60/60 Theory

60/60 Theory:

The ‘60/60‘ Theory, suggests; every sixty seconds of images and/or sounds, can be viewed viral, around world-wide, in sixty minutes or less. It  is the nexus  between those on the front line covering local and global events to those viewing these events at their fingertips.

The ‘Small World Experiment’, consisted of several experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram’s and colleague Manfred Kochen, in the 1950‘s. Milgram’s, research  which, “examined the average path length for social networks of people in the United States. The research was ground breaking in that it suggested that human society is a small world type network characterized by short path lengths. These experiments are often associated with the phrase, “six degrees of separation”“. [1]

Fast-forward to today and with far more advanced technology, I, conducted my own research
while loosely following  the5 (five) procedures of what Milgram categorized as the ‘Basic Procedure’, in his 1950′s experiment. [2]

In  Procedure 1 & 2: I, randomly emailed individuals in U.S. cities in San Diego, California and Akron, Ohio; as well, random individuals in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as my destination points. The target point was Rockport, MA. The email gave specific instructions: the participants were to contact me when they were ready to follow out the instructions. I used CNN (Cable Network News) as a accurate measure of time. ( I instructed that CNN, be recorded at certain times of the day, because the network broadcasts live through out all time zones of  the designated  target points.)

Procedure: 3-4: The recipients were asked to record 60 seconds of CNN news coverage. Once recorded, the individual was, then, instructed to upload the content to a widely known social network web site (which will remain anonymous). Note: If funding is successful, Viral HQ, will strive to work at the same capacity of the anonymous, social network.

Procedure 5: When the 60 seconds content was eventually viewed in Rockport, MA, I verified the initial recording time and  time upon viewing. I concluded that in the experiment which consisted of 100 email requests, 96% of the replies were successful.

Rockport : Summer 2011

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Country Alert Levels to 2011 Threats : BY JOHN CLEESE

Country Alert Levels to 2011 Threats : BY JOHN CLEESE

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Libya and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let’s get the Bastards.” They don’t have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France ‘s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country’s military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”

The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbor” and “Lose.”

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels .

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia , meanwhile, has raised its security level from “No worries” to “She’ll be alright, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we’ll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is canceled.” So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.

– John Cleese – British writer, actor and tall person

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