Send Two FlyerTalk Members to Antarctica: Namely, Me!...and, Possibly YOU?!?
Jul 13, 2009, 10:11 am
#182
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Thank you to all who have already voted and to all who will vote. Please spread the word!
The lead entry currently has 1,567 votes and appears to have somewhat slowed down, while my entry is currently stalled in 12th place with 214 votes.
I need at least 30 votes to propel my entry into 11th place...
I need at least 30 votes to propel my entry into 11th place...
Jul 13, 2009, 10:27 am
#183
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I was just thinking that... Lets take this one step at a time, like a driver an endurance race. Pass one car at a time.
So, today's goal is to get the 30 votes and move Canarsie into 11th place. Get on it Flyertalkers!
So, today's goal is to get the 30 votes and move Canarsie into 11th place. Get on it Flyertalkers!
Jul 13, 2009, 10:39 am
#184
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Apparently, the key is that the authors of the entries are using the media to help them collect votes.
If it is at all possible, please contact the media in your local areas and see if they will pick up on this quest. The worst that will happen is that they refuse to do so...
Jul 13, 2009, 7:25 pm
#186
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Well, at least I gained two votes today, one of them thanks to Mary2e...
Jul 13, 2009, 11:09 pm
#187
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OK, so the front runner has Facebook, blog (with several Youtube/other videos featuring himself as a human penguin), Twitter, and Portuguese National Television covering him.
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Why not take a hint from the following videos / solutions: CATCHY BEAT or SONGS and funny videos! :
1. SWA Safety Demo Rap, with audience participation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivjyb...eature=related
(Atldlff has a year to practice his DO encore, with help from a certain FA Trainer / Video star)
2, "United Breaks Guitars" and the guy is a Flyertalker (naplesyrupeater, since 2003):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo
and video went from 150 views to 150,000 views and then Youtube top video with coverage on CNN, Fox, CBS, CBC, CTV, LATimes to Der Spiegel in just a couple of days.
(In fairness, one year of UA stonewalling crumbled in a couple days from this, and they have even been "Twittering" about their fixes. (Song/Video #2 in production, #3 to follow; He has a 7/10 folllowup spoken video of Thanks to supporters.)
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Why not take a hint from the following videos / solutions: CATCHY BEAT or SONGS and funny videos! :
1. SWA Safety Demo Rap, with audience participation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivjyb...eature=related
(Atldlff has a year to practice his DO encore, with help from a certain FA Trainer / Video star)
2, "United Breaks Guitars" and the guy is a Flyertalker (naplesyrupeater, since 2003):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo
and video went from 150 views to 150,000 views and then Youtube top video with coverage on CNN, Fox, CBS, CBC, CTV, LATimes to Der Spiegel in just a couple of days.
(In fairness, one year of UA stonewalling crumbled in a couple days from this, and they have even been "Twittering" about their fixes. (Song/Video #2 in production, #3 to follow; He has a 7/10 folllowup spoken video of Thanks to supporters.)
Last edited by flyzabit; Jul 14, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Jul 14, 2009, 12:19 am
#188
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YouTube idea -- Canarsie's Chocolate Demo
OK, should I post a video of Canarsie demonstrating how to eat chocolate on YouTube?
I've watched stuff on YouTube but never uploaded anything to it. So I'm open to suggestions as to how this could be done to help his campaign!
I'd post a video of Canarsie in the wilderness if I had one -- unfortunately, I don't. The chocolate video is the best I can do, I'm afraid!
I've watched stuff on YouTube but never uploaded anything to it. So I'm open to suggestions as to how this could be done to help his campaign!
I'd post a video of Canarsie in the wilderness if I had one -- unfortunately, I don't. The chocolate video is the best I can do, I'm afraid!
Jul 14, 2009, 1:05 am
#189
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got my vote! number 218 to be exact. Just posting a shout out on my facebook page also.
Oh.....and I did think about asking you to take me.....
but not sure what I fear most......the trip through Drake Passage or sharing a twin cabin with a male stranger or
facing my husband on the return of my trip to Antarctica after sharing a twin cabin with a male stranger
Oh.....and I did think about asking you to take me.....
but not sure what I fear most......the trip through Drake Passage or sharing a twin cabin with a male stranger or
facing my husband on the return of my trip to Antarctica after sharing a twin cabin with a male stranger
Jul 14, 2009, 2:27 am
#190
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Morality, apparently, is destroying our most valued traditions.
Jul 14, 2009, 8:58 am
#192
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OK, so the front runner has Facebook, blog (with several Youtube/other videos featuring himself as a human penguin), Twitter, and Portuguese National Television covering him.
_________________
Why not take a hint from the following videos / solutions: CATCHY BEAT or SONGS and funny videos! :
1. SWA Safety Demo Rap, with audience participation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivjyb...eature=related
(Atldiff has a year to practice his DO encore, with help from a certain FA Trainer / Video star)
2, "United Breaks Guitars" and the guy is a Flyertalker (naplesyrupeater, since 2003):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo
and video went from 150 views to 150,000 views and then Youtube top video with coverage on CNN, Fox, CBS, CBC, CTV, LATimes to Der Spiegel in just a couple of days.
(In fairness, one year of UA stonewalling crumbled in a couple days from this, and they have even been "Twittering" about their fixes. (Song/Video #2 in production, #3 to follow; He has a 7/10 folllowup spoken video of Thanks to supporters.)
_________________
Why not take a hint from the following videos / solutions: CATCHY BEAT or SONGS and funny videos! :
1. SWA Safety Demo Rap, with audience participation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivjyb...eature=related
(Atldiff has a year to practice his DO encore, with help from a certain FA Trainer / Video star)
2, "United Breaks Guitars" and the guy is a Flyertalker (naplesyrupeater, since 2003):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo
and video went from 150 views to 150,000 views and then Youtube top video with coverage on CNN, Fox, CBS, CBC, CTV, LATimes to Der Spiegel in just a couple of days.
(In fairness, one year of UA stonewalling crumbled in a couple days from this, and they have even been "Twittering" about their fixes. (Song/Video #2 in production, #3 to follow; He has a 7/10 folllowup spoken video of Thanks to supporters.)
On the other hand, that could be the perfect formula to a great YouTube video...
OK, should I post a video of Canarsie demonstrating how to eat chocolate on YouTube?
I've watched stuff on YouTube but never uploaded anything to it. So I'm open to suggestions as to how this could be done to help his campaign!
I'd post a video of Canarsie in the wilderness if I had one -- unfortunately, I don't. The chocolate video is the best I can do, I'm afraid!
I've watched stuff on YouTube but never uploaded anything to it. So I'm open to suggestions as to how this could be done to help his campaign!
I'd post a video of Canarsie in the wilderness if I had one -- unfortunately, I don't. The chocolate video is the best I can do, I'm afraid!
...in fact, 1,420 votes right now, to be exact...
Jul 14, 2009, 12:32 pm
#194
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Blog Your Way to Antarctica:
The Competition Heats Up!
If I could get the vote count for my entry substantially increased, it would be great if they could add that I have the FlyerTalk membership behind me, supporting me all the way.
Are we going to allow those other areas of support to overshadow the power of FlyerTalk?!? Come on, everybody — let us show the world what the members of FlyerTalk can do!
Are you with me?!?That may not be a bad idea...
Blog Your Way to Antarctica:
The Competition Heats Up!
The competition for Quark's Official Blogger, who will sail for free to Antarctica, February 20 to March 3, 2010, is hotly contested. Nature network is supporting Grrl Scientist. Luis from Portugal has the home crowd behind him. Mike from Texas has a local entertainment blog supporting his effort. None of them can earn the right to call themselves the Official Quark Blogger without the support of voters like you.
To register to vote - or enter - visit the Blog Your Way to Antarctica site.
To register to vote - or enter - visit the Blog Your Way to Antarctica site.
Are we going to allow those other areas of support to overshadow the power of FlyerTalk?!? Come on, everybody — let us show the world what the members of FlyerTalk can do!
Are you with me?!?That may not be a bad idea...
Jul 14, 2009, 2:26 pm
#195
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2 dimly lit with background noise (conversations), after which the venue was moved to the basement for taking the next two clips;
1 where monitor interrupted by opening the door from the garage and walked in carrying a couple of rolls of paper towels, causing everyone to crack up (his head is not visible on the clip, only his torso, arms, and leg); and
1 final "good take"