Once, while we were taking a break, I think we were actually watching the OJ chase on TV, there was a news program talking about him being in Europe with some little boy. I was sitting next to the guy while the news is making this crap up. He just looked at me and said this is what I have to deal with.

I don't have the time to go through all the post to know/see if this info has been posted, but here's a link to dowload/print of the -

Michael Jackson Memorial (Booklet) Program.

http://www.examiner.com/x...am-Booklet

Follow the link(s) below MJ pic and it will download via PDF.

Now ya'll can start hatin on Pelosi.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/a...el_jackson

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door Thursday to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life.

Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."

A resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, cites some of the singer's charitable acts and proclaims him an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.

Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who posted a video on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "pervert" and a "pedophile," has pledged to do all he could to block the resolution.

Michael Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old boy. Those allegations, and his admission that children slept in his bed at his home but nothing sexual occurred, have led some members of Congress to put distance between themselves and any formal honor for the entertainer.

"A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to — that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," Pelosi said at a Capitol Hill news conference where she discussed various legislative matters.

Unbowed, Jackson Lee said she will seek support from colleagues who thanked her when she introduced the measure June 26, one day after Michael Jackson died. She said honorary resolutions don't often "pass the next day."

"On this floor we elevate people and doing that we have to work to tell your story," she said after a House vote. But she would need support from Democratic leadership for the resolution to advance to the full House from the committee where it is now.

When members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a moment of silence in the House after Jackson died June 25, some lawmakers walked out of the chamber.

Jackson Lee has pledged that the resolution, now before the House Foreign Affairs Committee where she is a member, would come to the full House for debate. Such honorary measures normally move quickly from committee to the full House and pass on a voice vote.

But Jackson Lee's resolution was in trouble early. It drew only one co-sponsor, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., and was not endorsed by other black caucus members.

From the stage at Jackson's memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jackson Lee hoisted a framed copy of the resolution.

Now ya'll can start hatin on Pelosi.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/a...el_jackson

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door Thursday to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life.

Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."

A resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, cites some of the singer's charitable acts and proclaims him an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.

Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who posted a video on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "pervert" and a "pedophile," has pledged to do all he could to block the resolution.

Michael Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old boy. Those allegations, and his admission that children slept in his bed at his home but nothing sexual occurred, have led some members of Congress to put distance between themselves and any formal honor for the entertainer.

"A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to — that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," Pelosi said at a Capitol Hill news conference where she discussed various legislative matters.

Unbowed, Jackson Lee said she will seek support from colleagues who thanked her when she introduced the measure June 26, one day after Michael Jackson died. She said honorary resolutions don't often "pass the next day."

"On this floor we elevate people and doing that we have to work to tell your story," she said after a House vote. But she would need support from Democratic leadership for the resolution to advance to the full House from the committee where it is now.

When members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a moment of silence in the House after Jackson died June 25, some lawmakers walked out of the chamber.

Jackson Lee has pledged that the resolution, now before the House Foreign Affairs Committee where she is a member, would come to the full House for debate. Such honorary measures normally move quickly from committee to the full House and pass on a voice vote.

But Jackson Lee's resolution was in trouble early. It drew only one co-sponsor, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., and was not endorsed by other black caucus members.

From the stage at Jackson's memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jackson Lee hoisted a framed copy of the resolution.

Um.. yeah. As much as I love me some MJ, I'm glad that lawmakers aren't seriously wasting any time on this, considering the problems they should be focusing on.

Of course it takes about 3 seconds to pass one of these meaningless, empty resolutions.

Now ya'll can start hatin on Pelosi.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/a...el_jackson

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door Thursday to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life.

Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution."

A resolution sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, cites some of the singer's charitable acts and proclaims him an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian.

Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who posted a video on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "pervert" and a "pedophile," has pledged to do all he could to block the resolution.

Michael Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of charges that he molested a 13-year-old boy. Those allegations, and his admission that children slept in his bed at his home but nothing sexual occurred, have led some members of Congress to put distance between themselves and any formal honor for the entertainer.

"A resolution, I think, would open up to contrary views to — that are not necessary at this time to be expressed in association with a resolution whose purpose is quite different," Pelosi said at a Capitol Hill news conference where she discussed various legislative matters.

Unbowed, Jackson Lee said she will seek support from colleagues who thanked her when she introduced the measure June 26, one day after Michael Jackson died. She said honorary resolutions don't often "pass the next day."

"On this floor we elevate people and doing that we have to work to tell your story," she said after a House vote. But she would need support from Democratic leadership for the resolution to advance to the full House from the committee where it is now.

When members of the Congressional Black Caucus held a moment of silence in the House after Jackson died June 25, some lawmakers walked out of the chamber.

Jackson Lee has pledged that the resolution, now before the House Foreign Affairs Committee where she is a member, would come to the full House for debate. Such honorary measures normally move quickly from committee to the full House and pass on a voice vote.

But Jackson Lee's resolution was in trouble early. It drew only one co-sponsor, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., and was not endorsed by other black caucus members.

From the stage at Jackson's memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jackson Lee hoisted a framed copy of the resolution.

lazycrockett said:

Maybe it's b/c I'm skimming the article, but I don't understand the point of a resolution. WTF would it do or mean? & why is it supposedly necessary?

lazycrockett said:

Um.. yeah. As much as I love me some MJ, I'm glad that lawmakers aren't seriously wasting any time on this, considering the problems they should be focusing on.

Of course it takes about 3 seconds to pass one of these meaningless, empty resolutions.

CalhounSq said:

It wouldn't do shit, it don't mean shit.

there's some cool MJ stories here >> http://www.gearslutz.com/...ut-mj.html

studio stories > http://board.okayplayer.c...3368&page=

Timmy84 said:

So is she trying to ruin her own career by trying to push through meaningless shit? Is she just another crazy fan w/ a real job? WTF is w/ Sheila Jackson Lee? Is she related??

CalhounSq said:

No she's not related. She's the same woman who complained she couldn't get in Congress because of her hair.

CalhounSq said:

No she's not related. She's the same woman who complained she couldn't get in Congress because of her hair.

Timmy84 said:

i think you're thinking of cynthia mckinney. who's...uh...interesting in her own right...

Timmy84 said:

i think you're thinking of cynthia mckinney. who's...uh...interesting in her own right...

kibbles said:

Yeah her.

But they look related.

Timmy84 said:

i don't think they look related. it's "the crazy" that connects them, though...

Knowing how conspiracy theories pan out in the country, I wouldn't be surprised that people will start saying that MJ is either still alive or that his body was not in the coffin or other oddities. Pick your poison.

http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jul2009/db2009078_795286.htm


Coming Soon: A Wave of Michael Jackson Merchandise
Some 300 Michael Jackson-designed items, from sunglasses to board games, will be available in stores starting next week By Ronald Grover

A new wave of Michael Jackson retail offerings is set to hit next week. Three weeks after the iconic singer's death, concert promoter AEG and giant Universal Music Group (VIV.PA) are expected to begin selling as many as 300 items designed by the 50-year-old singer, including knapsacks, wallets, belt buckles, sunglasses, china tea service sets, and a wide array of board and other games.

The quick turnaround was hardly intentional. Sources with knowledge of the deal say Jackson's manager, John Branca, approached Universal Music's Bravado merchandising group in June while the singer was preparing for his London comeback tour. Jackson's team and AEG, the tour's concert promoter, were eager to thwart the expected crush of pirated T-shirts and other merchandise that were already beginning to flood the market. Bravado Chief Executive Tom Bennett signed the deal and met in Los Angeles with Jackson in June, according to sources with knowledge of the deal, and reviewed designs that Jackson had created for many of the products.

Bravado is a small but growing part of Universal Music's $6.4 billion empire; last year it generated nearly $240 million in sales, nearly a threefold increase over 2007. The unit sells merchandise related to UMG stars such as Kanye West, Elton John, and Guns N' Roses. At the time of his death, Jackson did not have a record label, although his most recent albums had been distributed by UMG rival Sony Music (SNE). Universal's Motown label controls the rights to some of Jackson's earlier music, as well as music by the Jackson Five.

Huge Market Potential
The new line of Michael Jackson merchandise will be sold through a wide array of retailers, including Target (TGT), JC Penney (JCP), Hot Topic (HOTT), and other store chains that often work with UMG's music distribution network. The market could be huge. Sales of Jackson's music skyrocketed after his death, and the July 7 memorial was seen by huge audiences on TV and on the Web. The market for deceased icons has always been huge. Elvis Presley merchandise is estimated to generate more than $40 million in revenue a year three decades after his death.

The Jackson merchandise could also pick up steam with the widely expected release sometime in the coming months of new songs that Jackson recorded but had kept under wraps and was expected to release soon after his London tour began.

errant said:

Um, guess I won't get in a rush to pick a T-shirt from the tour site....