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Some advertisers are reporting issues with Google Ads’ GCLID (Google Click Identifier) offline conversion uploads, starting on Sept. 12.
Although uploads are marked as successful, the associated conversion actions are showing zero results.
Why we care. Conversion data is the backbone of measuring campaign effectiveness. Without accurate tracking, it’s impossible to assess ROI, optimize bids, or make informed decisions on ad spend.
Driving the news: Multiple advertisers, including Benjamin Wenner and Josiah Daves, flagged the issue on X, noting missing conversion data across several accounts. Daves reported that more than 250 of their accounts have been affected, with conversions dropping off after 2 p.m. EST on September 12.
The response. The Google Ads team is aware of the issue and is investigating with urgency, Google Ads Liaison Ginny Marvin confirmed. The bug seems to be specific to GCLID-based offline conversions, with standard conversion tags unaffected.
What’s next. Advertisers are awaiting further updates from Google as the investigation continues, hoping this is just a visual reporting error rather than a deeper data loss. Be first to find out the resolution on this issue by following the Google Ads Status Dashboard.
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In 2008, Anu’s career started with
delivering digital marketing campaigns (mostly but not exclusively Paid Search) by building strategies, maximising ROI, automating repetitive processes and bringing efficiency from every part of marketing departments through inspiring leadership both on agency, client and marketing tech side.
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She is also an international speaker with some of the stages she has presented on being SMX (US), SMX (Munich), Friends of Search (Amsterdam), brightonSEO, The Marketing Meetup, HeroConf (PPC Hero), SearchLove, BiddableWorld, SESLondon, PPC Chat Live, AdWorld Experience (Bologna) and more.
The Earth’s atmosphere is divided into several layers, each with its own unique characteristics. Among these layers, the mesosphere stands out as the coldest. Let’s explore the features of this important atmospheric layer.
Structure of the Atmosphere
The atmosphere is composed of different layers, starting from the surface of the Earth and extending out into space. These layers include:
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Each of these layers has different temperature trends, with the mesosphere being the coldest.
Coldest Layer of the Atmosphere
The mesosphere is an essential layer of Earth’s atmosphere, situated between the stratosphere and the thermosphere. This layer extends from approximately 50 kilometers above Earth’s surface to about 90 kilometers in altitude. It is characterized by its unique temperature profile and is crucial for understanding atmospheric dynamics.
Why is Mesosphere known as the Coldest Layer of the Atmosphere?
Due to its extreme temperatures, the mesosphere is known as the coldest layer of the atmosphere. The temperature in this layer decreases with altitude, creating a stark contrast to the warmer layers above and below it. The frigid temperatures at the top of the mesosphere are a result of the decreasing density of the air and the lack of absorption of solar radiation, leading to the extremely low temperatures.
Importance and Impact of Mesosphere
The mesosphere plays a crucial role in atmospheric science. It is the region where many meteorites burn up upon entering Earth’s atmosphere, creating the visible streaks often referred to as “shooting stars.” Additionally, the temperature variations in the mesosphere influence the propagation of atmospheric waves and contribute to the understanding of weather patterns and climate change.
Understanding the mesosphere’s characteristics is essential for researchers studying atmospheric science, meteorology, and space weather. Its extreme temperatures and unique position within the atmosphere make it a fascinating subject of study in the field of atmospheric sciences.
PlayStation is not what it used to be; some of that, of course, is for good reason. You’d be hard-pressed to argue that Cloud Strife looked better when he was a pile of polygons, or that stealth-game controls peaked with 1998’s Metal Gear Solid. Technology has evolved, bringing us not necessarily better games but games offering visuals and overall experiences that were previously unfathomable. And just as technology has changed, so have the companies implementing it–companies like Sony.
Originally a home for RPGs and platforming mascots, PlayStation has spent the past few decades intensely focused on cinematic single-player games, with narratives that eschew early-aughts whimsy in favor of morally conflicted anti-heroes. Despite the incongruity between those two styles, both were hugely successful for the company. But now, PlayStation is changing its focus yet again, only this time into an arena so competitive that there’s no guarantee even this titan of video games will see any measure of success: live-service games. So far, the company’s path to success has been bumpy, but it quietly might have just taken a big step in the right direction towards achieving its goal.
Back in 2022, Sony decided to be up front about its vision for the future of PlayStation, revealing to investors that PlayStation Studios has “an aggressive road map with live services” and was aiming to launch “more than 10 live-service games by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.” Sony executive deputy president and interim CEO Hiroku Totoki stated that this was part of the company’s overall plan to “expand into the live-game services area,” which was yielding success for studios like Epic, MiHoYo, and Bungie, the latter of which was already in the process of being acquired by Sony.
A Destiny 2 character confronts enemies.
Yet things haven’t been going quite as planned at the company. For starters, it’s been reported that a number of employees were upset by former PlayStation boss Jim Ryan’s mandated pivot towards live-service games–a fact that is not all that surprising considering developers’ concerns regarding live-service stability. According to former PlayStation developer David Jaffe, the creator of Twisted Metal and co-creator of God of War, this was part of the reason that long-time PlayStation developer Connie Booth was reportedly fired. Jaffe claimed that multiple sources told him that Booth “was somehow blamed” for the initiative. Though the truth behind Booth’s departure is not entirely clear, the outcome was the end of her 30-year career at Sony, during which she played a key role in producing Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Jak & Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, Sly, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Resistance, Uncharted, Infamous, and The Last of Us.
A month later, Totoki informed investors that only half of the promised live-service titles would be ready by Spring 2026. This was followed by the news that two of its live-service titles–a The Last of Us multiplayer game and an unannounced Twisted Metal project–we’re being scrapped entirely. Though the reason the Twisted Metal title was scrapped is not clear, The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog was quick to release a statement following the news, writing:
“To release and support The Last of Us Online we’d have to put all our studio resources behind supporting post-launch content for years to come, severely impacting development on future single-player games. So, we had two paths in front of us: Become a solely live-service-games studio or continue to focus on single-player narrative games that have defined Naughty Dog’s heritage.”
In February 2024, Sony announced it was laying off 900 employees in a move that would eliminate its VR-focused London studio and affect production at Firesprite, Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, and Guerrilla. Layoffs continued later that summer, when the Sony-owned studio Bungie laid off 17% of its workforce, and then migrated 12% of its remaining staff to other departments at PlayStation. Despite this news, however, Totoki reaffirmed that Sony would continue to go all-in on live-service titles.
In that same briefing, Sony stated it had been unable to meet its goal of selling 25 million PS5s during the current financial year–causing it to revise its projection to 21 million sales and lose $10 billion in market value–and that the PS5 was now in the “latter stage” of its life cycle. Fortunately, one of Sony’s promised live-service titles, Concord, was almost ready to launch.
A space ship console in Concord.
Yet when Concord finally launched in August 2024, it was met with little fanfare. Upon release, the game peaked at a dismal 697 concurrent users on Steam. And while PlayStation 5 player numbers are not publicly available, Tweaktown discovered that Concord ranked at No. 50 on the PlayStation Store’s PS5 best-sellers chart. Two weeks after launch, Sony announced it was removing the game from sale and shutting down its servers. The game may return in the future, but this was not the new foothold in the live-service space that Sony was surely hoping for.
Despite all of this, Sony recently revealed the PS5 is getting an upgraded model, the PS5 Pro. However, the upcoming console’s $700 price tag–and that’s without the $80 disc drive you can purchase separately, mind you– the lack of dramatic technical differences between the PS5 and PS5 Pro, and Sony’s overall lack of PS5 exclusive titles, means this announcement was largely met with scorn.
However, I think Sony has an opportunity to course correct.
On September 6, PlayStation released Astro Bot, a charming platformer with a ton of heart and absolutely glowing reviews. On the surface, the game is a celebration of PlayStation and its history, as throughout it, you unlock bots that are made to look like some of the consoles’ greatest characters–both from exclusive titles and third-party games notably associated with the company–all while piloting a PS5 controller. Yet to dismiss the game as pure Sony nostalgia, or reduce it as an ode to the unfortunate IP collectathon currently happening in the games industry, discredits what makes it truly special.
As GameSpot’s Mark Delaney put so eloquently, Astro Bot is “a platformer whose incredible ambition is matched by its brilliant execution.” It feels fantastic to play, offers bountiful exciting mechanics that–while different–never feel disparate, and creates gorgeous worlds that feel natural to explore yet constantly surprise and delight. It’s a game that rivals the likes of Super Mario Odyssey and beyond that, it’s fun. Pure, wondrous fun.
Astro Bot glides through the air alongside flamingos.
In recent years, Sony has proven it can tell a great story. Their exclusive titles are known for their complex characters, emotional narratives, and well-conceived worlds. But in the midst of all that, it feels like Sony forgot about the joy of simple fun. It forgot about all the different kinds of players that exist, and what they long to see. And it forgot about all the series that, while heralded in Astro Bot, have effectively disappeared.
Though folks online love to call me a Sony Pony anytime I throw any sort of criticism at Xbox–here’s hoping this piece clears that up a bit!–the only time I truly felt like a Sony fangirl was when I was a child. I remember the transition from the Nintendo 64 to the PlayStation–it absolutely blew my mind. I remember the variety of games my family obtained over the course of a few years: Tomb Raider, Spider-Man, Time Crisis, Spyro the Dragon, Crash Bandicoot, Silent Hill, Tekken, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, and a small mountain of Final Fantasy games, my family’s favorite. When the Xbox launched in 2001, I saw zero reason I would ever need it. I already had my portal to every world I could ever want to visit.
Of course, I’d eventually find a lot of value in Xbox and return to Nintendo, and these days, I don’t feel a closeness to PlayStation anymore. I’m sure this is partially due to my age and how the years inevitably come with a loss of childlike whimsy, but I know there are other factors, too. I’m not jaded, I still love games, and I could easily list dozens that have come out even in the last few years that I think are phenomenal. But to me, PlayStation just doesn’t quite feel special anymore. But Astro Bot does. And it also reminds me of how it used to feel.
Astro Bot feels like a chance to reignite the brand’s charm and perhaps even alter what live-service means for PlayStation, if that’s the path it intends to walk down. Whereas it seems like Sony is sticking to a very particular type of live-service game–one that is oversaturated and that it can’t seem to quite find an audience for, as Concord’s lack of success would indicate–the company has already revealed a plan to add more characters and levels to Astro Bot, and it could easily add more. It’d certainly make sense; it’s a game that feels simple to expand upon and has a foundation sturdy enough to cradle that expansion. Why continue to toil over creating a fun live-service title that sticks when you have a game that is proven to be fun and whose structure lends itself to being expanded?”
A bot is dressed as God of War’s Kratos.
Sure, this doesn’t fit the bill when it comes to satisfying PlayStation’s desire to create a Forever Game–one that incentivizes players to log in daily, participate in seasonal content, and, to put it plainly, fork over cash on things like battle passes, skins, and loot boxes. But why is this well-established (and increasingly criticized) model the only way forward? Players have begun to see the vast majority of them for what they are: a somewhat predatory way to continuously rake in money. Games, and the amount of money companies are willing to spend making them, are growing monstrous in size yet it feels as if developers are forced to work in the confines of a narrow, short-sighted scope. It’s easy to see where this leads, and it’s not a place I want to see the industry go.
Yet at my most cynical and business-minded, Astro Bot still feels like a revenue booster, as it is a fantastic marketing opportunity for the company. Much like how Super Smash Bros. is said to have contributed to Fire Emblem’s success in the West, Sony now has a great avenue to introduce new characters, showcase indies, reignite interest in previous titles, and gauge what audiences are responding to or demand more of. When I played through Astro Bot, there were certain characters I didn’t know and was compelled to learn more about, as well as others that I had simply forgotten about but was delighted to see again. It made me want to buy and install games I hadn’t thought about in years. And it goes beyond the generation who grew up with these characters; my two-year-old son was fascinated by Spyro, which led to me redownloading the Reignited Trilogy and spending an hour introducing him to the feisty little dragon. This is the power that game currently wields, and it’s not a small one.
But beyond that, Astro Bot also proves that Sony can still do different types of games exceptionally well. It proves that Sony is still innovative, and its games still fun. Before Astro Bot, I couldn’t tell you the last time a PlayStation platformer truly gave a Nintendo platformer a run for its money, but here we are. I wish Sony knew it doesn’t necessarily need to pursue live-service. In fact, I’d argue it shouldn’t. There are other paths to success–paths that invest in studios’ unique visions, foster creativity, and delight players.
I can’t claim to know if the live-service bubble has truly burst or if the market is grossly oversaturated to the point where no room remains, but I do know that myself and many others are certainly fatigued by it all. The money-grabbing is as transparent as the stagnation, and something needs to change. Here’s hoping that Sony can sense that too.
A Cleveland Clinic study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were prescribed injectable semaglutide or liraglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or obesity. The study was published in JAMA Network Open.
“In patients with obesity who were prescribed semaglutide or liraglutide, we found that long-term weight reduction varied significantly based on the medication’s active agent, treatment indication, dosage and persistence with the medication,” said Hamlet Gasoyan, Ph.D., lead author of the study and a researcher with Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Value-Based Care Research.
Semaglutide (sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) and liraglutide (sold under the brand names Saxenda and Victoza) are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 RA medications. Those FDA-approved medications help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.
Obesity is a complex chronic disease that affects more than 41% of the U.S. adult population. Clinical trials have shown that anti-obesity medications are effective; however, there is limited data in real-world settings regarding the factors associated with long-term weight change and clinically significant weight loss.
In this study, the researchers identified key factors that were associated with long-term weight loss of patients with obesity. They also indicated the elements that were linked to the probability of achieving 10% or more weight loss.
This retrospective cohort study included 3,389 adult patients with obesity who initiated treatment with injectable semaglutide or liraglutide between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2022. Follow-up ended in July 2023.
At the start of the study, the median baseline body mass index among study participants was 38.5; 82.2% had type 2 diabetes as treatment indication. Among the patients, 68.5% were white, 20.3% were Black, and 7.0% were Hispanic. More than half of the participants were female (54.7%). Most of the patients received treatment for type 2 diabetes. Overall, 39.6% were prescribed semaglutide for type 2 diabetes, 42.6% liraglutide for type 2 diabetes, 11.1% semaglutide for obesity, and 6.7% liraglutide for obesity.
Results show that one year after the initial prescription’s fill, weight change was associated with the following factors:
Persistence with medication. On average, patients who were persistent with the medication at one year experienced -5.5% weight change versus -2.8% among patients who had 90-275 medication coverage days within the first year and -1.8% among those with less than 90 covered days.
Researchers found that four in 10 patients (40.7%) were persistent with their medication one year after their initial prescription’s fill. The proportion of patients who were persistent with semaglutide was 45.8% versus 35.6% in patients receiving liraglutide.
Among patients who persisted with their medication at 12 months, the average reduction in body weight was -12.9% with semaglutide for obesity, compared to -5.9% with semaglutide for type 2 diabetes. The reduction in body weight was -5.6% with liraglutide for obesity, compared to -3.1% with liraglutide for type 2 diabetes.
Studies have shown that achieving sustained weight loss of 10% or more provides clinically significant health benefits. With that in mind, Dr. Gasoyan and colleagues looked at the proportion of patients who achieved 10% or more weight reduction.
Overall, 37.4% of patients receiving semaglutide for obesity achieved 10% or more body weight reduction compared to 16.6% of patients receiving semaglutide for type 2 diabetes. In comparison, 14.5% of those receiving liraglutide for obesity achieved 10% or more body weight reduction versus 9.3% of those receiving liraglutide for type 2 diabetes.
Among patients who persisted with their medication one year after their initial prescriptions, the proportion who achieved 10% or more weight reduction was 61% with semaglutide for obesity, 23.1% with semaglutide for type 2 diabetes, 28.6% with liraglutide for obesity, and 12.3% with liraglutide for type 2 diabetes.
Based on the study’s multivariable analysis that accounted for relevant socio-demographic and clinical variables, the following factors were associated with higher odds of achieving 10% or more weight reduction one year after the initial prescriptions:
“Our findings could help inform patients and providers regarding some of the key factors that are associated with the probability of achieving sustained weight loss of a magnitude large enough to provide clinically significant health benefits,” said Dr. Gasoyan. “Having real-world data could help manage expectations regarding weight reduction with GLP-1 RA medications and reinforce that persistence is key to achieve meaningful results.”
In a previous study, Dr. Gasoyan and colleagues looked at the factors influencing the long-term use of anti-obesity medications. Future research will continue to explore patients’ persistence and health outcomes with GLP-1 RA medications. ?
Dr. Gasoyan is supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute.
Avantika University is excited to announce the inaugural edition of the Nyayshastra National Moot Court Competition! This prestigious event will be held in a hybrid format, combining both online and offline modes to provide a comprehensive and inclusive experience for all participants. Event Dates Mode Competition Structure Eligibility Team Composition How to Register? Interested candidates […]
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Heavy rainfall caused multiple landslides along the Badrinath National Highway on Saturday, blocking the road at Lambagad, Nandprayag, Sonala, and Barrage Kunj. The alternate route between Sakot and Nandprayag has also been blocked due to the landslides.
Uttarakhand on high alert: Travel halted as multiple landslides block key routes to Badrinath (File Photo/ANI/Princess Ilvita )
In a statement, the Chamoli Police said, “Due to the heavy rainfall in the district, landslides are occurring at many places on the Badrinath National Highway, due to which the road is getting blocked repeatedly. Travellers are being stopped at safe places by Chamoli Police for safety.”
Earlier, the police had said on social media that the highway was blocked at Kameda (Gauchar), Nandprayag, and Chhinka, disrupting traffic in the area.
“In the district, the Badrinath National Highway is blocked at Kameda (Gauchar), Nandprayag (Chamoli), and Chhinka (Chamoli),” the Chamoli Police shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Later, they updated that “The blocked road at Chhinka has been opened for traffic.” The Chamoli police also added that the,” blocked Badrinath National Highway near Kameda in the district has been opened for traffic.”
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday instructed State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and District Magistrates to remain on high alert due to heavy rainfall affecting various parts of Uttarakhand. He had also advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel during that time.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several southern districts of Uttarakhand and an orange alert for other parts. According to the IMD, a depression over northwest Uttar Pradesh was expected to weaken into a low-pressure area within 12 hours. This weather system centred near Bareilly, will cause scattered clouds and ‘intense convection’ in southern Uttarakhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Northern Uttarakhand, eastern Rajasthan, and northwest Madhya Pradesh will also experience ‘moderate to intense convection’ with rainfall and gusty winds predicted.
The IMD reported that the depression is being tracked by radars in Delhi and Lucknow, and has wind speeds of 20 to 30 knots. The system is expected to weaken as it moves northeast.
Meanwhile, in Nainital district, continuous rain has closed roads, including the Haldwani-Sitarganj road, due to water overflow in the Shernala area. Travellers have been advised to take alternative routes and avoid travel until conditions improve.
Today, a brief rundown of news from Roche and Gilead Sciences, as well as updates from Eli Lilly, Biogen and GSK that you may have missed.
The Food and Drug Administration approved a version of Roche’s cancer immunotherapy Tecentriq that can be administered through an injection just under the skin, the company said Friday. The clearance makes Tecentriq Hybreza the first checkpoint inhibitor available via a subcutaneous injection, beating competing programs from Merck & Co. and Bristol Myers Squibb. Roche’s shot is approved to treat all the cancers Tecentriq is used against, among them tumors of the skin, lung and liver. It delivers Tecentriq over the course of about seven minutes, compared with the 30 to 60 minute intravenous infusions the original version requires, Roche said. — Jonathan Gardner
A twice-yearly HIV shot developed by Gileadreduced the risk of infection by 96% compared to background disease incidence, the company said Thursday. The finding comes from a Phase 3 trial of nearly 2,200 cisgender men and gender-diverse people, and follows the success of another late-stage study in June. As a result, Gilead has stopped the blinded portion of the trial and will “work urgently” to bring the shot, called lenacapavir, to patients. The company expects to begin regulatory filings this year, with an initial launch possible in 2025. — Ned Pagliarulo
Biogen has two new independent directors, announcing Thursday the appointments of Lloyd Minor and Menelas Pangalos. Minor is currently vice president of medical affairs at Stanford University and dean of Stanford’s School of Medicine. Pangalos, meanwhile, is a pharmaceutical industry veteran. He was at Wyeth, Pfizer, and then AstraZeneca for 14 years before retiring this spring as head of biopharmaceuticals research and development. Caroline Dorsa, chair of Biogen’s board, said Minor and Pangalos will bring “fresh perspectives” at a time when the company is trying to strengthen its portfolio and achieve sustained growth. — Jacob Bell
Sanofi will pay 100 million euros to secure rights to an experimental radiopharmaceutical drug for a rare form of cancer that emerges from neuroendocrine cells. The licensing and collaboration deal, with U.S.-based biotech RadioMedix and French radioisotope producer Orano Med, represents Sanofi’s entry into the fast-growing field. While the drug in question is aimed at the same target and cancer as Novartis’ Lutathera, it uses an alpha particle-emitting lead isotope, rather than beta-emitting lutetium. — Ned Pagliarulo
Eli Lilly will spend $1 billion to expand a manufacturing site in Limerick, Ireland, from where it plans to produce the active drug ingredient for its newly approved Alzheimer’s disease medicine Kisunla, among others. The company began construction of the Limerick site in 2022 and expects it to start making drug ingredients there in 2026. The expansion is part of the largest manufacturing investment campaign in the company’s history, spurred in part by its success in Alzheimer’s and obesity. — Ned Pagliarulo
The argument about whether it’s better to invest in regional Australia or a big capital city is a long-standing one, but on average capital cities have outperformed regional Australia over the last 40 years.
Over the last year as property values have increased strongly around Australia, affordability has become more strained and capital city properties are likely to once again outperform regional properties.
As affordability starts to hit those with lower incomes, I would only invest in capital cities where there will be greater economic growth, leading to higher-paying jobs growth.
It’s a long-standing argument, isn’t it?
Is it better to invest in regional Australia or in a big capital city?
Only this morning I listened to a podcast where one so-called “expert” mentioned a raft of regional towns that outperformed the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane property market over the last decade, and I’m sure statistically he is right.
But that’s not a fair comparison.
You can’t compare a town of, say 200-300,000 people to a large city of 5 million people like Sydney or Melbourne.
However, the following chart from APM Capital shows that on average capital cities have strongly outperformed regional Australia over the last 40 years.
But then again, this is not a fair comparison.
Obviously, you’re not buying the Sydney property market – you’re buying an individual property in that market and hopefully one that will outperform because of its location.
I was astounded that this same “expert” explained how he is unbiased, and he’s prepared to help his clients invest anywhere in Australia.
Yet he then explained that he never buys a property worth over $500,000, which clearly means he is biased – he has already eliminated virtually every property in any of our capital cities from his search.
There is no doubt that regional Australia has benefited from changing housing needs during Covid – but this trend has since reversed
What about affordability?
Over the last year, property values increased strongly around many parts of Australia at a time when wages growth was far from strong, meaning affordability became more strained as house prices rose faster than the capacity of the typical household to repay a mortgage.
We know that during the Covid years regional Australian property values grew stronger than capital city values, but this trend has since been reversed.
Moving forward capital city properties are likely to once again outperform as regional affordability becomes more strained than in capital cities.
I don’t like fighting Gorillas — I don’t fight the big trends.
Moving forward as affordability starts to hit those with lower incomes, and in general, wages in our capital cities are higher than in regional locations, I would only be investing in the capital cities where there will be greater economic growth, leading to higher-paying jobs growth, which will eventually lead to population growth.
But importantly the people taking up these new higher-paying jobs will have the affordability to pay more for their properties or to rent properties.
In both instances, this will lead to continual capital growth.
Don’t fight gorillas.
Go with the big trends – you’re less likely to get it wrong!
About Michael Yardney Michael is the founder of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He’s once again been voted Australia’s leading property investment adviser and one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.
We all desire that special someone in our lives who just cannot get enough of us. Maybe, for you, that person is someone you have strong feelings for. Or perhaps, you crave that kind of connection even though there isn’t anyone specific in the picture. While it’s true that you cannot control how someone may feel about you, there are certain steps you can take to stack the odds in your favor. This guide on how to manifest someone to be obsessed with you will help you in the pursuit.
Remember, manifestation is the act of bringing something you want/desire to reality through the power of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. To be able to tap into its full power, you need to first focus on your healing. You cannot learn how to manifest someone to fall in love with you to the point of obsession until you realize your worth, break negative thought patterns, and weed out limiting beliefs.
While the act of manifestation is seen as a spiritual experience, it also works on a psychological level. Let’s take a look at how to make someone obsessed with you psychology before we move on to actionable tips on manifesting obsession as well as affirmations to make him obsessed with you.
How To Make Someone Obsessed With You Psychology
How to make someone obsessed with you psychology taps into the principles of intention, focus, and belief. Manifestation is based on the law of attraction, which suggests that focusing on a specific outcome can influence reality. By visualizing someone being obsessed with you, you reinforce the belief that this outcome is possible. This belief, in turn, shapes your behavior, confidence, and energy in a way that augments your appeal.
Psychologists also believe that manifestations work on a subconscious level. When you deeply and passionately desire a particular outcome, you subconsciously start acting in ways that align with that desire. For instance, if you have been wondering how to manifest someone to fall in love with you, you may start engaging in positive interactions with that person, be more emotionally open and available, and conduct yourself in a way that makes you more attractive to them.
Manifestations work as self-fulfilling prophecies
This shift in your own mindset, in turn, influences how the person in question perceives you and engages with you. On a psychological level, manifestations work as self-fulfilling prophecies that drive changes within a person in line with their desired outcome. The psychology behind manifesting someone to be obsessed with you hinges on:
An emotional connection: People are drawn to those who make them feel understood and valued
The scarcity principle: People desire what they can’t have. That’s why the manifestation process often involves avoiding being overly available to the person you desire
Dopamine release: Positive experiences stimulate dopamine, which makes people associate you with happiness
Mystery and curiosity: When you keep a person intrigued, they’re likely to feel more drawn to you
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11 Tips On How To Manifest Someone To Be Obsessed With You
Whether you’re spiritually inclined or seek scientific reason in things, you can believe that it’s possible to learn how to manifest someone to think about you to the point of obsession. Often in our lives, so many things are achieved because our strong belief drives us to push the boundaries and achieve the unthinkable. If you want to tap into the true power of manifestation, hold fast to the belief and watch the magic unfold.
Believe in the magic and watch the universe align to make your dreams come true
Just like it did for Sarah, an advertising professional who felt a deep connection with a coworker but was stuck in the friend zone with him. She wanted more and decided to use manifestation techniques to will her desire into life. In her bid to figure out how to make someone obsessed with you, she used the following techniques:
Visualization: Sarah spent 10 minutes every day visualizing detailed scenarios of her coworker being romantically obsessed with her
Affirmations: She used affirmations like, “He is constantly drawn to me” and “I am irresistible to him” multiple times daily to reinforce her belief
Gratitude: She practiced gratitude, acting as if she was already in a relationship with him and thanking the universe for the connection
The outcome? Slowly but surely, she started noticing that her coworker sought out her company and looked for excuses to spend time with her. The more time they spent together, the deeper their connection grew. In a couple of months, he asked her out on a date and they have been going steady since. Is that exactly what you’ve been hoping for? Let’s help you get started with these actionable tips on how to manifest someone to be obsessed with you:
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1. Set a clear intention
For the power of manifestation to work for you, you need to be absolutely clear about what it is that you seek. In this case, if your focus is on how to make someone obsessed with you, it needs to shine through in your manifestations. Talking about the importance of clarity, life coach Tony Robbins says, “Clarity is power. The more specific you are about what you want, the easier it becomes to manifest it.”
2. Visualize them being obsessed with you
Motivational speaker Bo Bennett says, “Visualization is daydreaming with a purpose.” And it plays an immensely crucial role in your manifestation journey. We’ve already seen its effectiveness in Sarah’s experience. So, dedicate time each date to visualize this person being obsessed with you. To make someone fall in love with you, make the scenarios as detailed as possible. Here are some examples:
Imagine that this person cannot stop thinking about you. Picture them going through their day, driving, sitting in meetings, working at their desk, and you’re on their mind all the time
Imagine this person cannot get enough of you. They call you the first time in the morning, text you back and forth through the day, and rush to see you as soon as they’re done with work. Picture them wanting to spend every waking moment with you and dreaming of you when asleep
3. Live the desire you want to manifest
Live the dream and your dream will come true
As author Dr. Wayne Dyer says, “You don’t attract what you want. You attract what you are.” That holds the key to how to manifest someone to be obsessed with you. Live your life as if this desire of yours has already come true and it has bolstered you to live your best life. Make them notice you and be obsessed with you by,
Exuding confidence
Practicing self-love
Nurturing your positive traits
4. Believe it’s possible to make someone obsessed with you
How to make someone obsessed with you through the power of manifestation? Believe that it can happen. As we discussed when talking about the how to make someone obsessed with you psychology, when you are absolutely unwavering in your conviction that something can happen, your subconscious mind starts influencing your behavior and energy in a way that it aligns with your goal.
“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” – Buddha
5. Elevate your vibration
Your odds of manifesting a deep-seated desire increase manifold when you operate from a positive emotional state. When you want the universe to align with your desire and bring it to life, the right energy, frequency, and vibration are everything. So make sure you reverberate the best versions of yourself. You can do this by:
Practicing gratitude for all that you’ve got going for you
Engaging in activities that bring you joy
Surrounding yourself with positive people
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6. Weed out limiting beliefs
Limiting belief instills self-doubt, makes you question your worth, and erodes the conviction you need to manifest your deepest desires into reality. So, if you truly want to know how to manifest someone to think about you to the point of obsession and stir up in them a deep love for you, you need to begin by eliminating doubts like “I’m not good enough.” Reprogram your mind to see yourself as someone they would naturally be obsessed with. Here is how you can do that:
Identify the limiting belief that is holding you back
Challenge the belief by looking for evidence that disproves it
Replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations
Take small, consistent steps toward growth
7. Practice gratitude
Take a leaf out of Sarah’s approach on how to manifest someone to be obsessed with you and start expressing gratitude as if the person you have in mind is already besotted with you. Explaining why this is important, author Melody Beattie says, “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough.” Gratitude also brings in more positive energy in your life and sets the stage for what’s coming.
8. Use affirmations to make him/her obsessed with you
Send your hidden desires out in the universe through affirmations
Psychologist Dr. Carmen Harra says, “Affirmations to attract love are a powerful way to purify our thoughts and restructure the dynamic of our brains.” So tap into the power of words when you’re trying to figure out how to manifest someone to fall in love with you obsessively. Repeating affirmations to make him obsessed with you or make her long for you, like “He is attracted to me” or “I am magnetic and irresistible to her”, helps build belief and confidence.
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9. Detach from the outcome
This is perhaps the hardest part of how to manifest someone to be obsessed with you. Do the work, put in your most earnest effort, and then emotionally detach yourself from the outcome. Trust the universe to reward you by manifesting your desire into reality.
Meanwhile, go about living your best life without obsessing over when or how soon you will get to see the result of your manifestation process. Talking about why this hard step is essential, Eckhart Tolle, a spiritual teacher, says “When you let go of control, you increase the likelihood of everything falling into place.”
10. Engage in self-love
In your bid to figure out how to manifest someone to fall in love with you to the point of obsession, don’t forget to love and prioritize yourself. Remember, when you love and care for yourself, you become naturally more attractive to others. So, while the universe does its magic, you focus on:
Practicing self-compassion
Celebrating your achievements
Engaging in self-care
Surrounding yourself with positivity
Pursuing your passions
Positive self-talk
“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” – Rupi Kaur, Poet
11. Take inspired action
You’ve practiced your affirmations, visualized that special someone to be obsessed with you, and expressed your gratitude for it. Now, don’t just sit back and wait for a magic wand to be waved in a galaxy far, far away, sending this person running in your direction. You cannot be a passive participant in your journey of manifesting someone to be obsessed with you. You need to make a move on him or her. Reach out to the person or create opportunities for meaningful interactions, but ensure it feels natural, not forced.
Benefits And Risks Of Manifesting Someone To Be Obsessed With You
Now that you know all there is to know about how to manifest someone to be obsessed with you, take a moment to assess whether going down this road will be the right decision for you. Of course, there are no absolute answers here and it all depends on your situation and what you seek to achieve from having someone be obsessed with you. To help you make that assessment, let’s take a closer look at the benefits and risks of manifesting someone to be obsessed with you:
Benefits
Risks
1. Increased self-confidence: The process of manifesting requires you to focus on self-love and positive energy, which can naturally boost your self-worth, self-esteem, and attractiveness.
1. Emotional dependence: If the focus becomes obsessive, you may develop an unhealthy emotional attachment to the outcome, making you dependent on someone else’s validation for your happiness.
2. Clear intentions: Manifestation helps clarify your desires and intentions, allowing you to be more deliberate in your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward relationships.
2. Unrealistic expectations: Manifestation can create unrealistic expectations, where you assume someone will behave a certain way without taking into account their free will and emotions.
3. Enhanced personal growth: The focus on personal development, such as raising your vibration and practicing gratitude, can lead to overall growth and happiness beyond the relationship.
3. Ethical concerns: Trying to manifest someone’s obsession with you could manipulate their feelings or actions, raising ethical questions about free will and consent.
4. Emotional control: Practicing techniques like visualization and affirmations can give you greater emotional control, helping you remain calm and focused on your goals.
4. Disappointment and frustration: If the manifestation doesn’t lead to the desired outcome, it can cause frustration, disappointment, or emotional distress, especially if you have invested significant time and energy.
5. Positive mindset: Manifesting encourages a mindset of abundance, optimism, and faith in the universe, which can improve your general outlook on life.
5. Neglect of self: Focusing too much on manifesting another person can cause you to lose sight of your own needs, goals, and well-being, potentially leading to emotional burnout.
Infographic On 50 Affirmations To Make Him Obsessed With You
Got that special man in your life that you’re obsessed with and can’t help but want him to reciprocate those feelings with the same intensity? Try these 50 affirmations to make him obsessed with you, focusing on building self-confidence, attraction, and emotional connection:
Tap into the power of words to make your dream come true
Key Pointers
Manifestation is the act of bringing something you want/desire to reality through the power of your thoughts, feelings, and actions
Psychologists also believe that manifestations work on a subconscious level, as self-fulfilling prophecies that drive changes within a person in line with their desired outcome
The key to how to manifest someone to be obsessed with you lies in setting a clear intention, powerful visualizations, practicing gratitude, elevating your vibrations, and focusing on becoming the best version of yourself
Manifesting someone to be obsessed with you can be a double-edged sword. Make sure you understand the benefits and risks before going down this road
Once you do, surrender yourself and embrace the process with complete conviction
Final Thoughts
Above all else, the answer to how to make someone obsessed with you through the power of manifestation lies in complete belief and surrendering to the process. That can only happen if your heart is in the right place. Do not try to manifest obsession as a means to control or manipulate someone but to share a pure, deep love with them.
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For weeks now, months to be honest, we’ve been spending way too much valuable time making all-important comparisons between the 2024 White Sox and Casey Stengel’s legendarily hapless 1962 Mets. But now we know: That was actually the wrong comp.
These White Sox (current record: 33-114) would need a miracle to out-win those ’62 Mets (40-120). So it’s time to do something I never thought would happen: It’s time to turn our attention to those even more legendary 1899 Cleveland Spiders (attractive final record: 20-134).
I came to that mind-blowing realization Thursday morning, when the reality of this nutty little number hit home:
81 Games under .500!!!
As a longtime chronicler of everything Weird and Wild, I’ve seen a lot of stuff. But I thought to myself as I stared at the standings: Have I ever seen THAT? Have I ever seen any team that fell 81 freaking games under .500?
Here’s the truth: Nope. I. Have. Not. And neither have you, unless you’re a spritely 108 years old. And even if you are indeed 108 years old, your memory of previous 81-under-.500 history might be a little hazy. So allow me to fill you in.
The ’62 Mets? Sorry. Never got to 81 under.
The 2003 Tigers? Sorry. They never made it either.
Both of those teams got to 80 under. But it takes a truly special group to sink below 80 games under the sea. So let’s salute these White Sox because they’re one of those extraordinary teams that took a wrong turn and just kept going.
And who are those extraordinary teams? Here they come — the only teams in American League/National League/19th-century American Association history that ever got to 81 under or worse (in chronological order):
Whitey Witt’s 1916 A’s — Fell to 81 under at 33-114, just like these White Sox, except it wasn’t until Sept. 27 and they had only six games left in the season … but they somehow won three of them! (Final record: 36-117.)
Harry Colliflower’s 1899 Spiders — There’s a reason the Spiders are the poster boys for single-season futility, you know. They plummeted to 81 under on Aug. 31 (at 19-100). They still had 35 games to play … and they lost 34 of them! (Final record: 20-134.)
Kirtley Baker’s 1890 Alleghenys — Once upon a time, before the Spiders, these guys were the standard for 19th-century ineptitude. They descended to 81 under on Sept. 16 (at 21-102). They had 14 games remaining … and won two! (Final record: 23-113, plus two ties.)
Toad Ramsey’s 1889 Colonels — The worst team in the American Association’s glorious history, the Colonels tumbled to 81 under at 26-107. Fortunately, it was Oct. 8, so they had only five games left … and won one! (Final record: 27-111.)
And that’s the whole 81-Under Club. But if you were paying attention (in case we spring an end-of-season 2024 White Sox quiz on you), you might have noticed something. Only once, in nearly a century and a half of major-league history, had any team awakened this early in September and found itself 81 games under .500 or worse. And it was … those 1899 Spiders, because of course it was!
Yet now the Spiders have company, in these 2024 White Sox? What a time to be alive.
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Wednesday’s loss to the Guardians dropped the White Sox to 1-27 in their past 28 games at home. (Kamil Krzaczynski / Imagn Images)
But meanwhile, in other important White Sox news …
They can’t go home again! Since the second game of their July 10 doubleheader with Minnesota, the White Sox are 1-27 when they play baseball in their home park. One and 27! According to Baseball Reference, only one other team in the modern era has ever had a 1-27 stretch at home (or worse). And it was those 1916 A’s (also 1-27, in a messy 28-game span in July and August).
So that means, just since that game against the Twins on July 10, nine teams have more wins at Guaranteed Rate Field than the team that plays half its season on that field. There would be more teams, of course, but only nine have been allowed to play there by the schedule-makers of America.
Second to none! This seems impossible, but the White Sox are now 6-43 in the second half. Six and 43! Does this seem bad? How about historically bad. Since the invention of All-Star breaks, the fewest games any team has won in the second half of a non-strike season is 15, by Orie Arntzen’s 1943 A’s (15-61). I’m starting to think the White Sox aren’t going to catch them.
Late starters! In a related development, White Sox starters are now 2-30 in the second half. Two and 30! The record for the worst second-half winning percentage by any rotation is .167 (7-35), by Paolo Espino’s 2022 Nationals. I’m starting to think the White Sox might not catch that group, either.
No one will save you! On those sporadic occasions when the White Sox take a lead, they’ve been known to call on their bullpen to protect it. Here’s how that’s gone:
When they bring in their relievers in save situations, their bullpen’s record is now 3-17. Three and 17! Plus a 7.79 ERA, 31 blown saves and (somehow) more home runs allowed (26) than saves converted (18).
I rumbled through the Baseball Reference files for way too long. How many other teams could I find, since the dawn of the modern save rule in 1969, with more gopherballs than saves in those situations? That would be none!
I could keep going here for hours. But did you know …
• This White Sox team hasn’t started a pitcher with a winning record in over a month? Not even some opener who was 1-0. It’s 36 games in a row now, the fourth-longest streak in franchise history.
• The White Sox have now lost their first game of every month – April, May, June, July, August and September? Can’t beat that kind of consistency.
• It’s Sept. 13 … and the White Sox have won 33 games! You know when the Guardians won their 33rd game? How about May 22! That’s three and a half freaking months (and 111 days) ago!
• And finally, is it too late to wish a happy 105th birthday to Loyola of Chicago icon Sister Jean? As a friend of mine reminded me on Sister Jean’s birthday last month, she’s been gracing our planet for more than a century now. And she has seen the White Sox win a postseason series in exactly one of those 105 years (2005, obviously). I’m starting to think the chances of her seeing another series win this October aren’t good.
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