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![]() Choose the program that you find easier to use and have fun with it. You now know what you need to do to install and use these programs. GIFPaper and AnimatedGIF both allow you to customize your Mac’s wallpaper by setting animated GIFs rather than motionless background images. Right-click the GIF and click Delete in the dropdown menu. Follow the path above to go to your System Preferences and Desktop and screen saver. ![]() If your wallpaper is stuck on a GIF you no longer like, you can delete it. If you found the perfect GIF on GIPHY, you’ll need to figure out a way to download it.įortunately, we have an article here that will teach you how to download animated GIFs. One of the more annoying aspects of GIF mining is how difficult it is to download them. If we didn’t answer all your questions above, keep reading! How do I download a GIF from GIPHY? However, there’s always a workaround if you’re willing to put the work into it. It isn’t always easy to force OSX to do things it wasn’t built to do. You should always choose the latest release (release 1.5.3 in this case) as it has all of the latest updates. To download AnimatedGIF, click on the release that you want. You can download the program from here.Īs you can see, the program is posted on GitHub, where you can even see its source code. The software is now relatively stable and doesn’t use as much RAM or CPU, but you should still be careful as it varies from computer to computer.įirst, you need to download AnimatedGIF. With its latest updates, AnimatedGIF can set animated GIF backgrounds on your Mac computer. Initially, this program worked as a screensaver. Select Open, and your animated GIF wallpaper should be set.ĪnimatedGIF is a program developed for Mac OSX/macOS that allows users to play animated GIFs.Run the second file from the folder where you’ve downloaded GIFPaper.Once you’ve selected your GIF, you can adjust its alignment, scaling, and background color.Select Browse from its initial screen and select the GIF you want to set.Open the installed GIFPaperPrefs program.The installation will complete in a few seconds. Select the option you wish to (Install for this user only or Install for all users of this computer) and click on Install. A popup window will appear asking you whether you want to install the GifPaperPrefs preferences pane.Double-click on the installation file named GIFPaperPrefs.
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Project triangle strategy review7/8/2023 The peace doesn’t last long, so enjoy the gorgeous HD-2D vistas while you can. How invested you are in Triangle Strategy’s story will determine how invested you are in the game as a whole. There are many titles where the story is supplemental to the experience, but in Triangle Strategy’s case, it’s unlikely you’ll enjoy the game without it. You play as Lord Serenoa, ruler of one of the great houses of the land of Norzelia, currently experiencing an uneasy yet welcome period of peace. It’s not long before various schemes fall into place and that peace is torn asunder, forcing you and your band of trusted allies to navigate the murky depths of war. It may sound a somewhat generic story, and in some ways it is. ![]() The game takes plot points typical of the genre and places them in the context of a mismatched group of characters that you don’t want to see fail. Mere hours in I was attached to certain characters, while there were others I hoped to one day see join my team. However, it’s not long before you realise this world cares not for your wants. Triangle Strategy pulls no punches in the story it tells, and it’s this realistic, ruthless attitude that affords the game much of its excitement.Įach map is an important aspect of the game. Utilising the environment to your advantage is key. The only issue is how long it takes to get there. The first several hours of Triangle Strategy are as much a test of patience as anything else. With such a complex world to introduce, the level of exposition in those few hours can be grating, especially as it comes at the expense of actual gameplay. I found myself itching for a fight that seemed destined never to come. This is my main gripe with the title, and I think it even has the potential to turn people off the game. Given that this is the portion available in the demo, it’s a shame that it doesn’t do a good enough job of showing people why they need to invest their time in the game. As the story opens up, so does the gameplay, and Triangle Strategy reaches new heights, it’s just unfortunate it takes a bit too long to find that point. ![]() Story really is make or break for this title, yet the gameplay holds equal weight, and thankfully this is where Triangle Strategy truly shines.
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Tableau online vs tableau desktop7/7/2023 Users are given a logon to Tableau Server (on-prem or public cloud-based) or Tableau Online (Tableau Online is the fully hosted (SaaS) version of Tableau Server). What you get with the Tableau Explorer license NOTE: For details of what can be done using web-based Tableau Server and Tableau Online verses Tableau Desktop read a comparison on the Tableau website. But, if users want to create a data source, they need a Creator site role and a Tableau Creator license. For users who only need to pull up reports and do minor modifications, an Explorer site role may suffice. A user’s site role determines what the user has permissions to do. In web-based Tableau Server, users are assigned site roles: Creator, Explorer, Viewer, Site Administrator Creator etc. Tableau Creator license comes with a web-based license that can be used with Tableau Server. Tableau Creator in Tableau Server and Tableau online environments Dashboard Starters are available in Tableau Online (hosted SAAS version of Tableau Server) and as Tableau Desktop packaged workbooks (twbx) which you can download.Įxample of a Dashboard Starter for Salesforce: Tableau Dashboard Starters look great and have built-in calculated fields that can be difficult to build from scratch. Dashboard Starters are a great way to “jumpstart” analysis of the data behind these complex applications. These workbooks can be easily modified to connect to your own data. Dashboard Starters are visualization templates (complete with demo data) for Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Marketo, Eloqua and ServiceNow. Below is a screenshot of Tableau Prep Builder. Tableau Prep Conductor requires an additional Data Management add on license. Note : Tableau Creator license does not come with Tableau Prep Conductor, the Tableau Sever tool used to schedule Tableau Prep flows. Tableau Prep: A Visualization’s BFF (see on-demand webinar) Cleaning/merging steps can then be combined into fully documented repeatable flows and run as needed. This tool has some great features you can use to combine, clean and merge data from a myriad of sources into one “Tableau friendly” data source. You only get access to Tableau Prep Builder if you have a Tableau Creator license. Tableau Prep Builder is a graphical tool used to prepare data for Tableau. Tableau Prep Builder is an ETL ( extract, transform and load) tool used to create Tableau data sources. Although many of Tableau Desktop’s report authoring capabilities are now offered in the web-based Tableau Server and Tableau Online, Tableau Desktop still provides more options when it comes to formatting, mapping, and dashboard and data source creation. Tableau Desktop is Tableau’s client-based report development tool. Tableau Creator is the only license that comes with Tableau Desktop. NOTE: The above is true for Tableau Online and Tableau Server users as well. Without Tableau Creator users can only create workbooks using previously published data sources. In fact, every Tableau deployment will require at least one of these license types. Bottom line, people who need to create and publish data sources need a Tableau Creator license. What you get with the Tableau Creator licenseīelow we list the four important features that come with Tableau Creator that may make it worth the expense. Is it worth the extra money? Or, would Tableau Explorer or Tableau Viewer be a more cost-effective choice? We’ll take you through the details for what each license offers and how it aligns to how users create, explore and view data with Tableau. A Tableau Creator license is two times the cost of Tableau Explorer and six times the cost of Tableau Viewer. The most fully featured license is Tableau Creator. ![]() This blog will cover each Tableau licensing type so you can make the best decision for your company and your budget. It is difficult to figure out what exactly users can and cannot do with each license type. Get unbiased perspectives based on real-world, hands-on experience. Taught by real-world subject matter experts. ![]() Practical instruction for real-world application. Tools to save time, save money, and speed the pace and accuracy of analytics. Data integration, transformation & modeling.Dashboards, Reports & Visualizations Toggle MenuĪcross the BI stack, we make the industry’s best-in-breed technologies work seamlessly together.Enterprise security implementation in Power BI.Data Governance, Security & Administration Toggle Menu.Cognos to Power BI migration assessment. ![]() BI platform assessments & health checks.Data Preparation & Modeling Toggle Menu.A full spectrum of services for accelerated and accessible business intelligence.
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Denver airport shuttle7/7/2023 ![]() Our Fort Collins to Denver Airport shuttles can handle groups of many sizes. We typically shuttle hundreds and thousands of locals and out-of-state visitors to various other destinations across Denver. Whether you want a shuttle, bus, car, SUV, van, or limo, we have the right vehicle to meet your private travel needs from Fort Collins to Denver Airport. Our drivers have been serving travelers, including tourists and businessmen in the city by getting them to everywhere they need to be. Why Use Our Fort Collins to Denver Shuttle Service?ĭenvers Airport Transportation, LLC has served the Denver area for over 15 years. It is an old historic place that draws in lots of people, offering a healthy mix and business and fun outdoor activities.
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3 gallon fish bowl7/7/2023 ![]() When keeping your fish in a smaller volume of water, there is a greater ratio of fish waste to water. ![]() This means that you may require a heater, an air pump with an air stone, and some form of filtration system. Live Aquarium Plants for Your Betta Fishĭo 3 Gallon Tanks Need Heaters and Filters?Īll aquariums, regardless of size, need to have a means for maintaining a healthy environment for your betta.So if you are planning on decorating your aquarium with an aquascape, we would recommend looking for a 3.5-gallon tank, as opposed to something closer to a 2.5 or 3-gallon tank.įor information on aquascaping ideas, from minimalistic to detailed scaping, please have a read of our decoration articles: All materials, hardscape, or objects that you put into the tank, will reduce the actual volume of water that can fit within the tank itself. One thing that a lot of people overlook, is the type, and amount of decor that they’ll be using as part of their aquascape. Having a 14″ heigh 3-gallon tank will be wasted on your betta fish. Anything over 12 inches, and you start to lose length and/or width, making the water levels deeper, which is not favorable for bettas. A good-sized commercial tank will have a height of between 10 and12 inches. Most shallow 3-gallon tanks with a water depth of as little as 6-8 inches need to be custom made. So if you are serious about setting yourself up a smaller 3-gallon sized aquarium, be sure to look for one that has enough width and length to provide your betta with the room they need to move around in. This is because betta fish like to swim around near the top of the aquarium, and are happier swimming around in shallower water, then deeper water. Even though both tanks can theoretically hold the same volume of water, the shorter, wider tank can actually provide a lot more room for the fish to swim around in. A tall, narrow cylinder-shaped tank will hold just as much water as a short, wider tank of the same volume. Some of the concerns relate to those worrying about the amount of room that the betta has to swim around in. You’ve probably read or heard from somewhere, that a 3-gallon tank is far too small for a bettas fish, right? While it’s true that there are many betta fish carers out there that are not fans of the 3-gallon tank 2.5-3.5 gallon tanks still remain the smallest sized tanks that we could recommend to house your betta. So which would be the right one for you and your little betta fish? These tanks can come in all different shapes and styles, but they are all designed to hold 3-gallons of water. If you are just starting out in the aquarium hobby or looking for a new fish tank that’s on the smaller side, then take a look at the large range of 3-gallon fish tanks that are available on the market these days.
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Monster hunter rise switch bundle7/7/2023 The map layouts are a little more simple as well, but with more verticality to each locale to encourage Wirebug usage. Though it falls more in line with previous handheld Monster Hunter games than World because the textures aren't the best. From what I have seen so far, the environments are lush and detailed for a Switch title. Graphically, Monster Hunter Rise is one of the most beautiful games I have seen on the Switch that isn't from Nintendo. Monster Hunter Rise Gathering Hub Canteen (Image credit: iMore) So having one giant map with no loading screens, just like in World, is fantastic - it feels way more immersive and seamless, like what you have in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Previous handheld Monster Hunter games had separate areas on each map that you would have to load into, which had some pros and cons (safely being able to heal but coming back into a massive attack and carting). Having open-world maps on a portable console makes it feel much more immersive and seamless over previous titles.įinally, I absolutely love the new open-world maps in Monster Hunter Rise. These are a nice change of pace from your usual quest fare, which may be good or bad, depending on your preference. To do this, you need to rely less on your weapon and use more of the stronghold's defense mechanisms, like ballistas, cannons, and the almighty Dragonator. Rampage quests require that you help defend Kamura Village from hordes of large monsters by repelling them. Monster Hunter Rise Rampage Quest (Image credit: iMore)Ī new mission type has also been added in the form of Rampage quests and is kind of like a tower defense level. My favorites, though, are the Spiribirds because they grant a permanent boost (color determines stat) for the duration of a hunt, even if you cart (faint) in battle. I found it fun to see what each locale had to offer in terms of endemic life, and they all have a use. The endemic life can be found all over each area, and they grant useful stat boosts for your hunter, items, or you can pocket them and use them like an item during battle. Wyvern Riding is great for dealing damage to the monster by making it crash into walls or even making it engage with other large monsters in a turf war.Įndemic life also plays a big part in hunts. This is a move that restrains a large monster with Ironsilk from the Wirebugs, giving you a brief window of time to control the monster. The final thing that the Wirebug can do is allow you access to Wyvern Riding. The Wirebug can also be used to help traverse the terrain, whether vertically or on the ground, but every weapon has its own set of unique Silkbind Wirebug moves as well. Of course, while we're talking about new mechanics, the Wirebug is another substantial change. ![]() ![]() You can play with your pet cat and dog in the game - what's not to love here? Plus, you can play with both the cat and the dog - GOTY material right there, folks. And to further improve things, the Palamutes don't use your hunter's stamina you can attack while mounted and even use items freely while riding. ![]() I absolutely love this, and it makes it super easy to cover a large amount of ground in a small amount of time. Not only will these canine friends help your offense on the battlefield, but you can mount them for a faster way to travel around the map. Nintendo Switch Monster Hunter Ultimate Edition Bundle | Electronic ExpressĪmex appliance arrow drop down bed car cart check circle chevron down keyboard_arrow_left chevron right chevron up close dollar email error facebook first page info outline instagram last page list check lock mastercard minus payment pinterest plus print rebate search shield shipping star star border star half store twitter user tie view grid view list visa warning youtube audio audio Headphones ranges Ranges mattresses Air Conditioners Kitchen Packages home speakers Home Speakers Desktops Laundry tv home theater tv home theater Televisions computer tablet Laptops computer tablet major appliance major appliance Refrigerators cell phone cell phone car electronics car electronics camera camcorder camera camcorder games drones games drones Gaming small appliance small appliance small appliance Small Kitchen Appliances home fitness home fitness Smart Home furniture furniture Furniture Mattress Mattress Car Audio Fans outdoor outdoor fashion fashion Smart Watches open open toys toys Home Theater Equipment nav.tv nav.tv one.star one.star two.star three.star four.star five.star one.star two.star three.star four.star five.star employee.icon paper.Monster Hunter Rise Riding Palamute (Image credit: iMore)Īnother new addition to Rise are the Palamutes.
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Guitar hero world tour guitar price7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Princess Anne holds bombshell interview on eve of King Charles' coronation as she says slimmed down monarchy 'isn't a good idea' Jodie Comer has theatre at her feet after picking up a Tony nomination for her latest play Prima Facie Gemma Collins sparks rumours she has SPLIT from her beau Rami Hawash as they unfollow each other on social media ![]() Pub lunch! Princess Eugenie's sociable week continues as she enjoys a Mayfair outing with friendsĮd Sheeran arrives at NYC court for $100m copyright trial where he's accused of ripping off Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' a day after vowing to quite music if he's found guilty Kim Kardashian says North, 9, was 'watching' her from a CAR as she walked the Met Gala red carpet because her daughter is too young to attend the event 'No one in their right mind would have signed it!': Carol McGiffin admits her future on Loose Women is in jeopardy after 'contract issue' - as she slams ITV for 'forcing' her decision to step away 'I was lucky to find someone in my teens who I got on with - and it got better as time went on': How 'fate' played a hand in Michael Palin's 57-year marriage to sweetheart Minka Kelly talks about 'grace' as she promotes memoir Tell Me Everything which details her traumatic childhood with her drug addicted motherĪfter outraging Dickens fans by tweaking the end of Great Expectations, all the other times the BBC has altered adaptations to fit a 'woke' agendaįrom Rihanna's 'whipped cream' dress and Pedro Pascal's knees to a squashed COCKROACH - social media erupts with Met Gala memes Kendall Jenner frees the nipple in a VERY revealing bodysuit to party as stars don their raciest looks yet for Met Gala bashīefore she slipped into her dress: Sydney Sweeney reveals SEE THROUGH corset she wore under Miu Miu gown at Met Gala in behind-the-scenes snapsĪ matter of TASTE: Looking for foodspiration this week? Check out these 10 delicious tips Lizzie Cundy cuts an elegant figure in a white gown complete with tiara and satin gloves as she films a coronation TV special on her birthday So who was Jennifer Lopez's date to the Met Gala in place of Ben Affleck? The singer, 53, took her look-alike younger sister Lynda Lopez, 51 Struggling with symptoms of menopause? If HRT isn't for you, this supplement is created by the experts. Keanu Reeves is 'mistakenly visited by police conducting a welfare check' on an unidentified woman in Los Angelesīaywatch vet Donna D'Errico, 55, shows off her stunning figure as she models a bikini top with boy shorts. New best friends! Kate Hudson and Gigi Hadid bond at post Met Gala Casamigos party 'We have some elements we won't unveil until on the day,' he said. 'While the full spectacle will not be unveiled until the Coronation, the practice with more limited aircraft numbers is an ideal opportunity to review the flypast from a safety and execution perspective, while making sure that the timing, spacing, and the broad structure of the flypast is visually appropriate for His Majesty the King's Coronation on the May 6.'Īir Vice-Marshal Flewin said the rehearsal went to plan but refused to reveal details of some surprises, which the RAF is saving for Coronation day. Mr Devey Smith faced around 50 media representatives insisting: 'I'm not a hero,' as he posed for pictures ahead of the flypast.Īsked for his advice for the pilots taking part on May 6, he said: 'Enjoy it.'Īir Vice-Marshal Mark Flewin, Air Officer Commanding No 1 Group, said: 'It is a great honour to be part of His Majesty the King's Coronation, where the flypast is an opportunity to showcase Tri-Service aviation excellence to our Commander-in-Chief, on this very special occasion.
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Metal slug 6 atomiswave7/7/2023 ![]() all the information you need is in the MAME source code”. We’re not sure if this is technically considered a port, but according to Megavolt85 : “Atomiswave is Dreamcast with small changes. The Atomiswave is basically a arcade version of the Sega Dreamcast (just like the Naomi arcade hardware, the main difference between Dreamcast, Atomiswave and. The number of playable characters has expanded for the first time since Metal Slug 2, with 6 characters available for play. Recently, the arcade community has been porting Atomiswave arcade titles to NAOMI, and now thanks to Megavolt85 we are getting our first port to the SEGA Dreamcast… Metal Slug 6! Metal Slug 6 is the first installment of the series developed on the Atomiswave arcade hardware system. Auction ends in: 2 days, 1 hour : FixedPrice : 9.95 : 3. NAOMI happens to be what the SEGA Dreamcast was based on. Metal Slug 6 Neo Geo Mini Arcade Marquee. Metal Slug 6 (MIA) Knights of Valour Dolphin Blue Demolish Fist. Electric Grave So Many Posts No Time For Games. The game also introduces new Slugs like the Donkey Slug.SNK’s arcade board Atomiswave, which was created in collaboration with SEGA and Sammy (before the merger), was very close to SEGA’s arcade board NAOMI. In my opinion the best Atomiswave games are KOFXI, Metal Slug 6 and Samurai Shodown VI. Easy lowers the game difficulty and gives the player a Heavy Machine Gun when starting a new life, but ends the game before the final mission. Players can now choose from two different difficulty levels from the start Easy and Hard. All stored weapons are still lost upon death. is done with the NeoGeo they move on to SNKs Atomiswave arcade offering so we get KOF 2003 and KOF XI, Samurai Shodown VI, and Metal Slug 6 & 7. MS6 also introduces the ability to hold two weapons additionally, players can switch back to the handgun in order to preserve ammo. ![]() states of the PlayStation 2 port or Metal Slug Anthology on PSP or Wii. Clark: Special melee "Argentine Backbreaker" that grants temporary invincibility upon successful use. Since Atomiswave emulation isnt as versatile as Neo Geo emulation as of this.More easier than trying to emulate Atomiswave ones. Ralf: Can survive one non-environmental attack per life, special melee "Vulcan Punch," melee can damage vehicles, 50% less ammo from weapon pickups. Isn't Metal Slug 6 on the Metal Slug Anthology released for Wii, PSP, and other consoles I mean, if you're trying to play that game its easier to get those and emulate them.Eri: Gains double ammo from grenade pickups, grenades can be aimed in eight directions.Fio: Gains 50% more ammo from weapon pickups, start each new life with Heavy Machine Gun.Tarma: Slugs can take more damage, aim fixes while firing in a Slug.Marco: Basic Handgun deals more damage.Metal Slug 6 was the first main game in the franchise. It is also featured in Metal Slug Anthology for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. ![]() There was a PS2 port in September 14, 2006. It was released in 2006 and is the latest game in the Metal Slug series. The console version was never released outside of Japan, but a direct port of the arcade version can also be found on Metal Slug Anthology for the PS2, PSP and Nintendo Wii. Metal Slug 6 ( 6) is a run and gun video game for the Sammy Atomiswave arcade platform. The Ikari Warriors, along with the four Metal Slug regulars, each have unique abilities that players can take advantage of: Released in 2006, Metal Slug 6 was developed for the Sammy Atomiswave arcade platform and was later ported to the PlayStation 2. As discussed in a recent article here at The Dreamcast Junkyard, Dreamcast-Talk forum members megavolt85 and yzb have been porting Atomiswave games to the. Metal Slug 6 introduces two new characters: Ralf Jones and Clark Steel. This time around, the history is much deeper than previous installations players must join forces with both the Martians and the Rebel forces as a much bigger threat appear. The game once again features the Rebel-Martian alliance as seen in previous games. ![]() The console version was never released outside of Japan, but a direct port of the arcade version can also be found on Metal Slug Anthology for the PS2, PSP and Nintendo Wii. Released in 2006, Metal Slug 6 was developed for the Sammy Atomiswave arcade platform and was later ported to the PlayStation 2.
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If you require support for a service you have obtained from a third party for use on your personally-owned computer, please contact the respective manufacturer's customer service department.Ĭornell employees who wish to use office productivity software compatible with Microsoft Office on their personally-owned computers for personal use have options including the following.Įligibility: Current Cornell employees and retirees of Cornell University ![]() The following products and services are NOT provided by Cornell University and are NOT SUPPORTED by the IT Service Desk. We are providing this personal use information as a courtesy to the Cornell community. Files can also be saved in Microsoft-compatible formats. This service provides access to Google Docs, which can upload, read, and edit files created in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. To support collaboration with Cornell students and colleagues at other institutions, Cornell employees may obtain Google Workspace accounts. More Info: Google Workspace for Cornell Employees Please be aware that your university license to use Microsoft 365 for Desktop applications only applies to you, not to anyone else who may have access to your personally-owned computer.Įligibility: All current Cornell employees Your A3 license allows personal use of this software, but you may not use Cornell-provided software for any non-Cornell business or commercial activities. You can use your OneDrive account to easily synchronize your files between your personal and Cornell-provided computers. More Info: Office 365 for Faculty and StaffĮligible full-time employees with a Microsoft 365 A3 license may install Office 365 desktop applications onto a personally-owned computer. The Microsoft 365 Mobile Apps for Android and iOS provides access to all of the documents in your OneDrive account and allows you to view and edit them within the app.Įligibility: Cornell employees with a Microsoft 365 A3 license You can use Microsoft 365 Online Apps to view and edit any files in your Microsoft OneDrive account, and can easily transfer files between your OneDrive account and your desktop. This includes online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and several others. Microsoft 365 Online Apps are web-based versions of Office applications that you can use from any computer. Supported OS: Any accessible via a web browser ![]() If you need to use office productivity software (such as Microsoft Office) for university business purposes on a device that is your personal property, here are some options: Please work with your supervisor and/or your department's local Technical Support Provider (TSP) to obtain access to the software you need to perform your job.įor more information about using Microsoft Office applications on Cornell-owned computers, please see Office 365 for Faculty and Staff. Exactly which services are available varies by college and administrative unit. All employees at Cornell University can expect to be provided with the software needed to perform their job duties when using Cornell-provided computers.
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Lost in random ghost stories7/6/2023 ![]() Then people send me 20 pages, and it’s nothing.” Wagner also recognizes the courage it takes to tell a story and potentially risk public criticism. ![]() Sometimes, their email was only two sentences originally, but there was some random part of it that made me think, Oh, this seems interesting. There’s a certain art to choosing the best stories to tell, which Wagner can usually spot based on the way a person writes an email: “I look back on some of the stories that ended up being really good. Now, just a little bit in, I’ve had moments where I’m like, Not only do I think something’s going on, I think we could figure it out,” says Wagner. “When I started, I thought there might be something going on, because all of these people can’t be imagining things. A former skeptic himself, his perspective has evolved from amused curiosity to wholehearted belief, due in part to the earnestness of his subjects’ accounts, many of whom were compelled to tell their story not out of a desire for brief internet fame, but in a desperate attempt to make sense of what happened to them. Otherworld has amassed something of a cult following over the last few months, attributed largely to Wagner’s journalistic approach to all things supernatural and unexplained. Born from an annual call for ghost stories on his other podcast, Yeah, But Still, Wagner became overwhelmed by the sheer volume of submissions he received, to the point where he decided to go all-in and start a podcast entirely devoted to the paranormal. I was immediately hooked.ĭubbed the “Paranormal This American Life,” Otherworld, hosted by Jack Wagner, tells extraordinary stories of regular people who’ve experienced anything from ghostly hauntings to demonic encounters, lost time, kundalini awakenings, near-death experiences, and magick rituals. ![]() I don’t think I realized how starved I was for genuine paranormal discourse until I discovered Otherworld Podcast through the recommendations newsletter Perfectly Imperfect, and listened to the first handful of episodes one night while cleaning my house, progressively scaring myself to death. I now live in Los Angeles, a place where New Age spirituality has been co-opted by wellness brands and biohacking podcast bros topics like the occult, astrology, and psychedelics are so commonplace that they’ve been reduced to cliché, devoid of any mysticism. Either way, for many, it can be a deeply frightening and alienating experience. But what if the thing you encountered felt too real to deny? What if it persisted over weeks or months? For those who have experienced something paranormal, they’re often forced to contend with two impossible realities: that they’re losing their mind, or they really encountered something otherworldly. Despite a third of Americans claiming to believe in ghosts and UFOs, personal accounts are often relegated to late-night campfire stories and family lore, and are very rarely taken seriously. Curiosity compelled me towards the unknown, and doubt functioned as my protective armor against it. But whenever I thought I saw something out of the corner of my eye, heard a strange sound, or felt a presence, I was quick to convince myself that it was just my mind playing tricks on me. Each caller confirmed my suspicions that there really was something beyond my everyday reality: something mysterious, terrifying, and sublime. On ‘Otherworld,’ the podcaster feeds into a resurgent cultural interest in the paranormal, from near-death experiences to demonic encounters to lost timeĪs a kid, I used to stay up late listening to a paranormal radio show called Coast to Coast with George Noory, feeling a strange kinship with truckers who’d been abducted by aliens or men calling in from a post-apocalyptic future. |