interesting: the trivia - kompowksy was 'set to return later as prince' - another mike/ prince relation...what the heck is this supposed to be leading to?
interesting: the trivia - kompowksy was 'set to return later as prince' - another mike/ prince relation...what the heck is this supposed to be leading to?
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Taken from the same link as above. I thought this was interesting - especially since this impersonator isn't discussed like E'Cas, etc. Kipp Lennon? Hmm..
Leon Kompowsky, in fact, was voiced by Michael Jackson (who, for contractual reasons, was credited as "John Jay Smith")[2] and his singing was done by Jackson impersonator Kipp Lennon. Kompowsky was set to later return, except this time as Prince, but the idea fell through.
Thanks for the info @tabloidburn and @voiceforthesilent. Yet another thing about Michael I did not know. I'm downloading the episode now and I can't wait to see it! The trivia "behind the scenes" is fascinating!
Kip Lennon and the group Venice made a song called Think Again:
This here's a story, I sing for you
It may sound funny, but know it's true
I hope you get it, before I'm through, I hope you do
I miss the strawman, and dottie two
I've heard the lyin', the tinman's blue
I've seen the witches, both good and bad, I'm glad I had
I held the rabbit, the rabbit died
Talked to the preacher, the preacher lied
I held my mother, my mother cried
Cried for my father
And so please don't talk about life to me
I've seen more than most people my age have seen
And there ain't no rules on how it's gotta be
Think again
Oh and please don't talk about love to me
'Cause I've given love and I've received
And you know I'm gonna love just who I please
Think again
I crossed an ocean and wrote this song
A million people, but I can't find one
I loved Katrina, but now she's gone, gone to my father
This here's a story, I sing for you
It may sound funny, but know it's true
I hope you get it, before I'm through, I hope you do
(Chorus)
I'm thinking more and more about stopping to follow this account. It's interesting, but sooo boring. Nothing is build. It goes everywhere with no end. I mean I sometime have the feeling that he's making research on google and when he finds something weird enough about Michael or Prince or social issue, he twitts it and let us make links that maybe even not exist !
I'm a bit fed up with this behaviour and I am actually fed up to read someone I don't even know the name !
Not sure if this connects in any way to thisisalmostit's latest tweet, but i find it at least strange, Timor's tweet 4 hours before thisisalmostit tweeted the cleaning thing:
'In rehearsals....today cleaning time...@La La land'
'lala land'? what's that? but that makes it all the more weird that timor tweets 'cleaning' as well...this is confusing. and right: the tweets jump from trivia to expert knowledge. i still have no idea what to make fo it all but it does seem too related to 'news' sometimes. and then again not... <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
i just got into the habit of googling the tweets or keywords and see what comes up. strange thing is that you get a mike-connection EVERY time and then it might be one that's not really too obvious. not the stuff you would find filed under 'michael jackson'. it kinda gets me how all this is still connected in a way, although the tweets seem random. like the tweets are forming a thread of sorts or leading up to something.
la la land:
1. A place renowned for its frivolous activity.
2. A state of mind characterized by unrealistic expectations or a lack of seriousness. http://www.answers.com/topic/la-la-land
3. Los Angeles
Fits all together IMHO. <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->
But it's trivia.
@grace: thx for the further info. never heard the term before, will check. i'm fryin' my brain finding more and more stuff and connections...just too effin' MUCH!!! <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
latest tweet: ''Learn from everyone,but follow no one.'' goes on with: 'look for patterns, work like hell' - so it's only half the original quote
@mjintrigue: you were 2 minutes faster than me, i had the same link! <!-- s --><!-- s --> when i submitted, yours came up, so i deleted mine.
i have no clue whatsoever anymore...this stuff goes from monsanto to the simpsons to prince back to mike to comics and whatnot...gaaahhh...
That's too funny @tabloidburn!!! LOL. I'm reminded of "Fated", MJ's and Gotham Chopra's comic book, due out in June. I can imagine that Michael enjoys the TED talks...they are very interesting. This talk has a certain "Michael-esque" quality. IDK. I probably will pass you on the way back to MY padded cell! <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? -->
For those, who can't perfectly understand english after hearing (myself too..... <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> ):
Learn from Everyone, Follow No One, Watch for Patterns, and Work like Hell
Scott McCloud, who is a comic strip artist that sometimes takes the medium and the ideas behind it in unexpected directions. Scott mentions four principles which is to examine how we can all become independent thinkers that sometimes learn socially, but remain true to ourselves and determine our own learning paths in a complex, rapidly changing world.
Scott’s four basic principles are:
1. Learn from Everyone
2. Follow No One
3. Watch for Patterns
4. Work like Hell
These principles are simple, yet extremely powerful as a guiding philosophy for the self-directed learner in the 21st Century. Principle number one, learn from everyone, tells us that in a time when knowledge is becoming highly dynamic, we have to find ways to remain plugged in to streams of thought and we do this best by interacting socially with others and learning from them. For the self-directed learner, principle number two, follow no one is critical. Even though we must form connections to learn socially, we have to safeguard independent thought so that new ideas and perspectives can rise freely, assuring that our networks will continue to thrive with creativity and innovation. Principle number three is watching for patterns. Identifying patterns and being able to act quickly on that information will be one of the highly sought-after skills in the 21st Century. This skill always has been important, but in a rapidly changing world this skill becomes critical. The final principle, Work like Hell, is obvious and doesn’t need much explanation. Hard, focused, dedicated effort is what always separates the dreamers from the innovators. It is McCloud’s call to action.
Together, these principles say it all. They are simple yet effective guidelines as we go about determining our personal learning paths and deciding how we will direct our own learning in a world of complexity.
That's too funny @tabloidburn!!! LOL. I'm reminded of "Fated", MJ's and Gotham Chopra's comic book, due out in June. I can imagine that Michael enjoys the TED talks...they are very interesting. This talk has a certain "Michael-esque" quality. IDK. I probably will pass you on the way back to MY padded cell! <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? -->
That's too funny @tabloidburn!!! LOL. I'm reminded of "Fated", MJ's and Gotham Chopra's comic book, due out in June. I can imagine that Michael enjoys the TED talks...they are very interesting. This talk has a certain "Michael-esque" quality. IDK. I probably will pass you on the way back to MY padded cell! <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? -->
*high-fivin' you in the hallway*
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I watched TII as I cleaned-up my padded cell today. Yes, this account is very Michaelesque. Well, it is back to my padded cell for a rest! Blessings to all. xxxxxx
I am not about to give an interpretation of Acts 2 <!-- s --><!-- s -->
But here it is:
Acts 2 (New International Version)
Acts 2
The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs-we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"
13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine."
Peter Addresses the Crowd
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17" 'In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.
18Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
and they will prophesy.
19I will show wonders in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood
before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.'[c]
22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[d] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 25David said about him:
" 'I saw the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
26Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will live in hope,
27because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
28You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence.'[e]
29"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ,[f] that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. 32God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,
" 'The Lord said to my Lord:
"Sit at my right hand
35until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet." '[g]
36"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"
38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call."
40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
The Fellowship of the Believers
42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
@truthseeker:
just checked while i was allowed outta my padded cell for a hot sec. i had a different link but on the same church holiday, which was yesterday (pentecost or whitsunday) and is also a holiday still here in germany.
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interesting: the trivia - kompowksy was 'set to return later as prince' - another mike/ prince relation...what the heck is this supposed to be leading to?
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Taken from the same link as above. I thought this was interesting - especially since this impersonator isn't discussed like E'Cas, etc. Kipp Lennon? Hmm..
Leon Kompowsky, in fact, was voiced by Michael Jackson (who, for contractual reasons, was credited as "John Jay Smith")[2] and his singing was done by Jackson impersonator Kipp Lennon. Kompowsky was set to later return, except this time as Prince, but the idea fell through.
This here's a story, I sing for you
It may sound funny, but know it's true
I hope you get it, before I'm through, I hope you do
I miss the strawman, and dottie two
I've heard the lyin', the tinman's blue
I've seen the witches, both good and bad, I'm glad I had
I held the rabbit, the rabbit died
Talked to the preacher, the preacher lied
I held my mother, my mother cried
Cried for my father
And so please don't talk about life to me
I've seen more than most people my age have seen
And there ain't no rules on how it's gotta be
Think again
Oh and please don't talk about love to me
'Cause I've given love and I've received
And you know I'm gonna love just who I please
Think again
I crossed an ocean and wrote this song
A million people, but I can't find one
I loved Katrina, but now she's gone, gone to my father
This here's a story, I sing for you
It may sound funny, but know it's true
I hope you get it, before I'm through, I hope you do
(Chorus)
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Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Rabbits! <!-- s:o -->:o<!-- s:o -->
Kat. <!-- s
L.O.V.E. all.....
Cleaning house today
My thoughts:
Goodbye, Grace. <!-- s
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and
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L.O.V.E. to alll
I'm a bit fed up with this behaviour and I am actually fed up to read someone I don't even know the name !
'In rehearsals....today cleaning time...@La La land'
i just got into the habit of googling the tweets or keywords and see what comes up. strange thing is that you get a mike-connection EVERY time and then it might be one that's not really too obvious. not the stuff you would find filed under 'michael jackson'. it kinda gets me how all this is still connected in a way, although the tweets seem random. like the tweets are forming a thread of sorts or leading up to something.
*sigh* back to my padded cell...
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la la land:
1. A place renowned for its frivolous activity.
2. A state of mind characterized by unrealistic expectations or a lack of seriousness.
http://www.answers.com/topic/la-la-land
3. Los Angeles
Fits all together IMHO. <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->
But it's trivia.
4. http://www.lalalandrecords.com/
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latest tweet: ''Learn from everyone,but follow no one.'' goes on with: 'look for patterns, work like hell' - so it's only half the original quote
@mjintrigue: you were 2 minutes faster than me, i had the same link! <!-- s
i have no clue whatsoever anymore...this stuff goes from monsanto to the simpsons to prince back to mike to comics and whatnot...gaaahhh...
back to my padded cell...
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Learn from Everyone, Follow No One, Watch for Patterns, and Work like Hell
Scott McCloud, who is a comic strip artist that sometimes takes the medium and the ideas behind it in unexpected directions. Scott mentions four principles which is to examine how we can all become independent thinkers that sometimes learn socially, but remain true to ourselves and determine our own learning paths in a complex, rapidly changing world.
Scott’s four basic principles are:
1. Learn from Everyone
2. Follow No One
3. Watch for Patterns
4. Work like Hell
These principles are simple, yet extremely powerful as a guiding philosophy for the self-directed learner in the 21st Century. Principle number one, learn from everyone, tells us that in a time when knowledge is becoming highly dynamic, we have to find ways to remain plugged in to streams of thought and we do this best by interacting socially with others and learning from them. For the self-directed learner, principle number two, follow no one is critical. Even though we must form connections to learn socially, we have to safeguard independent thought so that new ideas and perspectives can rise freely, assuring that our networks will continue to thrive with creativity and innovation. Principle number three is watching for patterns. Identifying patterns and being able to act quickly on that information will be one of the highly sought-after skills in the 21st Century. This skill always has been important, but in a rapidly changing world this skill becomes critical. The final principle, Work like Hell, is obvious and doesn’t need much explanation. Hard, focused, dedicated effort is what always separates the dreamers from the innovators. It is McCloud’s call to action.
Together, these principles say it all. They are simple yet effective guidelines as we go about determining our personal learning paths and deciding how we will direct our own learning in a world of complexity.
*high-fivin' you in the hallway*
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I watched TII as I cleaned-up my padded cell today. Yes, this account is very Michaelesque. Well, it is back to my padded cell for a rest! Blessings to all. xxxxxx
"Kind of galling when you realize that nutbags with cardboard signs had it right the whole time"
It's a quote from 2012....
'Acts 2'
But unfortunately i'm not good in interpreting the Bible, so need help guys! <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
But here it is:
Acts 2 (New International Version)
Acts 2
The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs-we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"
13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine."
Peter Addresses the Crowd
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17" 'In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.
18Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
and they will prophesy.
19I will show wonders in the heaven above
and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood
before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.'[c]
22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[d] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 25David said about him:
" 'I saw the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
26Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will live in hope,
27because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
28You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence.'[e]
29"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ,[f] that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. 32God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,
" 'The Lord said to my Lord:
"Sit at my right hand
35until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet." '[g]
36"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"
38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call."
40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
The Fellowship of the Believers
42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
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*back to my padded cell, high-fiving y'all in the hallway*
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just checked while i was allowed outta my padded cell for a hot sec. i had a different link but on the same church holiday, which was yesterday (pentecost or whitsunday) and is also a holiday still here in germany.
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