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Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 8:30 am
by Aash
I notice that number 1 on Amazon Rankings is Bailout Riches!: How Everyday Investors Can Make a Fortune Buying Bad Loans for Pennies on the Dollar (Hardcover)Though, possibly, by the far the most interesting title in the Top 50 would be Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, unless of course you count Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man.

Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 9:46 am
by Trickster
LOL! Brilliant, Aash. Have you met leehayes81?From the review on PP&Zombies:1) It is an excellent mashup 2) It has freaking Zombies... I mean 'unmentionables' 3) I started reading it in the local store this afternoon and have wasted most of the afternoon reading it. 4) Did I mention the Zombies? If you like 'Good Omens' you'll like this. If you like 'Shaun of the Dead' you'll like this. If you're literate you'll like this. If you're a zombie you probably won't Beach reading - alongside Hull and White. ***The Lady-Man link brings more Zombies though...

Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 10:29 am
by Aash
Glad you enjoyed it. The lady-man link should be fixed now. They all bring zombies but in some cases the effect is a bit more subtle. I've seen this leehayes around. Big zombie fan?

Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 10:33 am
by Trickster
leehayes81 is clever chap, who seems to enjoy watching the Wizard of Oz with the Dark Side of the Moon turned up to "11".

Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 10:51 am
by brontosaurus
QuoteOriginally posted by: mackbarleehayes81 is clever chap, who seems to enjoy watching the Wizard of Oz with the Dark Side of the Moon turned up to "11".does that really work? Anyone tried it? Were you... um - seeing things clearly at the time?

Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 11:37 am
by Trickster
The Connection - MTV...MTV: Here's how it works: play "The Wizard Of Oz" from the top and wait for the MGM lion to appear. Immediately following the lion's third roar, start "Dark Side Of The Moon." Turn the stereo up and the TV down. You'll know you're in sync if producer Mervyn Leroy's credit hits on the musical transition. Now simply kick back and judge for yourself both the lyrical and musical synchronicity.

Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 3rd, 2009, 11:54 am
by MCarreira
QuoteOriginally posted by: brontosaurusQuoteOriginally posted by: mackbarleehayes81 is clever chap, who seems to enjoy watching the Wizard of Oz with the Dark Side of the Moon turned up to "11".does that really work? Anyone tried it? Were you... um - seeing things clearly at the time?A friend tried it, he says it does work, although the Pink Floyd guys say it's just a coincidence.

Amazon Rankings (Part II) : Pablio Triana

Posted: June 4th, 2009, 3:50 am
by ThinkDifferent
QuoteOriginally posted by: AashI notice that number 1 on Amazon Rankings is Bailout Riches!: How Everyday Investors Can Make a Fortune Buying Bad Loans for Pennies on the Dollar (Hardcover)Though, possibly, by the far the most interesting title in the Top 50 would be Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, unless of course you count Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man." Ad feedback Most Recent Customer Reviews1.0 out of 5 stars Google Bill Bartmann and read the article in FortuneThere are several indications that this book is #1 at Amazon because the author is buying copies. Book was at 6000 sales rank yesterday and jumps to #1 in a day. "and another one "23 of 28 people found the following review helpful: Useful but conspicuous, June 2, 2009 By Arjun (California) - See all my reviews Does anyone find it odd that every review (save one) was written on the same day (June 2nd 2009)? This usually suggests a collaborative effort from a specific group of people working to hype the book up. His story and marketing is manipulative as he was only a BILLIONAIRE ON PAPER. HE NEVER ACTUALLY HAD THE MONEY, IT WAS JUST IN THE VALUE OF HIS COMPANY. Yes, he went to the Fortune 400 list, only to lose all of his money and go bankrupt shortly after. If this guy was such a savvy businessman, HOW DID HE LOSE A BILLION DOLLARS? Its not like he has a story of Trump who went from 900+million in the hole back to Billionaire. He is now having to use his story and motivational speaking skills just to get his wealth back. If you google Bill and his history, you will find the story of an egomaniac who appears to feel empowered by his wealth and nothing else. That is how he defines himself. [...] The book may be useful if you plan on calling people to collect on bad debts, but following this person as a motivational speaker? A quick review of his past and character would likely change your mind. "