love The Newsroom (and blogged about it a few weeks ago). It is interest9ing to watch that show and to read Ryan's book.
Nice post, David. A good reminder for all that even in a real-time media world we do need to pause and do our due diligence. Good thing a Google search takes...like two seconds!
Thanks for jumping in Jess.
Here's the elephant in the room: reporters don't deserve sources. Either they should find them, or do without. A source from HARO was selected to confirm something, while a real life source should be able to change things.
I watched the discussion, but I think that the PR outrage is a little misplaced. First, what Holiday does isn't PR. If any reputable PR agency tried to pass off pageviews and placements in sleazy gossip blogs as PR, we would be fired. He's not putting out any substantive information on his clients -- he's just trying to get attention. Second, these shoddy tactics apparently were approved and applauded by his equally unethical clients.
I know there's been a call for PR certification as a result of all this, but perhaps bloggers and journalists should be certified, too.
Toni - I agree with you on what he was doing. However, I'm not sure how "certification" could possibly work. Twitter has approximately 16,000 "verified" users among 140 million users. If you only relied on "verified" information, you'd get nothing.
"Wisdom comes from multiple perspectives." Gregory Bateson
I love how you're able to see merit in both arguments here David. For most things in life, there is no "Right" and "Wrong" - there are only perspectives. And at best, we only have a partial perspective.
It's very cool to see someone who embraces flexibility the way you have which allows for you to see a bigger picture.
And thank you for turning me onto this book. I trust there's a few counter intuitive things I can pick up from reading some of these renegade examples.
Thanks Lewis. I think you'll like the book.
I watched the whole 56 mins. It was a lively and enlightening discussion. As far as who is right between the main combatants? To say that all journalists are smart, hard working, etc. is foolhardy. They are just like the rest of us. 80% are either inept, lazy, or too distracted by life to do a good job. When thinking of journalists I remember "The Year Of Living Dangerously". The newspaper reporter played by Mel Gibson was actually doing his job, while most of the others sat in the bars or were doing other nonsense and then copying whatever they made up between themselves. If I want to know what really goes on in say Iran, I speak to a person from Iran.
I meant to mention. I am very impressed with your work, David. I just ordered all your books. I look forward to meeting you.
Dale, Thanks. Yes, it was a fascinating discussion and I'm glad I had a chance to participate. I hope you enjoy my books.
I hope you've now read both Part I and Part II of the book, David. I think reading the first part in isolation is a mistake in terms of impression and weight of his final "arguments." (Note that I followed up on the publicist's offer of a book, following a discussion during a guest lecture to NYU students in its master's in international public relations class. I did the guest lecture with Ira Basen--whom I understand spoke to you fairly recently--and I also requested a copy of the book for him. I've finished it; he has yet to start it, because he's in the midst of another radio documentary.)
I have to say that watching the Hangout was a bit disconcerting, given that it was so male (and American), and with the age demographics hugely skewed against Ryan Holiday. I did think you comported yourself quite well, though. Neither in what you said or in your body language or facial expressions did I see outright hostility projected at the 25-year-old author, which I did from some of the others.
One other thing: in my next Bytes from the PR Sphere column, I do quote a segment of Trust Me, I'm Lying, where it talks about how the online properties are not of the same calibre as the print one (e.g., Forbes), and how so many of the online "journalists" are untrained (in journalism) bloggers who are paid for their articles according to the number of Views the article receives.
That kind of payment system certainly invites writing full of innuendo, half-truths and snark, n'est-ce pas?
Judy -- Many thanks for these thoughts. No, I did not finish the book, but now I feel I must. Thanks for that.
John had a woman slated to be on the panel but she backed out. However I agree that it was rather skewed.
I am actually a Ryan supporter. I think the book is important. I was never hostile at all which as you said came through in my questions. I think people assume that everyone will dislike the book, but I think it is important.
One thing Ryan hasn't said is that many online journalists are not paid and the people writing are doing it part time either out of passion or to promote something else. Of course, blogs like this one are labors of love. But I write for the Huffington Post too for example, and I am not paid. So Ryan's argument that people who write for online pubs are fighting for journalistic survival is not always true.
But David, Ryan Holiday DOES talk about Huffington Post and its various contributor models, the vast majority of which are unpaid. Metrics showed the unpaid authored articles get far fewer views than the small paid staff.....
I suspect that many writing for the online Forbes or Harvard Business Review blog, etc., are also not paid. For them it is more along the lines of prestige and profile.
I must say, reading this book has made me much more skeptical when someone claims to have been "Quoted in the NYT or Washington Post, etc." I'm going to do a search and see whether it was in the print paper, or simply one of the online blogs (or an online-only version article).
His book has also made me mindful about automatically sharing a salacious story from (say) The Business Insider (which Holiday claims is barely breaking even).
The journalism profession is in a sorry state, otherwise trained journalists would not have to resort to accepting the pitiful recompense for their work.
Anyhow, I hope you do finish the book and then do a second post, indicating if you were "persuaded" any more after he does his mea culpa in Part II.
I'll have to finish the book...
Regarding HuffPo - the paid writers and the famous ones get onto the front page above the fold which accounts for a big part of the number of views. Contributors like me see their stuff kind of hidden. But I'm not complaining - I like the exposure.
BTW, I did incorporate a part of Ryan Holiday's book in my (PR and social media) monthly column on Windmill Networking. See
4. Recognize that, despite the name, not all online platforms are equal in influence to traditional counterparts.
in Journalist Byte: Five Suggestions for PR 2.0 Relationship Building
Thanks Judy - I'll check it out.


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