Siren Soapbox

Positivity Pop-up3.26.2023

Spring Equinox happened this week. Here are ways it is celebrated all over the world
 
Sign2Win is the world's first game show for deaf people
 
Enoteca Maria - a Stanton Island restaurant the really means home cooking
 
Biodegradeable packaging made from rice crop waste in India
 
See all of the Green Alley Awards nominees!
 
Some mermaid jokes for you!
 
Women's History Month Trivia
 
Women Made: Africa's Electric Motorbike Revolution
 
Dr. Chien-Shiung WU - First Lady of Physics
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 122: Playlists

This week the Sirens created a top 10 playlist and shared it with each other. The twist? They had to try to guess which playlist belonged to which Siren and they tried to guess the theme of their fellow Sirens’ top 10 lsit. 
 
Inspired by a challenge from Marky Mark.
Mark’s Playlist Facebook Post from 2018
The Ides of Mark
Siren’s Songs #1
Siren’s Songs #2
Siren’s Songs #3
Siren’s Songs #4
Siren’s Songs #5
 
Headphones Addict Listening to Music Stats
 
Check out these misheard lyrics:
Misheard Lyrics
 
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Positivity Pop-up 3.19.2023

Man uses drone to save his life after getting stuck in a snow bank.
 
Small data center finds a way to turn its excessive heat into an affordable way to heat swimming pools.
 
New 3D printer will allow surgeons to print tissue-like material right inside the body of patients.
 
A feral cat is nannying for her bunny friend.
 
Check out some heroes this week:
 
Man in China saves boy who fell out of a window.
 
Minneapolis bus driver helped a lost 9 year old boy.
 
Amazon driver delivers grandma with alsheimers back home safely.
 
Super Hero Jokes!
 
St. Patrick's Day trivia!
 
 It’s National Women’s History Month! Check out https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history for some resources.
Check out the Black Mermaid Foundation

Siren Soapbox Episode 121: Siren Song Ep. 1

On this bonus episode of our new spin off, the Sirens talk about weather control and a robot president. If you like this episode, you'll be able to hear more Siren Song on our Patreon!
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 120: Johari Window

This week the Sirens took a look at a different type of personality quiz - one that helps them identify their blind spots. Here are all of the resources from this episode:
 
First Quiz- How Other People See You- https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/personality-quiz#1
Article- https://www.wiseinsights.net/self-awareness-blindness-johari/
Johari Window Quiz- https://kevan.org/johari 
What Type Of Explorer Are You- https://www.opinionstage.com/page/a4db3dbc-5b53-49ca-99af-a6e44e2af3de 
 
The book that changed TC’s life: The Imposter Phenomenon
 
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Positivity Pop-up 3.5.2023

Here's a look at what we covered:
Boy starts a Go Fund Me for his favorite server:
https://www.today.com/food/people/boy-raises-money-for-waffle-house-waiter-rcna73309
 
Surgeon runs a mile to retrieve a liver that is stuck behind a marathon:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-marathon-was-blocking-delivery-route-for-organ-donation-so-a-surgeon-ran-through-the-race-to-get-it/
 
U.S. Navy names a warship after Robert Smalls:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/u-s-warship-renamed-after-robert-smalls-a-former-slave-turned-civil-war-hero/
 
https://news.usni.org/2023/03/02/report-to-congress-on-navy-ship-names#:~:text=The%20Naming%20Commission%20released%20its,renamed%20the%20USS%20Robert%20Smalls.
 
Knitters unite to finish projects for grieving families:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/volunteer-knitters-are-finishing-craft-projects-for-loved-ones-whove-passed/
 
Dave Grohl serves up homemade BBQ at homeless shelter in Los Angeles:
https://www.today.com/food/super-bowl/where-will-super-bowl-leftovers-go-2023-rcna70162
 
It’s National Finishers Medal Day!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/finishers-medal-day-first-sunday-in-march/
 
Running jokes:
https://www.beano.com/posts/running-jokes
 
Recommendations for the week! A couple of instagram videos from the Good News Network:
 
Frodrick the frog’s new home:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpX3xCCrtNp/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
 
Bring it on!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpTHveNLaoL/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 119: Pre-Dive March 2023

Here’s what the Sirens have coming up:
 
3/10- Mur’s Mystery Episode 
Challenge: tell us of a time when you learned something you thought real/true, wasn't. (Think tooth fairy) What's the thing? How did you find out it wasn't real/true? How did it make you feel? Etc. 
 
And/or, what is something you desperately want to be real/true, but deep down you know it isn't. Why couldn't it be true? How would your life change if it were real/true? Etc.
 
3/13, Air 3/17 Siren Song
3/20, Air 3/24 Playlist
Here is a link to Mark’s playlist (name: Ides of Mark) on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bQ9BIeCdntscL6HGdqe3L?si=uzoIPuocSrWDTnEz6btuwA
 
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Positivity Pop-up 2.26.2023

Here's a list of what we covered:
 
* 103-year-old woman celebrates Mardi Gras, watches 80-year-old daughter in parade https://www.fox19.com//2023/02/20/103-year-old-woman-celebrates-mardi-gras-watches-80-year-old-daughter-parade/
 
* 26 Species removed from the endangered list in Australia: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/23/conservation-efforts-celebrated-as-26-australian-species-no-longer-listed-as-threatened
 
* Woman provides to jobs in her bakery to those deemed unemployable by traditional society: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/janies-life-changing-baked-goods-janie-deegan-open-door-hiring-policy-baking-helped-addiction-recovery-new-york-city/
 
* Implant allows people with paralysis to send text messages, online shop, and more using only their thoughts: https://www.pcgamer.com/this-implant-lets-those-with-severe-paralysis-send-texts-and-use-the-internet-with-just-their-minds/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow
 
* Largest 4-day workweek was a huge success! https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2023/02/21/worlds-biggest-four-day-working-week-trial-hailed-a-major-breakthrough/
 
* Dad Jokes: https://parade.com/940979/kelseypelzer/best-dad-jokes/
* Trivia: https://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/Literature/Fairy-Tale-Trivia-278771.html
 
Recommendation for the week: The movie 42 - the Jackie Robinson story. I won't promise that the story is always happy, but it is an imporant story to tell. 
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 118: Sara’s Mystery Episode

Join the Sirens for a game of 2 Truths and a Fib: U.S. & U.K. Laws Edition. Can you guess which of these ridiculous laws are real and which are totally made up? 
 
Challenge of the Week: Play 2 Truths and a Fib with your friends and family.
 
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Positivity Pop-up2.19.2023

Here are the links to the articles we covered today:
Sergio Peralta gets a robotic hand
 
Thank you cards - grab some for free!
 
17 ways to spread random acts of kindness
 
The secret to living a long, happy life
 
Valentine's day weddings in Marion County, Oregon
 
Some President's day jokes for ya!
 
Random acts of kindness trivia
 
Criminal Episode 142: Robert Smalls
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