Though he's on his best behavior here, Cronenberg can't help but add his own provocative, off-kilter tone to the material.

NPR: 'A History of Violence': A Ticking Timebomb

Essentially Ralph makes his case by citing the predominantly negative and skeptical tone of the commentariat, the blow-off top in treasury yields and the undeniably positive breadth between disparate stocks, sectors and even global markets (see: 11 Reasons Why Ralph Acampora is a Secular Bull ).

FORBES: Is the Big Breakout Nigh?

Ryan vowed to tone down the Super Bowl predictions and off-the-cuff commentary.

WSJ: Jason Gay: Let's Go Eat Another Bleeping Snack

There's also a rising demand for motor and entry courtyards, which can serve as transitional spaces to set a calmer, off-the-street tone and welcome people into the house.

WSJ: Full Enclosure - WSJ Mansion

But the tone, the setting, the appeal to the less well-off - all were so different to anything Romney said during the election that it really stood out.

BBC: State of the Union: Obama pledges to reignite economy

The Wolves set the tone for a thrilling encounter when Jon Clarke finished off a slick, 60-metre move that sliced the Super League leaders apart.

BBC: Warrington 26-40 St Helens

For those not put off by its remorselessly chirpy tone, this book contains some valuable self-help advice, not least in a discussion about luck, which, apart from the dumb kind, the authors believe is something that can be influenced.

ECONOMIST: Starting out