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Post by artemis on Mar 30, 2013 18:23:46 GMT -5
FOAN FIVERS BUTTERFLY-ed
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Post by artemis on Apr 11, 2013 5:13:43 GMT -5
"Kim Jong Un's less responsible, Disney-obsessed older brother
This black sheep of the family once tried to pass himself off as a Dominican named Pang Xiong
North Korea seems very keen of late to let everyone know that it is prepared to start a global thermonuclear war. The United States is taking the threat seriously, deploying antiballistic missile defenses along the Pacific Coast, and South Korea is threatening a "strong response in initial combat without any political considerations." There is some question as to whether North Korea is technically capable of actually waging such a war, and it seems that nobody has told Kim Jong Un, North Korea's Supreme Leader, my new favorite joke:
Q. Why did the chicken cross the road? A. To escape North Korea's long-range missiles.
In 2001, it didn't seem that Kim Jong Un's fingerprints might one day adorn the red button. In those heady days, a different Kim was in line for the throne: Kim Jong Nam (above right), the eldest son of Kim Jong Il. Things went bad for Kim Jong Nam when he was detained at Narita International Airport in Tokyo. The charge: traveling with a fraudulent passport. Specifically, he attempted to pass himself off as a Dominican named Pang Xiong (which translates as "Fat Bear" in Chinese). Japanese authorities, who know a fake Dominican when they see one, deported the heir apparent of North Korea to China.
Kim Jong Nam and his immediate family were attempting to visit Tokyo Disneyland.
All of this was pretty embarrassing for Kim Jong Il, the Shining Star of Paektu Mountain, who thus canceled his own planned Chinese excursion. Kim Jong Nam quickly fell out of favor with his father, and was replaced by Kim Jong Un in the line of succession.
Kim Jong Nam and Kim Jong Un are half-brothers. The older brother was born to Song Hye-rim, mistress of Kim Jong Il. The younger of the two was born to Ko Young-hee, a Pyongyang opera star. There is a middle brother — Kim Jong Chol — but Dear Leader considered him too feminine to lead a manly state like North Korea.
Life in exile These days, Kim Jong Nam reportedly lives in China, and makes frequent, extended visits to Macao, the Vegas of Asia. He is believed to have a pretty hearty appetite for booze and women. Officially, he has not defected and still lives in North Korea, though he didn't bother to attend Kim Jong Il's funeral, nor did he attend Kim Jong Un's coronation. There are reports that Kim Jong Nam is opposed to such hereditary transfers of power, and believes North Korea must reform or perish. "As a matter of common sense, a transfer to the third generation is unacceptable," Kim Jong Nam allegedly wrote in an email. He's not bullish on his half-brother, either. "The power elite that have ruled the country will continue to be in control ... I have my doubts about whether a person with only two years of grooming as a leader can govern."
His ongoing relationship with North Korea is "a very sensitive question, I can not answer."
As for his family life, we know that his mother was eventually exiled by Kim Jong Il, and that she died alone in Moscow. Kim Jong Nam's son attends a private high school in Mostar, Bosnia. (The son's name is Kim Han Sol.)
The upshot is that Kim Jong Nam was passed over for having, in his father's view, "less than reliable" judgment. Which means that Kim Jong Un, who is threatening to bring about a nuclear apocalypse, was considered the dependable one. All this because Kim Jong Nam wanted to go to Disneyland. If only he'd showed a little more restraint, Disneyland would have come to him."
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Post by superman on Apr 13, 2013 3:10:21 GMT -5
What does it mean when you see images of butterflies in jars?
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Post by artemis on Apr 13, 2013 4:47:14 GMT -5
What does it mean when you see images of butterflies in jars? In what context?
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Post by superman on Apr 14, 2013 11:05:04 GMT -5
Oh there was a vid I saw a little while back that showed a witch coven in Southern California, and the scenes of the coven were interspersed with quick images of blue birds in cages and butterflies in jars. Since the butterflies were monarchs I thought that might have some significance I was missing. I wish I could remember what vid that was.
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Post by artemis on Apr 14, 2013 14:14:57 GMT -5
blue birds like in the "BLUEBIRD PROJECT" and monarch butterflies.... its all very clear.... u didnt miss any significance....
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Post by artemis on Apr 14, 2013 15:15:53 GMT -5
UK X FACTOR CONTESTANT, BLUE BLOODED BO BRUCE
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Post by beatlies on Apr 14, 2013 17:47:09 GMT -5
UK X FACTOR CONTESTANT, BLUE BLOODED BO BRUCE Creepy, reminiscent of Lucifer Rising.
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Post by superman on Apr 15, 2013 18:14:30 GMT -5
blue birds like in the "BLUEBIRD PROJECT" and monarch butterflies.... its all very clear.... u didnt miss any significance.... The segment of the vid with the butterflies and bluebirds begins at about 6:14
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Post by artemis on Apr 23, 2013 4:49:28 GMT -5
"'I feel like I'm going out of my mind': Billy Connolly admits to 'terrifying' memory loss during his stand-up shows
Everyone knows how important the punchline is to a comedian, so one can understand Billy Connolly's frustration when he forgets it onstage.
The Scottish funny man has admitted to forgetting his jokes midway through performances, and he says it's nerve-wracking.
The 70-year old said: “This is f*****g terrifying. I feel like I’m going out of my mind.
During gigs, Billy constantly needs to be reminded of what he is talking about, and his wife Pamela Stephenson blames it on excessive boozing at the infancy of his career.
His show at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, was the most recent example of his failed memory as the Daily Record reports that his repertoire was marred by a few forgetful moments where he asked the audience what he was talking about.
Each time Billy tries to brush over the gaff by starting a new story or apparently curse at his act by saying: 'This is f*****g awful.
'I can’t remember what I was saying. I get wee gaps and just stop.'
Like a true comedian, Billy recalled a funny story about memory loss and the former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
The ex Commander-in-Chief suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, and the Scotsman remembered a time when Reagan was entertaining a group of people at a charity function.
Mid-story, the former president stopped for several seconds with everyone hanging on his last word until he remembered his story again.
He just carried on as if nothing had happened.” But then the comedian fell into a similar pattern on stage,' Billy said.
One audience member told the Daily Record: 'He’s a comedy hero and it was obvious from the audience on Saturday night that they’d forgive him just about anything and that includes his memory loss.
'It didn’t do anything to affect the show and people seemed very sympathetic when he had those attacks on stage and the audience just wanted him to keep going,' Peter Sullivan commented.
'They sort of carried him to the next joke and punchline. It was brilliant.'
Rather than lose patience with the ageing comedian, the audience cheered him on, as any die hard fan would."
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Post by artemis on Apr 25, 2013 3:45:00 GMT -5
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Post by beatlies on Apr 28, 2013 20:16:33 GMT -5
Subliminal Advertising bust-ed............. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng6hQfGzQigTV, music, radio, movies, magazines, newspapers, posters, billboards bombard our minds with this incessantly, every day. What is the net effect on the population? Why doesn't the media alert us to this outrage? Because it is the media itself?
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Post by artemis on Apr 29, 2013 2:54:10 GMT -5
Subliminal Advertising bust-ed............. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng6hQfGzQigTV, music, radio, movies, magazines, newspapers, posters, billboards bombard our minds with this incessantly, every day. What is the net effect on the population? Why doesn't the media alert us to this outrage? Because it is the media itself? Rhetorical questions, its all I can say....
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Post by artemis on Apr 30, 2013 3:55:34 GMT -5
"Report: Catherine Zeta-Jones Checks in to Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has sought help again for bipolar disorder, in what her publicist called a "pro-active" move to take care of her health.
It's the second-known trip to a healthcare facility for the British actress since 2011, when news first broke that she suffers from bipolar II disorder - a milder form of the illness that is marked by sharp mood swings and erratic behavior.
"Catherine has pro-actively checked into a healthcare facility," publicist Cece Yorke said on Monday. "Previously Catherine has said that she is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner."
Zeta-Jones, 43, who won an Oscar for her role in the 2002 musical "Chicago," underwent treatment in 2011 for what aides said was the stress of coping with the advanced throat cancer diagnosis and treatment of her husband, actor Michael Douglas.
No specific reason was given this time for her decision to seek help.
Bipolar II is a milder form of the disorder and is marked by less manic "up" moods but more depressive episodes, according to medical experts. It can be treated with medication or therapy.
Zeta-Jones was last seen on screen in February in the crime thriller "Side Effects," which received warm critical acclaim.
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Post by artemis on Apr 30, 2013 4:04:18 GMT -5
"The Voice judge Will.i.am tells of his battle with ADHD
Sufferers struggle to live an ordinary life and battle to concentrate on everyday tasks
It takes guts for a celebrity to open up and talk about their private torment.
So big respect to The Voice judge Will.i.am who reveals he battles with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Sufferers struggle to live an ordinary life and battle to concentrate on everyday tasks.
The Black Eyed Peas singer, 38, says: “I have ADHD. I’ll admit it.
“Did you hear about the elephant that got into that fight with a gorilla? Sorry, that’s my ADHD kicking in.
“I’ve got all this stuff in my head at the same time as I’m doing stuff and I don’t know how to stop or slow down. But it’s all good because I know how to control it.”
The American music producer has revealed how music, not anti-hyperactivity drug Ritalin, is his cure for the condition.
He says: “For every obstacle there’s some type of solution. So if you have ADHD it’s your passion point.
“One thing I learned about ADHD is that it’s hard to keep your attention and you can’t sit still and you’re always moving and thinking about a whole bunch of things.
“But those traits work well for me in studios and in meetings about creative ideas.
“I’ve figured out a place for it. If you listen to the songs I write, they are the most ADHD songs ever. They have five hooks in one and it all happens in three minutes. I figured out a way of working with it.”
And Will, whose new album #willpower is out now, also manages to avoid feeling down through his love of music.
He added: “If I was stuck at a different job I’d be horrible and wouldn’t survive.
“Music is my therapy and my straitjacket. Music keeps me sane and keeps my mind on something. It’s fragile up there.
“My mind would wander, and if it wanders then that’s not good because I could scare myself thinking of weirdo stuff.
“Music brings control to my thoughts. It’s not escape – it’s just order. I’m making order out of a disorder.” "
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