tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post7567371487869840330..comments2023-10-15T10:29:12.991+01:00Comments on Karyn's erratic learning journey: Are you famous?The upsychohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-57034442461351365882008-06-17T21:37:00.000+01:002008-06-17T21:37:00.000+01:00Thought you would like this.http://www.zephoria.or...Thought you would like this.<BR/>http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/archives/2008/06/17/markers_of_stat.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-11627554283751886392008-05-21T01:01:00.000+01:002008-05-21T01:01:00.000+01:00See http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151780@N00/3535...See http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151780@N00/353587770jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16271633210993298646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-24818489419684685712008-05-12T12:46:00.000+01:002008-05-12T12:46:00.000+01:00@downes "I want it to be for a body of achievement...@downes "I want it to be for a body of achievement, and not for success in the intent of becoming famous." I would have expected nothing else! Besides, within the world I inhabit, you're already pretty famous - it's just that one realises how many worlds there are within this one, when noting how fame often stops dead at the boundaries of one such world.<BR/><BR/>@rina The reason this is referred to as web 2.0 is that the first "incarnation" of the web was one to which a handful of people were able to contribute material, while the rest simply acted as consumers of this content. In its current form, we are all contributors to the content. 1.0 (for most of us) was a read-only web, whereas 2.0 is a read/write web.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-50343500702672727122008-05-12T07:22:00.000+01:002008-05-12T07:22:00.000+01:00I had a question Karyn, why do we call this web 2....I had a question Karyn, why do we call this web 2.0? And another observation-there is a lot of hope in today's generation. I see they are very upright and don't hide things. They are brutally honest and if it is inherent or cultivated in them, they are sensitive too. Another thing, Shilpa Shetty ghas this so called fame after going under the knife for nose, waist , lips ... well all of it. Is such recognition even valid? If it is due to some talents well, its still acceptable but getting your body sculpted by surgeons and then on basis of this body being'famous' what I mean is what is this fame for? To be admired by men, followed by insane women who will follow example and go under knife. There has to be some logic to it, here there seems none. HugsRina Tripathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855126746398058962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-74344404271620889892008-05-12T06:54:00.000+01:002008-05-12T06:54:00.000+01:00Famous or not famous, once you have a little glimp...Famous or not famous, once you have a little glimpse of what a human really is beneath the surface, you respond. To dwell on this, how much does it matter, in a while, which is a wink in cosmic proportions all are either beneath the mother Earth or in flames like us Hindus. What remains is the good things you do-that is fame. Planted trees that provide fresh air, cradled a crying baby, wiped tears off someone's face. Thats what counts I think Karyn. I learn from books about the facts. I learn about myself when I respond to you Karyn. Thanks for such lovely blogs. You are such an evolved soul. Blessings.Rina Tripathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855126746398058962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-44019767623291777792008-05-11T15:09:00.000+01:002008-05-11T15:09:00.000+01:00You ask in this post whether I am famous and I can...You ask in this post whether I am famous and I can tell you that from my perspective, I am not.<BR/><BR/>'Fame' is I suppose something like 'name recognition' within a given population. And my name is not recognized by most people.<BR/><BR/>I have thought about it. I understand that it is possible to do things that would make myself famous - to write a popular book, for example. But I have other priorities in my life.<BR/><BR/>Should I ever become famous - and in the back of my mind, I have always supposed that I would, albeit probably posthumously - I want it to be for a body of achievement, and not for success in the intent of becoming famous.Stephen Downeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140591903467372209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-71800782452652431042008-05-09T16:16:00.000+01:002008-05-09T16:16:00.000+01:00Jago Time after time I have been in trouble with t...Jago Time after time I have been in trouble with the bosses for tipping my hand, but almost without fail the clients appreciate the honesty and candour of my approach. How did we ever come to the conclusion that it was a good idea to dissemble?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-60028618873714359512008-05-09T13:37:00.000+01:002008-05-09T13:37:00.000+01:00Thanks, Janet, for the blushworthy praise!You make...Thanks, Janet, for the blushworthy praise!<BR/><BR/>You make a good point, though. I am also famous for some of my recipes.. within a very small circle of my acquaintances. <BR/><BR/>I also used to be famous for my kids' parties, all home-made and themed to the hilt. The chess themed party was the biggest challenge, even thought the cake was a breeze. Ever noticed how few black food stuffs there are? I even wove black and white plates for each child to eat off. How sad am I?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-85896393563265375412008-05-09T13:27:00.000+01:002008-05-09T13:27:00.000+01:00Thanks for putting "Janet" and "famous" in the sam...Thanks for putting "Janet" and "famous" in the same sentence. I had only hoped that "Janet" and "infamy" would not appear in a sentence together. ; )<BR/><BR/>The tagline on the website "Internet Famous" [http://internetfamo.us/] says, "Just because a lot of people see your stuff doesn't mean it's good. But it does mean you're famous."<BR/><BR/>I have signed up to confirm/deny my internet infamy. Good grief. <BR/><BR/>I am famous in my home for tortilla soup. This is something I only dreamed of. <BR/><BR/>I guess "fame" is in the eyes of the beholder. Being "famous" probably is defined by the space in which you reside. In the edublogosphere, you Karyn, are famous in my eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-68367376394356722402008-05-09T11:04:00.000+01:002008-05-09T11:04:00.000+01:00Hi Jago. Thanks for your comment. One thing I have...Hi Jago. Thanks for your comment. One thing I have found about "famous" people is that they are just people... even when they seem to forget that fact themselves. That said, the most likable of the "famous" people I've met have been the ones who have retained a sense of perspective and have not become their own greatest fans.<BR/><BR/>Most of the prominent people I have encountered in this space have been more than willing to share what they know.<BR/><BR/>The generosity of this community is at odds with the corporate culture of retaining the competitive edge by playing your cards close to your chest. Long may it continue. I have no skill at (or appetite for) subterfuge and corporate gamesmanship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com