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Quotes: Head Coach Chip Kelly
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Q. There's a report you're considering shutting down DT Bennie Logan for the season. Is that accurate?**
COACH KELLY: Not accurate.
Q. What is Logan's status?
COACH KELLY: He's day-to-day right now. We'll see how he is as we get closer to the game.
Q. If Logan can't go how has DT Beau Allen been playing?
COACH KELLY: I think Beau's done a really nice job. We'll rotate those guys, him, Ced [DE Cedric Thornton], and [DE] Brandon Bair would be active if Bennie can't go. We'll still have a six-man rotation on the defensive line.
Q. How is Bair at nose tackle?
COACH KELLY: He is not a nose. I said Beau and Ced. Ced could play in there. Fletch [DE Fletcher Cox] has played in there. We have done a lot of different things there.
Q. How are DB Eric Rowe and CB Byron Maxwell coming along?
COACH KELLY: Rowe is cleared; he should be out at training today. And Max [CB Byron Maxwell], I don't think we'll get anything out of him today, but we'll see how the week progresses with him.
Q. How was the phone call to DE Fletcher Cox last night regarding him making the Pro Bowl?
COACH KELLY: Good and well-deserved. I think it's probably a little later than it should have been. I think he played at that level last year. He was happy, excited and deservedly so. I think he has played extremely well this season, so we are really happy for him.
Q. How do the Washington Redskins look now compared to when you played them back in October?
COACH KELLY: They're a little bit different. Obviously they are getting great quarterback play right now. [Washington Redskins QB] Kirk Cousins is playing outstanding; this kid is completing a real high percentage of passes. He's also very active with his feet. He had a 13-yard touchdown on Sunday against the Bills. You got to be aware of, not only how good they are in the run game with [Washington Redskins RB] Alfred Morris, but now with the bootlegs and the play-actions off of it because of Kirk's athleticism. But I think he's completing a real high percentage of passes. He's doing a really good job with them on the offensive side of the ball. We're going to have our hands full with that group.
Q. How is the secondary different with Washington Redskins DB DeAngelo Hall?
COACH KELLY: They've moved him to safety. I think [former Washington Redskin] Trenton Robinson, who played against us in the first game, is now not there, so I think they're trying to get their best guys on the field. When you have a veteran like that, that has played so much, and we have such respect for him in terms of what a good football player he is, I think he has added to that group in terms of just a smart, heady, veteran football player back there playing safety.
Q. Obviously Washington Redskins WR DeSean Jackson didn't play the first game. What kind of dimension does he add that is different?
COACH KELLY: He adds a different dimension. I think you could concentrate more on Garcon [Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon] in our first matchup, but now you can't just concentrate on Garcon, you have to also concentrate on DeSean, and actually [Washington Redskins TE] Jordan Reed who is playing really, really well right now too. They have three formidable guys there. When they get into 11 personnel and put Crowder [Washington Redskins WR Jamison Crowder] on the field, then you have four guys you really have to worry about. It spreads you out a little bit in terms of who has to get your attention. But all of those guys need your attention.
Q. Do you find that Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins is playing a lot better because he has that extra level with Jackson?
COACH KELLY: I think Kirk Cousins has played well all year long. Then you add that they have DeSean with them, I think that makes them an even better operation.
Q. What makes Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed such a tough matchup?
COACH KELLY: He's very athletic. I think he has got a real good skill set in terms of how he runs routes. He's almost like a receiver in terms of his ability to run routes, which is a compliment to him. It becomes a tough matchup because if you got three receivers on the field and him, you're in 11 personnel, how do you match up with all those guys? I think he's as tough a matchup as a tight end as there is in the league right now.
Q. How has Kirk Cousins grown in his first year as the full-time starter?
COACH KELLY: He's more settled in with what they're doing offensively, not that he wasn't before. But I think that's just the maturation for any quarterback the more experience you get and the actual game reps under fire, [the more mature you get as a football player]. I think he has really seemed to flourish under that. When you watch the tape, I think the thing that stands out is his repetitive accuracy. He's extremely accurate with the football. It doesn't seem like he's putting the ball in harm's way. Not only is he completing it, he's always putting it in the right location.
Q. Is Washington Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan a standout linebacker?
COACH KELLY: He's an outside linebacker in their base defense. Obviously he does an outstanding job at that, but when they get to their sub packages, he'll play defensive end for them. You really have to be aware of where he is.
Q. Is he always on your left side?
COACH KELLY: No, they move him around, so you can't say, 'Hey, he's always going to be here.' [Washington Redskins defensive coordinator] Joe Barry, since he has come in and taken over, that defense has done a really good job with those guys, in using both the odd front and the even front, and moving those guys around. You got to know where he is. They've got two real good inside guys in Knighton [Washington Redskins NT Terrance Knighton] and Baker [Washington Redskins DL Chris Baker], that are really guys that you have to worry about just because of their size and their ability to stop the run. Washington Redskins LB] Trent Murphy is playing well. The rookie, Smith [Washington Redskins LB Preston Smith], is playing really well, too, so they've got some moving parts around there. They're moving those guys around, so you can't say they're always lined up in the same spot.
Q. What impact has Washington Redskins offensive line coach Bill Callahan made in his first year there?
COACH KELLY: Yeah, I've got great respect for Bill; he's one of the best offensive line coaches in the National Football League. You could see how that group is playing as a group. He has got obviously one of the better tackles in the league in Trent Williams. But he has got some young guys inside that you can see their growth and how they've grown, in the way Washington does such a good job in complementing their run game and their pass game. There's not one facet that you can say, 'Hey, we can stop this. If we stop this going into the game, we're going to be in good shape.' With [Washington Redskins RB] Alfred Morris and that group of backs they have there and how well they're blocking things up front, you have to be very leery of their run game. You also have to be leery, as I talked about earlier, of Kirk and all the receivers and the tight ends. Bill has had a huge impact on what they're doing.
Q. With respect to QB Sam Bradford, how big a factor is the familiar personnel aspect for him in knowing his receivers much better now and what they can do, and what they like to do than maybe two months ago?
COACH KELLY: That's a good point. I think, again, that maturation for any quarterback, not only do you have to get familiar with the system that you're running, how things are called, where people are, what the progressions are, how the protections are changing and all that, but then the nuances on how the individuals run those routes and just getting comfortable with them. I think you can see that. That's why we've seen Sam progress here on a weekly basis where there's just the comfort level that gets better and better as he gets more experience. As I said before, you look at the quarterbacks that are playing really well in the league right now, then see how long they've been in their system and how much time they have out there. That's the one thing you can't substitute for anybody. But to watch Sam on a weekly basis, I think he really has improved and I think that's a big part of it.
Q. One of the things Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur was saying yesterday is not only have WR Jordan Matthews and WR Josh Huff improved from Year One to Year Two, but also within Year Two. Is that something you notice, especially with Huff, as the year has gone on?
COACH KELLY: Yeah, I think Josh, again, last year was a different year because he missed the first four or five. So he was behind in terms of his rookie year. But I think we were excited about his prospects, and I think you're starting to see that. He caught a big slant route against Arizona the other night. He's an explosive player who is a real physical player for us and can do a lot of different things for us. We have seen progress from him. I think in Jordan's situation, early in the season, he was struggling catching the football. I think he has really come out of that. Now you're starting to see him do what we thought he could do here as we keep moving at the end of the year and we keep going.
Q. What do you think you have to do in this game against Washington to win? What is the one critical talking point you told your team that you've got to do well to win this game?
COACH KELLY: I think, in any game, it becomes a turnover battle in terms of us being able to protect the football against a really good defense that does a good job of taking it away. When you look at the games where we've been successful, we've protected the football on the offensive side. By the same token, can we force Kirk and that group on the offensive side to turn the ball over to us? I think it's going to come down to turnovers, to be honest with you.
Q. Looking at Sunday's game, is there any way to make sense of what happened from the first three quarters to the last quarter for Bradford? Did he change his style at all in the fourth? Was it situational? He had a strong first three quarters, but then had turnovers late.
COACH KELLY: I think he only had one. Yeah, again, I think the last one, there were two minutes to go in the game and we're throwing the ball up versus eight guys dropping. I don't really look at that one. The other one I just think he got flushed up in the pocket, it just came out a little bit behind the back when it should have gone in front of the back. I think he played really well up until that point, so I don't really look at it as three quarters versus four quarters.
Q. When you address your team, is there ever a motivation from you as a head coach, or does it come from the players, to not the let other team clinch a playoff spot in your house?
COACH KELLY: We're not talking about clinching or anything, we're talking about winning the game. But we're not concerned with them, we're concerned about ourselves. If we lose, we're out. It's not about did they clinch or did they not clinch? I think you're getting a little too far and deep in your motivational aspects of things. Bottom line is if we don't win the game, we're out of the playoffs. I think that if that's not incentive enough and if I have to keep looking for things after that, we're in trouble. I don't think our guys are going to play harder because they look at, 'Hey, not only if we lose [we're] out, but they get to clinch, so let's play harder or train harder.' I think that's kind of silly, to be honest with you.
Q. You've done a good job bouncing back this year. How do you bounce back for this particular game and come back in a short week?
COACH KELLY: You have to. I mean, you don't have any time in this game to say, 'Hey, let's reminisce about what we didn't do well against a really good Arizona Cardinals team.' It's about moving on. Kind of everybody has that mindset. You got to make your corrections from what you did the week before in terms of looking at what the positives are, and then if there were any positives, can we build on them? And then [look at] what the negatives are, and how did we get into those situations? What did we do wrong? What are the corrections we have to make? Then, you have to totally immerse yourself in your next opponent. Our next opponent is a real good Washington team. It's a division game; it is for the playoffs; it's all those things. We got to go, just like we got to go [practice] now.
Eagles sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts
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Monkeys Don't Do Fair Use (via @techdirt)
Remember the photos of those macacques that took pictures of themselves that were making the rounds last week?
Mike Masnick at TechDirt asks the big question: Do the monkeys hold the copyright to those photos, since the owner of the camera clearly stated he didn't take the snaps? A must-read.
Link: Monkeys Don't Do Fair Use; News Agency Tells Techdirt To Remove Photos
The "7 Rules of Viral Videos" (via @fastcompany)
I strongly dislike the viral video term (you create something and it may"go viral," but you can't create a "viral video," IMHO). That said, some interesting thoughts in here from Tim Washer at Cisco who has had lightning strike multiple times. Here's the link, via Fast Company.
Jul 7, 2011 2:00:02 PM
How the Enterprise Can Use Google+
For the past few days, I've been neck-deep in Google+. There's a lot of potential here for business. Some thoughts, by enterprise function.
There's going to be plenty of punditry by the social media echo chamber over the coming days and weeks that will mirror the things we saw regarding Facebook ca. 2007-2009 or so. The summary: the same folks who are doing things to promote their schtick using Facebook will do the same thing on Google+. There will be brand pages and the like, someone will figure out how to do contests, there will be a host of activity metrics ("how many people have added your brand to their Circles?") and the like. While this area is going to get the most noise out of the gate, this is _not_ where the value is going to be found.
Demand Generation / Leadgen
Here things start to get interesting. Google Analytics already has brilliant tools for tracking things from "first interaction" all the way through the time someone engages in a transaction. That's the state of the art today. With tweaks in a couple of directions, G+ and Analytics start to get very compelling. First off, being able to track posts and their resulting activities in G+ and have those show up in Google Analytics is a no-brainer. Secondly, this starts to really be a graceful foray toward the enterprise side of Social CRM. Today, an organization's lead generation metrics might stop at "conversions," where a prospect turns into a customer. With an integration between G+ and Analytics, however, that historical funnel (which oftentimes ends at the transaction) can actually turn into a way to understand the long-term interactions with an individual, all the way from first contact (she +1'd a post or left a comment), through a host of conversations over days, weeks or months, through a transaction, and then *beyond* into ongoing conversations that take place _after_ the transaction. There's a lot of potential here.
If you're an HR pro, especially on the recruiting side, the opportunity to set up Circles is a means to connect up with the individuals with whom you'd like to develop a closer relationship is a great opportunity. If you have a number of open positions, you could even set up a Circle for each one, and, as you identify potential candidates for each position, include those individuals in the appropriate Circles as a means by which to start to get to know them better.
This is a place where I think Sparks may come in to play, as well as Circles. If there are topics of interest that may spark (see what I did there?) expanded thinking in an area, setting up a Spark for that topic to get an evergreen feed of ideas and inspiration. More tactically, you can set up as wide or as targeted a group of counselors/advisors/folks-to-bounce-ideas-off-of as needed that contains folks from both within and outside the organization. Then, when you have a few candidate ideas to solve a design problem, share the options with that Circle to get feedback.
This one is a no-brainer. Set up a Circle with your customers and prospective customers and partners in it. Call it "Customers." Check it at least once a day to keep a true pulse of when the individuals who are most important to you are saying. Engage in conversations.
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I think this is going to be a killer app for the organizations that have the foresight to use G+ in this way. Set up a Circle that just contains the members of your team, or (depending on organization size) perhaps your entire organization. Keep a Hangout open for that Circle for serendipity. Share items and links of _internal_ value that you've found externally with that Circle.
Additionally, you can always choose to _only_ share a post with a single individual, as well as easily fire up a chat session. In this mode, G+ becomes a very viable means of setting up an IM session between members of the organization.
I think there's a lot here for the enterprise beyond social media marketing. So what did I miss? How else might enterprises use the G+ capabilities as they progress further along the social engagement journey?
UPDATE (7/5/11):
Two related posts:
GigaOm: Why Google+ Could Find A Home in the Workplace
Forbes: GooglePlus, Consumerization of IT, and Crossing The Chasm For Enterprise Social Business
Steve Jobs Sales Pitch to the City of Cupertino - brilliant [video]
This may be the best sales presentation you'll ever see. It's Steve Jobs pitching the City of Cupertino City Council on June 7, 2011 on a plan for a new Apple campus in Cupertino.
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Simple, instantly understandable visuals? Check.
Connection with audience? Check.
Effective use of humor? Check.
Objection handling? Check.
Human stories? Check.
Absolutely masterful.
Hat tip: Steve Jurvetson
Jun 10, 2011 9:27:32 AM
GiffGaff Social Customer Case Study from #LiNC
GiffGaff is a UK-based telecommunications company where the only thing you can do is buy a SIM card. The company only has 14 employees, yet has been able to stake out a significant share of the UK telecoms market by way of its impassioned customer community. Their business is 100% online - no stores, no physical presence, no call centers. Robbie Hearn (@robsticks) from GiffGaff says that "We are not a company with a community. We are a company that could not exist without its community."
(Robbie Hearn at Lithium's LiNC conference earlier today)
The community aspect of GiffGaff informed the creation and tone of the company from even before the company launched. (According to Hearn, the community actually launched before the company launched product.) It's in the DNA of the organization.
Hearn shared a great story and a shot of the GiffGaff origin notebook. These are the notes that created a company. The key insights and drivers of what the company could be are:
Mutuality - Members help in recruitment, marketing and advice and this share in the rewards of the business
A great deal - A lower cost business model leads to lower charges for members
Member involvement - Members can generate and choose marketing materials and vote on some business decisions. Members help with other members problems
The collective good - Members can donate their "thank you" rebate to charity
Simple - SIM only. Converged Pre-Pay/Post-Pay. 1 universal price point
Online only - We only sell direct online. All top ups and customer service is online
Start-up mentality - Launched and run as a distinct, separate business from O2
Environmentally responsible - Carbon neutral, maximum sustainability
An example might be illustrative. Here's an ant's eye view of the journey of customer "Dantup," who started out hearing about GiffGaff in passing on Twitter, and wound up not just becoming a customer, but also an advocate for the brand.
Walking around that circle, it's possible to see the entire evolution of the relationship between Dantup and GiffGaff. The evolution went like this:
Hears about GiffGaff on Twitter
Goes to forum, gets answers at 10:30pm
Orders a SIM using member-get-member
Activates and stars helping on forum
Blogs about GiffGaff on his own blog
Blogs and forum posts again when he gets payback
Now, Dantup tweets regularly
This customer engagement DNA isn't just in the "support" aspect of the organization, but engages the community in a number of other aspects as well.
Ideas on any aspect of company development
Technology and testing
Even beyond the great results that GiffGaff has had so far from a business and community development perspective, there were two things that absolutely blew me away that have occurred as a result of this deeply organic model of engagement with their community.
The first was that GiffGaff allows (encourages?) fans to make their own GiffGaff sites to market the product. So, check that…all the sites in the image below are customer-created sites promoting the brand. Where many, perhaps most, brands would have shut sites like these down, GiffGaff encourages their creation.
Secondly, when the new iPhone 4 came out, it used a micro SIM card, instead of the traditionally-sized SIM card. GiffGaff doesn't make micro SIM cards; they don't fit their business model, especially from a distribution and supply chain point of view. So, customers hacked a solution, literally. A set of enterprising individuals found that a regular SIM could be hacked into a micro SIM (using scissors!) and created organic distribution network.
Is the GiffGaff model scalable? Is it sustainable? Hearn thinks so. They're hitting their business goals out of the park.
Their "member-gets-member" (MGM) customer acquisition strategy results in 20% of all activations
Costs of paid channels are lower than GiffGaff's business plan
Average Retail Price per Unit (ARPU) is on target
The organization is on plan to hit all profitability targets
Current customer support engagement can support a far bigger base -- right now, the community answers questions typically within 60 seconds, and provides 24 hour a day response.
So, what do you think? Is this type of model sustainable? Or is GiffGaff in a unique position, having started without legacy baggage, that has enabled it to grow this community and business? Will it be able to continue its phenomenal growth as it attains greater scale?
The USS Lincoln Embark: One Year Later
One year ago, I was given the experience of a lifetime to fly out to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with a number of friends and colleagues as a guest of the US Navy's Public Affairs Office. We spent 24 hours on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as it was underway in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
My entire photo set from the embark is here, and below is a collected set of thoughts from the group, looking back on the embark from the vantage point of another year's experience.
The U.S. Navy sponsors a Distinguished Visitors Program to increase awareness of the Navy's and Marine Corps' sea and air missions and highlight the tremendous service of our American citizens serving at sea.
This particular embark for the Distinguished Visitors Program was tailored for a group of sixteen social media experts who blog, podcast, use Twitter to tweet messages often with links, post YouTube videos, Facebook postings with links, Flickr, and other means to reach audiences globally.
Because opportunities for civilian embarkations on or to-from Navy ships and submarines underway are extremely limited, for this Distinguished Visitor social media embark, the Public Affairs Officer for the Commander, Naval Air Forces, Pacific first reviewed nominations submitted by Andy Sernovitz, the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Media Business Council (socialmedia.org), and Dennis Hall, founder of Avere Group (averegroup.wordpress.com).
The Public Affairs Officer selected the participants based on their ability to share their experience with the largest possible audience. Embarkations of journalists, community leaders or celebrities that gain mass media exposure greatly assist our recruiting and educational efforts by allowing thousands to share in the experience. These individuals, in turn, make positive contributions to the public understanding of the roles and missions of the Navy by having their experience promoted through various media outlets.
(source: http://www.navy.mil/navydata/navy_legacy_hr.asp?id=165)
Whereas the Navy has implemented the Distinguished Visitor Program for several years, the emergence of social media during 2009 as a very popular force for reaching audiences created a new opportunity for the military. During 2008, Dennis Hall nominated Guy Kawasaki for a Distinguished Visitors Embark. The Navy selected him to embark out to-from the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier steaming in the Pacific Ocean. Upon his return, Dennis Hall followed up with him and Guy Kawasaki replied via e-mail with the Subject line reading, 'An idea'. Dennis made an appointment to meet with Guy Kawasaki and Bill Reichert, both Managing Directors of Garage Technology Ventures in Palo Alto, CA on October 8, 2008. At that meeting, Guy discussed his idea of sending 'a whole planeload of bloggers' inside a Navy C-2 Greyhound aircraft out to-from an aircraft carrier underway. With the notes from the discussion, Dennis Hall wrote and submitted a proposal to then Lieutenant Commander Charlie Brown, who was then the Public Affairs Officer for the Commander, Naval Air Forces, Pacific based at Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado Island, near San Diego. He prompted accepted the proposal for a Distinguished Visitors social media embark, or Bloggers' Embark. Guy was elated and he and Dennis Hall set about recommending social media types, including Andy Sernovitz.
Sixteen social media types embarked with Guy Kawasaki, Dennis Hall, Bill Reichert, and Andy Sernovitz to the USS Chester W. Nimitz aircraft carrier during May 2009. The follow-on social media activity of all involved proved the concept is absolutely valid for reaching audiences globally.
The success of the embark to the USS Nimitz set the stage for follow-on social media embarks.
On April 25 - 26 2010, eleven business executives and social media influencer participated in the Distinguished Visitors program on-board the USS Abraham Lincoln which was preparing for a 10 month tour of duty in the pacific. These are their reflections one year later.
Amanda Congdon - @amazingamanda
Christopher Carfi - Vice President, Ant's Eye View (@ccarfi)
Jake McKee - Chief Innovation Officer, Ant's Eye View (@jakemckee)
Kevin Thornton, Sr. Communications Officer, Walton Family Foundation - @kevinthornton
Len Devanna - Director of Social Engagement, EMC Corp - @LenDevanna
Mark Yolton - SVP of SAP Community Network - Mark Y. - @markyolton
Phil Nieman - @nieman
Robert Coombs
Rob DeRobertis aka RobDe @robde
Scott Gulbransen - Director of Social Media & Digital Content for Applebee's - @sdgully
Will Mayall, Alltop.com @mayall
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Guy Kawasaki for editing these question and Dennis Hall for writing the forward to this document.
Thanks to Dennis Hall and Andy Sernovitz for making this trip possible
And thanks to the Navy for their support of this program and day to day service of our country.
Q: What are the most lasting memories and impressions from the trip?
Robert C: What struck me is the sheer number of people living and working at sea on each of these ships. The duties required to keep one of these ships underway number in the thousands, and most of them are being done by young men and women aged 18-24. That's a group that, in other areas of society, is seen as not terribly productive, and not trustworthy in serious matters. I think the Navy proves these perceptions wrong 24-7-365
Mark Yolton (Mark Y): The dedication and professionalism of the sailors, pilots, and other crew. These men and women spend months at sea, away from their families, working essentially 24x7. If they're not "working," they are training; if not training, then studying for their next level promotion or an adjacent job. They are almost always working on something, and so their depth of knowledge and the muscle memory they've developed through repetition and practice to perform under duress is extraordinary. Even when they're relaxing, they need to be alert and on edge for superior officers, drills, and much else. They can't get away for a weekend. They are clustered together with co-workers without an ounce of privacy. They give up what we'd consider a normal life.
Kevin Thornton (Kevin T): The smell of jet fuel, the incredible noise, and the other things that set my senses on full alert. But more than that, I will remember the people I met and the work I saw them do. Like Mark said, their professionalism is extraordinary. Everyone I spoke with beamed with pride about their work and being in the U.S. Navy. They were determined, focused, and all knew they were a part of something bigger than themselves. They are away from their families months on end and can never can truly "get away" while on the ship. The most impressive thing is that they do this voluntarily! Also, this was a very personal trip for me. My family has a rich Navy history, including three uncles that served on the same ship at the same time in Korea (USS Frank Knox) and a great-uncle that was on the USS Lexington (CV-2) when it sank in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Being able to take part in this trip gave me a sense of what they experienced. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been able to do something very few Americans will get the chance to do.
Rob De: @ Kevin: I agree with you that we were extremely lucky to have been able to do this. This was a unique experience and something that will stick with me for the rest of my life.
Will M: I agree with the others. The easy things to remember were the cool planes flying in and out, the massive ship, and other mechanical stuff but it was certainly the people that left the strongest impression. At first glance, it seemed to be chaos, with people constantly in motion in a crazy dangerous environment. But in fact, it was well trained and supervised professionals performing a complex dance on the most powerful ship on earth. I still cannot believe how young most of the sailors were with responsibilities that entailed life and death decisions.
Scott G: I can honestly say as we approach a year from when we went on this adventure, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about or talk about the experience. Besides all the "cool" factor associated with the flight operations and really big ship stuff, I honestly remember being blown away by the sailors. All of them. From the youngest enlisted sailor to the Admiral; they all were beyond impressive. It really helped reassure me about our future generation. The young people on board were impressive and I could see we did have a great pool of young leaders to lead this nation in the future. As always, it's always about the people. I sleep much better at night having met these remarkable young men and women.
Len D: Echoing the sentiment from my friends above, it was the level of maturity, professionalism and patriotism from the young men and women that by far left the most long lasting impression with me. We must have met with at least hundred of these folks over the course of twenty-four hours. Regardless if their role was piloting a multi-million dollar aircraft, ensuring the ships personnel stayed well nourished, or keeping the anchors for the ship in tip top shape - each told us of their unique role within this massive machine with unbridled enthusiasm.
All in all - I left with a renewed sense of pride and patriotism. One simply couldn't help it given the contagious nature from the folks we met. If you're a parent with a son or daughter in the military - you have a right to glow with pride. These young men and women are in a class of their own.
Christopher C: There were two aspects to the memories: the physical experience itself, and the connections between the individuals involved. The physical experience itself was astounding: the preparation, the flight out to the deck, the landing, the touring of the ship itself. It really put into perspective the challenging nature of the job. Just as lasting, however, were the connections between both the participants and the individuals who hosted us on the ship. Conversations that started one year ago are still continuing today.
Jake M: In today's society, we're all taught that getting close to the action is strictly forbidden. We're supposed to stay back behind the roped off, guarded, and clearly marked danger line. We're treated, in so many situations, as untrustworthy children who need extra guidance to avoid danger. To this day, I still marvel at exactly how close we were to danger, real, tangible danger, and how much trust was placed in us during that experience. And this danger was kept at bay by a crew whose average age was, I believe, 19 year old. With structure and discipline, it's amazing what can be taught.
Phil N: For me, seeing how the Navy manages so many young, stressed people struck me the most. I had the opportunity to sit with the lead Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, they call him the "Judge" at dinner, and I heard astounding stories about what it takes to keep all these young people in order. If you think about it, anytime that you have 5,000 people in one place there will be some trouble. It could be potentially explosive when mixing in the effects of extremely stressful jobs, lack of sleep, and kids from very diverse background. Along the same line, I found the Chaplain corps on board to be very impressive. They are not only providing religious services to the entire ship, but also the primary counseling services as well. Many of the young people come from very troubled backgrounds, of which they don't have the capcitity to deal with on their own.
Q: Did the trip change your views of the military?
Kevin T: I had always held the military in high regard, but what changed for me was the way I looked at their sacrifice. Their work involves them giving up so many things that most of us enjoy and take for granted. Seeing this firsthand made me appreciate them even more.
Mark Y: Yes, I have a much higher regard for the military than in the past. My family is fairly distant from military service, so I don't know a lot of soldiers or sailors. I admit, I had the impression beforehand that the military was a last-choice option for someone who couldn't find a traditional job, and so therefore the military tended to attract the lowest performers without much education or potential. That changed when I saw, met, and talked with extremely bright and capable people of the U.S. Navy -- many of whom would put me and my so-called big-time colleagues to shame.
Scott G: I have always held our military in high regard. What changed on this trip was it made it very personal for me. I have extended family members in the military currently and of course that makes it personal. But seeing the young men and women aboard the Lincoln gave me a new sense for the sacrifice they make day in, day out.
Will M: Yes and no. The amount we spend for our "defense" seems out of whack given the problems we face as a nation. But I understand more clearly that the people doing their jobs in the military should not be blamed for an imbalance in our priorities.
Len D: Sure did. I looked at the military at large as being an offensive or defensive tool for times of conflict. Come to find out that's a rather narrow point of view. While our troops are absolutely at the ready to defend our freedom regardless of which branch of the military they're in, I was naive to the amount of involvement they have within disaster relief efforts, as example. During our visit, we learned of the USS Lincoln's ability to purify mass amounts of water and supply to ravaged areas post natural disaster. We learned of their ability to move tons of food from ship to land at the drop of a dime. We also learned how the very 'presence' of a ship such as the USS Lincoln can help boost the morale of other countries by simply visiting their ports.Wwdewwfefrgr
Jake M: Growing up down the road from a Navy base (the one we flew out of) and a Marine base, I knew plenty of people in the Navy and Marines. I have always greatly respected those who serve, and this visit expanded that respect as I learned more about the details of the sacrifice (have you seen those bunks??). And while it's impressive to me the capabilities for humanitarian aid a fleet brings and often delivers, I couldn't help but wonder if there were non-military ways to over that same level of structure and discipline to these young kids who are looking for help and training. Our country tends to chafe the idea of formalized social programs to train/employ our young people, but in effect that's exactly what was happening on the Lincoln.
Phil N: Coming from a military family, I've always had a fairly positive view of the military, including my Sister and Brother-in-law whom both had long careers in the Air Force/ Illinois Air National Guard. However, the trip certainly gave me a deeper and more rounded view of the military. The operation and the care put into everything done on the ship was particularly impressive. These people have a very tough job and I'm very appreciative of the hard work they do.
Q: Since the trip were you in contact with sailors whom you met on this trip?
Rob D: The most surprising connection I made was with family members of the crew aboard the Lincoln. A couple saw the images I posted on my website and sent notes of appreciation. It was great to connect and learn about their sons, daughters, and husbands. For them, getting a glimpse of their loved ones was so important. For me, it hammered home the sacrifice made by so many to protect our country.
Robert C: I've stayed in contact with the PIO and some of his crew. I have also contacted other PIO's and feel like I have a bond with people in that role because they are an analog to what I do in the civilian world.
Kevin T: I've stayed in contact with the PAO and interacted with some of the public affairs staff on Facebook.
Mark Y: I've stayed connected with the PAO, "Wild Bill," through facebook. I've connected loosely with other crew members and their families by commenting on USS Abraham Lincoln Facebook posts. It's amazing the connection I feel, and the pride in that association, even though I only spent 24-hours on-board the ship... it's still "my" ship and I follow its journeys, its missions, and its people very closely. (I've also stayed in touch with many of the other people who I embarked with; via social media, but also had one local person to my birthday party and have met-up with others at meetings and events --- in fact, am off to see one tonight.)
Scott G: I have stayed in contact with various folks we met. Some have been singular interactions while others have been more in-depth and personal. Obviously, Wild Bill is the one person I have stayed in constant contact with. But even those that I haven't been in contact with are always in my thoughts. I call the USS Lincoln "My Navy Family."
Len D: Not as much as I'd like to. That trip was a whirlwind, and I wasn't sure what to expect walking in. In hindsight, I wish I'd done a better job of capturing the names of all of the wonderful people we met with. I have stayed in touch with our 'host', "Wild Bill", and some of the folks on his team. Come to think about it, we're still not sure why they call you 'Wilid Bill', sir???? But, like others, I do follow the USS Lincoln on Facebook . I remain very impressed with the Navy's use of Social Media to not only communicate within the Navy itself - but also well beyond the confines of the service itself. While there's obvious risk in opening up access to emerging social channels, the reward of transparency and connectivity to the families of those who are serving are priceless.
Jake M: As others have said, just Wild Bill. Our trip introduced us to a lot of people, but I didn't ever get a chance to talk to anyone at length or in a way that made it seem like it would be OK to contact them afterward. That's not a criticism, just a reality. We had a lot to do!
Phil N: I've kept in contact with the PAO and I've had some contact with the Chaplain and JAG officer on board.
Q: What was the coolest thing you saw on the ship?
Rob D.: Being on the deck with the aircraft and crew during flight operations was the most thrilling thing I saw.
Robert C: Flight operations are, of course, one of the most amazing things for civilians to see up close. It gives you a whole new respect for the raw force that's deployed throughout the world.
Kevin T: Flight operations! The planes flying around are cool enough themselves, but to see the precision in which everything was orchestrated was amazing. Everyone knew their part and played it like a well-rehearsed script, all while working in a very, very dangerous place.
Mark Y: Flight operations were amazing - from the deck and the (?balcony? vulture's perch?). The power of those jets, the professionalism of the crew - breathtaking. But I also cherish standing on the bridge with the captain and his core leadership team while 18-year-olds steered this massive aircraft carrier. I enjoyed the honor of talking with the Commander in his "office" on the bridge. Eating fancy meals in the captain's dining room with the folks who run the nuclear reactors on board. Going to the weapons area to see (disarmed) tomahawk cruise missiles, bunker-busters, and many others. Seeing the enormous anchor and learning that just handling that piece of equipment is an entire specialization. Landing and climbing out of the C2 COD onto the deck; and then taking off 24-hours later via catapult. Trying to sleep in the loud bunks while jets took off and landed overhead...
Scott G: Like everyone else has said, flight operations were amazing. But for me, besides the cool fighters, it was watching the young people on the deck. They have the most dangerous job in the world and at 19 years old are doing amazing amounts of work that includes some heavy duty responsibility. At 19 years old I would have had those puppies flying into the ocean. Those sailors just amazed me.
Len D: Sitting on the bridge talking about the 'big picture' at twilight with the ships commander as jets came and went was among the most surreal experiences of my life. The heat on my face from the jets of an F-18 fighter taking off about 30 feet away won't soon leave my memory.. And catapulting from zero to ~ 165 in two seconds when we took off from the ship to head back home may just have been the coolest thing ever
Christopher C: The precision and execution of the flight ops. Every person knew his or her role, every bit of equipment was in place, every bit of infrastructure was color-coded. Highly, highly impressive.
Jake M: I'd be remiss without saying clearly: the sound and sights of the jets as they were launched and had the noise and vibration wash over us. The first second or two of the launch was fairly quiet, but when the afterburn glow came into view and the vibrations of the engines caught up to us, man oh man that was amazing. Second, was the comfort and competence that was displayed on the flight deck. There was lots of talk about "the chaos of the flight deck", but I never say chaos. Everyone seemed to be extremely well trained, and extremely tuned in to what they were doing.
Phil N: It's hard not to love the flight ops, especially the night time flight operations. You cannot beat the surreal experience of speaking with the Admiral while watching nighttime flight ops in the background.
Q: What was the least cool thing about the ship?
Will M: The noise. It was incredible. We spent the night and even though I wore ear plugs, I remember waking in the middle of the night to an alarm for a fire drill in the engine room. It's really impressive that the sailors and aviators can work so professionally in such a loud environment.
Rob D: I managed to smash my finger going down the stairs at one point and still feel the pain in that finger one year later. It is a dangerous place to live.
Kevin T: I have to agree with Will. The noise was incredible and was a big factor in messing with my senses. In particular, I remember being in the air traffic control center. I think it was located one deck below flight operations. Every time a jet would land, the whole place shook with what sounded like a plane crash. It was, of course, just a normal landing. The alarms, the jet engines, the calling out of orders and statuses over the loud speakers, all made for a very loud environment throughout the entire ship - day and night.
Mark Y: It's pretty claustrophobic - with random ladders and dead-ends; I never knew which of the many floors I was on, whether fore or aft, and would have been helplessly lost if left alone for a moment. But to get a sense of direction, you need to go on deck, which is always cold (outside), loud, smells of jet fuel, and still doesn't allow for a moment of quiet, private, alone time.
Scott G: It really sucked to have to wake up in the middle of the night and find the bathroom. Especially when you're in the top bunk! (Thanks Jake!)
Len D: The noise piece has already been covered... It WAS loud! Given the crew was in pre-mission training, there was no shortage of interesting things taking place around us. We managed to witness a ship wide fire drill. And while it was fascinating for me personally to watch the crew rally with the precision of a fine Swiss watch, I felt for them all as they ran up and down small corridors and ladder systems in massive fire retardant suits carrying hoses, fire extinguishers, and all sorts of gear. Wasn't so bad for us civilians, but I felt for the crew and hope they only get exposed to that sort of excitement via drills and practices!
Jake M: When you see a carrier on TV or in pictures, or when you hear someone talk about them, they always do so in terms of how big they are. In reality, the ship felt relatively small. Sure it was a huge ship, but not as huge as you think. And with so many small rooms, low ceilings, and uncomfortable walkways, it's hard to imagine living there day to day. I mean, hey, when you have plan your bathroom breaks because there's very few locations on the ship, well, that's small.
Phil N: It had to end! I would have loved to have more time on board and to have more time to speak with people around the ship.
Q: Were the sailors and aviators open?
Will M.: From Commander John Alexander down to the enlisted sailors, the people were incredibly open and honest. At one point, I asked Admiral Mark Guadagnini about the role of the aircraft carrier in a world without other dangerous super powers. I expected a packaged answer. Instead, I got a thoughtful response that, of course, included how we need to project strength to the world but also expressed doubts that it was a tool of warfare needed for the future.
Kevin T: Yes, every sailor I encountered was willing to strike up a conversation. I was actually impressed that they handled themselves so well. I kept thinking they must think it's weird to have civilians on the ship. But, they carried on like it was normal for us to be around them taking pictures, asking questions, and generally getting in their way.
Mark Y: Amazingly so. I found it incredible that the captain, commander, key officers, and others were so willing to meet and talk with us. We met mid-level folks working their way up the chain; and both younger and older sailors. I was also satisfied to get a few strong negative comments from low-level sailors about their stint on the ship and in the Navy; it satisfied my skepticism that not everyone can be over-the-moon happy, and we were getting the straight scoop from people who were not "positioning" for us as outside visitors.
Scott G: I never thought any of the sailors were anything but open. They live in a "chain of command" culture. To that end, for being in a system like that, they didn't pull punches. I appreciated their honesty and think it added a special something to the visit.
Len D: Absolutely! I was stunned at the level of transparency. Walking in, I had assumed we'd be exposed to the 'top echelon' to ensure a positive vibe. Not the case. The policy - talk to everyone - talk to anyone. No holds barred. Some of my best discussions were when I just grabbed a seat at a table of sailors for lunch and let them do their thing. Each as happy to tell you their story as the next.
Christopher C: Very much so. One of the conversations that was an unbelievable highlight was the time we had talking with Admiral Guadagnini on the bridge. Visualize this...we're underway at sea on an aircraft carrier, night flight ops are happening on the deck, and the bridge is lit up only with dim, red lights, like an old-school photographic darkroom. We talked at length with Admiral Guadagnini, who shared his thoughts on the Navy and how it had changed during his years in the service, as well as the challenges he faces as an executive in charge of many thousands of servicemen and servicewomen. One of the biggest problems he said he faced? "Finding good people"...just like many other businesses.
Jake M: Back on land, society has taught us that "only the professionals do the talking". I fully expected that the sailors and officers would see our PAO lead and clam up. The exact opposite was true: every member of the crew we met was kind, empathetic, and happy to talk to us. Literally everyone we talked to was beaming about their role on the ship, and wanted to show off by telling us about that role.
Phil N: To echo the comments of the others, I found everyone to be very open. I would have loved the opportunity to speak with more of the enlisted sailors, but I understand they all had busy jobs to do.
Q: Would you support the decision of someone to join the Navy?
Rob D: Yes. I even sent a slide show to a friend whose son was thinking of going to the Naval Academy. It ends up that he had completed his pre-med studies and indeed joined the Naval academy in MD.
Kevin T: Absolutely. I do think it would take someone who is willing to make certain sacrifices, though. Knowing that, I see opportunity for someone to do just about anything they want to do in the Navy - from a mechanic to a nuclear scientist. Just like any career path, I think a person could work hard, do good and make a good life in the Navy.
Mark Y: Yes, as long as they went in with eyes wide open to both the opportunities and the drudgery, repetitiveness, hierarchy, level of commitment. As with any job, there are pros and cons - and some of the Navy's cons are extreme: work under harsh conditions, while away from family for long periods, beginning with boring and repetitive tasks... and, oh, by the way, the chance you might be killed. But the up-side is also extreme. I can only imagine the sense of pride, of camaraderie, the sense of brotherhood, or belonging, of common purpose, of responding to the call of duty, of sacrificing for the benefit of others... If I had experienced, in my youth, what I experienced on the USS Abraham Lincoln a year ago, I don't think I could have gotten the desire for that adventure out of my blood.
Scott G: Without question. National service can sometimes be over romanticized but its a noble calling and I would support my family (even my kids) if they wanted to join. I'd just want them to understand the sacrifice and life they would lead.
Will M: Yes, but it is a decision that should not be made lightly. The visit reinforced my belief that national service should be mandatory, although not restricted to military service. Watching the young sailors perform complex, dangerous jobs showed how effective young adults can be given proper training and supervision. Mandatory national service for a year would focus the energy of youth to benefit our nation and give a structured start to their adult lives.
Len D: I would... But would want to ensure the person was doing it for the right reasons. Make no mistake - these folks worked extremely hard. As Mark suggests above, there are no weekends, no trips to the movies - and no opportunity to just 'unplug' when you need to. It seems that if you want in, you're going to be all in. Having said that, I left with a bit of emptiness that I'd not experienced that when I was younger. These folks bubble with pride and enthusiasm. They made me *prouder* to be an American than I already was. They humbled me with their professionalism and dedication. So yes - this experience left me with a very positive point of view on serving our country.
Jake M: Absolutely, but with the caveats that have been given above. "Top Gun" gave viewers a pretty realistic sense of the drama, but it certainly doesn't explain the drudgery and discomfort. But yes, military service, especially in the Navy can be a great thing for a young kid. As I said above, however, I wish that there were other non-military options that could provide the same value to our country and to our kids.
Phil N: I'm a very big believer in public service and would be very supportive of someone joining the Navy. Of course, it's important that people enter service with a very realistic viewpoint of how hard the life will be and what will be expected of them.
Q: Was the embark an effective way for the Navy to get its message out?
Rob D.: Absolutely. The openness and hospitality was surprisingly refreshing.
Kevin: Yes. I believe openness and transparency are key to getting out your message. When you can show someone what you do, instead of just telling them what you do, your message will resonate more effectively. I tell anyone that will listen about my trip to the carrier.
Mark Y: Without a doubt. I talk about my experience on the "Abe" at the drop of a hat; give me an excuse and I'll pull out photos, videos, and tell passionate stories of the men and women on that ship, the flight crew, obscure details... That word-of-mouth from communicators, influential opinion-leaders, and others is priceless.
Scott G: In today's world where communications and networking are so open, it's the best way the Navy can bring to life what it does and how great its people are. The program is a great success and when I tell people about it, they all would love to take part. By showing people what happens aboard a carrier, or other naval vessel, every day, you get a better understanding of the entire system.
Christopher C: Very much so. Heck, we're still talking about it a year later.
Jake M: No question about it. In a society that is putting more and more blocks between the people and the reality, it's wonderful to see the Navy opening up. In an information void, people tend to assume the worst. Opening the kimono (thanks, Guy!) is a great way for the Navy to be clear about the good it's doing for our country, our kids, and the world.
Phil N: Absolutely. I speak with people about the trip all the time. Having been out once, I'd love another chance knowing what to expect. I think it's very important to tell the stories of the men and women protecting us.
Q: Was there anything you were unable to do while aboard that you wish you could have done?
Will M: Given that it is a huge ship and we were only there 24 hours, we saw an incredible amount. I would have liked to see a bit more of the more mundane parts of the ship as well as the engine room -- although I understand that access to nuclear reactors is probably not a great idea.
Mark Y: I was a blank slate; I went without preconceptions and was very happy to be led around like a kid in a candy store with gold AmEx card. My jaw was slack and my eyes were saucers from start to finish. The experience more than met my expectations because I didn't have any - and yet it was the experience of a lifetime that I will always appreciate.
Scott G: The only thing we were unable to observe: the live firing exercise.
Jake M: Just more. More of everything. The trip was designed wonderfully, but I was thirsty for more parts of the ship, more time on the flight deck, and more people to talk to and learn from.
Phil N: I agree with the others, I would have loved to see more and had more time. In particular I would have liked more time with regular enlisted folks to talk about their jobs, feelings, etc.
Q: Did you post to your social media blogs, podcasts, etc. about the trip? Please provide links if you did.
Rob D: I made 6 postings, you can see them here: http://blog.robde.com/categories/Navy.aspx
Kevin T: I posted on my blog (http://thorntonkevin.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html andhttp://thorntonkevin.blogspot.com/2010/08/to-carrier.html) and on my Twitter feed(http://twitter.com/kevinthornton) and my Facebook page (http://facebook.com/kevinthornton). My videos from the trip are on YouTube at http://youtube.com/thorntonkevin
Mark Y: I posted a couple of blogs that related the experience to work topics(http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/weblogs?blog=/pub/wlg/19360 and http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/weblogs?blog=/pub/wlg/18949), I posted photos in Flickr(http://www.flickr.com/photos/markyolton/sets/72157623946757880/) and Facebook, I posted links and comments in LinkedIn and on Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/markyolton), and I posted video on YouTube(http://www.youtube.com/markyolton) that has been downloaded by all sorts of people including someone building a compilation video of the C2 transport.
Scott G: A ton...here's my links:
http://scottgulbransen.com/2010/04/26/featured-articles/thanks-uss-lincoln-crew/
http://scottgulbransen.com/tag/uss-lincoln-embark-2010/
http://www.everyotherthursday.com/2010/04/learned-dads-sea-aboard-uss-lincoln/
http://www.everyotherthursday.com/2010/05/dads-sea/
http://www.shamable.com/2010/04/28/the-uss-lincoln-aircraft-carrier-social-media-hotbed/
http://www.shamable.com/2010/04/23/its-go-time-for-shamable-com-and-the-uss-abraham-lincoln/
Len D: Not as much as I need to. Initial post here with more to follow!
Christopher C: Yes, here and my photos are here.
Q: Did you participate in any traditional media reporting on your embark?
Robert C: I have referenced the experience many times in newspaper interviews and radio shows. Because a significant amount of my work has dealt with military personnel issues, this has been something has is also a part of my conversations with members of congress, state policymakers and service members in other branches.
Q: Would you be willing with guidance and consultation to lead a social media embark?
Rob D.: Yes. It would be an honor.
Robert C: Of course.
Mark Y: Absolutely. It would be an honor - and it would be a privilege to 'give back' in some small way, to the men and women who serve in our military.
Kevin T: Yes!
Scott G: Without question.
Len D: At the drop of a dime.
Christopher C: Absolutely.
Jake M: I've already booked a ticket. Anyone want to tell me where I should be going??
Phil N: In a heartbeat.
Q: Since your trip what has happened to you in your life/career i.e. where are you now?
Rob D: Over the year I continued my photographic quest posting new images on www.robde.com. I started a marketing blog www.fivethingsinmarketing.com aka www.5tim.com where I provide some thoughts on business to business marketing. I also changed companies and am now the Global Marketing and Communications director for a New England High Tech company.
Robert C: I took a new position representing members of all three branches of state government. Every Governor, state legislator, Attorney General and Chief Justice is one of our members. My job is to provide political and communications strategy and crisis communications response particularly in the area of criminal justice.
Kevin T: I left Walmart and became the senior communications officer for the Walton Family Foundation.
Mark Y: I'm in the same job: senior vice president of the SAP Community Network - which is the social network for 2.4 million SAP professionals in 200 countries and territories worldwide. My life hasn't changed dramatically. Although, I have a much expanded world view as it pertains to our military, and much higher degree of respect and appreciation for the sacrifice, dedication, and professionalism of our men and women in uniform.
Scott G: I accepted a new position to lead the social media and digital strategy for the world's largest casual dining chain: Applebee's. That includes leading the online effort by which Applebee's honors both veterans and active duty military on Veteran's Day. On that day, we serve over 1.5 Million military folks with a free meal to simply say "thank you." The job meant a move from San Diego to Kansas City. Being truly land-locked for the first time in over 30 years has taken some getting used to. We're also expecting our fifth child (fourth boy!) in September. I also lead
Len D: Same job for me - Driving social evolution at EMC. However, this trip did give me added insight into creative uses of Social Media and organizational transparency that have since helped me in my job. Kudos to the Navy for their forward thinking in leveraging emerging media!
Christopher C: I've since joined Ant's Eye View and am now working side-by-side with Jake McKee. Additionally, I "see" many of the individuals from the embark online on a regular basis, as well as cross paths with them in the course of our engagements.
Jake M: I'm still at the company I co-founded, Ant's Eye View. My role has morphed a bit, where I'm now focusing on innovation and product development. I have the pleasure of working with Chris Carfi, and still keep in touch with many of the group. Scott and I have spent many hours debating politics and life and I truly value his friendship. I also decided after I got home and looked at my photos that I was going to up my photography game. So many missed opportunities for great shots, or shots that didn't turn out like I wanted convinced me that I wasn't going to let another amazing destination have the same photographic result. It's coming along!
Phil N: This trip was a major inspiration to changing my career direction. There are so many amazing stories in the world that never get told to the general public. The USS Lincoln trip is a good example as Americans are spending huge amounts of tax dollars on something that is foreign to almost all of them. This has led me to accept a full-tuition scholarship to attend Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism for a Masters.
Apr 27, 2011 4:21:12 PM
Facebook Social Deals May Be Groupon's "PointCast Moment"
A new offering called Facebook Social Deals was launched in five cities today. It's a service similar to Groupon or LivingSocial, where merchants offer highly discounted, time-sensitive deals to their customers. The product is well-integrated with the overall Facebook experience, it's not intrusive, and it has sociality built-right-in, enabling individuals to not only buy deals, but also promote them to their networks using other familiar capabilities such as the Facebook "Like" button.
It may be a mortal blow to Groupon, the current leader of the daily deals pack.
The illustrative example here for Groupon may be a company from Bubble 1.0 called PointCast. PointCast was the hottest property on the dotcom block, and had been the target of a $450 million buyout offer from News Corp in 1997. PointCast, certain they were on to the Next Big Thing, spurned the offer (not unlike how Groupon rejected Google's $6 billion offer just a few short months ago).
Shortly after PointCast rejected the News Corp offer, it fell out of favor with customers, suitors and investors, and went into a corporate death spiral from which it never recovered. After being valued at almost half-a-billion dollars, PointCast was sold a short time later for a mere $7 million bucks.
So, what do you think? Does Groupon have something that's so unique and valuable that it can withstand the Facebook onslaught that was launched today? Or are they about to get slaughtered?
Apr 26, 2011 8:56:43 AM
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Building a word of mouth network of fans, evangelists and advocates takes time. For some brands, it may take years of dedicated, resource-intensive work. But not anymore. With Ant's Eye View's FanAuction™, the system to help you Get Fans Now™, you won't have to invest any more time or money to create relationships with customers!
After hearing from our clients, industry colleagues, and famous circuit speakers about the needs of big businesses within social media, we had to put the work in on this project. And as projects go, this one took more manhours than we ever imagined possible. But it's ready, we're unveiling it today, and we're excited to see how it fares in the marketplace. We how hard it is to generate and manage fan enthusiasm. FanAuction™ is a major push forward in eliminating that hard work.
If you have questions, head over to http://www.antseyeview.com/fanauction for more info.
Update: FanAuction was created for April Fools Day - 2011
Apr 1, 2011 10:30:35 AM
An Ant's Eye View of SXSW 2011
Just back from SXSW in Austin. Here are my Top 10 takeaways.
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The Journey: Ant's Eye View
I'm really excited to announce that as of today I'm joining Ant's Eye View in Silicon Valley. What is Ant's Eye View? Here's the quick overview:
"Ant's Eye View is a social engagement strategy development and consulting firm that helps guide mid to large-size companies through the process of transforming customer experience and brand engagement by activating and embedding the voice of the customer into all aspects of a company's social business.
Founded in 2009, the consultancy currently has offices in Austin, Seattle and Silicon Valley with a client roster that includes Google, P&G, Visa, Microsoft, Intuit, Cisco, Wells Fargo and USAA."
What that overview doesn't capture is the absolutely astounding array of professionals who are part of the organization. If you've followed the Social Business space over the past few years, you've undoubtably crossed paths with some of them. My new colleagues:
The thing that has me most excited is the opportunity to work with the stunning cast of characters noted above (who, not incidentally, have been *cracking me up* already via our internal Yammer network -- enterprise collaboration rocks). However, only slightly on the heels of the amazing culture is the commitment to strategic vision that the organization has already put in place. This vision is not constrained to the tactics of the social media tool du jour, but instead derives from understanding the challenges of the journey that an organization must undertake in order to achieve real business results supported by metrics and KPIs while at the same time ensuring that customers and customer communities remain strong and empowered. It's a rare combination.
Jackie Huba, from the Ant's Eye View anthill in Austin, illustrates the journey in five stages:
The illustrations here show the top-level view; check out Jackie's longer post here on the overall Social Engagement Journey.
So, today, it's off to the Seattle office for a couple of days for hazing and initiation training and account planning (our client list freaking ROCKS, by the way) and then off to SXSW later this week, where I'll be speaking on a panel on Sunday, March 13th.
To my former colleagues at Edelman, I wish you the best. Seeya in Austin at SXSW later this week.
Mar 7, 2011 8:30:00 AM


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The Nuggets go bush league (thankfully!)...
By Andrew Feinstein Mar 18, 2009, 11:56am MDT
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Nuggets/Grizzlies Recap...
I watched the Lakers play the 76ers last night. After Kobe Bryant hit what seemingly was yet another game-winner in his career chock-full of game-winners, Andre Iguodala was able squeeze in a game-winner of his own, hitting a three-point shot in Trevor Ariza's face with no time left to seal the 76ers victory. As this was happening, Stu Lantz and Joel Myers (the Lakers announcers) were yelling "foul, foul, why aren't they fouling?!" And after the game, Phil Jackson pulled a John Calipari from last year's NCAA Championship game by claiming that he told Ariza to foul but apparently the instructions didn't take.
Thankfully for Nuggets fans, Kenyon Martin listens to his coach. Even though it's kind of bush league (in my opinion) to purposefully foul the opposing team when you're up by three with just seconds remaining in a basketball game, it's allowed in the rules and is absolutely the smart play. And Nuggets head coach George Karl did a lot of smart things tonight, especially with his substitutions down the stretch. And while it's unfortunate that it took almost an entire season for Karl to realize it, he finally gave Renaldo Balkman double the minutes that Linas Kleiza received. This is exactly how Balkman should be used versus Kleiza the rest of the way.
And while we're handing out props, big props go to Chauncey Billups, Nene and J.R. Smith for staying aggressive, and to Carmelo Anthony for finally shooting at least eight free throws in a game (for only the second time in 11 games). And let's not forget to give credit to Martin and Anthony Carter for stepping up big in the closing seconds, securing the basketball and preserving the Nuggets hard fought victory. Martin's block of O.J. Mayo with 11 seconds left might have been the biggest defensive play of the season for the Nuggets.
I must confess that well into the fourth quarter I was prepared to put the Nuggets play against sub-.500 teams back on the Stiff List. I was even going to fire Nuggetsadamus and suggest the Nuggets start bringing Rocky with them on the road, because they clearly have lost their way in these road games. But maybe tonight's game - not a great game but certainly an exciting game - will give them the confidence they need to regain their swagger on the road. I have to ask, though: when will the Nuggets learn that they can't take three-and-a-half quarters off against bad teams? All it takes is a few ridiculous miracle shots from your opponent - like we saw from Memphis tonight - and you're toast.
But reflecting back on the positives here. The Nuggets have now won 11 games this season after trailing by 10 points. This team can be infuriating and frustrating to watch (just ask my girlfriend who listened to me screaming at the TV for the last two hours), but more often than not, they know how to win.
Nuggets/Grizzlies Preview...
The Nuggets need to re-establish their dominance over the NBA's worst teams. What was once a sure thing, the Nuggets ability to win against bad teams on the road has been called into question with four straight losses to such teams (and six straight road losses overall).
That being said, the Nuggets have been solid against the Grizzlies, having won seven straight games over this franchise of perpetual ineptitude and rarely are these games ever close. And no, this doesn't mean the Grizzlies are due for a win against Denver. It means the Nuggets need to keep their focus strong, take care of business in Memphis tonight and get their fourth straight win.
Go Nuggets!!


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"While we remain friendly with respect to trade relations, we will always assert sovereignty when it is being impaired or assaulted," presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said at a press briefing.
Palace: China vessels near Philippine isles an assault on sovereignty
Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) - April 11, 2019 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Departing from its usual appeasement of Beijing, Malacañang yesterday made it clear it would consider Chinese presence near islands occupied by Filipinos an assault on Philippine sovereignty.
"If they continue to be present in our territory then it is an assault to our sovereignty," he added.
Panelo emphasized the Chinese have "no business being there."
He was reacting to a news report on the presence of Chinese vessels off Kota Island and Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal last March 28.
Earlier, the military reported that hundreds of Chinese vessels – believed to be militia craft disguised as fishing boats – have been swarming around Pag-asa Island in the Kalayaan Island Group since January.
"They leave the place, I mean they cannot be staying there," he said.
Asked whether there's now justification for Duterte to raise before China the 2016 arbitral ruling invalidating Beijing's claim in the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea, Panelo said the decision is up to the President.
At Camp Aguinaldo, defense department spokesman Arsenio Andolong said the military is ready to defend the country's sovereignty if challenged.
"While we denounce war as an instrument of national policy, we will use whatever resources and means at our disposal to defend our own if and when we are called to action by the National Command Authority (NCA)," Andolong said.
"This includes the Municipality of Kalayaan, which is part of the province of Palawan," he said.
As Chinese vessels continue to circle Pag-asa, Panatag and other land features in the West Philippine Sea, Akbayan party-list yesterday said Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. should disclose the diplomatic notes filed against Beijing.
"We dare the DFA secretary to make the protests public. There's no reason to keep the documents away from Filipinos whose lives and livelihood are at stake," Rep. Tom Villarin of party-list Akbayan said.
He said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) "has a history of lying."
"Last year, the department claimed to have filed 50 to 100 protests to China but could not produce them when asked. The onus is on Secretary Locsin to reveal details of the protests," he said.
He said Filipinos have the right to know what their government is doing to ensure the safety of residents of the Kalayaan islets. Villarin noted that Filipino civilians and soldiers are living on Pag-asa, the largest of the islands.
Locsin has said the public would just have to take his word that the DFA has protested the presence of a large number of Chinese ships in the Kalayaan area.
He was quoted as saying that the country owned the West Philippine Sea but that China seized it. The problem is how to take it back, he said.
Beijing now controls Panatag Shoal, which is just 120 miles off Zambales and Pangasinan. It is Bajo de Masinloc to fishermen in the two provinces.
China grabbed it in 2012 after a tense standoff between the Philippine Navy and the Chinese Coast Guard.
According to then president Benigno Aquino III, the two sides withdrew under an agreement the United States brokered, but that Chinese ships later returned and have since been guarding the shoal and reportedly harassing Filipino fishermen.
Otso Diretso senatorial candidate Chel Diokno, meanwhile, chided Panelo for calling the opposition candidates' fight for the country's sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea a publicity stunt.
"It's the lives and livelihood of our fellow Filipinos that are at stake here," Diokno said.
Panelo criticized Diokno and other opposition bets after they visited Masinloc in Zambales to hold a dialogue with local fisherfolk on Chinese encroachment.
The opposition senatorial bets also challenged President Duterte to make good his 2016 campaign promise to ride a jet ski to Panatag to dramatize his fight for the country's sovereignty.
"Standing firm against China's encroachment is not a publicity stunt," Diokno said. "Publicity stunt is singing and dancing which the Hugpong ng Pagbabago is doing."
Diokno also called on his fellow candidates, particularly administration bets, to speak up for the Filipinos on the issue.
"We are all Filipinos regardless of our political affiliations. It's time to defend our country," he said. – With Jess Diaz, Pia Lee-Brago, Cecille Suerte Felipe, Helen Flores
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CID, FBI to work together to crack BB heist
The Criminal Investigation Department of police and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation will work jointly to identify the hackers involved in the $101 million heist of Bangladesh Bank.
They will also look into whether anyone of the ultimate beneficiaries of the looted money is linked to Bangladesh.
The decision was taken at a meeting between the CID and an FBI representative, attached with the US Embassy in Dhaka, held at the CID headquarters on Sunday afternoon, reports United News of Bangladesh.
Additional Deputy Inspector General of CID Shah Alam said they had earlier received cooperation from the FBI in many occasions. 'Now, we're seeking its help in connection with the $101 million heist of Bangladesh Bank. Our mutual cooperation will continue,' he said.
Replying to a question, Shah Alam said they will also take support from various international agencies, including the Interpol, to identify the perpetrators involved in the BB money scam.
Various issues, including technical support to identify the hackers, came up for discussion at the meeting, he said.
The single member FBI team reached the CID office around 2:00pm and then sat in the meeting with the CID officials.
The hackers swindled out the amount from the central bank's account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York last month. The sensational heist surfaced after a Philippines newspaper published a report on it.
The CID was given the onus of investigation into the incident after the central bank filed a case with Motijheel police station in the city on March 15.
Source: New Age
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TV Watchlist
by sine-a | created - 3 months ago | updated - 2 weeks ago | Public
Drama (19) Comedy (17) Fantasy (10) Crime (7) Thriller (6) Mystery (5) Action (4) Adventure (4) Animation (4) Romance (4) Sci-Fi (4) Family (3) Horror (3) Biography (2) Documentary (2) History (1) Music (1) Musical (1) Reality-Tv (1)
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1. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, History
An Atlantic City, New Jersey politician plays both sides of the law, conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.
Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
2. The OA (2016– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Having gone missing seven years ago, the previously blind Prairie returns home, now in her twenties with her sight restored. While many believe she is a miracle, others worry that she could be dangerous.
Stars: Brit Marling, Jason Isaacs, Scott Wilson, Alice Krige
3. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama
New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
4. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.
Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head
5. True Detective (2014– )
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Seasonal anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.
Stars: Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch
6. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017– )
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy, Drama
A housewife in the 1950s decides to become a stand-up comic.
Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Tony Shalhoub, Michael Zegen
7. American Gods (2017– )
A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.
Stars: Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover, Yetide Badaki
8. Daria (1997–2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A smart and cynical girl goes through teenage life as a proud outsider in a world of mainly idiotic adolescents and condescending adults.
Stars: Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julian Rebolledo, John Lynn
9. Veep (2012–2019)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Former Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.
Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott
10. Masters of Sex (2013–2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Drama about the pioneers of the science of human sexuality whose research touched off the sexual revolution.
Stars: Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Teddy Sears
11. Alias Grace (2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
In 19th-century Canada, a psychiatrist weighs whether a murderess should be pardoned due to insanity.
Stars: Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Zachary Levi
12. Silicon Valley (2014– )
Follows the struggle of Richard Hendricks, a Silicon Valley engineer trying to build his own company called Pied Piper.
Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr
13. Mr. Robot (2015– )
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Elliot, a brilliant but highly unstable young cyber-security engineer and vigilante hacker, becomes a key figure in a complex game of global dominance when he and his shadowy allies try to take down the corrupt corporation he works for.
Stars: Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Portia Doubleday, Carly Chaikin
14. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Five friends with big egos and slightly arrogant attitudes are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.
Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
15. The Man in the High Castle (2015– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In a dystopian America dominated by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, a young woman discovers a mysterious film that may hold the key to toppling the totalitarian regimes.
Stars: Alexa Davalos, Luke Kleintank, Rufus Sewell, Rupert Evans
16. You're the Worst (2014–2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Centers on two toxic, self-destructive people who fall in love and attempt a relationship.
Stars: Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges, Kether Donohue
17. Him & Her (2010–2013)
28 min | Comedy
An acutely observed, forensically honest, warts-and-all look at a working-class couple in their mid-20s.
Stars: Russell Tovey, Sarah Solemani, Joe Wilkinson, Kerry Howard
18. Catastrophe (2015–2019)
American boy Rob gets Irish girl Sharon pregnant while they hook up for a week while on a business trip to London.
Stars: Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Mark Bonnar, Ashley Jensen
19. Louie (2010–2015)
The life of Louie C.K., a divorced comedian living in New York with two kids.
Stars: Louis C.K., Hadley Delany, Ursula Parker, Pamela Adlon
20. Into the Badlands (2015–2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A mighty warrior and a young boy search for enlightenment in a ruthless territory controlled by feudal barons.
Stars: Daniel Wu, Orla Brady, Emily Beecham, Aramis Knight
21. The Comeback (2005– )
An ex A-list celebrity attempts to rekindle the flame of her once prominent acting career with nothing but a camera crew and some determination.
Stars: Lisa Kudrow, Lance Barber, Robert Michael Morris, Laura Silverman
22. Broad City (2014–2019)
Broad City follows two women throughout their daily lives in New York City, making the smallest and mundane events hysterical and disturbing to watch all at the same time.
Stars: Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson, Hannibal Buress, Arturo Castro
23. Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.
Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
24. Black Books (2000–2004)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Bernard Black runs a book shop, though his customer service skills leave something to be desired. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.
Stars: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, Paul Beech
25. Queer as Folk (1999–2000)
A groundbreaking gay adult drama which chronicles the lives of Stuart and Vince, as well as 15-year-old Nathan, who is in love with Stuart.
Stars: Aidan Gillen, Craig Kelly, Charlie Hunnam, Denise Black
26. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, Vaughn Taylor
27. What We Do in the Shadows (2019– )
A look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of three vampires who've lived together for over 100 years, in Staten Island.
Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén
28. Our Planet (2019)
TV-G | 403 min | Documentary
Documentary series focusing on the breadth of the diversity of habitats around the world, from the remote Arctic wilderness and mysterious deep oceans to the vast landscapes of Africa and diverse jungles of South America.
Star: David Attenborough
29. The Act (2019– )
Dee Dee Blanchard is overprotective of her daughter, Gypsy, who is trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her mother. Gypsy's quest for independence opens up a Pandora's box of secrets, which ultimately leads to murder. The stranger-than-fiction true-crime series is based on a 2016 BuzzFeed article that detailed the shocking 2015 crime.
Stars: Patricia Arquette, Joey King, Calum Worthy, Chloë Sevigny
30. On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019– )
Comedy | Completed
Dark comedy series stars Kirsten Dunst as Krystal Stubbs, minimum-wage water park employee who lies, schemes and cons her way up the ranks of the cultish, multibillion-dollar pyramid scheme that drove her family to ruin in the first place.
Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Théodore Pellerin, Mel Rodriguez, Beth Ditto
31. Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Bret and Jemaine are Flight of the Conchords, a folk-rock band from New Zealand living in New York City in search of stardom.
Stars: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Rhys Darby, Kristen Schaal
32. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019– )
TV-MA | 236 min | Documentary, Crime
A look inside the mind of serial killer Ted Bundy, featuring interviews with him on death row.
Stars: Stephen Michaud, Bob Keppel, Kathleen McChesney, Ward Lucas
33. The Dragon Prince (2018– )
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Two human princes forge an unlikely bond with the elfin assassin sent to kill them, embarking on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.
Stars: Jack De Sena, Paula Burrows, Sasha Rojen, Jason Simpson
34. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
TV-Y7-FV | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler, Jack De Sena, Mae Whitman
35. Fleabag (2016– )
A comedy series adapted from the award-winning play about a young woman trying to cope with life in London whilst coming to terms with a recent tragedy.
Stars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman, Jenny Rainsford
36. Watership Down (2018– )
TV-PG | 204 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Fleeing their doomed warren, a colony of rabbits struggle to find and defend a new home.
Stars: James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, John Boyega, Ben Kingsley
37. The Lord of the Rings
Adventure, Fantasy | Pre-production
Lord of the Rings based TV-series, set during the 3,441-year period, known as the Age of Númenor, or the Second Age.
38. The Hills: New Beginnings (2019– )
The original cast of The Hills reunite alongside their children, friends, and new faces, and follows their personal and professional lives in Los Angeles.
Stars: Brody Jenner, Audrina Patridge, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt
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