 | Value of Blogs? It's All About "Engagement" Here's my second interview with Robert Scoble from the Streaming Media West Conference. There's been lots of talk here about video blogs and advertising and what will work. Robert says that "engagement" factor is key to a blog's influence and success. He cites the Ze Frank audience as extremely engaged and explains that while the Rocketboom audience is big, it's not as "engaged." This topic has sparked a lot of controversy in the blogosphere. Since you're probably not here in sunny downtown San Jose, you can check out the Scoble panel and video blogging and business moderated by CNET's Molly Wood with co-panelists Jeff Baer of Podzinger and me. For some really great blog posts from Streaming Media West, check out ThinkJose and LostRemote. These guys are doing a great job. See this video on Beet.TV: http://www.beet.tv/2006/11/value_of_blogs_.html |
 | Brett Keane, Lies, and Censorship This is a followup on my previous video about Brett Keane. Brett removed evidence of his lie about Hardcaseownsyou within hours of my exposing that lie. Below are key videos to watch in order to understand this controversy. 1) Hardcaseownsbrettkeane: Hardcase's video criticizing Brett Keane (Jan. 26, 2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht16yOO8hCw 2) Brettkeane vs Hardcase Video: Brett ignores Hardcase's criticism and lies about Hardcase's video. Status: Removed—Down the Orwellian Memory Hole 3) hardcaseownsbrettkeane vol. 2: Hardcase takes Brett to task for lying about his video (Jan. 27, 2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC2J4HtADxQ 4) Owning some Asses before I take a Break: Brett further lies about Hardcase's video. Status: Removed—Down the Orwellian Memory Hole 5) Brett Keane, His Critics, and His Haters: My video questioning both Brett Keane and Hardcaseownsyou (Jan. 28, 2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYnTmHc6n0c Brett removes incriminating evidence of his lie and posts his video "Rules of Engagement" 6) Rules of Engagement: Brett explains his censorship policy and gives a weakass excuse to explain the burying of his videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A9ANX5OYMs 7) CanadianGirlfriend provides thoughtful criticism of Brett's Bible burning. Pay close attention to Brett's video response. He refused to address the criticism. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUMxq8tZvFw I will leave this video up overnight before informing Brett. I hope that will give some people enough time to view his video "Rules of Engagement". It would not surprise me if he takes it down once he sees this video. Update: Could someone notify Brett about this video for me please? I tried to PM him to let him know about it, but I'm not receiving a message that it is getting through. It is only fair that he should see it. Thanks. |
 | VK Lingam Video - Part I In September 2007 Anwar Ibrahim released the videotape recording of Malaysian lawyer VK Lingam engaged in a telephone conversation with Chief Justice Ahmed Fairuz about fixing judges and court cases. The conspiracy depicted in the video implicates the highest levels of power in the Malaysian government including the former Prime Minister. After consistent demands for an independent investigation made by Anwar Ibrahim and the KeADILan party, a Royal Commission of Inquiry finally began its proceedings in January 2008. The Commission, however, is mired in internal controversy as Commissioners face serious conflicts of interest based on their involvement in issues of corruption raised by the video tape and their relationship to people mentioned in it. The Commission has also failed to call key witnesses to submit key evidence proving the widespread incidence of judicial corruption in Malaysia. |
 | VK Lingam Video - Part II This is the second unedited eight minute segment of the video tape recording showing VK Lingam engaged in a conversation with several people, including allegedly Ahmed Fairuz, on fixing judicial appointments, court cases, and winning favours from politicians and the Prime Minister. In September 2007 Anwar Ibrahim released the recording of Malaysian lawyer VK Lingam engaged in a telephone conversation with Chief Justice Ahmed Fairuz about fixing judges and court cases. The conspiracy depicted in the video implicates the highest levels of power in the Malaysian government including the former Prime Minister. After consistent demands for an independent investigation made by Anwar Ibrahim and the KeADILan party, a Royal Commission of Inquiry finally began its proceedings in January 2008. The Commission, however, is mired in internal controversy as Commissioners face serious conflicts of interest based on their involvement in issues of corruption raised by the video tape and their relationship to people mentioned in it. The Commission has also failed to call key witnesses to submit key evidence proving the widespread incidence of judicial corruption in Malaysia. |
 | VK Lingam Video - Part III ( with Subtitle ) This is the third unedited segment of the video tape recording showing VK Lingam engaged in a conversation with several people, including allegedly Ahmed Fairuz, on fixing judicial appointments, court cases, and winning favours from politicians and the Prime Minister. In September 2007 Anwar Ibrahim released the recording of Malaysian lawyer VK Lingam engaged in a telephone conversation with Chief Justice Ahmed Fairuz about fixing judges and court cases. The conspiracy depicted in the video implicates the highest levels of power in the Malaysian government including the former Prime Minister. After consistent demands for an independent investigation made by Anwar Ibrahim and the KeADILan party, a Royal Commission of Inquiry finally began its proceedings in January 2008. The Commission, however, is mired in internal controversy as Commissioners face serious conflicts of interest based on their involvement in issues of corruption raised by the video tape and their relationship to people mentioned in it. The Commission has also failed to call key witnesses to submit key evidence proving the widespread incidence of judicial corruption in Malaysia. |
 | How is Islam Not Already Controlling the USA? Publisher Random House has pulled a novel about Islam over protest fears Random House, the American publisher, has withdrawn a novel about the Prophet Mohammed's child bride, fearing it could "incite acts of violence". Telegraph 08 Aug 2008 "The Jewel of Medina," a debut novel by journalist Sherry Jones, 46, was due to be published next Tuesday and an eight-city publicity tour had been scheduled. The novel traces the life of A'isha from her engagement to Mohammed, when she was six, until the prophet's death. Jones said that she was shocked to learn in May, that publication would be postponed indefinitely. "I have deliberately and consciously written respectfully about Islam and Mohammed ... I envisioned that my book would be a bridge-builder," said Jones. Random House deputy publisher Thomas Perry said in a statement the company received "cautionary advice not only that the publication of this book might be offensive to some in the Muslim community, but also that it could incite acts of violence by a small, radical segment." He added: "In this instance we decided, after much deliberation, to postpone publication for the safety of the author, employees of Random House, booksellers and anyone else who would be involved in distribution and sale of the novel." Jones, who has just completed a sequel to the novel examining her heroine's later life, is free to sell her book to other publishers, Perry said. The decision has sparked controversy on Internet blogs and in academic circles. Some compared the controversy to previous cases where portrayals of Islam were met with violence. Protests and riots erupted in many Muslim countries in 2006 when cartoons, one showing the Prophet Mohammed wearing a turban resembling a bomb, appeared in a Danish newspaper. At least 50 people were killed and Danish embassies attacked. British author Salman Rushdie's 1988 book "The Satanic Verses" was met with riots across the Muslim world. Rushdie was forced into hiding for several years after Iran's then supreme religious leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, proclaimed a death edict, or fatwa, against him. Jones, who has never visited the Middle East, spent several years studying Arab history and said the novel was a synthesis of all she had learned. "They did have a great love story," Jones said of Mohammed and A'isha, who is often referred to as Mohammed's favorite wife. "He died with his head on her breast." In order to make her research as accurate and authentic as possible, journalist Sherry learned Arabic, studied scholarly works about Aisha's life. Let your feelings be known by writing to Random House at: Random House, Inc. 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019 (212) 782-9000 website: http://www.randomhouse.com/about/contact.html email: atrandompublicity@randomhouse.com Follow Sherry Jones' progress to find another publisher and give her your support at: http://sherryjones.blogspot.com/ |
 | Tennis Week: Hottest Gossip of 2008 Carrie Milbank takes a look back at the hottest gossip stories of the tennis season, including Andy Roddick's engagement to a swimsuit model, Ashley Harkleroad posing nude in Playboy, Justin Gimelstob's inappropriate comments about Anna Kournikova, and Maria Sharapova's photo shoot controversy. |
 | Make It Work [[Episode 49: Controversy]] Part Three {ANNOUNCEMENTS: This is the last one for today. Maybe even the last one before I leave. I have a busy weekend ahead of me, but I want to thank y'all for the support with the story and my team. Y'all are the best! Sorry this one is a little short...} RECAP: Dylan caught Joe and Giselle getting intimate... ***Downstairs*** Kevin: Dylan, calm down. Now what did you see. Dylan: Nana Giselle was on top of Uncle Joe and she was sucking the blood from his neck. I think he was crying but she wouldn't stop. (Giselle and Joe walk in) Giselle: (Nervous) Dylan. Dylan: No! (Runs behind Kevin) Joe: (Stuttering) H-Hey K-Kevin. Kevin: (Silent and gives the death stare) Giselle: Okay I know what you're thinking, but it's not like that. I was just- Dylan: Trying to kill Uncle Joe! Look at the mark on his neck! (Points) Joe: (Smirks and touches the mark) Kevin: Joe. Joe: (Stops smiling) Sorry, but seriously! We're engaged and getting married soon. Why can't I...(Looks at Dylan) "tickle" my fiancee. Kevin: Go with Rhynae Dylan. (Dylan leaves) You know that he's influenced my any and almost everything at this age! What's wrong with you?! Giselle: Kevin it's not his fault. I came on to him- Joe: It's my fault too. I didn't stop her. (Mumbles) I should've locked the door. Kevin: I heard that! No "tickling" in the house while Dylan is here. He could hear you and repeat things or think you're hurting each other again. Giselle: I think you're overreacting Kevin. I don't say anything bad during se-(Catches herself) "tickling". Joe/Kevin: (Just look at her) Giselle: What? Seriously, what do I say? Joe: (Smirks) Well there was that time I had you upside down on the edge of the bed. You were screaming...(Mimics her) 'Ah! Oh Joe! Fu-' Kevin: OKAY! INNOCENT EARS STILL IN THE HOUSE! Joe: Oh sorry. (Whispers the rest in her ear) Giselle: (Giggles) Oh you were so good at that. Kevin: (Horrified expression) I can't believe you guys are going into detail about the times you "tickled" right in front of me. Giselle: Sorry. Joe: My bad. I just forget about everything when I'm with her. Giselle: (Turns to him) Aww JoBear! That's so sweet! (Hugs him) Joe: It's the truth. Giselle: (Pulls his arm) Come on. Let's go finish your food. Joe: (Walking with her) Okay babe. Kevin: Remember what I said about the "tickling"! (Sighs) Dylan's gonna need so much therapy. ~~WHOA! Can Joe and Giselle behave themselves while Dylan is around? Will Dylan seriously be scarred by this? What's next?~~ |
 | Corner With love ep 1 part 1/8 [English subs] Xin Lei (Barbie Xu), a girl from a wealthy family, and Qin Lang (Alan Luo), a guy who came to Shanghai to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, meet by accident at a corner when her car and his bike crash into each other. They meet again when Xin Lei goes to the restaurant that Qin Lang works at. They truly get to know each other when Xin Lei asks him to teach her how to make oyster pancakes. Then, Xin Lei's parents' company goes bankrupt. Without telling her, Xin Lei's parents go into hiding, leaving only a plane ticket and a key to their house in Taiwan. To make matters worse, Xin Lei's fiance breaks the engagement, due to his parents' wishes. The only two people she has now are Qin Lang and her best friend Xi Xian. Qin Lang then tells her that he is leaving for Taiwan, so they bade farewell. When Xin Lei arrives in Taiwan, she finds out that Qin Lang's family has been living in the house for years! After much controversy, Qin Lang's grandmother finally lets her stay. Thus begins a magical love story. (Synopsis from Wikipedia |
 | corner With love ep 1 part 2/8 [English subs] Xin Lei (Barbie Xu), a girl from a wealthy family, and Qin Lang (Alan Luo), a guy who came to Shanghai to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, meet by accident at a corner when her car and his bike crash into each other. They meet again when Xin Lei goes to the restaurant that Qin Lang works at. They truly get to know each other when Xin Lei asks him to teach her how to make oyster pancakes. Then, Xin Lei's parents' company goes bankrupt. Without telling her, Xin Lei's parents go into hiding, leaving only a plane ticket and a key to their house in Taiwan. To make matters worse, Xin Lei's fiance breaks the engagement, due to his parents' wishes. The only two people she has now are Qin Lang and her best friend Xi Xian. Qin Lang then tells her that he is leaving for Taiwan, so they bade farewell. When Xin Lei arrives in Taiwan, she finds out that Qin Lang's family has been living in the house for years! After much controversy, Qin Lang's grandmother finally lets her stay. Thus begins a magical love story. (Synopsis from Wikipedia |
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