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"Mysterious Structures Under the Pyramids of Giza" related to Fibonacci numbers

3/26/2025

"Mysterious Structures Under the Pyramids of Giza" related to Fibonacci Numbers

Initial reports, 3-23-2025, for example, from the underground areas of the Great Pyramids of Giza are interesting. It arose from radar images.

If true, what has been shown so far are Fibonacci numbers.

0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13…

Below the Great Pyramid:

Atop it all would be a Pyramid.
Next are 5 Shaft-like structures.
Below that are 8 Pillars with spiral shafts.
The base consists of 2 Cube-like areas.

1 (1 Pyramid)
5 (5 Shaft-like structures)
8 (8 Pillar-like structures with spirals descending up and down)
2 (2 Cube-like structures below)

Out of order? But something’s there; the Fibonacci numbers are there.

As an example. It's not the following:

1
7
3
9

The point is, such a structure, built in this fashion, disperses the weight in very mathematical, thoughtful, brilliant ways. For one, it helps the massively heavy Pyramid(s) stay intact. It also helps lesson damage from earthquakes, other disturbances. And that was circa 2,500 BC, the "dawn of human civilization?" No. It indicates there was something highly advanced before that time.

So what built it (the structure under the Pyramids, the Pyramids)?

Answer:
1 A higher power.
2 Advanced ancient humans that we have amnesia about.

All these years later and the Pyramids are still revealing secrets.

Pat mcbride's funeral

12/22/2024

Attended Pat McBride’s Funeral (December 21, 2024)

Location: Saint Francis Xavier College Church, 3628 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Attendance: Perhaps 1-2,000 people.

I interviewed McBride for my St. Louis soccer book, This Is Our CITY. That talk probably took place in 2020.

McBride—a true leader, one to learn from—was a St. Louis and American soccer legend, a pioneer of the sport. He won a NCAA national championship with SLU, played pro for the St. Louis Stars, represented the US national team, coached the original St. Louis Steamers, and earned a Master’s degree from SIUE.

When I spoke to him on the phone for the first time, regarding This Is Our CITY, it was like talking to the Frank Sinatra of soccer. In our introduction, I told him a bit about me. But the conversation was about his contributions to St. Louis, and, essentially, American soccer. We had a good talk. After we hung up, a few moments went by and my phone rang. It was McBride. He said, essentially, "Shane, I just realized I didn't ask you more about your background! Tell me more about you!"

He was a class act and I learned from him how to sincerely show interest in the success of others. That was an attribute noted at his funeral—his desire for others to do good.

When you look at American soccer, he was a pioneer and one of the best ever.

Pat McBride's Funeral, 12-21-2024. Photo by Shane Stay.

I interviewed Pat McBride for my book about St. Louis soccer (above). He is a key figure in the book. He's one of the best to come out of St. Louis and a pioneer for American soccer.

As a key figure in This Is Our CITY, Pat McBride is also featured in a book of mine out shortly.

2024 uefa euro cup & copa america: predictions are correct

7/16/2024

Published with Cardinal Publishers Group, 7-16-24 (Link)
By Shane Stay

"The 2024 UEFA Euro Cup & Copa America: Predictions Are Correct"

2024 UEFA Euro Cup

My prediction: Spain are champs!

My UEFA Euro prediction came true. At the outset, it may look like I’m bragging. Absolutely not. It’s just reflection. Reflection on yet another prediction that was correct. Let’s skip ahead. See below prediction…

2024 Copa America

My prediction: Argentina are champs!

Another correct prediction! Again, does it look like I’m bragging? What am I supposed to do? Predict two tournaments correctly and not mention it?

How do my predictions work?
What makes a successful prediction? As mentioned in THE Women’s World Cup 2019 Book, and elsewhere, it comes down to a few crucial factors that are tells. One would be the overall history of a nation. History repeats itself. The others are in there.

For the rest, visit Cardinal Publishers Group...

correct predictions: you'll find 'em here

7/14/2024

New Predictions:
7-7-2024
(Posted at this website's Homepage)

2024 UEFA European Champions will be: Spain
2024 Copa America Champions will be: Argentina

2024 copa america: usmnt Game 3

7/13/2024

Published with Cardinal Publishers Group, 7-10-24 (Link)
By Shane Stay

"2024 Copa America: United States vs. Uruguay"

Group C
Uruguay
United States
Panama
Bolivia

United States vs. Uruguay
Game 3

7-1-24

"The United States lost a close one to Uruguay!"

Things didn't exactly go according to plan, again. The "again" in question is building off the previous loss to Panama. After losing to Uruguay, the USMNT failed to escape its group.

One might think that after writing a book like Why American Soccer Isn't There Yet I'm gloating. No. Not at all. Are there predictions in that book as to why we keep following such a losing path? Sure. By losing, you might say, "It was just two games! Chill out, man!" Right. Look at the overall FIFA World Cup record. The United States, the most dominant sports-nation on earth, hasn't even gotten to the final of a FIFA World Cup. Ever. As for the 2024 Copa America, we just lost in succession to Panama and Uruguay. Sure, it's just two games. But it's a pattern. A long pattern that goes back 40-plus years. (From way back when, here's a simple rundown: Always good athletes that could theoretically win a World Cup but there's a disconnect with results.)

To the credit of the US, it lost to a good team. Uruguay has improved drastically in recent years. For a long time, Uruguay was just plain stuck with a style that was less than enjoyable to watch.

How will the US recover from this? Well, pretty obvious: the same team will likely start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And you'll probably have the same coach. And you'll probably have the same result. Sorry. I mean, what do you want me to say? I could say: "It's a year of growth, it's a team that's learning, a team that's gaining experience, it's a process." No, it's not. It's over. You need a new coach. You need some new players. Period.

Mark my words: If you take Berhalter into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with his lineup selection, you will get the same result. For the optimists: if you're lucky, you'll get into the Round of 16, but no further.

For the most part, Berhalter has surrounded himself with good athletes but not good soccer players. If they were good soccer players, the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa America results would be different. Is that not true? If that's not true, please send a handwritten letter to me explaining why.

In summary, the US didn't escape its 2024 Copa America group. On the bright side: neither did Mexico. Yet, somehow Canada did (go figure).

Here are the teams that qualified for the 2024 Copa America elimination rounds:

Argentina
Canada (c'mon, seriously?)
Venezuela
Ecuador
Uruguay
Panama (really?)
Colombia
Brazil

Well, you know, chalk it up to a learning experience. This team's got potential. Potential to sit back and watch it. No, listen, the thing is (sounding like Chris Farley from the 90s?), hold on, get this, the thing is, what happened was, no, seriously, listen, listen, here's what happened, the thing is, here's what it is, the thing is, hold on, get this, get this, the thing is: the US has potential. What that potential may be, I have no idea. We'll see. It's going to play out. There's a lot of time.

Hold on a second.

There was negative talk about the team (shocker), its performance, its coach. There was talk of replacing Berhalter. Halt ain't goin' no where. He's the new Oscar Tabarez. He'll be there forever. Yet there's talk, already. Yet again. (Quick recap: After the 2022 FIFA World Cup there was talk of him being replaced.)

If Berhalter does leave, who might replace him? The knee-jerk reaction is "an experienced international coach that knows what it takes to win in these types of tournaments." Yeah, that's always helpful. Or, just take Peter Vermes...finally. He's a good coach; let him have a crack at it. How is he not coach? Another crazy idea, smart people, would be: Anson Dorrance. I know, he's coached women which somehow precludes such a transition to the men's side, as though that just can't happen. Dorrance won a FIFA Women's World Cup with the ladies, he's dominated college soccer with North Carolina. He knows how to win, and he stresses creative dribbling, so why not him?! People, get a grip. There are American options out there and those are two of them. But no, everybody tends to say, "We need an international coach who can teach these guys," as though Americans don't understand soccer yet.

Don't forget, as I've pointed out before, soccer's the "one sport" we "apparently just don't get." Like we have some built-in mechanism that makes us do it wrong. When it comes to that: We can't miss, apparently.

Let's get back on track. The team lacked the ability to score goals when it counted. It lacked the overall prowess to organize everything on the field into sustainable wins. Overall: one win, two losses.

So what's next for the team? We'll see. Looks like the head coach topic might be a conversation piece for weeks to come. I would also add the suggestion of "six new starters, at least."

brazil's terrible: here's why

7/7/2024

For the past 15 years, give or take, Brazil has been close to terrible. Now, as of today, Brazil has reached that terrible state. Here's why.

1
The wrong players, coached the wrong way.

These players are quick, fast, and have skill. There's no doubting that they're good players. But there is something missing. As a whole, the team lacks structure with passing. There is little creative dribbling. It looks like the US and Mexico circa 1996. It seems like every opportunity Brazil gets, it swings the ball out wide, to players that do not deliver (in most cases) with creative dribbling, and they surge forward going for goal. It's the "score now" mentality. Can you believe it: I would argue that right now, the US and Mexico have better buildup possession than Brazil. How weird is that? That's beyond weird. I never thought I'd hear myself saying that. Yet, at this moment, I firmly believe it. The US and Mexico, despite their infirmities, have better slow, buildup, possession than Brazil. Brazil is going for goal every moment. It's like a frantic attack that yields half-chances as opposed to more chances on goal that are higher quality chances. How do you get more chances on goal that are high quality chances? You slow it down like Spain.

2
The players are seeking constant highlight reels.

Unfortunately, within the age of YouTube and Social Media, there are highlights of extravagant Brazilian goals. The players have pressure to score these goals again and again. Therefore, unrealistic expectations have been placed on the players to produce fancy goals...all the time. If they don't, the fans get antsy. In reality: Most goals are boring. Fancy goals come around every once in a while. The way you get to fancy goals is to create long-term possession that will increase chances on goal, quality chances on goal. Then, every once in a while, fancy goals will emerge. You can't score fancy goals every time. Period. Stop trying it. You look like the guys in Time Bandits running through the maze, chasing the greatest treasure of all time. Instead, play normal "boring" soccer and your natural Brazilian flair will likely be the result from time to time. That's better than what Brazil's doing right now.

2024 copa america: Usmnt game 2

7/2/2024

Published with Cardinal Publishers Group, 7-2-24 (Link)
By Shane Stay

"2024 Copa America: United States vs. Panama"

Group C
Uruguay
United States
Panama
Bolivia

United States vs. Panama
Game 2

6-27-2024

"The United States lost to Panama!"

Things didn't exactly go according to plan.

Let's get back to that in a sec...

Is it really a Copa America when the US plays Panama? Typically, in past years, this tournament was reserved for South American teams. Now, all of a sudden, it's a CONCACAF showdown?

The unique thing about CONCACAF is that we have teams that often do not play friendlies against Germany, England, Italy, and Brazil. Teams like Guatemala, Bermuda, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicaragua, and Panama. We are stuck in a nice little section of the soccer world. Our cohorts, such as Panama (don't forget Belize), tend to think they're valid worldwide contenders. Contenders of what? Your guess is as good as mine. Though, Panama will put up a substantial fight with just about anyone in its path. With past players like Bryan Ruiz and Joel Campbell (solid ones, at that), it's a country that has a lot of talent. Add to that, Panama has something to prove every time it takes the field against the US.

The US is expected to defeat Panama every time out so the pressure is there for an American victory.

On this occasion, in the 2024 Copa America, it was no different. The location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.

Timothy Weah, one of the US's best attacking options, got a red card. The US was down to 10 men. It's worth noting, Panama also got a red card.

Somehow, Panama persevered and won the game 2-1. Was the second goal for Panama bad defense on the US's part? Was it poor marking in the box? You be the judge. Sometimes defense is hard to analyze because, oddly enough, it can be so simple: man-marking; anticipate instead of wait and react; first to the ball. Were those things absent for the US during Panama's second goal? Again, you be the judge.

Skeptics would say "no matter what, the US should beat Panama" and they could be right. It is, after all, Panama. Nothing against Panama but even some people in Panama would admit that, in terms of worldwide soccer powers, it's a lower-ranked team. But don't forget: Panama's a feisty opponent for the US.

Also, you might ask yourself, "Is the US really putting out its best team?" This is a question that wages on, years down the road. Of the starting lineup against Panama, were five of those players really suited to be in that lineup? Maybe, in your mind's eye, go through each World Cup-winning lineup and compare that with the USMNT lineup today. Which five players do you think were holding the team back? Or were you satisfied with the lineup? Either way, we're told the 11 players on the field are the absolute best in the country. But is that really true? Don't forget, with a different coach comes different players. You might consider the following: Don't sit back and accept that this coach is absolutely right with his decisions. (I respect, to a point, every coach for the pressure they have with lineup decisions; it ain't easy.) There are always other players out there. It just takes the right coach to introduce you to them. Or, hey, maybe Berhalter's right. This team, right here, could win the FIFA World Cup.* Yet it just lost to Panama.

* This tournament is a proving ground for the ultimate destination: a first-place trophy at the FIFA World Cup.

2024 Copa America: USMNT game 1

6/26/2024

Published with Cardinal Publishers Group, 6-26-24 (Link)
By Shane Stay

"2024 Copa America: United States vs. Bolivia"

Group C
Uruguay
United States
Panama
Bolivia

United States vs. Bolivia
Game 1

The United States outdid Bolivia in strong fashion for its opening match in the 2024 Copa America that took place in Arlington, Texas (Dallas area). With a big crowd on hand, the USMNT predictably cruised by Bolivia without too much difficulty.

The Bolivians, of late, are hit or miss. You can't depend on it to drive home a strong offensive performance. Typically speaking, within the realm of South America, Bolivia would be considered one of the weakest teams. It's neighbor, Peru, would be somewhat higher regarded. Another close neighbor, Chile, would be even higher up. Yet Bolivia, in all its splendor, is working hard to gain a foothold in the South American hierarchy of soccer powers.

So, what does it say for Bolivia to be defeated by the United States of North America? It says Bolivia is predictably where it should be.

For the US, it's an interesting story that keeps unfolding. The overall soccer progress in the United States is such that if, hypothetically, there were a different coach that had Pulisic on the field with 10 different supporting players the result would arguably be the same. On the other hand, in 1988 the result between the US and Bolivia might've been different. At that time, the USMNT had equally talented athletes. Yet, over the years, the USMNT has drastically improved its overall passing prowess. (In other words, long-term possession is much improved these days; though, still not where it could be.)

US leader Pulisic scored a nice goal that kicked things off, from the top of the left box to the far right. Eventually, the 2-0 score held up.

Did I predict a 2-0 victory? Essentially, yes. As for the next match against Panama: that could be different altogether. Theoretically, one might think Bolivia is a better team. However, Panama has given the US fits from time to time with solid efforts. As CONCACAF rivals, Panama has a lot of passion when it plays the USMNT so watch for potentially a more aggressive approach when the two meet.

It should be a good test as the US seeks to enter the Quarter-finals.

More around the corner.

2024 Copa america: the usmnt (Quick Overview)

6/21/2024

Host nation: United States.

Top teams: Brazil, Argentina.

The USMNT?

Does the USMNT have what it takes to win the whole thing? Can this tournament, finally, be won by the US? It seems like an unlikely bet.

When you support the team, is it an "idea" or a "realistic team to win?" By supporting the team, this means you're expending a lot of energy going to a game site, spending time, money and energy for a lost cause. Is it not? Is American soccer a lost cause? Don't blame me. I didn't make it a lost cause. But if you're realistically looking at teams around the tournament that could win the 2024 Copa America, it wouldn't be the USMNT. It would be Brazil and Argentina. Interesting how the US keeps dragging its feet with soccer. Not every other sport in the world, but soccer. Is the new team under Berhalter a "new team that's great" or "somewhat the same thing fans have seen for decades with a new coach?" Typically the US has 3-4 solid high level talents. No disputing that. Then the support players get selected and things seem to unravel.

For example: The US has not been in a FIFA World Cup final. You cannot dispute that.

With time, no matter what, the US and Mexico will not be in the final of a World Cup. And, for that matter, each will likely not be in the final for a Copa America. Or will they? See Why American Soccer Isn't There Yet, which still holds up (at least, that's what I tell myself). The whole book is basically a guide that shows how we've failed at the highest levels and how we can gain a foothold. As always, American soccer will be there when the USMNT wins the FIFA World Cup. The 2024 Copa America, underway right now, as we speak, should be telling as to how long it will take for the USMNT to win a World Cup. But Shane, they're different. They're very informative; each is very telling.

2024 Copa America, What to Watch for:

Does the USMNT have sold, adept, passing from the central defenders? Are they really up to the task?

Do the central defenders ever join the attack, a la Franz Beckenbauer?

Are the midfielders really the guys you want supplementing Pulisic?

Was the shirt you got too expensive?

Is your beer too expensive?

Why is Berhalter always drinking a water bottle? Is that behavior you might see from a toddler?

Pardon me, are the players dribbling with creativity?

These are a few things to watch for as the games progress. Much more around the corner...

Champions league 2024 prediction

6/1/2024

Champions League 2024 Prediction:

Real Madrid vs. Dortmund

Winners will be Real Madrid.*

* Prediction was made before there was a score and before the game was over.

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