tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215505282024-03-13T19:29:09.887-04:00Warrior of Light and ShadowWhite Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21550528.post-88794555259678475022013-05-02T02:26:00.002-04:002013-05-02T02:26:42.574-04:00A Tibetan TaleA Tibetan Tale...<br />
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Here are the group pics from the last two events. Man, I could have sworn I uploaded the Gettysburg group photos. Where is a my mind? The first one is one Mike Snyder made. I asked him to add a few spirits. Thank you everyone for coming. :)</div>
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So yesterday, I stumbled upon an unusual photograph....</div>
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The site that I found it on contained little information on the origins of the photo, nor did it give me the name of the individual. So, for poop and giggles, I put out a twitter/facebook shout and in no time was given the name and the background story... synchronicity is at it again since I recently announce my upcoming webinar will be on aliens and ufos.</div>
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Andy Sinatra, an ordinary Brooklyn barber, or an unknown hero of mankind? Little is heard of Andy and how he helped stop an alien destruction of the United Nations.<br />
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Though Italian, he is no way related to Frank Sinatra, but coincidentally enough, Andy did in fact "fly to moon" via astral projection. He did not stop there and in fact traveled to Mars and the center of Earth. It should come to no surprise that he established contact with beings not of this planet, an intergalactic ambassador if you will. He soon began to develop psychic machines that would not only allow him to listen alien transmissions from Mars, but also keep the aliens from reading his thoughts. The device seemed nothing more then a transistor radio wrapped in electrical tape. As you can see from the photograph above, the device evolved to something more then just a little box.<br />
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It was in 1962 that Andy received a disturbing message that there was plan that pushed for the destruction of the United Nations. The alien's one request, was that all the people around the world would join as one within 90 days. The request seemed improbable, so it was up to Andy to save the world. He traveled to the UN, along with his invisible Martian army, where he began to perform a ritual in front the many onlookers. Did it work? Well folks, the UN is still standing.<br />
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I love looking through old photographs. There is a crossroad of ingenuity, originally, finasse, and humor that is rare in our modern world. Today's theme is to hang in there. This will be the last week of January. Can you believe it? The month is almost over. With a blink of an eye it'll be a new year all over again. </div>
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...the orignal spiderman....</div>
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...the dogs back then were ruthless so the postmen had to find a clever way to deliver the mail....</div>
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...look up, its a bird, no its a plane....wtf are you people smoking, how is that a bird or a plane. its some idiot hanging of a building....</div>
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Stay tuned for next week's 1000 Words or Less as I will be doing a tribute to Rober Capa, a photojournalist who covered 5 different wars.</div>
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I hope for all you resolution setters, you are doing what you set out to do....yea I'll sometimes be that reminder for you guys. Hang in there, your resolutions will get easier. </div>
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The Mysterious Case of Ted Serios</div>
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Ted Serios exhibited an amazing ability of thoughtography. The ability to project thought onto film. Over 1000 anomalous photographs were captured. Enjoy this collection of photos from this event.</div>
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I enjoy discovering strange and unusual photos and so every Wednesday I'd like to post a photo that can make you smile, cry, think, inspire, debate, or just react in general. Welcome to 1000 Words or Less.</div>
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10. And one more </div>White Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21550528.post-16150396437465929682011-10-27T13:11:00.000-04:002011-10-27T13:11:06.757-04:00<br />
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I wonder if one day....the cops will stand with the people?White Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21550528.post-38896650363206705772011-10-03T09:30:00.000-04:002011-10-03T09:30:03.766-04:00Wildlife photographer captures lion rescuing helpless cub from falling to its deathCheck it out; makes you smile at the end :)<br />
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What a weekend. Blink and its over. Last night I went to sleep pretty late, working on an ad campaign for Canada. My concept is pretty simple....offer interesting facts on various places around Canada in a form vintage Polaroids. The first three can be found below. The idea is to hopefully make them interesting and clever enough for people to notice and share with their friends. Especially their friends in Canada. ;) </div>
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I am continuing in practicing my Pranayame sessions. Still at the 5 minute mark....what really amazes me is how much clearer I feel after doing that session. Though that is not say that its gotten easier. Its the strangest thing when it comes to introducing new habits into your life. Running, meditations, reading, diet....etc. The first few days, you are feeling unstoppable, the energy is great, the new tasks come so easy, and then suddenly, everything comes to a halt. Something happens, you can't run. You are traveling so you can't eat healthy. You pick up a book, but the battery runs out? (thats gonna be the excuse of the future). </div>
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As the week progress, I am forced to continue to put my time into the Canada Tour. There is a lot to catch up on, especially after doing the AGH the Movie Tour. But it seems like its gonna be a lot fun. </div>
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White Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21550528.post-37836543720318402992011-09-21T20:24:00.001-04:002011-09-21T20:24:14.681-04:00HabitsOne thing at a time....<br />
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So I wanted to introduce something to you guys. Especially to all you iphone/ipad owners. There is a an application called, Pranayama. A program that helps promote healthy breathing and meditation. I've used this during some investigations because sometimes a Red Bull or a soda would do more harm then good. But then my habit of using it slowly died out. Not sure why, but I am trying to bring it back.<br />
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I recall asking about meditation for years. YEARS! Why haven't I made this into a habit is beyond me. The proven benefits can be astounding all across the perimeters of life. Nature's pill. Not some pharmaceutical grown turd with some insane side-effects. Its strange, look around you. I bet you can think of one thing you can do right now that will improve your life, but all you do is talk about wanting to do something or going to do something. Its strange to realize how I've been "going" a lot in life, but haven't gone anywhere. Learn a language, pick up a new hobby, exercise, write more, paint more, explore! <br />
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But short steps....err baby steps. That is after all the key advice from, "What About Bob?" Baby steps into meditation.<br />
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<br />"The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science. Whoever does not know it and can no longer wonder, no longer marvel, is as good as dead, and his eyes are dimmed. It was the experience of mystery -- even if mixed with fear -- that engendered religion. A knowledge of the existence of something we cannot penetrate, our perceptions of the profoundest reason and the most radiant beauty, which only in their most primitive forms are accessible to our minds: it is this knowledge and this emotion that constitute true religiosity. In this sense, and only this sense, I am a deeply religious man... I am satisfied with the mystery of life's eternity and with a knowledge, a sense, of the marvelous structure of existence -- as well as the humble attempt to understand even a tiny portion of the Reason that manifests itself in nature."
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<br />Reading this, I can't help but feel the same attitude towards life. It is good to see a scientist who can understand and appreciate the "unknowns" if you will. Rather then denouncing spirituality, he seems to acknowledge that we need to be able to merge it with science; even then we will only know a portion of what is out there. And that is something truly magical. There is so much more that life can offer, that I think we tend to forget and undervalue it. Sure, the world has been circumnavigated and it may feel like we have explored everything, but there is still the mind, body and universe.
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<br />So we are left with a couple options; we can sit back and think that life is dull and boring, or you can open your eyes and appreciate the marvels it has to offer.
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<br />White Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21550528.post-61787311169950689802011-08-10T02:48:00.006-04:002011-08-10T02:55:21.016-04:00Salem Field Trip - Group Photo
<br />Thank you everyone for an amazing time. Here is the group photo from the Salem Field Trip.
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<br /></div><div>It seems that our personal freedom is at stake. Can we as people really sit here and allow our government to dictate what light bulbs we are required to use? I am glad this is the priority for certain members in our political realm... honestly,</div><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><div>reading up on this and how this is being treated reads to me a like blow to what we have become. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>I remember hearing stories of how people came together during the two World Wars and made sacrifices. Rationing on how they used their resources. Doing whatever they could in order to give our soldiers and our country the extra support it needed. Now, we live a world where I hear corporations sacrificing their employees in order to give raises to the executives. Doing whatever they could in order to make that extra income so they could live the life of luxury. </div><div>
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<br /></div><div>Are we really united as a nation? Seems to me like we are split. We have our own thoughts and opinions; we form groups, clicks, parties, communities all for different causes. Some beliefs clash with others and so debates and arguments come into play. However, the divide between our social classes continues to grow. Regardless of what happens, I can't help but want to scream, what in the world is happening that light bubs, NASA and NPR are the cause for whats happening to our country. Is this really what we need to focus on?</div><div>
<br /></div><div>People aren't stupid; we see through the bullshit that comes out of our politicians and the news. Instead, we are naive and comfortable. We don't know how to get together and stand up for one cause. We figure someone else will step up to the plate. Or, we don't know where to start. I can raise my hand and state that I don't agree, but that is just a start. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>But our country is still new. I'd like to think that we are slowly entering a new era. Similar to that of enlightenment. More and more people are becoming connected. This virtual hub is slowly changing, and although the time of youtube videos of cats is far from over....in fact having this, can bring a lighter mood to an otherwise dull day; we are also seeing the potential it can have on creating change, and spreading knowledge. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>Tweet me, @photoserg on your thoughts, or leave em here. Till next time my virtual friends. </div>White Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21550528.post-82512169673212487222011-07-04T00:01:00.000-04:002011-07-04T00:01:02.627-04:00Happy 4th of July<div>Warning: Video has cursing...yada yada yada. </div><div><br /></div><div>George Carlin skit.</div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxQqULoWcpue1voCAc_tMWeOampOF6P3yo5UxlqJmvOG4RxzHBWbfiG5UilB8EtWepfFE9zFpBGjzE' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>White Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21550528.post-62628295662449438492011-06-20T02:59:00.004-04:002011-06-20T03:25:33.583-04:00Back from the TourHome...return from the quest.
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<br />It's strange to be back home. It seems my body and mind has found a way to easily adapt to sudden changes. Within a blink of an eye, the tour is over. And now it feels weird to be back home. Perhaps because its stationary. So used to a fast and changing life, I'm not really sure what to do now that we've stopped.
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<br />Its time to reflect....
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<br />and think...
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<br />Something strange was found written on the ground in our neighborhood. Either its a troll or Dexter moved in...
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<br /></div><div>If anyone has got any theories, I'm open to hearing them. It's strange to be back home.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Peace,</div><div>Serg</div>White Russianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00242871504497094317noreply@blogger.com12