It’s been exactly 30 years since John Lennon was killed right outside his apartment in Manhattan. The most beloved Beatle was mourned for days on end, and his passing—much like the life he led—left an indelible mark on pop culture.
I grew up listening to his music; it was part of my life then, and it always will be.
It seems everyone here is hunting for the truth, yet hardly anyone is actually getting close to it. If you want my advice—or rather, if you just want to hear the ultimate truth—listen closely. I’ll keep it brief and straightforward, without dragging any religious dogma into the conversation.
Michael Jackson was in perfect health. HERE is a clip of him saying things that certain people took issue with—partly because he recorded a track aimed at them: They don't care about us
ruggedmarlin15 As requested by ruggedmarlin15: Michael Jackson performed quite extensively during that era—it’s hard to even wrap your head around the sheer scale of his touring schedule. Playback? Honestly, isn't that just a bit much? It feels like we're losing the soul of the performance when everything is so polished—so perfectly timed to a pre-recorded track that it leaves zero room for the magic of the moment. Where is the grit? Where is the raw energy that makes a live show worth the ticket price? It’s a slippery slope from "enhancing" a sound to essentially performing a high-budget music video in front of a live crowd. Does anyone else feel like we're trading authenticity for perfection?...though I can't quite wrap my head around why.
I’m not quite sure where you got the idea that Michael Jackson relied all that much on playback during his performances—is there any actual evidence for that?😕
If you really want to know why, here’s my take—the shows usually run about 90 minutes, and everything is meticulously choreographed. Every single movement, every second counts. Michael Jackson was constantly in motion—hitting those intense dance sequences, jumping, singing... just think about the sheer level of concentration required to sustain that for an hour and a half without missing a beat. And in the middle of all that chaos, he’s expected to deliver flawless vocals? What are the odds of that actually happening? You’d practically need to be a robot. Honestly, I don't buy the idea that there was excessive playback involved—it would only happen if there were absolutely no other way to make the show work.
ruggedmarlin15 said:I have one major issue when it comes to tours like the ones Michael Jackson used to put on. To be honest, I’ve never been a fan of having music blasted directly at me. playback (Well, maybe not to that extreme). Personally, I think just watching the film is plenty. You end up paying about 10 to 15 times less, you don't walk away feeling ripped off, and the audio quality is solid—it sounds like a studio recording. 😉 ... Do you think there's a better way to say that?
You just can't compare that to seeing a performance live. I've been to a Michael Jackson concert twice—once in 1992 in Vienna and again in 1997 in Basel—so I know exactly what I'm talking about. A show like that stays with you for a lifetime.
zvonkotelefonko said:I fall into that category of losers who don't own a single credit card.
Look, I feel compelled to weigh in here.😉 I don't carry any credit cards either—and I certainly don't consider myself a loser because of it. To be honest, I just choose not to have them. You also have to realize that there are plenty of losers among those who *do* use credit, perhaps precisely because they rely on it. They end up paying much more for goods than they realize—it’s just a hidden cost they haven't accounted for.🙄
If you have any questions regarding Noni—feel free to reach out via DM since we aren't supposed to be running ads here—or you can catch me at 555-0199.
The USA didn't just step in here—they bought their way in by acquiring our banks, telecom providers, and so on. It wasn't some grand seizure of those "major corporations built by our grandfathers and fathers"; they simply purchased them quite systematically. And really, shouldn't we be asking who was responsible for selling them off in the first place? It was, of course, the bureaucrats in power—people who clearly haven't the slightest clue how capitalism, business, or actual entrepreneurship works.
I'm with you—less armchair philosophy and more actual work, that's what we need right now.😉
Is America a good fit for the USA? Absolutely. But let’s be realistic—to actually hit those standards, we’re looking at a decade minimum, provided we start heading in the right direction immediately. In truth, it’ll likely take much longer than that.
Comparing our current state to something like Norway—which is basically coasting on oil reserves—or even Switzerland, with its world-class banking, pharma, food giants like PepsiCo, luxury watches, and top-tier tourism... well, it’s just absurd. Anyone making those comparisons clearly hasn't done their homework.
What we really lack right now is expertise—across the board—and a genuine sense of awareness. And, if I may touch on politics, there’s a glaring absence of young, forward-thinking professionals. Instead, the country is being steered by a generation of greedy old guard types whose education was rooted entirely in a defunct, outdated system.
On the flip side, there is the issue of the general public; too many people seem content to just demand handouts from the government or wait for politicians to fix everything, rather than taking any individual initiative.
Anyway, that’s my two cents—though I could probably go on about this indefinitely.
I feel compelled to step in here because there is a significant amount of misinformation being circulated.
1. "The old saying goes that noni is only used by the sick, because a healthy person couldn't stand its terrible taste."
It’s simply not true. People use noni regardless of their health status—it’s great for everyone. From children to the elderly, even pregnant or nursing mothers can drink it, given how natural it is.
2. "For convenience, Encian offers noni capsules, which are taken in the morning on an empty stomach."
Encian produces capsules from frozen raw materials, supplemented with various additives—which, much like any pill, can be just as harmful as they are helpful.
3. "It must be said openly that there is no solid scientific research regarding the effects of noni on the human body."
That is highly inaccurate. Dr. Neil Solomon has conducted research globally, yielding excellent results based on a study of 25,000 patients. He only endorses "Tahitian Noni juice," unlike the hundreds of cheap imitations flooding the market—products that lack any actual research and simply piggyback off the findings from Tahitian Noni International. And who is Dr. Solomon? An advisor to US Presidents, a bestselling author for The New York Times, a former health commentator for CNN, and a former health columnist for the Los Angeles Times...
4. "Encian's noni juice is produced directly in Tahiti, following the exact same methods used by the ancient inhabitants of the islands."
bezocan laz !! TNI has officially been operating in America since June of this year, and Encian has already received a warning to stop advertising their noni in such a manner, or face a lawsuit.
5. "Encian uses exclusively organically grown noni from the islands of Tahiti, sourced from a verified provider."
Again, this is incorrect. As I mentioned, they manufacture it using frozen raw materials mixed with various harmful additives.
Iggy, while it’s true that noni juice is currently a "trend" because the company just entered the American market, it isn't just a fad elsewhere. In places like the USA, Japan, and Australia, it has been a massive megatrend for nearly a decade.
The moderators might have missed this, but this discussion was quite heated just a few months ago:
Kraft is being marketed as some kind of "masterpiece," much like so many other frozen pizzas out there. Just because an ad claims it’s amazing doesn't mean it actually is—marketing exists to move units, plain and simple.
Take cola, for instance. They wrap it in all this "savor the moment, blah, blah..." nonsense, when in reality, most of it is just junk loaded with artificial coloring, flavorings, white sugar, caffeine, CO2, and who knows what else?
There is a great American saying: "Don't believe the hype." In plain English, that means you should never take an advertisement at face value.