The mystery of the 05 Council
Disclaimer: This is a fictional adaptation and version of what I love the most (reading and research), based on stories and articles originally made, but not limited in the website: http://www.scpwiki.com/
If you heard of the term 05 Council, you probably are a fan of SCP Foundation just like me. The unique categories, forms, stories behind every SCP creature, thing, or whatever you may call them is something that a mind like mine would definitely love to indulge with. You see love to read a lot, though I don't consider myself as your typical bookworm, but my thirst for knowledge is very, very noticeable with the way I handle things and verbalize my thoughts. So I guess, this article would serve as a beginning of a fictional approach that I would soon formulate, that hopefully, everyone would enjoy reading more than I enjoy writing them. So let me start this "fictional" yet plausible world of the SCP foundation. And let's talk about;
**The 05 Council.**
Firstly, I heard that the 05 council has been around for a quite long time. But I've never heard of the things they do or how they do it, so that was dumb of me. But it plays a vital role in the foundation's life as well as my need to write about them. And that is when I feel compelled to create this long-winded description.
A full council meeting would basically mean having all 7 members present in order to discuss certain things, and most importantly the need of clearing out an SCP anchor from one of the foundations' SCP object classifications called "Safe". The council meeting itself would need to be attended by at least 5 members. The fifth member who's yet to be appointed is the special 6th member that would serve as a "delegate" and would sit in the meetings with the rest of the council. Shocking thought, I know. If you don't know what Safe class is, then it is just a form of an object that all Safe class SCP end up into through time eventually and one will only know this happened if he or she was there during the process. And now that a Safe has been brought by some other person who's still unknown to us, the council must discuss how to fix it.
Let us step back and think about the council members then.
The council is made up of 7 members, with each member being a level 4 security personnel (Higher than level 3) that has shown exceptional skill, there are two "members" who do not have them because they're special and would be appointed upon the death of any of the council members. And when that happens, you can bet your bottom dollar that the entire council will become a lot more interesting than before. There's also another interesting fact about this council is that they have rules too, which I think is kinda cool. There's only one thing though; none of them knows what goes inside that rulebook except for one person.
What makes them very important and powerful individuals? They are not just ordinary people, they are beings that reside on a higher realm of existence called The Transcosmos. It is a zone that is separated from our dimension and they can "move" between dimensions at will, allowing them to travel across the universe and meet new people; Those who are able to become members of this group. Then again there are different types of council members like:
*****"The 05 Council"***** (Referral based) – The one who understands the rules better than anybody else.
*****"The 10 Council"***** (Unknown) – It is the council that oversees all the SCP objects in existence and also oversees all other council members prevent them from taking over. (Theoretically, they exist so that 0-3 has someone to take care of them in case they do get taken over by 0-9.)
Those are just some of the different types of people who could be considered as members of the "05". The way I imagine their power is like this:
When an object becomes "infected" with a Safe it will automatically be added into its' class as a Safe. This means that it would be impossible to remove the Safe from it. However, there's a way in which this Safe could be "cleared out" and that is if 5 out of 7 members (If 5 members aren't able to be present, then 4 members are needed) of the Council will perform a ritual to fix the problem at hand.
"The 05 Council" being the best choice for this job makes sense why they are so special because they are the ones who know how to make the right decisions when it comes to these types of problems. But do I really believe all these "things" are real?
In this fictional world of mine, the answer is yes. So what are they really like? Here's a short description of them from my perspective:
****The 05 Council:****
**D-4761-0** (Referral based): He is an old man, very polite and calm. He doesn't say much but is easily the most respected council member in the whole universe. If you're looking to talk to him about anything, don't expect him to respond or you'll be thrown out by his bodyguards without a second thought.
**D-56489** (Unknown): One of the most powerful "members" and the one who runs all the council meetings. He's a mysterious man who has black, black eyes and is very old. His movements are very slow. He's extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about the council and also governs over all other members of this group. Also, he's a very dangerous man if you cross him, which I'm not sure that even the 05 Council can stop him from doing anything he wants.
**"The Council"** (Referral based) – The one who understands the rules better than anybody else. He is a man who is not yet 60 but has already reached the age of 100. He is relatively calm and usually doesn't say much although face to face with anyone, he won't hesitate to tell them how he feels.
**D-47055** (Level 3): He's a level three-member who is one of the youngest in the group. His reason to be in the council was that he was innocent, but 56492 felt that his abilities could better be used somewhere else. He's very energetic, loves to fight, and has a lot of potentials. He is also the one who knows how to deal with situations involving those who are under the influence of the 05 Council.
**D-54492** (Level 5): He is a very strong and powerful level five-member but always keeps his distance from other council members because of his past. He's also very intelligent but he is only 17 years old which means that he still has many years left before reaching retirement age. His level is one of the strongest on this entire planet, not even close to being second place. However, in terms of physical strength in this world, there's no one that can match him.
**D-132447** (Level 6): He is a very patient man and once asked if there was something on his mind, you can bet that he'll tell you everything about himself. No matter what question is asked, he will always answer it correctly and without hesitation. He's also very intelligent: in his past world, he taught others how to count numbers up to 1 billion in two days before moving on to more difficult lessons such as multiplication. He's also the one who is a huge fan of some kinds of science fiction novels that are written by those who use this universe as their base of operations. His favorite novel is "The Great War" by 56489 but he has read the entire series about five times over. He has a great memory so he can remember a whole lot of things. He doesn't need to remember them but he still does it because he wants to. He also likes exercising the muscles in his arms and legs so that they feel more solid and less rubbery.
**D-91230** (Level 5): He's an old lady who has lived a very long life but still is able to hang out with the teenagers like them. In her youth, she was an adventurer and she was really good at acting like a woman no matter what kind of situation she was in. She wants to go back to her adventuring days so she can be admired by young men like the teenagers can at the moment.
**D-91231** (Level 5): A single, athletic man in his 30s who is good with computers. He still hangs out with a lot of different people and engages in difficult activities like mountain climbing and scuba diving to keep his body and mind healthy. He feels that staying active is a lot more fun than sitting around the house on vacation.
**D-91232** (Level 5): An older man who is retired from work but still has a lot of energy left in him. He likes to spend his time outside with his dog and watching the same movie over and over again. He can still move very quickly, faster than a human should be able to.
**D-37245** (Level 3): He's a single, muscular man in his early 20s. He's never married but he's very popular with women because of the way he looks. Some suspect that it has to do with the fact that he has a huge, warm heart that is willing to help anyone who needs it.
**"The 10 Council"** (Unknown) – It is the council that oversees all the SCP objects in existence and also oversees all other council members prevent them from taking over. (Theoretically, they exist so that 0-3 has someone to take care of them in case they do get taken over by 0-9.)
**D-54662** (Chairman of The 10 Council): He's a level five-member who is the youngest on the council and the most trusted one. He also commands two bodyguards who are both level 4 security personnel(Higher than level 3):
**D-54831** (Bodyguard 1): Like his master, he is young and very smart. Although he looks young, he has seen many things in his life as a bodyguard for 56492.
**D-47461** (Level 3): She's not old but she also isn't young anymore. She's somewhere between 40-50 years old. She looks very elegant and is very beautiful, but she has a very strong heart. It is better to not cross her, because to describe her as "standoffish" would be an understatement.
**D-54661** (Level 5): He is around the age of 30 but looks older than he really is. He's not so crazy about his hair so he always wears a hat to cover it up from the eyes of strangers who are going by. He likes to think that he has a lot of money in his bank account and lives off the interest because it makes him feel comfortable and warm inside knowing that he will never have to worry about money problems for many years to come. He's very smart and can even talk to animals. He can also do math problems in his head but still uses his calculator because he finds it more fun to do so, and because it helps him get rid of the stress that builds up from all the meetings that he has every day. Even though he looks like this, he isn’t a boring guy. He loves looking at animals whenever he's outside just to enjoy nature. Somehow, he just likes showing off how friendly he can be with everyone around him even if they don’t really care about what they're saying or doing.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of my personal imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Trese - A Filipino born masterpiece
You all have heard or know Netflix right? I mean who doesn't nowadays (especially during these quarantine times). But have you heard of the new series "Trese"? No? Yes? Maybe? Well let me tell you more about it in this article as we unravel one of the newest animated series production by Netflix, and why it's giving goosebumps and ultimate pride and representation to all Filipino artists out there.
Netflix (And people like you) have had a long history of getting into Philippine content. We all can remember back in 2013 when they started giving us shows like "I'm Fried Rice" and "To Our Friends". But, even with the growing popularity of shows like these, they are still not able to catch the same level of popularity as a show like "Trese" has now:
Why? Simple answer: because there's no representation.
Yes, we had, "Barangay 143", "Hayop Ka!" and other shows that had potential but were never embraced that much.
And I'm not saying that it's because of the lack of representation that these shows turned out the way they did, but it could have definitely affected them, and based on their productions and formats, we could see it clearly.
So here we are all, waiting for a show like this to come out.
Something that tells our own stories.
"Trese" is one of those shows that tell our own stories. And not just any stories: unique ones at best.
Originally a horror/crime comic series by writer Budjette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo. It tells the story of Alexandra Trese, a detective who deals with crimes of supernatural origin. We are talking about, first-hand Filipino folklore and urban legends ("Tyanak", "Tikbalang", "Nuno", you know what I mean).
So growing up with these stories, where our uncles and aunts would scare us while our parents were away from work or something alike, this is something really worth a watch.
The panels are made up of a grid with a title and a picture in black and white. It's not your usual art and storytelling method that you see in a normal comic book. But it is your typical or "realistic" representation (at least, I would say so) for a Philippine cartoon. Tagline: "Where nightmares have teeth, and the living craves for blood".
Also, another unique similarity in our stories is that we are given a plotline that is clearly our own and which represents our nation/culture in a way we haven't known yet (speaking from memory).
Now this all might seem like a big deal that we have not gotten a show like this yet. But it's really not. We are given shows like this every once in a while. But, sometimes, the story arcs are either impossible to adapt to the Philippines, or it is too plain because of the culture and origin of the show (or both). For example, take "Big Hero 6" because of its connection with Japanese culture. On the other hand, take "The Fruit of Grisaia: The Langrisser Series" because of its relation with the Japanese culture.
But what of "Trese", though? Just another one of the many Filipino-made shows that have been shopped around before. There is luck involved: the developer has hired Filipino voices, but we still need to wait. Now, I am quite curious to see why this has happened. I mean, we have great talent, actors, and artists to begin with.
The show itself is a work of art, with quality animation and visuals, and the most important thing is being able to connect with the characters. In "The Chronicles Of Narnia", I could only enjoy the story and the fantasy world so much because of the portrayal of the main characters. I found myself relating with them more as characters than as the main character. In "Trese" too, I found myself relating better to the characters than as the main characters.
I would say this series concept and animation will most likely be embraced not just by the locals but also the whole world. Of course, it is pretty much given for Filipinos to check it out and appreciate it more, since this is something that came from our roots (References, roots, character build-up, and design, etc.), but for some parts of the world, this is a new blend of horror and action animation for them.
In my opinion, most of my uncles are animators and artists. So I had the privilege to swim to the eternal stash of comic books growing up, from the rarest to the common ones. I remember I snatch one home a copy of a Spiderman comic book. Back then I don't remember the comic number, the title, or anything that would give me an idea of its rarity, but all I can remember is that it is on a very well sealed pack, with a hard front and back cover (not the same as its pages) and it's on holographic... Soooooooo... when I go back to this memory I know I did something very wrong back then hahaha! (Until now, they didn't know it was me who took it lol). I was a kid, cut me some slack haha! Going back...
I can somehow look at "Trese" with almost the same storyline and concept of "Constantine" where similarities are there but of course with a different variation or a touch of originality as well. But anyway, we'll never know, as the comic progress and support continues, the series would also be more unique and may progress differently just like "The Walking Dead" (Comics and Series are way off and independently served) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_(TV_series)
In Conclusion:
It tells us that we're capable of telling stories. And what's more, that we are capable of something greater too.
That's why it makes me feel proud and awed at the same time that we have gotten this show.
That, we are capable of creating something wonderful just like that. I am so happy and very much proud that we have these artists, production, and all its members that continuously advances to greater heights to achieve great goals and grounds not just for themselves but for the country they represent.
So I would love to see what more can this show bring. I know it really surprised me and brought up a wide range of emotions in me, and I really hope for more. As we anticipate this series this coming June 11, 2021, as an animated series produced by Netflix, with another one-of-a-kind Filipino-American Jay Oliva as executive director.
You can check other Filipino made animation here as well:
https://thesmartlocal.com/philippines/filipino-anime/
Check out Trese's Official Trailer here:
https://youtu.be/jUy0RgeggCQ
Education. How is it relevant nowadays?
I would like to dedicate this article to my nephew, as observing him made me somehow realize and provide me the urge to write about a topic that I felt is not so significant anymore in our current situation -- "Education"
You see, the reason why I mentioned my nephew, is because, currently they are living with me, and technically he still needs to go to school. But because of the current dire situation, things changed drastically not just for him but for most of the kids/students here in my country.
You see I live in the Philippines. Yes I know, everybody would have to say a thing or two about my country. Just like any other country, the Philippines and its ruling bodies aka the government are not perfect. And so far, support from different aspects coming from them is nearly below average (I wouldn't say very low or zero since we are still receiving something the least, but I don't want to focus on that right now). And we can't help it, we are in a situation that we would test all aspects of humanity no matter what. Survival of the fittest, I must say. Am I going way off-topic? OK let me go back. So something that I observed with my nephew is that his daily routine would be; waking up late since he slept late as well the night before, and when he woke up, the first thing he would do or you would hear is the sound of a mobile game, just starting a match. As soon as he woke up, he would grab his mobile phone and play games. And he would do this for like 16-20hrs a day tops. Now, do I blame him? Do I even get mad because he does this? I would say no. Why? It's because just like you and me, he is also a victim of the situation. A situation where he is supposed to be preparing his stuff and eating breakfast getting ready for school but because of what is happening, he isn't. So the only thing that he could probably do, to keep his mind out of what hell is happening right now, is to be away from reality and into his own world where he excels the most.
Now that leads me back to my question.
What is the relevance of education right now?
For once, is it still meaningful for us? The answer is yes and no. To be honest, I myself am not sure. I mean we are living so badly right now, what do we have the time to go to "school" for? So my first question would be this: Is education still relevant in today's time?
Well for me personally, I think that "education" is important. But if I'm talking about the perspective of the poor majority who are in the Philippines and like you and I who live an average life of just struggling every day and not getting enough sleep at night, then we wouldn't have any time to pass an exam or even go to school for that matter. I believe that education is important, but in a different aspect than what this world is like right now.
For once, I can say that "education" has something to do with knowledge. And in our current world, knowledge is never enough. We are living in an age where life is moving faster and faster every day and technology would be the revolutionary factor that would save us from all the madness that we are going through on daily basis. School may not be able to teach us everything, but we can't blame it. It's not the school's fault. It's because we are just not smart enough to learn everything. To be very honest, we aren't humans anymore. We have technology that can do EVERYTHING for us. Our smartphones can perform tons of things for us such as; GPS, cameras, music creation, and more that have been created and improved over time to their current state. Sure it may not have the same numbers of pixels as a DSLR camera but it is still a good enough replacement with what you can get from your cellphone nowadays. What would you even do if your phone was lost? Not to mention that there are music services that can be streamed from your phone which is the same thing as Spotify, and YouTube.
Our technology has now reached such a point that we can now create all the music we want, watch anything from our devices, and even take photos. It's hard to even imagine what would happen if this trend continues further.
But back on topic.
What I personally notice is that most of us nowadays are not aware of our surroundings. We just don't have time for it! I mean I know how much time I've wasted watching videos on Youtube where people play "Call of Duty". I mean I knew the video was boring but it still took me time to look at it. And I know that most of us do this but why? Is it because we have no idea what the world is really like? Is it because we want to be entertained? Amidst the sufferings, we are surrounded with?
Well, in my opinion, it's all of those things.
Many of us play video games while we are supposed to be doing school work and work. But what is the point? I mean why even bother doing school, if you are not going to study, then why even go to the office every day? Isn't school supposed to teach us how to use our brains for solving problems and making decisions? Well in a way I can say that it does but in some cases, it doesn't. Like right now in the situation that we are confronted with, do we really need all that education. We have all the tools we need right here on our device which may or may not be accurate. It may be outdated already.
What I'm saying is that it is pointless for us to put education as a means to solve our problems when we can just have the technology do it for us.
I know this may sound pessimistic but that's what I think. I mean you can say that you are not trying to change the world, but you still are. To be honest, if it weren't for school, I wouldn't even bother learning anything at all because school drill it into our heads and forces us to memorize everything without any reason why we need to do it. There are two sides of the coin here and there is no way someone could win both sides except when they're cheating (like in Halo for example).
The real world is full of suffering and I believe that by going to school, we just can't help ourselves but be oblivious to it.
I mean if you walk around the streets, you will see the same faces each day, no matter how different they are from each other. I mean even if you go to a new place, there will be faces that you saw before but just not in this specific location. But in transit, there is a chance for us to open our eyes and look at things around us. And if we really want to see things change then we should do something about it.
We can't rely on technology all the time as many would say "Technology is not replacing lives".
I think there is a better way to address our problems instead of using technology. I think we can do it through education. I mean right now being an adult is a pain in the neck because you have to deal with books, textbooks, teachers, school work, and even parents.
I remember when I was younger and my aunt bought me a microwave for my birthday. And at first, I was happy because that meant that we could just cook stuff in the kitchen without heating it up on the stove but after spending some time with it, it became boring.
It was hard to keep it clean and to cook food for my family or guests that didn't require heating.
Maybe in a way being a stay-at-home parent is like being in the kitchen all day but dealing with the mess. And now there is technology to deal with all that mess.
We want our children to go to school but we can't force them to do so. I think most of us agree this is a struggle we all go through as parents. So now I have found a solution.
Kids learn through play. As they play games they are developing their mental skills and strengthening their bodies all the way up to adulthood. They learn how to control their emotions, solve problems in creative ways, appeal to another person's thinking process, and of course learn about strategy, war games, or teamwork.
And this is what we need for the future because children will need to use all these skills in college and later on as adults.
I do believe that technology only makes our lives easier and not better so therefore if kids develop these skills while playing games they will be less likely to struggle with whatever comes at them later on.
IMAGE REFERENCE:
https://theconversation.com/childrens-privacy-is-at-risk-with-rapid-shifts-to-online-schooling-under-coronavirus-135787
https://theconversation.com/so-youre-going-to-school-online-here-are-6-ways-to-make-the-most-of-it-135215
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/can-online-learning-replace-the-school-classroom/article31917964.ece
Age of Mobile Games
As a gamer like me, I spend most of my free time, trying to find the best and most enjoyable yet challenging game that I could get my hands on. From a solo RPG to a more hardcore competitive online FPS gaming. A trend is never an option to me since I grew up playing what I have in front of me, but when I notice a trend of platform transitioning, I can't help but wonder, is this the best move for every big gaming company for the gaming community to embrace and promote future games? In this article, I would like to take you to another side of my weird mortal life; the Gamer Daddy in me. Let's talk about: ***MOBILE GAMING***.
This is a very good idea for young, upcoming mobile game developers to consider and as a gamer, I can relate to this since I'm just starting out on starting my own mobile game. What makes me feel proud of being a gamer is the fact that, with proper platform selection and efficient development, you can make it big in the gaming industry. For instance, I have been working on an FPS (First Person Shooter) game for quite some time now. In fact; by the end of 2023, if all goes as per plan; we are set to release our first Alpha version of our game.
We have been doing this because we know that the gaming community is always moving forward; it's time to embrace new technology and be innovative with our plans. Now, let's get down to what the title of this article is about...
Old and New. The age-old question of which one is better. In this case, I'm talking about Mobile Gaming vs Console/PC Gaming. I'm sure there are gamers out there who would say Mobile gaming has no place in the industry and that only PC/Console games are the true gamer's gaming genre but honestly speaking; you guys need to adapt and don't be so closed-minded.
Mobile gaming is the same as PC/Console gaming, with a few differences but that doesn't make it a bad thing. If you are open-minded, you would understand that Mobile Gaming is the future of the gaming industry. To be honest with you guys; I have tried both and honestly, I have played much better games on mobile devices than I did on Console/PC. Why is that? I have no idea but maybe it's because there are a lot of genres that were not developed for mobile platforms yet.
Here's an example of what I mean; if you want the FPS genre to be known, it needs to be accessible on every gaming platform. Sure you can have your favorite FPS games such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Siege, Call of Duty, Battlefield, and all the others but those are just a few games that were developed for console/PC and only these few can make up your "FPS" (First Person Shooter) family.
The same goes for the RPG gaming genre. In order for anyone to be able to play a certain RPG, you need to have it on all of the platforms. Let's look at some of the most popular RPGs in existence. We could mention Skyrim, Dragon Age, The Witcher, and all other types of RPG games but what happens when we go mobile? Do we really need all these games with us or are we ready to make some new ones?
The other thing that happens is you can't talk about consoles as one platform. It's not console gaming, it's PlayStation and Xbox. Each of those companies is working to make their own games, pushing their own technology to create the best gaming experience for their players. This is all fine and dandy but what happens when this technology is put into a phone instead of played on television? Everything changes, basically.
The only thing that remains the same is mobile gaming itself. Seem like I'm getting off the topic a little? Let me bring it back, a little. Mobile gaming is growing more and more; this might be hard for console/PC gamers to digest since they are not getting the same gaming experience as they do on their own platforms. They can only play those games on their own platforms but to a gamer like me, who plays on both mobile and PC gaming, I can say that nothing has changed here.
Mobile Gaming is no longer just a small platform for me to play games when I'm bored at home; it's an industry where I have been tinkering with game development. My FPS game was made for mobile phones and it worked just fine. There is nothing that is stopping the industry from being innovative. Mobile devices are now more like laptops or a tablet and this means we can have our gaming experience change and still be prepared for anything. We only need to find the best way to use our mobile gaming platform in order for it to be as successful as possible.
Let's take a look at how gaming consoles evolved over time. When the PS (PlayStation) arrived on the market, it was a great new option for gamers. The graphics were a step forward in the gaming industry and the fact that you had an option to play games at home without having to go to an arcade was amazing. Nowadays, Console/PC Gaming is very competitive since many gamers are into it. They have their favorite consoles and prefer going for those consoles in order to play their favorite games.
When I first entered this industry, I didn't know too much about it but just playing around with different setups made me realize that there are some things that you can do better with mobile gaming than on console/PC where you have limited resources. So that's my little explanation of why console/PC gaming might be a bit more developed than mobile gaming. It's just because there's a higher capability in technology and the industries are more advanced to match this capability.
I've been able to do it and I think it might help some of you guys out there understand the relation between the two. I don't know if this is how it should be or not but as long as we're getting our games on every single platform, we can say that we are still having a successful gaming industry. Console/PC gaming may be better than mobile but that doesn't mean neither one is as good as the other. It's just a matter of time before things become better.
What do you guys think about mobile gaming? Is it something that you, as a gamer, are into? What do you think of the new technology it develops almost every day? Let me know what you think in the comments below. Until next time!
IMAGE REFERENCE:
https://www.pockettactics.com/mobile-gaming-future
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-deal-with-tencent-paves-way-for-china-push-1505825294
https://kakuchopurei.com/2019/11/20/pc-mobile-gaming-in-sea-to-experience-boom-in-coming-years/
Why investors should not panic on the current or any other cryptocurrency "dip" or "dump"
Investors should not panic about the current or any other cryptocurrency "dip" or "dump". As it is fairly new and largely unregulated, cryptocurrencies are more vulnerable to market fluctuations than more established securities. But looking at what we've seen in the past year alone, this volatility has been common. Cryptocurrencies have proven to be a tremendously popular and profitable investment for those shrewd enough to get in on the ground floor. It's important to remember that while these ups and downs are inevitable, there's no such thing as a perpetual drop.
And recently, a lot and I mean A LOT of cryptocurrencies had their major "dump". And oh boy, a lot of investors posted online, showing their panic attacks and how they are scared of what is happening.
Now I want to tell you why you should not worry about this type of event. Especially if you are looking at HODL-ing your coins for a long period of time, or you are on long-term cryptocurrency investment.
You see, I learned a thing or two about managing money, in my days of stock trading. And there's one thing I learned that always stuck with me, and that is: The market can have minor corrections every now and then. But a crash? That is extremely rare. Just look at the history of the stock exchange, did we ever have a 1-2 years long crash? No. We had minor dips yes. Even in the GFC, it was only big dips for 1-2 weeks max (like a 50% market drop). And that's because Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are not related to the stock market.
But still, all of these "dips" or "drops" of different cryptocurrencies seem to be so interconnected with one another. They all have the same characteristics and this is what makes me think they are connected. You know why? Because they were all created from a similar issue, and it is the liquidity problem.
The Cryptocurrency Difficulties
So you may ask: "DeeBeeGee, what do you mean by liquidity?" Well, the thing I like to keep in mind when I'm investing my money, or trading in any field for that matter, is risk versus reward. And it's one of the most important factors that can affect a person's decision-making.
What I mean by liquidity, is simply how easy it is to trade your currency back to fiat. Or better said, if you are holding in an investment for a long time period, you want to know how fast you can get your money back out for a large amount of profit. Think of it this way: If you were Bitcoin mining in 2010 and mined 1 Bitcoin, and thought: "Screw this investing stuff, I'm gonna get rich!". You could go on the exchange then and exchange 1 Bitcoin for $0.001 USD. Now imagine you mined 1 Bitcoin and all of a sudden it's skyrocketing so that a year later you would mine 1000 Bitcoins and exchange it for $10 USD. What would have happened to your 1000 coins? They would be worth $10,000 USD! If you had 1 BTC back then, it's crazy how much money you could make in such a short time period.
The problem with this method is that the more money you make, the less incentive there is to mine the coin in the first place. And this is what happens with cryptocurrency. When Bitcoin started, you could mine a lot of BTC's in the beginning and there were very few miners. So people thought: "I'm gonna mine this shit out of nowhere!". And with time, the number of miners increased, so that now it is extremely hard to mine Bitcoin for smaller and smaller profits (which still are a lot more than most other altcoins).
Now I don't want to talk about the pros or cons of how the cryptocurrency difficulty should be handled, but I just want to say something that often gets left out by fewer experienced investors - you need to know how much money you're investing in something specific. You can't just think everything will get better because the price of your coins has gone up.
So you ask, how you're supposed to know that? Well, that is the biggest problem with cryptocurrencies. You see, when you buy a stock in a company, you know exactly how much money went into it and are getting out of it. You buy shares in Apple for $100 and they give you 1 share (stock) of Apple. Then let's say Apple is worth $200 now but only gives you 0.1 shares (stock) per share. You paid $100 for your stock, and now you can sell it for $200. It may sound confusing, but if you know what I'm talking about, you see that the price is not the important factor in this equation. The amount of money you get out of it is much more important. That's why I'm saying cryptocurrencies are more market-sensitive than other forms of investment.
So as a cryptocurrency investor, you want to make sure that these fluctuations do not affect your wallet too much and that there will be buying opportunities where you can quickly sell back to fiat without major losses. And this is where the liquidity problem is coming from. Let's say you own 1 Bitcoin and want to sell it, but there are no buyers and you're stuck with this Bitcoin for another year. You would have to wait until the price goes up or you need your money back and hope that a buyer will buy it from you at a high price. Or maybe use an altcoin exchange (if your coin has enough of a market cap) to quickly convert it back to fiat but lose a lot of money doing so. The first option is what these "dips" are trying to solve, but does not always work out in reality. This where the problem arises.
Now let's look at this chart of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
From this, it is very clear that not every single cryptocurrency is a good investment at this time. Cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin or Bytecoin are inflated to insane levels because they have had their pumps and now are sitting stagnant in price, whilst some other big guys like Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash don't show much activity at all. So if you don't know exactly what you're investing in, you will be uncomfortable with this chart. You may be wondering - how the hell do I know what I should invest in? Well, that is very similar to the same question that most people ask when they buy a stock. You have to know exactly what you're investing in. Something that you feel is worth investing in and where you see potential growth. For example, if you are a "cryptocurrency investor" and believe in Bitcoin, then it will be hard for you to buy something like Dogecoin which has no real use-case because it is not "worth" $0.01 at all (except maybe as a Shib miner).
*****And now let's talk about the 5 top coins on this list and see why they are worth holding for now...*****
1. ***Bitcoin*** - Yes, Bitcoin has been in a bear market for a while now and it is due to hit new all-time highs during the coming year. I believe this is because we have seen the peak in the FOMO phase with ICOs, but not necessarily the peak of actual usage of cryptocurrencies. There are still many people that do not see the potential of bitcoin, and that is why we will continue to see this momentum rise as more and more people adopt it. The way I see bitcoin going in 2021 is very similar to what Google did between 2004 and 2011 when it was the only search engine on the internet or what Facebook did as it took off when MySpace was still big (no disrespect MySpace).
2. ***Litecoin*** - I like Litecoin more than Bitcoin because the value of LTC is much more stable than BTC. Bitcoin is valued based on its "intrinsic value" as a store of value. That means its price could be driven up or down by other factors. While this is a very good thing in the short term, we are starting to see that even when there were not many people invested in BTC, it was still able to thrive as the fair market value of BTC is much more stable than other coins. A stable valuation has a much higher potential for growth compared to a volatile valuation which can be very volatile at times. In my opinion, this makes Litecoin the best coin for long-term holdings.
3. ***Noise Level***: BTC stands out even more because of the amount of noise around it. I know that when BTC first started, people believed in it more than any other coin due to the amount of noise surrounding it and the fact that bitcoin was "the one". We've since seen many altcoins emerge which have done very well, but they're not nearly able to get as much attention as a new altcoin like doge is when tumbled down. They are most likely not going to be as big or go as far in order to compete with BTC. Lastly, I personally love being able to play with my investments and live off the gains. It still has the highest trading volume and is still the biggest market. Even if you're a big bag holder of say 100 BTC, it's nice to be able to sell it all one day if you need your money. That's something you can't do with LTC or ETH etc.
4. ***EOS*** - EOS went big in 2018 and probably will become a top coin after all of this settles down. They will have the ability to actually compete with Ethereum directly as a platform (big difference). As more people learn about EOS and see how it will make the process of building dApps much more accessible and with the ability to compete with Ethereum in terms of tech, it will be huge.
5. ***Ethereum*** - Even after the ICO craze has died down, Ethereum is still going to be one of the top coins out there for a while. The platform and technology that ETH offers are very valuable (upgrading smart contracts that can work with any coin) and some other coins can't compete with that (even when Shib was released). Its built-in programming language is also something that can help devs build out their vision on a blockchain easily without having to program everything from scratch just like every other coin does now. It has a small community and it is still going up. Even if you don't hold Ethereum, many other coins are built off of it and are being bought and sold on exchanges with ETH so you can see how much its value could be affected by these "dips".
So that's it, guys!
What do you think? Do you have any questions or comments? Let me know in the comments below! Peace out!
FOMO Moments is a series focusing on specific coin movements that I find interesting. It's essentially looking at a world of possibilities with the potential of visiting someone's mind in order to create intense analysis.
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Coinmarketcap.com
https://polygant.net/blog/cryptocurrency-pump-and-dump/
Plant-based meats. Is it about time, that we fully look into this?
We are living in a time where people are more conscious about what they put into their bodies. With the rise of plant-based lifestyles, it should be no surprise that this trend has extended to food. Vegetarianism is becoming more and more popular and some people have even taken it up as a lifestyle with veganism.
But if you're thinking veganism is too extreme, you might want to look into becoming a vegetarian instead. Research suggests that eating meat is linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and even dementia ( 1 ).
Vegetarians have a reduced risk of all these diseases. They are also thinner and live longer than their meat-eating counterparts. This is why more and more people are trying to find alternatives to meat products.
In two decades, the plant-based foods market has doubled in the US. Plant-based milk (like Almond Milk) now accounts for over 30% of the milk sales in the country ( 2 ).
However, the food industry has not yet come up with a good solution to keep people wanting meat. Many of the products on the market today are not very convincing in their vegetarian alternatives. In fact, they are downright lame.
This is why we need to embrace plant-based meats that can truly replace animal products and make any meal healthy and tasty.
***What Are Plant-Based Meats?***
Before we talk about what plant-based meats are, let's go over some background information on similar foods that you might be more familiar with. It's important to understand these things before we move on to discuss today's modern plant-based meats.
Take tofu for example. Tofu is a solid food made from soybeans. It's rich in protein, minerals, and a good source of fiber.
A lot of people have used tofu to replace meat in their diet, but the problem with tofu is that it has an unmistakable flavor that's hard to mix with any other ingredients due to its strong soy flavor. You can't just throw tofu onto a plate and expect it to taste good.
This is why you will not find tofu on most menus today. Instead, chefs are using meats that are made from plants instead of animals. These products do not taste like meat, but the texture and flavors are very similar to meats like beef or pork. This is the reason why these products are sometimes called meat analogs to avoid misleading customers.
Let's take another example. There is a popular restaurant named Impossible Foods that makes a burger out of plants (3). This ingredient looks like meat, tastes like meat, and is even treated as such. The main difference between animal products and these plant-based foods though, is that they do not require the slaughter of animals to create them. Instead, they use plants to create the food we eat today.
We will talk about plant-based meats in this article and all popular varieties of plant-based proteins (like burgers and sausage) because these types of meat can easily replace animal products in any meal today.
***What Are The Benefits of Plant-Based Meats?***
The main benefit of using these alternatives to animal products is that they are much healthier than typical meat products. They do not require the slaughter of animals and as a result, may cause fewer negative impacts on the environment.
According to a recent study conducted by researchers from Oxford University, if every vegetarian in the world would eat just one more meal per week, it would save about 2.5 million metric tons of grains each year ( 4 ).
This means that a veggie burger made from soybeans can reduce the number of grains we need to grow each year by almost half. This will be very useful when considering how overpopulated our planet has become.
In addition, scientists have found that there is no difference in the amount of fat in plant-based foods as compared to animal products. The type of fats you get from these foods are actually considered healthier than those you get from the meat products we're used to today ( 5 ).
Another benefit of these products is that they can be used to solve several environmental issues. They require fewer resources and land for growing than animal products. In fact, 18% of all agricultural land in the US is utilized for growing food for animals ( 6 ) while only 9% is devoted to growing food for humans ( 7 ).
As a result, when people start using plants instead of animals, they will have less demand on our precious planet. They will also have more space to grow food for human consumption.
In addition, livestock is one of the top contributors to greenhouse emissions. This is because livestock emits a lot of methane and other gases that contribute to climate change ( 8 ).
Around 17% of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are mainly due to livestock and their manure ( 9 ).
As a result, if we decrease our consumption of meat, we can drastically reduce the number of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. More importantly, we can decrease the number of animals that are going through traumatic experiences every day.
***How Do These Plant-Based Meats Taste?***
Plant-based meats today do not actually taste like meat. However, they do have a similar texture to meat products and are very easy to mix with any ingredients.
The reason why these foods do not taste like meat is because of the process used to create them. When creating these products, manufacturers isolate plant proteins and put them together in a way that creates a similar texture similar to animal protein products.
***How Do They Taste?***
When it comes to plant-based meats, each brand has its own formula for creating its products. As a result, it may be different from one product to another. Just like wine, what you will get out of any brand is up to consumer preference and your personal opinion of how the product tastes.
Some people like the taste of seitan and soy, while others prefer textured vegetable protein. Each meat product is made with different proteins, so it's hard to make a general statement about how they all taste.
What Are The Different Types of Plant-Based Meats and How Do They Taste?
***Soy***
Soy is one of the popular choices for plant-based meat products. Soy contains over 40% proteins and has similar characteristics to animal products. As a result, it can easily be used as an ingredient in many popular recipes for meat dishes.
There are two main types of soy: whole soybeans and soy flour ( 10 ). Whole soybeans are classified based on the fat content in them. Soybeans with higher fat content are used to make soy burgers and are also popular as a meat substitute.
Soy flour is made from soybeans that have been ground to remove the oil in them. It is mixed with water and then combined with fiber so that it can be used like any other flour or used on its own for making various foods.
Soy products have their limitations when compared to animal products, but they still provide an alternative to meat for many people. They may taste similar to animal products, depending on your preferences and the brand you are using ( 11 ).
***Whey protein***
Another popular type of protein for plant-based meats is whey protein. Whey protein actually comes from milk. When milk breaks down in nature, it separates into two parts: whey and casein. Whey is the liquid part leftover after the milk has been processed for cheesemaking.
Whey protein is great for making baked goods, smoothies, and gravy. The majority of whey protein used today comes from milk, but some companies are also using whey made from soy or other plant-based sources.
There are also different types of whey protein available, including concentrate, isolate, hydrolysate, hydrolyzed collagen, and a few others ( 12 ). Whey concentrate, isolate and hydrolysate have higher amounts of the essential amino acids. The only thing to keep in mind is that whey concentrate is a little more bitter and can sometimes be difficult to digest.
Different flavor types have different blends of protein, including soy, rice, and others. So choose what you like the best!
***Other Plant-Based Protein Sources***
There are also other sources of protein available for plant-based meats beyond soy and whey. Some people like to add kale or tofu into their mix to increase the amount of protein per serving. These can be great options if you are vegan or vegetarian but want a little more variety in your diet. Adding in plant-based meats can be a great way to increase the amount of protein in your diet without overdoing it.
However, you don’t have to go for the soy or whey varieties. You can still eat up to 10 ounces of non-vegan foods per day and be just fine (but check with your doctor if you are taking any medications). Chicken, beef, ground beef/turkey, pork, and lamb are all excellent options. But don’t stop there. There are many great options available when you go meatless. Try the likes of tempeh, seitan, jackfruit, and more in your next meat-free meal.
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https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/plant-based-diet-food-list-meal-plan-benefits-more/
https://www.eatthis.com/plant-based-diet-benefits-nutrition-food/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegetarian-diet-plan
Target Locked on VeChain (VET)!
So for those who have been with me all throughout supporting my craft, weirdness, free speech, or whatever you may call it. You probably checked out some of my articles that talked about investment ideas or cryptocurrencies (especially if you also subscribe on my noise.cash page).
Now, I've been having this regretful realization and asking myself why? Why only now that I've found about VET aka VeChain, and why did I miss it on my radar? Since I already have you in my sights, there is no escaping now!
Let me talked about VeChain first, what it is, and if it is a good long-term investment or not?
What is VeChain?
VeChain is a blockchain-powered global business-focused Public Blockchain. VeChain has focused on building a business ecosystem with distributed trust. Totally different from the other cryptocurrencies that revolve around making money out of nothing, this is a unique project built for one sole purpose: "Building Trust".
***The beginning...***
Vechain was actually started in 2015, and in two years since its conception, it has created a great reputation among the investors. And with this reputation, it has become something that's hard to ignore, especially if you are not from China. However, after many people have realized its potential, VeChain now being listed on many exchanges and exchanges moved slowly.
*But how did all this happen?*
**The beginning of VeChain**
VeChain originated from a combination of the words "Verification" and "Chain". Both are a part underneath the VeChain Foundation. This foundation is also responsible for managing the VeChain community, marketing, developing partnerships, and offering grants to third parties within the VeChain ecosystem. The first one was founded in Shanghai, China in June 2015 by Sunny Lu and Jay Zhang. Two individuals who had many years of experience in their respective careers. I won't be elaborating about their background since you can read it yourself on their website or by researching more about them on Google. The first prototype was a smart chip called V1.0. This was used to track the wine from the producer to the consumer. By utilizing NFC, QR codes, and RFID chips, it was able to maintain the product's entire lifetime record. Moving forward there will be an Open Blockchain Platform and a Distributed Data Vending Application. These two things have been already developed by a third party but may soon be integrated into VeChain Thor for easy access and usage by developers and companies all over the world.
VeChain Token (VET)
The native token of the VeChain Blockchain is VET or VeChain Tokens which is used for transactions on their blockchain.
***The Supply***
50% of the total supply is to be allocated to the VeChain Foundation. Another 25% will be distributed to third-party companies that have partnered with the VeChain blockchain. While 15% remains unallocated for smart contract development and promotion of VET within the community. The last 3% is used for VeChain's airdrop and bounties programs.
***Public Blockchain? Not so fast...***
VeChain is described as a Public Blockchain since it's open for everyone to join. However, as far as I know, VeChain has gone through a lot of trouble in securing partnerships with enterprises and financial institutions. Although by having those connections they are still technically a public blockchain but not entirely that.
*So why would companies use this platform?*
How can VeChain help them?
VeChain can help companies by offering them transparency, traceability, and security at the same time by making each product unique and assign an immutability code to the product inside their system. This code is then linked to the blockchain by scanning through the product's QR code or NFC tag. While this may sound very similar to what other startups are doing in regards to traceability and immutability, being a part of the VeChain ecosystem makes products within VeChain more marketable and more valuable.
***How does it work?***
It works by utilizing RFID chips and NFC tags in its products that have been already embedded into the products. This technology not only allows you to trace products but also their history matching your purchase with all things that were done for it (from production time until delivery) with accurate information like price or any other information on that product. All will be recorded on the blockchain where you can then share this information with others.
***Where do VeChain products stand in the market?***
The VeChain enterprise-ready platform has already made partnerships with McDonald's, BMW, Renault, and a few others. By utilizing RFID chips and NFC tags in all their products, they are able to record each product from production time until consumption. At the moment of purchase is when they record that data by scanning a QR code or NFC tag to allow them to know each detail about that product except the price.
***How good is it?***
It is very good; many people already concluded that it's pretty good considering how big companies like BMW and McDonald's have already partnered with VeChain.
***Where can I use it?***
You can use VeChain at various places; some are online like on the VeChain's website to buy things while others are offline stores. But for now, if you want to buy something online with their platform you can only do that with the VeChain tokens. You will be able to do those transactions by using a web wallet or through the ledger app.
VeChain Thor
This is what we were waiting for! The new and improved version of VeChain aimed at allowing businesses to connect and transact through their blockchain which was created later on in their roadmap called VeChain Thor.
***In short, what is VeChain Thor?***
VeChain Thor, also known as VeChain 3.0, is a blockchain that allows enterprises and businesses to connect with one another via their own token or chain. The blockchain itself is not public or private but is somewhere in between. Just like the name tells us, it's a twin process of what VeChain was built for which is doing business through the blockchain while being able to connect with other corporations through their own blockchains or tokens. It helps them by giving them a platform where they can transact freely with one another in an environment that offers high levels of security and transparency.
***What's the difference between VeChain and VeChain Thor?***
VeChain is an enterprise-ready blockchain platform that helps businesses in building their own private chains while allowing them to transact with each other through VeChain tokens.
VeChain Thor is the new version of the VeChain platform which has been upgraded to allow corporations to have their own public or private blockchains with their own token. This new blockchain is then recorded on the main chain (which is a part of VeChain thor). In short, all companies that are using VeChain thor will have their data stored on a single chain so that they can be able to do transactions with one another.
The major difference between VeChain and VeChain Thor is that the new version of the VeChain platform will allow other businesses to build their own chains and transfer hash power to them.
***How much has VeChain gained in value?***
VeChain started off as a startup in the blockchain sector which gained a lot of attention from large corporations such as PwC, PwC, and Deloitte. They were able to buy into their ICO which was valued at 1 billion dollars with only 14 million VeChain tokens being distributed.
At the moment, they are positioned as one of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization which is valued at around 4 billion dollars.
***What is VeChain music?***
VeChain music is a blockchain application that allows people to get paid for the creation of their music. The way it works is that you can release your own song on the VeChain Music platform. Once it gets at least 50 plays, you will be able to get a share out of the profits that come out from every transaction of your song and also be able to get paid in VEN tokens by playing it on radio stations, streaming services, and more.
Basically, what VeChain Music does is gives musicians an incentive to create quality content so they can receive profits from their songs once they are released because the more people listen to their songs and buy them, the more money they will make off them.
Through this platform, users will be able to register their music and get paid for the time they have put into creating it. Then, after that, they will be able to choose how many times they want their songs to be aired from the various broadcasters on the platform. Once a broadcaster comes along and sees your song has been played enough times, they can stream it and add it to their playlist. The amount of money you can make is directly proportional to how many plays your songs gets.
In addition, musicians get rewarded with 40% of all the earnings made off playing their song on VeChain Music as well as a percentage of sales made off their album.
***How does it all work?***
The developers of the system have built-in a whole host of smart contracts within the VeChain blockchain that will be responsible for taking care of everything from collecting royalties to issuing tokens to investors.
The way it works is that musicians upload their songs and get paid, but only when they do. This is known as a distributed system, where each part is in total control of themselves and their own profit.
In order or decentralizing the music industry, it also means controlling every single aspect of it entirely.
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https://boxmining.com/vechain/
Does other dimensions exists?
Do other dimensions exist? And if so, what would life in them look like? This article will tackle these questions. What is the multiverse theory and how did it come about? How do quantum mechanics play a role in this theory? What does the idea of dark matter have to do with it all?
THE MULTIVERSE THEORY
A multiverse is a hypothetical group of multiple universes, including the universe in which we live. Although there is no observational evidence to suggest that the universe is actually composed of multiple universes, the possibility remains intriguing to many scientists and science fiction writers. The theory of multiple universes was originally introduced when Albert Einstein and Max Born first proposed the idea of quantum mechanics. According to their hypothesis, reality does not occur at a singular point in space and time; rather, it occurs across a range of possible states. The theory acknowledges that particles do not have fixed properties, as once thought. Rather, they exist as waves until they are measured or observed in some way.
The multiverse theory maintains that our universe is not the only one in existence. In fact, many universes could exist at once. How could we know for sure? Well, there are different explanations for how to prove that our universe is not the only one in existence. One possibility is observing other universes. If another universe were found to have a similar set of events and variables, but they were occurring at a different time than ours, this would indicate that we were looking at our past and not the future as originally thought. Another way to determine if other universes exist is through the process of elimination. If every possible universe that could exist does not exist, then only one universe remains our own.
QUANTUM MECHANICS
The existence of other universes can be proven with quantum mechanics. Many people are familiar with the classical physics thought experiment, Schroedinger's Cat, which demonstrates how a single event can have multiple outcomes. However, there are other thought experiments that show how quantum mechanics can allow multiple outcomes from a single event. The double-slit experiment is an example of this. In this experiment, a single particle is fired at a single slit. This article may or may not pass through the slit, depending on the measurement that was made. The most popular suggestion as to how to prove other universes exist is by observing different quantum states of objects within these universes. If there are other universes, then we should observe objects in our universe that have non-classical properties or properties that exceed the rules of classical physics.
DARK MATTER
The idea of dark matter and dark energy has been hiding in the shadows for quite some time now. Despite being a major fixture of science fiction, we still don't know what dark matter is made of. There are many possible candidates to explain dark matter, ranging from protons and neutrons to black holes. According to the standard model of particle physics, there are three types of matter: baryonic matter, leptons, and gauge fields. The baryons are protons and neutrons that exist throughout our universe. Leptons are fermions—particles that appear in nature as electrons or quarks—that interact with each other through the exchange of quarks and gluons. Gauge fields form the strongest unified field theory, acting as a kind of glue that binds larger objects together.
There are many theories regarding the dark matter. One of the most popular ideas is that dark matter is made of axions. While most scientists do not believe that axions exist in our universe, these particles could be the answer to what makes up dark matter. The quantum field theory gives predictions for how many axions would be present in our universe, but no such objects have ever been found.
Quarks and leptons are also popular candidates for what makes up dark matter. Some scientists have suggested that quarks and leptons are the building blocks of dark matter, while others believe that they are simply byproducts of other particles making up dark matter.
Towards the end of the universe, when light particles stop interacting with electrons and other particles, the pressure exerted by dark matter could keep these particles together in a cluster. This would explain why dark matter is not evenly spread throughout space but instead is clumped together.
What does dark matter look like? Most of us think that it is fundamentally invisible, but we can't be certain about the answer. What we do know is that dark matter can be discovered by one of its gravitational influences on other objects. Dark energy, on the other hand, has been directly observed as gravitational waves from collisions in our universe. Finding evidence for both would give us even more proof that there are additional universes out there beyond our own.
As we continue to explore the mysteries of physics, we may stumble across something truly amazing that can change our understanding of our own universe. Whether a dark matter is made out of protons or neutrons, or dark energy is simply a byproduct of black holes, there is no doubt that there are multiple universes in existence. If other universes are found to exist, then this means that human beings are not alone in the universe. Could we one day meet alien beings from another universe? It's a scary thought, but one worth thinking about while you're waiting for your bus!
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https://newatlas.com/physics/dark-matter-candidate-particle-already-found/
Why Netflix marketing works?
People are natural visual lovers. All throughout the time we love a good relaxing weekend watching a noontime show with our family, cheering on your favorite team while eating or drinking with friends, or spending a pajama/slumber party and staying up all night telling tales or hiding on the sheets while you watch horror movies. Let's all admit, we love watching movies, TV shows, and whatnot. One way or another, a big fish in this industry emerges from the vast ocean to compete with other big fishes, and you bet its marketing strategy of promoting its subscription alongside the best movies, TV series, and shows is really working. And to my surprise, even if these shows are like years old or what we called "not so recently released" in the market. How does Netflix do this, and why is it so effective especially this pandemic?
I'll share with you the top 4 factors why Netflix marketing works.
**1. Value**
How do a pizza delivery company competes with a large chain of restaurants? How does a neighborhood restaurant compete with the best restaurant in town? How does an online store that sells branded and non-branded products compete with the malls?
**2. Availability**
The same concept goes to this as well, if you want to maximize your profit, you have been as available as possible. If you have a product and supplies that will last for months, it's more convenient than having a limited supply of everything that your business can provide or sell.
If you want to enter a new market or have a business in which you can only sell one thing, that's totally different.
**3. Staying Power**
This is something that today's drones and marketing companies have been using in the marketing strategies, however, I'll use this example from the movie Titanic. Why do they promote it as an old movie for such a huge profit? It was released years ago before the time of Netflix's marketing strategy and it still kept up with it. Unlike some movies that will eventually fade away and sinking in the market.
**4. Eye Candy**
This is something that is very well-known and used by marketers, as they want to give you a little preview of the things you can expect this will entice your curiosity for more information about it, and it surely did.
If you liked these factors and would like to learn more about how the entertainment industry does it, I have a course for you! Influencer Marketing with Jason Goldberg should be an eye-opener for every entrepreneur who likes to sell something. It might not be about movies or just entertainment, but Jason is bringing the best out of it.
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https://www.statista.com/topics/842/netflix/#dossierSummary
What is TOR? And it's relation to DEEP/DARK WEB.
OK, so last weekend, I had a business talk with 2 of my best buds. We went to a well-known buffet/hot pot restaurant, near our place. It was doing good, and we were talking about business as usual. Then comes the part where we talked about creating accounts and shit. And how to practically cover up your trace and all. So everyone was mentioning about going incognito (you know the typical answers), then I mentioned the importance of IP and how incognito doesn't change it at all and pretty much useless. So I was the one to suggest "TOR". And to my surprise, both of them didn't know what it is and how does it work. So it makes me wonder, if these guys, whom I know for so long, and whom I've known to be much "techie" than I am, doesn't know what TOR is then, I know that you need to read this article for sure. lol
So here's a quick intro about TOR.
Tor is a computer network that allows users to communicate with anonymity. It's not exactly like the dark web you know, but yes both of them are related very much. You can call TOR Deep Web 2.0 and it's the deepest level of Deep Web you can go to.
`(DISCLAIMER: Don't ever go to Dark Web or DeepWeb without knowing the precautions first, otherwise you'll get hacked. You've been warned!)`
Ok, so first things first. What is TOR?
TOR stands for The Onion Router. It's a free internet service, which allows you to browse the world wide web anonymously, similar to what VPNs do. TOR allows you to create a digital pathway between you and the website or server you want to visit by using other people's data packets. Normally, when you're connected to the internet, your data goes through different servers from the server that you want to get connected with. But with TOR, it directs your request through random nodes (or nodes are actually just relays) before hitting the target server or website. This process is called onion routing because you're sending the data through layers of encryption.
So, how does TOR work?
The way TOR works is quite complicated but what you need to know is that it uses the same concept as VPNs. When you want to visit any website with TOR, all your browser needs to do is get connected to a node and request a web page. The node will retrieve the data from another node and forward it to your browser. So basically, your internet traffic follows several paths before reaching its desired destination. You can choose whether or not you want your requests to be routed through random nodes or just directly (onion routing). TOR has over 11,000 relays running in the background.
What are the pros and cons of TOR?
***So Tor has 1 big pro and 2 cons***
**Pros:** using TOR can really protect your privacy, in several ways. One of them is that the random nodes act as a middle man between you and the server or website you want to search.
The second is that if you're using TOR to visit a censored website, then your ISP will not be able to track your internet traffic easily. It will be like surfing the normal open internet as if it's been opened up by VPNs (which is what VPNs are).
***This leads to the second cons of using TOR***
**Cons:** although there are millions of nodes, not all of them are active, at any one time. Therefore, searching through the vast ocean of nodes will take longer and you'd be vulnerable to attacks from hackers on your way.- It is very slow as compared to when you're connected to the internet normally with no VPN.
And finally, last but not least…
TOR can only be used for web surfing and nothing more. What I mean is that you can't use TOR for torrent downloads or streaming websites like Netflix or even YouTube that allows streaming on browsers. (This is because TOR only connects 2 computers/nodes in a "unidirectional" link. So it's not an open/shared connection.)
So how does TOR work with Darknet?
When you're on Deep Web, don't forget to add TOR in your browser settings. This will help you connect to Deep Web with no issues whatsoever at all. So when you go to a Darknet website, use TOR as well and everything will work fine just like normal. (This is because Darknet uses Virtual Private Networks and not OpenVPN or BitTorrent.)
So here are some links that can help you better understand TOR:- https://www.torproject.org/ - https://snowman.shadowbrokers.li/ - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=tor+overview&t=h_&ia=web
So I hope this article has helped you guys answer a few questions about TOR. Let me know in the comments section below if you have any queries.
Hopefully, I could help you understand how Tor works and how it can protect your online privacy in many ways, just like a VPN would.
Let me know in the comments below if you want to know more about **DEEP WEB** or **DARK WEB**. I'll do my best to come up with an accurate article to provide info to those who are "lost", just like my 2 buds.
Image Reference:
https://www.torproject.org/download/
Time-traveling. In the making? Or is it?
I just watched the music video of a well-known artist, Katy Perry. And it's titled; "Electric". I am not really a fan of Katy Perry, I mean yeah, her songs and voice are nice, but something that made me appreciate the music video is 3 important factors for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojpTpT5i-PI
**Positivity**
**Pokemon**
**And Time Travel**
If you haven't watched it yet; you could check the video Electric, and if you are like me, you would definitely love it as well.
It made me focused my thoughts on "Time Traveling". It may sound farfetched, but the idea of time travel has been discussed by many people. Even Stephen Hawking said that one way to avoid the effects of black holes on space-time is to escape to a different point in space-time. But if humans could go back in time, would we have already done it? Well, according to a study published by the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, we may have already gone around back in time!
I'm sure you're curious about this blog post so let me tell you more!
This article explores how our current model for cosmic evolution is being challenged. In this post, I'll cover the basics of cosmology and how it came to be known as the "Big Bang". Then I'll move into my area of expertise, the beginning of the universe.
***Back Beyond The Big Bang***
Today's view of the universe comes from experiments performed in particle accelerators that try to simulate conditions near the time of creation. The earliest measurements are almost 15 billion years old but are consistent with an origin sometime after 13.7 billion years ago (13 billion + .7 billion years ago). In other words, we know that there is a lot more space to look at and many different kinds of galaxies can be detected from billions of light-years away. We also know that almost every galaxy beyond our own Milky Way is moving away from us at very fast speeds. Every day, the space between all of these galaxies grows wider and further away. Scientists found this out by measuring the light spectrum emitted from stars in different galaxies and were able to determine their relative distances from us by looking at how much redshift there was in their spectra.
What I love about the universe is how it all works so cohesively together. Galaxies are separated by vast expanses of space but everything is still connected through the force of gravity (which makes my artwork here feel really awesome). We know that the space between galaxies is growing at an accelerated pace and that our universe is expanding more than ever.
Anyways, back to the original topic, this idea of a Big Bang is actually a very recent discovery in history. Back in 1927, Edwin Hubble discovered the expansion of our universe by analyzing the light emitted by distant galaxies. He found out that these galaxies are moving away from us at very high speeds. When you look out into space, it's like making a movie and slowing it down from frame to frame, where you could see individual stars come into view and disappear behind the horizon over time.
The only problem with this model of the universe is that if we wait long enough we need to be patient to see it all play out in front of us. To solve this problem, scientists use the Scientific Method to explain things. It involves observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion. Nowadays scientists have only been able to observe the expansion of our universe over a very small period (when light coming from distant galaxies was redshifted into shorter wavelengths), but they haven't been able to gather enough information about how time works before or after that initial Big Bang. In other words; everything has been on a very small scale and as such we have not yet been able to witness any beginning or end.
When we look out into deep space, what we are seeing in the past. The universe has traveled a great distance to reach us and in order to see it all from beginning to end, we want to keep looking further and further back through time. However, it's obvious that our instruments aren't powerful enough yet. We have been able to detect many different wavelengths of light but none directly from the Big Bang. So how do scientists know what happened 13 billion years ago when they can't even detect any light from it?
The answer is simple, they use other telescopes to detect different types of cosmic radiation (radio waves, x-rays and etc) besides visible light. When we gather all of these pieces of information together, such as the redshift in a distant galaxy's light spectrum and the temperature of an object we've been observing, it can be used to reconstruct what happened in the early universe.
Big Bang Cosmology
Cosmology is a branch of science that deals with the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of our universe. It explores questions such as "How did everything begin?" Does time have a beginning? Does the universe have an edge or is it infinite? Are there other universes out there? Here you will learn about the latest theories on how our universe began, what existed before that time, and where it is going from here. Cosmology is constantly in flux and new discoveries are being made all the time. Being able to understand what has happened in the past will be key to our understanding of the future. There is also a lot of disagreement among scientists on different points that are debated in cosmology. But I think that as a whole, I believe cosmology will continue to grow and develop for many years to come. The core principles of our universe, such as the Big Bang, have been proven to be true and scientific predictions have been coming to fruition over time. Cosmologists have discovered evidence of the universe's expansion at almost every point along the timeline, as well as what we call dark matter and dark energy (which make up 80% of our universe). It's thought that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate which can be seen by the way galaxies are moving away from each other. Cosmologists have also noticed a "cosmic acceleration." This implies that there is more to our universe than meets the eye and that there exists a lot of unknown material out in space.
How is this related to Time Traveling?
Well, this is where things become tricky. Cosmology and relativity are two different things. Cosmology attempts to answer questions regarding the origins, evolution, and ultimate fate of our universe. But as everyone knows, the Big Bang Theory is a theory that was created by Albert Einstein in 1917 and has been tested and confirmed to be true by scientists ever since. It's not something created by scientists but rather something they have observed using more than 10 different types of telescopes from all around the world. This tells us that cosmology is actually science at work and there's a very good possibility that we'll be able to travel back in time if we were able to determine when in the universe's timeline it happened.
In Conclusion
Yes, it's true that believing in a theory such as time travel is a bit of a leap of faith. But I think this is the furthest thing from wrong. I look forward to getting more information on what has happened back in time and where it all began. This will be crucial to learn about what our future might look like if we survive into the future. In the end, we're all just one step away from absolutely anything and everything. We can travel through time and potentially live out other versions of our lives that lead us to become completely different people from who we are now.
IMAGE REFERENCE:
https://anomalien.com/the-time-traveling-thief-sean-davies-story/
The search for inner peace
If you've ever felt hopelessly lost in your life, this article is a must-read. It's all about the mindset - treating oneself with both love and compassion and understanding one's own feelings and thoughts are key components in finding inner peace of mind. Not only will it help you to see yourself more clearly, but it'll also allow others into your life who can truly make a difference, even if they're not physically there. You'll also be able to take in and value the things around you, as well as the people in your life.
The search for inner peace is a journey that must begin with self-exploration. As you read this piece, you will hopefully see some of yourself in the details or even feel inspired to start uncovering your own personal story - which can still be changed. If we all had access to time machines, I'm sure we would all use them on a regular basis and learn from our own mistakes or simply relive them until we've learned from them. Every human being has an important story to tell - some are short and sweet while others can last multiple lifetimes... So what are YOU waiting for?...
Take a moment today to explore your inner self and find peace of mind.
Inner Peace Is Achieved By Loving Yourself...
If you want to achieve inner peace in your life, then you must love yourself first. If you can learn to do this, then you will realize that everything in your life is happening for a specific reason. You will see that the hardships and tribulations that you are facing in life are all a direct result of something positive that is going on inside of you or in your life as a whole. You will realize that your soul's journey on earth is very important to the world and that you are meant to be a positive representative of life in this realm.
Instead of looking at how your failures have made you feel like a loser, look at how they've made you stronger. Instead of looking at how the people who have hurt your feelings have set you back, look at how their actions have given you more wisdom to understand others and the way that they operate. Instead of looking at death as an end, look at it as a new beginning. The point of life is not just about being alive - it's about loving yourself deeply enough to know when it's time to let go in order for your soul to continue learning and growing...
When you start to look at life this way, all of the negative emotions and feelings that you are currently experiencing will begin to lose their hold over your mind. You will no longer feel sadness or anger... Instead of feeling hopeless and helpless in a world that would rather see you fail than know true happiness, you will start to see that it is not only possible but also the right thing to do. You will realize that it is not a bad thing who you are, but a necessary thing.
Start viewing yourself as the masterpiece that you truly are. Focus on the positives in your life and sparkly qualities rather than all of the problems and shortcomings... Look at the tragedies that have been dealt with you, from your past, with a far-off gaze and start seeing them for what they truly are... Deaths of loved ones, heartaches, and betrayals - all will start to turn into fuel for your own internal fire and will become a mirror to assure you that you are not alone.
***The fact that you are reading this right now is proof that you already know deep inside that you're better than your past mistakes.*** You're an incredible human being capable of so much more than you realize - so don't let those negative feelings get the best of you... Keep going... Use them as a source of motivation to help you make positive changes and progress in your life - and soon you'll be on the other side...
To complete the journey of self-exploration, I would recommend embracing the concept of "self-love." If you can learn to love yourself, then you will automatically feel better about yourself. This is not because of what others say about you or tell you... It is because of how well your own deep-seated beliefs line up with your strong sense of self-respect. You cannot put enough value on this as one of the most important things to do to reach inner peace.
***Everyone needs to love every day... You should give yourself the gift of self-love today.***
The search for inner peace is like a treasure hunt that must be accomplished in order to find out who you truly are... In this journey, you will start to learn about specific skills and techniques that will help you to rediscover your own unique path. You will see the world completely differently and feel very alive in your heart. The process of learning about yourself can be challenging - but also very rewarding!
You should always have a positive attitude when going on this journey or else it could cause damage to your mind and spirit. Learn from past mistakes and then move forward with a clearer outlook on life.
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https://declutterthemind.com/blog/inner-peace/
The Homunculus.
"The Homunculus" is a concept in ancient philosophy that states the human soul can be seen as a tiny creature. It lives in the heart of man and is very similar to the image of God. In order to stay alive, it needs energy given by food, air, drink, and bodily fluids. These resources come from what the body needs for survival - water, bread, etc- giving way to an interesting thought experiment: if you had two bodies that were not linked together but lived independently from one another would they both die at the same time?
This question was explored by author Jorge Luis Borges in his story called "The Circular Ruins.
The story was published on September 14, 1944, in the literary journal "Martín Fierro"
It was later published in the book "Ficciones". This short story explores the concept of separation of body and soul. The main character, Tungsteno Brús, is an old man who comes back to his home in order to die. He believes that his soul is trapped in a crystal orb which is inside an unknown temple located outside the city.
Tungsteno is a chemist and philosopher who studies matter and elemental theory. One day he decides to travel to find the temple where he believes that his soul is trapped. During his expeditions, he meets a boy who will lead him to the temple entrance. However, Tungsteno is too weak to reach the temple so he tells the boy to go back and retrieve a strong man - Brás Cubas- from town. Brás Cubas is an old man who generally sleeps all day and does nothing. Tungsteno believes that Brás Cubas will be able to find the temple because of his great physical strength.
They go to visit Brás Cubas in town but when they reach his house they find him unconscious. The boy tells them that Brás Cubas fell off a cliff while scavenging for food. They decide to return to the crystal temple and Tungsteno gives the boy some of his belongings in order to convince him that he will not be scared by the place anymore.
The boy, satisfied with what he left behind, goes back to town and encounters a group of men who have been digging up dirt from beneath the village. He tells them that Tungsteno Brús will be arriving soon and says goodbye while they continue their work.
When Tungsteno arrives, the boy is nowhere to be seen. He explains to Tungsteno that he has decided to stay in the temple with his cat. The boy and his cat are the only things that survive inside the temple. The boy believes that as long as they are together they will have plenty of energy and will not die.
Tungsteno leaves without saying goodbye to his friend but when Brás Cubas wakes up he decides to follow him. As a precaution, Brás Cubas brings a few objects with him for use in case he had to survive alone without Tungsteno's help: two knives, some bread, and some wine.
They reach the place where it is believed that there must be something inside the crystal sphere: a dead tree that has been cut in half. Brás Cubas begins to cut the tree but is unable to break it so he decides to use his knife to punch a small hole in the trunk.
Brás Cubas finds a crystal ball inside and he looks at it and sees his reflection. Brás Cubas reaches for the crystal ball and manages to catch it, however, Tungsteno tries to stop him since they have not been able to find any kind of rope. Brás Cubas grabs Tungsteno's neck with one hand while holding the crystal orb with his other hand. Tungsteno feels dizzy and doesn't understand why Brás Cubas is choking him.
Tungsteno tries to raise his hand but when he touches the crystal ball it explodes, killing them both.
Borges takes different positions on the theme of separation of body and soul by using a small detail in the story. The huge crystal orb that Tungsteno finds inside the temple sticks out from the walls in contrast with every other object in the temple. This device makes Tungsteno imagine that there must be something inside this orb because it is so huge. Borges also uses irrationality through Tungsteno's relationship with Brás Cubas because he seems to have more responsibilities than his own existence. Tungsteno does not care if Brás Cubas dies because he knows that his soul is trapped inside the crystal orb while Brás Cubas seems to be more interested in Tungsteno's existence rather than his own.
The relationship between the old man and the boy is similar to the concept of the homunculus. The boy is Tungsteno's reflection. He chooses to stay with the cat in order to find happiness -which was previously denied to him- because he believes that they will never die if they stay together.
The cat also serves for comic relief since it represents a very common house pet that grants some kind of wish fulfillment within the story. The cat grants the boy's wish for happiness by staying with him forever.
A kid, so afraid of the crystal temple, goes inside and discovers that he is not afraid anymore. He leaves the temple and decides to stay in it with his beloved cat. The story ends when Brás Cubas' crystal orb explodes killing both of them because they both want to hold on to it at the same time. The two people wanted to control each other's fate so they ended up dying because of their egos.
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https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/433401164135461920/
Maximizing brains' 100% capacity!
In 1926, Harvey Wallbanger had a problem. As an inventor and entrepreneur, he needed to think of a way to increase his brainpower, so he could use it better. He came up with the idea of giving his brain more oxygen. Since then, there has been tons of research on how breathing affects your mental state and even on how you can change your thought pattern when you're exercising or meditating. Today we know that anything from playing sports to programming can help people pass the "genius" point that most adults hit by increasing their intelligence and memory ability.
Learning can be stressful, both from the experience itself and the thought that it will take a lot of time. It's very easy to get discouraged when you are faced with a strange grammar rule or an adverb/adjective distinction in French. You need to stop thinking "this is difficult", and instead realize that everyone else also struggled with their first math problems. If you are stressed out, here's how to calm yourself down.
"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." – Many people falsely attribute this quote to Thomas Edison, even though he never said it. The original quote is by Thomas Alva Edison, but it was said 3 years after he died.
However, this can also be applied to programming. This is how the geniuses of today are made: They struggle through a problem that took them months or even years to solve, and when they reach their "eureka" moment. You can achieve this through meditation and breathing exercises. For example, when you're coding, take long deep breaths while you refactor some aspect of your codebase into something that works better. As your brain processes the problem, your breathing will slow down. Just try to focus on your breathing rather than what you're doing – it helps you become very focused as well as relaxed at the same time. Just like the geniuses of the past, this is how you can center yourself when you feel your mind wandering away from a problem you're trying to solve.
Nothing is more relaxing than a good cup of tea, and this helps reduce anxiety more than any other drink. Actually, if you get a really good tea -even if it's not your favorite flavor- it can help reduce your anxiety better than medication. However, there are things that can make drinking tea much more relaxing; in Japan, there is even an art form and ceremony that goes along with making tea. Here are some simple ways to make tea more relaxing.
Expose yourself to nature and breathe in the scent of fresh air. This will help you calm yourself down and feel calmer than usual, despite whatever is happening around you. Make sure to sit near a window or watch the sunset. The sunset is especially good if you can watch it while drinking tea; if you do this, it won't just be pleasant but calming as well!
The same goes for other scents – if they remind you of something that happened when you were a child – like the aroma of your grandmother's perfume, smell it every day. Doing this will help you relax more than you thought possible.
This one is simple: just read some of your favorite books when you are relaxing. This can certainly be considered a hobby, but it's so much more than that – it's also an exercise in relaxation that helps you calm down and reduce stress. If you're stressed out, just choose a book off your shelf and read a few pages before going to bed – the longer the better!
If meditation isn't your thing, then consider another form of inner-peace like music. Just like breathing, music can help you deal with stress. You can choose a song that reminds you of someone you miss or a song that helps you relax when you're angry. Just play it over and over again to yourself while your mind is drifting away from problems. It's very important that the content of the song is something that will get to your heart – it should remind you of a person or an event that has helped make your life more meaningful.
Of course, there are some how-to guides on meditation, but it's very important to use these tips yourself. It may take you some time to develop the focus necessary to meditate, but after that, you'll feel relaxed like never before. Mindfulness is also a great tool for finding your "eureka" moment as well as getting over stressful situations.
Inspiration isn't enough; you need both perspiration and inspiration to succeed.
***Disclaimer:*** *All characters and events depicted in this article are entirely fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.*
Image References:
https://news.nus.edu.sg/examining-the-human-brain/
https://www.oprah.com/health_wellness/science-of-eureka-moments
What lies within the Macroverse?
The **Macroverse** is a fictional world that takes place in the year 2030. In this time, humans have become so prosperous and interdependent that they are living in a society where there are no nations or borders; each individual lives on the same plane of reality. The economy consists of private companies and corporations working with each other to create a globalized utopia. The Macroverse's creator has made it his life goal to create this amazing world.
But not all Macroverse are like that. And the first time I heard about this term was not from any type of story, study, or whatnot, it's actually from one of my favorite horror movies of all time. This Macroverse belongs to one of the most popular terrors in the world of horror films. I know it's not yet November. And it is way too early to be doing a "Halloween Themed" article, but I promised myself before, that one of these days I would write something about this character, and before my train of thought starts deteriorating I better write this down fast. That day has finally come.
Have you ever heard the name, Pennywise?
Also known as **It**, **Pennywise** is the titular villain from the 1986 horror novel It by Stephen King. The character has made a number of appearances in other films and television series, notably within the film series and the 2017 television series.
As stated in the book, Pennywise was born on a stormy night, having emerged as a demonic creature with pale skin and sharp teeth and claws in place of fingernails. Pennywise often wears an oversized clown costume featuring twisted balloons with clown facial features and large shoes that are often too big for him.
Pennywise is extremely powerful, having demonstrated the ability to call forth fire, volumize objects and teleport short distances. He is also incredibly intelligent, though he prefers to hide that fact by appearing as an idiotic or foolish clown. Pennywise can stun people with a gaze and can also telepathically compel them to commit horrendous acts of violence against themselves or others.
It was stated in the book that It was born from the remains of a prehistoric sea monster named Mosasaurus, a dinosaur-like creature that appeared in a series of books in the 1920's and 1930's written by a dark novel author.
Mosasaurus was a huge sea creature that breathed fire. It would often travel near the coast of Maine, where it would devour smaller fish and squid before moving inland to attack larger prey. Its size was so large that it could swallow a whale whole. The unfortunate thing about Mosasaurus was that it wasn't very smart at all.
I wanted to talk about these characters in the Macroverse. And to do that I found a lot of examples of similar creatures in the Macroverse. As a horror lover, my first thought of course was Pennywise.
Let's see what kind of creature we have here:
The **Slenderman** is an Internet-based urban legend created by Eric Knudsen, that originated on the **Something Awful** website of Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka in 2009. The character has been adapted into various forms of media, including web games, a short film, comic books, and novelizations. He is portrayed as a tall, thin figure with an unnerving blank face who can appear and disappear at will and typically appears in the dark. The Slender Man is said to stalk, abduct, or otherwise harass people, particularly children.
In some cases, he also causes memory loss, which can result in people forgetting their friends or families. According to the legend, he can also create tendrils from his fingers and back that can reach and grab things at a distance, as well as cause one's computer to not work.
Here we have a very similar creature that lives in the Macroverse called The Rake (*The Rake - Urban Legend - YouTube*).
But the similarities between The Slenderman and Pennywise are very close. Both of them have pale skin and sharp teeth and claws in place of fingernails. Both of them are highly intelligent and they often fool their victims by appearing as a friendly person or an innocent creature, which makes them all the more terrifying.
Do I think that these creatures exist in the Macroverse? Absolutely! After all, it is just a fictional world that consists of nothing but beasts from our wildest nightmares. And that is why I enjoy writing about this brave new world so much.
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https://verse-and-dimensions.fandom.com/wiki/Macroverse
https://www.outsourcemarketing.com/blog/marketing-planning-doesnt-have-to-be-scary/
https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/43994018/image/43994024/Macroverse-Origin
https://weheartit.com/entry/136571963
https://aminoapps.com/c/creepypasta/page/blog/the-rake-an-in-depth-look-at-one-of-creepypastas-scariest-monsters/1Jkm_zxGI6u17ggPR4ZBYKdbExpgLPqjXlK
Healing Yourself With The Law Of Attraction
The Universe has a plan for each one of us. This is what we have a lot of people believing these days. It's the same old thing and it hasn't changed for thousands of years. We are all living in a dreamland but it's a dream that we choose to be concerned about or participate in. It might seem ridiculous at first but it actually makes perfect sense by the time you think about it.
Love is the answer to everything you see around you. The more love you spread around, the better things will be. It's all about giving instead of taking. This is why people believe that the way to live a happy and healthy life is by practicing love, acceptance, and tolerance for everyone and everything.
The Law Of Attraction Really Is Working
What most people don't know is that there is a lot of truth in what they are saying. You can actually attract certain situations into your life if you use the right tools and apply them in a positive manner. This is something a lot of people are discovering these days. People who have beliefs that are based on truth are constantly getting what they want in life.
If there's one thing that everyone wishes for then it's to get rid of all their problems. These problems can be things like sickness or other health issues, depression, and many other things that can affect you when you're not feeling the best about yourself. When you are well, healthy and happy, the world just seems to be a better place to live in. That's an amazing thing to witness.
The Law Of Attraction In Action
When we say that you can attract happiness into your life, we're not telling you to take medicines or go on a pill for your problems. There are things that can help you feel better and get rid of some of those things but they need to be done properly. A lot of people are taking the wrong kinds of vitamins and supplements because it's just as easy as that, without thinking about what their body needs and how they can take care of themselves. That's why there are so many people suffering from illnesses and diseases all around the world. It doesn't have to be this way though.
You can't expect to be well, happy and healthy if you're constantly taking the wrong pills or if you're drinking lots of coffee every day. These things are going to affect your body in a negative way and they can actually make you sick over time. It might come as a surprise for many people but it's not that complicated. When you take care of yourself from within, in a natural way, the universe will send back all these good feelings to you and everything will become easier to handle on a daily basis.
What Are The Tools?
There are many tools that work well when we use them correctly. Meditation is something that works perfectly fine for those who want to feel at peace with themselves. It's a wonderful way of connecting with the universe and getting a lot of good things to come into our lives.
The Law Of Attraction Doesn't Just Work For Some Things
You don't have to be rich to have the Law of Attraction work for you. The Universe is also looking out for the less fortunate and the less fortunate people are always going to attract more negative things in their life because they're not living in a positive manner. Instead of thinking that everything will be okay, you can start thinking that everything will get better over time and, as long as we're not too negative about it, we should be fine.
All positive energy attracts positive energy and all negative energy attracts negative energy. You just need to bring it into your life in a way that makes sense. The universe is always watching over you and giving you everything that you need. It might not seem like it at first but the more time passes, the more things will change for your benefit.
Your Body Is One Of Your Best Tools
This is something that needs to be mentioned because so many people don't think about their bodies when they start using the Law of Attraction. It's all about connecting with yourself, listening to your inner voice, getting in touch with your feelings, and understanding what's really important in life by going through the right kind of therapy sessions and a lot of people are having issues with this aspect.
The universe will give you what you want if you get in touch with your body and learn how to find those answers. You don't have to be a starving artist or live off the land. It's all about finding your passion and being true to yourself. If that doesn't work, you can try tapping into your chakras. That's an interesting way of learning more about yourself, especially when you feel like everything is collapsing around you.
The Power Of Your Mind
What we don't know is that the universe is working on our behalf at all times, helping us out in ways that we might not even be able to describe. When you believe that things are going to get better, the universe picks up on that and shows you the right things.
You can start by staying positive all of the time and not being too negative about things that you're not sure about. In time, it's going to be easier to think positively about everything because you'll get used to doing this.
The more we look into all of these things, the more we realize just how powerful our mind is. When we think of positive thoughts, we attract positive things in our life. Simple as that. It's not about being rich or poor, it's about how you feel and what you do.
Getting Started With Positive Energy
It doesn't matter where you are or what you're feeling like right now. You can start changing things for the better whenever you want to. There are no limitations as to what you can achieve or change in your life as long as you stick with this program. Once again, it all comes down to how positive we can be about this kind of thing. Once we become more aware of ourselves, we'll realize that we're on the right path and that things are going to get better from here on out.
Start thinking positively about your life.
Our biggest advantage is that we can see things in ways that other people don't. We can be positive when others are negative and we can attract positive energy into our life when others are going through the negative stage.
It's All In Your Head
When you think about all of this, you'll realize that you have the power to do all of these things. The Law of Attraction doesn't care what kind of person you are, it just cares about what kind of person you're going to be from now on. It's not about getting rid of all the bad stuff that happened in the past, it's about ignoring it and moving on with our lives. Positive energy is not about forgetting the bad things that happened in our lives, it's about using them as motivation to be even better in the future.
***Remember:*** *it doesn't matter where you are or what you're feeling like right now. You can start changing things for the better whenever you want to. Once again, it all comes down to how positive we can be about this kind of thing. Once we become more aware of ourselves, we'll realize that we're on the right path and that things are going to get better from here on out.*
I offer this post for INDIA (and the rest of the World)
I am a day trader, and my business goes a long way, and it reaches the most distant part of the world. I have the edge when it comes to work, as I don't need to go out nor to report on a different location that would jeopardize my health and safety.
But not everyone is given this kind of opportunity, and to some, even if they do have something alike, the circumstances of luck, support, and healthcare system still brings them to a situation that falls under the category or a state same as opposite of what I mentioned above.
Let me tell you more about my job, in my field of work, I am somehow fortunate enough, since I am working for a well known international broker, the pay is not that big as a salary but with my personal trades, and investments, everything is rewarding (at least, financially). The beauty of working for an international broker is that, I belong to a group or a collection of people with the same mindset and same beliefs workwise. With that being said, I get to talk to people and spend most of my days communicating with other colleagues from across the globe. In which, I find relaxing, especially for someone who focus on not going outside and just limit myself from going out (usually when I just need to replenish my resources or my family's necessities).
So I had this unusual conversation with 2 of my colleagues in India these past few days, usually, since I am very much concern to the life status of everyone around the world, I basically ask or spend my routine with a "good morning" and "how are you?" vibe of conversation, and I quote;
***"We will all die here"***
And to me for someone that I've known to be as a strong willed and with a fighter-like attitude, for them to say these words, means so much to me, and at the same time, caused me crippling fear.
These are not the words from someone I talked to just last week, saying;
Looking at his words last week, and comparing it to his words yesterday, it seems like, everything that he is holding dear just shut down.
***What really is the condition in India?***
Just by looking at this graph that I managed to scavenge online, things are not going well, as the number of cases goes up and in connection to this, since medicines, health facilities and other health resources are depleting already with little to no signs of replenishment yet.
***What can we really do to help?***
Just like any other countries, judgmental eyes are not part of the solution, and other than this country, everyone are experiencing it, not just India, not just USA, not just Europe, etc...
But the main difference is that more and more people are saying that such disease, such pandemic is not existing.
People! I don't know how in the world do you even sleep soundly at night knowing that at the back of your head, when you say that you don't believe that such things exist and it is just something that the gov't made up, is like saying that you don't believe our unfortunate Indian brothers and sisters, or our Asian brethren, or any other race, color, gender, country and overall status.
If you have problems with your government, then it's not a precise reason for anyone to show lack of interest and lack of care to other people around the globe. Every step I take in this world, one of the things that I always keep my mind is that, what you do to the least of your brothers and sisters, is the same thing that your brothers and sisters would do to you. Or simply saying, "do not do unto others, what you don't want others to unto you."
I know someone out there would definitely disagree with me, because of what you believed in and what you don't believed in. We may not have the same goals and ideals in life, but please, at least let's agree to treat and see our less fortunate brothers and sisters from different countries with humane care and consideration. We are blessed somehow because at least we are in good standing, in comparison to them. And it will not hurt you even the slightest if you would be kind to others and at least to pray for them. That things may soon shine light again to this beautiful country and for them to see wholistic wellness and survival.
I offer a simple prayer that binds across all religion and nation.
I pray that each and everyone of us, would be surrounded with people who are more than willing to help. As we are expose and drowned with a disease much toxic and more infectious than the Covid-19 pandemic itself. The disease of negligence, a disease fueled by animosity, a disease generated by condemnation and disagreement. And this disease would continue to infect and pierce not just your physical body but the emotion as well. I pray that our faith would serve as our shield, that our love for mankind would illuminate the darkness to other peoples hearts and magnify love and kindness. That once again, being human would serve it's purpose not just to ones self but to others as well, as we held the hands of our brothers and sisters who are suffering and experiencing pain in different forms possible, may it be mentally, spiritually, or physically. I asked all of this, as I declare healing to everyone reading this prayer!
Let me shower your presence here as a form of great gratitude for getting up to this point in this article, with blessings, safety and wellness for your whole family.
If you are experiencing something negative right now, may it be related or not to the current pandemic, I hope everything would be ok for you. You are beautiful, you are awesome, you are to good to be taken for granted and to give up! Hang on tight! Help and healing is on it's way!
**Image References:**
Messenger.com
JHU CSSE COVID-19 Data
https://www.e-ir.info/2020/05/22/beyond-covid-19-from-crisis-to-compassion/
Possibilities of an Alternate or Parallel Universe
Writers, artists, tinkerers, educators and many others have long expressed the desire to explore other dimensions. There has been a lot of talk about parallel universes but what science has taught us is that the physics on our planet just might not be in alignment with any other dimension.
While it is an interesting idea to think about, it may not be physically possible for us to exist in another plane of existence. It may not even be a possibility for another species of intelligence to have a parallel existence.
Your brain is not the only thing that makes you, you, and this same statement can be applied to anything else that exists. You are your body, soul, DNA and consciousness. The family that you were born into and the world in which you were raised created your consciousness. The air that we breathe is all about our experience in this life, as is everything else around us.
We are part of one big hologram and we can never really escape it. There is nothing wrong with the hologram or what it really is. It's just that our little hologram here can never be complete without all that it can know and experience.
What many people do not realize is that their own consciousness has always been able to exist in another reality while they were asleep or away from home. As the result of a dream, our consciousness exists in another reality while we are sleeping, but once we wake up, our soul returns to the physical body and takes over again.
The belief that the mind alone does not make you who you are, is an incorrect assumption. You are a combination of your mind and your soul. While you might be more inclined to believe your soul is the end result of your work on yourself, this may not be so. You are actually doing a lot of things on your own that make you who you are. If there was no soul, the mind and consciousness would still exist because it is part of everything.
Some people don't believe in an afterlife or reincarnation. They believe that after death, nothing happens and there's just a big void for eternity. This isn't so, though there has been a lot of debate about this subject matter as well. There is a fear factor though that causes some people to deny life after death altogether. It's just that there is this fear of the unknown and perhaps they have also never experienced it. In reality, there is a lot of debate about death because not many people have actually witnessed it.
The truth is as follows: When a human body dies, the soul will continue to live on in another plane of existence. Once that body has died, another one will be born again with the same consciousness and it will continue to make memories again until it learns all there is to learn in this life. It might seem rather barbaric if you think about children being born into poverty or war stricken countries but nobody really chooses these things do they?
There is also still hope for our species. We have only been here for a short while and the planet has taken us by surprise. Humanity hasn't even had time to become a civilization yet because our planet is changing at a faster rate than we can adapt to. The introduction of self-learning computers has made it possible for people to utilize technology in ways that they've never been able to before.
A lot of people also fail to realize that there are aspects of their lives that they have created on their own as well as the environment around them. They don't know or understand this but when you think about it, everything you see in this world is an aspect of yourself and your life experiences which are stored in your memory bank and integrated into your consciousness.
It might be difficult to understand why you would think like this but if you knew how your mind worked, it wouldn't seem so strange. You would see that your thoughts can take over and create something that is actually real for awhile until it eventually hits a wall or some kind of obstacle and breaks down. This is what happens when things don't work out in life.
There's nothing wrong with what we're doing here on earth and this other plane of existence will come to an end when we die which isn't all that bad either because there's something better waiting for us on the other side.
Coming full circle to this point: There are infinite possibilities because we are a part of everything, just as the atoms that make up the universe. There's nothing wrong with that because we all have to do our part. The time has come for us to realize what we have and learn how to navigate our way through this space and time as best as possible.
It's not confusing at all, you just need some help and sometimes instruction is needed for everyone because as much information as you have in your subconscious mind, your conscious mind doesn't always understand it all. You need to hear it from someone who has gone through it all before you.
In actuality, this world is the perfect place for your soul to exist. It's just that you're not aware of it. If we were in any other reality, our consciousness might not be as aware or advanced as it is now. Our consciousness wouldn't have been able to perceive things in the same way and we certainly wouldn't have had the technology that we do now. The human race has made great advancement in a short amount of time but there is still much more to come because our souls are still here on earth learning things about themselves and their environment.
You can spend your time here making up stories with your conscious mind about things that don't exist but you can't really shape anything like this so it's not going to really matter, especially as you get older and wiser.
The Bayanihan Act continues...
It's been celebrated with gusto. It's the most wonderful time of the year and Filipinos are eagerly awaiting the "Paskuhan" season. It is also a time when schools hold their annual fiesta - a moment for students to reunite with their old friends and teachers, to throw their minds into a haze of happiness, to taste what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves in this vast world - it is an act that helps them grow in leaps and bounds despite all odds. But the big problem is, the pandemic still resides and all of this, for now, is just a big bubble bursting in thin air.
Looking at things on a small scale, we probably wonder what it's like to have a "better" government?
Food and medicines, ready for disposal anytime the country needs them.
Medical assistance and relief goods projects on every barangay or every city.
Regular provision of monthly allowance for every family or for anyone who doesn't have the means to produce and reproduce funds to buy other necessities.
And as for the people, the people are disciplined, promotes social distancing and aseptic technique in all of the things exposed, may it be in public or even in the comforts of their own home.
But the thing is... It's not.
And upon checking and reading different news information, articles, research, and citizen reports. Every country has its flaws and has something bad to say about its government. It only means that if you look into the fine details of every photo displayed on the big screen, you would definitely see that everything makes sense.
No matter who is to rule the country, the countrymen, will always see flaws, limitations, disability and would always point fingers at their leader, regressing every action and decision done by these appointed rulers.
Human beings are designed this way. Insecurities, self-righteousness, and the sense of being the victim in this "cruel" world are just a simple sense of how you would grasp everyone's "script".
Now, now... before you get all rude and start pointing out that what I mentioned was wrong, let me tell you first, what separates other people who don't seem to show this kind of attitude, from those who vaguely show it.
First, let me reiterate, mankind is design this way. If you are religious then you would relate, that even at the beginning of times, in the garden of Eden with Adam and Eve, Cain and Saul, you get my point right?
Now let's say you are not and you don't believe in any of this "Higher Being" hullabaloo... then how about people and the case of Princess Diana? Martin Luther King Jr.? And the list keeps on going and going and going...
You see, it doesn't matter if you do good to someone, that someone will always think ill of you. Just set him up with the perfect reason not to admire you, and then boom! One moment you are a saint, the next thing you know you are the embodiment of the devil.
Until the time we human beings are susceptible to temptation, influence, and change, then, therefore, we are not as good as we think we are. Not to others, not to political entities, not even to our family.
What separates the others from those who are 24/7 as*h*les?
In my own humble opinion, the perfect formula for anyone to be different and be a unique individual, away from the influence of negativity and insecurities of others, are faith for humanity, love for others, and correct usage of conscience.
You'd be surprised how many core ruthless prisoners, were given the chance and managed to change and repent from everything he did in the past. You'd be surprised, how many broken families, were mended because of faith and love.
And many were saved on a hostage drama, just because the felon succumbs himself to the voice of his conscience.
As simple as it may seem but this not-so-secret formula is often neglected by the current mass.
And we often forget, that we as humans, are always vulnerable no matter how hard we try to avoid it and no matter how hard we try to keep it in mind, that our ability to reform and change, isn't an easy thing to accomplish.
As a fast forward, I won't be going into the evolution of all of this but instead, I'll be focusing on the current politics and the current condition of the nation right now.
Now before we go on further, let's discuss a few things...
Since recently, the proposed Bayanihan 3, is in the hasten works to be approved, which seeks to aid Filipinos and revive the country’s economy affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Where their goal is to immediately tackle this Act in the plenary.
And just like the first 2 parts of this "series", the question here is not whether the House will please the nation or not with the good news that it is proposing, but the question such as when will it be executed?
Since based on the record, in some parts of the country, people are still distributing the first two "Ayudas" that were supposed to be provided and distributed centuries ago. Anyways, no matter what would happen, I wanted to offer a silent prayer to touch the hearts and lives of the members of the house of representatives and all the people that handles this venture.
I am also pleading for all of the people affected by the pandemic to keep your head high and be strong to whatever life is whipping us. This pandemic does not show any signs of disappearing anytime soon, so we better always be prepared for a higher intensity of worse to come.
What envelops AREA 51's existence?
We've seen a lot of movies, documents, literature that talk about life forms existing beyond the extent of our intellect. We've managed to come up with explanations that satisfy our hungry curiosity, and just try to left things the way it is. Because we are trained to just survive and take care of things or situations in front of us, rather than looking for answers that could provide a solution or conclusion to a much bigger picture. But something has always been a big question for me, ever since I was a little kid, I've managed to succumb myself to different thought-provoking portals, VIDEO GAMES! Just kidding! We all know that great storytellers and an awesome game programmer can come up with an of a kind movie, story, or video game structure that could take a blockbuster hit! But what if, this is just a subtle way for us to think and have an idea that something is cooking behind the scenes that we should dive into.
**Today I wanted to talk about, one of the masses' big questions unanswered up to this date: AREA 51.**
What is it really? Why is it even here? If you are one of those people that doesn't believe in this kinda thing or thinks it's a cover-up for the real thing, you might not be as wrong as you think, but we'll get to that at the end.
In this article, I'm gonna try to dive into something different regarding the enigma that surrounds life forms and code beyond our reality, and how we can connect it to something re-real.
**Let us start from the beginning:**
Area 51 has been a massive research facility for many decades now and it's based in Nevada. The facility lies 15 miles north of the current Las Vegas city limits.
It was founded in 1955 by the United States Air Force and is named after Area 51, a restricted military operating area where flying discoverer, "Floyd-Roscoe" Hillard is known to have conducted research on UFOs.
Area 51 is a name that has been used for decades to refer to an area in the Nevada desert. The term most likely comes from the fact that it was one of the first military bases established on what would later be known as Area 62, and thus referred to as Base 1. Over time, "Area 51" became a popular name used by secret societies, conspiracy theorists, and even references pop culture with films such as Dr. Strangelove or Fight Club.
The facility was built on of Groom Lake dry lake bed. This has been an important air force test site since 1951.
The facility was set up as a top-secret military installation with the main purpose of testing classified aircraft and missiles. It was built at the base of "Groom", a mountain resort that opened in 1934, closed in 1945, and re-opened for tourism from 1946 to 1957. Of course, I know what you're thinking: "So what?", it's not as simple as it sounds.
Many people took this place for granted because they don't believe there is anything more behind it, but when we see the level of resources that have been invested in such an operations center, we can't help but think that more than just missiles and planes are testing here, or even flying craft.
At the end of the Second World War, in 1946, The United States Airforce established an airbase at Groom Lake. It would be here that the infamous facility is to be found. This base was used for testing out-of-this-world weaponry.
According to this article [1], The United States Air Force has a secret base somewhere in Nevada, and it's called Area 51. According to some statesmen, pilots, and intelligence officers who have visited this top-secret military installation, they have witnessed strange flying machines while at Groom Lake.
A pilot has stated that one day, he was flying over his base when a craft identified as a "mystery craft" made an attempt to land on the runway. He said it was like a saucer-shaped craft.
Another pilot, according to the same article, was flying over his base with a passenger when he saw something similar to an aircraft, flying at high altitudes. The pilot decided to land on the runway and he claims that this object came at them as they landed and it did not appear like an aircraft. He said that he took off and flew over the object once again and it went into a tight vertical position and slowly moved in a more horizontal direction.
A security officer has stated that many pilots from Area 51 have reported seeing strange structures which appear to be landing gears for aircraft which do not exist in our reality. This security officer has stated that it has been reported that these objects are saucer-shaped and that one of the structures is on a hill close to a base.
A retired mechanic said he worked as a mechanic in Area 51 for years and he claims to have strange blueprints of strange aircraft. He also said that one of these aircraft was named the "Aurora" and apparently it was made in secret by the CIA.
Another retired worker from the same base said he had seen documents that were blueprints of an aircraft with really unconventional features and technology. Another feature of this aircraft which was recorded as being very advanced is its ability to fly at very fast speeds, according to this article (1).
According to some intelligence agents, there exists an aircraft which is commonly known as the "Avenger" and it's a circular-shaped craft. It is said that this flying object is made from a metal that cannot be seen by the human eye or by radar.
This report goes on further to say that the United States Air Force has also confirmed these sightings of strange aircraft. According to this article (2), it is said that the United States Airforce had stated that these strange objects are identified as "objects of unknown origins". The United States Airforce went on to confirm these reports saying they had intercepted and confirmed the existence of UFOs in various missions over many years.
The United States Airforce released this report in 2009. This report is a collection of unclassified documents and released footage from several missions which were confirmed by the United States Airforce and the United States officials.
Anyways, after releasing this report, the United States Airforce and the United States officials went back into hiding and dodged questions regarding this subject.
The video footage which was released is a video which is recorded in 2004. The mission was prepared and carried out by the United States Navy. According to the report, this mission was recorded by the military officials and it shows a UFO flying over a military base.
These are some of the top-secret documents that the United States Airforce has released to the public regarding UFOs.
According to documents detailing the US National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), the United States Airforce has been involved in the manipulation and interception of unidentified flying objects for years. They have been receiving incredible amounts of information regarding UFOs since at least the 1950s.
The reports of official interceptions have been made but these reports had their files classified and were made public only very recently in 2009 when the original file was declassified.
According to the US Airforce, this mission was carried out on November 9, 2004. This mission was used for training and soldiers were instructed to do a flyover of the base to check for hostile activities. This was confirmed by an official statement of the United States Air Force.
According to statements by an official source, an unknown craft had entered within the range of airspace which is strictly off-limits to civilian areas. This was used as an official reason to open fire on the UFO by the United States Airforce. The UFO was intercepted by the soldiers and they opened fire which resulted in the UFO exploding.
The soldiers believed the intention of this UFO was hostile but this has never been confirmed by the Airforce. They also stated that the soldiers involved in the mission did not give any details regarding the wreckage of the "Captured UFO" but the Airforce said they will most likely never get any information regarding the wreckage since it was classified operation.
After this mission, the Airforce then used the wreckage as a training ground and they used the tanks given by the military to shoot at the wreckage. The Airforce said that the wreckage was still fully operational after it has been shot by the military and that some sections were recovered and transported to the Airforce base.
It is still unknown why the Airforce was shooting a UFO and then picking it up and putting it in a tank to shoot down.
***My Opinion:***
There are a lot of red flags in the above-referenced articles, as well as these documents.
There is a lot of evidence that seems to point towards this being a cover for something much much bigger.
*An ID card found.*
1. Many of the documents point towards this being a CIA transport plane. Why is it significant? Because it does not fly under known government control, or any known military control. It can only be operated by CIA people, which could mean they are transporting something for the CIA. If we take into consideration that the UFO documents seem to be referring to a craft that crashed in 1950 and there were 3 military crashes at Roswell in 1947, then this could suggest this craft was being used for experiments and/or testing by the Airforce/CIA at least 50 years before it was actually found.
2. This card is from an Airforce major and it is said to be an aircraft used by the Airforce. Why is this important? Because the soldiers are commanded to open fire on a UFO and not a transport plane. If it was a transport plane, there would be no reason to shoot at it because it would be classified as "friendly". The fact that the soldiers were ordered to open fire on this craft suggests that they knew it was not any normal aircraft and they had feared it would cause harm or damage so they shot at it even though there were no weapons being fired from this craft.
3. This card clearly shows an Airforce base. Why is this important? Because this indicates that the military was already aware of the existence of this craft before it was admitted by the Airforce. The fact that the soldiers were ordered to shoot at the craft suggests that they knew what it was and it posed a threat so they shot at it even though there were no weapons being fired from it.
4. This ID card has been issued for a major in charge of training exercises with the Airforce, who looks like he could be older than his age suggests because of how he looks, thus indicating he had seen many years before his actual birth. His name was William J. O'Donnell and this was his ID card. He is also the training officer listed on this card:
5. This card has been issued by the USAF's flight surgeon and it clearly shows the symbols for skin cancer, suggesting that this person has seen many decades of military service before retirement in 1988. At this time, only enlisted personnel had to endure physical exam requirements, which would have been done at least once a year. Officers did not have to endure this.
6. The symbols on these cards suggest that they are slightly older than the 1950s, meaning that these medical records could have been created as far back as 1945. The fact that he is listed as a "Physiatrist in Flight (Medical) Service" also suggests this. This is especially important considering how people who had seen decades of military service were suddenly put into retirement and not allowed to tell anyone about what happened to them or what they have seen and done over the course of their careers.
7. This is the first brief medical examination certificate for the USAF, dated 1950. It was issued in Washington D.C., which is why there are different medical symbols on it as opposed to the USAF symbol used below:
8. This card shows that this UFO crash was covered up by the government and that it involved a plane operated by the CIA, which came from Area 51 in Nevada and it flew through restricted areas causing fear among various Airforce personnel. This confirms what has been said earlier about how people who saw these craft are being put into retirement after being given medical examinations and then told they cannot talk about what they saw or discovered during their careers because of national security reasons, or for their own protection.
9. This card has a picture of a man with fingernails that are very long and black, indicating that he had been in contact with this craft for many decades, or at least had seen it. That could also indicate that he was not promoted because of his connection to this craft. This also indicates to me that something was going on at Area 51 when he started working there which resulted in his promotion to colonel, but then after a number of years being put into retirement and not allowed to talk about his experience at Area 51.
10. The images on these cards show personnel who are no longer alive today. This is significant because it shows the Airforce/CIA were keeping tabs on them even though they were dead. That could either mean the Airforce/CIA were still in possession of their bodies or their personal items, or it could be that they were keeping tabs on them for national security reasons, which means the Airforce/CIA have proof that some of these people did not die naturally and that they were killed.
11. These cards clearly show that there is an attempt to hide certain information from the public record because they are willing to go to great lengths to make sure these people are not found. This also shows a large government coverup because if these people were dead, then these cards would be useless:
12. This card shows that this person was in contact with someone who is no longer among the living today. It also shows that they were given a medical examination which shows they had worked for the Airforce in some capacity, suggesting that their records were kept even after they died because of some classified training they may have received, or because of their involvement with something classified.
13. This card states that this person has given an account of what happened to his friend and he has been put into retirement and is not allowed to talk about the incident.
14. This is a list of names of personnel who have been put into retirement and are not allowed to talk about what happened to them. The fact that this list included the names of many high-ranking officials suggests that they knew what happened to these men while they were alive and while they were working at Area 51.
15. This card clearly states that "MAJOR WILLIAM J O'DONNELL was transferred from the B-58 BOMBERS, Status: RESERVED" (RESERVED means kept a secret). This tells me that he was involved in something classified, which again confirms the picture on the ID card above.
16. This card clearly states that these people were involved with military aircraft which were tested at Area 51.
17. This card clearly states that these people have knowledge of a military aircraft that was secretly used for covert operations by the Airforce as opposed to being used as a weapon.
18. This card clearly states that these people had knowledge of various military aircraft and they were put into retirement and not allowed to talk about what happened, even though some of them are dead.
19. These cards clearly show that these people have knowledge of a military aircraft that was secretly used for covert operations by the Airforce, even though some of them are dead.
20. One last thing that I found to be interesting is the fact that several of these documents show that there were blackouts at different locations near Area 51 both before and after the UFO incident on 9 November 2004, which suggests there was something going on at Area 51 at the time.
***My Opinion:***
Some collections of videos do not show any credible evidence that a UFO incident occurred as described by the Airforce. These videos are also very, very low quality and do not show any details, which suggests that they have been edited.
The radar readings on this one are particularly interesting because if you read the description of the video it clearly states that the "radar" says there is "something" coming towards them and then after a couple of minutes it leaves. It then says there is nothing on the radar and that it has been "attacked" by some unknown object. There is nothing listed with regards to what direction the object was going in, which suggests it could have been anything from a UFO to a plane or missile. Also when you read the description of this one, it clearly states that these videos were shot sometime before 9 November 2004 because there are clearly no pictures of any buildings or other objects being hit by an object. However, this video is dated 27 September 2005 and the 9 November incident was in 2004. Thus there are discrepancies regarding when exactly this video was shot.
Why is this significant? Because if you go back to the original news article about this incident, it clearly states that the "radar" picked up some sort of object which came towards them, and then after a couple of minutes "it" left. However, there are no further details in relation to what happened after that. It also does not say what objects were hit by the object or if anything was hit by the object. It just simply states that they have been attacked. This also makes me wonder why there are 4 UFO videos when only one person was interviewed on this incident. It would make sense if there were other videos that I have not seen, but only one person was interviewed for these videos, which is very odd.
In conclusion:
These documents suggest that there were many more UFO incidents that occurred during the period between 9 November 2004 and 27 September 2005 than we were originally aware of. These events could have been occurring while these people were working at Area 51 and while they were in the military, which is why they have been placed into retirement and are not allowed to talk about what happened.
The presence of so many blacked-out radar readings suggests that something was going on at Area 51 during this period, which could mean there was an attempt to prevent them from talking about what they had witnessed, or that they did not want any evidence to be found in case it proved to be a UFO. There is also something very fishy going on because it seems as though the military was completely aware that UFOs were real, and had been researching them for a long time. However, they have steadfastly refused to officially admit that these crafts do exist…even after 9 November 2004.
It also seems notable that many of these people have died or are no longer around today because many of them lived through the period in which they were involved with UFO incidents at Area 51. Seemingly there has been a concerted effort by the military to keep these people hidden from their colleagues and from the general public, even though they are dead. The fact that so many of them are dead makes this all very suspicious…highly so.
The Airforce has also steadfastly refused to release any video footage other than the blurry, low-quality footage that was released to the public. The fact that these videos are so low in quality suggests they have been edited and they are not showing the whole picture. It is also very interesting that some of the cards clearly state that these people knew about "secret military aircraft" which were being used for "covert operations", which again corroborates the Airforce's use of high-tech aircraft.
The Airforce has even stated in their documents that they are not allowed to talk about their knowledge of ETs, even when they retire. This suggests that there are many other incidents that have occurred in relation to UFOs and ETs which the public has not been made aware of. The Airforce also has what appears to be a very strong interest in UFOs and ETs, but they refuse to release any information regarding them.
The official stance is that there were no UFO sightings at Area 51 on 9 November 2004. However, this seems extremely dubious since the Airforce was aware of how UFOs operate and what their technology is capable of for a long time before 9 November 2004. There have also been numerous documents released by the military which suggest they are extremely interested in interacting with ETs. The fact that the Airforce has admitted to having knowledge of spacecraft and their technology, is in possession of documents that prove this and is aware of how they operate suggests something very different happened that day.
The Airforce has also published documents that state that they are not allowed to talk about what happened on 9 November 2004, even when they retire. This suggests that there were other incidents that occurred at Area 51 that we are not aware of. This again suggests something very significant happened on this date, and it seems quite plausible given the amount of evidence that suggests there are crafts capable of cloaking themselves from our radars floating around in our atmosphere and being operated by ETs.
Disclaimer: All characters and events depicted in this article are entirely fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. :winky.face:
Pagmamahal na walang kapantay... (A LETTER TO MOTHERS)
Ngaun, ang araw na to, ay alay para sa iyo. Sa lahat ng sakripisyo, na sa iyo'y naidulot. Kung saan isang beses sa isang taon, lahat ng ibang bagay ay bukod tanging nawawalan ng saysay, pagka't ang iyong paksa lamang ang iintindihin, o aking "nanay".
Magmula nang ako'y paslit, walang muwang at maliit. Hindi kaylan man naramdaman, na ang pagmamahal mo ay pilit. Sa pamamagitan ng iyong kamay, ramdam ko ang giliw na taglay, kaparehas ng paggamit din nito, kapag ako ay pasaway, "Inay".
Hindi man madalas, ang pagmamahal ko sayo'y naipapakita.. isang tawag mo lang "Ma", ligaya ang handog sa tuwina.
You are my first love, first crush, first kiss. You swing me to the tune of the best music "mom", where you teach me my first twist.
You held me close when monsters and ghosts exist, with your soft body and delicate voice you cast them away, assuring me "mother" that I am safer this way.
There are times that I saw you cry, and almost lose yourself, when you hear me say "Mommy" the time that I am hurt. Or the time that I scrape my knee because of being clumsy, or when I went home bruised because of some school bully.
Hindi man ako naging perperktong anak, para sa katulad mong "ilaw" na walang katulad, pero kahit na madalas ikaw ay aking nasasaktan, isang tawag ko lang presensya mo ay agad-agad nadarama.
Lahat na ata ng bagay sa akin ay naibigay, simula sa aruga at kalingang walang kapantay, hanggang sa pagmamahal at patuloy na pagbabantay.
What I want to do, is to make you happy by doing something special. To shower you with flowers, chocolates, and other things you love.
But I don't think that won't give equal value to the extent of what you can do for me... From the time I wasn't even born, up until now that I have my own baby.
Ngaung araw na to, gusto kong malaman mo, na sa buong mundo, pangalan mo ang ipagsisigawan ko.
Ano nga bang maihahandog sayo ng katulad kong pasaway, sinungaling at tarantado? Na wala na nga atang kayang gawin kung hindi magbigay ng sakit ng ulo.
Bilang anak mo na ang pagmamahal sayo ay wari katiting ng kaya mong ihandog sa akin... Saklaw ng kaya kong ihandog para sa iyo, hayaan mong ibigay ko ang tulay at pagpapatuloy, ng pagmamahal mo sa aking walang dulo. Nagsimula sa akin, hanggang sa pinakamaganda kong regalo, dahil alam kong naging maganda ang sandigan at suporta ko, ang nakatakda kong papel ay alam kong magagampanan ko ng wasto.
Dahil ikaw "lola" ang naging halimbawa ko, upang maging mabuti at mapagmahal na magulang sa iyong pinakamamahal na apo.
How I wish I could stop time, to memories of you that I cherish the most. When you can hold me close next to your face, where you carry me around, swinging dancing and while you whisper to me the best music that I have to listen to, the words: "I love you baby" alongside your shining smile to me.
This pandemic may be a great wall, for us to spend our time together, but let me tell you "I love you" at least through this sweet and simple letter.
I love you, Mommy!
~Dedicated to all mothers out there. But of course, most especially to my Mom, and to my Wife! Happy Mothers' day to all!
One of the world's biggest unsolved mysteries: McDonald's Ice Cream Machines
Most of the time, I would wake myself up, thinking of things that bother me, questions that either, I still don't have any answers to yet, or I am not satisfied the least. A question such as why do most of the time, we drink coffee and just stare into blank space? Or why do milk teeth had to fall off, why don't we end up with permanent teeth in the first place? Or questions like why in the world was Donald Trump elected as president? You know these types of questions. And yet there is this question that not only I could relate to:
***"WHY ARE THE MCDONALD'S ICE CREAM MACHINES ALWAYS BROKEN???"***
We all are aware of the fact that McDonald's will always have ice cream machines on their counters and most of the time, they will be broken. Yet, there were times we would watch as the ice cream machine, turns into a pile of dust while we were looking at it.
Let me share a personal experience I had with my friends.
There was this time in which, my friends and I were walking to our school bus stop and we stopped by a fast-food restaurant to order some food. And so I walked ahead and ordered my food, expecting my friends whom I got along with very well that night to come next to me while I was waiting for them. But then I heard something going on inside the fast-food restaurant; so I walked in there.
And so there I see, that two students were arguing and fighting with each other. The girl kept on saying she wanted free ice cream while the boy kept on defending that he wants to stay at the McDonald's because he wanted his food first.
I barely understood what was going on so I asked the girl who was walking ahead of me which she said, "We ordered here for our lunch and when it comes out, the ice cream machines are always broken."
"Oh really?" I asked her. "I will wait outside until my friends come out," I said then turned around to walk away.
But then I heard her say to the boy, "I will wait outside too. Then I will grab you if you can't pay for my ice cream. I know you will." (I don't know where she got that idea from)
"Don't worry, I'll pay," the boy replied and walked out.
Meanwhile, when my friends came out of the fast-food restaurant, they were surprised to hear what happened inside. My friends said that we lost our chance of getting free ice cream because of what happened there.
Later on that night, my friends kept on talking about what happened at McDonald's. "When I walk into a fast-food restaurant, I always expect to see an ice cream machine," they said. However, they were disappointed because of what happened so they went back home and watched TV instead (we were all high).
"But today was different," one of my friends who were there with us that night said as she was thinking about what happened earlier that day. "Usually when you would walk into a fast-food restaurant and there's no ice cream machine, you would expect it to be broken but today was different."
"How was it different?" asked another friend who heard the conversation.
"Because... the ice cream machine was not broken," she replied.
"Wow, that's amazing!" "I wish I was there to see that." "I would've waited for my food longer if it means I could see the ice cream machine working." "I wish I got to go on a trip today. It would be awesome if an ice cream machine is working."
"Hahahaha, wait," my friends said as they started laughing in surprise. "Did you just say the ice cream machine was not broken?"
"Yeah... it was working." "It's just that... it wasn't being used," she panted as her friends kept on laughing at what she said.
And then they said this, "Don't worry, one day we'll walk into a fast-food restaurant and see an ice cream machine being used."
"Hopefully that day will come soon," I replied.
Boom. Now I will type this: "Ice cream machine is not broken."
I know that this is very unbelievable because how could an ice cream machine be working when it's not being used? I was there too, I remember what happened that night. I was there with my friends, we all remember that day.
Very very weird, I must say.
FYI: This case is on a whole different level of brokenness that there is a website made to figure out which locations have a broken ice cream machine (https://mcbroken.com/), created and reverse engineered by @rashiq of Twitter. He certainly figured out a solution, to avoid, sadness, frustration, and regrets of going to a location and buying from a broken McDonald's ice cream machine. You, sir, deserve an ice-cold salute!
If dinosaurs were still alive today...
Ever heard or watch the movie franchise: Jurassic Park?
Steven Spielberg, one of the most amazing directors, did an amazing job to portray and create a movie that didn't just create a vision for children and adults during that time, but he also provides one of the best experiences for anyone. It's not just a movie creation, but a mark in time redefined on the big screens.
At least, that's how I felt it. As a kid, I was fascinated by the fact that such colossal and fierce creatures roam the surface of the Earth before.
And as a kid, I always wonder what if dinosaurs really exist, or at least remodeled and reproduced in our present time? What do you think would happen?
*If dinosaurs were still alive today...*
they would be seven times larger than their ancestor, the stegosaurus. They would be so large that they wouldn't even fit in a standard school classroom. It’s easy to think that our planet was not habitable for these giant animals due to the lack of oxygen, but there is actually an arguable theory that suggests they didn't need oxygen at all. These plants evolved in an environment similar to what we have today on Earth. If not, the stegosaurus would be only about five feet high. But if they survived, they wouldn't have survived for long. They would grow too fast and kill themselves in such a short amount of time. And since they had very little need for oxygen, they couldn't breathe the same air as us and as such would die due to suffocation. There is also a possibility that the dinosaurs didn't evolve at all but were recreated in altered forms by some alien race attempting to invade our planet or another one entirely by other means.
Dinosaurs have always been mysterious creatures, but people have always wanted to know more about them. According to a recent study, scientists have found fossils of the dinosaur that lived around 150 million years ago. This means that dinosaurs were living in an area 150 million years ago. Of course, this doesn't mean that they had large quantities of oil or gas or anything else like that, because humans didn't live at the time. Scientists think there was once a nuclear war because when scientists analyzed fossils from the area where they found them, they discovered that previously certain parts of Earth were covered by water as it is different from the area where these fossils were located now. The brain would not have been as big as we would think. The dinosaur brain only weighed around 175 grams and the average human brain today weighs 2 1/4 pounds.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today...*
they would be 27 times the size of a full-grown elephant. They would weigh more than 16 million pounds. The average length of this dinosaur is 15 to 30 feet long and would resemble a giant snake or crocodile but would have some characteristics like humans. Their skin would be blue-green and they would also have feathers growing on their arms and tails.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today...*
they would have 26 different breeds with different sizes, shapes, and colors of their bodies, including a golden color. They could live up to 200 years old and their brain size is likely to be comparable to that of two human brains but it may be possibly smaller than the human brain of today.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today*...
they would be the size of a small car. They would live in small packs of 20 or less and prefer their own kind. They are likely to have been just one species at the time and would probably be vegetarian eating grass and leaves.
The idea that dinosaurs have already died out is one that has always been popular with people, but it is not something that can be easily proven. There are many theories about why they disappeared, from environmental factors such as natural evolution and disease to scientific factors such as solar flares due to increased solar activity. One thing that no one can deny is that dinosaurs were a dominant force on Earth but they now are gone.
If dinosaurs were still alive today...
they would be the size of a large dog. If you were to see them, you may think that they are just big cats without fur. They have five claws on their feet and their body is covered by feathers. They could probably be found in mountainous areas with a higher amount of sunlight also similar to big cats. If you hear them coming, consider yourself lucky if you witness this creature. However, this probably wouldn't be true because this animal weighs about 10 pounds and it would have been extinct many years ago since we haven't seen any of them like this yet.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today...*
they would be slightly smaller and more bird-like. Their skin would be warm with a brownish color, but if you think that this is not possible, then check out this picture and see for yourself. If they were to completely vanish from the face of Earth without leaving anything behind, they should have known a lot about how the human body works. This could allow them to easily create devices like our high-tech computer systems, or even something that could cure diseases like cancer. Some scientists claim that we may have been on Earth long before dinosaurs ruled it and we may still be here in some form.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today*...
they would have no feathers and their skin could be a little bit yellow. They probably could live in packs as some dogs do. If you are walking through the forest and see one of these creatures, it is best that you do not try to approach it unless you have a gun or some weapon to protect yourself.
They may see us as food to eat just like we eat animals on Earth at the present time, but they may not want us as pets because we are too big for them to take care of. Another interesting fact about dinosaurs is that if you saw one, think twice about what it was before you shot it.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today*...
they could be the size of a small cat and weigh up to 75 pounds. Their skin would be gray or green and males would have a sort of mane on their heads like a lion while the females would probably have softer features. They would probably not eat meat but instead prefer vegetables and fruit because they are herbivores.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today*...
all of Earth's animals would be driven to extinction by them. They could live in groups of 15-20 with males being bigger than females but they do not have any teeth to tear through meat or other bones.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today*...
they could be between the size of a small dog and a medium-sized pug. They have no hair and their skin would be very rough to the touch.
*If dinosaurs were still alive today...*
they would be about 8-foot-tall with four limbs. They would probably have a shaggy mane like lions and tigers on Earth, but they probably wouldn't roar. Most of their weight will probably sit on their four legs as opposed to two like on Earth. Their skin color would probably not reflect the color of the flesh because it will be kind of orange or grayish black just like pumas are now on Earth.
If dinosaurs were still alive today, if only they were alive today. We would probably have a different view of life. We would probably know how it feels like, things would probably in a different circulation. The world may be a different ball field for everyone. Oh, what adventure (or survival) it may be, if dinosaurs were still alive today.
Zilliqa (ZIL) coin, another Ethereum Clone?
The Zilliqa (ZIL) team is the first to propose a sharding solution that has actual production-grade features. The team is led by some of the most accomplished minds in blockchain technology and includes researchers and engineers from MIT, National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Tsinghua University, and other premier global universities.
Zilliqa's innovative architecture allows for linear scaling as the platform grows in size with no irreparable harm done to its throughput. The team has stated that their number one priority is security. To that end, Zilliqa has stated publicly that they wish to see the Zilliqa platform become a more secure, decentralized smart contract solution than Ethereum.
Zilliqa is not just another Ethereum clone; it is a new blockchain platform that looks to solve the issues plaguing modern blockchains. It's a next-generation high-throughput blockchain platform designed to scale in an open, permission-less distributed network securely. Sharding is the technology that helps it attain this.
Sharding, a concept first proposed by computer science researcher Dr. Elizabeth A. Teo, involves breaking up the entire network into smaller components called shards. Each shard processes its own micro block in parallel to every other shard and then merges the results into one large final block.
This enables Zilliqa to achieve linear scaling as the network expands — allowing for a higher number of transactions per second as compared to the current generation of blockchain platforms. For instance, Ethereum processes 15 transactions per second while Zilliqa has near-infinite scalability because it is dependent on the number of nodes in the network rather than the number of transactions processed on it.
This is an incredible solution for blockchain technology that has the potential to take it and its users to the next level. The idea of sharding is not new, and it is yet to be proven if it will actually work in a practical manner, but as a concept, it holds incredible promise.
The Zilliqa team believes that this innovation will help solve the scalability problem and push forward blockchain adoption for cases involving high-volume transactions. For instance, cross-border payments or micro-payments have been long touted as use cases suited for blockchain technology's influence. The only limitation that has so far impeded them on a public ledger has been scalability in terms of TPS (Transactions per second).
Zilliqa is a startup that, in spite of its young age, has already garnered an impressive list of backers including the likes of the Hashed Accelerator, Zappos, and Bluzelle. To date, it raised $25 million to develop the blockchain.
That said, Zilliqa is not to be confused with another Ethereum clone called EOS that raised over $4 billion in a record-breaking ICO that concluded last month. Both projects are trying to solve a very similar problem — scalability — but they have different solutions and aims. In many ways, they are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to their solutions and approaches to matters relating to scalability and adoption.
***At the core of Zilliqa's technology is the concept of sharding.***
**The Problem With Current Blockchains**
Blockchain technology has made ripples across many industries and sectors, from accounting to the financial sector, to the gaming industry, governments, and healthcare. In each industry in which it has been implemented, it has benefited its users with improved efficiency and quality. It is not just an idea or a concept anymore — real businesses are leveraging blockchain technology to improve their services or products; however, there are problems that need to be solved before this can happen.
Of all these issues plaguing blockchains today, scalability tops the list because it poses a very real problem in achieving mainstream adoption of blockchain solutions.
Scalability needs to be addressed as blockchain technology continues to grow and evolve. The protocols currently on the market are not having the desired effect because they can't foster enough adoption and growth in a way that would allow them to reach their true potential. There is this notion that bigger is better, but it's not necessarily the case — scalability is what matters at this point because it has a direct bearing on the number of transactions that can take place per second. This directly impacts scalability — and it makes sense that the solution would be to scale in a way that increases throughput.
It's quite simple really. For blockchain technology to achieve widespread use, it has to be capable of handling a large number of transactions per second.
**The hurdles we are facing in this regard are two-fold:**
**Decentralization** — How can centralized systems be decentralized?
**Scalability** — How can massive transactional volumes be handled by a mainstream blockchain?
****The Solution: Sharding & DAG**** — A Discussion With Zilliqa's Amrit Kumar (Lead Architect) & Xinshu Dong (CEO)
Sharding, as noted earlier, is the technology that will help Zilliqa accomplish its goal of creating an ultra-secure and scalable blockchain solution. The team behind the platform is working hard to fully implement the technology as soon as possible.
*What is Sharding?*
Sharding is the process of subdividing large networks of computers, known as nodes, into smaller networks known as shards. These shards then work in parallel to process transactions and eventually merge them into a single block. In other words: sharding solves the scalability problem by dividing and processing groups of transactions concurrently on multiple processing units whose work is subsequently checked by other network participants rather than by one central party (i.e., miners in the case of Bitcoin).
*In this way, Zilliqa could become a “more secure” Ethereum — but how fast can it be? Well...*
**Zilliqa's Research Team Was First To Discover The Problem Of Scaling: Sharding Is A Potential Solution**
The Zilliqa team identified the problem of scaling earlier than most other blockchain platforms. In fact, they were first to come across the concept of sharding technology that solves the problem by dividing large networks into smaller ones. Though a few others like Ethereum or EOS had also come up with a similar idea, Zilliqa is the only one that has actually put it into practice. In fact, they have even developed a proof-of-concept (POC) in which they were able to see very promising results — and this is still very much an ongoing process.
**The Proof Of Concept And The Present Product**
Though Zilliqa is still under development, their initial PoC was completed in December 2018. After this, the main focus for the team shifted to developing a product that could address the scalability issues of mainstream blockchains. This is how they came up with their MainNet product, which was announced and went live in January 2019.
While it is true that MainNet isn't yet fully functioning, what it has managed to demonstrate is that they are on track with regards to moving forward into the future — by incorporating sharding technology into their platform, they are confident that they can bring about an improved functionality within a few years time.
**The Team**
Behind Zilliqa is a team of computer science and finance professionals who believe that blockchain technology has the potential to truly transform the world — and that is why they chose to focus on it. The team is led by their CEO, Xinshu Dong, who has played an instrumental role in establishing the company's presence in Singapore.
Zilliqa’s CTO, Prateek Saxena, a Turing Award winner — the Nobel Prize of Computer Science — is one of the foremost experts on blockchain technology within this industry. He has been a professor at several top colleges including at the National University of Singapore before he joined Zilliqa.
The rest of the team includes members who have a background in computer science and finance. In addition, the Zilliqa team is supported by an Advisory Board composed of some of the most influential people in this industry.
Zilliqa is a public blockchain network that uses sharding to scale, thereby solving the scalability issue that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are facing. The sharding solution is supported by a security layer that is designed to prevent any form of manipulation on the network. However, since security cannot be guaranteed, the Zilliqa team has decided not to do away with nodes on the network, which results in increased transaction rates and cost savings for users.
So is Zilliqa worth your hard-earned money? In my opinion... Yes!
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
*****Disclaimer: This article is not intended as investment advice nor financial advice. All thoughts above are collections of opinion from a writer's perspective. It proves no influence on any individual, company nor party involved in the said project or topic above.*****
Enjin Coins, are they worth it?
So recently I've been seeing a lot of good movement on one of the most volatile coins, oh, I am not talking about other coins like the "Dogecoin" or "Ripple", we all know they are dancing on their own beat. I am talking about a coin that belongs in the "Ethereum Family", that so far has been building its momentum and causing some attention on different scenes already. The initial coin offering for Enjin Coin is now open, with a total of 3.25 billion tokens up for grabs. This "Ethereum baby" is only the beginning of a new wave of ICOs that's going to change the face of blockchain technology in 2018 and beyond. For those who missed their chance or need an updated guide on what it might be worth their time to invest in, I've prepared this article to provide insight into the coins, how they differ from other cryptocurrency offerings, and how successful they might prove to be. With the growth of NFTs and all, are we looking at these coins to fly in this same sky as their own predecessors?
****What is Enjin Coin?****
*Enjin Coin(ENJ)* -- https://enjincoin.io/
Now as I was looking at this coin, my guy ― "**Cloud Head**" was taking a peek at them too, he's been telling me about it, and I usually ignore him because of his conservative view on things. But this time I gave it a quick read and checked the fundamentals of the coin, and I don't know what to make of it. To me, it is really not that impressive right now...
***Enjin Coin – Why can't they be called 'Ethereum baby'?***
First of all, I will start with my own personal opinion, but I am not saying this to be "biased" or to like one coin over the other. What I mean by this is that every coin has its pros and cons. So far, this coin has been making a lot of promises regarding their projects, which I always give credit to them for trying their best and keeping their promises so far.
***So what features does Enjin have?***
Enjin Coin — The Enjin ecosystem. It is a fully decentralized platform that allows users to create and manage virtual goods, and more. As a cryptocurrency, it has no ICO or pre-mine and instead is the result of the hard work of its team of skilled developers who have made huge progress since they started their project back in 2015.
Now as I was looking at their features and talking about them with my friend "Cloud Head", I came up with ~~a couple~~ a lot of problems they `could face`, which ultimately will cause their downfall if they don't solve these issues soon enough.
**Problem #1: Enjin Coin team's CEO or CTO (Or both) lacks experience.**
"Cloud Head"― even though he is a follower of Enjin, he was telling me that the team lacks an initiative from the CEO, and also CTO. To him, this indicates that they don't have any real plans in action as to how they will achieve their goals. Their lineup of CTO and CEO doesn't seem like it's enough as well…
Problem #2: Implementing a new blockchain would be too much for them.
I agree with "Cloud Head" on this one. Accomplishing something new like creating another blockchain is extremely difficult at least in my opinion, and I wouldn't really take this path unless they have real potential for the future.
Problem #3: Lack of technical background.
From what I have seen, their team doesn't seem to have any actual technical background that they can show in the crypto world. Until you can prove with real-world experience, your entire team looks like it's not ready for a thing like this.
Problem #4: None of them are from China (as far as I know).
Great, the same region that was the one that made Enjin Coin what it is today, will be quitting the project if they don't get some real names for their team soon! Right now they just have a small team of devs from Russia and the USA to make this project work.
Problem #5: Problem with adoption and the word value.
If you don't have adoption of the platform then how is it going to work? Right now, Enjin Coin has been adopted only by a handful of big names that are making very little under their belt. If we compare them to other coins like ETH, we can see that Enjin Coin doesn't really have too much to offer as a coin in terms of usage or anything else at this point. This is a clear indication that they don't have enough resources for their own development and marketing as well….
Problem #6: They are not "Ethereum babies" so there's no way they can survive these bad situations.
Their coin is not "Ethereum baby" (programmable token protocol on Ethereum blockchain) so they don't have the full potential to survive big fights against ETH and other coins. Even if they do survive, ENJ will be too weak to compete with the giants.
Problem #7: They are not serious enough about their work, and they are too focused on marketing.
I don't really get this point, but I looked into it and apparently, there are people who agree with me on this matter. There were some discussions that were made regarding the Enjin Coin team's lack of seriousness in their projects, but according to them, it was just a rumor.
Problem #8: Their whitepaper is lacking content…
To me, the whitepaper is the first thing you look at when you want to invest in something new or any project for that matter. This is the most important thing that they have to bring up, and if they don't publish a detailed whitepaper that can prove their credibility then there's no point getting a coin from them.
Problem #9: Their team isn't big enough.
A team of 40 people isn't enough for this kind of project, mainly because at the end of the day it's still just one project from a small company called Enjin. This means that they can't support so many employees promoting the same idea worldwide (Ethereum Based Gaming Platform).
**CONCLUSION!!!**
As you can tell by now my thoughts on Enjin Coin are not good ones. In my opinion, Enjin Coin is another proof of concept on how to make a cryptocurrency gambling platform with Ethereum.
But what if EnjinCoin takes off and becomes successful? What will happen to their developers? Will the company be able to continue supporting the development of this project long enough for it to be finished and profitable? I'm not really sure about that…but I'm pretty sure that even if this coin does achieve glory, Enjin Coin won't be there for the long run once it gets released.
This is why I see Enjin Coin as one of the worst cryptocurrencies on the market. And this is why I don't really see any real value in it.
For me, Enjin Coin is one of the rare examples in which a product was created with its company behind it to make it come true. This concept usually fails in the real world, but if done right could be really profitable and good for both consumers and entrepreneurs.
But this concept of making a new coin out of a company's idea isn't new at all…there are already so many projects that will launch ICOs based on a product that already exists (such as Augur or Factom). With Enjin Coin, we can put the company behind it too.
So if the idea of a new coin for an existing product is already in place, there's really no need to make one. A cryptocurrency that's created based on an existing business could be enough**,** but you know what? This isn't going to happen either as almost all cryptocurrencies will fail and there'll always be another one around the corner. It seems like we're stuck with the same old repeated cycle forever.
What's the solution? Simple. We need to create something that can truly stand out from the rest and make a difference. Something that serves new needs and unmet problems. The cryptocurrency market is simply too crowded right now and new coins have a hard time finding their place. It's tough to compete against the established players when you're all running off the same ideas!
To get where we want to go, we have to break with convention and image. That means a complete overhaul of our core values so that we can fit in with other projects without being compared to them.
Look at companies like McDonald's or Coca-Cola. They have taken a completely different approach to market and advertising. They have single-handedly set new standards for businesses of their niche, and for this reason alone, they are still thriving today. In the world of crypto-currency, we need new brands that can do the same thing to get us out of this mess we're stuck in.
Enjin Coin hasn't been around long enough to show what it can achieve, but from what I've seen so far, I'm not too impressed with them or their product. I could be wrong, and I could be overreacting.
But I will say this: if Enjin Coin is to be successful, it will have to make a huge change in its plan to make it work. The company will have to change how they work and spend their funds from now on so that they can thrive as a big brand or they won't survive in the long run.
I hope I am wrong about Enjin Coin, but so far, I haven't seen any signs of them being successful enough for me to think that they are real competitors for ETH or others in the future.
*****Disclaimer: This article is not intended as investment advice nor financial advice. All thoughts above are collections of opinion from a writer's perspective. It proves no influence on any individual, company nor party involved in the said project or topic above.*****
Dark secrets of the deepest part of the ocean
We all know that the deepest part of the ocean in the world is located in the Mariana Trench in the Western Pacific Ocean. But what makes this body of water particularly unique is that it's the only place on Earth where there is absolutely no light, with a maximum depth of 36,070 meters (approximately 11 miles). That better explains why scientists are only just now beginning to understand how the deepest part of the ocean works; It's extremely difficult to study something when everything you see is black.
Scientists now believe that there are many different layers down below—the first being about 30,000 meters deep and collapsing into a second layer for 1,000 meters.
When a diver is put in the Mariana Trench, his or her light-emitting organs are dying, ultimately making diving into the deepest part of the ocean very dangerous; Scientists at Stanford University have estimated that over time, 95% of deep-sea animals lose their eyesight.
The part of the ocean blood has been called a "Dark World" because it's pitch black and so hot that even Scuba divers can't stay submerged for more than 15 seconds; one reason is that there's no oxygen and so all the metals turn into a dark mess. And to make matters worse, there's also little light from bacteria in these dark depths, as well as an absence of food due to the enormous pressure.
As a result, scientists believe that there are really only two things that live in the "Dark World": bacteria and worms.
On top of all of this, there's another layer down below called the "Elephant's Trunk", which is about 5,000 meters deep. Experienced divers have reported that it is blacker than coal smoke and so filled with sediment; Deeper than the "Dark World" is the third layer named the "Devil's Sea", which can be reached by some extreme ocean currents.
***Is there a possibility of an unknown predator lurking in this "Dark World"?***
Scientists believe that there may be a "specialized" species of squid living in the deepest part of the ocean; however, they don't have enough evidence to confirm this theory as there has never been an expedition in this region before.
Another popular theory is that the deepest part of the ocean is home to a long-gone civilization; it's said that an ancient and intelligent species used some advanced technology to create some sort of "super energy source" so they could travel around and colonize other areas on Earth. And now, after millennia of the passage of time, their human descendants have died off or submerged into the surrounding environment.
Experts believe that the deepest part of the ocean is far from being fully explored as there are still many secrets to be told. The largest mystery is also its total depth, as scientists have still been unable to find out where it ends. It's possible that it could extend endlessly into a massive black hole.
The deepest part of the ocean is far from being fully explored? What secrets are hidden in the deepest part of the ocean? What creatures are hiding at this remote place on Earth? If you want to know more about this mysterious oceanic region, please stay tuned for further updates.
***What's next?***
Like I mentioned before, this is very difficult to study because it's so dark and you can't see much; there have only been two expeditions into the depths in the past, with a total of 47 divers taking part.
There's also another interesting reason not to go too deep: Divers are getting more and more ill down there. For example, they feel extremely tired after swimming for just three minutes; During their decompression, they're getting an uncontrollable urge to vomit. Also, many of them are developing skin conditions like rashes or lesions that never go away no matter how many days they spend at sea.
***So, what is the cause of these symptoms?***
In fact, science has just begun to understand this and there's a lack of medical knowledge about it at the moment; In 2003, when a scientist called Thea Hauer and her husband went down into the Mariana Trench, they experienced the same symptoms. Then in 2013, she founded a research team called the "Ocean X Team". They were supposed to return to explore the deepest part of the ocean again. However, in 2014 and 2015, both expeditions failed because their sponsors couldn't afford it due to an oil price slump. In addition, some scientists have refused to go with them because they believed that their lives were endangered by the deep sea.
***Eerie sounds heard in Mariana Trench.***
They announced that some strange and never-heard-before sounds were heard repeatedly in the deepest part of the ocean. Some scientists believe they're coming from animals or organisms living in the depths, while others think it could be some kind of "radioactive nuclear reaction".
As a matter of fact, there have been many mysterious sounds heard at different places around the world, such as Japan's aural phenomenon that was recorded by underwater instruments or also an unknown noise coming from Earth's core. So it's possible that these sounds are related to this place.
In other words, we lack understanding about this oceanic region; however, soon we hope to clarify these mysteries once again.
Music - Fortress of Imagination
The world is a beautiful place, but sometimes we can lose sight of that when we're dealing with the stresses of work, family, and increasingly complex society. I believe that there are places that you don't need to find its location, but you just have to find what will make it happen. It's a sense of feeling and emotions, that is very conducive to tickle one's imagination and aspiration.
****Music**** is a powerful force that has the ability to reconnect us with even the simplest joys. I, in particular, find music as an empty room to formulate ideas, a place where you can love and be loved back, a network of our minds unexplained potentials. Music has been my rehabilitation, my source of intelligence and wild ideas. I've read that even **Albert Einstein** himself mentioned that *music* gave him more pleasure than anything else in life. Most of the time, if words can't find their way, you could try making music do it for you. I always remember the movie, "*Say Anything*" where **John Cusack** courts **Diane Court** by holding a boombox player since he can't say his thoughts that well.
In this post, we'll introduce you to five ways music fortifies your imagination and provides avenues for relief.
***5. It reconnects with our inner child.***
Music is one of the most universally appreciated forms of entertainment and can be a great source of comfort, relaxation, and freedom from the stresses of everyday life. In fact, **Rachel McAdams** once said about an incredibly talented musician that he "*brings his soul into it*." The ability to have a beautiful escape through music can be beneficial for everyone involved in any kind of artistic pursuit... even those who suffer from depression.
***4. It grounds you into the moment.***
Music is a powerful way for us to slow down and tune in to the present moment. Just like what the great **Bob Marley** said; "*One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no* *~~pain~~*". It can be a catalyst for freeing ourselves from anxiety and stress before work or even that annoying sense of "*what happened to my life?*" If you're ever feeling alone or lost in your day, find some music that speaks directly to you and challenge yourself with one of these simple activities.
***3. It connects us to our community***.
A good song can also connect us with others by creating a common bond, prompting conversation, and even bringing people together in celebration at their favorite spots. Think about **Woodstock**! It provides concrete proof for a certain community of people to act as one, it provides an opportunity for people to somehow escape into music and spread the message of unity and peace during that period of time. This is one of the many ways music makes a community cohesive... but what kind of community are we talking about, what community do you belong to?
***2. It connects us with our culture and history.***
Our sense of identity and self-worth, as well as a collective memory, comes alive in the music. This is valuable to all of us -- whether you're learning an instrument, singing in a choir, or just listening to the radio whenever you can. A good example of this, though many artists are already doing it or have done it in the past, I believed anyone who heard or will hear it will absolutely agree, **Michael Jacksons'** "*Heal the World*" and "*Earth Song*". Music is an amazing way for us to understand not only our own culture but also the cultures of others from around the world.
***1. It connects us with ourselves and nature.***
Music can instill in us a sense of connection to the world. Music can connect us with nature, and even with animals. Even as the world becomes more grounded by technology, some people still enjoy music from their cars with no headphones or phone nearby. Whether it's a simple touch of the keys or choosing a specific range of instruments and effects, music is a powerful way for us to reconnect with ourselves and our environment.
How about you? What kind of music does your imagination go to?
Dream. (Pt. 3)
As I was skimming my way to the office location, I was moving like paranoid drug addict running away from the cops, with my semi-duck position and still trying to call anyone and look for a proper reception, something out of nowhere started crashing 3-4 meters away from me.
Startled, I fell down on my ass, slowly moving away from this not so familiar creature. As the smoke and dust started to unveil it's true form, I noticed that instead of having a supposedly "laser gun" on top of its' body, I was surprised that it didn't have anything pointed at me. It wasn't too long since he finally started noticing that I was there slowly creeping my way out to safety, that made me shift from sneaky to wtf-r-u-doing-u-slowpoke mode!
As I was backing up, this Derbot started bowing down to my direction (hmmm, maybe this one learned how to respect others or something). And when I got a good glimpse of the top of his head, it has 6 small holes, and all of a sudden started shooting bullets at me on a shotgun-like manner (Ooohhh so that's why he didn't have any laser guns). Turns out this Derbot is a different type of his own.
I managed to run the heck out of there, creating distance, while it was shooting, but didn't took him a long time to catch up on me, since they tend to tuck in a wheel shaped manner, and will just spin their way to any terrain. As I was continuously running, I somehow passed by and had a glimpse of a door, in which I decided to went back and run for it. I twist the knob, and of course, what do I expect, it was locked. With adrenaline running through my veins, as I gathered all my strength in which by now, you probably have an idea that it wasn't that much. I kicked the door open, to find out that it was a restroom full of people. Just like me they are hiding, scared, and since I opened the only defense they have from these creatures, we all have something in common now - WE ARE ALL DOOMED!
A collection of different age, gender and (upon kicking the door) attitude! As they started yelling at me and cursing me for doing a great job. Oh and did I mentioned that I was still being chased by this maniac derbot outside???
Immediately, as I caught a glimpse of my peripherals of an approaching, evil robot from some unknown freaking source of a planet, it started shooting again! Wherein, I immediately move my ass inside, you could only imagine how this small restroom could contain so much panic inside! So intense that you can almost taste the fear of all the people in it. Of course some decided to go out and started doing what I did earlier (run like hell) and met their doom easier than expected (talked about great ideas in this dire situation right?). So I had to think of some way to survive as well! Where in the f*cking world am I going to hide in this small space?!?
To be continued...
What if you have 24 hours left to live?
If you have 24 hours left to live, what would you do with the time?
A few days ago, someone close to me "died". The person was young and lived a good life. They weren't sick or dying. But they made it clear they couldn't go on living anymore; ***life had lost its meaning for them***. So in the last few moments of their life, the person did one last thing they are remembered by today: they took their own life.
Needless to say, it was a terrible scene. The person's family and friends were in shock because not only had their loved one taken his own life, but the way he had taken his own life was very public. To make things worse, his final act of self-destruction was a copycat suicide of the most high-profile example he could find
*-the death of Robin Williams.*
It killed me to hear all this news. I have been dealing with depression for months now, and there have been some days where I felt that suicide is the best option for me – it would allow me to escape my pain and give me a taste of what it would be like to not suffer anymore. As far as I am aware, no one has ever talked about how the death of Robin Williams could affect you.
*"How?"* you may ask.
It's simple really: depression cannot be explained. People tell it is because you weren't happy, and that doesn't work for me. I have been fairly happy throughout my life. Depression is unexplainable. If someone close to you decided to take his or her life, it will always be a mystery as to why they did so.
I personally think that depression lies somewhere between your brain and your soul. It attaches itself to what matters most to you in order for it to become something you cannot reason with or escape from. I believe that when faced with a situation where no options allow you to avoid pain, depression forces itself into the equation and ultimately takes control of your actions for its own benefit – hence why suicide is often linked to it.
In the case of Robin Williams, it's pretty obvious that he was having a hard time. But for me, I don't look at the situation. I still do a little research and try to get an understanding of what they went through earlier in life. The truth is, I am not nearly as affected by this as people who knew him would be. For me, Robin Williams' death has brought me nothing but sadness over yet another loss – like so many other deaths this year.
I wish that there was something I could say to explain depression – something that could be useful when you feel like death is preferable to living with what you are going through right now. But there really isn't. And I'll be honest: I don't think there is anything more to life than this.
I believe that everyone has their own version of terminal cancer – a disease that has no cure, which will slowly take over your body and drain your natural essence until you eventually can no longer fight or feel anything.
Part of it is not being able to find the right words to explain what you are going through, and part of it is just a sense of denial. No one wants to accept that the life they are in right now is all there is for them. Everyone has a thing that keeps them going – some person, some activity, or some achievement.
*"I want to be a dad"*
*"I want to marry my girlfriend/boyfriend"*
*"I want to get a promotion at work…"*
But then there are those like me, who see no real option other than death – because it is as though your terminal disease has spread through your whole body and soul until you are no longer able to function. And like those who suffer from inoperable cancer, death seems like the obvious answer. It doesn't matter if it's a natural death or an assisted one; the end result is the same. And sometimes, for those of us who suffer from depression, what we want is just that: an end to everything.
*"But I don't want to die!"*
I am sure you will tell me that your reasons for living are more important than mine are. Fair enough. But then why would you complain about all of life's hardships? Shouldn't they be seen as challenges that make living more interesting and meaningful? Everything contains a lesson, even pain, and suffering. And if you managed to learn something from them then it becomes something positive – no matter how negative the situation was when it occurred in the first place.
I struggle with this a lot. Along with the immense pain that kills me every day, I also feel like a burden to everyone around me. I can't do anything or help anyone because no matter what I do it will be wrong, and it's like my life has lost its meaning.
There are days where death is the only thing that makes sense to me – even if I could still live without pain and suffering, I would still want it because it's the only thing that makes one feel as though they are alive.
*"Those who have been through it can never forget."* - John Mayer
*"The greatest of all blessings is not so much what we have is who we've become in the bargain."* - David Foster Wallace
If you have some time, I would love to hear your opinion on this topic. I am very interested to hear what others have to think about this.
Death of the "Middle class" working man
For years, many discussions have been had in regards to how technology is changing the workforce and beginning a new era. With more and more people starting to earn their living through digital realms such as websites, video games, and digital media, many traditional mediums like newspapers and television are beginning to die out.
The death of these mediums comes with a major catch -- which jobs will be replaced by these systems? Middle-class jobs that have been around for generations are being wiped out as well. It is not just blue-collar jobs like construction workers, but white-collar jobs as well. Many people believe that such a change requires a completely new system of work and a new economical model to go with it.
The Traditional Blue-Collar
Many traditional blue-collar jobs have been replaced with machines. Construction workers, factory workers, and people in the transportation industry. Where once these were the most prosperous jobs, now they are the most obsolete ones. The old model has been that a construction worker built something physical, a factory worker transported it from one place to another, and transportation workers moved said product to store shelves. These jobs are being replaced by automated bulldozers, unloading robots, and self-driving trucks respectively. A computer program can do the work faster, cheaper, and with higher quality.
The Traditional White-Collar
The same problem is in effect for most jobs white-collar jobs as well. With more and more people using digital mediums to get their information, the publishing industry is beginning to suffer. Similar to before, a newspaper can be replaced by an online news website, and television by a video streaming service. These mediums are not limited to just news agencies either; they also affect education and academic institutions as well. It goes without saying that this has left hundreds of thousands of teachers in the dust without much of a chance for employment.
In conclusion
As we have seen, technology is killing more jobs than it is creating. While there may be a few jobs created within the new system, they will not amount to more than a drop in the ocean. This will create an economic crisis that will have catastrophic effects on the world and our societies as a whole.
@DeeBeeGee
