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[SolarMarr]

[catherwood]

[Kandiman]

Can't decide if the following is a trailhead of a very bad sales pitch. Colouring and formatting is approximately as I received it:

[Gist]

Saw this on a YouTube ad. It looks legit, but the premise seems too ridiculous to be real. "What if science fiction became science?"

http://www.quantumjumping.com/

[HappyPhantom]

Hey guys, I am new to ARGs, and since I have been following a couple I have started to receive non-sensical emails. (Well, non-sensical to me anyway)
I was checking my junk folder and I received an email this morning from someone calling themselves Roxy Rudy. The email title says "g9i" and the body only says "a19"
Could this be something worth looking at? I thought this would be the best place to ask, before I toss it and overlook something.
thanks

edit: also the sender's email is elveradenaeSPLAThoffler.com
I looked at hoffler.com, apparently any1 can create an email addy there for $35

[Dottoe]

Early on in this thread, someone said something about email like that, they're bait to see who has an active email address, so spammers don't waste time on dead mails. Be weary of clicking links.

[HappyPhantom]

[Fishjp]

OK This does not quite fit in this thread as this is most definitely 100% spam. But it is the longest most elaborate spam I have ever received and as such I feel like sharing it. Read and Enjoy:



He stopped over at Los Angeles and Chicago. Sales fell short of their goal. Taro stayed in Tokyo for three days. Is your school in this town? She is on the wrong side of twenty. Can you say how employees may be recognized for excellent performance? The children were assigned to sweep the room. What's the number of the party you are trying to reach? Turn back, please. The woman is taking notes. I need a pencil. Can I use one of yours? Voters are taking out their frustrations at the polls. The school boasts a fine swimming pool. That gentleman must be a doctor. He was broken by the failure of his business. We used the transcripts of the recordings of telephone conversations. Conformity is an essential element of our homogeneous community.

The park lies in the center of the city. This poem is attributed to him. I heard a Japanese nightingale. Two policemen arrested a burglar. They caught him sneaking into Mrs. Miller's. He took it literally. The plan was given up under the pressure of public opinion. There is no document of civilization which is not at the same time a document of barbarism. We have yet to know the truth. Push this button and the door will open. John is a member of the swimming club.

Martin Luther King, Jr., had won his first protest against injustice - peacefully. Would you like to tea with us this afternoon? I'm waiting for the bus. When I called him right-wing, I mean that his thinking is old-fashioned. Had I known more about his character, I would not have trusted him. Do to others as you would be done by. While living abroad, you tend to see a variety of strange customs. We can't begin the meeting until we have a quorum. What did Brainless and Unhappy do? It's already past ten o'clock. He said to me, 'Let's play catch.' The question is whether he will come on time. Our feelings towards him are mixed. Can you solve this problem? If you listen to great music even the most common things become something magnificent.

They had a high opinion of Dr. Schweitzer. With such a vivid imagination he'll become either a world-famous novelist or a lunatic. The box is covered with a large sheet of paper. Fear causes aggression in dogs. It was not until the baby was fed that he stopped crying. Wherever you go, you will find the same kind of people. It's a deep feeling, yes really. She has been investing her energy in helping the poor in that area. The arrow fell short of the target. She is by nature kindhearted. You must not give up hope. Please get whatever you like. Mike had his teeth checked last week. I saw my sister there. That sword is fit for a prince. Small clearings mark where villages once stood.

Truth is in wine. Tell me something about your family. We had better not attend the meeting. You should ask a physician for his advice before taking this medicine. The instant the girl saw her mother, she burst out crying.

He remained silent during the meeting. What about farming? You know, I had a lot of fun. Take a moment to imagine what the polar bear's environment is like. The presiding judge was touched by pity for the accused. He is cross because she always comes late. We need to settle the serious matter at once. I have to take these books back to the library. Don't let me become discouraged. Food must be chewed well to be digested properly. The event still remains vivid in my memory. Why do cats' eyes shine in the dark? We must keep up the family traditions. Goodbye! She had an easy delivery. Not all red apples taste the same. She presented the lady to me. It's all over for you.

I'm a sweet-tooth. There was an attack on a worker last night. Miss White is liked by everyone. I don't like visiting big cities. No body. I've seen the film many times, but I'd like to see it again. I'm afraid it will be rainy tomorrow. You must be crazy to ride a bicycle that has no brakes! It was the sound of the bell which awoke him. He is now at the desk. I couldn't stop myself from longing for her. I could hardly make out the traffic lights. I don't like to swim in pools. The examples in this dictionary are easy to understand. He looked through the evening paper. Sorry to impose but would you please open the window? She lived up to our expectations.

Having all of you here is more reassuring than having the police or anybody else. We associate her face with a rose. She exuded nothing but confidence going into the final round. The shy boy murmured his name. This is how it stands. I found it difficult to make myself understood. She has a decayed tooth. He arrived late as usual. Save energy by abolishing the convenience stores' 24-hour-a-day trading! He's rich. He doesn't need money! He gives me the creeps. The river is very low. I think he could be the one who took the stolen money. He would not take back the remark. She has always done her best to make their life easier. I felt for the poor dog.

His proposal is worthy to be considered. It sounds great! Tom can swim no more than a stone can. Almost no one goes to the same classes. Look at the bird singing in the tree.

I don't like to swim in the pool. Tatsuo likes looking at aircraft landing gears. Sooner or later, she will appear. I eat Chinese food once in a blue moon. Had he been there, would you have wanted to come? Don't buzz about my ears. Mac helped me carry the vacuum cleaner. We are very congenial. Each robot is equipped with a talking machine. When was the last time we met? He studied hard so as to pass the examination.

Mayumi is a healthy person. She almost never gets sick. I don't care for meat. Your plan is of no earthly use. The day before yesterday he witnessed a weird incident in the wilderness. We look up to him as our teacher. He ceased talking suddenly. The Earth rotates on its axis. Everybody knew her true feelings. How about going out for a drink after work? Again the younger brother became a wanderer, and he arrived one day at the house of the elder brother. I feel worse today than I did yesterday. He does not know how to drive a car. Little girls are dancing in the woods. I have been studying German for two years. Written in simple English this book is easy to read. He came all the way from Nikko to see me off. I have no more than 1,000 yen with me. This way, please, mademoiselle. They were vacant apartment or homes.

I know him only by name. They kept on feeling their way. I think that she is honest. There were nice pictures on that wall. When shall we meet again? The dog is mine. He wasn't about to pass up that once-in-a-lifetime chance. A is 5 times as long as B. Europeans like to drink wine. She knows poverty only in the abstract. Wind energy has been used to some extent in many countries. My dream is to go to Japan.

He looked as if he had seen a ghost. Mayuko wore a crown of flowers. Each member has to pay 10,000 yen a month. Japan began to import rice from the United States. Not knowing what to say I remained silent. Where's the party?

Do you have any others? I was very surprised to see students cleaning their classroom after school. I tried thinking about why it was that I didn't trust him. We were forced to work hard. It comes natural to him to speak French. Our country's climate is temperate. They had games, made good friends, and enjoyed themselves very much. Thank to a fundamental restructuring, our surplus has swelled threefold.

He was present at the meeting. I would die before I live on in shame. What was the outcome of the election? He engaged to pay the bill as soon as possible. He carries bag on his back. The new bicycle cost me as much as 50,000 yen. I saw a town in the distance. What will you do if you fail the exam? I wonder why John is always late for school. Anyway, I know you must be busy, so let me go. Would you like to go to a movie? I'd like a table by the window. I've never seen a real cow. Computer technology is indispensable to access many pertinent items of data.

Written as it is in plain English, the book is useful for beginners. You should make the most of this rare opportunity to demonstrate your talent. I already called him. I caught three fish yesterday. Remember to post the letters tomorrow. They were not brave at all. Not only she, but her sons have been satisfied. We did not think about the price.

[Nighthawk]

Just got this in my email with the subject line "Cipher"....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ZWvWnvwA4

I do not have audio available to me where I'm at, and a cursory search for the name comes up empty.

Reeks of trailhead, but I don't know if it's for an existing game or not.

[MrToasty]

[Nighthawk]

A Guest created the HavenConnection thread pretty much at the same time. I don't think the timing was coincidential, but there really isn't much to go on to connect the two.

[Wabonan]

lol I found this post on creigs list today.. I dono if its anything or a joke. its in the jobs section titled skilled/trades..and from charlotte NC


Who ya gonna call..... (Charlotte)

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Date: 2011-09-08, 10:42PM EDT
Reply to: job-wjxgf-2589349258SPLATcraigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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We are currently looking for fit, quick on their feet individuals that are interested in the science/ paranormal field. There are currently 3 openings. The job entails tracking and catching ghost/demons and other paranormal entities. This job sounds fun huh? But it's not all fun and games. This will be the most rewarding career of your life.

Tools will be provided (proton packs, traps, etc. Don't worry you will get training. Just don't cross the streams). At this time we do not offer health insurance or a retirement plan but that may change in the future. Serious inquires only please. No experience required. Just quick, fit and be able to carry a 60 lb nuclear proton pack.


•Location: Charlotte
•Compensation: Varies depending upon type of paranormal entity.
•Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
•Please, no phone calls about this job!
•Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.



PostingID: 2589349258

lol I applied for the job ..I told them I helped the Ghost busters develop the proton pack...lol

[Masquedman]

Got an email from someone calling himself "Vladimir Sirin". I know that there was a character in the Ministry of Argon ARG who called himself that, but that hasn't had anything happen in more than six months.
From: vladimirsirinSPLATyahoo.co.uk
Subject: ..
To: undisclosed recipients:
All that was in the email was another pair of dots (..)
I replied to the email ("Umm, Hello?"), and got this in return.

Quote:

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I googled Vladimir Sirin, and aside from the author, this Facebook prof came up.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Vladimir-Sirin/100000543682391
Now, I know that MoA Vlad had/s a facebook, so is this the same one?
Thanks,
R

[Broklynite]

So...I went to New York Comicon this weekend. There was a booth for Five gum where you could pose to be put into a comic. I didn't do it- it seemed a little dumb, and I really just wanted to grab a smoke. But they handed me a pack of the stuff anyway. For the hell of it, I opened it up ad grabbed a piece and something grabbed my eye. Inside the lid was a QR code, a note "You have been chosen", a code, plus a URL: www.survivalcode.com/selected

So, on a whim I went. I tried the QR code, but my shoddy IPhone 3G has such a POS camera that it couldn't read it. The website is clearly connected to the weird commercials that the gum company has produced for the last few years, but getting into it, it looks as though they have created at least something of an ARG to give a backstory to the odd commercials (you know, the ones with people floating in a pool of ball bearings while listening to music and crap).

I eventually found my way to the Command Center (feeling like I was playing an updated version of MYST) where I encountered the first puzzle set. After completing the first puzzle by randomly filling in pieces, I realized that it was a form of Sudoku. I think of the pieces as being 0-4 (the dash being 0) and each row and column must have all five numbers without any overlaps of numbers in any rows or columns. To add to the difficulty, later levels start playing with the shapes of the colors assigned, and the last 2 levels are colorless, and you need to figure out which color goes where.

Had I been more on the ball, I would have taken screenshots of the solutions to all ten puzzles, but it wasn't until I did so that the little light in my head went off and I realized that this looks like it might be part of something larger that they may be doing. So, take a look, let me know if you think this is a waste of time or no. Do I know if this is a real ARG or just a quickie one-off ad? Probably the latter. But heck, it's kind of fun, I think.

[Broklynite]