The Legacy Of Star Gate Sg-1: Is It More Than Meets The Eye?

A legendary science fiction series is ending. Star Gate SG-1 will begin the last season of its long run in April 2007 on the Sci-Fi Channel. This is very bad news for SG-1 Fans who have invested ten years and over 200 episodes in the long-running saga. But is there more here than meets the eye?

SG-1 has a loyal fan following. That is best explained by the fact that it blends old style science fiction with new. The scripts give you time to get to know the characters without slowing down the action. More importantly, the emphasis has always been on the storylines, not the personal lives of the cast members.

NBC owns the sci-fi channel and that conglomerate has a reputation for ruining popular shows and storylines with endless morality lessons that teach feel good values and anti-establishment messages. SG-1 remained strangely untouched in that area. In fact, the Air Force has been a supporter of the show for some time.

It wasn’t long ago that SG-1 Executive Producer Richard Dean Anderson (who plays Brig. Gen. Jack O’Neill on the series) was honored by U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, General John P. Jumper. The series was given kudos for continuous positive depiction of the U.S. Air Force and Anderson was made an honorary brigadier general. Given the series storyline, this all seems a bit odd.

While it can easily be argued that SG-1 does present the U.S. Air Force in a positive and respectful way, can the same be said of Anderson’s alter ego? Jack O’Neill is hardly the poster boy for the behavioral standards of a U.S. Military Officer. He often disrespects superior officers, seems to do his duty in a semi-conscious state, ignores or disobeys orders and disregards military protocol.

I’m sure that the Air Force understands the need for some comic relief supplied by Anderson’s O’Neill character. However, I find it hard to believe that Anderson would receive such an honor just for producing a good sci-fi show and making the Air Force look good. I believe something else might be happening here, whether on purpose or by proxy.

Everything I have read about SG-1 and its production tells me there is probably no conscious effort to allow the show to be used as some sort of U.S. Government Propaganda tool. However, the series is a natural for it. Consider these observations:

- SG-1 continuously presents the idea that the U.S. Government is keeping the existence of alien life and contact with them secret for all the right reasons. The message: Secrecy is for your own good.

- There are rogue elements within the Government that exploit the connection between Aliens and the Government. They do that to obtain secret technology and are willing to sell out their own kind to obtain it. The message: Good cop bad cop, but the end result is basically the same.

- Dr. Frank E. Stranges is Founder and President of the National Investigations Committee on UFOs. I have been honored to share a stage with him on several occasions for speaking engagements and join him for a press conference. His book, Stranger at the Pentagon, tells the story of his meeting during the 1950s with an extra-terrestrial named Commander Thor (that’s Supreme Command Thor for SG-1 Fans) at the Pentagon. Although Dr Stranges tells us that his Thor is more humanlike and not physically akin to the Ascard on SG-1, there are many similarities between the real Thor and the Ascard fictional civilization. The Message: Educate the public on what’s really going on through a fictional series and they are likely to accept the truth when the U.S. Government decides to tell all.

- The Ascard are portrayed as a group of small, gray aliens with large eyes that help the humans, but only after years of abducting them. The Abductions are to solve a DNA problem the Ascard are having and allow them to better understand humans. The payoff is that they protect us from bad aliens and help us to technologically advance. The message: Despite the fact that people have become lab rats for Aliens, it’s all-good.

- Aliens have been visiting the Earth for thousands of years. While some are good, some bad, they come regardless of our military readiness to resist. We cannot remain a solitary planet in a sea of populated worlds and expect to be ignored or left alone. The Message: The Aliens are going to do what they want anyway, so we had better make treaties with the good aliens. If that means losing some personal freedoms and getting abducted for study, it’s a small price to pay for being at peace with our galactic neighbors.

- The use of the names of real places like Area 51 and the complex at Cheyenne Mountain. The Message: The government has places where secret technology and alien artifacts may be securely kept.

- The never-ending secret of the Star Gate program. Despite battles in the skies over Earth, tattletale characters and near misses, the gate manages to remain secret. The Message: The Government can keep a secret for an unlimited period of time and against all odds.

Considering the fact that many of the themes and storylines used in SG-1 come right out of the real UFO and Alien Playbook, it’s little wonder that the Air Force loves this show and has supported it for so long. But are they also setting things in motion behind the scenes? It’s no secret that the U.S. Military has invested heavily in remote viewing and psychic intervention programs.

Whether by subtle suggestion or creative angst, SG-1 has risen to the top. While the series may come to an end for now, it’s doubtful that SG-1 will vanish off the radar screen. Despite a recent ratings dip, over 2,000,000 people still tune in each week to watch and that is a very respectable number. Sales of the series on DVD have been brisk and a number of conventions are held and well attended annually. There is talk of SG-1 films and, who knows, the series can always make a return to television just as Star Trek did. Read more at http://www.ufoguy.com

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Ben 10 Omnitrix X10 Toy Review and Ultimate Alien Ultimatrix Preview w/ new Aliens

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Review of the last Omnitrix toy by Bandai for Ben 10 Alien Force, and a preview of the Ultimate Alien Ultimatrix and the new aliens for that. From the Cartoon Network show “Ben 10 Ultimate Alien”. Join us at ben10toys.net. Music Inspector Surf, What You Want ver 2, Kevin macleod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ creativecommons.org

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You can be after a romantic break? 5 tips for you

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Sounds like a challenge, but here are 5 ways to be romantic after a break up that will

help you express your feelings.  These ideas will make your ex feel special which is

one of the most important things you must do when you want to get back together.

Remember, its important to respect your ex’s wishes.  If you’re stopping by and

calling, emailing, or texting and they want you to stop, you need to stop.  But that

does not mean you cannot make a romantic gesture.

If you want your romantic gesture to be better received you don’t want to do it

immediately.  Quit bothering your ex and begging them to come back.  Allow them some

space without you.  Let some time pass, then you can make one of these romantic

gestures and surprise them and get them thinking of you again.

Tip #1:  Doing something very thoughtful will win points for you.  Let some time pass

after the break up to give them space and to get their emotions in check.  Then you

could send a card or gift that is obviously just for them.  Send a card of

encouragement if they have an exam coming up or a big project at work, with out

mentioning yourself.  Instead of the fancy gift for a birthday or other occasion, Natural Disaster Pressure Wash Clean-Up

their car or mow the lawn to show that you care.

Tip #2:  You need to focus on that person.  Let some time pass after the break up and

then call or stop by when it feels right to do so.  Ask if they need help with

anything or if you could do something for them.  Do not talk about yourself or what

you want.  Do this not expecting anything in return.

Tip #3:  You could send flowers. Send a bouquet of their favorite flowers and have

them delivered to their home, not at work or in front of alot of other people.  Write

a message on the card like “I hope you are doing well” or “Just thinking of you”

Tip #4:  If you have something you know they want, give it up.  It could be a CD that

belongs to you but you can replace that, offer it to them because you know they like

it and it is something they want.

Tip #5: Surprise them with two tickets to a movie or play designed for men to take

someone else, that doesn’t necessarily include you, but they might just ask you now

that the pressure is off.

These 5 ways to be romantic after a break up can help your efforts to get back

together, reignite the flame, it could make you both feel good.

r /> together, rekindle the flame, it can make you feel good about both.

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Aliens Vs Predator 3 Video Game: Predator level Pt. 1

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Royal Cruise has array of fraud or a legitimate business opportunity? Read Review of Internet Marketer This produces amazing results!

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If you have done any research about Working from home with any of the new MLM companies then you have probably come across Royal Cruise Matrix the new 2×3 Matrix associated with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Ship “Oasis of the Seas.”  This new business opportunity is skyrocketing and you can watch the numbers grow by the hour just by logging onto the site.

Like TVI and other popular Matixes!  Royal Cruise Matrix is already growing fast.  Jumping on board with RCM are TVI Express members, whether they made money or not with TVI Express, they see the benefits of getting in on an opportunity as quickly as possible, because news of something exciting on the internet spreads like wildfire.  Social christian media services like Twitter, FB and You Tube get word out a Legitimate Business Opportunity overnight.

After being on the internet for while, I did not pay much attention to Royal Cruise Matrix because there is something new every minute of the day.  I also am not that fond of Matrixes. But after someone pointed it out to me, the very next morning there is the “Oasis of the Seas” being showcased in the 2nd hour on the Today Show, and it was in Miami Beach, where I happen to live.  I had to go see it and there it was in all its glory, the biggest cruise ship ever built!  Can you believe I forgot my camera!

Royal Cruise Matrix is associated with “Oasis of the Seas” and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (now known as Royal Caribbean International) a cruise line starting back in the late 1960’s.  Knowing the Matrix is affiliated with this MEGA SHIP gave me pause, and I decided to dig a little deeper into this online business opportunity!

Royal Cruise Matrix is a direct selling business opportunity. That is when consumer product or services are sold from person to person.  Direct selling is used by the most savvy and wealthiest internet marketers in the world today!  That is exactly why millionaires like Donald Trump and Warren Buffet have endorsed and become a part of this industry.  According to Buffet, “dollar for dollar, it’s the best investment I’ve ever made.” Fortune Magazine called the industry, “the best kept secret in the business world.”

Let me explain how Royal Cruise Matrix works.  You can choose to become a customer or an independent representative.  If you choose to become a rep you can participate in the Ambassador Matrix.  The Ambassador Matrix program is the very 1st 3 Tier Revolving Matrix program.  It pays you $500 1st time through the cycle. $5,000 after you cycle through Tier 2 and $25,000 after you cycle through Tier 3 with matching bonuses paid to the sponsor of $10,000.  All the tiers have an automatic re-entry and it is a true follow your sponsor matrix.  When you have a follow-your-sponsor matrix the team works together to push the matrix through.  No one is left behind.  But if you do not personally sponsor anyone and your goal was to make money then you will leave a lot of $$ on the table because you will lose out big on the Matching $10,000 bonus.

The product is the Discounted Cruise Travel.  You become a Founding Member for the cost $100.  Every time you purchase your Luxury Cruise Vacation through a RCM Major Cruise Line affiliate, you will receive 20% Reward Points back to you and placed into your RCM Redemption Account that you can redeem for future FREE Cruise Travel! Once you have accumulated enough Reward points to redeem the TOTAL equivalent cost of a future cruise through a Royal Cruise Matrix representative (which would be yourself if you are an independent seller) your cruise will be FREE.

Matrixes have never been my cup of tea.  Many times you buy into the fact that there is a one-time payment for a lifetime membership, and usually the cost is low and affordable.  One matrix I know of is a one-time cost of $7 and after you cycle 3 times you receive $480.  The real cost is your time, money, sweat and creativity getting the word out.  So would you rather work smart and make $25K at the end of cycling 3 times and b

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