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2024.05.20 08:05 book-press-release The Truth About Business Press Releases In 3 Minutes
 | Business press releases are often misunderstood and undervalued, yet they are a vital tool in any company's public relations arsenal. In just three minutes, we'll uncover the truth about business press releases, revealing their significance, the benefits they offer, and how to effectively use them to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. submitted by book-press-release to u/book-press-release [link] [comments] The Purpose and Importance of Business Press ReleasesA business press releases serves as a formal announcement designed to inform the media and public about significant events, product launches, company updates, or other noteworthy happenings. They are crucial for several reasons:
Crafting an Effective Press ReleaseTo unlock the full potential of press releases, it's essential to understand the key components that make them effective:
Distribution and TimingEqually important as writing a press release is knowing how to distribute it and when to release it:
Benefits of Business Press ReleasesWhen executed correctly, business press releases offer several benefits:
Common Misconceptions About Press ReleasesSeveral misconceptions can undermine the effectiveness of press releases. Here are a few truths to set the record straight:
Building Relationships with MediaEstablishing and nurturing relationships with journalists and media outlets is crucial for the success of your news wires. Here are some strategies to build strong media relationships:
Creating a Media KitA media kit, also known as a press kit, is a comprehensive resource that provides journalists with all the information they need about your business. Here’s what to include in your media kit:
Leveraging Social Media for Press ReleasesSocial media can amplify the reach of your press release sites, helping you connect with a broader audience. Here’s how to effectively use social media for your press releases:
Measuring the Success of Your Press ReleasesTo understand the impact of your press releases, it’s important to measure their success using various metrics. Here are some key performance indicators (KPIs) to track:
Adapting and Improving Your Press Release StrategyThe media landscape is constantly evolving, and it’s important to adapt your pr news strategy accordingly. Here are some tips for continuous improvement:
Case Studies: Successful Business Press ReleasesExamining real-world examples of successful press releases can provide valuable insights. Here are two case studies:
Final Thoughts on Business Press ReleasesBusiness press releases are a powerful tool for communicating important news and building your brand’s visibility and credibility. By understanding their purpose, crafting them effectively, and distributing them strategically, you can leverage press releases to achieve significant business benefits. Remember to build strong media relationships, create a comprehensive media kit, and use social media to amplify your message. Continuously measure and improve your press release strategy to stay ahead in the competitive media landscape.Get in TouchWebsite –https://www.prwires.com/ Mobile - +91-9212306116 WhatsApp – https://call.whatsapp.com/voice/9rqVJyqSNMhpdFkKPZGYKj Skype – shalabh.mishra Telegram – shalabhmishra Email - [contact@pressreleasepower.com](mailto:contact@pressreleasepower.com) |
2024.05.20 08:02 ricekrispyytreets how long should i stay?
i have been an intern for a small non-profit (about 50 employees) for the past 2 years and will be starting full time sometime next month as a web developer.
the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
submitted by ricekrispyytreets to jobs [link] [comments]
the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
2024.05.20 08:00 Ubud_bamboo_ninja Rabbit hole generation hypothesis. Eventually everybody will speak only with themselves.
 | I want to present a dystopian speculation about humanity’s nearest future, where I describe the new average "Collective Psyche" or "Cultural Mindset." submitted by Ubud_bamboo_ninja to conspiracy [link] [comments] First, imagine the depth of changes our world society has lived through in the last 25 years. The very low Internet influence in 1999 is the opposite of what we have in 2024. So many things came with the Internet, like being online, social media, access to information, access to communication, a new level of entertainment, and even a touch of AI. You can see how dramatically humans have changed. The new professions, new morals, and new science have made today’s grown-up person’s life much different from the same person's life 25 years ago. Imagine the creation of AI today as if it is the beginning of a new 25-year cycle. Twenty-five years is a natural human generation change period. Things will continue to change dramatically; it’s a fact based on observations. Now, how much will we change in 25 years? At 2049. I have an interesting guess to share. I base my thought experiment on calculating the possible outcomes of the development of existing cultural and technical abilities of society. Consider three unrelated trends of today: 1. Rabbit R1 release. A gadget trying to predict the future “smartphone killer” tech. 2. Merging of inner monologue and a transmitted voice of media. 3. ADHD and lifetime mediational modifications. Speaking to your inner self and no one else is considered a higher value and a goal for everyone. Being free and independent is considered good. Letting other people be different and not violating their freedom is considered good. So where does this naturally bring us? Your own head borders. Only your inner self might be good, relaxing, and safe enough not to violate the objective world and other beings. So “Buddha within your own head” is the highest state of a personal enlightenment you can get. All future will tend toward it. Each of the three viewed trends can help us imagine what that future state of mind could feel like. Master, can I please get into your head? Not now, rabbit, not now. Wait a bit and order me a pizza. 1. Rebbit R1 “the future of human-machine interface.” As they call themselves, this company focuses on creating the next step gadget where the user connects to their AI helper mostly by voice. Rebbit R1 is AI in a box with a camera, microphone, and sound system that interacts with you and the digital world following your verbal requests. If their prediction is correct, soon we might fully rely on our daily routine life management to the AI just by speaking to it. It already looks much like the inner dialogue people usually have in their heads. It is a very natural feeling to be able to discuss anything just here and now. But what is different is the absolute objective world knowledge of AI's inner voice. The further logical thing to do will be merging that voice from a device into your head. If this idea with a 24/7 voice advisor works with R1 or any other similar out-of-the-body device, it will tend to transform into your head directly. Neuralink style. Or any other. So we can state with a high level of certainty that soon we will have an inner voice advisor in our heads. Not mandatory, but using it will plug you into modern life. People who will not use it will be less productive and die out sometime later. All you need is to get a quick thought:
Girl makes toxic pickle and gives to the boy, he laughs. It was a prank. 2. Merging of inner monologue and a transmitted voice of media. The most popular formats on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram now include verbal descriptions of everything. A girl tells and shows you how to do makeup. Guys are playing a shared online game and tell you their experience. All those talk shows. One of the markers that can show “talking voice in your head explaining things” is becoming more and more popular is voice-over videos that never needed voice-over before. Like today, it is popular to see a short video where some fun stuff happens, but there is a voice that describes everything in 3-4 seconds. It helps not to lose the attention of users while they doom-scroll through those short videos forever. Another disturbing side effect of shorts is that the stories in short videos always come with their clear and fast-exposed plot twists. So there is a constant feeling of “getting all the best at this moment” Dopamine trap. So a migration of a voice from a device into a head might happen almost unnoticed by some individuals. Hey, I can be bored, sad and laughing and running around all at once. 3. ADHD and lifetime medication modifications. Let’s trace only this group of disorders called ADHD progress over some time for example. Data for the US. - 1960s-1970s: Estimates suggested that hyperactivity disorders affected about 1-3% of children. - 1980s: Studies began to show higher prevalence rates, with some estimates around 3-5% of children. - Currently, this rate is about 9-11%. That means that roughly this diagnosed disorder type case number grows by 1% each decade. Also, I will just say with no links, but it is quite obvious that the usage of medical treatments for modifying users' health, pain issues, and mood has grown lately. We can see it by checking the net worth of the pharmacy market in the US. • 1950: $500 million • 1960: $1.5 billion • 1970: $3 billion • 1980: $8 billion • 1990: $20 billion • 2000: $50 billion • 2010: $200 billion • 2020: $358 billion Significant growth is driven by advancements in pharmaceuticals, healthcare policies, and demographic changes. It is somewhat manipulative to connect the ADHD rates and the value of the pharmacy market; I don’t want to say it is connected. I just say that there are clearly more meds now in US. I don’t judge anyone for taking any, so it’s just to make a different point. Follow up. Meds modify your chemical balance and your mood, directly affecting your plans for the day and for life. What are your values? Getting some meds can make you more passive or non-violent. Other pills improve other features of human mood and consciousness. A medicated and modified consciousness is better hardware to install an “inner voice.” In the world of drugged perception, this AI voice in your head could become the only thing you can hold onto, and losing it might turn into a feeling of losing yourself. So AI voice in your head will not drive you crazy, it will help you not to become insane. \"I thought I cancelled the subscription to that annoying one. Oh well, it's only $9 per month and I don't remember how to cancel it from MyHead. Maybe it can do talk with Mom instead of me? Let's check users agreement..\" In conclusion, we can see that there is a huge trend of moving some AI-generated buddy into your head. It happens in media devices and online platforms naturally. People are more stressed about complicated rules of the outside world that bring so many threats and efforts just to survive. Instead, an inner buddy for dialogues will be the only safe place to be. It will drive enormous popularity when the tech is ready and accessible. What to do next? Maybe it’s good to invest your time and money in that direction, in valuable tech corporations' papers. Or you can think of all that support industry that is needed. Like a delivery of everything to everyone. Home adjustments, or new professions that might come with that “in-head voice” and start researching that now. While it’s only the beginning of this imaginary 25-year cycle. If you get into it now, you might become the next Amazon or Facebook creator and owner. The next person to invent something big in a new world ecosystem. For more thought experiments about the future of humanity, check out the basics of computational physics. New philosophical study that describes the world through a shared story-making mechanism that runs our lives as programs and helps you to predict the future. |
2024.05.20 07:59 7coaching If You Want to Turn YouTube into a Business, Please Read [advice]
Hey dude I'm going to keep this introduction short and to the point.
This is what I learned for youTube success.
These strategies work, no BS, they work, they work very well.
And I write this as I know you may be like I was some time ago (wanting to turn content into a long term business).
I’ve tested these methods on new & existing channels both big and small and even with channels that do not have English as their native language.
These can really make a huge, huge, huge difference in your YouTube success.
"CAPTAIN, ARE YOU THERE?"
"WE HAVE A SITUATION".
You make your way to the deck to address the noise.
“Calm down, you blubbering seadogs! What’s the problem?”
“I’m sorry, Captain, but we have a dangerous situation. We’ve entered deep seas, and there’s no land in sight. Just miles and miles of ocean in every direction. We can’t see anything. We urgently need navigation but we don’t have a compass onboard”
If you find yourself as a captain of a ship without a compass, you’re in a very dangerous situation. ~Similarly~, growing a YouTube channel without a deep understanding of your audience is like trying to sail the seas without a clear direction.
Your audience holds a treasure chest full of desires, fears, wants, and needs.
Just like a real treasure chest full of gold, this theoretical chest provides everything you need to reach success, whether that’s financial wealth or success on the platform.
I’m not joking; this is far more important than most people realize.
Why is this so crucial?
If you don’t know your audience, you don’t know what they truly desire. Those who can deliver on those desires will reap the rewards. During my time auditing and coaching, I found that most creators DID NOT deeply understand their audience.
BUT this information tells you nearly everything you need to know.
Here’s an example: before writing this post, I did extra research on YouTube creators.
I looked at Reddit, YouTube comments, and YouTube growth books on Amazon to see what the comments were saying. Here are the fears I found most YouTubers face:
What I’m saying is, you can do the same for your audience. This will give you countless new ideas, directions, products, services, and bring true value to the market.
But without knowing these, you’re trying to sail the sea without a compass, hoping to find land.
Running a YouTube channel without a brand is like serving a Big Mac without any lettuce, onions or pickles… sure it will fill you up but it's nothing to write home about.
Don’t allow your channel to be the plain Big Mac
In terms of YouTube, a brand is a channel that is known to have a certain style or cover topics within the niche which the audience enjoys time & again.
*Short Question*
If we lined up 100 people who watch your videos as well as other creators in your niche, how would they define YOU and YOUR channel?
Would they say …
"Love how concise the channel is—straight to the point!"
"The depth of content is great—I could watch them for hours!"
"It's alright, but I wish they would cut to the chase."
"Incredible! I've always wanted to learn this, and the videos made it so simple."
"It dragged on a bit—lost my interest partway through."
There are many ways you can create a brand, such as personality, delivery of content but whatever direction you go into, a unique brand on YouTube is essential because it helps your channel **STAND OUT*\* by creating a distinctive ~look~ and feel.
This attracts viewers and keeps them coming back for more & more. Think about some of the reasons why you love your favourite Youtubers, (the way they speak, the content, the feel, the pacing, the humour, etc) chances are because they have built a solid brand.
Have you ever come across a YouTuber who's got a big audience and is doing extremely well and you have no idea why?
Yeah, me too! … & does it annoy you? Yes, me too.
Why is it frustrating?
Because there are channels out there that are giving CRAP content and yet succeeding.
You know the ones… I’m not saying anything here, but you know.
In fact, I would guess and say you likely have better content than some other creators in your niche and yet they are raking in the numbers.
But this is not only on YouTube this is also in business, it's not about the best product or having the best information.
It’s a big ~pill~ to swallow.
But instead, let's look at this logically…
Why are many channels succeeding that do not have the best content? (the best is subjective but here we will just focus on * the best* = most helpful, most accurate, most information, etc)
Most of the time when you break it down you will find that it's because they are able to entertain, and the simple truth is this.
Entertainment = value
In our modern world more entertainment = more value, which can lead to more viewers even if the content itself is not the best.
So whatever kind of content you are producing (even educational) the fundamentals needs to be around entertainment.
But through thousands of experiments, Its clear to see that entertainment is not always quick clips, funny sound effects and so on…
Entertainment can be as simple as a storyline that you can follow from the beginning to the end that resonates with your key audience.
You most likely have heard a bunch of successful stories and advice from people who have become successful relatively quickly.
Here are a few videos I found on YouTube.
· How I Got 1 Million Subscribers in 9 Months
· I grew from ZERO TO 100K SUBSCRIBERS in 3 MONTHS (& how you can too)
· My Life Story and How I Got 10 Million Followers in 1 Year
· Making $613,960 My First Year On YouTube
Now these are great videos, but they are also extremely rare cases.
This success can sometimes give youtubers the wrong understanding of success on YouTube.
Last year I hit one of my personal milestones which was $7000 (USD) within 28 days on AdSense alone.
This was accomplished over several years of building content making mistakes and implementing changes.
18 months before that, I was struggling to get 1000 views on a video, 2 months ago I had a few videos that have over 1 million views and Last month? Well, I sold the channel. But hey that’s a new story for a new day ha-ha.
But my point is that success is often over a long period of time...
AND THEREFORE, it’s wise to take a step back to reflect on things especially if you feel that you're working too hard or getting too stressed because for many of you who will be successful, it will be a long process over several months or years rather than an instant change.
In my desk next to my bed, I have a big red book of YouTube trade secrets & experiments I conducted.
The rabbit hole content is one of those.
Rabbit hole content is basically content that is made and after somebody watches the video, they go into a rabbit hole of content.
Examples of this include conspiracy. (UFO, ALIENS, ASSASSINATIONS, ETC)
Another example is if there is a series or a very engaging video that has been split into several parts.
What I've noticed more than anything especially speaking to other youtubers is that rabbit hole content seems to perform incredibly well. Almost like YouTube knows that *THIS VIDEO* will lead to people watching 10 more videos… well I guess they do know that.
With every other point on this list, I have solid data, experiments, and proof. But I aim to always be transparent, and I must confess I don’t have all the numbers yet to back this up fully compared to the rest.
Nevertheless - It has worked for many people, and I have not yet seen it not work. But because I don’t have the numbers to show (unlike all the others) I believe it’s important to mention.
A moment ago, I mentioned that most success on YouTube is not linear and instead drawn out over a long period of time.
However...
For those who do not fall into this category and have had success relatively quickly they often find their success by taking advantage of trend jacking.
Trend Jacking is a clever tactic that you can use to grow new audiences relatively quickly based on a trending topic, situation, or person.
This could be a trend that is happening within your niche or a trend that is happening globally. Here are some examples that were big stories over the last 24 months.
· Johnny Depp Vs Amber Heard
· Tucker Carson Departs From Fox News
· Ireland Offer $92,000 If You Move & Settle On Their Coastal Island
· Japan Giving Away Homes For Free
· World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Is Going Up So Animals Can Walk Safely
· Airlines To Give Refunds For Cancelled Or Delayed Flights And Late Baggage
OK so these ideas are pretty out-of-the-box and are not niche specific.
But let’s make it a challenge! (I’m regretting this already)
What about if we had a YouTube channel talking about ~how to live cheaper?~
Here are some video ideas we could create.
· Depp Vs. Heard: Calculating The True Cost Of Lawsuits!
· After Tuckers Exit, How Media Changes Impact Your Wallet?
· Moving To Ireland For $92K Is It A Dream Deal Or Costly Fantasy?"
· Free Homes In Japan: What’s The Catch?
· Saving Wildlife & Your Taxes!
· How To Get Every Penny Back From Airlines [*year*]
Okay these are not the best type of content for the niche but after typing out about1500 words, my mind is a little fuzzy XD - Please note that these are not the titles but an example of a type of content based on the trend.
But how about niche trends? (~often much easier)~
Jumping on specific trends related to your niche can be really effective. For example, I advised a travel content creator who capitalized on the "passport bros" trend. This trend is where men move overseas to find wives.
This trend was gaining traction on TikTok and other platforms, and by tapping into it, he was able to reach multiple new audiences. His content sparked reactions and discussions, which pushed his growth to a new level.
P.s - As an added point, if you are in the UK, check out *baby reindeer* which is currently trending.
As a creator you are also an artist, it just happens to be that your art is electronic.
The saying highlights the key idea that true innovative artists (aka creators) don't just copy other people (even though I know some do – naughty naughty)
But instead, they mimic the work of others and transform it / rebuild it into something better.
Perhaps it is a type of content that you've seen very popular in other niches but is not covered in your niche.
Or it could be a topic that other creators have discussed, and you have seen that it has performed very well but it could be improved upon.
One Youtuber I have always found inspirational is Mr Beast. Not because of Jimmy's content but simply because he has worked for many years to perfect his art.
Here’s the thing…
There are so many Mr beast clones.
These creators literally copy his entire format.
This is not good as eventually people see the truth, and this will leave a very sour taste in viewer’s mouths.
So, what can you do?
You can rebuild but in your own image and in your own way instead of stealing.
Look in your niche, the style, content, delivery of content, time, pace and think of ways you can rebuild this content to offer you audience something even better.
Hope this helps you out =]
submitted by 7coaching to NewTubers [link] [comments]
This is what I learned for youTube success.
These strategies work, no BS, they work, they work very well.
And I write this as I know you may be like I was some time ago (wanting to turn content into a long term business).
I’ve tested these methods on new & existing channels both big and small and even with channels that do not have English as their native language.
These can really make a huge, huge, huge difference in your YouTube success.
1. Audience Understanding Leads To Steering Success.
You hear a loud noise coming from the crew on the deck of your ship."CAPTAIN, ARE YOU THERE?"
"WE HAVE A SITUATION".
You make your way to the deck to address the noise.
“Calm down, you blubbering seadogs! What’s the problem?”
“I’m sorry, Captain, but we have a dangerous situation. We’ve entered deep seas, and there’s no land in sight. Just miles and miles of ocean in every direction. We can’t see anything. We urgently need navigation but we don’t have a compass onboard”
If you find yourself as a captain of a ship without a compass, you’re in a very dangerous situation. ~Similarly~, growing a YouTube channel without a deep understanding of your audience is like trying to sail the seas without a clear direction.
Your audience holds a treasure chest full of desires, fears, wants, and needs.
Just like a real treasure chest full of gold, this theoretical chest provides everything you need to reach success, whether that’s financial wealth or success on the platform.
I’m not joking; this is far more important than most people realize.
Why is this so crucial?
If you don’t know your audience, you don’t know what they truly desire. Those who can deliver on those desires will reap the rewards. During my time auditing and coaching, I found that most creators DID NOT deeply understand their audience.
BUT this information tells you nearly everything you need to know.
Here’s an example: before writing this post, I did extra research on YouTube creators.
I looked at Reddit, YouTube comments, and YouTube growth books on Amazon to see what the comments were saying. Here are the fears I found most YouTubers face:
- Fear of starting and not being perfect in the initial stages.
- Fear of not being recognized despite creating quality content.
- Fear of judgment and not being accepted by viewers.
- Fear of investing time and effort without seeing substantial growth or results.
- Fear of the ever-changing YouTube algorithm affecting their channel negatively.
- Fear of stagnation or decline in channel growth.
What I’m saying is, you can do the same for your audience. This will give you countless new ideas, directions, products, services, and bring true value to the market.
But without knowing these, you’re trying to sail the sea without a compass, hoping to find land.
2. If You Have A Channel, You Need A Brand.
Running a YouTube channel without a brand is like serving a Big Mac without any lettuce, onions or pickles… sure it will fill you up but it's nothing to write home about.
Don’t allow your channel to be the plain Big Mac
In terms of YouTube, a brand is a channel that is known to have a certain style or cover topics within the niche which the audience enjoys time & again.
*Short Question*
If we lined up 100 people who watch your videos as well as other creators in your niche, how would they define YOU and YOUR channel?
Would they say …
"Love how concise the channel is—straight to the point!"
"The depth of content is great—I could watch them for hours!"
"It's alright, but I wish they would cut to the chase."
"Incredible! I've always wanted to learn this, and the videos made it so simple."
"It dragged on a bit—lost my interest partway through."
There are many ways you can create a brand, such as personality, delivery of content but whatever direction you go into, a unique brand on YouTube is essential because it helps your channel **STAND OUT*\* by creating a distinctive ~look~ and feel.
This attracts viewers and keeps them coming back for more & more. Think about some of the reasons why you love your favourite Youtubers, (the way they speak, the content, the feel, the pacing, the humour, etc) chances are because they have built a solid brand.
3. Entertainment Comes First.
Have you ever come across a YouTuber who's got a big audience and is doing extremely well and you have no idea why?
Yeah, me too! … & does it annoy you? Yes, me too.
Why is it frustrating?
Because there are channels out there that are giving CRAP content and yet succeeding.
You know the ones… I’m not saying anything here, but you know.
In fact, I would guess and say you likely have better content than some other creators in your niche and yet they are raking in the numbers.
But this is not only on YouTube this is also in business, it's not about the best product or having the best information.
It’s a big ~pill~ to swallow.
But instead, let's look at this logically…
Why are many channels succeeding that do not have the best content? (the best is subjective but here we will just focus on * the best* = most helpful, most accurate, most information, etc)
Most of the time when you break it down you will find that it's because they are able to entertain, and the simple truth is this.
Entertainment = value
In our modern world more entertainment = more value, which can lead to more viewers even if the content itself is not the best.
So whatever kind of content you are producing (even educational) the fundamentals needs to be around entertainment.
But through thousands of experiments, Its clear to see that entertainment is not always quick clips, funny sound effects and so on…
Entertainment can be as simple as a storyline that you can follow from the beginning to the end that resonates with your key audience.
4. Most Success On YouTube Is a Slow Burn.
You most likely have heard a bunch of successful stories and advice from people who have become successful relatively quickly.
Here are a few videos I found on YouTube.
· How I Got 1 Million Subscribers in 9 Months
· I grew from ZERO TO 100K SUBSCRIBERS in 3 MONTHS (& how you can too)
· My Life Story and How I Got 10 Million Followers in 1 Year
· Making $613,960 My First Year On YouTube
Now these are great videos, but they are also extremely rare cases.
This success can sometimes give youtubers the wrong understanding of success on YouTube.
Last year I hit one of my personal milestones which was $7000 (USD) within 28 days on AdSense alone.
This was accomplished over several years of building content making mistakes and implementing changes.
18 months before that, I was struggling to get 1000 views on a video, 2 months ago I had a few videos that have over 1 million views and Last month? Well, I sold the channel. But hey that’s a new story for a new day ha-ha.
But my point is that success is often over a long period of time...
AND THEREFORE, it’s wise to take a step back to reflect on things especially if you feel that you're working too hard or getting too stressed because for many of you who will be successful, it will be a long process over several months or years rather than an instant change.
5. Rabit Hole Content Can Perform Extremely Well.
In my desk next to my bed, I have a big red book of YouTube trade secrets & experiments I conducted.
The rabbit hole content is one of those.
Rabbit hole content is basically content that is made and after somebody watches the video, they go into a rabbit hole of content.
Examples of this include conspiracy. (UFO, ALIENS, ASSASSINATIONS, ETC)
Another example is if there is a series or a very engaging video that has been split into several parts.
What I've noticed more than anything especially speaking to other youtubers is that rabbit hole content seems to perform incredibly well. Almost like YouTube knows that *THIS VIDEO* will lead to people watching 10 more videos… well I guess they do know that.
With every other point on this list, I have solid data, experiments, and proof. But I aim to always be transparent, and I must confess I don’t have all the numbers yet to back this up fully compared to the rest.
Nevertheless - It has worked for many people, and I have not yet seen it not work. But because I don’t have the numbers to show (unlike all the others) I believe it’s important to mention.
6. Trend Jacking Can Lead To Crazy Numbers.
A moment ago, I mentioned that most success on YouTube is not linear and instead drawn out over a long period of time.
However...
For those who do not fall into this category and have had success relatively quickly they often find their success by taking advantage of trend jacking.
Trend Jacking is a clever tactic that you can use to grow new audiences relatively quickly based on a trending topic, situation, or person.
This could be a trend that is happening within your niche or a trend that is happening globally. Here are some examples that were big stories over the last 24 months.
· Johnny Depp Vs Amber Heard
· Tucker Carson Departs From Fox News
· Ireland Offer $92,000 If You Move & Settle On Their Coastal Island
· Japan Giving Away Homes For Free
· World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Is Going Up So Animals Can Walk Safely
· Airlines To Give Refunds For Cancelled Or Delayed Flights And Late Baggage
OK so these ideas are pretty out-of-the-box and are not niche specific.
But let’s make it a challenge! (I’m regretting this already)
What about if we had a YouTube channel talking about ~how to live cheaper?~
Here are some video ideas we could create.
· Depp Vs. Heard: Calculating The True Cost Of Lawsuits!
· After Tuckers Exit, How Media Changes Impact Your Wallet?
· Moving To Ireland For $92K Is It A Dream Deal Or Costly Fantasy?"
· Free Homes In Japan: What’s The Catch?
· Saving Wildlife & Your Taxes!
· How To Get Every Penny Back From Airlines [*year*]
Okay these are not the best type of content for the niche but after typing out about1500 words, my mind is a little fuzzy XD - Please note that these are not the titles but an example of a type of content based on the trend.
But how about niche trends? (~often much easier)~
Jumping on specific trends related to your niche can be really effective. For example, I advised a travel content creator who capitalized on the "passport bros" trend. This trend is where men move overseas to find wives.
This trend was gaining traction on TikTok and other platforms, and by tapping into it, he was able to reach multiple new audiences. His content sparked reactions and discussions, which pushed his growth to a new level.
P.s - As an added point, if you are in the UK, check out *baby reindeer* which is currently trending.
7. Don’t Steal, Rebuild.
Pablo Picasso – “Good artists copy, great artists steal”
As a creator you are also an artist, it just happens to be that your art is electronic.
The saying highlights the key idea that true innovative artists (aka creators) don't just copy other people (even though I know some do – naughty naughty)
But instead, they mimic the work of others and transform it / rebuild it into something better.
Perhaps it is a type of content that you've seen very popular in other niches but is not covered in your niche.
Or it could be a topic that other creators have discussed, and you have seen that it has performed very well but it could be improved upon.
One Youtuber I have always found inspirational is Mr Beast. Not because of Jimmy's content but simply because he has worked for many years to perfect his art.
Here’s the thing…
There are so many Mr beast clones.
These creators literally copy his entire format.
This is not good as eventually people see the truth, and this will leave a very sour taste in viewer’s mouths.
So, what can you do?
You can rebuild but in your own image and in your own way instead of stealing.
Look in your niche, the style, content, delivery of content, time, pace and think of ways you can rebuild this content to offer you audience something even better.
Hope this helps you out =]
2024.05.20 07:59 sunn_vaeide 22 [F4A] Asia/Online - Looking for friends to vc and watch stuff with
Hello! Like most other people here I am trying to make so friends. Ideally something long term not just for a short chat or anything. And of course like the title says I want to meet people who like to vc as well, on discord specifically, and if you play games on pc that is even better! But anyways on to me :p
I am Japanese born and raised however due to certain world events I am located in Poland temporarily before I go back to Japan but anyways! When I have time to myself I spend a lot of it online, not much of a social butterfly, but still I want to meet some people to keep my company in my free, maybe play with, and voice chat with since I far better at speaking than writing 😅
You could call me a pretty massive nerd and also kind of antisocial, outside of work at least, though if I am drinking a bit I warm up a little easier :p I love anything to with games, tech, and science. I guess I sort of collect games, I have over 600+ games on steam. If you want more specifics I mostly play strategy, 4X, simulators, and FPS's. Recently most of my time has been taken up by Squad, Assetto Corsa, Gray Zone Warfare, and Helldivers!
If games are not your thing though that is okay too! I love the outdoors too and working out. Snowboarding, surfing, and spearfishing are some of the things I like to do whenever I can get myself outside of the house though of course cannot really do many of those things here in Poland at the moment 😅.
I am active military as well though currently working voluntarily with the international legion teaching paramedics and combat medics. So if you are also feel free to say hi as well! always cool meeting others in the same career as me.
But of course I am much more comfy just sitting in my room playing games, watching, anime, or reading so that is where you will most often find me. I love talking about anything really especially learning about other people and how it is where they live.
If any of this sounded interesting to you feel free to message me, and of course please actually tell me something about yourself, "Hi" or "Hey" does not really tell me much about you. Also Reddit sort of hates me and does not give me notifications so if I am slow to respond so sorry! But anyways have a good day/evening!
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I am Japanese born and raised however due to certain world events I am located in Poland temporarily before I go back to Japan but anyways! When I have time to myself I spend a lot of it online, not much of a social butterfly, but still I want to meet some people to keep my company in my free, maybe play with, and voice chat with since I far better at speaking than writing 😅
You could call me a pretty massive nerd and also kind of antisocial, outside of work at least, though if I am drinking a bit I warm up a little easier :p I love anything to with games, tech, and science. I guess I sort of collect games, I have over 600+ games on steam. If you want more specifics I mostly play strategy, 4X, simulators, and FPS's. Recently most of my time has been taken up by Squad, Assetto Corsa, Gray Zone Warfare, and Helldivers!
If games are not your thing though that is okay too! I love the outdoors too and working out. Snowboarding, surfing, and spearfishing are some of the things I like to do whenever I can get myself outside of the house though of course cannot really do many of those things here in Poland at the moment 😅.
I am active military as well though currently working voluntarily with the international legion teaching paramedics and combat medics. So if you are also feel free to say hi as well! always cool meeting others in the same career as me.
But of course I am much more comfy just sitting in my room playing games, watching, anime, or reading so that is where you will most often find me. I love talking about anything really especially learning about other people and how it is where they live.
If any of this sounded interesting to you feel free to message me, and of course please actually tell me something about yourself, "Hi" or "Hey" does not really tell me much about you. Also Reddit sort of hates me and does not give me notifications so if I am slow to respond so sorry! But anyways have a good day/evening!
2024.05.20 07:59 JustMeInBigD Things to Do May 20-26
As always, if you know of an event that's not listed here, feel free to share it (with a link) in the comments. Feedback on events you've attended or plan to attend is welcome.
*Free (or no admission/cover)
--Recurring Event
Noteworthy: Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks begin playing their respective Western Conference Finals this week. Some dates and times are still TBA.
This weekend is Memorial Dayweekend with the holiday being observed next Monday (May 27).. Saturday, May 26 is Opening Day for public pools at The Cove at Crawford Park, The Cove at Fretz Park, The Cove at Samuell Grand, and Bachman Community Aquatic Center.
Dallas Pride week is next week, and pre-celebration events begin this weekend.
Weekend & Multi-Day Events
May 21-26 Frisco Roughriders vs. Midland Rockhounds at Riders Field, Frisco
May 25-26 Pegasus Film Festival at LOOK Dine-in Cinemas Dallas
May 25-26 Mad Max (1980) at the Texas Theatre
May 25-26 TwoGether Land at Fair Park
May 25-26 Ubbi Dubbi Festival at Panther Island, Fort Worth
Through May 27 Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Waxahachie
May 23-25 EVERGREEN [to grow] at Wyly Theatre
Through May 25 Echo Theatre: Beyond the Yellow Wallpaper at the Bath House Cultural Center
Through Jun 9 Hamilton at Winspear Opera House
May 17-June 1 Teatro Dallas: Cloud Tectonics at the Latino Cultural Center
*May 11- May 24 Women in Art – A Joyful Journey Exhibition at Art on Main
*Through June 28 Central Library Staff Art Exhibit at Dallas Public Library Central Branch
Monday, May 20
Ghosts: Do You Believe at Texas Theatre
Meatless Meals: Inspired by India at Central Market Cooking School Lovers Lane
*Book Signing/Discussion - Kimberly King Parsons: We Were the Universe at Interabang Books
*Mad Monday Karaoke at Three Links Dallas
*Gabby & The Birds at The Free Man
*--The Love Mic - Open Mic at Sundown at Granada
Mixer Mondays at Bowlounge
*Motown on Monday at Elm and Good
Kizomba Semba class & prática at Dallas Dance Studio
*Hall of Fame Mondays at Palms
Classics in Black and White: The Third Man at Angelika Dallas
Linny Nance Hour of Power (Soul, R&B) at The Balcony Club
Tuesday, May 21
Mahjong at The Crescent Club
*Transcend Yoga on the Museum Green at Fair Park
Sketch to Success: Watercolor Session at Ad Ex Dallas
Dallas Skyline Rooftop Paint Party at Canvas Hotel
*--Spanish Learners Conversation Table at Renner Frankford Branch Library
*Book Signing/Discussion - Kerry Nichols, Puppy Brain at Interabang Books
Lady London at House of Blues
*Swiftie Theme Trivia at Vector Brewing
*Ralyn Gayle at Truck Yard Dallas
*Lakefront Live: Kevin Arellano at the Bath House Cultural Center
Songwriter Social W/Justin Pickard (Open Mic Night) at Adair’s Saloon
Seth Cowles and Friends at Improv Addison
Wednesday, May 22
NBA Western Conference Finals - Dallas Mavericks vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
Arts and Letters Live: Nicholas Kristof at the Dallas Museum of Art
*Dallas Symphony Orchestra and The Concert Truck Performance at NorthPark Center
*Salsa Dance Social at Sammons Park
*Learn to Play American Mah Jongg at Preston Royal Branch Library
*Preston Royal Discussion Book Club at Preston Royal Branch Library
*Love Songs Duh Choir Concert at Dr. L.G. Pinkston Sr. High School
Avi Kaplan: Feel Alright Tour with special guest Michael Alvarado at The Kessler
The Heartbreak Kid (1972) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lake Highlands
*Wednesday Patio Sessions: Lacey Ingram at The Sound at Cypress Waters
*Half Price Games Night at Dave & Buster’s
Women’s Climb Night at Movement Climbing at The Hill
*Andrew Frye, Solo Performance at The Kitchen Cafe
De Colores Presents: American Fiction at Studio C, Garland
*Watch Party Wednesdays: High School Musical at Grandscape, The Colony
Run Club at Armor Brewing Co., Allen
Thursday, May 23
NHL Western Conference Finals - Dallas Stars vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
ATB "Don't Stop" US Tour at Stereo Live Dallas
Ahadadream at It'll Do Club
Speed Dating Putt Putt and Mixer at Another Round
Sweat & Glow with Divi and Live Tinted at Place at Tyler
Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum
*--PNC Patio Sessions - Aurora Bleu at Sammons Park
*--K. Cooks & Friends at Chocolate Secrets
*Spanish Cinema Now+: Viaje a alguna parte at the Meadows Museum
* Uptown Dallas Inc. Annual Meeting at Violet Crown Theater
*--Chess for Adults at Vickery Park Branch Library
*--Knitting Group at Timberglen Branch Library
*Know Your City Series: Office of Arts and Culture at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
*Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Oak Lawn Branch Library
Derek Spence, A Tribute to George Strait at the Dallas Arboretum
Raised Right Men at The Rustic
*325 Comedy Show at Hyena’s Dallas
Friday, May 24
NBA Western Conference Finals - Dallas Mavericks vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
Eurodance - Dallas Pride Kickoff at Thrive
*A Journey through Psychological Sci-Fi at The Wild Detectives
TEKNOSTASIS in the Limbo Room at Ruins
BBQ Class at the Sheraton Dallas
Camp Saucer 5th Anniversary, Karaoke Kickoff at The Flying Saucer Cypress Waters
KXT 91.7 Presents: Warpaint with Sego at the Granada Theater
Dan Deacon with Future Nest at Club Dada
Brent Buemi + Mike Willey Jazz & Blues Duo at Opening Bell Coffee
*The Clinton Years at Lee Harvey’s
Chris Isaak at House of Blues
Dan Deacon at Club Dada
*Rachel Teague at The Rustic
**ctrl + alt + defeat* Gaming Night at Round Two
Kendrick Vs Drake: The Main Event at RBC Dallas
The Emo Night Tour at Trees
Taking Back Sunday with special guest Citizen at South Side Ballroom
*Lakeside Live Music: Faron Gilbert at The Sound at Cypress Waters
*RCN Jazz Band at Cityline, Richardson
*Disco Queen at Grandscape, The Colony
The Spazmatics at Lava Cantina, The Colony
*Gary Hobbs with Sabor Puro at The Levitt, Arlington
Saturday, May 25
NHL Western Conference Finals - Dallas Stars vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
FC Dallas vs. Salt Lake at Toyota Stadium, Frisco
Memorial Day Weekend Yacht Party/MImosa Walk at Elm & Good
*Saturday Sounds: Ceci Ceci at the Leonhardt Lagoon at Fair Park
*Forest Green Tabletop Brigade at Forest Green Branch Library
*Peaceful Paper Crafts at Grauwyler Park Branch Library
*Local Coffee Shop Talk: Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library
*The Blank Collective Art Exhibition at The DEC Network
*Movie - Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy at Dallas West Branch Library
*Movie Night: Big Hero 6 at Klyde Warren Park
Discover Downtown Dallas Movie Series: Crazy Rich Asians at Harwood Park
Make & Take: Czech Kolaches at Central Market Cooking School, Lovers Lane
Create-Your-Own Sangria at Berkshire Farms Winery
Dallas Pride Rooftop Pool Party at Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown
Sip and Stroll: Hotel Wine Tour at Omni Dallas
Goat Yoga Outside at Lakewood Brewing Company
Scarfias at Reveler’s Hall
Sunday, May 26
NBA Western Conference Finals - TBD vs. Dallas Mavericks
Burger Fight at Dallas Youth Sports
Cinema Con Nosotros Presents El Mariachi at the Texas Theatre
Nora En Pure Day Show at It'll Do
Rescue Puppy Yoga at Celestial Beerworks The Satellite
Drawing from the Masters at the Meadows Museum
Los Yonics at Tacos Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
Make & Take: American Cobbler, Crisp & Handpies at Central Market Cooking School Lovers Ln
*Happily Ever Sip & Shop Local Vendor Market at Community Beer Co.
*Summer in Pegasus Plaza at Pegasus Plaza
Dallas Jazz Orchestra at Poor David’s Pub
Cybernetic Summer: A Memorial Day Weekend Party at The Double Wide
Brunch Movie: Charade (1963) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Richardson
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*Free (or no admission/cover)
--Recurring Event
Noteworthy: Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks begin playing their respective Western Conference Finals this week. Some dates and times are still TBA.
This weekend is Memorial Dayweekend with the holiday being observed next Monday (May 27).. Saturday, May 26 is Opening Day for public pools at The Cove at Crawford Park, The Cove at Fretz Park, The Cove at Samuell Grand, and Bachman Community Aquatic Center.
Dallas Pride week is next week, and pre-celebration events begin this weekend.
Weekend & Multi-Day Events
May 21-26 Frisco Roughriders vs. Midland Rockhounds at Riders Field, Frisco
May 25-26 Pegasus Film Festival at LOOK Dine-in Cinemas Dallas
May 25-26 Mad Max (1980) at the Texas Theatre
May 25-26 TwoGether Land at Fair Park
May 25-26 Ubbi Dubbi Festival at Panther Island, Fort Worth
Through May 27 Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Waxahachie
May 23-25 EVERGREEN [to grow] at Wyly Theatre
Through May 25 Echo Theatre: Beyond the Yellow Wallpaper at the Bath House Cultural Center
Through Jun 9 Hamilton at Winspear Opera House
May 17-June 1 Teatro Dallas: Cloud Tectonics at the Latino Cultural Center
*May 11- May 24 Women in Art – A Joyful Journey Exhibition at Art on Main
*Through June 28 Central Library Staff Art Exhibit at Dallas Public Library Central Branch
Monday, May 20
Ghosts: Do You Believe at Texas Theatre
Meatless Meals: Inspired by India at Central Market Cooking School Lovers Lane
*Book Signing/Discussion - Kimberly King Parsons: We Were the Universe at Interabang Books
*Mad Monday Karaoke at Three Links Dallas
*Gabby & The Birds at The Free Man
*--The Love Mic - Open Mic at Sundown at Granada
Mixer Mondays at Bowlounge
*Motown on Monday at Elm and Good
Kizomba Semba class & prática at Dallas Dance Studio
*Hall of Fame Mondays at Palms
Classics in Black and White: The Third Man at Angelika Dallas
Linny Nance Hour of Power (Soul, R&B) at The Balcony Club
Tuesday, May 21
Mahjong at The Crescent Club
*Transcend Yoga on the Museum Green at Fair Park
Sketch to Success: Watercolor Session at Ad Ex Dallas
Dallas Skyline Rooftop Paint Party at Canvas Hotel
*--Spanish Learners Conversation Table at Renner Frankford Branch Library
*Book Signing/Discussion - Kerry Nichols, Puppy Brain at Interabang Books
Lady London at House of Blues
*Swiftie Theme Trivia at Vector Brewing
*Ralyn Gayle at Truck Yard Dallas
*Lakefront Live: Kevin Arellano at the Bath House Cultural Center
Songwriter Social W/Justin Pickard (Open Mic Night) at Adair’s Saloon
Seth Cowles and Friends at Improv Addison
Wednesday, May 22
NBA Western Conference Finals - Dallas Mavericks vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
Arts and Letters Live: Nicholas Kristof at the Dallas Museum of Art
*Dallas Symphony Orchestra and The Concert Truck Performance at NorthPark Center
*Salsa Dance Social at Sammons Park
*Learn to Play American Mah Jongg at Preston Royal Branch Library
*Preston Royal Discussion Book Club at Preston Royal Branch Library
*Love Songs Duh Choir Concert at Dr. L.G. Pinkston Sr. High School
Avi Kaplan: Feel Alright Tour with special guest Michael Alvarado at The Kessler
The Heartbreak Kid (1972) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lake Highlands
*Wednesday Patio Sessions: Lacey Ingram at The Sound at Cypress Waters
*Half Price Games Night at Dave & Buster’s
Women’s Climb Night at Movement Climbing at The Hill
*Andrew Frye, Solo Performance at The Kitchen Cafe
De Colores Presents: American Fiction at Studio C, Garland
*Watch Party Wednesdays: High School Musical at Grandscape, The Colony
Run Club at Armor Brewing Co., Allen
Thursday, May 23
NHL Western Conference Finals - Dallas Stars vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
ATB "Don't Stop" US Tour at Stereo Live Dallas
Ahadadream at It'll Do Club
Speed Dating Putt Putt and Mixer at Another Round
Sweat & Glow with Divi and Live Tinted at Place at Tyler
Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum
*--PNC Patio Sessions - Aurora Bleu at Sammons Park
*--K. Cooks & Friends at Chocolate Secrets
*Spanish Cinema Now+: Viaje a alguna parte at the Meadows Museum
* Uptown Dallas Inc. Annual Meeting at Violet Crown Theater
*--Chess for Adults at Vickery Park Branch Library
*--Knitting Group at Timberglen Branch Library
*Know Your City Series: Office of Arts and Culture at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
*Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Oak Lawn Branch Library
Derek Spence, A Tribute to George Strait at the Dallas Arboretum
Raised Right Men at The Rustic
*325 Comedy Show at Hyena’s Dallas
Friday, May 24
NBA Western Conference Finals - Dallas Mavericks vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
Eurodance - Dallas Pride Kickoff at Thrive
*A Journey through Psychological Sci-Fi at The Wild Detectives
TEKNOSTASIS in the Limbo Room at Ruins
BBQ Class at the Sheraton Dallas
Camp Saucer 5th Anniversary, Karaoke Kickoff at The Flying Saucer Cypress Waters
KXT 91.7 Presents: Warpaint with Sego at the Granada Theater
Dan Deacon with Future Nest at Club Dada
Brent Buemi + Mike Willey Jazz & Blues Duo at Opening Bell Coffee
*The Clinton Years at Lee Harvey’s
Chris Isaak at House of Blues
Dan Deacon at Club Dada
*Rachel Teague at The Rustic
**ctrl + alt + defeat* Gaming Night at Round Two
Kendrick Vs Drake: The Main Event at RBC Dallas
The Emo Night Tour at Trees
Taking Back Sunday with special guest Citizen at South Side Ballroom
*Lakeside Live Music: Faron Gilbert at The Sound at Cypress Waters
*RCN Jazz Band at Cityline, Richardson
*Disco Queen at Grandscape, The Colony
The Spazmatics at Lava Cantina, The Colony
*Gary Hobbs with Sabor Puro at The Levitt, Arlington
Saturday, May 25
NHL Western Conference Finals - Dallas Stars vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
FC Dallas vs. Salt Lake at Toyota Stadium, Frisco
Memorial Day Weekend Yacht Party/MImosa Walk at Elm & Good
*Saturday Sounds: Ceci Ceci at the Leonhardt Lagoon at Fair Park
*Forest Green Tabletop Brigade at Forest Green Branch Library
*Peaceful Paper Crafts at Grauwyler Park Branch Library
*Local Coffee Shop Talk: Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library
*The Blank Collective Art Exhibition at The DEC Network
*Movie - Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy at Dallas West Branch Library
*Movie Night: Big Hero 6 at Klyde Warren Park
Discover Downtown Dallas Movie Series: Crazy Rich Asians at Harwood Park
Make & Take: Czech Kolaches at Central Market Cooking School, Lovers Lane
Create-Your-Own Sangria at Berkshire Farms Winery
Dallas Pride Rooftop Pool Party at Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown
Sip and Stroll: Hotel Wine Tour at Omni Dallas
Goat Yoga Outside at Lakewood Brewing Company
Scarfias at Reveler’s Hall
Sunday, May 26
NBA Western Conference Finals - TBD vs. Dallas Mavericks
Burger Fight at Dallas Youth Sports
Cinema Con Nosotros Presents El Mariachi at the Texas Theatre
Nora En Pure Day Show at It'll Do
Rescue Puppy Yoga at Celestial Beerworks The Satellite
Drawing from the Masters at the Meadows Museum
Los Yonics at Tacos Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
Make & Take: American Cobbler, Crisp & Handpies at Central Market Cooking School Lovers Ln
*Happily Ever Sip & Shop Local Vendor Market at Community Beer Co.
*Summer in Pegasus Plaza at Pegasus Plaza
Dallas Jazz Orchestra at Poor David’s Pub
Cybernetic Summer: A Memorial Day Weekend Party at The Double Wide
Brunch Movie: Charade (1963) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Richardson
2024.05.20 07:56 solovelee Roommates ignoring my one kitchen request, at a loss.
My cat bella keeps jumping into the sink and I am running out of solutions.
I have a cat and live with 3 other roommates, one being my partner who is also the landlord. Because my roommates and I all have hybrid work schedules, we cook at home and sometimes don't have the time to wash our dishes immediately. The issue is that my cat is very food motivated and likes jumping into the kitchen sink to eat leftovers, which would get her sick. We have a sturdy sink cover, so I asked all of my roommates to cover the sink if they don't want to wash their dishes immediately (this sink cover is constantly on the sink or placed next to the sink, in plain sight), and I even wrote a reminder sign and taped it right on the wall behind the sink so that it is very visible whenever someone uses the sink. One of my roommates keeps forgetting, no matter how many times I remind them.
I feel like I am trying to do my best to accommdate for everyone, but clearly they keep forgetting to cover the sink and my cat keeps getting sick from getting into the sink and eating leftover food scraps. I feel guilty for exposing my cat to this and constantly being sick, and I feel like I am slowly ruining my relationship with my roommates + even my partner for constantly nagging about the sink. I'm exhausted, upset, frustrated, and at my wits end. Is there anything else that I could possibly consider to prevent my cat from jumping into the sink if it's uncovered? My cat only does this when no one is around -- if someone is in the kitchen, cat doesn't jump on the counters. I've tried foil, double sided tape, and the auto sensor air pressure can, and none of these worked. I feel like I just have to start asking roommates to keep the sink empty at all times if they cannot clean immediately, or lock my cat in my room if i'm not home (which would result in cat screaming for hours on end).
This has been happening for several months and I’m tired. The conversation attached is how it normally goes when I ask roomie to cover the sink. I am asking my partner aka landlord for help but we are having trouble coming up with a solution.
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I have a cat and live with 3 other roommates, one being my partner who is also the landlord. Because my roommates and I all have hybrid work schedules, we cook at home and sometimes don't have the time to wash our dishes immediately. The issue is that my cat is very food motivated and likes jumping into the kitchen sink to eat leftovers, which would get her sick. We have a sturdy sink cover, so I asked all of my roommates to cover the sink if they don't want to wash their dishes immediately (this sink cover is constantly on the sink or placed next to the sink, in plain sight), and I even wrote a reminder sign and taped it right on the wall behind the sink so that it is very visible whenever someone uses the sink. One of my roommates keeps forgetting, no matter how many times I remind them.
I feel like I am trying to do my best to accommdate for everyone, but clearly they keep forgetting to cover the sink and my cat keeps getting sick from getting into the sink and eating leftover food scraps. I feel guilty for exposing my cat to this and constantly being sick, and I feel like I am slowly ruining my relationship with my roommates + even my partner for constantly nagging about the sink. I'm exhausted, upset, frustrated, and at my wits end. Is there anything else that I could possibly consider to prevent my cat from jumping into the sink if it's uncovered? My cat only does this when no one is around -- if someone is in the kitchen, cat doesn't jump on the counters. I've tried foil, double sided tape, and the auto sensor air pressure can, and none of these worked. I feel like I just have to start asking roommates to keep the sink empty at all times if they cannot clean immediately, or lock my cat in my room if i'm not home (which would result in cat screaming for hours on end).
This has been happening for several months and I’m tired. The conversation attached is how it normally goes when I ask roomie to cover the sink. I am asking my partner aka landlord for help but we are having trouble coming up with a solution.
2024.05.20 07:55 ricekrispyytreets how long should i stay?
i have been an intern for a small non-profit (about 50 employees) for the past 2 years and will be starting full time sometime next month as a web developer.
the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
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the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
2024.05.20 07:55 ricekrispyytreets how long should i stay?
i have been an intern for a small non-profit (about 50 employees) for the past 2 years and will be starting full time sometime next month as a web developer.
the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
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the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
2024.05.20 07:54 ricekrispyytreets how long should i stay?
i have been an intern for a small non-profit (about 50 employees) for the past 2 years and will be starting full time sometime next month as a web developer.
the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
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the current tech team is very small with it only being myself and 2 other people. they have plans of hiring a few more people this year. i'm currently still sharpening my frontend skills, however i've found myself not doing a lot of javascript/framework tasks at this company. just a lot of building email templates (in an editor), adding/updating pages on their site (wordpress editor with some html/css) and just small tech related tasks that aren't exactly coding. i was working on a project that heavily involved javascript but it's currently somewhat on the backburner for now. so i did do some coding projects in the past but it's been a while.
they have plans to grow and incorporate more technology into the company, so my boss says that they will need help building certain tools and such that will require a lot of coding. they are also planning on hiring a senior developer.
idk i guess i wish that i would be doing a lot more coding then im doing now? so even though i know that things will pick up soon but i'm feeling kind of useless.
the salary also isn't the greatest (65k, jobs in nyc, i live in nj), so now i'm wondering if i should start applying to jobs next year that are more tech focused or that has an established tech team? too soon?
i feel really bad thinking this since my boss and everyone at my job is amazing.
thoughts?
2024.05.20 07:52 sunn_vaeide 22F - Looking for friends to vc and watch stuff with
Hello! Like most other people here I am trying to make so friends. Ideally something long term not just for a short chat or anything. And of course like the title says I want to meet people who like to vc as well, on discord specifically, and if you play games on pc that is even better! But anyways on to me :p
I am Japanese born and raised however due to certain world events I am located in Poland for awhile but anyways! When I have time to myself I spend a lot of it online, not much of a social butterfly, but still I want to meet some people to keep my company in my free, maybe play with, and voice chat with since I far better at speaking than writing 😅
You could call me a pretty massive nerd and also kind of antisocial, outside of work at least, though if I am drinking a bit I warm up a little easier :p I love anything to with games, tech, and science. I guess I sort of collect games, I have over 600+ games on steam. If you want more specifics I mostly play strategy, 4X, simulators, and FPS's. Recently most of my time has been taken up by Squad, Assetto Corsa, Gray Zone Warfare, and Helldivers!
If games are not your thing though that is okay too! I love the outdoors too and working out. Snowboarding, surfing, and spearfishing are some of the things I like to do whenever I can get myself outside of the house though of course cannot really do many of those things here in Poland at the moment 😅.
I am active military as well though currently working voluntarily with the international legion teaching paramedics and combat medics. So if you are also feel free to say hi as well! always cool meeting others in the same career as me.
But of course I am much more comfy just sitting in my room playing games, watching, anime, or reading so that is where you will most often find me. I love talking about anything really especially learning about other people and how it is where they live.
If any of this sounded interesting to you feel free to message me, and of course please actually tell me something about yourself, "Hi" or "Hey" does not really tell me much about you. Also Reddit sort of hates me and does not give me notifications so if I am slow to respond so sorry! But anyways have a good day/evening!
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I am Japanese born and raised however due to certain world events I am located in Poland for awhile but anyways! When I have time to myself I spend a lot of it online, not much of a social butterfly, but still I want to meet some people to keep my company in my free, maybe play with, and voice chat with since I far better at speaking than writing 😅
You could call me a pretty massive nerd and also kind of antisocial, outside of work at least, though if I am drinking a bit I warm up a little easier :p I love anything to with games, tech, and science. I guess I sort of collect games, I have over 600+ games on steam. If you want more specifics I mostly play strategy, 4X, simulators, and FPS's. Recently most of my time has been taken up by Squad, Assetto Corsa, Gray Zone Warfare, and Helldivers!
If games are not your thing though that is okay too! I love the outdoors too and working out. Snowboarding, surfing, and spearfishing are some of the things I like to do whenever I can get myself outside of the house though of course cannot really do many of those things here in Poland at the moment 😅.
I am active military as well though currently working voluntarily with the international legion teaching paramedics and combat medics. So if you are also feel free to say hi as well! always cool meeting others in the same career as me.
But of course I am much more comfy just sitting in my room playing games, watching, anime, or reading so that is where you will most often find me. I love talking about anything really especially learning about other people and how it is where they live.
If any of this sounded interesting to you feel free to message me, and of course please actually tell me something about yourself, "Hi" or "Hey" does not really tell me much about you. Also Reddit sort of hates me and does not give me notifications so if I am slow to respond so sorry! But anyways have a good day/evening!
2024.05.20 07:45 ronlynne Strays Episode 5 - "Shaa-a-ren"
If you'd like to listen to me read this story click here.
“From Lieutenant Bren, UEF Shepherd
“To Captain Sassen, KCS Victory
“Captain, I continue to learn many things about the humans. Again, their sense of community is their strength. Their Shaa is strong, although they do not have a similar word and concept in their language, as I learned recently. I would like to continue this assignment beyond the previous estimated time. Please consider an extension, send to the council if necessary. I would also like to ask the council to review the request I have submitted to share some aspects of faster than light technology. Their current methodology is primitive, unstable, and, to a certain extent, dangerous. They are very close to discovering standard spacetime warping, and for that reason I don’t believe it will violate our technology sharing guidelines. Further details are in the formal request I submitted.
Bren paused, he knew protocols were against this request, but the humans were so close, he hoped the council would consider it. The council could make exceptions if he could show them that the humans demonstrated a non aggressive attitude. He remembered one more thing to add to his letter.
“Klaan philosophy regarding the deceased is an important part of our culture. While many are matter of fact about it, the rituals and sacraments have allowed us to function more efficiently as a society. I have learned about some human rituals, and their essence of Shaa. Two days ago we came across our thirteenth ship…”
Two Days ago
“Captain, the ship is on course, and seems to be functioning properly. However, the radiation emanating from the ship is at lethal levels. It’s highly unlikely anyone survived.” Captain Gardner looked at Commander Klein, taking a deep breath before speaking.
“Commander, prepare to scuttle the ship. Full honors. We don’t want to send a dirty bomb across space.” Commander Klein acknowledged the Captain, calling Bren over to his workstation.
“Bren, can you come look through this information?” Bren approached Klein’s station and looked over his shoulder. Klein pointed at the screen. “These readings, that seems to be the deceased passengers, correct?” Bren nodded then pointed at another reading. Klein agreed curiously. “That’s the one I don’t get. It looks like the life sign of a hibernating human, but it’s distorted.”
Gardner turned to Klein. “Is there a problem?”
Klein looked at Bren, then back to Gardner, “Sir, I think we’ll need to investigate, I can’t confirm that everyone is deceased.”
“How many people Mr. Klein?”
Klein and Bren conferred and Bren answered. “That’s the problem sir, we read 36 pods, most of which are non functioning.” Klein finished the thought.
“Most of the pods appear to be unused. The others are not allowing clear readings. Possibly due to the radiation?” They had encountered several ships with various levels of radiation exposure, likely due to a nearby nuclear blast. This one was the heaviest they had encountered. Klein continued. “This ship had to have gone right through an active explosion. The radiation is still intense.”
Gardner grimaced, while they had protections against radiation poisoning, it was tedious. Any items retrieved required scrubbing with radiation protocols. Patients needed extra medication beyond the standard inoculations, which protected against various types of radiation, mostly radiation found in space. But, they had to be sure. “OK commander, only you and one other, make it quick.” Bren volunteered himself.
“Captain, I am better protected against this type of radiation, I could join the Commander.”
Gardner thought a moment. “OK, just the two of you. Take every precaution.”
Markings on the side identified the ship as North Korean. That explained the radiation as a still unknown saboteur had detonated all of North Korea’s nuclear weapons at once. Sadly, the entire country was reduced to rubble. Although humanity had created effective radiation treatments, cleaning North Korea was taking longer, due to the massive amount of radiation released all at once. Some Koreans had survived, but North Korea, as a country, no longer existed. South Korea was now just Korea, having taken on refugees and stewardship over the cleanup. The reunification of Korea was a Pyrrhic resolution.
Bren and Klein entered the ship. Although it looked shoddily built, it was one of the few ships they had encountered that was fully functional. As they moved to the cargo area the problem became obvious. Crew members littered the area, some partially in their pods. The radiation had knocked them out before they could enter the pods. Bren scanned the area. “They are dead sir, it looks like 33 humans.”
Klein looked at them, some on the floor, some climbing into pods. He recalled the anomalous readings. “So there are three more pods?” Bren continued scanning, stepping carefully over the bodies.
“Commander, the readings on these hibernation pods is unusual, there appear to be several different metals in use, there is no consistency.” As they made their way into the depths of the cargo area they found three pods, hidden away behind stacks of cargo, still functioning. Bren approached them. He scanned, then turned to Klein excitedly.
“Sir, these three are alive, they are quite sick, but the pods appear to have shielded them enough to survive the radiation.” Klein stumbled into the area, looking at Bren’s scanner.
“If we wake them they won’t survive long.” Bren agreed. Klein pushed a button on the arm of his protective suit and called Gardner. “Sir, we have three survivors, They won’t survive long once they are brought out. We will need shielded gurneys to move them directly to the medical bay. Please send three patient pods and four rescue team members to facilitate the rescue.”
Bren and Klein checked their exposure time as they waited for the others to arrive.
Once the rescue team had arrived they cleared out the three crew members quickly, heading straight to the medical bay. Klein and Bren were ordered to undergo more extensive medical tests and spent the night there.
Early in the morning, Bren was explaining Klaan humor to Klein. Klein was not impressed. “So, simple mistakes are funny?”
Bren smiled, “Yes, inverting variables in a navigational equation can be quite satisfying.” Klein looked unsure as Bren added, “But the real humor comes in absurd endeavors, which can take several days or weeks to develop. The payoff is substantial.” Klein was about to speak when they were surprised to see one of the Koreans stir. He looked around, confused, and then startled to see Klein and an alien. Bren had accessed the Korean language program and spoke to him in perfect Korean.
“Do not be afraid. You are on an Earth ship, The Shepherd. Earth is a different world than when you left. I assure you, you are safe here.” The Korean calmed a bit, looking for his comrades. Bren continued, “I am sorry to tell you that only the three of you survived. You have extreme radiation sickness but medical advances have created effective treatments and you are all expected to recover.”
The Korean asked, “What happened?”
Bren turned to Klein, “He wants to know what happened.” They were interrupted by the arrival of Captain Gardner and an Ensign.
“Bren, this is Ensign Choi, she speaks Korean and will be the liaison for these men.” Choi immediately went to the Korean man and began talking. Bren watched as the man apparently learned that his country was gone. The look on his face touched Bren deeply. He appeared to be in physical pain upon hearing the news.
Gardner turned to Klein and Bren, “Are you cleared to resume duties?” Klein nodded and Gardner continued. “I had hoped to avoid a conflict but you may recall the previous rescue of the ship Justice 4.”
Klein grimaced. Just a day before finding the Korean ship they had rescued a ship that was clearly affiliated with the Justice Party. Although it was never confirmed, the Justice Party claimed responsibility for the three nuclear warheads that decimated Los Angeles to start the war.
The Freedom Party quickly formed in response, but since there were no geographical divides the initial stages of the war were particularly gruesome. Political strongholds of each party were destroyed by nuclear weapons, killing members of both parties, as well as the undeclared; more than half of the country that claimed no connection to either party. The complication was certainly due to the fact that a Freedom Party ship’s passengers were already on board. Gardner confirmed Klein’s assumption.
“We assigned quarters to the passengers of the ship, Justice 4, and initially there was no problem, until someone saw an insignia on someone’s shirt. The Justice group refused to be quartered on the same floor.”
Klein grimaced. “The Freedom passengers were on level three, right? Just move the Justice to two?” Gardner smiled.
“The Freedom passengers decided that they wanted to be above them, so they refused to stay on three if the Justice moved to two.”
Klein scoffed, “We’re in space, there is no above and below, we may be sideways now for all we know.” Gardner agreed and as the three men entered the passenger common area, the leaders of each group swarmed them.
As multiple men chattered and made demands at once Gardner raised his hand and finally got them to calm down. “We came across a heavily irradiated ship and we want to allow the surviving crew to be involved in the Honor ceremony when we scuttle the ship. They are in the medical bay. We could be here for a few days depending on their recovery time. That means you all can’t stay here in this room. You will need to accept room assignments.”
The men all began shouting again when Bren stepped forward, raising both hands which, somehow, stopped everyone immediately. Bren spoke.
“Captain, I may have a solution.” Gardner looked hopeful.
“Go ahead Lieutenant.”
Bren lowered his hands. “My people have a method for solving disputes that goes back several thousand years. It is specifically designed for this sort of post war dispute.”
Everyone was rapt as Bren continued. He smiled and stuck his arms out to the side, palms up. He spoke loudly in a commanding voice, “Feats of Strength!” As he said ‘strength’ he raised his arms over his head and clasped his hands together. Shaking them with a determined grimace. The men pumped up their chests and murmured agreement. Gardner looked at Bren curiously. “Feats of Strength?”
Bren nodded, “Yes, although that is rarely the form it takes. We stopped fighting to the death centuries ago.” The men seemed a little less enthused.
Gardner asked, “What does this entail?”
Bren smiled, “We choose a contest, and since it is a test of strength, we add,” he paused, searching for the correct word, “complications, as we go.” He looked around, and sensing no objections, continued. “I would suggest… bowling!”
Gardner and Klein stifled laughs as Bren looked each group straight on and asked, “Are you prepared to compete for your pride?” Hesitantly each group agreed. Bren went on, “I will administer the contest, the rules are simple, I can add any difficulties I choose.”
The leader of one group looked at Bren, confused, “Difficulty?”
Bren nodded, “For example, we could start by bowling with the non dominant hand. Perhaps with eyes closed, or while… singing.” As the men started to take Bren less seriously he puffed up and seemed to get taller. “You have accepted the challenge, do you agree to go forward?” The men looked at each other, unsure, but finally nodded and started to get excited.
Bren stated one more rule, “The final outcome is that the winners will be allowed to choose their quarters,” the men nodded and mumbled until Bren cut them off, “But the winners must also host the defeated team to a feast in their home.” He looked around and felt he had everyone’s attention. “There is no human term for this, but the Klaan call it Shaa. It is the knowledge that everyone on the planet is connected. In our case, on this ship. We are all part of one physical organism, collectively called the Shaa-a-ren.”
The men looked around, slightly less excited but committed to the contest. Bren stood straight, and addressed the room. “Each team will choose four champions. The contest will start in sixteen hours. Spread the word, in the original Feats of Strength great crowds cheered on their warriors.”
With that the groups of passengers separated into huddles, deciding on their champions. Gardner turned to Bren. “Feats of Strength? Shaa-a-ren?” Bren looked at Klein and the Captain.
“Yes sir, the rules are adaptable, but Shaa is a sacred concept to the Klaan. I assure you, this method of conflict resolution has an excellent record on Klaan.” Klein and Gardner shared a curious look, when Bren noted excitedly, “We will need to prepare the bowling lanes for an audience. The crowd is a critical part of this event! Captain?”
Gardner shrugged, “Commander Klein, let the crew know that they are invited to a Klaan Feats of Strength event.” Klein shook his head as he walked toward the bridge to deliver the invitation.
In the medical bay Gardner, Klein, and Choi spoke to the three Korean men. Gardner had offered them several option for disposal of the irradiated ship. Choi translated for the Captain. “They said they are not overly concerned with the ship’s disposal. They only ask to be able to watch as it’s done.” One man, who identified himself as Colonel Han spoke. “Captain, we do believe you when you say things are different. We also hope you understand that the official stance of our country,” he paused, as the country no longer existed, “The stance is one of no religion. However, there is a thread of Buddhism among us, and a prayer service to commemorate the men who did not survive is kindly requested before the ship is scuttled.”
Gardner nodded and asked Choi if she could make arrangements. Colonel Han spoke again. “Captain, is it possible to finish in time for the contest? Your Mr. Bren extended a personal invitation.”
Gardner was surprised, but agreed.
The next day Choi, Han, Gardner and the other Korean men stood on the bridge, watching a large monitor. The Shepherd had shut down the ship’s engines and shined lights on the ship. Choi had arranged the prayer ceremony, and the three men seemed at peace with the situation. Gardner looked at Colonel Han, who looked at his companions and nodded to the Captain.
“Commander Klein, you may proceed.” Klein stood, as did the rest of the crew. Captain Gardner spoke. “It is with great respect that we send these 33 passengers and their ship to space. This ship served them well, and now all will be committed to the great expanse.”
Klein blew a military whistle and launched two missiles. The missiles flew directly to their target, detonating and turning the ship to dust, to scatter among the backdrop of the stars. Gardner spoke again.
“Your lives will be remembered as your final destination has been reached. Godspeed.” He saluted and the crew followed his salute. The Korean men somberly saluted. The crew held their salute until Choi had ushered the Koreans off the bridge. The crew resumed their duties silently for a moment until Gardner spoke once again.
“If you have arranged to go to the Feats of Strength event, you are relieved, once the skeleton crew is in place.” A few crew members entered to man the bridge as several others headed to Bren’s event.
Bren quieted the crowd. Klein was surprised at the turnout. The crew of both ships sat intermingled with Shepherd crew. Choi ushered in the Koreans, stoic, but seemingly looking forward to the distraction the contest would provide. Chairs, benches, and cargo containers had been constructed into makeshift bleachers, and they were packed. Food and beverages had been prepared and in general, it was a festive atmosphere. Bren entered the center of the space and raised his hands, facing his palms out, and turning in a circle.
“My friends, you have accepted me into your ship and crew and I am grateful. It is with that gratitude that I happily share the Klaan tradition of… FEATS OF STRENGTH!” The crowd cheered and Gardner looked around, wondering if he should have assigned security for the event.
Bren lowered his hands and the crowd silenced. He spoke again in a low voice. “Shaa is a Klaan belief that we are all connected. That the people assembled here are all part of one single living organism. We are all a part of Shaa-a-ren. We are each other. We are one. We are Shaa.”
He smiled and waited as the crowd seemingly held its breath. Then he clasped his hands over his head and shouted, “LET THE GAMES BEGIN!” The crowd roared as the eight men prepared to bowl. Bren explained the rules. “The standard rules of bowling and scoring apply. The automated system will keep score. I will add rules as we go. The first additional rule is that all bowlers are required to throw the ball with both hands. Team Justice won the random generated decision to go first. Proceed.”
As expected, bowling with both hands was awkward, and the bowlers threw gutterballs and generally left a lot of pins standing. No one was bowling well, but the men were laughing at each other anyway. After two frames Bren stood and spoke. “Time for a new rule! You must bowl with your non-dominant hand!” The bowlers grunted and grimaced. Bren was excited, the concept of a dominant hand was new to him. Human brains fascinated him and when he learned of right or left handedness he had spent hours asking people to use their non-dominant hand for daily tasks.
The teams bowled slightly better than before, but neither team was lighting up the scoreboards. Only one strike had been thrown, and truthfully, it was a mistake. Something went wonky with the magnetic system and changed the ball’s trajectory.
The crowd was cheering when a bowler knocked down three or four pins, and the teams were getting irritated, so Bren changed it up again. “Starting now, you must do two complete turns before throwing the ball.”
As the bowlers made themselves dizzy, the crowd’s excitement escalated. The bowlers had begun cheering each other on, regardless of which team they were on. The difficulties Bren was introducing made the two teams bond over the challenges. The crowd was eating it up. Even the Korean men were enjoying the show. Finally they reached the final round. Team Justice was up by seven points, it was anybody’s game.
Bren stood and called for quiet. “I would like to thank you all for joining us tonight. I hope you have felt the Shaa. You are all part of the Shaa-a-ren here on the Shepherd. Even as you go on to other ships or planets, this connection is now a part of you all.” Bren looked at the Koreans and bowed deeply, speaking in Korean. “You have lost much, your crew, your country, perhaps family. However, today you have gained Shaa and we are happy to have you here in this Shaa-a-ren.” He bowed again and the Korean men bowed deeply back to him. Bren turned to the crowd.
“For the final round, we have the ultimate test. Each team will switch lanes and complete the other team’s final score. However! A gutterball counts as a strike, so you cannot intentionally throw the game. You can choose to bowl with both hands, or your non-dominant hand.”
The teams switched lanes and began, with Team Justice putting up several points for Team Freedom. By the time they reached the last ball the game was tied. The men looked at each other, then conferred. They nodded and each stepped up to the lane, carefully throwing simultaneous - and very intentional - gutterballs. Bren raised his hands, quite pleased with himself.
“The game has ended in a tie!” He called the teams to him. “It seems that the outcome has not solved our problem. How would you like to choose the winning team?” Bren smiled, fairly certain he knew the answer.
The captain of Team Justice spoke. “We will both stay on deck three.”
The captain of Team Freedom joined him. “And we would like to host all of you for a feast on deck three tomorrow!”
The crowd erupted in cheers. Captain Gardner spied Bren speaking with the Korean men, they seemed to be thanking him. Choi moved to the Captain. “Bren knew exactly what to say to them. This Shaa business really made a difference.” Gardner smiled and watched as the men walked to the food and beverage stations and joined in the celebration. Gardner went to Bren, who was now talking to Klein.
“Lieutenant Bren, I must commend you. Your Feats of Strength and Shaa-a-ren was an unqualified success.”
Bren smiled. “Captain, Shaa is a very trusted solution to many problems.” He held his hands out, palms up and fingers sticking up. “We are all digits on the same hand. Once the men started to bond over their shared experience they began to feel the depth of connection. Shaa-a-ren connects us all, sometimes you just need to reach out and feel it.” Klein nodded, holding out his hands as Bren had done. Bren smiled again. “Commander, you have now experienced Klaan humor, in its long form. How often did you laugh as the men dizzied themselves and fell, or threw bad balls, left difficult splits, or danced with their opponents?”
Klein looked at Bren curiously. “You did this all just to…” He looked at the Captain in shock and finished the thought. “… To tell me a joke?”
Bren smiled, “It was a happy coincidence. Shaa-a-ren is very real, as is Klaan humor.” He hummed a tune as he walked away. Klein and Gardner looked at each other, questioning what had actually taken place tonight. Gardner shook his head as he patted Klein on the back, blending into the celebration.
“It doesn’t matter Mr. Klein, it worked.”
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“To Captain Sassen, KCS Victory
“Captain, I continue to learn many things about the humans. Again, their sense of community is their strength. Their Shaa is strong, although they do not have a similar word and concept in their language, as I learned recently. I would like to continue this assignment beyond the previous estimated time. Please consider an extension, send to the council if necessary. I would also like to ask the council to review the request I have submitted to share some aspects of faster than light technology. Their current methodology is primitive, unstable, and, to a certain extent, dangerous. They are very close to discovering standard spacetime warping, and for that reason I don’t believe it will violate our technology sharing guidelines. Further details are in the formal request I submitted.
Bren paused, he knew protocols were against this request, but the humans were so close, he hoped the council would consider it. The council could make exceptions if he could show them that the humans demonstrated a non aggressive attitude. He remembered one more thing to add to his letter.
“Klaan philosophy regarding the deceased is an important part of our culture. While many are matter of fact about it, the rituals and sacraments have allowed us to function more efficiently as a society. I have learned about some human rituals, and their essence of Shaa. Two days ago we came across our thirteenth ship…”
“Commander, prepare to scuttle the ship. Full honors. We don’t want to send a dirty bomb across space.” Commander Klein acknowledged the Captain, calling Bren over to his workstation.
“Bren, can you come look through this information?” Bren approached Klein’s station and looked over his shoulder. Klein pointed at the screen. “These readings, that seems to be the deceased passengers, correct?” Bren nodded then pointed at another reading. Klein agreed curiously. “That’s the one I don’t get. It looks like the life sign of a hibernating human, but it’s distorted.”
Gardner turned to Klein. “Is there a problem?”
Klein looked at Bren, then back to Gardner, “Sir, I think we’ll need to investigate, I can’t confirm that everyone is deceased.”
“How many people Mr. Klein?”
Klein and Bren conferred and Bren answered. “That’s the problem sir, we read 36 pods, most of which are non functioning.” Klein finished the thought.
“Most of the pods appear to be unused. The others are not allowing clear readings. Possibly due to the radiation?” They had encountered several ships with various levels of radiation exposure, likely due to a nearby nuclear blast. This one was the heaviest they had encountered. Klein continued. “This ship had to have gone right through an active explosion. The radiation is still intense.”
Gardner grimaced, while they had protections against radiation poisoning, it was tedious. Any items retrieved required scrubbing with radiation protocols. Patients needed extra medication beyond the standard inoculations, which protected against various types of radiation, mostly radiation found in space. But, they had to be sure. “OK commander, only you and one other, make it quick.” Bren volunteered himself.
“Captain, I am better protected against this type of radiation, I could join the Commander.”
Gardner thought a moment. “OK, just the two of you. Take every precaution.”
Markings on the side identified the ship as North Korean. That explained the radiation as a still unknown saboteur had detonated all of North Korea’s nuclear weapons at once. Sadly, the entire country was reduced to rubble. Although humanity had created effective radiation treatments, cleaning North Korea was taking longer, due to the massive amount of radiation released all at once. Some Koreans had survived, but North Korea, as a country, no longer existed. South Korea was now just Korea, having taken on refugees and stewardship over the cleanup. The reunification of Korea was a Pyrrhic resolution.
Bren and Klein entered the ship. Although it looked shoddily built, it was one of the few ships they had encountered that was fully functional. As they moved to the cargo area the problem became obvious. Crew members littered the area, some partially in their pods. The radiation had knocked them out before they could enter the pods. Bren scanned the area. “They are dead sir, it looks like 33 humans.”
Klein looked at them, some on the floor, some climbing into pods. He recalled the anomalous readings. “So there are three more pods?” Bren continued scanning, stepping carefully over the bodies.
“Commander, the readings on these hibernation pods is unusual, there appear to be several different metals in use, there is no consistency.” As they made their way into the depths of the cargo area they found three pods, hidden away behind stacks of cargo, still functioning. Bren approached them. He scanned, then turned to Klein excitedly.
“Sir, these three are alive, they are quite sick, but the pods appear to have shielded them enough to survive the radiation.” Klein stumbled into the area, looking at Bren’s scanner.
“If we wake them they won’t survive long.” Bren agreed. Klein pushed a button on the arm of his protective suit and called Gardner. “Sir, we have three survivors, They won’t survive long once they are brought out. We will need shielded gurneys to move them directly to the medical bay. Please send three patient pods and four rescue team members to facilitate the rescue.”
Bren and Klein checked their exposure time as they waited for the others to arrive.
Once the rescue team had arrived they cleared out the three crew members quickly, heading straight to the medical bay. Klein and Bren were ordered to undergo more extensive medical tests and spent the night there.
Early in the morning, Bren was explaining Klaan humor to Klein. Klein was not impressed. “So, simple mistakes are funny?”
Bren smiled, “Yes, inverting variables in a navigational equation can be quite satisfying.” Klein looked unsure as Bren added, “But the real humor comes in absurd endeavors, which can take several days or weeks to develop. The payoff is substantial.” Klein was about to speak when they were surprised to see one of the Koreans stir. He looked around, confused, and then startled to see Klein and an alien. Bren had accessed the Korean language program and spoke to him in perfect Korean.
“Do not be afraid. You are on an Earth ship, The Shepherd. Earth is a different world than when you left. I assure you, you are safe here.” The Korean calmed a bit, looking for his comrades. Bren continued, “I am sorry to tell you that only the three of you survived. You have extreme radiation sickness but medical advances have created effective treatments and you are all expected to recover.”
The Korean asked, “What happened?”
Bren turned to Klein, “He wants to know what happened.” They were interrupted by the arrival of Captain Gardner and an Ensign.
“Bren, this is Ensign Choi, she speaks Korean and will be the liaison for these men.” Choi immediately went to the Korean man and began talking. Bren watched as the man apparently learned that his country was gone. The look on his face touched Bren deeply. He appeared to be in physical pain upon hearing the news.
Gardner turned to Klein and Bren, “Are you cleared to resume duties?” Klein nodded and Gardner continued. “I had hoped to avoid a conflict but you may recall the previous rescue of the ship Justice 4.”
Klein grimaced. Just a day before finding the Korean ship they had rescued a ship that was clearly affiliated with the Justice Party. Although it was never confirmed, the Justice Party claimed responsibility for the three nuclear warheads that decimated Los Angeles to start the war.
The Freedom Party quickly formed in response, but since there were no geographical divides the initial stages of the war were particularly gruesome. Political strongholds of each party were destroyed by nuclear weapons, killing members of both parties, as well as the undeclared; more than half of the country that claimed no connection to either party. The complication was certainly due to the fact that a Freedom Party ship’s passengers were already on board. Gardner confirmed Klein’s assumption.
“We assigned quarters to the passengers of the ship, Justice 4, and initially there was no problem, until someone saw an insignia on someone’s shirt. The Justice group refused to be quartered on the same floor.”
Klein grimaced. “The Freedom passengers were on level three, right? Just move the Justice to two?” Gardner smiled.
“The Freedom passengers decided that they wanted to be above them, so they refused to stay on three if the Justice moved to two.”
Klein scoffed, “We’re in space, there is no above and below, we may be sideways now for all we know.” Gardner agreed and as the three men entered the passenger common area, the leaders of each group swarmed them.
As multiple men chattered and made demands at once Gardner raised his hand and finally got them to calm down. “We came across a heavily irradiated ship and we want to allow the surviving crew to be involved in the Honor ceremony when we scuttle the ship. They are in the medical bay. We could be here for a few days depending on their recovery time. That means you all can’t stay here in this room. You will need to accept room assignments.”
The men all began shouting again when Bren stepped forward, raising both hands which, somehow, stopped everyone immediately. Bren spoke.
“Captain, I may have a solution.” Gardner looked hopeful.
“Go ahead Lieutenant.”
Bren lowered his hands. “My people have a method for solving disputes that goes back several thousand years. It is specifically designed for this sort of post war dispute.”
Everyone was rapt as Bren continued. He smiled and stuck his arms out to the side, palms up. He spoke loudly in a commanding voice, “Feats of Strength!” As he said ‘strength’ he raised his arms over his head and clasped his hands together. Shaking them with a determined grimace. The men pumped up their chests and murmured agreement. Gardner looked at Bren curiously. “Feats of Strength?”
Bren nodded, “Yes, although that is rarely the form it takes. We stopped fighting to the death centuries ago.” The men seemed a little less enthused.
Gardner asked, “What does this entail?”
Bren smiled, “We choose a contest, and since it is a test of strength, we add,” he paused, searching for the correct word, “complications, as we go.” He looked around, and sensing no objections, continued. “I would suggest… bowling!”
Gardner and Klein stifled laughs as Bren looked each group straight on and asked, “Are you prepared to compete for your pride?” Hesitantly each group agreed. Bren went on, “I will administer the contest, the rules are simple, I can add any difficulties I choose.”
The leader of one group looked at Bren, confused, “Difficulty?”
Bren nodded, “For example, we could start by bowling with the non dominant hand. Perhaps with eyes closed, or while… singing.” As the men started to take Bren less seriously he puffed up and seemed to get taller. “You have accepted the challenge, do you agree to go forward?” The men looked at each other, unsure, but finally nodded and started to get excited.
Bren stated one more rule, “The final outcome is that the winners will be allowed to choose their quarters,” the men nodded and mumbled until Bren cut them off, “But the winners must also host the defeated team to a feast in their home.” He looked around and felt he had everyone’s attention. “There is no human term for this, but the Klaan call it Shaa. It is the knowledge that everyone on the planet is connected. In our case, on this ship. We are all part of one physical organism, collectively called the Shaa-a-ren.”
The men looked around, slightly less excited but committed to the contest. Bren stood straight, and addressed the room. “Each team will choose four champions. The contest will start in sixteen hours. Spread the word, in the original Feats of Strength great crowds cheered on their warriors.”
With that the groups of passengers separated into huddles, deciding on their champions. Gardner turned to Bren. “Feats of Strength? Shaa-a-ren?” Bren looked at Klein and the Captain.
“Yes sir, the rules are adaptable, but Shaa is a sacred concept to the Klaan. I assure you, this method of conflict resolution has an excellent record on Klaan.” Klein and Gardner shared a curious look, when Bren noted excitedly, “We will need to prepare the bowling lanes for an audience. The crowd is a critical part of this event! Captain?”
Gardner shrugged, “Commander Klein, let the crew know that they are invited to a Klaan Feats of Strength event.” Klein shook his head as he walked toward the bridge to deliver the invitation.
In the medical bay Gardner, Klein, and Choi spoke to the three Korean men. Gardner had offered them several option for disposal of the irradiated ship. Choi translated for the Captain. “They said they are not overly concerned with the ship’s disposal. They only ask to be able to watch as it’s done.” One man, who identified himself as Colonel Han spoke. “Captain, we do believe you when you say things are different. We also hope you understand that the official stance of our country,” he paused, as the country no longer existed, “The stance is one of no religion. However, there is a thread of Buddhism among us, and a prayer service to commemorate the men who did not survive is kindly requested before the ship is scuttled.”
Gardner nodded and asked Choi if she could make arrangements. Colonel Han spoke again. “Captain, is it possible to finish in time for the contest? Your Mr. Bren extended a personal invitation.”
Gardner was surprised, but agreed.
The next day Choi, Han, Gardner and the other Korean men stood on the bridge, watching a large monitor. The Shepherd had shut down the ship’s engines and shined lights on the ship. Choi had arranged the prayer ceremony, and the three men seemed at peace with the situation. Gardner looked at Colonel Han, who looked at his companions and nodded to the Captain.
“Commander Klein, you may proceed.” Klein stood, as did the rest of the crew. Captain Gardner spoke. “It is with great respect that we send these 33 passengers and their ship to space. This ship served them well, and now all will be committed to the great expanse.”
Klein blew a military whistle and launched two missiles. The missiles flew directly to their target, detonating and turning the ship to dust, to scatter among the backdrop of the stars. Gardner spoke again.
“Your lives will be remembered as your final destination has been reached. Godspeed.” He saluted and the crew followed his salute. The Korean men somberly saluted. The crew held their salute until Choi had ushered the Koreans off the bridge. The crew resumed their duties silently for a moment until Gardner spoke once again.
“If you have arranged to go to the Feats of Strength event, you are relieved, once the skeleton crew is in place.” A few crew members entered to man the bridge as several others headed to Bren’s event.
Bren quieted the crowd. Klein was surprised at the turnout. The crew of both ships sat intermingled with Shepherd crew. Choi ushered in the Koreans, stoic, but seemingly looking forward to the distraction the contest would provide. Chairs, benches, and cargo containers had been constructed into makeshift bleachers, and they were packed. Food and beverages had been prepared and in general, it was a festive atmosphere. Bren entered the center of the space and raised his hands, facing his palms out, and turning in a circle.
“My friends, you have accepted me into your ship and crew and I am grateful. It is with that gratitude that I happily share the Klaan tradition of… FEATS OF STRENGTH!” The crowd cheered and Gardner looked around, wondering if he should have assigned security for the event.
Bren lowered his hands and the crowd silenced. He spoke again in a low voice. “Shaa is a Klaan belief that we are all connected. That the people assembled here are all part of one single living organism. We are all a part of Shaa-a-ren. We are each other. We are one. We are Shaa.”
He smiled and waited as the crowd seemingly held its breath. Then he clasped his hands over his head and shouted, “LET THE GAMES BEGIN!” The crowd roared as the eight men prepared to bowl. Bren explained the rules. “The standard rules of bowling and scoring apply. The automated system will keep score. I will add rules as we go. The first additional rule is that all bowlers are required to throw the ball with both hands. Team Justice won the random generated decision to go first. Proceed.”
As expected, bowling with both hands was awkward, and the bowlers threw gutterballs and generally left a lot of pins standing. No one was bowling well, but the men were laughing at each other anyway. After two frames Bren stood and spoke. “Time for a new rule! You must bowl with your non-dominant hand!” The bowlers grunted and grimaced. Bren was excited, the concept of a dominant hand was new to him. Human brains fascinated him and when he learned of right or left handedness he had spent hours asking people to use their non-dominant hand for daily tasks.
The teams bowled slightly better than before, but neither team was lighting up the scoreboards. Only one strike had been thrown, and truthfully, it was a mistake. Something went wonky with the magnetic system and changed the ball’s trajectory.
The crowd was cheering when a bowler knocked down three or four pins, and the teams were getting irritated, so Bren changed it up again. “Starting now, you must do two complete turns before throwing the ball.”
As the bowlers made themselves dizzy, the crowd’s excitement escalated. The bowlers had begun cheering each other on, regardless of which team they were on. The difficulties Bren was introducing made the two teams bond over the challenges. The crowd was eating it up. Even the Korean men were enjoying the show. Finally they reached the final round. Team Justice was up by seven points, it was anybody’s game.
Bren stood and called for quiet. “I would like to thank you all for joining us tonight. I hope you have felt the Shaa. You are all part of the Shaa-a-ren here on the Shepherd. Even as you go on to other ships or planets, this connection is now a part of you all.” Bren looked at the Koreans and bowed deeply, speaking in Korean. “You have lost much, your crew, your country, perhaps family. However, today you have gained Shaa and we are happy to have you here in this Shaa-a-ren.” He bowed again and the Korean men bowed deeply back to him. Bren turned to the crowd.
“For the final round, we have the ultimate test. Each team will switch lanes and complete the other team’s final score. However! A gutterball counts as a strike, so you cannot intentionally throw the game. You can choose to bowl with both hands, or your non-dominant hand.”
The teams switched lanes and began, with Team Justice putting up several points for Team Freedom. By the time they reached the last ball the game was tied. The men looked at each other, then conferred. They nodded and each stepped up to the lane, carefully throwing simultaneous - and very intentional - gutterballs. Bren raised his hands, quite pleased with himself.
“The game has ended in a tie!” He called the teams to him. “It seems that the outcome has not solved our problem. How would you like to choose the winning team?” Bren smiled, fairly certain he knew the answer.
The captain of Team Justice spoke. “We will both stay on deck three.”
The captain of Team Freedom joined him. “And we would like to host all of you for a feast on deck three tomorrow!”
The crowd erupted in cheers. Captain Gardner spied Bren speaking with the Korean men, they seemed to be thanking him. Choi moved to the Captain. “Bren knew exactly what to say to them. This Shaa business really made a difference.” Gardner smiled and watched as the men walked to the food and beverage stations and joined in the celebration. Gardner went to Bren, who was now talking to Klein.
“Lieutenant Bren, I must commend you. Your Feats of Strength and Shaa-a-ren was an unqualified success.”
Bren smiled. “Captain, Shaa is a very trusted solution to many problems.” He held his hands out, palms up and fingers sticking up. “We are all digits on the same hand. Once the men started to bond over their shared experience they began to feel the depth of connection. Shaa-a-ren connects us all, sometimes you just need to reach out and feel it.” Klein nodded, holding out his hands as Bren had done. Bren smiled again. “Commander, you have now experienced Klaan humor, in its long form. How often did you laugh as the men dizzied themselves and fell, or threw bad balls, left difficult splits, or danced with their opponents?”
Klein looked at Bren curiously. “You did this all just to…” He looked at the Captain in shock and finished the thought. “… To tell me a joke?”
Bren smiled, “It was a happy coincidence. Shaa-a-ren is very real, as is Klaan humor.” He hummed a tune as he walked away. Klein and Gardner looked at each other, questioning what had actually taken place tonight. Gardner shook his head as he patted Klein on the back, blending into the celebration.
“It doesn’t matter Mr. Klein, it worked.”
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2024.05.20 07:35 InterstellarEgg i want to die
i lost my job, i have 13 bucks in my bank account, im behind on rent. id rather die than be homeless again. I even won a housing voucher, but itll take months before they contact me again. ive signed up for all these government assistance programs but i get the same thing. months. not guaranteed. ineligible. i thought i was making progress, i thought i was doing okay. they'll take everything from me and ill have even less than nothing. im tired. i can't fight to be alive anymore. i can't go back to living with my mom and her abusive husband. i cant live with my brother and his wife that yell and argue all the time. i cant live with my dad who lives in the middle of nowhere. the apartment i live in has sealed windows. thats probably a good thing. i would have gone to the 30th floor and tried jumping again. My dad called and asked if i was okay. i lied. lying feels like second nature. it always has. I lied to my therapist too. but she diagnosed me with major depression and ptsd anyway. she probably knows better. before all this. at the time it felt good to finally know. but now i sit here, the options for death laid before me in my dreams and wake. noose, gun, jumping, stepping in front of a rail, drinking whatevers under the sink, monoxide. but it all feels like too much work. im tired. ill probably just starve in my room and rot until im found. ive only been taking some of my meds. to sleep. the wellbutrin makes me feel too hot and sick. i don't remember what the other pill does. the pharmacy has been calling me to refill but ive been ignoring it. i just want to sit in the dark
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2024.05.20 07:25 NotEv0 Switching to Bass Trombone
Hello all! I'm currently a junior going into my senior year of highschool and have my loyal to my euphonium since the 6th grade. I wouldn't call myself an amazing player (despite being in all county-state from 8th grade to now) and I'm still striving to improve. Though recently i've hit a crossroad in my playing career. I intend to major in some instrument or music related path in college and continue from their. Getting to my main point, i've come to the realization that I want to switch my main instrument from euphonium to bass bone and i'm incredibly unsure if this is the right decision.
I've played euphonium in the Wind Ensemble since freshman year and recently played bass bone for 1 year in my schools jazz band. In that one period time frame i've almost started to like bass bone over my euphonium. And since the end of the school year is coming up and my band program requires that I sign on a piece of paper on the instrument i'll be playing for that year (weird, I know.) And I really need to make a decision. The reason for the swap is because I dont feel like i can see myself playing euphonium and living a successful life with performing on euphonium. I fully understand how selective both instruments can be and its somewhat the reason for this post.
If you need any clarifications, please, ask away! (Along with if i'm making the right decision, haha.)
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I've played euphonium in the Wind Ensemble since freshman year and recently played bass bone for 1 year in my schools jazz band. In that one period time frame i've almost started to like bass bone over my euphonium. And since the end of the school year is coming up and my band program requires that I sign on a piece of paper on the instrument i'll be playing for that year (weird, I know.) And I really need to make a decision. The reason for the swap is because I dont feel like i can see myself playing euphonium and living a successful life with performing on euphonium. I fully understand how selective both instruments can be and its somewhat the reason for this post.
If you need any clarifications, please, ask away! (Along with if i'm making the right decision, haha.)
2024.05.20 07:20 Contactunderground Contact Network History Project: Were “psychotronic” attacks against contact activists in the 1990s a precursor of the “Havana Syndrome”? Directed Energy Weapons not only affect the human body but might be targeting human consciousness itself at the level of what is called the astral body.”
 | Contact Network History Project: Were “psychotronic” attacks against contact activists in the 1990s a precursor of the “Havana Syndrome”? Directed Energy Weapons not only affect the human body but might be targeting human consciousness itself at the level of what is called the astral body.” submitted by Contactunderground to HighStrangeness [link] [comments] Joseph Burkes MD 2024 The high desert outside of Roswell is where contact activist Shari Adamiak was reportedly attacked. Introduction In my judgment, flying saucers threaten all terrestrial elites, but not necessarily the planet’s people. Given what is a perceived threat to the status quo, both corporate and Executive Branch Intelligence operatives have historically been compelled to deal with UFOs as a non-human intelligence counterintelligence challenge. As a Working Group Coordinator in the 1990s for the Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind Initiative, I observed signs of obvious surveillance of our contact efforts. Young men in civilian clothing with a military bearing were frequently present at our research sites. Team members were blatantly photographed on arrival at a fieldwork location. On one occasion, military helicopters and on another F-14s buzzed us during our investigations. Contact activists who are staging Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE) aka CE5, might in some ways be ideal targets to try out what are now called Directed Energy Weapons. This is because we already are under surveillance and the effects of such non-lethal technology can be readily monitored via telephone conversations and email. Importantly, as the result of a de facto policy of ridicule and denial, most people imagine that those attempting to contact aliens” are probably mentally ill. Once targeted and attacked, contact activists would find little sympathy from the larger society, including police and medical authorities, if they dared to complain about such attacks. Thus, the technology can be developed with little interference. “The Havana Syndrome” During the past few years, current and former US government employees have reported being targeted by are called “Directed Energy Weapons.” The failure of US Executive Branch to identify the precise source of these alleged attacks and to adequately deal with the long-term health consequences of them, has led to charges of a coverup. The victims describe experiencing a wide range of symptoms: headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and memory loss and insomnia. Shari Adamiak, a Prominent Leader in our Human Initiated Contact Network Shari Adamiak was a Working Group Coordinator in the CE-5 Initiative from 1991 until her death in 1998. She played an immeasurable role in the formulation of the CSETI Contact Protocols and the development of contact teams that operated primarily in the Western United States during the 1990s. Several times Shari also accompanied the CSETI Director Dr. Greer to Southern England to investigate the relationship between UFOs and Crop Circle phenomena. Directed Energy Weapon Attack in the United Kingdom As a fellow contact team leader, I always paid close attention to what she shared with me about her work. If memory serves me correctly, after returning from the UK in 1994(although it might have been 1993) I heard a very disturbing account from her. While in Southern England, Shari and two other crop circle investigators were sitting at an outdoor café. A commercial van of some sort pulled up and parked about twenty yards away. Suddenly all three women developed the following symptoms, vertigo, nausea, light headedness, muscle ache and headache. According to Shari all were feeling perfectly fine before the onset of the symptoms which lasted perhaps ten or fifteen minutes and then gradually resolved. Shari stated the van then drove away. “Psychotronic” Weaponry Appears to Target Human Consciousness In 1994 both Steven Greer MD and Shari Adamiak reported to our network that they had been targeted with what Greer called “psychotronic” weaponry. (In Shari’s report posted below she used the term “psychoelectronic.” In his oral history book “Hidden Truth Forbidden Knowledge,” the CSETI leader described a series of attacks starting in the fall of 1994. One reportedly occurred in New York City after a meeting with a member of a European royal family. “After falling fast asleep, I awakened hours later. I couldn't raise my arms; I couldn't roll over; I couldn't move! I was in a state of complete physical paralysis. I knew what was going on; a directional electromagnetic weapons system hit me. It was coming through the window above my bed. Projected into the room was the single most extreme sense of evil and terror I've ever felt in my life. I could tell they were attempting to extract my astral body out of my physical body.” This appears to be different from what Shari described above in the UK attack but is similar to what she stated happened to her in New Mexico in October 1994 during a UFO investigation. I have posted a portion of her official CSETI report on that mission below as part of my Contact Network History Project. Readers please note that "CTS" is the abbreviation for "Coherent Thought Sequencing. This is the term Steven Greer MD coined for group meditation involving either thought projection to, and /or remote viewing of "extraterrestrial spacecraft", combined with the group's intention to interact peacefully with the non-human intelligences piloting those craft. REPORT OF THE RAPID MOBILIZATION INVESTIGATIVE TEAM MISSION TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, U.S.A. OCTOBER 1- 7. 1994 ~INTRODUCTION~ A small Rapid Mobilization Investigative Team (RMIT) of three CSETI members met in Albuquerque, New Mexico to investigate activities in the state, and to take a reconnaissance trip to the Roswell area. Members of the team for this mission included: Steven M. Greer, M.D., international director of SETI; Shari Adamiak, CSETI executive council, coordinator for the RMIT, the working groups, and the Denver, Colorado group; and Patrick Sullivan, a CSETI member from Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The starting date of the mission followed immediately after Steven Greer's appearance on the Larry King Live special the previous night near Area 57, Rachel, Nevada. We traveled to the Roswell area after joining up on October 2nd. Here we spent time in prayer and thought to help heal the area and the energy from the crashes of space craft in New Mexico in the late 1940s and 1950s. Our trip was primarily of an investigative nature. Besides wanting to do research around Roswell, we were also following up on activity reported in Midway, outside Roswell. We also wanted to investigate the White Sands area, as it had been the site of extreme activity in the past and is also an area that Dr. Greer feels may be the site of a future, cooperative landing and meeting between extraterrestrial intelligent beings and representatives from this planet, including government, military and civilian (a small CSETI team). The report that follows is real-time dictation and field notes from this mission. Respectfully submitted, Shari Adamiak CSETI Executive Council RAPID MOBILIZATION INVESTIGATIVE TEAM MISSION TO NEW MEXICO - OCTOBER 2- 7, 1994 Real-time dictation from the field each night follows: ~October 2, 1994:~ We are outside of Roswell, New Mexico on our first night of a RMIT. Present are Steven Greer, Patrick Sullivan, and Shari Adamiak. We have just camped out on a road of a county road between Midway and Dexter. We have seen one anomalous object flying in the East, very low to the horizon headed towards the North. Did not appear to have any strobing lights. When Steven signaled to it, the object rose up a little bit and became noticeably brighter, changing from red to white. Also, as that was occurring, I saw a shooting star at about 25° above the Eastern horizon headed North. 10:50pm and two shooting stars just seen in the zenith by Patrick and Steven. Patrick just reported a very brilliant shooting star, shooting from East to West by the Milky Way. It's about 11:00. Patrick said it was the fastest "shooting star" he's ever seen. Just a moment later a second shooting star was seen by Patrick almost parallel to the other. It's just a minute or so after 11:00 and we have just been observing in the SE a very unusual strobing object visible only through the night vision scope, moving very low to the horizon with a rapid strobe to it. We can't see it with the naked eye. At 11:40pm we had an experience during Coherent Thought Sequencing (CTS) where Steven and I both felt there was something directly over us and at the same time Patrick reported seeing a strobing above us. Steven then felt they were directly behind his head. The hair on the back of his neck stood up. He got up and on the very low Northern horizon was able to see the red-amber colored light. It's about midnight. We're having an unusual sighting over in the East. We've been watching an object that moved South and then became stationary. Now it looks as if it could be a planet rising. It has a red-amber look to it or the object could be just totally stationary. We did signal to it. It seemed to flare up. It's about 5° above the horizon, directly across from us in the East. This object that we were looking at appeared to have positioned itself in front of either Regel or Betelgeuse in Orion, which that was a part of and is now fully risen and is beautiful in the Eastern sky. ~October 3, 1994:~ We are out at a site East of Roswell. It's just a minute or two before 7:00pm. We're getting something to east. It’s partly cloudy. It’s in the 70s. It looks like it will be fairly clear for most of the night. West. We are directly across from the mountain Capital to the West. To our East there is a vent for a gas well that's burning. It's 7:50 and in the East towards Midway we are observing some twinkling, strobing type lights. There are two or three of them. They seem to be like the lights described that Mr. Escamillo has on video from Midway. About a minute later, we don't see them at all. Oh, I just saw one flash farther to the East. We are not sure if these could be aircraft or something anomalous. They are dim to bright and white. These white blinking objects have continued on to the East, traveling in the South part of the sky. They are continuing to do strobing and flashing but in no regular pattern. They appear to be chasing each other randomly across the sky, rather slowly. It's 10:15pm and there is one single white bright light appearing in the South that is signaling back to us. It is very low on the horizon, maybe even on the ground. The object just signaled back twice after a signal sent to it of two flashes. It is in the area of Bottomless Lakes State Park, which is due South of us. It's about 5 or 10 minutes later and this light in the South is again signaling. It's moved just a bit. It moves a bit to the East or the West, but it's still completely low, right on the horizon. We don't know if it's terrestrial or extraterrestrial at this point. It is 10:35 when this signaling has reoccurred again. Steven is now looking at it through the night vision binoculars and he says it is a continuously illuminated object that's on right now, even when it is not signaling to us. It just now flashed again faintly. We will continue to signal to this and report. The sky has also become completely clear except for around the very far edges and just in the East. Through the night vision scope, Patrick is seeing that there is also a corresponding strobing light in the sky about 10° above the horizon that's in synch with the one that's here on the ground. But we cannot see the one in the sky without using the night vision scope. It's 11:00 and the light across the road in the South by the Bottomless Lakes has just illuminated itself about 5 or 6 times to us. It definitely seems to be under intelligent control. The last round of signaling that's going on now started up just after we broadcast the tones out over the walkie-talkie. It's just a few minutes after 11:00 and Steven saw an extremely fast moving "meteorite" just to the East of zenith. He said it was faster than anything he's ever seen move. Also, it happened to Patrick last night - that same type of extremely fast moving object. It's 11:55 and we were just hit from behind to our East by some beam that was low and on the ground that swept right across the field encompassing us. NOTE THAT JUST AS I WAS TRANSCRIBING THIS, I LEARNED THAT THE TAPE IS BLANK FROM THIS POINT ON FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT. VERY INTERESTING IN THAT THE EVENT THAT FOLLOWED WAS VERY UNUSUAL. WHAT FOLLOWS IS MY NARRATIVE REPORT BASED ON RECOLLECTION SINCE THE TAPE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. THE BLANK SPOT LASTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS NIGHT'S DICTATION, THEN PICKS UP AGAIN ON THE FOLLOWING NIGHT'S FIELD DICTATION. I BELIEVE THIS BLANK SPACE IN THE TAPE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PSYCHOELECTRONIC ATTACK. Narrative Report: Soon after this round of light signaling, we did a Coherent Thought Sequencing. I was in a deep state of unbounded mind when I felt my body struck by an invisible beam of negative energy. It caused nearly total paralysis except that my body was wracked with small convulsions from what I sensed to be a psychoelectronic, non-lethal weapon. I could hear myself moaning slowly. I felt that the beam was coming from my left, towards Bottomless Lakes. I sensed three shadowy figures that appeared to be human men. The beam had the effect of separating me from my teammates. Since I only had the faculty of mind at my disposal during the attack, I mentally asked where Patrick and Steven were. I finally could sense Patrick out I front of me, distance away. I could not see or sense Steven. I kept asking mentally, “Where is Steven?” in as authoritative tone as I could manage while under attack. Receiving no response, I began to mentally call to Steven. He must have mentally picked up my thoughts because I felt him take my hands even though he was not there physically. He then hugged me and the attack ended. I sensed that it was our combined energy that was able to break the beam. I then rather passed out for a few minutes. When our CTS ended, I clearly recalled everything that happened and knew I had not dozed off and had a dream. It was ultimately real. I was still a bit weak from the attack. Steven asked if something happened. I said, "you won't believe this" and proceeded to tell Steven and Patrick most of what occurred. Patrick had been unaware of any of this during our CTS. When I finished, Steven said, "wait until you hear this". During the CTS, he heard a voice that said, "are you ready to go?" He then felt that the energy was instantly scrambled and he lost the connection. He could hear me faintly moaning and sensed that I was in distress. He then came to me etherically and hugged me. The dove tailing of our experiences was incredible. For some days, I pondered on this event. It had a profound effect upon me, and still does to this day. I knew it was highly significant that we were able to break the attack with combined positive energy. I also instinctively and absolutely felt that the attack had come from human beings. I knew that it was not sent by extraterrestrials. The beam carried with it fear and terror which I knew were being projected upon me by an outside force. I did not feel that fear and terror from within my own being, but I was forced to experience it. We then saw the ground-based lights at Bottomless Lakes flashing randomly again. It was nearly 1:00 by now and we decided to pack up. And drive over there to investigate. As we were in a flat open area, and anyone at Bottomless could have seen us coming for literally a mile. We drove around the Bottomless Lakes State Park, shining our 1.5 million candle power light all about. No traces of anyone or any vehicles were seen. There is a county road that cuts out of Bottomless Lakes which could make for an easy get-away for any one in that park. End of Narrative Report Links to articles supportive of themes outlined in the above report: If flying saucer intelligences threaten all terrestrial elites, but not necessarily the Earth’s people, then it is understandable that governmental response to UFOs is a counterintelligence one. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/03/dueling-paradigms-perhaps-a-counterintelligence-model-is-better-than-a-scientific-one-to-study-ufos/ “Science, Counterintelligence & UFOs” Researcher Val Germann wrote this important multi-part article in 1997. He has given me permission to repost his work on my blog site. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/09/04/science-counterintelligence-and-ufos/ Staging Human Initiated Contact Events adjacent to a high security research lab involved challenges of surveillance for my team. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/19/did-a-fateful-phone-call-trigger-the-appearance-of-blackhawk-helicopters-during-contact-work/ During fieldwork in the high desert, my contact team was blatantly photographed on two separate occasions. We had UFO sightings first in the west, then in the north. We anticipated the next would be in the east. Instead three waves of jet fighters heading east buzzed us. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/07/11/and-then-the-sky-exploded-incident-at-joshua-tree-january-1996/ |
2024.05.20 07:17 Lilnuggetz21 SOAR Sign up
Hey guys,
I'm an incoming freshman, and I'm currently trying to sign up for my SOAR sessions. I noticed that the latest session I can sign up for is on August 8, but the fall semester doesn't start until September 6, and considering I live on Guam, traveling back and forth would be really inconvenient and costly.
Does anyone have any advice? Is there an option to attend these sessions remotely, or is it possible to arrange any accommodations?
Thanks in advance!
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I'm an incoming freshman, and I'm currently trying to sign up for my SOAR sessions. I noticed that the latest session I can sign up for is on August 8, but the fall semester doesn't start until September 6, and considering I live on Guam, traveling back and forth would be really inconvenient and costly.
Does anyone have any advice? Is there an option to attend these sessions remotely, or is it possible to arrange any accommodations?
Thanks in advance!
2024.05.20 07:15 Contactunderground Contact Network History Project: Were “psychotronic” attacks against contact activists in the 1990s a precursor of the “Havana Syndrome”? Directed Energy Weapons not only affect the human body but might be targeting human consciousness itself at the level of what is called the astral body.”
| | Contact Network History Project: submitted by Contactunderground to ContactUnderground [link] [comments] Joseph Burkes MD 2024 The high desert near Roswell was where contact activist Shari Adamiak was reportedly attacked Introduction In my judgment, flying saucers threaten all terrestrial elites, but not necessarily the planet’s people. Given what is a perceived threat to the status quo, both corporate and Executive Branch Intelligence operatives have historically been compelled to deal with UFOs as a non-human intelligence counterintelligence challenge. As a Working Group Coordinator in the 1990s for the Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind Initiative, I observed signs of obvious surveillance of our contact efforts. Young men in civilian clothing with a military bearing were frequently present at our research sites. Team members were blatantly photographed on arrival at a fieldwork location. On one occasion, military helicopters and on another F-14s buzzed us during our investigations. Contact activists who are staging Human Initiated Contact Events (HICE) aka CE5, might in some ways be ideal targets to try out what are now called Directed Energy Weapons. This is because we already are under surveillance and the effects of such non-lethal technology can be readily monitored via telephone conversations and email. Importantly, as the result of a de facto policy of ridicule and denial, most people imagine that those attempting to contact aliens” are probably mentally ill. Once targeted and attacked, contact activists would find little sympathy from the larger society, including police and medical authorities, if they dared to complain about such attacks. Thus, the technology can be developed with little interference. “The Havana Syndrome” During the past few years, current and former US government employees have reported being targeted by are called “Directed Energy Weapons.” The failure of US Executive Branch to identify the precise source of these alleged attacks and to adequately deal with the long-term health consequences of them, has led to charges of a coverup. The victims describe experiencing a wide range of symptoms: headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and memory loss and insomnia. Shari Adamiak, a Prominent Leader in our Human Initiated Contact Network Shari Adamiak was a Working Group Coordinator in the CE-5 Initiative from 1991 until her death in 1998. She played an immeasurable role in the formulation of the CSETI Contact Protocols and the development of contact teams that operated primarily in the Western United States during the 1990s. Several times Shari also accompanied the CSETI Director Dr. Greer to Southern England to investigate the relationship between UFOs and Crop Circle phenomena. Directed Energy Weapon Attack in the United Kingdom As a fellow contact team leader, I always paid close attention to what she shared with me about her work. If memory serves me correctly, after returning from the UK in 1994(although it might have been 1993) I heard a very disturbing account from her. While in Southern England, Shari and two other crop circle investigators were sitting at an outdoor café. A commercial van of some sort pulled up and parked about twenty yards away. Suddenly all three women developed the following symptoms, vertigo, nausea, light headedness, muscle ache and headache. According to Shari all were feeling perfectly fine before the onset of the symptoms which lasted perhaps ten or fifteen minutes and then gradually resolved. Shari stated the van then drove away. “Psychotronic” Weaponry Appears to Target Human Consciousness In 1994 both Steven Greer MD and Shari Adamiak reported to our network that they had been targeted with what Greer called “psychotronic” weaponry. (In Shari’s report posted below she used the term “psychoelectronic.” In his oral history book “Hidden Truth Forbidden Knowledge,” the CSETI leader described a series of attacks starting in the fall of 1994. One reportedly occurred in New York City after a meeting with a member of a European royal family. “After falling fast asleep, I awakened hours later. I couldn't raise my arms; I couldn't roll over; I couldn't move! I was in a state of complete physical paralysis. I knew what was going on; a directional electromagnetic weapons system hit me. It was coming through the window above my bed. Projected into the room was the single most extreme sense of evil and terror I've ever felt in my life. I could tell they were attempting to extract my astral body out of my physical body.” This appears to be different from what Shari described above in the UK attack but is similar to what she stated happened to her in New Mexico in October 1994 during a UFO investigation. I have posted a portion of her official CSETI report on that mission below as part of my Contact Network History Project. Readers please note that "CTS" is the abbreviation for "Coherent Thought Sequencing. This is the term Steven Greer MD coined for group meditation involving either thought projection to, and /or remote viewing of "extraterrestrial spacecraft", combined with the group's intention to interact peacefully with the non-human intelligences piloting those craft. Shari was one of the principal organizers of the CE-5 Initiative. She is greatly missed. REPORT OF THE RAPID MOBILIZATION INVESTIGATIVE TEAM MISSION TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, U.S.A. OCTOBER 1- 7. 1994 ~INTRODUCTION~ A small Rapid Mobilization Investigative Team (RMIT) of three CSETI members met in Albuquerque, New Mexico to investigate activities in the state, and to take a reconnaissance trip to the Roswell area. Members of the team for this mission included: Steven M. Greer, M.D., international director of SETI; Shari Adamiak, CSETI executive council, coordinator for the RMIT, the working groups, and the Denver, Colorado group; and Patrick Sullivan, a CSETI member from Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The starting date of the mission followed immediately after Steven Greer's appearance on the Larry King Live special the previous night near Area 57, Rachel, Nevada. We traveled to the Roswell area after joining up on October 2nd. Here we spent time in prayer and thought to help heal the area and the energy from the crashes of space craft in New Mexico in the late 1940s and 1950s. Our trip was primarily of an investigative nature. Besides wanting to do research around Roswell, we were also following up on activity reported in Midway, outside Roswell. We also wanted to investigate the White Sands area, as it had been the site of extreme activity in the past and is also an area that Dr. Greer feels may be the site of a future, cooperative landing and meeting between extraterrestrial intelligent beings and representatives from this planet, including government, military and civilian (a small CSETI team). The report that follows is real-time dictation and field notes from this mission. Respectfully submitted, Shari Adamiak CSETI Executive Council RAPID MOBILIZATION INVESTIGATIVE TEAM MISSION TO NEW MEXICO - OCTOBER 2- 7, 1994 Real-time dictation from the field each night follows: ~October 2, 1994:~ We are outside of Roswell, New Mexico on our first night of a RMIT. Present are Steven Greer, Patrick Sullivan, and Shari Adamiak. We have just camped out on a road of a county road between Midway and Dexter. We have seen one anomalous object flying in the East, very low to the horizon headed towards the North. Did not appear to have any strobing lights. When Steven signaled to it, the object rose up a little bit and became noticeably brighter, changing from red to white. Also, as that was occurring, I saw a shooting star at about 25° above the Eastern horizon headed North. 10:50pm and two shooting stars just seen in the zenith by Patrick and Steven. Patrick just reported a very brilliant shooting star, shooting from East to West by the Milky Way. It's about 11:00. Patrick said it was the fastest "shooting star" he's ever seen. Just a moment later a second shooting star was seen by Patrick almost parallel to the other. It's just a minute or so after 11:00 and we have just been observing in the SE a very unusual strobing object visible only through the night vision scope, moving very low to the horizon with a rapid strobe to it. We can't see it with the naked eye. At 11:40pm we had an experience during Coherent Thought Sequencing (CTS) where Steven and I both felt there was something directly over us and at the same time Patrick reported seeing a strobing above us. Steven then felt they were directly behind his head. The hair on the back of his neck stood up. He got up and on the very low Northern horizon was able to see the red-amber colored light. It's about midnight. We're having an unusual sighting over in the East. We've been watching an object that moved South and then became stationary. Now it looks as if it could be a planet rising. It has a red-amber look to it or the object could be just totally stationary. We did signal to it. It seemed to flare up. It's about 5° above the horizon, directly across from us in the East. This object that we were looking at appeared to have positioned itself in front of either Regel or Betelgeuse in Orion, which that was a part of and is now fully risen and is beautiful in the Eastern sky. ~October 3, 1994:~ We are out at a site East of Roswell. It's just a minute or two before 7:00pm. We're getting something to east. It’s partly cloudy. It’s in the 70s. It looks like it will be fairly clear for most of the night. West. We are directly across from the mountain Capital to the West. To our East there is a vent for a gas well that's burning. It's 7:50 and in the East towards Midway we are observing some twinkling, strobing type lights. There are two or three of them. They seem to be like the lights described that Mr. Escamillo has on video from Midway. About a minute later, we don't see them at all. Oh, I just saw one flash farther to the East. We are not sure if these could be aircraft or something anomalous. They are dim to bright and white. These white blinking objects have continued on to the East, traveling in the South part of the sky. They are continuing to do strobing and flashing but in no regular pattern. They appear to be chasing each other randomly across the sky, rather slowly. It's 10:15pm and there is one single white bright light appearing in the South that is signaling back to us. It is very low on the horizon, maybe even on the ground. The object just signaled back twice after a signal sent to it of two flashes. It is in the area of Bottomless Lakes State Park, which is due South of us. It's about 5 or 10 minutes later and this light in the South is again signaling. It's moved just a bit. It moves a bit to the East or the West, but it's still completely low, right on the horizon. We don't know if it's terrestrial or extraterrestrial at this point. It is 10:35 when this signaling has reoccurred again. Steven is now looking at it through the night vision binoculars and he says it is a continuously illuminated object that's on right now, even when it is not signaling to us. It just now flashed again faintly. We will continue to signal to this and report. The sky has also become completely clear except for around the very far edges and just in the East. Through the night vision scope, Patrick is seeing that there is also a corresponding strobing light in the sky about 10° above the horizon that's in synch with the one that's here on the ground. But we cannot see the one in the sky without using the night vision scope. It's 11:00 and the light across the road in the South by the Bottomless Lakes has just illuminated itself about 5 or 6 times to us. It definitely seems to be under intelligent control. The last round of signaling that's going on now started up just after we broadcast the tones out over the walkie-talkie. It's just a few minutes after 11:00 and Steven saw an extremely fast moving "meteorite" just to the East of zenith. He said it was faster than anything he's ever seen move. Also, it happened to Patrick last night - that same type of extremely fast moving object. It's 11:55 and we were just hit from behind to our East by some beam that was low and on the ground that swept right across the field encompassing us. NOTE THAT JUST AS I WAS TRANSCRIBING THIS, I LEARNED THAT THE TAPE IS BLANK FROM THIS POINT ON FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT. VERY INTERESTING IN THAT THE EVENT THAT FOLLOWED WAS VERY UNUSUAL. WHAT FOLLOWS IS MY NARRATIVE REPORT BASED ON RECOLLECTION SINCE THE TAPE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. THE BLANK SPOT LASTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS NIGHT'S DICTATION, THEN PICKS UP AGAIN ON THE FOLLOWING NIGHT'S FIELD DICTATION. I BELIEVE THIS BLANK SPACE IN THE TAPE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PSYCHOELECTRONIC ATTACK. Narrative Report: Soon after this round of light signaling, we did a Coherent Thought Sequencing. I was in a deep state of unbounded mind when I felt my body struck by an invisible beam of negative energy. It caused nearly total paralysis except that my body was wracked with small convulsions from what I sensed to be a psychoelectronic, non-lethal weapon. I could hear myself moaning slowly. I felt that the beam was coming from my left, towards Bottomless Lakes. I sensed three shadowy figures that appeared to be human men. The beam had the effect of separating me from my teammates. Since I only had the faculty of mind at my disposal during the attack, I mentally asked where Patrick and Steven were. I finally could sense Patrick out I front of me, distance away. I could not see or sense Steven. I kept asking mentally, “Where is Steven?” in as authoritative tone as I could manage while under attack. Receiving no response, I began to mentally call to Steven. He must have mentally picked up my thoughts because I felt him take my hands even though he was not there physically. He then hugged me and the attack ended. I sensed that it was our combined energy that was able to break the beam. I then rather passed out for a few minutes. When our CTS ended, I clearly recalled everything that happened and knew I had not dozed off and had a dream. It was ultimately real. I was still a bit weak from the attack. Steven asked if something happened. I said, "you won't believe this" and proceeded to tell Steven and Patrick most of what occurred. Patrick had been unaware of any of this during our CTS. When I finished, Steven said, "wait until you hear this". During the CTS, he heard a voice that said, "are you ready to go?" He then felt that the energy was instantly scrambled and he lost the connection. He could hear me faintly moaning and sensed that I was in distress. He then came to me etherically and hugged me. The dove tailing of our experiences was incredible. For some days, I pondered on this event. It had a profound effect upon me, and still does to this day. I knew it was highly significant that we were able to break the attack with combined positive energy. I also instinctively and absolutely felt that the attack had come from human beings. I knew that it was not sent by extraterrestrials. The beam carried with it fear and terror which I knew were being projected upon me by an outside force. I did not feel that fear and terror from within my own being, but I was forced to experience it. We then saw the ground-based lights at Bottomless Lakes flashing randomly again. It was nearly 1:00 by now and we decided to pack up. And drive over there to investigate. As we were in a flat open area, and anyone at Bottomless could have seen us coming for literally a mile. We drove around the Bottomless Lakes State Park, shining our 1.5 million candle power light all about. No traces of anyone or any vehicles were seen. There is a county road that cuts out of Bottomless Lakes which could make for an easy get-away for any one in that park. End of Narrative Report Links to articles supportive of themes outlined in the above report: If flying saucer intelligences threaten all terrestrial elites, but not necessarily the Earth’s people, then it is understandable that governmental response to UFOs is a counterintelligence one. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/02/03/dueling-paradigms-perhaps-a-counterintelligence-model-is-better-than-a-scientific-one-to-study-ufos/ “Science, Counterintelligence & UFOs” Researcher Val Germann wrote this important multi-part article in 1997. He has given me permission to repost his work on my blog site. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/09/04/science-counterintelligence-and-ufos/ Staging Human Initiated Contact Events adjacent to a high security research lab involved challenges of surveillance for my team. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/05/19/did-a-fateful-phone-call-trigger-the-appearance-of-blackhawk-helicopters-during-contact-work/ During fieldwork in the high desert, my contact team was blatantly photographed on two separate occasions. We had UFO sightings first in the west, then in the north. We anticipated the next would be in the east. Instead three waves of jet fighters heading east buzzed us. https://contactunderground.wordpress.com/2022/07/11/and-then-the-sky-exploded-incident-at-joshua-tree-january-1996/ |
2024.05.20 07:13 Mira_Knightly Family members attentions seeking posts
I’m putting triggering content just in case
Earlier today my Great Grandmother Esther died. Home girl was the last out of 13 kids and survived till 101! She really was an inspiration to a lot of the family. She was my mother’s grandmother, and really was the only person that supported my mom through her extremely rough life. I was not super close with Esther but I visited her on several occasions throughout my childhood.
When I got to college I became more distant as I couldn’t make most of the major holidays and events my mom’s side celebrated with her. Esther was on a morphine drip for the past few days. For those who don’t know that is a tell tale sign of soon to be passing especially for someone her age. Her death hasn’t quite hit me yet, but my mom and sister have not stopped crying. I’ve tried to be their rock, but there is only so much I can do.
What has upset about the news is that my mom’s cousins have posted on Facebook about this death only 2 hours after it happened. It just grind my gears because they always do this. They always dramatize their lives for likes and it makes me fume. While my mom is upstairs sobbing for the third hour in a row, her family is busy typing up a stupid Facebook post for views and “condolences”. Why can’t they just respect the family’s privacy for two seconds? Why can’t my poor mother mourn in peace? No one loved that woman the way my mother did, and I hate being her child and watch her suffer the way she is. I always hated her side of the family, and this only further solidifies my standing against them.
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Earlier today my Great Grandmother Esther died. Home girl was the last out of 13 kids and survived till 101! She really was an inspiration to a lot of the family. She was my mother’s grandmother, and really was the only person that supported my mom through her extremely rough life. I was not super close with Esther but I visited her on several occasions throughout my childhood.
When I got to college I became more distant as I couldn’t make most of the major holidays and events my mom’s side celebrated with her. Esther was on a morphine drip for the past few days. For those who don’t know that is a tell tale sign of soon to be passing especially for someone her age. Her death hasn’t quite hit me yet, but my mom and sister have not stopped crying. I’ve tried to be their rock, but there is only so much I can do.
What has upset about the news is that my mom’s cousins have posted on Facebook about this death only 2 hours after it happened. It just grind my gears because they always do this. They always dramatize their lives for likes and it makes me fume. While my mom is upstairs sobbing for the third hour in a row, her family is busy typing up a stupid Facebook post for views and “condolences”. Why can’t they just respect the family’s privacy for two seconds? Why can’t my poor mother mourn in peace? No one loved that woman the way my mother did, and I hate being her child and watch her suffer the way she is. I always hated her side of the family, and this only further solidifies my standing against them.
2024.05.20 07:12 flibbityfopz CMV: the adage “old house good bones” is a farce
Up until three years ago, I lived and worked in new homes. I sold new construction homes for a living and lived in homes that were max 10 years old at the time for the last ~20 years.
In 2021 I moved into a home just over 40 years old. People love to say “old house, good bones” and many will say that old homes have superior build quality. I am growing to resent that saying with every problem we encounter.
Building code changes for a reason. Old windows, doors, plumbing, electrical and general building practices make new homes superior to old. No home inspection will catch every issue with an old home so it’s just a matter of when an issue will inevitably crop out that you wouldn’t have to deal with in a new home.
Signed, My interior walls are currently soaking through with rain.
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In 2021 I moved into a home just over 40 years old. People love to say “old house, good bones” and many will say that old homes have superior build quality. I am growing to resent that saying with every problem we encounter.
Building code changes for a reason. Old windows, doors, plumbing, electrical and general building practices make new homes superior to old. No home inspection will catch every issue with an old home so it’s just a matter of when an issue will inevitably crop out that you wouldn’t have to deal with in a new home.
Signed, My interior walls are currently soaking through with rain.
2024.05.20 07:12 TrackingSystemDirect Do Vehicle Trackers Reduce Insurance Premiums for Teenage Drivers?
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Can you believe that separate policies can cost upwards of $2,000?To illustrate, adding a 16-year-old girl to your policy could cost between $1,165 and $3,036 annually. However, separate policies can range from $2,453 to a whopping $6,479! Does your teen happen to be a boy? Well, that would cost even more due to their higher likelihood of risky driving behavior. But remember, adding them to your policy still saves you money in the long run. Top 5 Teen Driving Monitoring AppsMany car insurers offer discounts for safe driving. For this, you need a teen GPS tracker, which monitors your teen's driving habits. These devices check daily mileage, the time of driving, sudden acceleration or braking, and more. The better the driving, the better your rates. But how about trying out some driving monitoring apps? Here are the top 5 teen driving monitoring apps according to parents:TrueMotion Family Safe DrivingTrueMotion offers a comprehensive and user-friendly monitoring experience, and the best part is that it's free. It includes the feature of geofencing, allowing you to set boundaries for your teen's driving behavior. The app also allows for speed restrictions and curfews, and if any of these limits are crossed, you'll get immediate notifications. The app tracks your teen's driving habits and grades them on a scale of 100 points, so your teen can see their driving improvement over time. The app requires GPS capability to be enabled on your teen's phone, and it's available for both Android and iOS platforms.DriveSmartAnother free app, DriveSmart offers a more personalized experience compared to TrueMotion. It's designed more for the teen than the parents, offering the teen opportunities to improve their scores in lagging categories, such as braking. However, it's up to the teen to decide when to start the app. Some notable features include a reminder for the driver to buckle their seatbelt and monthly driving challenges. It's available for Android and iOS phones.Drivesafe.ly ProThis app is one of the pricier options (ranging from $4 per month to $35 per year), but it comes with a unique feature: hands-free messaging capabilities. The app automatically puts the phone in hands-free mode when the vehicle is in motion. It reads text messages and emails in real-time and allows the driver to respond accordingly. However, it may take some time to get used to the app, and some research suggests that hands-free mobile device use can still be distracting for drivers. The app is currently available only for Android phones.Toyota Safe & SoundAlthough created by Toyota, this app isn't restricted to Toyota vehicles. It puts the phone in do not disturb mode when the car is moving, similar to Drivesafe.ly Pro's app. If the teen driver exhibits poor behaviors such as speeding or texting, the app automatically plays a predetermined playlist as a form of deterrent.AT&T DriveModeAT&T's app is not limited to AT&T customers. It turns on safety features when the car is moving at 15 MPH or faster, which includes muting text alerts and replying to messages with a standard response. If the app is turned off, parents will receive a notification. The app is available for both Android and iOS platforms.https://preview.redd.it/kttsf3fsli1d1.jpg?width=1792&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4591efe0a2ad78f0e9f95f6a5857bffc73c34d5 Encouraging Facts About Teenage DriversFinally, let’s remember that not all of the changes that come with adding a teen driver to your family are bad. Yes, your car insurance prices will go up; that happens anytime you add additional drivers to a plan, and so it only makes sense that policies would especially get more expensive when you are adding a driver from what is generally considered the riskiest driver pool, drivers between the ages of 16 and 19. Teen drivers are, however, generally safer now than they have been in previous years, with fewer fatalities and accidents reported each year as a general trend.Additionally, check out the following 10 positive facts about teenage driving: https://www.trackingsystemdirect.com/positive-facts-about-teenage-driving/ Top 10 Positive Facts About Teenage Driving
https://preview.redd.it/o39xy37vli1d1.jpg?width=1792&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=354a7e5b4330cf76ca28c830b95bb8e626000fb1 Using Car GPS To Track TeenagersLive GPS tracking units can be installed permanently or simply hidden on a vehicle operated by a teen which will then give parents the ability to oversee the driving activity of that teen at any time. Car tracking units will document the locations a teen visits, speeds they drive and more. Parents can even compare the driving data with text message records to determine if a teen is texting while behind the wheel. By comparing text and driving records Montana parents can at least eliminate one of the high-risk driving behaviors associated with teenage driving. However, the live tracking data also provides parents a simple way to locate their teen if the teen runs out of gas, becomes lost or simply needs some form of emergency assistance.Clearly, the issue of safety among teenage motorists in Montana is a serious one that needs to be addressed frequently and intelligently. The old way was not working and if car tracking units are going to help parents in Montana then that should be something discussed in detail. No state wants to have the distinction of being the most dangerous state for teenage motorists and no parent wants to have their child harmed in a vehicle-related accident. Things need to change in Montana. Best Auto Insurance For Teen DriverWhen a teen finally passes their written and driver's examinations at the DMV a whole new world of opportunity is opened up. Solo car rides or drives with friends to burger joints, movie theaters and almost any location are now only a set of car keys away. However, with that freedom can come a substantial cost in the form of car payments and auto insurance. In fact, one study conducted by NerdWallet showed that family car insurance goes up roughly $1500 per year when a teen gets added to the auto insurance plan! Ouch! So what is the best way to keep car insurance for newly licensed teen drivers as low as possible so parents don't go broke trying to keep up with rising auto insurance rates?Auto insurance providers are data-driven businesses so they are fully aware that teen drivers are for more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors such as speeding. They also understand teen drivers can easily succumb to peer pressure and by doing so make unwise driving decisions. Lastly, car insurers know teens can be careless which can result in potential auto-theft. However, one piece of technology called the GPS car tracker can help reduce many of these liabilities. For example, when a parent equips a vehicle tracker on a teen's car, that parent will then have the ability to monitor everywhere that teen is going and how fast they are driving. What's even better is that the real-time GPS units can also send out alerts to notify parents if the vehicle was stolen or if a teenager is driving their car too fast! Many auto insurance companies recognize the benefits associated with GPS vehicle monitoring and will provide discounts on car insurance packages for this. However, GPS auto tracking technology is more than just a tool to reduce car insurance rates for teens because the devices can literally save lives. The best car GPS tracking devices will cost parents around $99.00-$199.00 per device. Grades MatterCar insurance companies study the facts and they know firsthand that teens that perform well in the classroom are statistically more likely to perform well on the road. In fact, many insurance providers will offer anywhere from a 10-15% discount on auto insurance for teens who maintain a "B" average or better in the classroom. Therefore, parents that keep their kids focused on the schoolbooks will also keep more money in their pockets.Professional Driving CoursesIn every facet of life the one constant is that experience matters. Therefore, teens who go the extra mile by enrolling in various driving programs and professional driving courses are often rewarded by auto insurers with discounted rates.Shop, Compare And Combine Insurance PlansShopping around and comparing quotes is always good advice, but combining insurance plans can also help reduce rates. Family plans where the entire household is on one coverage policy are shown to save families sometimes as much as $3,000 annually! So combine those insurance plans and shop around to find the most cost-effective option!Auto insurance is not only the law it's also extremely beneficial, especially when/if bad things occur. However, that does not mean that auto insurance for teen drivers should break the bank. Parents can save some cash on their teen auto insurance by investing in GPS tracking systems, inspiring their kids to do better at school, enroll them in professional driving classes. Of course, don't forget to shop, compare and combine auto insurers. Stay safe while driving and always try and save some cash! https://preview.redd.it/f5bnvbxxli1d1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7dc053726a1c0b3110730dfef4f988018526788b Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Are Some Strategies To Lower Teen Car Insurance?Considering the cost, it's natural to want to lower your insurance expenses. Here are some tips:
What Is The Most Dangerous State For Teen Driving?You might think populous states pose the most risk for teen drivers. However, states like New York and California aren't even in the top half for unsafe teen driving. Surprisingly, Montana holds the dubious honor of being the most dangerous state for teen drivers. This fact is sparking a search among Montana parents for new safety measures for their young drivers.Carinsurance.com conducted a survey focusing on multiple factors. These included teen driver deaths per 100k population, texting behaviors, alcohol use, and insurance costs. It also covered other relevant details. Montana scored alarmingly high on several of these high-risk aspects. It ranks third for teens who text while driving and tops the list for teen drunk driving with 13%. This report, although troubling for Montana parents, is vital for developing better safety measures. Faced with these findings, many Montana parents are taking action. They're turning to car tracking technology, allowing them to monitor their teens' driving habits directly. Learn more about teen driving monitors here: https://www.trackingsystemdirect.com |
2024.05.20 07:11 SuperDuperDave5000 Systemic problem getting UPS to follow "front door" MyChoice delivery preference.
I have had "front door" as my delivery preference for years. I live in an apartment, work from home, and am currently on crutches. In order to receive USPS packages, I signed up for the apartment's parcel locker, and how there's a huge problem getting UPS to do their job properly.
They ALWAYS just drop packages at the locker, and refuse to follow the delivery preference of "front door" which creates a huge problem for me, especially on crutches.
I've called support 5-6 times, and asked to be connected over to the local hub manager to straighten this out. Same problem happened at the beginning with FedEx, but was able to talk with manager and packages starting showing up at my door again. With UPS no luck. Manager keeps dodging phone calls. Finally it was suggested that I call them at 7am each time I expect a package and add a note. Why exactly? It's already specified in MyChoice.
Very upset.
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They ALWAYS just drop packages at the locker, and refuse to follow the delivery preference of "front door" which creates a huge problem for me, especially on crutches.
I've called support 5-6 times, and asked to be connected over to the local hub manager to straighten this out. Same problem happened at the beginning with FedEx, but was able to talk with manager and packages starting showing up at my door again. With UPS no luck. Manager keeps dodging phone calls. Finally it was suggested that I call them at 7am each time I expect a package and add a note. Why exactly? It's already specified in MyChoice.
Very upset.