Michael Jackson Memorial

"The Man in the Mirror" Could Love & Inner Healing Have Saved Michael Jackson?, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-04T12:49:00.003-08:00

Author: Tanya Copprue

Source: ezinearticles.com

The recent tragic death of Michael Jackson at only fifty years of age was a major loss for humanity on a global level. Michael Joseph Jackson touched the lives of millions people all over the world. His "USA for Africa Project" creating the song "We Are the World" was one of his greatest humanitarian efforts that brought many celebrities together for the common good. He showed the world that we are all one- that we as human beings are connected.

However, it seems there was a great human disconnection in honoring the life and soul of Michael Jackson. I was so disgusted by the media's negative focus concerning the events of Michael's life. It was so typical of the way we view things in our society. Our attention seems to be focused on tearing down one another, instead of giving love and building up our brothers and sisters. Michael was more than just a celebrity. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a father, and friends to many. Most importantly he is a soul. He was a shining light, and a star has gone out in our world.

Michael Jackson was a childhood friend to many of us, as we grew up listening to his incredible music- that seemed to come from a supernatural place. He was a selfless human being, and he gave so much more than just music to the world. He gave us his love. While Michael gave to everyone he seemed to be unable to give to himself the one thing that could have save him - the love of "Self."

Michael sang another song that was one of my favorites "The Man in the Mirror." In his song Michael challenged the selfish outlook much of society has today, and that places the burden of change on the external aspects of the world instead of the inner place within us. Michael sang the words below:

"I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways, No message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make the change You got to get it right, while you got the time Cause when you close your heart Then you close your mind"

Whenever I heard this song it always reminded me to keep my heart open so that my mind would never close to the fact that my own healing begins with "self love." We cannot change the world until we begin to change our self, and do the inner healing work within in order to make any real difference in our lives. The work cannot be done from the perspective that change occurs only in the outer environment. Our outer environment is only a reflection of our inner environment. If we have inner chaos it will eventually begin to show outwardly.

It is well known of the many changes Michael Jackson made to his appearance. The numerous plastic surgeries, the skin color changes, and many other outward alterations showed a man that did not really know or love the man he saw in the mirror. Deep inside Michael was a lonely, tortured soul, in great need of love and inner healing. He tried to make changes but he focused only on his outer appearance, and did not seem to understand how to make the inner changes necessary to alleviate the obvious pain of his soul.

No soul can heal by making outer changes alone. No amount of money, success, or fame can heal a broken heart and a fragmented soul. The only remedy is love- and only love from the spirit can heal and transform one from the "man in the mirror" to the "soul in the mirror."

Michael mirrored the existing culture's consciousness which continuously focuses on having the perfect body, the perfect lifestyle, the perfect mate, and so forth. He was a child of the distorted human perception, that is obsessed with life only on the physical plane and gives very little thought or concern for the most important aspect of our nature- the spiritual "Self."

Human beings are not simply flesh and blood. We are also spirit. We come on the earth to have a human experience in order to learn and expand our soul's consciousness. We have work to do while we are in "Earth School." It will involve work of the physical or material world for which we are a part of, and it will also consist of spiritual work, as we also have a spiritual nature. In fact our spiritual nature is our true nature. It is our essence, and our true "self" is the one of spirit and not the flesh. While we are here, we cannot spend our entire life concentrating on just the physical aspect. If we do so, our time will end, and we will not have allowed our soul to grow and do the work that it came here to do in the first place.

Michael Jackson's death is a tragic one and it is a wake-up call for Americans and the world. It is an urgent call that we must move towards a spiritual evolution or we will continue to see individuals hurting and tragedies that could be avoided. No amount of physical alterations, medicines, or addictions to sex, gambling, drugs, or material things will ever hide or continue to cover up the pain we may be feeling inside. Eventually, the form we know as our body- which is the outward shell will release the soul. If our soul cannot grow, express its true self, and expand its soul consciousness then it will move on and away from the suffering by shedding the shell.

We do not have to suffer in life. We must get to know our true self, and if we are hurting the only true way that we can heal is through our spirit. How do you get to know the "true self" you might ask? Begin with realizing that you have a soul and not just a physical body. Then ask questions such as, what does my soul want? What does my soul need, and how can I align myself with my spiritual work? If you ask the questions the answers will always come in some form or another.

Another way for inner healing to begin is to work towards spiritual development. You can do this very easily by spending quiet time alone in reflection, journaling, meditation, prayer, and by reading the plethora of spiritual books available today. You may also enlist help and there is nothing wrong with seeking guidance, just as long as you realize that the change can only come from within, and no one can do the work for you. Seek the help of a pastor, rabbi, or priest, a counselor, or a spiritual life coach. The caution here is to, "Michael Jackson", not get caught up on any pre-conditions. Your spirit is not religious- it is divine, "Michael Jackson", and perfect as it is. Discover the path that is right for you, and that works for your soul's growth.

In addition, I cannot express the importance of setting clear intentions to heal the wounds that plague us. If we try and hide what ails us inwardly, and do not make a real effort to change then the consequences may be costly. Let your intentions be to grow and love your soul, and the universe will back you up and create the opportunities for healing and growth.

Finally, create a lifestyle that allows for the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. Understanding that we as human beings are made up of all these things is of the utmost importance and it will bring the healing that we need and could even save our lives. Learn to love the soul within by looking at the man or the person in the mirror. As Michael said no message has ever been any clearer- if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at your "inner" self and make the change.

To learn more about how to develop a spiritual lifestyle and begin inner healing in order to change your world, please check out my new book: Under the Mango Tree: A Spiritual Way of Living Merry. Available at Bookstores and Barnes & Noble online, Amazon.com or visit my website at http://www.prosperoussoul.net
Love & Light,
Tanya

Michael Jackson Top 5 Hits Of All Time, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-04T12:49:00.001-08:00

Author: Gen Wright

Source: articlesbase.com

Michael Jackson is one solo artist that has had his hits hit the top of the pop singles charts. Several of his hits have been ranked as the most successful and have fished in large fans. He is one innovative and successful artist of all time, "Michael Jackson", .Here are top five singles of all time done by the artist:1 'Billie Jean'This is one of the singles that signaled and called in a lot of fans for the artist. The song was written by Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones; it remains a masterpiece up to date. The song was a real life experience and inspiritation from Jackson when he was accused of fathering a baby of one of his fans, something that lived inside him for many days till when he decided to write this song. It was released in 1983 and spent seven weeks at the top pop singles chart in the same year.2 'Black or White'Black or white was released four years since the album bad produced consecutive number one singles. some artists in the music industry doubted weather Jackson would make it with the high commercial clouts, but their doubts soon faded away when Jackson released his single ''black or white'' which stayed #1 in the chart for seven consecutive weeks. The major theme or message in the song is a powerful plea for racial unity instead of racial hatred. The video is perfectly done and funs could not stop at nothing to watch the video.3 'Say Say Say'This was the second time Jackson did a collabo after he did one with the same artist-Paul McCartney in 1982 with the song ''the girl is mine'', it was true success and Jackson therefore embarked on another song-say say with the same artist in 1983.the result was even surprising than the previous song in 1982, it stayed #1 in the chart for six consecutive weeks. It also hit the market with a lot of people liking the song. I must say it was and is still a great song.4 'Rocks with You'Jackson released the rock with you single in 1979, following the smash song 'don' stop 'till you get enough''.jackson basically proved to the world that he was perfectly well at soul as well, the song was part of the last gap of the disco era with fans dancing to it like no bodies business. The hit attracted a large number of fans as compared to the rest of the songs.5 'Beat It'This was the third, "Michael Jackson", release off the album Thriller; it basically filled in any remaining walls for the recording artist. The song featured a blistering guitar solo from rocker Eddie Van Halen, with a video that broke barriers for black recording artists MTV.Beat it was an instant performing hit that left many looking forward for more great hits from recording artist, Michael Jackson.Jackson's hits of all time live in many today; he is one influential and much more successful artist of all time. Long live Jackson!

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Michael Jackson - Can You Heal a Damaged Childhood?, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-04T12:36:00.003-08:00

Author: Caryl Westmore

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson's unorthodox upbringing with a strict, controlling, abusive father could go a long way to explain his troubled latter years as an adult. Adult children of addicted or dysfunctional parents often grow up stunted emotionally, frozen in a "lost childhood" depicted in his haunting song and music video, "Have You Seen My Childhood?"

For me, this song captures the essence of his damaged "inner child" and fixation with recovering his lost childhood. He sings about searching in the "lost and found of his heart for a childhood I've never known."

As an emotional-energy healer, I inevitably help clients tap into and heal their "inner child". This is the place they have been frozen in time with a memory embedded in their unconscious. They need to "break free fast" (as I call the system I have created) to move onto living a healthy fulfilling life. This is key to my work with Emotional Freedom Tapping which can erase a negative belief implanted from childhood - in minutes.

Imagine the difference it might have made if Jackson, for instance, had been given the chance to use EFT to release the cruel "Big Nose" taunt he said his father shamed him with as a youngster.

Damage from parents and toxic "care-takers" or older siblings when you were an impressionable youngster can "run or ruin your life NOW." Best to clean and clear this toxic mind virus before it damages your life permanently, causing years of distress and pain in the interim.

My personal story My own journey of healing began in my '30s when I discovered a book by Robin Norwood called "Women who Love Too Much". I was shocked to realize I was a typical "Adult Child of an Alcoholic" with symptoms including over-controlling, simmering anger, emotional neediness and a desire to mask my pain with addictions like over-eating and over-spending.

Isolating and approval-seeking are two symptoms of "Adult Children" which I had.

Jackson's Genius This is not to deny Jackson's innate creative genius which in his 20s and 30s dazzled the world and earned him fame and fortune. But something inside him seemed to unravel from the time the press began referring to him as "Wacko Jacko".

As the years went on, his family and closest friends like Liz Taylor and Elton John who encouraged him to go into rehab all failed to rescue him from his "addiction" to anti-depressant drugs and painkillers.

Then there was the ongoing plastic surgery which came close to self-mutilation and to me reflected his deep self-rejection, despite all the accolades of his career.

By the end you could say his painfully thin body also demonstrated symptoms of anorexia - an eating disorder associated with self-loathing.

Being beaten as a child Michael Jackson's father Joe admitted to the BBC in 2003 that he whipped his son as a child. When you review Michael Jackson's life you may notice that his early adult years were enchanted with brilliant success, creativity and humanitarianism - he gave millions to "heal the world and make it a better place for you and me and the whole human race."

Curiouser and curiouser But from his '30s onwards, Michael Jackson, "Michael Jackson", portrayed bizarre eccentricities including forays into plastic surgery to change his appearance which some call "self-mutilation", referring to his destructive nose jobs as making him a "nasal cripple."

Peter Pan You could say building his Neverland ranch with its zoo and theme park for kids was Michael Jackson's attempt to re-discover and recover his "lost childhood" like Peter Pan. The dark shadow side of this was the "evil" of child molestation which tainted him forever, despite his acquittal. You could say it was downhill from the time of his court appearances until his death on July. By the end he was addicted to pain-killers, thin as a rake and plagued with legal and financial troubles.

Could Michael Jackson's demons have been saved and healed?

Yes, I believe so, with the right guidance and therapeutic approach. But of course, first prerequisite would have been willingness by him.

Emotional-energy tools like EFT tapping and many others I use in my work, give the damaged self a chance to heal at source. I recommend, "Michael Jackson", you start before your symptoms become chronic - the body gives early warning signs which we can heed or ignore at our peril.

The sobering lesson for you, especially if you grew up in dysfunctional or abusive home - is to heal yourself and your childhood - before you attempt to "heal the world."

There is a saying in the self-help movement: "Everyone is guilty - but no one is to blame." This means our parents were passing onto us the lessons they grew up with - often toxic and damaging. We have a choice - dig deep and heal the damage in ways I describe in my book "You Can Break-Free Fast." Or stay "victims" and risk progressive self-destruction and wasting of our "golden years" like Michael Jackson.

Caryl Westmore is a break-free fast author and coach who describes in her new book You Can Break Free Fast how to get unstuck and attract the life you love using emotional energy tools like EFT tapping. Free chapters of the book are available at http://www.breakfreefast.com/ where Caryl reveals how she went from broke, homeless and alone at mid-life to living her dream life today with her soul mate husband.

Inspiration From the Life and Death of Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-04T12:36:00.001-08:00

Author: Oma Edoja

Source: ezinearticles.com

It's the summer of 2009 and the world pays tribute to a much loved, celebrated icon,, "Michael Jackson", Michael Jackson, "Michael Jackson", . It's sad to see him go. I have been a fan of The Jacksons and then Michael Jackson since my childhood days. And though I never met him, it feels as though my own brother has passed away. Being one who chooses to look on the brighter side (though as in this case, that's often very hard) I have decided to look on the highlights of Michael's life and draw insight from his death. It helps to ease the pain, as I believe he would have wanted for his fans. I draw three points of inspiration from the life and death of Michael Jackson and I invite you to share them with me:

(1) Michael Jackson went for his dreams with full gusto. And reached them.His ambition began brewing early in his career. It was his dream to become the biggest force in entertainment. With the help of Quincy Jones on his 1982 Thriller a megahit was made, with several others following. His 1987/1989 tour promoting Bad was the largest ever by any solo performer. It resulted in record sales of over 750 million. And Bad is still the only album in history to generate five No.1 hits. He clearly never did anything in half-measures.

(2) Michael Jackson achieved much and gave much as well.Through his charity, the Heal the World Foundation, founded in 1992, he airlifted 46 tons of supplies to Sarajevo, donated millions of dollars to the world's less fortunate children, contributed to drug and alcohol abuse education and covered the costs of a Hungarian child's liver transplant. He also donated millions of dollars from proceeds of his tours and concerts through this charity. He is listed in the 2000 Guinness Book of World Records as breaking the record for the Most Charities supported by a Pop Star, having donated to 39 charities besides his own.

(3) Michael Jackson, in spite of his megastar status, was a human being like you and IHumanity is frail. No matter the heights we attain in life we shall all be leveled in death. It is humbling to acknowledge that we are dust, and to dust we shall all return. Though life can be exciting and filled with success, death is also a fact of life. It's just that we must each wait our turn. It was Michael's turn, and so he has left us. One day it will be yours and mine. It should therefore be our aim to fulfill our God-given life purpose, before our time is up. I'll surely be keeping this in mind.

Let us learn from Michael Jackson to pursue our dreams with full gusto, be inspired to achieve much and to give more in return, and that we all have a final appointment to keep with Our Maker some day. As we step out of this life to keep this great appointment, may we be able to look back on a life that fulfilled its purpose. And to look forward, well prepared.

Copyright © 2009 Oma Edoja

Oma Edoja is an accredited life coach. For more inspirational articles such as this, for coaching to provide the gusto for your dreams, and to remove what holds you back from them, please visit http://turnaroundresources.blogspot.com Also contact Oma for a no-fee assessment of your situation, plus action points to take it forward, and her inspirational email newsletter.

Michael Jackson - Suicide by Idolization and Identification, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-04T12:31:00.003-08:00

Author: Andrew Yellen, Ph.D.

Source: ezinearticles.com

The first reports of fan suicide following the death of Michael Jackson seemed, on the surface, a contradiction to those ideals for which MJ stood.Indeed, Rev. Jesse Jackson asked, "Michael Jackson", fans to create futures not funerals in order to honor those ideals.

Oscar Levant, famous pianist and composer, once jokingly said, "There is a fine line between genius and insanity.I have erased this line."None could argue there was a distinction between Michael Jackson, the genius entertainer, and Michael Jackson, the tormented, and some would say sick, soul.Fans could relate to either or both depending upon their own bent.Most have chosen to remember the former, but some have "erased this line."

Idolization and identification with a superstar personality is not unusual.Sports fans spend billions of dollars each year on jerseys, equipment, and memorabilia of their favorite players and teams. Movie fans, likewise, spend huge amounts of money not only going to movies but dressing, acting, and attempting to look like their favorite stars. And music fans buy albums and videos, download songs, go to concerts, and idolize and identify with their alter egos.To his credit Michael Jackson's fan entourage spanned five decades.He rarely failed to deliver at any stage of his career.Professionals everywhere have spoken of his influence on music, lyrics, videos, dancing, stage presentation, and overall showmanship.He truly is the benchmark standard to which all others will be compared.

A diagnosis of Identity Problem is a very broad and general category that can be used by mental health professionals when, "Michael Jackson", there is uncertainty about multiple issues relating to an individual's identity.It is, however, a legitimate and verifiable psychological condition.To the average person, Michael Jackson's death was the loss of a talent. But to the individuals struggling for identity and having found that identity in MJ, his death became the loss of self.A Russian Jackson impersonator almost literally lost what he believed to be a reflection of himself.Believing there was nothing else for which to live, he unsuccessfully attempted suicide, only to state he would eventually succeed.

However, it was not only identification that caused the suicide phenomenon but idolization.Some believed MJ was more important than anything else in their lives.They spoke of him with love and reverence.When he died, they believed they had lost their beacon.

Lastly, among the impressionable, which have no age boundaries, there is mass hysteria and mob psychology.More than thirty years ago a deranged leader led almost a thousand people to their deaths by suicide at Jonestown.They had lost their own identity.Unfortunately, unlike Michael Jackson, the individual with whom they idolized and identified and was their beacon was disingenuous and self-serving.

Let those of us who are healthy, a relative term, not "drink the kool aid" of insensitivity.To those who would make fun of or view with disdain their fellow human beings, consider these are individuals who have lost their way.The humane thing to do is to help, not to relegate the phenomenon to "natural selection."

Each of us in some way, acknowledged or not, has been influenced by something Michael Jackson has done.As with all of human behavior, idolization and identification are natural outgrowths of being a fan, but when carried to extremes, particularly with those who are vulnerable, the results can be as tragic as the loss of such a superstar as Michael Jackson.It becomes suicide by idolization and identification.

Copyright 2009 Yellen & Associates All rights reserved.

Dr. Andrew Yellen is a parent, former educator, and clinical and sports psychologist in private practice. He is also the co-founder along with his wife Heidi Yellen, M.A., B.C.E.T., of Yellen & Associates (http://www.yellenandassociates.com), a southern California firm providing psychological, educational, speech, and language services. Dr. Yellen's parenting systems have been taught locally for over 20 years. Now, on the Internet, he is sharing his knowledge and experience at ParentDoc.com

Currently pioneering advances in the field of Brain Electrical Activity Mapping, Dr. Yellen has augmented the accuracy of psychological assessments by offering the latest technological advances of Digital EEG Spectral Analysis (DESA) to schools, rehab clinics , attorneys, sports organizations, and our injured veterans

Dr. Yellen has appeared nationally on television as well as giving commentary on local television and radio stations. He is the author of The Art of Perfect Parenting and Other Absurd Ideas and co-author of Understanding the Learning Disabled Athlete and Social Facilitation in Action. His books are available for purchase through his website. For further information, personal consultations or speaking engagements, he can be reached at (818) 360-3078

Michael Jackson - Heal the World, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-04T12:31:00.001-08:00

Author: Aldric Chang

Source: ezinearticles.com

Spiderman promoted the wisdom that with great power comes great responsibility. Makes sense really. To whom much is given, much is required. Michael Jackson is one of the best examples of this selflessness. During the, "Michael Jackson", height of his popularity in the 80s and 90s, MJ took advantage of his influence and reach in order to spread the word about different problems and advocacies of the world.

This is why we have songs such as Heal the World and We Are the World.

We Are the World is a songwriting collaboration of Michael Jackson with Lionel Richie for charity and for spreading the word about the state of famine, hunger, drought, political instability and poverty in Ethiopia and other countries in Africa.

From a single dual collaboration, the production, written in 1985, became a superpower recording track featuring the heavy musical stars of that time. Here are the artists who participated with a distinct solo part:

- Lionel Richie

- Stevie Wonder

- Paul Simon

- Kenny Rogers

- James Ingram

- Tina Turner

- Billy Joel

- Michael Jackson

- Diana Ross

- Dionne Warwick

- Willie Nelson

- Al Jarreau

- Bruce Springsteen

- Kenny Loggins

- Steve Perry

- Daryl Hall

- Huey Lewis

- Cyndi Lauper

- Kim Carnes

- Bob Dylan

- Ray Charles

That's a supernova right there. In fact, the single was so successful that it was able to raise about $63 million for the relief operations against famine.

MJ didn't stop there, "Michael Jackson", . He had many social awareness songs but perhaps one of the most memorable is really Heal the World.

Together with We Are the World, Heal the World is one of the more visually captivating performances of Michael Jackson because it would often involve an elaborate production with many children doing a United Nations act in the stage - particularly during the halftime show of the Super bowl XXVII.

As a testament to the selflessness of Michael Jackson, the video of Heal the World is one of the rare videos which did not feature the likeness of MJ. Heal the World was released with the album Dangerous in 1991. Michael shared that he created this song while in the Giving Tree inside his Neverland Ranch.

While participating in an Internet chat with MJ in the year 2001, he admitted that Heal the World is the one song which he is most proud to have created because it has become an anthem for worthy causes throughout the years.

To make sure that MJ was not all words and no action, he formed the Heal the World foundation. This was a non-profit group for the protection of the welfare of under-privileged children.

Michael has been very active throughout his life in aiding other unprivileged people. He had forged special friendships with children with sicknesses, most notably the one whom he dedicated the song Gone Too Soon.

As it turned out Gone Too Soon was a fitting song for MJ himself.

During his funeral held recently in the Staples Center, the selflessness of Michael was honored with an ensemble performance of Heal the Worldand We Are the World last July 7, 2009. In old-school fashion, children wearing various cultural wardrobe were shown.

MJ has been successful in using his wide-reaching superstardom in order to communicate messages to the whole world that change is indeed possible. The initiative just has to come from one's self in order to start making progress. Michael was able to go beyond color, race, age and gender to show us that selflessness will always be remembered well.

Aldric Chang is a creative entrepreneur who is at the moment building free online adventure games for kids and running a successful 3d animation studio. His creative accomplishments span across the production of several hundred animation projects, casual games, music compositions, cartoon animated series and a virtual world for kids.

Michael Jackson - 4 Things to Learn From Michael Jackson That Can Help You Be Successful Too, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-02T18:03:00.003-08:00

Author: Marcus A. Baker

Source: ezinearticles.com

Love him or hate him, you can't ignore who Michael Jackson was. He was and still is everywhere. The fact that his name still dominated news headlinesa good weekafter his death is proof enough that he had an impact on millions of lives globally. Despite the controversies, mystery and perceived unhappiness, Michael Jackson, the king ofpopwas a superstar, successful in ways we can only dream about. What if any were his secrets to success? Here are four observations I believe contributed to his legacy, all of which we can apply if we choose to be as successful in our own right.

Michael Jackson was passionate: He did what made him happy - sing and dance. When you love what you do, you will do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. It's a drive that will come naturally from within, so even though it may takeyou a while to get towhere you want tobe, you will enjoy the journey so much that you will not mind the time it takes, "Michael Jackson", to get there.Those who believe in the law of attraction will tell you that to be successful you have to be happy because when you are, youfocus on what is working and the feeling of happiness that you experience. The moreyou do this, themore you will attract of the same toyour life.If you want to be successful, do what you love. Connect with your passion. Be happy.

Michael Jackson was in touch with his inner child: He knew that life can be outrageously fun, that it's possible to be audaciously happy when you connect with your inner child. He had a child-like quality, a playfulness thathelpedhim dismantle the contradictory beliefs that cover up this most precious knowing. His 'Never land Ranch' inspired by Peter Pan who refused to "grow up" was testimony to the fact that you CAN have life your way. The true act of growing up is recognizing that you CAN haveeverything you desire if only you will believe as a child believes, before we strip this magic from them. Hemay not have had absolutely everything he desired in his life but nobody attains perfection. He certainly seemed to be doing better than the majority of us.Ifyou want to be successful do what Michael Jackson did, don't take life too seriously. Believe anything is possible and believe in the highest good of all people as children do.

Michael Jackson constantly evolved: He was a true innovator - continually re-inventing himself through time. It was this that made it possible for him to appeal to such a wide spectrum of people. He became his own brand which of course was totally unique. There was nobody like Michael Jackson, nor will there ever be. He stood out by taking risks. Not all his behavior was appreciated by everyone but his actions defined the brand that was him. He also maintained an air of mystery. One never knew everything about him nor what he was going to do next. This ensured that his loyal fans remained intrigued followers. If you want to be successful you need to express your unique nature, be your own brand and give up needing to conform. It's only then that you will be able to stand apart from the masses and be truly different.

Michael Jackson excelled despite his hardships: His early years were difficult and challenging and missing out on a 'normal' childhood presented its own brand of issues, but he was successful despite this. Why? Because deep down he was true to himself and the belief he had in himself. This always went deeper than any hardship he endured. As an adult he was often the subject of gossip, "Michael Jackson", and misunderstanding but he never let any of it hold him down. Right till the end with a world tour just weeks away, he was about to emerge out of the ashes like a phoenix and prove that he could survive anything. If you want to be successful, you too will have to release the need to blame others for your failure, instead rising above your hardship and succeeding regardless.

No matter what it is you want to achieve, the key to your success will be dependent on your ability to use the power and influence of your sub conscious mind. My passion is for helping those who want to start and achieve a successful home based business. If you would like to be your own boss and have whatever you desire in life then I'd like to invite you to consider if and how I can mentor you to success. Success With Marcus

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Michael Jackson, Peter Pan Syndrome and Living Forever, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-02T18:03:00.001-08:00

Author: Robert Levin

Source: ezinearticles.com

I was a huge fan of Michael Jackson.A lot of grown men would be embarrassed to admit that, but not me.Not only was he a brilliant performer and songwriter that defined the 1980's which made up most of my adolescence, there was something else that caused me to feel I had a special understanding of who he was.That something else was his longing for a lost childhood and the battle within himself to both be a man while recouping some of the lost innocence he felt was stolen from him.

While we certainly lived very different lives and I make no pretensions to be a superstar of Michael's stature or possess the same talent he had, one thing we both did share was an enormously emotionally damaging childhood.It is well documented the mixture of loathing, fear and love that Michael felt for his father.Joe Jackson was a stern disciplinarian who would pummel his sons if they did not do what he wanted.Some have credited this with driving Michael and his brothers to the incredible success that they did.But it also left enormous emotional damage.

I grew up with Tourettes Syndrome.It went undiagnosed mostly because I had a moderate case and my parents were in complete denial that I had it.The teasing, ridicule and sometimes physical abuse that I endured caused its own kind of damage in me and caused me to grow up quick and realize how cruel others could be.As an adult, I found myself stunted for many years.In my twenties and even early thirties I longed for the happy, satisfying childhood that I felt I never had.I had no memories of great friendships or happy times in grade or high school.Instead, it pained me to think of much I had endured.

Like Michael, I often enjoyed spending time with my young nephews and niece and even worked as a camp counselor so I could live vicariously through the young people I oversaw.I always seemed to have an ability to sit down next to a child of 7, 10 or 13 and make them feel like I was a friend and that I understood exactly what they were dealing with no matter what it was.I looked at this as a kind of strange gift that was a 'silver lining' from all of the abuse I had undergone when younger.

Michael obviously had this gift too.It's one of the reasons why I doubted he ever was guilty of the child molestation charges that were leveled against him.I believe he was misunderstood and that spending time with young people was cathartic for him just as it was for me.The difference between us is that I always recognized that while I might have a special ability to empathize with young people and connect with them, I knew I was an adult and would never cross certain lines. Perhaps because of Michael's isolation he wasn't around enough people that weren't his servants and hanger-ons to fully recognize that difference like I did.

Michael's, "Michael Jackson", supposed pre-occupation for living forever, or at least as long as possible has been discussed throughout the years.Of course people have seen the reports that he slept in an oxygen tent, that he wore masks when outside and ate special foods to try and keep as young as possible.Michael took our societies preoccupation with youth to an extreme and became the ultimate boy-man, almost a cartoon caricature of the younger Michael Jackson we all knew and loved.

I think a lot of us have tried to do the same thing in our own way.Inevitably, we all grow older no matter how, "Michael Jackson", good we take care of our skin and bodies.No matter what products we use or how we dress.I look at someone like Madonna, another 80's icon that has chosen a different path.She fights like hell to stay in shape and take care of herself, but she also embraces that she is growing older and is doing so with dignity, despite the fact that like Michael Jackson, her initial fame and talent were tightly woven with her youth and beauty.

If there's one thing I've learned about the passing of Michael and the lesson that his cut-too-short life holds, it's that life is precious and fleeting.As much as we'd like to we can't re-live our past.It's better to embrace our lives and look to the future.Today is the first day of the rest of our lives, and nobody can compete with father time.Not even Michael Jackson.

Please stop by http://www.SelfAwareness101.com for more great insight and articles about this and other topics.

Interesting Ideas For Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-01T02:01:00.003-08:00

Author: Russ D. Edwards

Source: ezinearticles.com

If you are looking for a good costume to wear on this year's October 31st, know there are Michael Jackson Halloween costumes that will make you glad you never missed the night. Many people do not dress up to enjoy the celebrations of this occasion, and if you never have before, it is never too late to start! Halloween is, "Michael Jackson", great fun and also a little competitive among friends to see who has the best costume, but with a Michael costume you are sure to stand out from the rest.

Why Michael Jackson?

Michael Jackson Halloween costumes have always been popular, but since the King of Pop passed away earlier this year it has become even more popular. 2009 is the year that you want to hit the streets as the famous MJ. Do it for him and do it for yourself. Even if others are wearing the same costume, that is fine. Even better, in fact! Get all of your friends to wear his costumes in memory of the legend. That way you will definitely have a Halloween to remember!

Even if you are wearing the costume on your own, you are not likely to be the only one wearing it. You should do something different to your costume so that you stand out from everyone else. You could wear a pair of red boots instead of black, add a scarf to your outfit, or just do something that every other MJ look-a-like will not think of doing. Do not forget the wig! You cannot be Michael without the long black curly hair.

About Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was known as the King of Pop, a man who is loved by millions of fans all around the world. He is a man that made the world cry when he passed away. He made wonderful music. He made the "moon walk" and he made a lot of other things,, "Michael Jackson", but most importantly, Michael made history! You should feel honored to wear Michael Jackson Halloween costumes. Honor him the way he honored his fans and his love for music.

When it comes to Michael Jackson Halloween costumes, know that you have many options to choose from. You do not have to stick with one look. There is the plain old MJ look if that is what you are interested in, but then there are other options like the "Thriller" zombie look or the "Bad" black leather look. That is the nice thing about choosing to dress up as Michael Jackson. There is not only one outfit you can wear, but rather a few different ones.

Shopping Online

No matter what type of Michael Jackson Halloween costumes you are looking for, it is always better to look and purchase online. That way, you can have every single available costume in front of you with the single click of a button and you will not have to leave home to find the costume that best suits you. Shopping online brings you all the benefits you need.

I hope what I have mentioned above is helpful to you. If you want to know more about Michael Jackson Halloween costumes, I strongly recommend you to take a look at Michael Jackson Halloween costumes.

Was Michael Jackson Murdered?, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-12-01T02:01:00.001-08:00

Author: Robert Levin

Source: articlesbase.com

Is it just me or does it seem that Michael Jacksonâ€™s doctor, Conrad Murray has so far gotten away with something pretty big here.Â Iâ€™m typically not the suspicious type but when every single statement that this doctor says seems to be tailor made to escape responsibility for anything, and he just happens to be the last known person with Mr. Jackson before the paramedics arrived, my BS meter starts to go off.Â Frankly, the statements he and his attorney have made wreak of a man with a guilty conscience.Â Let me explain why. The first and most obvious thing that everyone has talked about has to do with the 911 call.Â Everyone and his uncle by now knows that the doctor was giving Michael CPR on the bed, which isnâ€™t ideal because it is soft, instead of a hard, solid surface like a floor which is recommended.Â But what I find suspicious isnâ€™t necessarily that the doctor made a mistake by doing CPR on the bed, itâ€™s that he then, after the 911 tapes came out, released a statement through his attorney that he was using one hand behind Michael as â€˜supportâ€™, therefore mitigating the fact he was on the bed.Â Now I donâ€™t know about you, but I just donâ€™t buy that.Â I have pretty good size hands, and I really donâ€™t think sticking my hand, even if fully outstretched and in the middle of a personâ€™s back, could, "Michael Jackson", provide enough support that with the other hand I could compress an unconscious manâ€™s chest for CPR.Â Just how would one have the leverage with the one free hand to adequately do that?Â Smells like BS to me. Next up are the recent revelations about the Propofol found in MJâ€™s house.Â For what itâ€™s worth, I wonâ€™t be too surprised if they find fingerprints on some of those bottles from people other than Jackson.Â If they do, especially if it is Dr. Murray, I think we have a murder trial here folks.Â Most recently, Doctor Murrayâ€™s attorney has denied that the doctor gave Michael Demerol or Oxycontin but refused to say if he administered Propofol to put Michael to sleep.Â Now a little background is in order here.Â Apparently, during Michaelâ€™s tour in the late 1990â€™s, a doctor travelled with Michael in order to basically anesthetize him each night to put him to sleep because of chronic insomnia.Â The doctor would then â€˜bring him backâ€™ out of anesthesia every morning.Â If Michael Jackson really did develop this bizarre and dangerous ritual in order to ensure he was able to sleep during the stress and demands of his concert tour in the 1990â€™s, and we have a bunch of bottles Propofol, an anesthetic, found in his home just before another tour is about to begin, it only stands to reason that he is again engaging in this same ritual.Â Therefore, it doesnâ€™t take a rocket scientist to realize what Dr. Conrad Murrayâ€™s true reason for being hired as Jacksonâ€™s personal doctor for the tour was.Â Obviously, he was going to be the one to put Michael under and back each night and morning.Â If the autopsy results come back and show that Michael died of Propofol overdose, then it also becomes pretty obvious that Dr Murray should be charged with murder as Propofol is not a medicine that can readily be administered to oneself.Â A final action by the doctor that doesnâ€™t pass the smell test is his statement that he wonâ€™t attend, "Michael Jackson", the funeral.Â If he really is as heartbroken as he states he is and if he has nothing to hide, then one would think that as Michaelâ€™s personal physician he would want to console the family and join in the grieving process.Â Instead, he claims he wants to mourn his â€˜good friendâ€™ in private.Â Dr. Conrad Murray might have been a good friend while Michael Jackson was alive, but I have a strong suspicion that if Michael could speak from the grave heâ€™d tell the doctor that to find the person who killed him he should take a long hard look at â€˜The Man In The Mirrorâ€™. For more great articles on Michael Jackson's passing and presciption drug abuse please stop by http://www.SedatedNation.com Also, for more great every day insight please visit http://www.SelfAwareness101.com

With Degrees in Film, Real Estate Finance and Development as well as Psychology, Robert Levin writes expert articles covering a broad range of issues. Some of his websites include: www.toptenmba.com,
www.MBAonline.me, www.lawdegree.me, www.selfawareness101.com and www.tvwriter.me

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-29T23:07:00.003-08:00

Author: Chuck White

Source: articlesbase.com

"This Halloween, you may want to get yourself and or your kids dressed up as the one and only King of Pop, the Gloved One himself, Michael Jackson. In other words, you're going to be looking for a Michael Jackson Halloween Costume. Fortunately, there are lots of choices of such costumes available on the Internet. A quick Google search brought up dozens of choices. Some stores, such as Amazon.com have several choices in fact. They range from a costume by Zooger Costumes which has the famous “nehru” style jacket and the sequined glove to a thriller style costume where you can actually wear the face of a dead man playing well, a dead man. Then there is the Billie Jean Costume and the Moon Walker costume. But what, "Michael Jackson", if you want something simpler? After-all, in this day and age, one needs to economize. You could try for a simple black jacket for starters. Even a black windbreaker can easily be adapted. What you would do is to purchase the black jacket, then adapt it by buying some silver colored tassels to glue across the front, creating a look like the Nehru jacket. Or if you want to do a Thriller look, why not try to buy some fake blood to create the small “scar” Michael wore in the music video. Then for the hair, you can use some heavy hair jell and a curler to create a look similar to Michael's famous hair. The rest is really about attitude. You just need to be able to walk like Micahel. A cheap hat could help as well, especially if you wear it like Michael did, titled all the way forward and looking like, "Michael Jackson", a rock star. In fact, if your heart is set on a Michael Jackson Halloween costume then you could actually go a long way to doing just through the attitude thing and thinking to yourself, “I'm a rock star.” Some of the most famous illusionists did their work not with heavy make up, but instead by simply looking the part. Think about Eddie Murphy every time he plays a role in one of his movies. He never puts on makeup, but he can instantly go from being a bad ass cop to a scared delivery guy with just a bit of water, a paper bag and some attitude. So for this Halloween, when you want that Michael Jackson Halloween costume, try to think creatively instead of wasting lots of money.

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Michael Jackson Wig, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-29T23:07:00.001-08:00

Author: Chuck White

Source: articlesbase.com

"This Halloween, you know there is going to be a huge demand for pairs of sunglasses, sequined gloves, leather jackets and flat black hats. Yes, the world will be going crazy with tributes to the man himself, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, or as he was known to his fans, the Gloved One. But there is one piece of the puzzle that might be missing there. The one that is probably most important of all. The iconic Michael Jackson hair. You can of course buy a Michael Jackson wig but we're here to offer you all kinds of other alternatives, "Michael Jackson", to that. Start with some serious amounts of hair jel. You know that Michael Jackson had long black hair. He used to wear it in a variety of styles, sometimes curly and sometimes it was long and straight. If you simply make use of some hair jel, you you can slick your hair back and create a Michael Jackson like effect without any need to buy a Michael Jackson wig. Add in perhaps a bit of talcum powder to give your face a faded look as Michael's looked from all the surgeries he underwent (he had undergone a series of skin grafts in order to make his skin look white) and you'll, "Michael Jackson", have the perfect Michael Jackson wig without any need for the actual wig.But what if you really had your heart set on an honest to goodness Michael Jackson wig? If that is your desire, you are definitely in luck. A quick Google search brought up lots of options. My first stop when shopping for stuff like this is usually Amazon.com, not because they are necessarily cheaper, but rather because of the fact that they offer free super-saver shipping when you spend over $25. This is a great deal and if you are buying for yourself and your kid for example, then you could easily get everything you need and never have to leave the comfort of your own home.Some of the options I found on Amazon.com include an 80s style Michael Jackson wig which recalls his time at the top of the charts. It's got short, bushy dark hair and comes only with the wig. Or if you want to go for something a little more elaborate, for under $17, I found a straight long haired wig, like the gloved one used to wear in the latter part of his life which comes together with a pair of aviator style sun glasses. Whatever style of Michael Jackson wig you choose though, the most important thing, is just have fun and have a safe Halloween.

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Michael Jackson and Motown, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-28T01:00:00.003-08:00

Author: Mirian Guimaraes-Thomas

Source: ezinearticles.com

A child prodigy who goes on to create history is not an everyday occurrence. Michael Jackson was one such rare gem who happened to be one of the biggest pop stars ever to moonwalk the earth. His albums continue to sell in droves, and, "Michael Jackson", the news of his death stimulated even more sales. Eight out of ten songs on the top 10 iTunes list happens to be his, probably something that no artist, living or dead, has, "Michael Jackson", ever achieved.

As in all the best fairytales, Michael Jackson had very humble beginnings. He was raised in a large family with 9 siblings. He started performing at the tender age of 4. He and his brothers led by their and father (and then manager) joined classic Motown records. Motown of course had and has some of the biggest stars in the history of music and the Jacksons carried on the Motown tradition. The Jackson 5 were born and on their way to superstardom

Michael had a vibrant career as a child star. He was welcomed by a host of television stations and continued to record albums with Motown. However, there was a lot more waiting for Michael Jackson outside of his band. He was yearning and waiting to break free and release albums as a solo artist.

After meeting music producer Quincy Jones, he fired his father as the producer and recorded some of his career best singles with Jones and Motown records. In 1982 Michael Jackson created history with the album and video, Thriller. This album redefined production music and is considered by many to be the work of a genius. It had some of the best Jackson singles all compiled into one album. In fact, seven of the nine songs were in the top ten lists, a feat that no other album has achieved. The album also opened doors for other African American artists, a genre which experienced decline in the early 80's years.

Michael Jackson's continued collaborating with Motown and produced some of the best songs ever produced and performed. Motown truly helped propel Michael to supersonic stardom - the stardom he had always yearned for.

Michael Jackson with the help of Motown broke records, achieved feats and is set to be one of the all time greats in the pop genre. His daring videos, his moonwalk on Motown 25, altruistic nature, he is unsurpassed as a performer, as an entertainer.

Michael Jackson and Motown are a partnership no one will forget.

If you want to learn more about the late and great Michael Jackson, you could do worse than visit this site, mostly about Jackson & Thriller Or if you are a fan of Michael's work and would like to contribute to the site there is a contact form there too.

An EFL Teaching and Learning Tribute to Michael Jackson - Musical Genius, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-28T01:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Larry M. Lynch

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson's Sudden Death a Shock

The sudden death of Michael Jackson has been a shock to almost everyone. Tributes and condolences to the family have poured in from around the globe from the White House to the Vatican. Few performers have touched so many from so many walks of life and so many countries, languages and cultures. His presence will surely be missed.

His legacy though, will live on. His contributions to the field of entertainment are profound, affecting global cultures and age groups from youth to the elderly. Many English language learners remember several of his many songs. These can continue to be useful in EFL language practice at any level of language learning. Students will be especially attracted to his songs now with their increased available and accessibility. Learners worldwide can also recall seeing a concert or televised special in many cases too. Likely a number of your EFL or foreign language learners have his songs and albums on CDs.

Perhaps even you have special memories or anecdotes you can relate of one of the world's most well-known and at times, controversial entertainers.

Try asking, "Michael Jackson", your learners to talk about:

What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?

Mine are "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "ABC" from the Jackson Five's earlier years.

Which Michael Jackson is your favorite album?

Why "Bad", of course, for me. Yes, "Thriller" is, "Michael Jackson", excellent, but not my favorite.

Do you have a favorite Michael Jackson music video?

For me, "Remember the Time" gets the vote. The music video "Black and White" also gets a hearty vote from me with its introduction of "image morphing". Sometimes I used "The Way You Make Me Feel" in classes too.

Making Practical Use of Music by Michael Jackson

Don't pass up the chance to play a few of your learners' favorite Michael Jackson songs in class, but don't "veg-out" at just that. Do some of these exercise or activity types to add increased language learning and practice value to the songs:

• re-ordering activities

• cloze exercises or whip up

• some short, quick, true-or-false exercises based on the song lyrics

• why not stage a "performance" or presentation competition?

It's almost certain that I'll offer my EFL classes the opportunity to incorporate one or more of Michael Jackson's hits into a couple of language learning lessons or so. The English as a foreign language learners might also choose to:

• write an essay related to his music or his life

• try a "Concentration"-type series of class room activities

• demonstrate songs or videos as a short "performance"

Michael Jackson Will Continue to Live on in Our Hearts and Minds

Certainly, many of us will miss this great entertainer's contributions to the industry, but he will continue to live on in our hearts, minds and ears as we continue to enjoy his many musical creations. Musical entertainment genius Michael Jackson will undoubtedly continue to live on in our hearts and minds for many years to come.

How about you? How will you incorporate the legacy of this great performer into your EFL teaching and learning scenarios?

Prof. Larry M. Lynch is an EFL Teacher Trainer, Intellectual Development Specialist, author and speaker (also a Dad). He has written ESP, foreign language learning, English language teaching texts and hundreds of articles used in more than 135 countries. Get your FREE E-book, "If you Want to Teach English Abroad, Here's What You Need to Know" by requesting the title at: lynchlarrym@gmail.com Need a blogger or copywriter to promote your school, institution, service or business or an experienced writer and vibrant SEO content for your website, blog or newsletter? Then E-mail me or visit http://bettereflteacher.blogspot.com for further information.

How Michael Jackson's Heirs Stand to Cash in And How You Can, Too, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-26T14:00:00.003-08:00

Author: Deeann Mathews

Source: ezinearticles.com

If you've noticed you are hearing the music of the "King of Pop" more now than since before his recent death, and wondered if this state of affairs may continue into the future, the answer is probably an emphatic yes. If you have also wondered why the fight over his estate was so fierce, the answer is just two words - recapture rights.

Most musicians believe that once they assign their copyright to a publishing company, they give up control for all time. But U.S. Copyright law includes a provision in which a songwriter or their heirs can "recapture," or regain full administrative control of their songs. 35 years after your work has been published, or 40 years after you've assigned your work to a publisher if publication has not happened, a five-year period begins in which you or your heirs can demand full control of your copyrights back. There is nothing a publisher can do but give you what you want, if you do it right.

The only catch: You must formalize your demand in writing two years before you want the song back. In other words, the latest you could file your demand is the 38th year after your work has been published, or the 43rd year after your work went to a publisher but was not published.

In the case of Michael Jackson, many of his early solo hits are now in the recapture period,, "Michael Jackson", including "Got to Be There" (1972) and "Ben." (1972). Jackson 5 hits in the recapture period include "Sugar Daddy" (1972), and the huge hit "Dancing Machine" (1973). Next year, the Jackson 5's "All I Do is Think of You" and, "Michael Jackson", the solo "Take Me Back" will enter the recapture period (both released in 1975, 34 years ago). In five years, Jackson's hit "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" (1979) will enter the recapture period, and in eight years, everything on Jackson's mega-hit album Thriller (1982) will also enter the recapture period. The control of millions of not billions of dollars in assets would go from the music industry back to Jackson's heirs if they were to pursue these rights, because demand for Jackson's music is not going to go away no matter who controls the rights.

Of course, all of this assumes that Jackson's heirs understand the power of copyrights and how to control them. Many a musician and his or her heirs have no idea how to register, assign, and recapture control of music that is making money for plenty of people beside them. The trick always is getting the wealth created from your music to come home again. Registering your work for copyright is the first step; exercising your recapture rights if your song does well can be another, later step (for you or for your heirs).

The takeaway for every musician should be this: If you're not happy with what your publisher is doing, or if you are happy but you think you can do better, get those letters of demand ready for that 35th year. Best to you on your music pursuits!

Deeann D. Mathews is the Creative Director of Praising Pilgrims Music, which has just released The Freedom Guide for Music Creators. Enjoy a big sample of this instantly downloadable music business e-book at http://www.squidoo.com/freedomguide.

Creativity - Seeking to Understand Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-26T14:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Joseph Langen

Source: ezinearticles.com

We are the world, we are the children.

We are the ones who make a brighter day.

(from We're the World~ Michael Jackson)

Creative people often think differently from, "Michael Jackson", everyone else. They imagine ways of seeing the world and of doing things which might not occur to others. However their relationships often show a complexity difficult to understand. Sometimes they create disasters for themselves and everyone else involved.

Mary Lou Cook describes creativity as "inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun." It is a process of reworking reality, seeing new connections and sometimes a whole new reality. Frank Barron sees the creative person as "both more cultivated, more destructive, a lot madder and a lot saner than the average person." Extremes and contractions mark the lives of the creative. They often appear as enigmas to others for whom order and logic is important.

Like many exceptionally creative people, Michael Jackson defies understanding and explanation. He stretched music and dance beyond their previous boundaries. Yet his personal life slowly unraveled, inviting criticism and scorn.

At times I have imagined that successful creative people live charmed lives. Details of Michael's life splattered in the tabloids turned my speculation on its head. Creativity provides no guarantee of economic success nor does it insure an ordered life. In fact the opposite is often true.

The above definition of creativity could also serve to describe adolescence. Maybe living a creative life is like perpetual adolescence, seeing nothing as impossible and no traditions as sacred. Unbounded by context, their ideas take on a life of their own.

Speaking of adolescence, Michael Jackson's cavorting with teenage boys suggested he was inclined toward pedophilia. Yet the similarity between creativity and adolescence intimate that he might have lived more at the emotional level of teens than of adults. He might have felt more comfortable in their company than in that of adults.

Creativity can take the form of a demon as well as a muse. It can raise its possessor to new pinnacles. It can also exact a steep toll on the quality of life. Finding a balance between creativity and, "Michael Jackson", rationality would make for a less chaotic life, but it would also dull the sharp edge of creativity. Part of adolescence is reckless abandon. Stopping to consider consequences inhibits spontaneity, a problem for creative expression but not a bad thing in personal life.

Maybe understanding someone like Michael Jackson is too much to expect no matter how you approach it. Like creativity itself, it cannot be pinned down. His creative success and personal limitations may just dramatize the extremes of which we are all capable.

Have you seen my Childhood?

I'm searching for that wonder in my youth.

Like fantastical stories to share

The dreams I would dare, watch me fly

(from Childhood ~ Michael Jackson)

Life Lab Lessons

What are your creative talents?
Do you celebrate or hide them?
Let your spirit fly, if just a little.
Share your gifts with those who need them.
Treasure and celebrate others' gifts.

Joseph G. Langen is the author of Commonsense Wisdom for Everyday Life, Young Man of the Cloth, The Pastor's Inferno and Navigating Life: Commonsense Reflections for the Voyage. He also distributes a free newsletter on commonsense wisdom topics, Sliding Otter News. Learn more about his writing and publishing through Sliding Otter Publications at:

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Michael Jackson - The King of Popularity, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-25T11:01:00.003-08:00

Author: Aldric Chang

Source: ezinearticles.com

The great dame Elizabeth Taylor gave Michael Jackson his all-popular nickname King of Pop. By its essence, this would mean Popular Music. But with the scope of influence of MJ, this has come to mean popularity. And what a King he is, as evidenced by the global depression of all his fans.

Imagine there were a reported twelve people who committed suicide because of his sudden death.

Popularity has always been a double-edged sword because as much as it attracts fame and fortune, it also attracts negativity and rumors. MJ throughout the years has experienced it all - from all the musical accolades to the most pressing scandals.

Of course his global popularity was helped by his early start in the name of show business. In fact, it was too young. Michael has been performing since the age of five and carried on towards the success of the Jackson Five.

He then embarked on a solo career with the 1978 album Off the Wall. This propelled him to new heights as he released the album Thriller in 1982. He became a worldwide household name from there on out. He was in all, "Michael Jackson", aspects a popular culture icon.

Here is an interesting aspect of his popularity through the eyes of normal people. A disc jockey, who was working in a record bar back when Thriller was released, related that the types of people who brought Thriller were really of various niches and groups of people. Punk rockers, old ladies, young children - the spectrum was really unlimited.

MJ also used his popularity in order to communicate strong messages against poverty, famine, injustices and the likes. This was one of the more influential people taking a stand, challenging ordinary people to do the same. This is one of his memorable acts for mankind - embodied in the songs Heal the World, We Are the World and the Earth Song, among others.

He communicated all his emotions and beliefs through his music. In the end all the negative rumors and issues thrown at him will be forgotten but his music will remain in the hearts of people. He was creativity embodied, truly a bundle of joy given to us as a young child with the Jackson 5.

Indeed, MJ has given us a roller coaster ride of a life. It was a mixed and convoluted collage of contributions to popular culture which will be remembered very well for a very long time.

I guess with the way the world mourned his death it is fair to include MJ in the echelon of names which have truly shaped a century. Elvis, The Beatles - there were really a few and Michael is now one of them.

We may never know what Michael still has up in his sleeves for his 50-date comeback concert to kick off in London. We really wouldn't know. Even if a 2-minute video of his dress rehearsal performing They Don't Really Care About Us two days before his death surfaced, it was not enough to satiate our need to see him perform again.

But here was someone who did see him up close. Ken Ehrlich, the executive producer of the Grammys, was invited by Jackson to watch the rehearsal the night before MJ died. Here was what he, "Michael Jackson", had to say:

"Watching him rehearse these trademark dance moves that he created, that nobody did before, you could say James Brown, but he created [them], they belong to him. And then you've watched 25 years or more, 30 years or more people doing those moves, and remembering that they all came from him. That's his legacy."

The King of Pop will live long in our hearts forever.

News on Michael Jackson's Nose, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-25T11:01:00.001-08:00

Author: Alan Riggs

Source: ezinearticles.com

According to a document, Michael Jackson wore a prosthetic nose. The prosthetic nose was noted as missing from his face as the body lay in a morgue located in Los Angeles, California.

A small, dark hole surrounded by bits of cartilage was left behind according to eye witness accounts who saw the body of the King of Pop while it lay on the autopsy table. The prosthetic nose was worn by Michael Jackson because he was very shy about his appearance, masking the effects of an abundance of plastic surgeries.

Several claim Michael Jackson went through way too many nose-job sessions, & the public might be right according to many plastic surgeons. The nose appears to have collapsed considerably more, "Michael Jackson", than it ever should have over time, although it is said to be consistent with the wearing of surgical masks in recent times.

Plenty of plastic surgeons say it is dangerous to go back & do work on Michael Jackson's nose, & that they would be hard pressed to find a plastic surgeon for the next round.

It's been noted by many surgeons that with each nose job a person goes through, the blood circulation to the area decreases & the risks of infection & scarring increase. It was widely believed that he had finally accepted his nose for the way it was, considering each surgery increased risks it was probably in his best interest.

Most people who go through plastic surgery for nose jobs don't have the results looking like Michael Jackson, but it is estimated to have consisted of at least 5 jobs & there had to be some form of complications during each surgery.

Plastic surgeons who have studied photos say there may have been more like 30 or 40 surgeries performed.

When the entertainer was ordered to remove the surgical mask in a court room session, the appearance caused a stir & prompted several gasps from the audience & fans who were present that day.

The objective Michael Jackson had was to alter his flat, broad African-American nose in to more of a Caucasian nose. If credit was to be given to Michael for plastic surgery success, it was to serve as a warning for all of us--not to go far in plastic surgery!

The final surgery Michael Jackson had for his nose was done by a surgeon from Germany who agreed to repair the current nose. The surgery was done by taking part of the ear to place inside the nose, & the surgeon said it was fine after the operation, "Michael Jackson", but was close to collapsing after having twenty years of plastic surgery.

--Alan Riggs
News on Celebrity Stars; Michael Jackson Nose

Michael Jackson's Health Problems, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-24T03:59:00.003-08:00

Author: Aldric Chang

Source: ezinearticles.com

The problem with being a superstar is that all eyes are focused on you. One small move and it is already documented, talked about and dissected. So you can just imagine what Michael Jackson had to go through when through the years his appearance started to change.

MJ started to change his look drastically. And this was no simple hairdo makeover or fashion change. Michael grew up in front of many people as the lead singer of the Jacksons 5 when he was very young - and it is well-established that he is of African-American descent.

But by the mid-1980s, the changes were harder to ignore. His skin tone started to become whiter and whiter. His nose suffered an injury while he was working on a musical project. Because of this he underwent rhinoplasty or nose surgery. He was also observed to have undergone a forehead lift, cheekbone surgery and an altering of the lips. This was even more marked during his later years: his hair was now straight; his entire body was of a white skin tone,, "Michael Jackson", his lips seemed to have enlarged a bit and he had a cleft chin put up.

Imagine by the year 1990, close friends of Michael Jackson have estimated that he already had ten cosmetic procedures. If that, "Michael Jackson", was a fast trend for him, just how many more did he do after 19 years?

A friend of Michael for 20 years, Dr. Deepak Chopra had this to say: "What became his compulsion with cosmetic surgery was an expression of self-mutilation, a total lack of respect for himself."

In a move that is still being argued as just a PR move, MJ was said to have been diagnosed in the mid-1980s to have the condition called vitiligo. This announcement was pronounced in the midst of rumors that he was bleaching his skin. Vitiligo is a condition where patches of skin seem to lose its melanin and become a bit white.

Michael has also been said to have the lethal condition that is lupus which made him sensitive to sunlight. Because of this he depended on Solaquin, Tretinoin and Benoquin to compensate. He was also applying hydroxychloroquine injections in his scalp for the same purpose.

According to J. Randy Taraborrelli, these medications contributed to his paler skin.

His weight also plummeted down because he had this desire to be in a dancer's body, so to speak. His lowest weight was at 105 pounds and mind you, he was five foot eleven.

Another issue with Michael has been his dependence on prescription drugs especially painkillers and strong sedatives. Because of these, it has been widely observed that his health deteriorated. MJ admitted this in 1993 when he said that he was taking painkillers Valium, Xanax and Ativan to try to compensate with the stress of dealing with the child sexual abuse charges hailed against him.

Right at this time, MJ was said to have lost about ten pounds and has stopped eating regularly. He would then be observed to be drowsy and lacked concentration. This then triggered speculations that MJ was suffering from anorexia nervosa.

In fact, in 1995 Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital after collapsing during rehearsals for a televised performance which was subsequently cancelled. This is why during the onset of the news that MJ was now dead, several showbiz gossip columnists such as Perez Hilton dismissed it as a publicity stunt - because it had a precedent.

But as it turned out it was no joke or PR campaign. It was real. The King of Pop succumbed early and was gone too soon.

Michael Jackson's health problems were for real.

Michael Jackson's Top 5 Songs, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-24T03:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Aldric Chang

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson will never be the figure that he is after the songs. Beyond all the scandals, the controversies and the scars throughout the years, there is the music. In fact, all those abrogating being will be abandoned in a few decades but the songs will remain.

Really, it's all about the songs.

So our 3D action flat actuality in Mediafreaks has absitively to account its, "Michael Jackson", top 5 admired MJ songs. Out of all those singles, there are a few singles which will absolutely angle out a allotment of the rest.

1. Thriller

We jump to the a lot of acknowledged individual out of the a lot of acknowledged anthology in the history of pop music. Yes, that's Thriller for you. What's not to adulation with a alive Michael Jackson arrogant it out with zombies?

Thriller is a abnormal at its core, best exemplified in the music video of the song which eventually fabricated Michael Jackson into a domiciliary name. Thriller was appear on January 23, 1984 for the Ballsy label.

But what fabricated Michael ballsy in this video is this costume:

Beyond the chicken eyes, the awful bass voiceover, the werecat transformation and the crank production, this red anorak was added memorable to people. For any Michael Jackson impersonator, this anorak is a must-have.

2. Billie Jean

The individual Thriller off the anthology of the aforementioned name was the third song to be released. The iconic song with the addictive bass bandage which propelled MJ into civic alertness was Billie Jean.

Remember this bass line:

MJ accompanying that he anticipation of this bass bandage while central his car. This just goes to appearance how addictive the bass bandage is. This is why absent in the drag of the song is the lyrics created by Michael Jackson.

Billie Jean, as MJ narrates, is a babe who claims that she has a son by her. No, there is no absolute Billie Jean but rather this appearance is a accumulating of changeable stalker adventures he went through calm with his brothers, as aboriginal as the Jackson 5 days.

Billie Jean was appear as the additional individual off the Thriller anthology on January 2, 1983 and at first, the ambassador Quincy Jones didn't wish to cover it because he anticipation it was anemic abnormally the addition part. But MJ said this was the allotment which fabricated him wish to dance.

And the blow was history.

3. Atramentous or White

Black or White was the aboriginal individual off the anthology Dangerous in the 1990s. Talking about ancestral harmony, the song was appear in November 1991 and elements of harder rock, ball and rap are credible actuality - abnormally because Slash of the bandage Guns N' Roses provided the nacho in this track.

The music video of this song was absolutely acclaimed for the admittance of McCaulay Culkin who at that time was a actual accepted adolescent brilliant acknowledgment to the Home Alone cine series. For us actuality in our 3D action flat Mediafreaks, Atramentous or White is advocate for introducing morphing action in the end allotment of the song.

This was aswell a video which featured MJ's bend avaricious so it's all fun to see. Also, the song is absolutely acrid in the face of MJ's transformation throughout the years from a atramentous African-American, "Michael Jackson", into a white person.

4. Smooth Criminal

Of course, there are abounding music videos of Michael Jackson out there that it is difficult to choose. But we will baddest Smooth Criminal (from the anthology Bad, appear in 1988) for its characteristic ball steps. Remember the anti-gravity angular area Michael seems to baffle the laws of physics by aptitude advanced after accident balance.

This ball footfall was so artistic that the anti-gravity angular had been activated for a patent!

This allotment of the account is a accolade as able-bodied to added ball music videos of MJ such as Don't Stop til You Get Enough and Bedrock With You. But through it all, Smooth Criminal still has the a lot of recall.

5. Heal the World

We assets this song for our endure atom because MJ has been alive throughout his activity to advance amusing acquaintance to humans everywhere. These songs such as We Are the World and the Earth Song accept been alive in overextension advocacies to people. But Heal the World, a cut from the 1991 Dangerous Album, is appropriate because its melody is absolutely the a lot of abatement in my own preference.

Just to appearance how affectionate this song is, this is one of the few songs which did not affection MJ in the music video. It was absolutely affecting to apprehend this song played in his funeral.

Aldric Chang is a creative entrepreneur who is at the moment building virtual worlds for kids and running a successful 3d animation studio. His creative accomplishments span across the production of several hundred animation projects, casual games, music compositions, cartoon animated series and a virtual world for kids.

What we should remember about Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-22T19:00:00.003-08:00

Author: Christina Pomoni

Source: articlesbase.com

He was equally adored and ridiculed like no one else. He made society respectful to the African-American people, but he passed away as a white guy. Controversy and unconventional lifestyle characterized more than half of his lifetime, but his extraordinary dance skills and singing talent elevated him to heights undreamt of. He was humiliated and shattered by the tabloids because of his alleged relationships with children, but he sold over 750 millions copies worldwide. Michael Jackson passed away shockingly at the age of 50, on June 25, 2009, but his legacy goes beyond ordinary obituaries, exceeding the limits of human perception.Jacko, as his fans loved to call him, started his fascinating career in 1969, at the age of 11 with The Jackson Five. Although he was the youngest of the five Jackson brothers, he stood out for his incredible dance moves and his high-pitched voice. In 1979, he released his first solo, "Michael Jackson", album, 'Off The, "Michael Jackson", Wall' that sold 20 million copies worldwide and went 7x Platinum in the U.S. However, Jacko's career soared to the sky with 'Thriller', released in 1982, the album with the highest record sales in the history of music. 'Thriller' sold nearly 107 million copies worldwide, stayed #1 for 37 weeks and went 28x Platinum. Because of its enormous success, 'Billie Jean' and 'Beat It' were the first video clips ever aired on MTV by an African-American artist, which, in effect, opened the way for the Black community to gain mainstream acknowledgment. It also enabled the promotion and development of R&B, hip-hop and pop music.After 'Thriller', Jacko released another four albums, 'Bad' in 1987, 'Dangerous' in 1991, 'History' in 1995 and 'Invincible' in 2001. However, none had the huge success and insight of 'Thriller' although many singles hit #1 of the UK and U.S. Billboard 200 Charts as well as #1 of U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.But Michael Jackson was so much more than that.With his moves, his unparalleled choreography and his plastic body, Jacko captured the mood of pop culture. Moving like he had no bones as he was moonwalking under the white glare of the concert lights, adorned in his gold-plate military style jacket and his single sparkling glove, his white shirt or his gold uniform, looking invincible as the air was blowing on his curly hair and whitish face, while the special effects were playing games with the audience behind him, Jacko's live performances were an unforgettable experience that was lighting up the stage.Apart from his revolutionary dancing style and stage presence, Jacko featured a completely innovative way the video clips would be used from his time onwards. Featuring complex dance routines, special effects and many super-competent dancers and always narrating the story of his song in image clips, Jackson transformed video clips into an art form that could promote his musical talent and his future influence on pop music.However, controversy came ahead of time in the glow of Michael Jackson. Since the times of The Jackson Five, his father and manager of the group would beat him with a belt to improve his dance routines. Later on, Jacko suffered numerous plastic surgeries that made his skin incredibly thinner causing him an overall bad health condition. On the top of everything, he was accused of molesting young boys and having an alleged encounter with actor, Macaulay Culkin. Jacko was found non-guilty as charged, but his assets declined severely, dividing public opinion.Having won 197 awards during his 40-year career, Michael Jackson was ready to return on stage. Unfortunately, he never made it to London. His sudden death was as shocking as his success. His American fans in Los Angeles gathered outside UCLA Medical Center to support him during his last moments. Many of them were doing his famous moonwalking and were singing his smash hits with tears in their eyes. Japanese fans were lighting candles to honor his memory, while all European channels had tributes to the phenomenon of Michael Jackson.Jacko will be soon forgotten for his legal woes and he will be remembered for his unprecedented contribution to global pop culture and his humanitarian work. It's true that he has been mocked for his plastic surgeries, his skin color changing and his cheekbone and nose thinning. Many people were laughing at him saying he would break in pieces on stage in his forthcoming concerts in London, on February 2010. Media was harsh on him, maybe harsher than what they have been on really 'bad' guys, although Jacko had always been a sweet-talking person, genuinely wonderful and compassionate. Besides, having supported 39 charity organizations through sponsorships or donations, Jacko's humanitarian work was great.His fans always stood next to him, supporting him, never believing a word about him being a molester, swearing he suffered from vitiligo, lupus, anorexia nervosa, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).His enemies stood against him, attacking him, disregarding his talent and judging him only for his eccentric acts and alleged accusations.Only Michael Jackson knows the truth about him. All of us, whether we stand for or against him, we have a common truth: If it wasn't for him, African-American artists would need another twenty years to see their video clips aired on MTV or their work promoted on radio and TV shows. If it wasn't for him, money would never be raised for AIDS like it happened in 1986 with his 'We Are the World' campaign and Africa would have to wait way too long for money to be raised for starving children.If it wasn't for him, for his explosive dance grooves, his unmatched voice, his unequalled passion on stage, his constant influence on music and fashion, his contribution to the social equality and demolition of racial barriers, pop culture would never be the same. It would perhaps have the philosophy to progress, but the skills were instilled by a boy born on Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958.The 'King of Pop' keeps on moonwalking; only we cannot see him anymore.Rest in peace, Michael Jackson. We are grateful for all you taught us.

I work as a financial and investment advisor but my passion is writing, music and photography. Writing mostly about finance, business and music, being an amateur photographer and a professional dj, I am inspired from life.

Being a strong advocate of simplicity in life, I love my family, my partner and all the people that have stood by me with or without knowing. And I hope that someday, human nature will cease to be greedy and demanding realizing that the more we have the more we want and the more we satisfy our needs the more needs we create. And this is so needless after all.

The Michael Jackson Anthem, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-22T19:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Anonymous

Source: free-articles

In the wake of recent allegations, Nikhil Gangavane, a Michael Jackson fan from India made a song called "The Michael Jackson Anthem" in 2 days. He has composed, written and also sings in the song. He is accompanied by other amateur artists for back up vocals. Looking at the time constraints the song was released at 12:00 AM on 21st November on the website - http://www.clubmj.com for free downloads for Michael Jackson fans. The site first recorded 2000 downloads within 3 days after its release, 3000 downloads within 5 days after its release and 4000 downlaods within 8 days of its release.

The song will be used as a weapon by all Michael Jackson fans worldwide against the Anti-Jackson Media and Jackson haters. In all the major events taking place worldwide where the fans will be together, the song will be the main song performed for the king of pop. Michael Jackson fans.. They never stop! The lyrics to the anthem are provided below.

The Michael Jackson Anthem

Composed, Written and Sung by Nikhil Gangavane

You try to hurt him / Time and again

Fed the news with your lies / But in vain

Cuz he never broke down / Stood stiff and sound

Kept moving the world / But you followed him around

Don’t know him enough / And still you call him a freak

Never stopped with your madness / Thought he was weak

You could never understand / That he’s the man

Who is healing the world / In all the ways he can

Try to harm him now / And I’ll block your way

Hurl a stone at him / We’ll make you feel the pain

We’re here to fight / Against all who hate

Won’t ever let you / Bother him again

Now how can you think / That you’re foolin’ me

When the truth’s out there / For all to see

Through all the times / Here we will be

We’re not just fans / We are his swords and shields

He’s the King of Pop / We’ve no doubts about it (No doubts about it)

His music pumps up our heart-beats / We’ll always stand by him (Stand by him)

He’s the man we’ve always loved / He taught us how we should be (How we should be)

Spreading love and peace around / Like he’s always been (He has always been the King)

He goes out of his way / To lend a helping hand

To heal the broken / Hearts he finds

When everybody / Ignores their cries

He’s the only angel, "Michael Jackson", / In disguise

When they’re cryin’ alone / Lost in the time

Wiping of their tears / He makes them smile

Why this never made it / To your TV screens

Never was in print / In the news that you read

Try to harm him now / And I’ll block your way

Hurl a stone at him / We’ll make you feel the pain

We’re here to fight / Against all who hate

Won’t ever let you / Bother him again

Now how can you think / That you’re foolin’ me

When the truth’s out there / For all to see

Through all, "Michael Jackson", the times / Here we will be

We’re not just fans / We are his swords and shields

He’s the King of Pop / We have no doubts about it (Doubts about it)

His music pumps up our heart-beats / We’ll always stand by him (Stand by him)

He’s the man we’ve always loved / He taught us how we should be (How we should be)

Spreading love and peace around / Like he’s always been (He has always been the King)

(Repeat* 2 Times)

Michael Jackson's Latest Album Has Flopped, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-21T01:00:00.003-08:00

Author: Matthew Keegan

Source: download

One month after being cleared of sex assault charges, Michael Jackson's latest album, The Essential Michael Jackson, has flopped. In the first week of its release only 8000 copies were sold. At this pace it will take nearly one hundred years to equal his most popular album, Thriller, which has sold 40 million copies. Jackson may have been cleared of all charges, but his fans aren't buying his product. Is this a portent of things to come? Let's look at some of the reasons why Michael Jackson may be long "past peak" when it comes to entertaining in the US.
The Michael Jackson Trial got the attention of Americans in the first half of 2005 as the drama was played out nightly on cable news shows. Indeed, it seemed as if CNN and Fox News were battling to be the first one to bring the latest and greatest information to viewers. Finally, in June, the verdict was in: not guilty. The Jackson legal team breathed a sigh of relief and pundits predicted that Jackson would recover over the next year.
So, why has The Essential Michael Jackson flopped? Certainly it isn't because of the quality of the songs which include Jackson 5 favorites: "Rockin' Robin", "Ben", and "ABC" as well as "The Girl is Mine" recorded with Paul McCartney, "Michael Jackson", and and "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" with Seidah Garrett. True, it does not contain new material, but the song list should be popular enough to grab the attention of Jackson devotees. It hasn't. More than likely there are other reasons why it is a slow seller including:
1. The Trial. Jackson may have been cleared of all charges, but this is the second time he has been raked through the coals over alleged behavior. Whether you believe him to be guilty or not, all the publicity did nothing but hurt Jackson. Additionally, the trial just got over...why didn't record producers wait six months or more to release this album? Oh yeah, someone has to pay his legal bills!
2. Changing Tastes. American music tastes change quickly. What was acceptable a few years ago is, "Michael Jackson", not necessarily acceptable today. In Europe, Jackson's music is still widely accepted. Hmmm... me thinks that Germany or France may put up with him.
3. The Weird Factor. Okay, I have to mention it. Jackson just looks weird. Compared to when he was a kid and also a young adult, Jackson looks nothing like he used to look. Is he white? Is he black? Is he male? Is he female? These are some of the questions asked by fans and followers. Weirdness sells...to a point. Track the career of Boy George for comparison purposes.
Personally, I think Jackson was guilty of at least some of the charges and I believe that many fans think the same way. You can be a very good singer, but after awhile fans will tire of all the negative attention and go elsewhere. Witness O.J. Simpon's life post trial and you can expect Jackson to have a similar fate.
Unless, of course, Michael Jackson moves to Europe.
Matt writes on a variety of topics as well as designs and manages web sites. Please visit The Article Writer to preview his portfolio.

A Great Thank You to Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-21T01:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Lionel Estridge

Source: ezinearticles.com

He's an artist that amassed nearly 200, "Michael Jackson", awards for his pop music prowess and philanthropic gestures His childhood accomplishments with his brothers were eclipsed with one remarkable album entitled, 'Thriller'. It was at about this time Michael Jackson found a way to give back - in a big way.

Critically acclaimed "Kind of Calypso" Harry Belafonte had expressed an idea. He wanted to create a benefit album that would help with famine relief efforts in Africa. Jackson was not the first to be contacted. Lionel Ritchie along with country legend Kenny Rogers were first on the list of contacts. Stevie Wonder would also be added to the list of early talent expressing an interest in developing the project.

It was Lionel Ritchie who asked Michael Jackson to become involved in the project. It was this duo that moved the project forward and crafted the original song, "We Are the World". This collaboration has resulted in 62 million dollars being sent to Africa to aid in the vision of Belafonte and perpetuated by the enthusiasm of Michael Jackson and others.

Following this effort in 1985 Jackson began assuming a greater responsibility to give back.

Jackson has the distinction of assisting the most charitable organizations among all pop musicians through monetary or sponsorship support.

Did you know?

In 1984 Jackson funded the purchase of needed equipment for a 19-bed-unit for leukemia victims at Mount Senai New York Medical Center
Jackson donated all $1.5 million received from Pepsi for burns he received in the filming of a television advertisement to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children
Jackson developed a scholarship fund perpetuated with money derived from a $1.5 million Jackson endowment that funds this scholarship opportunity for African American students
All proceeds from the single "Man in the Mirror" were donated to Camp Ronald McDonald
Proceeds from various Jackson concerts have been dedicated to, "Michael Jackson", relief of underprivileged children in the immediate region of the concert
In the 90's Jackson developed the "Heal the World" Foundation that has provided millions of dollars in assistance on a wide variety of efforts including famine relief, drug and abuse counseling and assisting the underprivileged
Even following his death some of his personal effects such as his iconic glove and hat were scheduled be auctioned off to assist a program called MusiCares
Jackson was further honoured following his death with the 2009 Save The World Award for his lifelong commitment to giving back

In life, Jackson was unmistakable in both presence and style. In death his music was revived to ignite a new generation with music from an unbelievable era in history. His will provided for additional funding for charities.

Multiple sources agree that Jackson was extremely instrumental in paving the way for racial diversity in the field of music and in how that music was visualized by way of television. His groundbreaking work on videos like Thriller, Bad and Billie Jean suddenly opened the doors for black musicians to find television airtime for their music.

There were so many things Michael Jackson did that could be listed as firsts in the industry, but in most cases he gave and offered his support because this was an extension of who he was even when the cameras weren't clicking and the media had gone home. No matter how often he was misunderstood he was still quietly working to deliver a message of how things could and should be better.

Lionel is the Publisher of Zero to Hero newsletter. Did you find those facts interesting? Lots more to see here: http://www.lionel1.com/blog

Michael Jackson and Human Consciousness Evolution, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-20T00:03:00.003-08:00

Author: Marcus T. Anthony

Source: ezinearticles.com

As a person who has worked with a deep connection to Spirit, it has become, "Michael Jackson", clear to me that we process not only our individual psychological issues, but the emotional energy of the groups that we are embedded within as a collective. These include smaller groups such as family, school, and community, as well as larger collectives. Certain events, and certain lives resonate with group oversouls, and even the entire human collective, "Michael Jackson", oversoul. These events and lives become a kind of living synchronicity. Like all synchronicities, they offer consciousness to those who experience them. A very poignant example involved the life of actor Christopher Reeve, who played Superman in the movie series. The idea of Superman is an archetypical projection of the human ego - the idea of immortality and invulnerability are delusions that the ego puts forward as it confronts the reality that it will inevitably pass. At the level of consciousness, Superman represents the denial of impermanence, embodiment and death. Thus when Christopher Reeve accepted the role of Superman, he literally embodied a collective spiritual issue of the human oversoul. His life became not merely his own, but a channel for the consciousness evolution of humanity. When Christopher Reeve was thrown from his horse and became a quadriplegic, he became the antithesis of Superman - all too vulnerable and very mortal. He became completely helpless and dependent on others for survival. He became powerless in almost every sense, except for the power to choose his thoughts and attitude.

Within his spirit, and at the deeper level of the human oversoul, Christopher Reeve accepted a role as an agent in human consciousness evolution. He soared as high as the ego can fly, and fell as far as it can fall. And it was all for the service of humanity. His life helped us process a little of a collective issue of human egos, the delusion that we have ultimate power and control. The truth is that we do not. We are part of a greater spiritual evolution. And all form passes. Recently another individual human soul passed away, and his life also served the human collective. Michael Jackson's life, his music and his individual soul issues resonated deeply with the oversoul of a large segment of humanity - the Generation Xers. What I am about to say is not meant to be disrespectful to Michael Jackson. I write this with no judgment of him as a soul. These perceptions emerge from my intuitive sense of his life and soul issues. We all have soul issues. Michael Jackson's were probably a little deeper than most, and he just happened to live his in the spotlight. Michael Jackson never integrated his childhood scars. He did not know how to deal with adult relationships, because his personal boundaries were so diffused as a child that he did not know where "he" ended and others started. He began to push others away. His retreat into child-like behaviours was testament that he had not integrated and owned his inner child. He became a parody of that child because he was not prepared to become the parent to it. He rejected responsibility for himself. An increasing acceptance of responsibility for self and one's soul issues is a fundamental component of personal, psychological and spiritual development. This is a lifetime process for most of us. Inevitably, most of us never complete the processes. Yet most significantly, Michael Jackson never accepted his mortality, and thus lived in great fear of death. He spent his life attempting to anaesthetise his emotional pain, deny his body, and control and alter his physical form. He orchestrated his life such that he did not have to confront his soul issues, retreating into a fantasy world of his own making. The increasing pain in his body reflected his deep, undressed emotional scars, and as he tried to drug these out of his awareness, he eventually turned so far away from the truth of himself that his spirit vacated his body. He was not able to grow any more as a spirit. Yet the timing of his passing has its own perfection. Michael Jackson's life was archetypal, and his death has created a huge wave in human collective consciousness. This is not because MJ was "weird" or a freak. In fact the media have suddenly stopped referring to him as "Whacko Jacko". The capacity of Micheal Jackson's passing to deeply affect the collective human oversoul lies in the fact that Michael Jackson is so definitively human. His denial of death and impermanence, his attempts to shut out his pain, and his inability to integrate his inner child are all prime issues of the Generation X oversoul, and the human collective oversoul in general. In Michael Jackson's passing, Generation X is forced to confront these issues at a deep level. So, don't be surprised if you find yourself facing some unexpected emotional issues in the coming days and weeks. It is not just you. It is "we". The ocean has stirred, and a wave is descending. The tsunami though, is meant to be. Ride with it wherever it takes you, and you will be just a little bit freer.

Marcus Anthony (PhD.) is a Futurist who lives and works in Hong Kong. He is an elected member of the World Futures Studies Federation and the author of Integrated Intelligence. You can comment on this article on his blog/web site http://www.mindfutures.com

10 Unforgettable Lessons I Learned From the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-20T00:03:00.001-08:00

Author: Donna Knight

Source: ezinearticles.com

With the sudden passing of Michael Jackson has come a celebration of gigantic proportions all around the world. Michael wasn't just a celebrity. He was a mega star and legend even while he was alive. He was also a great example for other people to aspire to, including myself.

Although he made Thriller, one of the best-selling albums of all time, he should not just be remembered for the number of records he sold. Like many superstars, he had multiple talents and many admirable qualities and achievements.

Not only was he a phenomenal dancer, but he had a unique dancing style and invented his own dance moves. The most famous dance is his moonwalk. Although I did learn the moonwalk, I've never been much of a dancer. However, I have no doubt that many people could learn to be great dancers by learning his moves. In fact, one of Britney Spears dance instructors learned dancing by doing just that. This brings me to my first lesson I learned from Michael Jackson.

1. Successful people don't just achieve success for themselves. They also plant seeds for the success, "Michael Jackson", of multiple other people. If it weren't for Michael Jackson, many others would not have landed where they are, including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and some of Michael's own relatives, such as Janet Jackson.

2. You don't have to be the best singer to be a music sensation. You just have to enjoy singing and make songs that touch people's hearts. Michael did not have an operatic voice, but his voice was enjoyable enough to make people want to hear him sing.

2. It's very important to create something that is uniquely yours. Michael wrote a lot of his own songs. While there are many people who achieve fame without writing songs, it's always best to do some of your own song writing. His songs were not necessarily intellectually profound, but they were good enough to pull millions of heart strings. That is the most important goal a song can achieve.

3. Don't forget to enjoy the simple things in life. I read a story that Michael's good friends blindfolded him and took him to a supermarket so he could go grocery-shopping. His other friends acted as shoppers who pretended he was just an ordinary shopper like them. Grocery shopping is such a mundane thing for most of us that we can't imagine someone enjoying something so simple. But there Michael was, giggling like a schoolboy at the prospect of wheeling a cart around, looking for food to buy.

4. No matter what, take care of your body. At this time, we don't know what caused Michael Jackson's death. However, it is well-known that in the past he took drugs that were not essential for his health, namely painkillers. On the one hand, Michael was an example of someone who exercised. He couldn't be a great dancer without being in good shape. The problem is that too many medications can be hurtful to your body and can undo the effects of other healthy behaviors you engage in.

The importance of adequate sleep, exercise and eating well can never be overstated. Prescription medications are sometimes necessary and can save your life, but they should definitely be kept to a minimum.

5. Don't let people you care about hurt themselves, if you can help it. Do or say something to discourage them. Ultimately, what a person does is their choice, and sometimes you can't stop them. When you can help, however, you should.

I saw an interview with a medical professional who said that Michael Jackson asked her for a powerful and dangerous drug to help him sleep. It may be that someone eventually gave him what he wanted. That could have resulted in his death. A good friend and provider should not appease someone by allowing them to do harm to themselves.

6. Whatever you do in life, do your best. Michael had a reputation as a consummate professional. This is definitely one of the qualities that led to his success as an entertainer.

7. Even if you come from generations of poverty, you can become successful. Most people never escape the socioeconomic status they are born into. However, it could be simply because they convince themselves that it is impossible to break the glass ceiling. The Jackson family are proof that this is not true.

8. Your race is not a barrier to what you want to do in life. Don't get me wrong. There is still plenty of racism in this country. Michael Jackson broke the color barrier long before President Obama showed up, at a time when it was even harder to do.

9. Never forget those who have helped you. We don't always agree with friends, but we should never cut them out of our lives entirely. The success of a person is never the result of that person's efforts alone. A successful person is usually the result of multiple joint ventures in their life. An example of this is Michael's friendship with Diana Ross. It is believed Diana Ross helped the Jackson family's career, and Michael always remained friends with her.

10. Always help those less fortunate than yourself. Use your success to help others. Helping others makes you a better person.

Many people remember the "We Are The World" song. I think the reason this song is notable is that people think of celebrities as rich and self-centered. This was one example that some stars do believe in using their fame to help poor people.

If you read about multiple famous people, you will see similar patterns in their behavior. If you want any level of success in your career or just to be a good person, there are habits you can develop that, "Michael Jackson", will help. Michael Jackson had these habits and more, and that is why he will always be in the hearts of minds of millions of people.

Donna Knight is a computer trainer and consultant who has written over 700 technical articles as well as articles on general and health topics. For more articles on how to free your mind and your body, visit http://www.DonnaKnight.name Copyright (c) 2009 Donna Knight

A tortured life cut short--a reflection on Michael Jackson's tragic life, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-18T04:04:00.003-08:00

Author: Aaron Taylor

Source: articlesbase.com

I used to draw crowds doing the moon- walk. Granted, I was five years old and the crowd was my friends and family. And my moon walk, well, let's just say that white boys can't dance—at least not this white boy. I can remember watching the Thriller video at my neighbor's house and then asking my kindergarten teacher every single day if she'd play Thriller during the "magic carpet" hour. I was always disappointed when we got the Letter People instead.Until I was at least 8 years old, Michael Jackson wasn't just another pop star. He was a larger than life icon, the coolest guy on the planet that every little, "Michael Jackson", boy wanted to emulate. By the time I was 15, Jackson was already becoming a laughing stock, with his bleached skin, child molestation allegations, and the Oprah interview where he tried to convince the world that his white skin was the result of a skin disease. It was all down hill from there. For the rest of his life, Jackson tried to regain his glory days, but he never quite got there. Then last weekend, it all ended. Jackson died a tortured soul.Those of us that remember the height of Michael Jackson's glory—indeed he is already being called the Elvis of our generation—I think it would do us well to take a moment and reflect on how a man that achieved such spectacular success in his lifetime could delve to such depths of misery in his inner life. How could a man such as Michael Jackson be so miserable that he had to build an amusement park, bleach his skin, distort his facial features, pump his body full of pain killers, and who knows what else he did to himself that led to his early death? What can we learn from the tragedy of Michael Jackson?Perhaps it's best to hear from the man himself. In an interview with his former spiritual advisor Rabbi Schmuley Boteach, Michael had this to say about his life:"I am going, "Michael Jackson", to say something I have never said before and this is the truth. I have no reason to lie to you and God knows I am telling the truth. I think all my success and fame, and I have wanted it, I have wanted it because I wanted to be loved. That's all. That's the real truth. I wanted people to love me, truly love me, because I never really felt loved. I said I know I have an ability. Maybe if I sharpened my craft, maybe people will love me more. I just wanted to be loved because I think it is very important to be loved and to tell people that you love them and to look in their eyes and say it."It's difficult to read these words without feeling pity on a soul so troubled and alone. On the other hand, it's easy to cast the blame for Jackson's soul-emptiness on his abusive father and unusual childhood. From the time Jackson was born, his entire life was based on having to perform to be loved. Although Jackson was adored by millions, the love that his fans gave him was based on his ability to sing and dance and entertain, not based on any intrinsic value in the man himself. It's not that Michael Jackson wasn't loved in his life. It's that his experience of love was largely the kind with strings attached. If we listen to Michael's words carefully, we'll hear the words of a man longing for unconditional love.My parents were by no means perfect, but I always knew that their love for me was not based on academic performance, musical talent, athletic experience, or even good behavior. I knew that they loved me because I was their son. More importantly, they raised me in a Christian church that taught me that I had a Father in heaven that loved me unconditionally. I knew that in some mysterious way, the meaning of Jesus dying on the cross had to do with the fact that God's love for me had nothing to do with any kind of performance on my part. Knowing that was an anchor for me then, and it still is for me today.As a Christian, when I look at Michael Jackson's life, I wonder how it might have turned out if Jackson had come to know the God that I have always known. How might his life had turned out if Jackson would have realized that there's a God up in heaven that loved him as he was, not as he should have been. Millions of people around the world have had terrible upbringings, but have found a spiritual anchor in the God of the Bible nonetheless. My prayer is that millions more will find the same love after reflecting on the tragedy of Michael Jackson's death. One tortured life cut short is one too many.

Aaron D. Taylor is an author and a missionary. His latest book, "Alone with a Jihadist: A Biblical Response to Holy War" will be released in October, but is available now for pre-order on http://www.amazon.com To learn more about Aaron's ministry, go to http://www.aarondtaylor.com Aaron blogs at http://www.aarondtaylor.blogspot.com

Michael Jackson - The Truth, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-18T04:04:00.001-08:00

Author: Joseph Jaye

Source: ezinearticles.com

What'sthetruthaboutMichael Jackson? Unlike so many of the so called "talents" that are manufactured today on shows like American Idol, Michael Jackson's talent wasnatural. Even from the age of seven, his father Joe knew saw something thereand began to exploit it early.

The truth is, somethings can't be taught or learned and Michael's talent certainlyfits this category. Along with the ability to sing, dance and perform with the expertise of personmany years older, young Michael Jackson was destined to be a star, whether he wantedit or not. It was clear that he loved to perform, however it also became obvious thathe did not like socializing with people when he was off stage.

Only a few were allowed into his inner circle, mostly stars that shared a common ground with his rise from childhood stardom. Famous people like Elizabeth Taylor, Brook Shields,Macaulay Culkin, Emmanuel Lewis, and others who had a similar background were the few allowed into Michael Jackson's world. It was if they were all part of a fraternity of childhood stars that were forced to grow up quickly and thus lose their chance to be children at all.

With Michael, it seemed as if his artistic abilities were in direct contrast to his social skills and the two struggled to coexist throughout his rather short life. One could witness that when it came time to perform, Michael became a different person. Watch some of his videos and you'll see evidence of this: the expressions on his face, the determination to shineand impress, vs. off stage, when being interviewed, as he became, "Michael Jackson", rather shy and withdrawn.

In an interview several years back, Michael Jackson confessed that his childhood was not a very happy one. The pressures put on him by his father, which included both verbal and physical abuse, was just the start. Then, as he became the focal part of the Jackson 5,Michael felt the pressure of having to carry the family on their never ending ride to success. It was soon clear that he was the bread winner and the family was counting on him to out do himselfwith every consecutive success. Imagine having your family as well as the rest of theworld expecting you to out perform yourself time and time again.

It's been documented that Michael Jackson would follow the charts daily to see where his record sales were and how they were charting. First came Off The Wall, and then Thriller, and then Bad, and with each successive album, Michael was determined to out do himself,a feat that proved impossible.

Millions of fans around the world are now mourning the loss of this incredible talent, "Michael Jackson", . How sad it is that we as humans forget what we have until it's no longer around, however I guess that's what makes us human after all. However, instead of the media dwelling on how different he was, his strange behavior, and his quirks, why not revel in his genius and art? After all, I'm sure if we all search deep within ourselves, every one of us has our own quirks and deep, dark secrets. Michael was a true genius when it came to his craft and his abilities and no speculation orundermining of his character now that he is gone will ever take away from that. In fact, as time goes by, the only things that will most likely remain about this man is his music. And that's all Michael Jackson wanted anyway: to share his gift with the world.

Joseph Jaye is an accomplished author of over 20 years.

You can reach him at: http://michaeljackson-thetruth.blogspot.com

Joe Jackson - Michael Jackson's Mystery Man, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T03:29:00.003-08:00

Author: Aldric Chang

Source: ezinearticles.com

"He's still a mystery man to me and he may always be one," Michael Jackson said of his father in his 1988 autobiography.

So here we have Joe Jackson, MJ's father who has been in the, "Michael Jackson", limelight as well during the height of his son's popularity because of his questionable parenting when Michael was just a child. It was comparable to a rollercoaster ride because throughout the years, Michael's relationship with his father has been one which is very enigmatic.

Again in the 1988 autobiography book edited by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Michael recounts that one of his earliest memories of his father was of him coming home from a hard day's work from a steel mill with a bag of glazed donuts for all the kids. There was also some time at the theme park.

"My brothers and I could really eat back then and that bag would disappear with a snap of the fingers," Jackson recalled. "He used to take us all to the merry-go-round in the park."

However, most of his earlier childhood trauma was the physical torment his dad would sometimes put him through for a wrong dance step or a bumbled musical note. Jackson shared that they would always get a hit with either a switch or a belt whenever they do it wrong during rehearsals.

"My mother told me I would fight back even when I was very little, but I don't remember that," Michael wrote. "I do remember running under tables to get away from him and him getting angrier."

In hindsight, MJ recalled that they were always rehearsing - frantic rehearsals.

Come to think of it though: did this discipline contribute to the immense talents of Michael? It probably did but undeniably it had a psychological effect on Michael.

If anything the violent discipline methods of Joe might have been justified with the rise to fame of the Jackson 5. "I remember singing at the top of my voice and dancing with real joy and working too hard for a child," Michael Jackson wrote. "I wasn't formed to be Michael the lead singer."

To explore the other end of the argument, if Joe would not have been as harsh as he has been, his family would have starved to death and be exposed to the harshness of the world if he had continued relying on his failing job in a mill.

However it did a lot to the psyche of Michael and we don't know if that is enough justification for violently hitting a child as a means to discipline.

In an interview with BBC, Joe Jackson admitted that he did whipped MJ with a switch and a belt. However according to Joe: "I never beat him. You beat someone with a stick."

Joe is now speaking in hindsight since he has attended the funeral of his child instead of the child naturally burying the parents. He believes that his son Michael was not crazy and is actually smart.

MJ, "Michael Jackson", once said that he would have nightmares about his father and that he would regurgitate every time he sees Joe.

To this Joe replied: "He regurgitates all the way to the bank. That's right."

Joe has been criticized by some people in the blogosphere for shamelessly promoting his recording label in spite of the death of his son. Somehow it didn't seem right. Joe did say that he and Katherine will take care of his grandchildren with MJ - Prince, Paris and Blanket.

Definitely, Joe Jackson has a huge hand in the development of our King of Pop. Somewhere, somehow, MJ's decisions have been influenced by these experiences with his father, for better or for worse.

Donny Osmond Still Envies Michael Jackson?, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T03:29:00.001-08:00

Author: Daniel Asamota

Source: articlesbase.com

I saw an interview the other day with Donnie and Marie and Donnie was a little irritated when was asked his opinion about Michael Jackson. You could tell he didn't want to get into it and expressed as much by replying that the king of pop had "a terrible life and a worse death," I guess because of all the media scrutiny surrounding his death. This is all true I'm sure to a certain exten, but there has always been a little trace of envy Donny Osmond had towards Michael Jackson and the Jacksons for at one time in the 70's he and Mike were equally famous, but as time wore on Mike's star continued to rise and Donny's star all but fades away. Now in the 70's the Osmonds were considered the white version of the Jackson 5 almost matching them tit for tat. Both were big families full of talented youngsters, both started their singing careers early(the Osmonds with more visibility showing up on the Mickey Mouse Club) and both had younger siblings as lead singers of the family group (Jermaine and Michael for the Jacksons, Jimmy and Donny for the Osmonds). Both groups had a string of hits during the 70's and both graced every teen magazine in the world practically! Hell, I even had a couple of Donny Osmond records in my collection as well as Michael Jackson so that shows how popular both were. Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson were two of the most recognizable teen stars in the world and both seemed poised for mega-stardom. So the big question is; what the hell happened with Donny? Well two things; t.v. and the 80's. First of all The Jacksons and Donnie and Marie (Donny's kid sister) had t.v. shows in the mid 70's or so. They were variety shows that were popular in the 70's but were often frequented by show-biz personalities who were in the twilight of their careers and for newer stars they were make or break (generally break) opportunities. Well Michael hated the show he had to do and opted out when their contract was up, but Donnie who didn't care to do the show either but had a longer obligation than the Jacksons did (four seasons I believe) had to continue on. Well the one season the Jacksons were on didn't hurt their recording career, "Michael Jackson", that much and they went on to make several more platinum selling albums. The long period that Donny was on the aire though did hurt his recording career for the over-exposure he got from the show made the public get bored with him and to regard him more as a clown rather than a serious recording artist (and he was for he was versed in playing multiple instruments and an accomplished songwriter too). The songs he sang didn't help either for most of them were old hits from the 50's with the exception of their best song to date, 'One Bad Apple' and I'm not sure he sang that one (I think his brother Merrill sang lead on that). The, "Michael Jackson", other reason was the 80's hit. Now in the 80's it wasn't cool for whites to sing R&B type music for the rock musicians had been working for a while to create this hate Disco movement because it's popularity displaced them in the market and hurt their record sales. Now Donny Osmond was basically an R&B/pop singer in style and he was the wrong color at that time so he was sunk before he got good out of the port. In the meantime, Michael Jackson had just put together a little record called 'Thriller' and was making music history with a tour to boot called 'Victory' from the Jacksons album of the same name. For Donny though acts like him were out and Motley Crue was in as acceptable 'white' entertainment. Hey I didn't write the book, I just read it like it says. Well eitherway near the end of the 80's a dude named Maurice Starr the producer of New EditionÂjumpstarted the boyband movement with acts like New Kids on the Block and Fine Young Gentlemen thus the Donny Osmond's of the world were back in vogue. But by this time Donny was married with a couple of kids and years of hardened experience under his belt from trying to navigate the Hollywood scene, so not really the teen heartthrob material of the day though he did drag a couple of hits out of this time, 'Soldier of Love' and 'Sacred Emotion'. It's unfortunate that the cards played against him this way for Donny Osmond is a really talented entertainer and we all expected that he would be as big a star perhaps bigger than Michael Jackson. For I don't know what those record companies out there be thinking but when Michael Jackson releasedÂ'Off the Wall' his first big selling solo record, we were waiting to see what Donny would do next. I think he released an album with his sister at that time and that's not what we were looking for. Now I got the title of my story from an interview I saw of Donny's years ago where he expressed some envy at Michael Jackson'sÂsuccess and disappointment at his own failures. Well DonnyÂafter seeing you in the interview the other day I sensed some of that envy still and I couldn't understand it. Yes Michael had all of this major success with his recording career but look at all the trouble he had also. False accusations of the most terrible kind, extortion attempts and successes, lawsuits flying every which way possible, enough trouble to drive a man early to his grave; and it did just that for him. Now three kids are left without their father surrounded by opportunists and sychophants(with the exception of their family members of course) looking to bleed them of their inheritance. In all likely-hood Donny will be around to see his kids grow up, get married, and see some grandkids at some point. So Donny mega-stardom may not have been in the cards for you, but you got dealt the best hand.

Daniel Asamota is an African American author purportedly of West Indian descent whose book \'Mound Bayou\' has set the literary world ablaze. Now check out Daniel Asamota's new novella 'Cricket Man' at www.cricketman.net. Also check out his website www.Dasamota.com or his e-mail at dasamota@yahoo.com.

Iconic Funerals: Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009), Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T03:02:00.003-08:00

Author: Phil Byrne

Source: articlemarketer.com

On June 25th 2009, the world stood still as news spread that Michael Jackson had died after a suffering cardiac arrest, "Michael Jackson", at his LA mansion.

Internet search engine, Google, shut down as it interpreted the sheer volume of searches for "Michael Jackson" as an automated attack; and, within a few hours of the news breaking, the King of Pop was back on top of the charts thanks to radio airplay and downloads.

Michael Jackson was one of the most commercially successful artists of all time. A double-inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records - including the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time", 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and the sale of over 750 million records.

Michael's career began in 1964 as the youngest member of the Jackson 5. Enduring a difficult and lonely childhood growing up in the public eye, and suffering beatings at the hands of his father, a teenage Michael launched his solo career in 1971.

In 1982, Michael released "Thriller", the biggest-selling album of all time, with 110 million copies sold worldwide. It stayed in the top 10 for 80 consecutive weeks, with 37 at Number 1, and the accompanying music video pioneered a new direction for the music industry.

Michael Jackson was an inspiring showman. His halftime act at Super Bowl XXVII attracted more viewers than the Superbowl itself, and he constantly strived to upstage himself by incorporating stunts such as the infamous 'moonwalk' and flying via rocket pack to ensure every show was better than the last.

But despite his musical success, Michael battled very public demons in his private life.

Media speculation arose over his frequently changing appearance, most notably the surgery to his nose and alleged bleaching of the skin. Yet it transpired that Michael suffered from vitiligo and lupus, which lightened his skin and caused sensitivity to sunlight.

Michael married twice; first to Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, then to Debbie Rowe, the mother of his eldest two children. His third child, whom Michael dangled from his hotel balcony, was born from a surrogate, fuelling the tabloids to record other strange behaviour, such as buying a pet chimpanzee and sleeping in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

But 'Wacko Jacko' was in the media spotlight for far more serious and sinister reasons in 1993 and 2003, when he was accused of child sexual abuse at his Neverland Ranch.

Michael said that the 25-minute strip search he endured to prove his innocence was one of the most humiliating ordeals of his life, from which he never fully recovered. He began, "Michael Jackson", taking painkillers and sedatives to ease the panic attacks he suffered as a result of the allegations, and his health deteriorated.

During the investigations, mental health professional Dr. Stan Katz said Michael; who claimed, 'I am Peter Pan'; was a regressed 10-year-old, and did not fit the profile of a pedophile.

Having disappeared from the public eye until March 2009, Michael announced his final ten shows at London's O2 Arena. However, demand forced the residency to be extended to fifty nights, to commence on July 13th 2009.

Much speculation has arisen over the star's physical health for such a mammoth tour, and whether this was to blame for the cardiac arrest, although rumours are rife of murder, overdose and still being alive. Only time will tell.

Michael Jackson's private funeral service was held on July 7th 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park's Hall of Liberty, followed by a public memorial at LA's Staples Center, where the 'Artist of the Decade (1980's)' had been rehearsing, which was watched by over 30million people.

Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Jermaine Jackson sang tributes, Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson gave eulogies, while Reverend Al Sharpton received a standing ovation when he told Jackson's children, "There wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with."

Mourners remembered Michael for his talents, success, generosity and attempts to 'Heal the World' through launching the Heal the World Foundation and further charity work. In 2000, he broke the Guinness World Record for his support of 39 charities (more than any other entertainer or personality), to which he donated millions.

Michael's 11-year-old daughter, Paris, cried as she told the crowd, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine."

Marlon Jackson spoke of his brother's troubles, stating, "we will never, never, understand what he endured. Not being able to walk across the street without a crowd gathered around, being judged, being ridiculed. How much pain can one take? Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone."

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The Coming Michael Jackson Manslaughter Trial, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T03:02:00.001-08:00

Author: Robert Levin

Source: articlesbase.com

Michael Jacksonâ€™s sudden death was a shock to everyone; his family, his fans, his business associates and colleagues.Â From the start Michaelâ€™s death appeared suspicious with varying rumors of prescription drug abuse, a live-in doctor and strange 911 call and even evidence the singer had been having nightly anesthesia in order to induce sleep from chronic insomnia.Â As the celebration of his life and moving funeral move into the background, I feel it is almost inevitable that there will be at the very least a wrongful death trial and very likely manslaughter or murder charges brought upon one or more individuals within the coming weeks. Why There Will Be a Trial A man of such enormous celebrity, success and means as Michael Jackson leaves a tremendous mark on society and the many lives he affects.Â Michaelâ€™s special place in the popular lexicon will mean the Jackson family will do everything they can to protect the sacred memory of Michael and pursue with vigor any doctors that might have broken laws with their prescribing or medication use that contributed to Michaelâ€™s death.Â In addition, with a 50 concert tour worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and reported hundreds of millions in debts owed by Jackson,, "Michael Jackson", there is tremendous financial incentive to pursue anyone in which there is a remote possibility of responsibility for his death.Â The Players The reports of numerous medications being dispensed to Mr. Jackson under fictional or employee names and provided by an assortment of different doctors means the shark lawyers for both the Jackson family as well as the concert promoter, AEG will have plenty of targets to pursue in a wrongful death suit.Â Even more central to the story is the apparent â€˜doctor for hireâ€™ living with Mr. Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray who varying reports suggest might have actually provided or at least injected Propofol, the highly dangerous anesthetic to Mr. Jackson.Â Reports suggest the doctor is not cooperating with police and everyone is waiting for the toxicology tests to come back to see if it was Propofol that killed Mr. Jackson.Â Further reports that a chef in the Jackson household saw Dr. Murray with tanks of oxygen, which apparently is used while administering Propofol fuels, "Michael Jackson", speculation that charges could be brought up against the doctor if a link can be proven between him and Michaelâ€™s death. It goes without mentioning that there are two other potential sources of suits against the doctor or other doctors.Â First is the Jackson Family who will likely want to place blame away from Michael as well as potentially be awarded a large cash verdict from the doctorâ€™s insurance companies should they or he lose any trial.Â This is in the interest of the Jackson children as well as all those who benefit from the estate left by Mr. Jackson.Â Secondly, the concert company AEG who Jackson had a contract with for 50 concerts at the O2 Arena in London will pursue any legal avenues to recoup the lost millions they would have made from the concerts.Â While they reportedly had insurance for the shows, it is unclear of Michaelâ€™s death, whether accidental or via 3rd party would qualify them for renumeration.Â Targeting the doctors either via a civil trial regardless of the criminal outcome is almost guaranteed.Â Make sure to stay on top of the latest developments in the Michael Jackson investigation at www.MichaelJacksonMurderTrial.com

Michael Jackson's Life in 400 Words, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T03:00:00.003-08:00

Author: Pat Cantilleps

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Joseph Jackson was Born on August 29, 1958 in Gary Indiana, He was the 7th child in the Jackson Family. He's the son of the working class couple Joseph Walter Jackson and Katherine Esther. He's other siblings are Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy and Janet. Raised as a Jehovah's Witness by his mother, Michael would perform in an R&B band called the Falcons with Luther, one of his brothers.

Musical talent was seen from Michael early in his life, at the age of 5, he performed in front of his classmates and others during a Christmas party. When he was 6 years old, he joined the Jackson brothers as back up musician playing tambourine and congas and at the age of 8, he became the lead vocals as the group's name was changed to the Jackson 5.

The Jackson 5 released several songs such as "Big Boy" under the record label Steeltown in 1967 and they signed with Motown Records in 1968. In 1972, Michael Jackson released four solo albums under Jackson 5's franchise, 2 of them are Got to Be There and Ben.

In 1979, Quincy Jones and Jackson released "Off the, "Michael Jackson", wall" . Songwriters included Jackson, Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney. It's also in 1979 that Jackson broke his nose during a complex dance routine and had his rhinoplasty surgery.

In 1982, Michael Jackson released the Thriller. Over 109 millions copies sold, it became the best-selling album of all time. In 1984, While filming a Pepsi Cola commercial in Los Angeles, Jackson suffered 2nd degree burns to his scalp after pyrotechnics set his hair on fire accidentally. It was also in 1984 that he received an award from U.S. president Ronald Reagan for his support of charities for alcoholic people and drug addicts.

He released the highly anticipated "BAD" in 1987 and started the Bad World Tour in the same year and grossed 125 million dollars. In 1993, he was accused of child sexual abuse by a 13-year-old boy, named Jordan Chandler and father Evan Chandler. By the fall of the same year, he got addicted to drugs and went into drug rehabilitation for several months.

He Married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994 and they divorced in 1996. During the HIStory world tour he married dermatologist nurse Deborah Jeanne Rowe, with whom he had a daughter and a son. They divorced in 1999 but remained friends.

On June 25, 2009, Jackson died of heart attack in Los Angeles ending, "Michael Jackson", his long, successful and controversy filled carreer.

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How Anorexia Could Have Contributed to Michael Jackson's Death, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T03:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Irina Webster

Source: ezinearticles.com

Autopsy address appear that at the time of afterlife Michael Jackson abounding just 50 kilograms which is actual low for a man his acme and age.

Also it was said that his physique was covered with marks from injections of affliction killers. He had no hair and wore a wig afore his death. His abdomen was actually abandoned except of partially attenuated drugs which he took a few hours afore his final moment.

According to medical professionals Michael survived on one baby meal a day and a administration of painkiller's injections and added drugs. The injected painkiller is believed to be pethidine, which were administered three times a day. Michael aswell was demography a cocktail of altered drugs daily. Jackson's use of painkillers has been affiliated to a afire blow on set while filming a 1984 Pepsi commercial. He was advised for painkiller addiction at a dispensary in 1993.

How Anorexia Could Accept Contributed to the afterlife of Michael Jackson?

1. It is a lot of adequate that Michael died from the cardiac arrest which was acquired by top dosage of decree drugs. If medications like able affliction killers, antidepressants and relaxants are taken in balance or in aggregate - they annihilate humans causing respiratory and affection failure. Also, these medications advance about the body, get captivated by fat and anatomy tissue. This agency that the bigger being can abide college dosage of drugs, but ablaze angular being can abide alone baby bulk of the drugs.

In Michael Jackson's case his physique weight was alone about 50 kilograms but he was demography the bulk of drugs that would be too top even for a being alert as abundant as Michael. He had no fat and not abundant beef tissue to blot that bulk of drugs.

It is accessible that if he had added weight he would not accept died that bound because the fat tissue would accept blot some of the drugs. In this account anorexia did contributed to the Michael's abrupt death.

2. It is appear that Michael Jackson had "poor health" for years afore his death. By "poor health" they meant his accepted weakness, lethargy, not bistro appropriately searching for "quick fixes ",, "Michael Jackson", like drugs. It looks like all these affection aswell accompanying to anorexia. Anorexia became his acquaintance and was the way he coped with life. The alone catechism charcoal how all the able medical professionals who were searching afterwards Michael didn't see all the bad things coming. Why was it still adequate to augment Michael drugs instead of demography affliction of his nutrition, his airy and affecting health?

Why is it adequate in our association if a being has affecting problems or arresting botheration , we anticipate it is OK to accord him a duke abounding of drugs. If the duke abounding of drugs does not advice - accord them an bang of drugs on the top of what he is already taking?

Why do doctors still abide to advance and appoint treatments that can eventually annihilate the sufferer?

This makes you anticipate that if celebrities are advised like this ("drug them out" technique) what analysis can be accepted for non-celebrities?

Why is it that abounding medical professionals force humans to accept that "the quick fix" medicines are the way humans should be treated?

Haven't we had abundant deathwatch up calls in the endure a few years? Heath Ledger , now Michael Jackson has died from the aforementioned over use of decree drugs. Who will be the next victim of, "Michael Jackson", the avant-garde "quick fix" medicine?

Pharmaceutical companies accumulate blame there drugs and they do aggregate to assure the angle that drugs are the alone way. They even appoint advisers and scientists to do studies for them but the aftereffect of these studies are consistently busted appear the after-effects the biologic companies wish to promote: abounding times little things like they can annihilate you are never mentioned. Medical argument books (the one doctor's abstraction in medical schools) are accounting in accordance with the analysis that biologic companies do, so they absolutely ascendancy the media and literature.

Doctors go through abounding years of studies and accept to canyon acutely difficult medical exams but they get programmed to accept in what they are accomplished is the truth. Dogmatism still prevails in medicine, doctors are accustomed a roadmap to chase and as continued as the doctor does aggregate according to the accounting rules they are safe from prosecution, even if something happens to the patient.

But the accounting rules about the use of drugs, doses of drugs, aggregate of drugs now charge a abounding afterlight on how they should be used. The accomplished medical arrangement needs to be revised contrarily added and added humans will abide to die needlessly, like Michael Jackson.

Now the biologic companies are all aflame about inventing a biologic to amusement anorexia. Apparently some analysis was done and they begin a able abiogenetic hotlink for developing anorexia so the chase is on for an anti anorexia biologic to advertise and authoritative millions of advance too.

Anorexia does accept a abiogenetic predisposition but it is alone the vulnerability of a being to advance anorexia that can be inherited: not the ache itself. Any vulnerability can about-face into a ache but alone if the appropriate affairs prevail. If a being with a predisposition is apparent to assertive ecology triggers like stress, affecting or concrete abuse, grief, anguish etc: again there is a adventitious of developing a disease.

For example, if Michael Jackson didn't accept a difficult childhood, affecting corruption from all the humans who were consistently aggravating to abduct his money he may never accept developed anorexia. But because he apparently had a abiogenetic vulnerability and affairs additional ecology factors occurred at the aforementioned time he apprenticed this abhorrent ache alleged anorexia.

To conclude, I wish to say that I feel actual apologetic for Michael and that he has died so early. But I would absolutely like his afterlife to be a deathwatch up alarm for a continued comatose association to realise that drugs are not consistently the solution.

Hopefully doctors and added medical professionals change their attitude to a patient's analysis and alpha attending at a holistic analysis access and not just chase the medical textbooks that are not consistently accurate.

Everyone should be acquainted about the avant-garde day biologic overuse and be actual accurate in allotment the appropriate analysis if problems arrive.

"First, do not harm" is a above allotment of the Hippocratic Oath but it is generally abandoned by avant-garde medical professionals.

Dr Irina Webster MD is the Director of Women Health Issues Program. She is a recognised authority in the eating disorders area. She is an author of many books and a public speaker.
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Michael Jackson - The Spiritual Teacher, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T02:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D.

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson's stage presence was undoubtedly incomparable. He performed with an energy and a divine ambiance that was clearly not of this world. No one else in our lifetime, will ever come close to the magnanimous and influential powerhouse that was...Michael Jackson. But I now ponder, were we just too enamored with the performer and his image, to realize the profoundness of the spiritual and life lessons he was teaching us all along - contained in the lyrics of his songs?

Michael Jackson's passion, purpose and message was for peace, harmony, and equality in the world. He longed for simple experiences that we, today, continue to take for granted. He wanted normality. He wanted to be accepted as he was. Most importantly, he wanted to experience a childhood. Was his behavior as a "childlike man" a bit strange for some? Yes....Maybe. However, if you have never experienced NOT having a childhood, you have no grounds for judgment. According to the Bible Scriptures - Luke 18: 16-17 states "I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it."

He said in an interview once, "If you really want to know about me, listen to the lyrics in my song - Have You Seen My Childhood." The Lyrics are as follow: "Have You Seen My Childhood? I'm searching for the world that I come from. Cause I've been looking around, in the lost and found of my heart. No one understands me, They view it as such strange eccentricities...Cause I keep kidding around. Like a child, but pardon me...People say I'm not okay, Cause I love such elementary things...It's been my fate to compensate, for the Childhood I've never known...Before you judge me, try hard to love me."

Michael Jackson suffered greatly internally. The only place he felt free was on stage. When he performed he was "being" and in alignment with his divine purpose. He knew he wasn't being judged by his fans...we loved and still love him. He utilized his God-given talents and abilities with every fiber and cell in his body. He poured his heart and soul into each performance, with fans at every corner and stretch of the world receiving him. Michael Jackson sincerely loved us. He suffered even more at the condemnation and crude perceptions of those who have no, "Michael Jackson", conscience. Those individuals who use such cowardly covers stating: "I'm Just A Reporter Reporting The News," or "I Just Want To Sell My Tabloids." These vicious people sought fame and fortune, out of their own envious ways, destroying those to whom the stories are written about. They are so blinded by having the "exclusive story" that they are not stopping to even think about the detrimental effects of their actions. Over the years, they devastatingly touched the soul of one of God's Angels. This, along with his personal issues, had kept Michael Jackson in constant emotional pain, mental pain and lifelong turmoil for most of his life.

Lyrics from his song "Tabloid Junkie" can best describe how he felt: "Speculate to break the one you hate. Circulate the lie you confiscate. Assassinate and mutilate. As the hounding media in hysteria, Who's the next for you to resurrect...It's slander. With the words you use. You're a parasite in black and white. Do anything for news. And you don't go and buy it. To read it sanctifies it."

Michael Jackson did not allow the public scrutiny to keep him from entertaining his fans. He remained persistent in his message and mission of bringing love unto the world, with such lyrics from his song "Another Part of Me" - "We're sending out, A major love, And this is our message to you. The planets are lining up, We're bringing brighter days. They're all in line, Waiting for you. Can't you see.....You're just Another Part of Me."

We are all a part of each other. When you tear one down, we all suffer. Including those who are responsible for the act itself; they just don't know it yet. When one is in turmoil, we all are. When one is crying out for help, we need to answer. Michael Jackson cried and cried and cried. Not with tears streaming down his face; but rather with all the ways he changed the look of his appearance. The way we truly feel on the inside, will definitely reflect those same feelings on the outside. I think that because his childhood was so tumultuous, he maybe set out to take away any signs of how he looked. As this would be a permanent constant reminder. The public also contributed with negative reports of his prominent "African American" features and so on and so forth. What he didn't understand, I believe, was that his fans never complained. We loved Michael Jackson just as he was. I think he expected, "Michael Jackson", that changing his appearance on the outside, would also create new emotional and mental feelings for him on the inside. If you haven't learned anything from the Spiritual Teachings of the Divine Spirit that was and is Michael Jackson.....let's remember this Scripture from Matthew 7:2 - "Others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged."

Michael Jackson has served his purpose, has carried out his mission, and has delivered his message. He has entered the gates of heaven where he's entertaining God and his fellow Angels. Now he can finally rest in the comfort and peace of his true father's arms, as he now knows and feels acceptance. He can now be that "child" without judgment. And most of all....he has heard those approving words from his true father in heaven...."My Child.....Yours Is Indeed A Job Well Done!"

In Conclusion.......Lyrics To Michael Jackson's Song: "Gone Too Soon."

Like A Comet, Blazing Cross The Evening Sky...Gone Too Soon. Like A Rainbow, Fading In The Twinkling of an Eye......Gone Too Soon. Shiny and Sparkly, and Splendidly Bright. Here One Day.....Gone One Night.

Like A Castle, Built Upon A Sandy Beach......Gone Too Soon. Like A Perfect Flower, That Is Beyond Your Reach...Gone Too Soon.

Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight Here One Day....Gone One Night.

Like A Sunset, Dying With The Rising of The Moon Gone Too Soon. Gone Too Soon.

Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D Copyright ©2009. Dr. Monica Burns-Capers, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.

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7 Signs That Michael Jackson Had an Eating Disorder, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T02:58:00.001-08:00

Author: Irina Webster

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson has died and there are speculations about the could cause of his death. Stress, biologic problems, anemic lungs and affection and acutely low physique weight are all implicated. Abundant rumours advance that at the time of his afterlife Michael abounding hardly over 100 pounds. Demography into application his acme 5'.10" his BMI at the time of his afterlife was 14.3 (compare to a advantageous ambit BMI amid 18.5 and 25.) This is about 29 pounds lower than would be advised a advantageous level.

Low physique weight can be a evidence of abounding diseases but in Michael's case, letters adage that he suffered from an bistro disorder.

Eating disorders generally accept their own causes and assertive personality ancestry accomplish altered humans added decumbent to developing them. Apparently, Michael Jackson had abounding personality ancestry that would accomplish him affected to developing an bistro disorder. His demanding activity and beggared adolescence could be causes for his brainy problems.

According to abounding sources Michael Jackson suffered from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.

What are the facts that could point to Michael Jackson accepting an bistro disorder?

1. Jackson did acknowledgment about about how his ancestor physically and verbally abused him as a adolescent and how he developed an bistro ataxia (provoked by a abhorrence of his father's discipline) by the age of seven.

2. After the case of declared adolescent "molestation" with a 13-year-old boy, Jordy Chandler, Jackson developed a biologic addiction and his adolescence bulimia came aback to abode him. The accent from this case put astronomic burden on brittle bloom of Michael. Although the accuse were alone and the boy banned to affirm any added adjoin his "best acquaintance Michael", the accident was already done.

3. Many humans who saw him carefully over the endure few years afore his afterlife said he was actual attenuate and frail. They aswell said that he ate actual little.

4. Because of the abysmal affair about his concrete bloom Jackson adjourned the aperture night of his improvement in London by a week. Allegedly he was afraid about his adeptness to charm his brand animating ball moves. This tiredness is aswell actual apocalyptic of an bistro disorder; sustenance is bare to be able to do accidental exercise, something Michael was disturbing with.

It is accessible that his baleful affection advance was precipitated by weeks of arduous exercise routines which could accept contributed to his adverse death. Just a anniversary afore the adverse accident he said: "I don't apperceive how I'm traveling to do 50 shows. I'm not a big eater - I charge to put some weight on".

5. A few months ago at his endure actualization in foreground of the media he appear the improvement shows in London. When he fabricated this advertisement his physique was ashen and his derma was acutely pale. He had difficulties authoritative it through the two-minute columnist conference.

The show's promoters were in agnosticism about Jackson's adeptness to abide with the appearance and some even doubtable that he wouldn't even accomplish the aboriginal concert date, so they beatific a doctor to attending afterwards him.

6. Michael Jackson acutely had lots of problems apropos his physique angel and perfectionism. He undertook abundant artificial surgeries, afflicted derma blush and accurate altered diets and physique cleansing routines. All this had become his attraction and he performed these acts in actual acute ailing way.

7. His biologic addiction aswell confirms, "Michael Jackson", his affected personality affection that is present it a lot of bistro ataxia sufferers. Afore his afterlife he allegedly was demography a cocktail of eight altered decree drugs:

- Demerol (a painkiller that was injected 3 times circadian by his doctor to stop his abiding aback pain), - Dilauded (a painkiller he took orally for the aforementioned problem), - Vicodin (the third painkiller that was assigned afresh because of the aback pain), - Soma (used for beef relaxation, he took them orally), - Xanax (anti all-overs drug, he took them orally, alert daily), - Zoloft (antidepressant that access his serotonin akin in the brain, he took it orally, daily) - Paxil (another antidepressant that influences serotonin levels in the brain), - Antibiotics to stop derma infection afterwards accessory surgery.

This is astronomic bulk of drugs for anyone, even for a advantageous person, but for Michael they were apparently fatal.

It looks like Michael's bistro ataxia absolutely contributed to his death. All the things accomplish you admiration, "Michael Jackson", why the medical professionals who looked afterwards Michael didn't do annihilation afore his afterlife about his bistro problems.

You accept to ask yourself why they acquiesce him to break on so abounding drugs while his physique weight was acutely low. It is just addition archetype of how little a lot of medical professionals apperceive or accept the calmness of an bistro disorder.

Michael would accept had his bistro ataxia to cope with the accent in life. His Anorexia and Bulimia would accept acting fabricated him feel acceptable and he may accept acquainted that annihilation could aching him while he had an bistro disorder. This is absolutely accepted for suffers of an bistro disorder, they in actuality anticipate it is accomplishing them good, while in absoluteness it is killing them.

Michael had a countless of problems we are all acquainted of that, but every time he was about to absolution a new song anyone would book a law clothing absent all his money. Abounding humans backward about him and affected to be abutting to him alone for the account of demography money from him one way or another.

The sad actuality is that Michael should never accept been accustomed to advance an bistro ataxia in the aboriginal place; humans who were abutting to him should accept got him advice years ago.

Eating ataxia can get out on duke actual bound and can annihilate anyone abnormally if they accept the aforementioned accurate personality as Michael had: a accurate one.

The best way to stop this accident is to plan on your mindset, brainwash yourself about how the academician works and how humans advance these baleful obsessions. The appropriate ability may advice abounding of you to get bigger and not ache the aforementioned fate as Michael Jackson.

Dr Irina Webster MD is the Director of Women Health Issues Program. She is a recognised authority in the eating disorders area. To learn more about eating disorder treatment go to http://www.eatingdisorder-institute.com

A Michael Jackson Halloween Costume - The Perfect Tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T02:57:00.003-08:00

Author: Samantha Mirre

Source: ezinearticles.com

The perfect tribute to the King of Pop is a Michael Jackson Halloween costume. It doesn't matter whether you are young or old; if you have been touched by the music of Michael Jackson there are several decades to choose from when deciding on what era to represent in his image., "Michael Jackson", Young kids can focus on Michael's early years with the Jackson 5 while older kids and adults may want to focus on his image from the 1980s or 1990s.

His Motown Image

Michael Jackson started early in the music business by singing with his older brothers in the group called the Jackson 5 under the Motown label in the mid 1960s to mid 1970s. Young Michael could be depicted with a simple Halloween costume of 1970s polyester and an afro wig. A solid color button shirt with a wide collar and plaid pants along with the wig can be purchased through a variety of costume shops that deal with 1970s pieces.

The Thriller Years

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album is the best selling of all time with over 110 million sold around the world. It is also a great source for several different types of Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes. The album cover features Michael wearing a white suit with a black shirt and black belt, something that can be somewhat easy to reproduce.

In the video, Michael sported a red leather jacket with black detailing shaped like a "V" across the front and the sleeves pushed up along with red pants and a black shirt. Of course, Michael Jackson was also a zombie in the "Thriller" video, so you, "Michael Jackson", could sport some gruesome make-up with the red ensemble.

Popular 80's Looks

The jeweled glove is perhaps one of the most recognized wardrobe pieces Michael Jackson wore. You can purchase a jeweled white or silver glove from a costume store or even make your own with a rhinestone applicator or even fake jewels and hot glue. This single white or silvery glove worn on his right hand often accompanied a number of basic wardrobes.

Michael was partial to sequined or braided militia jackets with a white shirt and tight black pants and worn with the single glove. Another Michael Jackson Halloween costume idea consists of a black fedora, aviator glasses, black pants and white t-shirt with a large red shirt layered over the t-shirt. If the black fedora is a favored accessory, you will want to wear a black wig beneath it so that strands of hair are strategically hanging down.

You can likely mix up a few different ideas as long as you use recognizable "Michael" accessories such as the jeweled glove, black fedora, wig and aviator glasses. If you can master some dance moves depicted in his music videos, particularly the moonwalk, you will have a winning Michael Jackson Halloween costume that is sure to pay homage to his memory.

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Michael Jackson Dance Moves, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T02:57:00.001-08:00

Author: Joshua Safee

Source: ezinearticles.com

There is no abstinent that Michael Jackson was an figure of the 80's and of pop music. Abounding humans would accept said just six months ago that his finest canicule were able-bodied abaft him. In fact, abounding critics were apperception about how his accessible bout would fare. With his contempo afterlife admitting it seems that humans just can't get abundant of him. There are abounding things to reflect upon, with one of them getting his ball moves.

One of the abounding affidavit why Michael Jackson was so accepted is that he accumulated his music with amazing ball moves. Abounding of us can bethink dancing in top academy to his songs, and artful assorted moves. Thriller is conceivably the one that a lot of humans bethink as it had its own ball accepted to it. Some of the guys even showed up at these dances with their white glove.

Who can overlook the Moonwalk as well? It is debated about if Michael Jackson invented that ball move or not. Whether he did or not though, he is absolutely the one that fabricated it so popular. What abounding humans accept is that the Moonwalk existed but that Michael Jackson was able to yield it, absolute it, and to accomplish it his own. In fact, it was generally said to be his brand ball move.

There are footfall by footfall instructions online to do the Moonwalk too if you are absorbed in it. Conceivably you already new it and you just charge a refresher to get traveling with it again. There are absolutely a few videos online appropriate now that yield all of his ball moves from the accomplished and put them into one place. This is a abundant way for you to see them and to acknowledge all that this man offered to the apple of dancing.

There are absolutely a few automatic ball moves that Michael Jackson alien us to as well. These were in fact alien in the 1970's. They weren't moves that he did abandoned but that he did with several of his ancestors associates if they were accepted as the Jackson 5. Even so, if Michael Jackson did move advanced with a abandoned career he connected these moves as well.

In Las Vegas there are affluence of amateur shows. Several of them cover Michael Jackson and it isn't abundant for these individuals to just attending like him. Instead they aswell accept to apperceive the, "Michael Jackson", appropriate ball moves to accomplish it actual astute in nature. These ball moves weren't just appropriate furnishings but a audible allotment of his aesthetic abilities. There are actual few humans, "Michael Jackson", out there that can do them with the aforementioned top akin of quality.

Michael Jackson will consistently be a fable in the apple of pop music. Abounding of his ball moves are circuitous but that is one of the affidavit why humans lover to apprentice them. There is a active absorption in them too with the casual of this man, so you may accompaniment to see those ball moves in the clubs and added contest already again. The adage that aggregate old is new afresh is actual accurate if it comes to the apple of music and dancing to it.

What is actual hasty for abounding humans to apprentice is that Michael Jackson created about all of his own ball moves. They weren't choreographed by anyone abroad as is the case for abounding artists. With that in mind, you accept to acknowledge just how artistic this man was. Anyone who has apparent him accomplish reside can acquaint you about the affection he had for dancing. He has absolutely been an afflatus to dancers all over the world.

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Top 5 Reasons to Collect Michael Jackson Memorabilia, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T02:56:00.003-08:00

Author: Mari Taylor

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson memorabilia has been on a tear lately. Fans of Michael have always wanted souvenirs and collectable memorabilia of Michael's. Since his passing fans are collecting more than usual, including a huge jump in his music sales almost reaching a gold status again. Michael Jackson's entertainment brought joy and happiness to many lives and still does after his death. Collecting Michael Jackson memorabilia should be inspired from the heart and supported by a budget. The top 5 reasons to collect Michael Jackson memorabilia are...

"Remember The Time" generations to come.

Collect memorabilia to display a visual reference and remembrance of this great artist and entertainer. Michael wowed us with his music and dance. Michael was a great person in life, he gave,, "Michael Jackson", loved and cared for others with a strong and passionate heart. Per his brother Jermaine, Michael was such a loving and giving person that heaven took him back due to the people weren't ready for such a deep person. I truly hope that's not true, we can all spread love and joy to each other "Remember The Time" and places in your own life he made you smile, or...? He brought joy to your life.

Philanthropy was a part of Michael Jackson's Legacy

Michael brought much good to children in need all over the world through his philanthropy. One of the world's greatest humanitarians Michael Jackson was an example to us all in life and now in death. Michael devoted a great deal of his life to helping all children in need including the terminally ill. Michael gave a great deal of time and money too many children's charities during his life as well as leaving one fifth of his assets to children charities in his will per the Associated Press. He loved children and took time when touring to secretly visit sick children.

Neverland was built with the passion to give sick and terminally ill children a place to enjoy their childhood. Michael had special rooms built to accommodate the children to stay over so they could have an opportunity to enjoy childhood, and for a moment not think of only there illnesses. The 2000 edition of The Guinness Book Of World Records listed Michael Jackson breaking the world record for "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star" At that time 39 Charities were listed. He helped charities from the Aids Project L.A., helping kids get off the streets of L.A., Scholarship funds, Children's Institute International, Dreams Come True Charity, Child help USA, Rotary Club of Australia, Society of Singers, NAACP, Trans Africa, UNCF, National Rainbow Coalition, Just to name a few but the list goes on and on.

Passing on a Legacy of memories for the generations

When you pass the memorabilia on to your children and grandchildren you can tell them the stories of your life, where you were, what you were doing and how you felt at the time and the impact Michael had on your own life. Memories of the King of Pop and the greatest music entertainer will live forever in your life as well as passing it on to generations to come and his legacy and yours will live forever in their lives.

Beginning and ending of a great era, he was one of a kind

In 1966 Michael joined his brothers band "The Jackson 5" and in 1968 he made history as one of the original "boy Bands" of Motown family at the young age of 11. Michael sang lead and astounded audiences everywhere. 1975 they were renamed to "The Jacksons" and signed with CBS. Michael also appeared in movies such as "The Wiz" as the scare crow. And moved on to more music in the 1980's where he hit the top 10 charts for a consecutive 80 weeks and 37 of those were number 1. Not only were his songs number on but also his albums, "Michael Jackson", and music dance videos on MTV all hit the top charts. Michael continued to sing and dance through the 1990's selling over 750 million albums. He is the greatest entertainer of all time. And his albums and memorabilia value will increase over time as it already has.

The world will always remember

Michael impacted the world with his unrivalled greatness in song, dance and the world of theatrical arts. His great monumental style will impact future entertainers forever; he laid the foundation to be followed by generations of upcoming entertainers. The memorabilia we collect now will be teaching tools for our future generations.

"My goal in life is to give the world what I was lucky to receive... the ecstasy of divine union through my music and my dance." By Michael Jackson

Authored by Mari Taylor, creator of photographic art. I was inspired to write this article as I created a unique piece of Michael Jackson memorabilia. I invite you to read more about my thoughts about Michael Jackson and see this creation inspired by him at http://www.flashbackproduction.com

Michael Jackson - The Death of an Icon, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-17T02:56:00.001-08:00

Author: Nkorni Tankwa

Source: ezinearticles.com

Today marks the end of an era. Even as I address this article, the words Michael Jackson is asleep seems surreal. For these are words that were not acquire to be accurate anytime anon if at all. Not because he was alone 50 years old, but because at some akin we still had to appear to agreement with the actuality that he was a simple mortal. The gift, the skills, his ability is not usually bedevilled by the boilerplate person. The afterlife of Michael Jackson can not be absolved as the afterlife of just addition amateur or celebrity, for he was a lot added than that. A legend, an icon, even these words do not accord him abundant credit. He accomplished and transcended levels no one could acquire anticipation possible. He awash added annal than any animal getting animate or dead. A Michael Jackson concert was an accident in and of itself. He did things on date which no animal getting could do. He reinvented pop music, giving it addition resonance and accustomed him cocky on her head as the acknowledged king. He addled his admirers and audiences over and over again. You artlessly could not get abundant of a Michael Jackson show. He aggressive millions of artisan by adopting the bar and recreating the limits.

But in all the brightness, the glamor and the acclaim there was something abroad ambuscade in the shadows. Something camp awe-inspiring or even mysterious. The allegations of pedophilia adjoin him did not advice the bazaar that had become, "Michael Jackson", his life. In 1993 a thirteen year old boy accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing him and while no one capital to acquire it, it brought assertive aspects of Michael Jackson to the ahead front. His anytime alteration appearance, his outings with a monkey, his abridgement of absorption in adults or humans his age and his attraction with accouchement anon took centermost stage. He wasn't just a actual accomplished alone any added but an bewilderment to be reckoned with. The allegations were anon alone afterwards he paid a whopping 20 actor dollars to the ancestors of the accuser.

On a claimed akin the afterlife of Michael Jackson or added accurately the afterlife of the artisan brought out alloyed emotions. I had been afterward his plan for as far aback as I can remember. He was my adolescence hero, the aboriginal and the best. The aboriginal time I saw Thriller was in the summer of, "Michael Jackson", 86. I was 8 years old, and at the time, I wasn't abiding what to accomplish of it. It was too abbreviate to be a cine and too continued to be a music video. If there was a bulletin to be gotten from Thriller I didn't get that message. What I got, and what I was abiding of, was I capital to be that guy, I capital to attending sing and ball like him. Every move, every step, every agenda just assume to abatement in the appropriate abode at the appropriate time. It was like annihilation I had anytime seen. I could not accredit to him as a musician, some how that just didn't absolutely cut it, I couldn't alarm him a ballerina or an amateur for I had apparent dancers and entertainers they just didn't abatement in the aforementioned category. His aptitude was aberrant he was at a akin of his own. But as I grew older, it occurred to me that he was boring but absolutely replacing his getting with his personality. Michael Jackson the artisan was boring demography over Michael Jackson the man. His activity in accepted became a accessible comedy and the apple his stage. So he did aggregate he could to accomplish the best of a actual difficult situation. One of the saddest moments was if he climbed on the car alfresco the cloister backyard and did a ball appropriate afterwards he had been accused of adolescent molestation. Every one except for Michael Jackson knew he ability be spending the blow of his activity in prison. The alone way he could accord with that actual actuality was to do what he had done his accomplished activity and that was to perform. A few years beforehand he had dangled his babyish out of his auberge balustrade in Germany in foreground of bags of agreeable fans. Everyone, already afresh anticipation that was a actual alarming affair to do except for Michael, in his apperception he was on stage. Sharing his allowance with the blow of the apple as he had done back the age of 5. Regardless of what you ability anticipate of him, his activity could not acquire been easy. Every footfall he took every move he fabricated was scrutinized with a microscope. Privacy just wasn't something humans accepted if it came to Michael Jackson.

He was a adolescent aerialist who never grew up, and for the longest time we admired and accepted him for it. So he did what he could to authority on. He acclimated artificial surgeries to about-face the crumbling process, he congenital a affair esplanade about his home, he amidst him cocky with accouchement all the while giving us what he anticipation we wanted. No one told him that it was inappropriate for a man his age to beddy-bye in the aforementioned bed with children, no one told him that he had to abound up and acquire the responsibilities that goes forth with adulthood. No one told him that attributes will eventually yield its course. If it assuredly did, we fabricated fun of him, we alleged him every name in the book, wacko, criminal, pedophile, adolescent molester, he reacted the alone way he knew how. He performed and performed and performed until his artless affection gave out.

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Michael Jackson Tribute - He Inspired Me & So Many Others, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-16T13:29:00.003-08:00

Author: Joy Bing Fleming

Source: ezinearticles.com

My Michael Jackson Tribute begins by saying that Michael is an example of someone who did what he was passionate about. He lived his life's purpose and passions. He loved singing, dancing, performing, etc.

I'd like to share some stories of what he means to me. When I was 9 years old, the Motown 25 Special came on TV. Michael sang "Billie Jean" and debuted the moonwalk. My family recorded the show, and I watched it every day for at least a month. I was so amazed by him. From that moment on, I loved dancing. I started making up dances to every song that I heard on the radio. Years later, I even had my own dance business.

In 1984, my parents took me to see The Victory Tour. My parents purchased a Michael Jackson poster that is still hanging up in my room to this day. I also still have a drawer in my room with Michael Jackson memorabilia. I'm so glad that I kept everything.

As a child, every year, I had a Michael Jackson birthday cake. He was a big part of my childhood, and I am so thankful for every joyful moment.

On Sept. 10, 2001 (the day before 9/11), I was in New York City for Michael's 30th Anniversary Celebration. After that show, I called my mother, and I told her all about it. Later, she commented that the phone call was the happiest and most excited she's ever heard me. I think that God really made that show possible. God allowed Michael to put smiles on so many faces that night. We were able to have a night full of joy and happiness (before the terrorist attacks the next day).

I had tickets to see Michael in concert on July 18, 2009. It would've been another exciting day for me. However, I'm so happy and grateful that I was able to attend the concert in 2001, and I have so many wonderful memories of Michael that I will carry with me. His music will live on forever.

Michael is in the Guinness Book of World Records for selling more albums than any other artist. He has touched so many people's lives all around the world.

Reverend Run (from Run DMC) said, "Michael Jackson", that after he heard Michael's song, "Ben", he knew he wanted to be an entertainer.
Kobe Bryant said that Michael told him that it was okay to be different. By different, he meant that it was okay to, "Michael Jackson", be immersed in your craft. Kobe said that Michael's success didn't just happen by chance. Michael had goals/dreams, and he made them happen.
One of my friends from high school told me that because of Michael's song, "Man in the Mirror," he decided to go into the nonprofit/human services realm and run for office.
Another friend told me that when he was younger, his football coach told him to study Michael Jackson. Michael had such a positive energy about him. His coach said that's the kind of energy you want to give off.
Michael was the 1st African American artist to be played on MTV. He paved the way for so many other artists.

Michael was also a humanitarian. He loved helping people (especially children). He had such a kind heart.

He was an extremely hard worker. He paid attention to detail, and he made his dreams become a reality.

Let's all strive to work a little bit harder, set goals, and make our dreams comes true. Let's also always remember about the importance of giving back and helping others. Think of ways you can make a difference in someone's life. Put a smile on a stranger's face. Go out and do something you're passionate about. Discover and live your life's purpose and passions. Do something to make the world a better place.

My Michael Jackson Tribute comes to a close with the following quote from Michael's song, "Man in the Mirror."

"If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make that change."

Joy is an inspirational blogger who teaches, empowers, and motivates people to discover their passions, fulfill their dreams, and achieve their life's purpose. Get inspirational quotes, articles, books, etc at her website - http://www.LifePassion.net

Michael Jackson's Entrepreneur Characteristics, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-16T13:29:00.001-08:00

Author: Ade Shokoya

Source: ezinearticles.com

Today the apple awoke to the sad account that Michael Jackson - the allegorical King of Pop - had died.

Personally, I still can't accept the news. I assumption I accept to still be in shock.

You see, I grew up on Michael Jackson and can bethink spending endless hours aggravating to absolute his Moonwalk. (The alone time I even came abutting to accepting it appropriate was a few years ago, if I ran out of beef on a affective treadmill. For a breach additional it looked like I was accomplishing the Moonwalk - an apparition bound burst if I fell of the treadmill and concluded up on my back.)

Whether you're a fan of his music or not, there's no abstinent that Michael Jackson had a big access on accepted culture. And for a time, he was the best in his field.

So today, let's yield a quick attending at Michael Jackson's ambitious characteristics:

Continuous Improvement - From the adolescent age of 5, Michael Jackson spent endless hours practising and perfecting his singing and ball routines. A addiction he maintained for a lot of of his life.

As entrepreneurs, we accept to aswell accomplish to connected acquirements and continuously advance our ability and accomplishment set so that we can accomplish bigger in our called markets. We reside in a apple that is in connected alteration - area aggregate is either growing or shrinking, accretion or contracting.

It is absurd to handle a akin success greater than our akin of growth. And the added, "Michael Jackson", we learn, the added we grow.

Vision - Through his work, Michael Jackson displayed the administrator appropriate of vision. As a artistic artist, Michael Jackson gave activity to his visions.

Every above accomplishment in history has been accomplished by visionaries - humans who lived in a apple that was, but saw a apple that could be. And if you anticipate about it, entrepreneurs are visionaries and artistic artists too. We yield account from our apperception and accompany them into reality.

Back if anybody anticipation such an abstraction was impossible, the Wright Brothers had visions of man getting able to fly. Now not a day goes by afterwards us seeing an aircraft in the sky.

Which proves that "whatever the apperception can accept can be achieved"

Innovation - There is no agnosticism that Michael Jackson was an innovator. He learnt from the greats of his time -- James Brown, Elvis, etc. He alloyed Funk, Soul and Rock and created his own sound, appearance and moves. Anticipate aback to the 'white glove', the 'Moonwalk' and the 'Thriller' Zombie video.

Yep - Michael Jackson was BAD!

As business owners, it's important we advance this administrator characteristic. Because adverse to accepted belief, you don't consistently accept to appear up with something absolutely originally to accomplish as an entrepreneur. Sometimes, all you charge do is advance something that already exists, again repackage and reposition it.

Dell didn't actualize new computers - they just gave the bazaar the adventitious to body computers to alone specification.

Uniqueness - From a actual adolescent age, Michael Jackson, "Michael Jackson", was positioned as talented, different and the best amidst his peers. Abounding added artists were aggressive by him - but every few dared to attempt adjoin him.

This administrator appropriate is capital to your business success. Especially if you are the brand. For example, there are abounding allocution appearance articles on the market. But there is alone one Oprah Winfrey. And appropriate now, no one can anon attempt with her.

As entrepreneurs, we charge to consistently analysis our different affairs points. And pay abutting absorption to what our antagonism is doing. Because that's how we favourably position ourselves aural our market.

Value Focus - We've all apparent images of humans arrant and amazement at Michael Jackson concerts. That's how abundant his admirers (= customers) admired and accepted Michael Jackson's product. And his 1982 anthology 'Thriller' is still the best affairs anthology of all time.

And even afterwards all the altercation that amidst him, Michael Jackson still had so abounding loyal admirers that aural hours of announcement 50 dates at the London O2 Arena, all tickets area awash out.

Talk about chump loyalty!

The administrator appropriate of absorption on chump needs and giving them amount is capital to your business success. Because amount and account are the foundation of any acknowledged business. In fact, I'd even go as far as to say that it's a prerequisite for any business.

Nowadays, barter accept so abounding options to accept from. So if your account or artefact does not accommodated their expectations, they'll go elsewhere. But the accuracy is, a lot of barter wish to be loyal. Too abounding options advance to advice afflict and confusion. And they adjure that you can accord them what they want, so they can access into a continued term, mutually benign accord with you.

Nike and Harley Davidson accept loyal customers. And so can you.

Think of your customer, anticipate of 'Thriller', anticipate of Michael Jackson.

RIP Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)

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Ade Shokoya is a writer, public speaker, business mentor and founder of http://www.ItsAnEntrepreneursWorld.com

Michael Jackson's Special Life Introduction, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-16T12:00:00.003-08:00

Author: Alicetian

Source: articlesbase.com

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 â€" June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist and entertainer. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Popâ€ in subsequent years, his 1982 Thriller is the world's best-selling record of all time and four other solo studio albums are also among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995). Â Â Â Â In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thrillerâ€"credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional toolâ€"helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced many hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists. Â Â One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Recordsâ€"including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"â€"13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo careerâ€"more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era. Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades. He died unexpectedly on June 25, 2009, aged 50, of a suspected heart attack or cardiac arrest. The specific cause of death is yet to be determined Â Michael Jackson was fascinated by celebrity tragedy. He had a statue of Marilyn Monroe in his home and studied the sad Hollywood exile of Charlie Chaplin. He married the daughter of Elvis Presley.Jackson met his own untimely death Thursday at age 50, and more than any of those past icons, he left a complicated legacy. As a child star, he was so talented he seemed lit from within; as a middle-aged man, he was viewed as something akin to a visiting alien who, like Tinkerbell, would cease to exist if the applause ever stopped. It was impossible in the early 1980s to imagine the surreal final chapters of Jackson's life. In that decade, he became the world's most popular entertainer thanks to a series of hit records -- â€œBeat It,â€ "Billie Jean," â€œThrillerâ€ -- and dazzling music videos. Perhaps the best dancer of his generation, he created his own iconography: the single shiny glove, the Moonwalk, the signature red jacket and the Neverland Ranch.In recent years, he inspired fascination for reasons that had nothing to do with music. Years of plastic surgery had made his face a bizarre landscape. He was deeply in debt and had lost his way as a musician. He had not toured since 1997 or released new songs since 2001. Instead, "Michael Jackson", of music videos, the images of Jackson beamed around the world were tabloid reports about his strange personal behavior, including allegations of child molestation, or the latest failed relaunch of his career. A frail-looking Jackson had spent his last weeks in rehearsal for an ambitious comeback attempt and 50 already-sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena. A major motivation was the $300 million in debt run up by a star who lived like royalty even though his self-declared title of King of Pop was more about the past than the present. "It's one of the greatest losses," said Tommy Mottola, former president of Sony Music, which released Jackson's music for 16 years. "In pop history, there's a triumvirate of pop icons: Sinatra, Elvis and Michael, that define the whole culture. . . . His music bridged races and ages and, "Michael Jackson", absolutely defined the video age. Nothing that came before him or that has come after him will ever be as big as he was."Jackson "had it all. . . . talent, grace, professionalism and dedication," said Quincy Jones, Jackson's collaborator on his most important albums and the movie "The Wiz." "He was the consummate entertainer, and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him." Jackson was born Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary, Ind. His mother, Katherine, would say that there was something special about the fifth of her nine children. "I don't believe in reincarnation," she said, "but you know how babies move uncoordinated? He never moved that way. When he danced, it was like he was an older person."Katherine Jackson, who worked for Sears, Roebuck and Co., taught her children folk songs. Her husband, Joseph, a crane operator who once played with the R&B band the Falcons, played guitar and coached his sons. The boys were soon performing at local benefits. Michael took command of the group even as a chubby-cheeked kindergartner. "He was so energetic that at 5 years old he was like a leader," brother Jackie once told Rolling Stone magazine. "We saw that. So we said, 'Hey, Michael, you be the lead guy.' The audience ate it up."By 1968, the Jacksons had cut singles for a local Indiana label called Steeltown. At an engagement that year at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, singer Gladys Knight and pianist Billy Taylor saw their act and recommended them to Motown founder Berry Gordy. So did Diana Ross after sharing a stage with the quintet at a "Soul Weekend" in Gary.Ross said later that she saw herself in the talented and driven Michael. "He could be my son," she said. Another Motown legend, Smokey Robinson, would describe the young performer as "a strange and lovely child, an old soul in the body of a boy." Motown moved the Jacksons to California, and in August 1968 they gave a breakthrough performance at a Beverly Hills club called The Daisy. Their first album, "Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5," was released in December 1969, and it yielded the No. 1 hit "I Want You Back," with 11-year-old Michael on the lead vocals. "ABC," â€œIâ€™ll Be Thereâ€ and other hits followed, and the group soon had their own television series, a Saturday morning cartoon and an array of licensed merchandise aimed at youngsters.There was a price: childhood."I never had the chance to do the fun things kids do," Jackson once explained. "There was no Christmas, no holiday celebrating. So now you try to compensate for some of that loss."Joseph Jackson ruled the family, by most accounts, with his fists and a bellowing rage. In a 2003 documentary by British journalist Martin Bashir, Jackson said his father often brandished a belt during rehearsals and hit his sons or shoved them into walls if they made a misstep."We were terrified of him," Jackson said.In the Bashir interviews, the singer said his father ridiculed him for his pug nose and adolescent acne. He also described, with obvious discomfort, having to listen to an older brother have sex with a woman in the hotel bedroom they shared. 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Looking For Michael Jackson Collectibles, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-16T12:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Victor Epand

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson, the self-proclaimed "King of Pop", has a fan following that few other celebrities have ever acquired. From his early childhood singing with his brothers, the Jackson Five, to his top selling records Thriller and Dangerous, Michael Jackson (MJ) is known to fans the world around, and regardless of all the controversy that has surrounded his life over the past decade, fans and haters alike are collecting MJ memorabilia like never before.

In fact, all the controversy that has surrounded Michael's life over the past few years has actually increased the search for hard to find and rare Michael Jackson memorabilia and collectibles.

The great thing about huge celebrities known the world around, is that regardless of mistakes that they have made in their lives, their fans will always be loyal followers until the very end. Similarly, MJ followers will do their very best to collect and document anything that makes them feel closer to him.

When looking for Michael Jackson collectibles there are many routes that dedicated collectors can take in order to obtain such items. Doing a simple web search for Michael Jackson collectibles will bring up numerous websites, fan clubs, and organizations that are selling or auctioning off such collectibles. However, the problem is that due to the extraordinary fame and obsession with Jackson, many items that are labeled or branded as collectibles are in fact knock-offs or replications of actual memorabilia.

Whenever a celebrity obtains the type of notoriety that a mega star such as Michael Jackson has garnered over the years, forgers and money hungry individuals have created countless knock-off items which they claim are authentic or endorsed by the pop sensation himself. However, the legitimacy of these items are generally questionable.

If you are serious about MJ collectibles then you should do your homework before making random purchases. The first thing you should do is always make sure that any collectible you are about to purchase is legitimate and or is actually endorsed by the pop start himself or his family. The best way to achieve this is to visit Celebrity Memorabilia stores and, "Michael Jackson", inquire about any of his collectibles that they may have for sale. You will then want to contact the Better Business Bureau to make sure that the store you are thinking of making a purchase in is approved. You should also search for collectibles that come with a certificate of authentication.

However, you could also contact the organization that created the certificate of authentication and check out their credentials with the Better Business Bureau to make sure that they have professional business practices and a proven reputation of providing authentic memorabilia.

Another great place to search for MJ memorabilia is via Michael Jackson's official website. Any items that are for sale on the celebrity's personal website are generally one hundred percent authentic, "Michael Jackson", and proven. This is generally the best method to take when looking for and purchasing Michael Jackson memorabilia and collectibles.

Victor Epand is an expert consultant for autographed celebrity photos, celebrity collectibles, and autographed art. You will find it all at these sites for autographed celebrity photos, Michael Jackson celebrity collectibles.

Michael Jackson's Latest Album Has Flopped, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-15T00:00:00.003-08:00

Author: Matthew Keegan

Source: articleage.com

One month after being cleared of sex assault charges, Michael Jackson's latest album, The Essential Michael Jackson, has flopped. In the first week of its release only 8000 copies were sold. At this pace it will take nearly one hundred years to equal his most popular album, Thriller, which has sold 40 million copies. Jackson may have been cleared of all charges, but his fans aren't buying his product. Is this a portent of things to come? Let's look at some of the reasons why Michael Jackson may be long "past peak" when it comes to entertaining in the US.
The Michael Jackson Trial got the attention of Americans in the first half of 2005 as the drama was played out nightly on cable news shows. Indeed, it seemed as if CNN and Fox News were battling to be the first one to bring the latest and greatest information to viewers. Finally, in June, the verdict was in: not guilty. The Jackson legal team breathed a sigh of relief and pundits predicted that Jackson would recover over the next year.
So, why has The Essential Michael Jackson flopped? Certainly it isn't because of the quality of the songs which include Jackson 5 favorites: "Rockin' Robin", "Ben", and "ABC" as well as "The Girl is Mine" recorded with Paul McCartney and and "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" with Seidah Garrett, "Michael Jackson", . True, it does not contain new material, but the song list should be popular enough to grab the attention of Jackson devotees. It hasn't. More than likely there are other reasons why it is a slow seller including:
1. The Trial. Jackson may have been cleared of all charges, but this is the second time he has been raked through the coals over alleged behavior. Whether you believe him to be guilty or not, all the publicity did nothing but hurt Jackson. Additionally, the trial just got over...why didn't record producers, "Michael Jackson", wait six months or more to release this album? Oh yeah, someone has to pay his legal bills!
2. Changing Tastes. American music tastes change quickly. What was acceptable a few years ago is not necessarily acceptable today. In Europe, Jackson's music is still widely accepted. Hmmm... me thinks that Germany or France may put up with him.
3. The Weird Factor. Okay, I have to mention it. Jackson just looks weird. Compared to when he was a kid and also a young adult, Jackson looks nothing like he used to look. Is he white? Is he black? Is he male? Is he female? These are some of the questions asked by fans and followers. Weirdness sells...to a point. Track the career of Boy George for comparison purposes.
Personally, I think Jackson was guilty of at least some of the charges and I believe that many fans think the same way. You can be a very good singer, but after awhile fans will tire of all the negative attention and go elsewhere. Witness O.J. Simpon's life post trial and you can expect Jackson to have a similar fate.
Unless, of course, Michael Jackson moves to Europe.
Matt writes on a variety of topics as well as designs and manages web sites. Please visit The Article Writer to preview his portfolio.

Michael Jackson's Death - Potential Criminal Liability, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-15T00:00:00.001-08:00

Author: John T. Floyd

Source: ezinearticles.com

Doctors Move to Hire Criminal Defense Attorney Vital in Protecting His Reputation and Liberty in the Jackson Whirlwind

The death of celebrity brings out the worst in humanity. The recent death of singer/entertainer Michael Jackson has once again proven this tragic point. We have seen it all before: the lurid headlines, anonymous sources, and grist mill of rumors all designed to insinuate wrongdoing by any and every one associated with the celebrity-figure from nanny to granny. To paraphrase American author Ann Morrow Lindberg, we make our heroes in America only to destroy them.

Michael Jackson was a phenomenal individual. His creative genius transcended even greatness. It was that creative genius that allowed him to survive child sexual molestation scandals, a seemingly endless array of medical problems, and nagging reports of a litany of drug addictions. The public will never know the whole truth about the private life of Michael Jackson. The purveyors of smut and misinformation, "Michael Jackson", will see to that. Mark Twain once said that a lie will travel around the world before the truth can put on its socks.

Dr. Conrad Murray, a cardiologist with practiced in Houston and Las Vegas, discovered the singer's near lifeless body in the bedroom of the Los Angeles mansion where Jackson was living. The doctor performed CPR in an effort to revive Jackson and was present when Jackson was pronounced dead in the emergency room of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The doctor is discovering quickly that the media does not always get it right the first time.

Almost immediately media reports began to circulate linking Dr. Murray to injections of the narcotic drug Demerol (and now Morphine, Vicodin, Diprivan and who knows what else), prior to Jackson's death. The reports were fueled by misinformation that Dr. Murray had mysteriously disappeared after reporting Jackson's death; that he had refused to meet with Jackson family members; that he refused to sign a death certificate; and was even evading the police who wanted to discuss with him the timeline of events leading up to the singer's death.

The direct and indirect implication of these sensational media reports was that Dr. Murray was somehow responsible for Jackson's untimely death. We don't know what happened in that Los Angeles mansion the day Jackson died or the events leading up the singer's death. The Los Angeles police department is still investigating that matter, sifting through the stories trying to determine fact from rumor, in an effort to determine what, if any, criminal wrongdoing may have been associated with the death of the man who gave the world "Thriller."

As criminal defense attorneys, we are committed to facts-not speculation, suspicion or innuendo. The news media should be committed to the same principle, but the mainstream media outlets have been so concerned about being left behind the eight ball in the Jackson case that they have resorted to tabloid-style journalism in their coverage of the singer's death. Many media outlets have reported rumor as fact resulting in death threats to Dr. Murray. We find this entire turn of events to be rather sordid and unseemly.

In the meantime, Dr. Murray did the only rational, responsible thing he could do. He hired a Houston criminal defense lawyer, Ed Chernoff, to protect not only his professional integrity but to guide him through the horrific legal maze now confronting him. Dr. Murray is now speaking through his legal representative to clear up many of the media-generated misrepresentations concerning his involvement in Jackson's death.

Dr. Murray's counsel has empathically informed the media, just as Dr. Murray told the LAPD, that he has never prescribed Demerol or any other addictive pain-killing medication to Jackson. The doctor's counsel further said Dr. Murray happened to pass Jackson's bedroom on the afternoon the singer died and noticed he was experiencing difficulty breathing. The doctor, according to counsel, immediately began administering CPR after finding a faint pulse in Jackson's femoral artery.

Since the doctor did not know the physical address of the mansion where Jackson was living, he was forced to seek and locate staff members who knew the mansion's physical address and who could make the 911 emergency call. Dr. Murray stayed with Jackson as he was transported in an ambulance to the UCLA medical center and remained in the emergency room as the medical staff unsuccessfully tried to revive the singer.

When asked to sign a death certificate, Dr. Murray refused, saying he believed an autopsy should be performed to determine the exact cause of death. That was a responsible decision because the singer had not exhibited any signs of a serious medical problem in the days leading up to his death-a period during which he had engaged in intense rehearsals for an upcoming 50-city concert tour.

Further, according to his lawyer, after Jackson had been officially pronounced dead, Dr. Murray met with members of the Jackson family to inform them about what had transpired leading up to the singer's death and to offer his personal condolences to them.

As evidenced by the criminal indictments returned in connection with the 1977 death of Elvis Presley and the 2007 death of Anna Nicole Smith, it is understandable that there would be speculation about Dr. Murray's relationship with Michael Jackson, particularly since the doctor only met the singer several months ago.

In the wake of Elvis Presley's death, the flamboyant singer's personal physician Dr. George Nichopoolas was indicted on 14 counts of over-prescribing drugs to Presley and fellow rockabilly crooner Jerry Lee Lewis. The indictment charged that Nichopoolas had prescribed 10,000 serious addictive drugs to Presley alone. The doctor, however, was acquitted of all charges, although his medical license was ultimately permanently revoked by a Tennessee medical board.

In the Anna Nicole Smith case, two of Smith's personal physicians (Sandeep Kapoor and Kristine Eroshevich) and her attorney/boy friend Howard Stern were indicted for allegedly providing the buxom blonde actress with a steady diet of pills and opiates. In a press conference after the announcement of the indictments, California's 70-year-old Attorney General and possible 2010 gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown told attending reporters in March 2009:

"There is a general tolerance and indulgence of drugs. Everyone knows a doctor, many people take sleeping pills and then they take another pill, we have drug advertising. The American people are being propagandized to be more tolerance of drugs ... I personally think this is damn serious and I hope these courts take it more seriously than they have in the past and this is only one in a series of efforts to crack down on doctors. We've already gone after a hundred other doctors and we'll be stepping up the prosecution in the months ahead."

That is precisely why Dr. Murray quickly secured legal representation. Politicians seeking higher office are worse than tabloid journalists running amuck. There is nothing sacred-certainly not the truth, honesty, or integrity.

Attorney General Brown is actually a Johnny-come-lately in the crackdown on "pain doctors." The doctor almost universally recognized as the original "pain doctor" is a Virginia physician named William Hurwitz. He believed in prescribing whatever amount of narcotics was necessary to effectively manage pain. Dr. Hurwitz quickly found himself at odds with the Virginia Board of Medicine and in 2003 the board found "fault" with some of his prescription practices but ruled the doctor had engaged in them "in good faith."

The federal government was not so kind and understanding. Federal prosecutors targeted Hurwitz for drug distribution prosecution. In 2004 the doctor was convicted of more than 50 counts, sentenced to four 25-year terms, and forty-six 15-year terms-all of which were to be served concurrently. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, however, in August 2006 reversed his conviction and ordered that the doctor be retried.

The Government was not deterred by this appeal setback. In March 2007 the government initiated its second prosecution of Hurwitz. This time a jury convicted him of 16 counts of drug trafficking in connection with prescribing pain medication to his patients but acquitted him on another 17 counts of drug trafficking. The trial judge dismissed the remaining 12 counts, and in July 2007 the judge sentenced the doctor to four years and nine months in a federal prison. He remains in federal custody.

The indictments in the Presley/Smith cases, and the multiple convictions of Dr. Hurwitz, virtually guarantees that there will be criminal indictments flowing from the death of Michael Jackson. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office and police investigators have removed a significant amount of physical evidence, reportedly several large bags of drugs and possible syringes from the LA mansion where Jackson was living. The LAPD is contacting every pharmacist in the county about prescriptions that may have been intended for the singer (whether in his name or in a fictitious name as is common in prescription fraud cases). Michael Jackson was sued by one pharmacy that claimed the singer owed them over $100,000 for a two year balance on prescriptions they alone had filled for him. Will they be the target of a criminal investigation? Doctors, pharmacists, friends, family, and the usual entourage of hangers-on should all follow the lead of, "Michael Jackson", Dr. Murray and seek the advice, guidance, and protection of experienced legal counsel. Anyone that may have prescribed or administered to Michael Jackson a pill or a shot stands a good chance of being swept up in the whirlwind of prosecution that is sure to follow. Top tier legal representation is a must for anyone that is questioned by investigators in this matter.

As is usually the situation in high-profile cases in Los Angeles, legal experts are already lining up to question the integrity of the investigation being conducted by the LAPD. The experts point to the fact that a moving van of some sort was seen pulling up to the Jackson mansion and hauling away undisclosed items shortly after his death. The legal experts have noted that criminal defense attorneys will have a field day asserting that the "investigation" was either compromised or impeded by the post-Jackson- death removal of items from the mansion.

In the end, we feel fairly confident in saying Michael Jackson's death will most likely be resolved in a courtroom by attorneys representing the State of California, the Jackson family, and the individuals who may be indicted in connection with the singer's death. It will play, and end, like most opera tragedies.

By: Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair

What really killed Michael Jackson? Full list, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-13T09:05:00.003-08:00

Author: Dawood Mamedoff

Source: articlesbase.com

So many articles are being written today dedicated to Michael Jacksonâ€™s sudden death. However no one yet knows about the real causes of it. The only official assumption is that M.Jacksonâ€™s heart stopped to beat due to misuse of painkiller drugs that were prescribed to him by his personal doctors. But no one speaks about really solid reasons behind this tragedy, at least those which forced him to use so many pills that eventually killed him. Here we have tried to bring up the list of known injuries and other facts that negatively affected Michael Jacksonâ€™s health throughout his career:1979. Aged 21, Michael Jackson fell while practicing his slick dance moves and broke his nose during a complex dance routine. His first nose surgery was actually necessary, but it was not a complete success. The operation left permanent physical and cosmetic complications. Later on he complained of breathing difficulties that would affect his career. He was referred to Dr. Steven Hoefflin, who performed Jackson's second rhinoplasty and other subsequent operations. Jackson ended up having several more rhinoplastic surgeries. 1984 â€" The special effects went wrong when 25-year-old entertainer was singing his hit "Billie Jean" for a Pepsi Cola commercial in Los Angeles on 27.01.1984. Michael Jackson had been taken to a hospital where he was treated for second degree burns. He was reportedly having a discomfort and hair loss what resulted in a major surgery on his scalp after that case. 1986 - Michael Jackson was diagnosed with Vitiligo and Lupus. Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune syndrome that can injure any part of the body, skin, joints, and organs inside the body. Extreme fatigue and joint pain are common with Lupus. There is no cure for Vitiligo, nor is there a cure for Lupus. 1990 â€" On June 04, 1990 Michael Jackson was hospitalized with chest pains. He was taken to the emergency room of hospital in Santa Monica complaining of chest discomfort and pains. No additional details were released. 1995 - Michael Jackson was hospitalized suffering from apparent dehydration and low blood pressure. The 37-year-old entertainer collapsed on stage during a rehearsal at the Beacon Theater in New York on December 6, 1995. Emergency service received a call the theater saying Jackson was not breathing, but when they arrived minutes later he was awake and alert, according to his spokesman. Emergency workers determined that Jackson was suffering from exhaustion, dehydration and dangerously low blood pressure measured 70 over 40.1999 - On June 29, 1999 at the Olympic stadium in Munich, Germany, Michael Jackson fell more than 50 feet, after the bridge that he was performing on collapsed. The bridge was supposed to drop during Jacksonâ€™s performance, but it separated too soon and the middle section fell into the pit of the stage as Michael sang his environmental awareness song â€œEarth Song.â€ After the show, he was taken to a Munich hospital suffering from a few bruises and minor burns. 2001 â€" Just days before the planned speech at the famous Oxford Union M.Jackson fractured the bone in a fall at his home, the Neverland Valley Ranch in California. Despite having his leg plastered up to his knee he visited and had a speech about Heal The Kids at the Oxford Union.2005 â€" Despite of the ultimate acquittal from the child molestation accusation, lawsuits that lasted in total more than a year had a huge negative effect both on M.Jacksonâ€™s mentality and physical state. Continuously attending the court sessions and receiving a massive critics from the media drove him to chronic depression. Once he stayed at home instead of attending on of the trials, "Michael Jackson", to recuperate from a back injury. After being proclaimed as not guilty Jackson again sought medical attention for a back injury and dehydration.Childhood â€" Michael Jackson claimed that his father abused him both emotionally and physically. This obviously had started a self-destructive pattern that continued into his adulthood. Michael also was denied a normal childhood, being thrust into fame with the "Jackson 5" at an early age. Perhaps this is why Jackson was so fascinated with the fantasy of "Peter Pan and Neverland". Furthermore while being a child he was obviously not happy with his appearance. And later on that obsession entailed a number ofÂ plastic surgeries on his nose and chin, transformation from afro-american to white. Based on above we may conclude that despite the adoration, "Michael Jackson", of millions of fans around the world, the respect and love of other celebrities, numerous talents of a singer, dancer and composer Michael Jackson did not love himself. This ultimately led him down a lonely road of isolation and despair and ended in tragedy.

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Where to download and save Michael Jackson memorial service YouTube video?, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-13T09:05:00.001-08:00

Author: freedoor1

Source: articlesbase.com

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The Ins And Outs Of Michael Jackson's Relationships, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-12T01:10:00.003-08:00

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Source: articledashboard.com

He is excitable, spontaneous, and easily aroused emotionally and sexually. Michael Jackson falls in love very quickly and has little self-restraint or concern for propriety when his feelings have been stirred. However, it may be difficult for Michael to sustain relationships after the first rush of excitement wanes, especially if Jackson's partner is basically a conservative person who does not like to change or experiment. Nontraditional relationships appeal to Michael Jackson, and personal freedom is or paramount importance to him.

As he is quickly aroused, he also likes to play with fire. A bit of a Don Juan, Michael Jackson seeks adventures in love relationships, but tends to be somewhat promiscuous. Jackson tends to lead a modern way of life; his style of clothes as well as general life style.

Michael Jackson tends to have strange quirks, idiosyncrasies, or domestic habits, and he may feel that he does not fit in with normal people. These could be endearing eccentricities, or truly outlandish tastes and behavior. Establishing a steady routine and rhythm in his life and relationships would be very beneficial but may not be easily achieved. Ideally Michael Jackson, "Michael Jackson", can create a unique lifestyle that affords him a lot of personal space, freedom, and flexibility to follow his own somewhat erratic rhythms - while at the same time providing some order and consistency. There is a current of emotional discontent or restlessness within Michael also, which may be reflected in unstable personal relationships of the on again/off again variety. Michael Jackson craves change and excitement whether he realizes it consciously or not.

Tenderhearted and sympathetic to an unusual degree, Michael Jackson has an understanding of other people's feelings and needs which borders on telepathy. Michael Jackson is extremely compassionate and cannot bear to see any fellow creature - human or animal - suffer. Because of his kindness and nonjudgmental attitude, people suffering from pain or confusion are drawn to Jackson for help, which he readily gives. Sometimes Jackson's soft-heartedness is taken advantage of.

He is a gentle, poetic soul and has a great love and affinity for music. Because many of his feelings are vague and he cannot easily verbalize how he experiences life, music seems a natural language for Jackson. He is also extremely romantic and often in love with love.

Michael Jackson craves love, appreciation and attention from others and hates to be ignored. He is rather susceptible to flattery and loves to feel special. Jackson enjoys a touch of drama and color in his love relationships and he is impressed by grand romantic gestures or extravagant expressions of generosity.

Michael is attracted to foreigners, exotic places, traveling, and to people who can expand his horizons, teach him something, or show Jackson places and worlds he has never experienced before. Sharing a philosophy or ideal with his love partner is important to him.

Also, Michael Jackson feels love and kinship for people everywhere, not only with his own family, nationality, or group. Finding similarities and making links between people from differing backgrounds or with different perspectives is a gift of his.

When it comes to love relationships, Jackson is likely to feel pulled in several directions at once. In addition to his desire for depth and security in his relationships, Michael Jackson has an impulsive side and a need for a lot of variety and excitement, as discussed in the following paragraphs. These urges do not have to conflict, but they certainly can, especially if Michael acts on his spontaneous impulses without much consideration for their long-term effects on his personal life.

Loyalty, fidelity and security are very important to Michael Jackson in love relationships. He is cautious about giving his heart away but true to the one who does win his love. His tastes are simple, even austere, and he does not appreciate frivolity. Jackson is interested in a person's character and inner qualities far more than in his or her appearance. Casual or superficial relationships do not interest Michael Jackson at all, for love seems to get deeper and richer and more satisfying for him with time, "Michael Jackson", .

Movie Review - Michael Jackson's This is It, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-12T01:10:00.001-08:00

Author: J L Hill

Source: ezinearticles.com

I have never held back about my sour feelings about the late Michael Jackson, but I did think it was important for me to see Michael Jackson's This Is It, the concert film documenting MJ's rehearsals of the concert series of the same name which was scheduled to start on July 13, 2009, but canceled because of MJ's death on June 25, 2009.

It's hard to tell a life-story, "Michael Jackson", with mere behind the scenes footage,, "Michael Jackson", and anyone expecting the movie to be a biography will be disappointed. Instead, what the movie offered was a rare glimpse of MJ at work. And what a glimpse that turns out to be indeed.

One of the biggest impacts the movie is likely to have on moviegoers is to dispel, once and for all, the myth that MJ was a frail, over-medicated icon, who was too sick and feeble to have really been able to pull off a multi-billion dollar tour. If he was as sick and frail as he was purported to be, his appearance certainly doesn't reflect it. If he was as medicated on painkillers as was revealed after his death, there is no hint of that in his perfectly synchronized movements while he practiced dance steps with people more than twenty years his junior.

Indeed there's nothing about MJ that one sees in the movie to suggest he was a plaintive, past his time musician, as he was so often caricaturized by the tabloids. Instead, what one gets to see is a MJ who is fully engaged and firmly in control as he instructs dancers and instrumentalists on what to do and oversees choreography and lighting changes.

The MJ one sees rehearsing in the movie is as vibrant, energetic and as animated as the moon-walking, crotch-grabbing, sequined-jacket-wearing Jackson in his prime. When he belts out classics such as "Wanna Be Startin' Something", "Thriller", "Smooth Criminal", "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" and "The Way you Make Me Feel", it's the larger-than-life MJ one gets to see once again - and not just because he was on a giant IMAX screen.

However, if there's one thing about the movie that some may find to be a bit of a drag, it's the special tour films and backstage interviews with gushing, starry-eyed dancers, musicians and others in Jackson's troup. The objection is not because these interspersed clips are uninteresting, but because they tend to interrupt the main attraction.

My verdict? This Is It would have made a great tour. But now that Jackson's gone, there's no telling how big a success that tour would have been. Nonetheless, the rumors were false. The naysayers were plain wrong. Whatever his personal travails might have been, more than two-decades after his prime, MJ the musician, still had it in him. And I am now no longer ashamed to have his greatest hits in my mp3 collection.

JL Hill is a former Long Island girl living in southeastern PA with her wonderful husband and a small black & white cat. You can read her popular pop culture blog, JLG365, here and follow her on Twitter @JLG365.

Film Review - Michael Jackson's This is it (2009), Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-10T06:30:00.003-08:00

Author: Todd Murphy

Source: ezinearticles.com

BOTTOM LINE: A fitting tribute to the late Michael Jackson, "This Is It" provides well edited rehearsal footage of those performances he was due to give in London which fans will no doubt cherish, although this pseudo-documentary could have had more coverage of Jackson's interactions with those around him rather than the fleeting glimpses we are ultimately given.

THE GOOD: No story was bigger in the entertainment world this year than the untimely passing of the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Due to give his final concert tour in London, Jackson had a documentary crew follow every stage of its preparation for his personal archive. Concert director Kenny Ortega has now assembled moments from this footage in to a fitting tribute documentary of the man himself and his final months putting together the show that would have topped all those that came before. Fans will no doubt cherish this piece of history, and non-fans have much to enjoy as well as "This Is It" takes us through all of Jackson's biggest hits, including rehearsal footage, newly filmed sequences for the video screen in the concert, and some personal moments of the man himself where if nothing else, we get to see how professional and perfectionist he was at getting the songs right for the fans. At some points, Jackson pushes his crew, dancers and singers to get it right, but at no point do you think it is to satisfy his ego because every time he keeps telling them, "I want the song to sound like it does on the records; that's what the fans want." Clearly a lot of work had gone in to this concert, with the new 3D sequences for Jackson's biggest single "Thriller" and the new short film for "Smooth Criminal" being quite astonishing in their production value as examples shown in this documentary. However, the bulk of the documentary is about the music, with each of his big songs remixed and played throughout, broken up occasionally by the odd interview here and there, and some behind the scenes moments with Jackson and his crew. What is quite fascinating about this documentary is that despite an odd moment here or there, Michael Jackson still had 'it' even at the age of 50. "This Is It" celebrates Michael Jackson as the consummate artist who wanted to give the fans what they wanted one last time, and if nothing else can be said about the man, this documentary does bring out why he was so popular with so many people, and why he was the King Of Pop.

THE BAD: Although technically a documentary, "This Is It" is more or less a two hour MTV clip, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does cry out for more of those behind the scenes moments with the man himself. Here and there in this documentary we see personal moments of Michael Jackson interacting with his crew and they are gold, but just when you cannot get enough of it, the next song cues up and we are back in to, "Michael Jackson", MTV mode. Those moments are too few and fleeting. Given we are told at the beginning that this documentary crew followed the whole set up of the concert through to final rehearsals, surely there must have been more footage that could have been used of Jackson himself away from the performances. Director Kenny Ortega might argue that he was trying to present a glimpse of what the concert might have been, but given Jackson's untimely death just prior to this concert series, it may have been better to present something more broad; a documentary, "Michael Jackson", that would have explored Jackson beyond this concert series as a proper tribute of his entire career and life.

For the original review, follow this link: http://www.allaboutmovies.net/filmreviewmichaeljacksonsthisisit.htm

Todd Murphy is a staff reviewer at the film/DVD review web site, http://www.allaboutmovies.net - for all the latest reviews on the newest releases.

Michael Jackson's This Is It - A Genius at Work, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-10T06:30:00.001-08:00

Author: Jae Smith

Source: ezinearticles.com

"This Is It" was created for 18-carat Michael Jackson admirers everywhere. In this documentary that actual Michael's rehearsals from April 2009 to June 2009, it was both alien and activation to see Michael Jackson from the angle of accepting a absolute getting instead of the mega-icon and fable he was.

The admirers are acclimated to accepting a polished, accomplished artefact in advertence to MJ's performance. "This Is It" portrays MJ's music from abaft the curtains and allows the admirers to attestant his music in the making.

Michael Jackson extracted the accomplished accessible abeyant from his cast. At times, he was appreciably demanding, accepting the accurate that he was, but he did it with adroitness and diplomacy. He would not yield beneath than what he was demanding. The best allotment is that his casting capital to admit all of their fervor, all their adulation and all they had to MJ's appeal for excellence.

He was bashful and personable yet he was a abundant commander. In MJ's rehearsal, admitting the actuality that admirers had apparent all the acclaimed videos including "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Thriller" and" Beat It," MJ was still able to appropriate what the admirers had again apparent afore and reinvent an absorbing new circuit on stage.

Not alone was MJ a visionary, he knew absolutely what he capital out of the songs his musicians performed. Agenda by note, MJ gave advice and administration while he triumphantly approved that he was a actual artisan in his own right. By that, I beggarly he knew how the music should appear together. When he gave a analogue of a individual admeasurement of music, his performers would reinterpret it and actualize this aftereffect that was astounding.

Additionally, Michael Jackson was carefully acquainted with, "Michael Jackson", every aspect of his music. The entertainers were awe-inspired by his performance, although the circadian bullwork of convenance existed, which was accompanying to accepting in the alkali mines as they able every dash of his music forth with all the blunders that accompanied it.

As MJ crafted every agenda and every move, the performers who are professionals themselves, acquiescently heeded Michael's every instruction. They accomplished the eyes MJ delineated in his apprenticeship to them. They were bugged to be accepting hands-on training from the abundant Michael himself.

It was alarming that afterwards a few performances, the admirers in the theatre would absolutely acclaim MJ's adroitness and ability anniversary time a song ended.

Seeing MJ's ability at plan imparts an acknowledgment for aggregate MJ has accustomed in his music. His eyes was consistently to amuse his admirers and accord added than what was required. He formed agilely to deliver. This adieu accolade to MJ bidding a glimpse of the affection and the brightness that he bedevilled in his celebrity years.

Although "This Is It" depicted MJ's gaffes in his music, he did not consistently bear "the goods" in the way he accomplished his singing. Michael Jackson still had abundant singing aptitude but was hardly diminished.

However, it was nice to apprehend his articulation in melody admitting the aberration in superior at times.

For the accurate MJ fan that is not analytical and can embrace the added ancillary of MJ's achievement as a plan in advance for the final tour, "This Is It" illustrates MJ's convenance sessions in a way we never get to see.

It was agitating to see MJ chewing gum and arresting a lollipop....just all the little things one would not see contrarily, "Michael Jackson", because of his awesomeness as a able aerialist and entertainer.

MJ had a abundant adulation for the apple and the environment. "This is it" portrays the "earth girl," Jazmine Alvaran, who blanket your affection in a arena of the "Earth Song" depicting the lush, blooming foliage of the backwoods with collywobbles aerial in a bewitched way. Afterwards a abrupt time of peaceful amusement in the forest, the apple babe avalanche comatose in calmness on a bank of leaves. Finally, afterwards the credits had gone by, she holds the apple in her easily with a communique to alleviate the world.

After the momentous assuming of the apple girl, Michael Jackson performed "Man in the Mirror" which able the bulletin of advancing calm and healing the world. As the credits began to scroll, the song "This Is It" added the final blow to the absolute documentary section annoying the activity of a endure "good-bye."

"This Is It" cine absolution date was October 28th, and will accept a two-week run. I address all Michael Jackson admirers to see this blur on the argent awning in adjustment to do it able justice. The acquaintance artlessly will not be the aforementioned watching it on DVD.

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Prince Heads Michael Jackson Tribute At Monaco World Music Awards, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-08T13:30:00.003-08:00

Author: Michel Lyn-7925

Source: articledashboard.com

Not long after the untimely death of Michael Jackson, Prince will present a tribute to the King of Pop this autumn in Monaco. Some fans think that Prince is the least likely candidate to cover the late Michael Jackson's hits, "Michael Jackson", . Still others feel that Prince can pull off such a feat as few others could.

Monaco was long favoured as the location of choice for the World Music Awards. The ceremony returns to the small but wealthy principality this fall. Here Prince will perform his much talked about tribute to Michael Jackson.

With titles like Prince and King of Pop, no location better fits the regal overtones of this extravaganza. Monaco, Monte Carlo in particular, has long been a destination of the rich and famous as well as the world's royalty.

Monaco has an abundance of regular attractions available as well: it hosts one leg of the Grand Prix race circuit each year and the Monte Carlo casino is a Mecca to gamblers the world over. In short, Monaco is no stranger to high profile events and elite visitors.

The unexpected death of Michael Jackson in June has prompted a flurry of tributes to the former King of Pop. Television documentaries, artist covers and concerts have been forthcoming on a regular basis in the weeks since his passing. Suspicions surrounding Jackson's addictions and those who helped him obtain his substances of choice have helped fuel these events.

Some of these tribute events have been less flattering than others. Some may be considered downright ridiculous, little more than grabs for advertising dollars. Still, the desire of true Michael Jackson fans to fittingly honour the fallen star continues.

Legitimate and dignified events, such as the World Music Awards in Monaco, offer such fitting venues. Producers of the upcoming Prince tribute to Michael Jackson have been somewhat tight-lipped as to what songs will be performed. However, it has been revealed that Jackson's sister, artist Janet Jackson, will accept an award on her brother's behalf.

Both Prince and Michael Jackson had particularly illustrious careers at the height of their popularity in the 1980s. They frequently rivalled for spots on the billboard pop charts. Both catered to sold out venues during music tours in the '80s.

This very rivalry gives both Prince and Jackson fans pause. It might have been hard for anyone back in the '80s to envision Prince paying tribute to the King of Pop. Yet, the two had a similar effect on pop music history. Given the contemporary nature of their careers, Prince may be one of the most fitting to present such a tribute.

The forum itself will be something of a bittersweet one. Michael Jackson himself performed at the World Music Awards in London back in 2006. His appearance was to have been something of a comeback, one of several such 'comeback' appearances during those years.

The much-touted World Music Award performance by Jackson was to have featured him performing his hit 'Thriller.' It was reported at the time that hundreds of Jackson fans paid several hundred dollars for tickets to hear, "Michael Jackson", 'Thriller.'

Instead, producers pulled the song from Jackson's own line-up. It was instead performed by Chris Brown. The King of Pop performed a roughly thrown-together version of 'We are the World' with an ad hoc choir. The two performances elicited boos from disappointed Jackson fans.

Critics wonder if fans might have had a different feeling in 2006 if they'd had the benefit of seeing into the future. The question likely won't be answered. It's probably a safe bet that fans at this year's Monaco World Music Awards will respond more favourably to the Michael Jackson tribute.

Other artists who will be appearing at the Monaco World Music Awards this fall include Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, 50 Cent, Ciara and Nickleback. The star-studded event will draw all kinds of fans. However, Prince's Michael Jackson tribute will likely be one of the biggest highlights of the event and put the spotlight on Monte Carlo.

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Michael Jackson you will be missed, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-08T13:30:00.001-08:00

Author: Luis Pezzini

Source: articlesbase.com

How can one figure out what to say upon hearing of the passing of someone like Michael Jackson?Â Even that statement doesnâ€™t make any sense; there is, and never will be, anyone else like Michael Jackson. There arenâ€™t many celebrities who we can look to and come close to what Michael Jackson has meant to so many of us throughout our lives.Â The closest names we can think of are Brooke Shields and Sammy Davis, Jr.Â They make the list because they were in the public eye since they were children, Brooke with her first advertisements at the age of 10, and Sammy when he was performing with his father and bandmates from the age of 3.Â Neither one of them ever attained quite the significance of Michael Jackson, though. ÂFor instance, Michael Jackson, in a weird way, aged in reverse, almost like Benjamin Button, the movie with Brad Pitt.Â As a child, he was already an adult beyond his years, helping the family make deals, being the leader of his singing group from the age of 5, and singing and dancing as though he was already a seasoned performer of years much further than he could have come close to. ÂCompare that to the Michael Jackson who took the world by storm with the Thriller album, the man-child who, now that he had unlimited wealth, determined not to be made to grow up.Â He built the ultimate childâ€™s paradise in Neverland Ranch, and then invited children, as playmates, to come and play with him.Â Then, over the years, as he continued to age, he fought it by eventually having kids of his own, and playing games with them as though he were still the biggest kid in the room. ÂBeyond all of that, though, was the music, and the dancing.Â He touched our souls, first with his brothers.Â From the time America heard â€œI Want You Backâ€, then saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show, it was already determined that there was no comparison with family groups that had come before them, such as the Osmond Brothers or the Brothers Gibb.Â Indeed, this was something drastically different; these guys had a soul, and its front man was named Michael.Â Â Who didnâ€™t remember the soulful way this child-man sang love ballads with the emotion of someone whoâ€™d actually been through them?Â Songs like â€œIâ€™ll Be Thereâ€ and â€œGot To Be Thereâ€ would have made you cry if you were allowed to cry as a young man; the girls indeed did cry.Â The ballads would be balanced with songs like â€œABCâ€ or â€œDancing Machineâ€, where everyone I knew tried to figure out how he did that special robot dance that not even his brothers could emulate. Then we moved on, and saw Michael Jackson and his brothers grow up, and grow out, leaving Motown and establishing themselves as an independent force with three group albums, one of which included the number one hit song helping to bring the 70â€™s to a close called â€œShake Your Body Down To The Ground.â€Â Who could have known that would be the last truly big song that the Jackson brothers would have as a group, and what was about to happen for their brother Michael? What happened?Â Most people donâ€™t know this, but the music industry was crashing down.Â Record sales werenâ€™t doing all that well.Â We had all learned how to record music off the radio, and it didnâ€™t matter that it wasnâ€™t all that clear.Â MTV had come out, and we were starting to watch videos.Â But there was no black music on MTV except for one old video of Jimi Hendrix playing a song few people remembered, â€œAre You Experienced.â€Â Then CBS Records, whom Michael Jackson had moved to as an independent musical force, gave an ultimatum to MTV; play Michael Jacksonâ€™s video or never get to play another video from a CBS Records artist.Â ÂThat it had to come to that is shocking, especially in light of the fact that Michaelâ€™s second individual album (heâ€™s had the album â€œBenâ€ released as a solo album back in the early 70â€™s) had gone to number one and produced four chart topping hits, including â€œDonâ€™t Stop â€˜Til You Get Enoughâ€.Â Sure, MTV had its worries; the first song released from the album, â€œThe Girl Is Mineâ€ with Paul McCartney, wasnâ€™t quite the style of music MTV wanted to associate itself with, even if the song did go to number one. ÂIf someone with his pedigree couldnâ€™t get on MTV, what would it be worth?Â CBS was resting a lot of hopes on the back of Michael Jackson, and eventually bullied MTV into putting â€œBillie Jeanâ€ on its station. ÂTo say it was an instant hit is insufficient.Â People loved the driving beat to the song, and saw a much different looking, grown up performer than what, "Michael Jackson", they were used to.Â Then they saw him perform on the Motown 25th Anniversary Show, and the rest is history.Â Thriller sold more albums than any other record in history, breaking so many records that will never be broken, and saving the record industry.Â Indeed, if one looks at the true golden age of music, it would be the period between when Michael Jackson released Thriller and when he released the Bad album.Â That was the period of the mega-album; without Thriller, Princeâ€™s Purple Rain album, Bruce Springsteenâ€™s Born In The USA album, and U2â€™s Joshua Tree may never have sold the number of albums that they did.Â Thriller was to the 80â€™s album what Saturday Night Fever by the Bee Gees was to the age of disco, and Peter Framptonâ€™s album Frampton Comes Alive did for rock. ÂWhat was the difference?Â Michael Jackson didnâ€™t only do music; he did dance.Â And he did it better than anyone else ever had except for Gene Kelly.Â The dance made the music a part of our lives, and extended the popularity of both Michael Jackson and his craft.Â And, what made it so special is that we got to see the evolution of the artist right before our eyes.Â Many of us grow up along with him, and that made him special to us.Â We could recall what was going on in our lives when his songs came out, and how they made us feel better. ÂAnd he kept coming back to us more and more often.Â We had Dangerous; we had HIStory.Â We had Invincible.Â We had the videos.Â We had â€œWe Are The World.â€Â We had more coming, and we were all looking forward to that, plus the upcoming concerts that he said were the last hurrah. And then it was gone in an instant.Â No one saw it coming, thatâ€™s for sure.Â Two days after Ed McMahon, hours after Farrah Fawcett, and with the knowledge of how sick Walter Cronkite was, who could believe the breaking news alerts that Michael Jackson was being taken to the hospital after cardiac arrest?Â Who could believe the rumors that he was in a coma?Â Who could believe the rumors that he had passed away?Â And he had a cardiologist with him?Â Unthinkable. Yet, it was true, and it shocked us.Â It made us take a look at our mortality.Â It made us feel bad.Â But we werenâ€™t ready to feel bad.Â Instead, we wanted to feel good, because deep down inside, we know that he did all of this for us from the beginning.Â He didnâ€™t seem, in person, like the happiest guy in the world over the last decade.Â With good reason, it seems, things weâ€™re not going into.Â And yet, when all was said and done, all he cared about, other than his kids, was his fans.Â He wanted us to enjoy him, his music, his dancing, and all that he had to offer for us. ÂIf youâ€™re like me, after you got over the initial shock and had to pull yourself away from all the overwhelming news stories, you pulled out your Michael Jackson music, the solo stuff and the group stuff, the songs he did with others such as â€œWe Are The Worldâ€ and â€œState Of Shockâ€ with Mick Jagger and â€œScreamâ€ with his sister Janet, and we listened to those songs over and over.Â I listened for days; Iâ€™m still listening a week later.Â ÂAs a younger person, I did that same thing.Â Iâ€™d buy the latest Jackson Five album, or the newest Michael Jackson album, on the day it was released and Iâ€™d play it over and over for weeks.Â Then, when everyone else caught up, Iâ€™d feel special because I already had it.Â I didnâ€™t have to wait to see if I was going to like any of the songs first; I bought it because I knew he wasnâ€™t going to let me down, that he was going to have songs I just had to have in my life. ÂTo the end, he controlled my emotions.Â He helped make me happy.Â He helped make me reflect on different aspects of my life.Â He made me think about things such as racism and poverty and violence.Â He helped make me whole.Â And I wasnâ€™t alone.Â He touched the world, the most famous entertainer in history, bigger than Elvis, possibly bigger than Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan and Princess Diana.Â In the first week after his passing, 9 of the top 10 albums on, "Michael Jackson", the Billboard charts were Michael Jackson related albums.Â That didnâ€™t happen with Elvis passed away.Â Itâ€™s hard to totally convey what Michael Jackson meant to my life and the lives of others in a few words; look how many words this has taken already, and thereâ€™s so much more that can be said.Â Michael Jackson was all about us.Â He sacrificed his life, his privacy, his happiness, so we could all feel better about our lives.Â It doesnâ€™t get more selfless than that.Â R.I.P., Michael; weâ€™ll miss you more than weâ€™ll ever know.

Luis Pezzini
www.LuisPezzini.com
Sunset Strip Realty
lpezzini@SunsetStripRealty.com

Born into musical family, Michael Jackson is as big as ever today, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-07T03:29:00.003-08:00

Author: Dean Erickson

Source: articleage.com

Michael Jackson was born Michael Joseph Jackson on August 29, 1958 (making him 47 as of year 2005) to Joseph and Katherine Jackson in Gary, Indiana. He was the seventh of nine siblings. The Jackson family was raised as Jehovah's Witnesses and practiced door-to-door evangelization. Despite being known as the cute and talented lead singer in Jackson 5, a band that he formed together with his other siblings, he is now better known for his flamboyant style and negative press.
Jackson 5 was soon discovered and grabbed up by Motown Records in 1969 and the family moved to California where the 5 siblings could continue with their newfound career. Their first four singles, "ABC", "I want you back", "the love you save" and "I'll be there" instantly became hits. During this time, the Jackson 5 recorded 14 albums together while Michael Jackson recorded 4 solo albums. In 1976, they left Motown and called themselves simply as the Jacksons and they went on to produce 6 albums together, toured internationally. Both Jermaine and Michael started out on successful solo careers as with Rebbie, Latoya and Janet.
The 80's is probably the most successful decade for Michael Jackson for it was at that point in time that he produced hits like "Billie Jean", "Thriller", "Beat it". "Billie Jean" was aired on MTV and it was the first ever music video by a black singer that was ever aired on MTV.
Michael Jackson is also well-known for his signature dance, the moonwalk, which he first performed for the Motown 25th Anniversary show in 1983. Till today, parents are passing on this absolutely unique dance move to their own kids and we seriously don't know how long the 'Moonwalk' is going to be famous for.
In 1984, he was nominated for 12 awards and won a record-breaking 8 awards - 7 for Thriller and 1 for his narrative on E.T. storybook. His record is now equaled by Carlos Santana. In 1987, Michael Jackson released 'Bad' and he held his first EVER world tour. 'Bad' proves to be another benchmark in the pop music scene because 6 songs from the albums became brilliant successes - 'Bad', 'Dirty Diana', 'The man in the mirror', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Leave me alone' and 'The way you make me feel'. In fact, all the songs, "Michael Jackson", in the 'Bad' album were successes, leaving only 'Liberian Girl' with moderate reception.
Upon entering the new decade, in 1991, Michael Jackson was awarded a $890 million recording contract by Sony and released 'Dangerous'. During this time, Michael Jackson also announced the birth of a new foundation, the Heal The World Foundation'. 'Dangerous' although much low-key, "Michael Jackson", when compared to his other previous albums, produced hits like "Who Is It", Give In To Me", "Gone Too Soon", "Jam", "Remember the time", "Black or White", "In The Closet", "Heal The World" and "Will You Be There" (theme song for Free Willy, the motion picture).
Michael Jackson went on to marry Elvis Presley's (the KING) daughter, Lisa Marie Presley for 2 years and it ended in a bitter divorce. Thereafter, Michael Jackson remarried and this time to Debbie Rowe. The couple has a son, Prince Michael and a daughter, Paris Katherine. They divorced in 1999 and Debbie Rowe left the kids to Michael Jackson as a 'gift'. However, as of 2004, it seems as though Debbie Rowe may have decided to go back on her own words.
Among all the Michael Jackson songs, "Black or White" and "Billie Jean" remains the most aired. Michael Jackson has not had a BIG hit in a long time and later on in his career. And despite the splattering of unfavorable news about his plastic surgeries, pedophilia, the 'balcony' incident, and various law suits filed against and by him, the name "Michael Jackson" is a legendary namein and out of the music scene.
Dean Erickson. Journalist, and web site builder Dean Erickson lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of all-michael-jackson.info on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.

Michael Jackson's Life Work - To Improve the Welfare of Children Throughout the World, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-11-07T03:29:00.001-08:00

Author: Larry Carter

Source: ezinearticles.com

Behind the music of Michael Jackson was his love of putting a spark in the eye of a child who was economically or medically disadvantaged.

In 1988, after Jackson acquired the Sycamore Valley Ranch and renamed it Neverland, he installed many of the things he said he never got a chance to do as a child: Arcade games, Ferris wheel, carnival rides, a pond, waterslide, giant squirt guns, a menagerie ...

School buses sponsored by various civic, social and church groups from the East Los, "Michael Jackson", Angeles and Compton areas transported hordes of underprivileged children, too poor to go to Disneyland, to theme park rides at Neverland. Jackson also equip Neverland to accommodate special needs children. Its 80-seat theater included three hospital beds for the chronic and terminal ill.

The Heal The World Foundation, founded by Jackson in 1992, hosted sleepovers for children with life threatening medical conditions and provided an opportunity for many of them to meet the famous singer. The Foundation also sent millions of dollars around the globe to help children threatened by war and disease.

Throughout June 1999, Jackson was involved in a number of charitable events. He joined Luciano Pavarotti for a benefit concert in Modena, Italy. The show was in support of the non-profit organization Warchild, where they raised a million dollars for the refugees of Kosovo, as well as additional funds for the children of Guatemala.

Jackson also organized a set of "Michael Jackson & Friends" benefit concerts in Germany and Korea. Other artists involved included Slash, the Scorpions, Boyz II Men, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, A. R. Rahman, Rabhu Deva Sundaram, Shobana Chandrakumar, Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti. The proceeds went to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, the Red Cross and UNESCO.

Through the Heal The World Foundation Jackson airlifted 46 tons of supplies to Sarajevo, instituted drug and alcohol abuse education and donated millions of dollars to less fortunate children. During his Bad World Tour, Jackson invited underprivileged children to watch for free and gave donations to hospitals, orphanages and other charities. And all profits from his Dangerous World Tour concerts went to the Heal the World Foundation raising millions of dollars in relief.

"Everything I do is inspired by children. If it weren't for children I'd throw in the towel. I'd have no reason to live," Jackson once said. " ... I haven't been betrayed or deceived by children. Adults have let me down."

Jackson has done much to repay that source of inspiration. For the illness and death of Ryan white, he helped draw public attention to HIV/AIDS, something that was still controversial at the time. He publicly pleaded with the Clinton administration at Bill Clinton's inaugural gala to give more money to HIV/AIDS charities and research.

He took Dave Dave (Dave Rothenberg), a California youth, into his life and into the hearts of the Jackson family, and was like a father figure to the boy, after his real father had doused him with kerosene, lit a match, and burnt 90% of his 6 year old body. Michael Jackson was a friend to Dave Dave for over 30 years.

When the singer toured abroad much of his free time was spent visiting children hospitals. On one trip he came upon a Hungarian child with blue pigment. After learning that the boy was dying for, "Michael Jackson", need of a liver transplant, Jackson immediately tendered full payment for the operation.

In 2000, he was listed in the book of Guinness World Records for his support of 39 different charities, more than any other entertainer. However as early as 1984, Jackson was invited to the White House to receive an award from President Ronald Reagan for his support of charities that helped people overcome alcohol and drug abuse.

Portraying himself as an advocate for children around the world, he was once quoted as saying, "Mother Teresa's not here, Lady Di is not here, Audrey Hepburn is not here... there is no voice for the voiceless."

And now that Michael Jackson is no longer here, in the eyes of many disadvantaged children, there is no spark.

Larry Carter is an Old-School scholar, a life-long follower and avid fan of Michael Jackson. His articles seek to debunk traditional American media misrepresentations of the most extraordinary entertainer and personality of our times. He is currently working on a book about the International Superstar.
http://www.SuperStarOfPop.com

Michael Jackson, You Will Be Missed, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-18T00:30:00.003-07:00

Author: Luis Pezzini

Source: ezinearticles.com

How can one figure out what to say upon hearing of the passing of someone like Michael Jackson? Even that statement doesn't make any sense; there is, and never will be, anyone else like Michael Jackson.

There aren't many celebrities who we can look to and come close to what Michael Jackson has meant to so many of us throughout our lives. The closest names we can think of are Brooke Shields and Sammy Davis, Jr. They make the list because they were in the public eye since they were children, Brooke with her first advertisements at the age of 10, and Sammy when he was performing with his father and band mates from the age of 3. Neither one of them ever attained quite the significance of Michael Jackson, though.

For instance, Michael Jackson, in a weird way, aged in reverse, almost like Benjamin Button, the movie with Brad Pitt. As a child, he was already an adult beyond his years, helping the family make deals, being the leader of his singing group from the age of 5, and singing and dancing as though he was already a seasoned performer of years much further than he could have come close to.

Compare that to the Michael Jackson who took the world by storm with the Thriller album, the man-child who, now that he had unlimited wealth, determined not to be made to grow up. He built the ultimate child's paradise in Neverland Ranch, and then invited children, as playmates, to come and play with him. Then, over the years, as he continued to age, he fought it by eventually having kids of his own, and playing games with them as though he were still the biggest kid in the room.

Beyond all of that, though, was the music, and the dancing. He touched our souls, first with his brothers. From the time America heard "I Want You Back", then saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show, it was already determined that there was no comparison with family groups that had come before them, such as the Osmond Brothers or the Brothers Gibb. Indeed, this was something drastically different; these guys had a soul, and its front man was named Michael.

Who didn't remember the soulful way this child-man sang love ballads with the emotion of someone who'd actually been through them? Songs like "I'll Be There" and "Got To Be There" would have made you cry if you were allowed to cry as a young man; the girls indeed did cry. The ballads would be balanced with songs like "ABC" or "Dancing Machine", where everyone I knew tried to figure out how he did that special robot dance that not even his brothers could emulate.

Then we moved on, and saw Michael Jackson and his brothers grow up, and grow out, leaving Motown and establishing themselves as an independent force with three group albums, one of which included the number one hit song helping to bring the 70's to a close called "Shake Your Body Down To The Ground." Who could have known that would be the last truly big song that the Jackson brothers would have as a group, and what was about to happen for their brother Michael?

What happened? Most people don't know this, but the music industry was crashing down. Record sales weren't doing all that well. We had all learned how to record music off the radio, and it didn't matter that it wasn't all that clear. MTV had come out, and we were starting to watch videos. But there was no black music on MTV except for one old video of Jimi Hendrix playing a song few people remembered, "Are You Experienced." Then CBS Records, whom Michael Jackson had moved to as an independent musical force, gave an ultimatum to MTV; play Michael Jackson's video or never get to play another video from a CBS Records artist.

That it had to come to that is shocking, especially in light of the fact that Michael's second individual album (he's had the album "Ben" released as a solo album back in the early 70's) had gone to number one and produced four chart topping hits, including "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". Sure, MTV had its worries; the first song released from the album, "The Girl Is Mine" with Paul McCartney, wasn't quite the style of music MTV wanted to associate itself with, even if the song did go to number one.

If someone with his pedigree couldn't get on MTV, what would it be worth? CBS was resting a lot of hopes on the back of Michael Jackson, and eventually bullied MTV into putting "Billie Jean" on its station.

To say it was an instant hit is insufficient. People loved the driving beat to the song, and saw a much different looking, grown up performer than what they were used to. Then they saw him perform on the Motown 25th Anniversary Show, and the rest is history. Thriller sold more albums than any other record in history, breaking so many records that will never be broken, and saving the record industry. Indeed, if one looks at the true golden age of music, it would be the period between when Michael Jackson released Thriller and when he released the Bad album. That was the period of the mega-album; without Thriller, Prince's Purple Rain album, Bruce Springsteen's Born In The USA album, and U2's Joshua Tree may never have sold the number of albums that they did. Thriller was to the 80's album what Saturday Night Fever by the Bee Gees was to the age of disco, and Peter Frampton's album Frampton Comes Alive did for rock.

What was the difference? Michael Jackson didn't only do music; he did dance. And he did it better than anyone else ever had except for Gene Kelly. The dance made the music a part of our lives, and extended the popularity of both Michael Jackson and his craft. And, what made it so special is that we got to see the evolution of the artist right before our eyes. Many of us grow up along with him, and that made him special to us. We could recall what was going on in our lives when his songs came out, and how they made us feel better.

And he kept coming back to us more and more often. We had Dangerous; we had HIStory. We had Invincible. We had the videos. We had "We Are The World." We had more coming, and we were all looking forward to that, plus the upcoming concerts that he said were the last hurrah.

And then it was gone in an instant. No one saw it coming, that's for sure. Two days after Ed McMahon, hours after Farrah Fawcett, and with the knowledge of how sick Walter Cronkite was, who could believe the breaking news alerts that Michael Jackson was being taken to the hospital after cardiac arrest? Who could believe the rumors that he was in a coma? Who could believe the rumors that he had passed away? And he had a cardiologist with him? Unthinkable.

Yet, it was true, and it shocked us. It made us take a look at our mortality. It made us feel bad. But we weren't ready to feel bad. Instead, we wanted to feel good, because deep down inside, we know that he did all of this for us from the beginning. He didn't seem, in person, like the happiest guy in the world over the last decade. With good reason, it seems, things we're not going into. And yet, when all was said and done, all he cared about, other than his kids, was his fans. He wanted us to enjoy him, his music, his dancing, and all that he had to offer for us.

If you're like me, after you got over the initial shock and had to pull yourself away from all the overwhelming news stories, you pulled out your Michael Jackson music, the solo stuff and the group stuff, the songs he did with others such as "We Are The World" and "State Of Shock" with Mick Jagger and "Scream" with his sister Janet, and we listened to those songs over and over. I listened for days; I'm still listening a week later.

As a younger person, I did that same thing. I'd buy the latest Jackson Five album, or the newest Michael Jackson album, on the day it was released and I'd play it over and over for weeks. Then, when everyone else caught up, I'd feel special because I already had it. I didn't have to wait to see if I was going to like any of the songs first; I bought it because I knew he wasn't going to let me down, that he was going to have songs I just had to have in my life.

To the end, he controlled my emotions. He helped make me happy. He helped make me reflect on different aspects of my life. He made me think about things such as racism and poverty and violence, "Michael Jackson", . He helped make me whole. And I wasn't alone. He touched the world, the most famous entertainer in history, bigger than Elvis, possibly bigger than Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan and Princess Diana. In the first week after his passing, 9 of the top 10 albums on the Billboard charts were Michael Jackson related albums. That didn't happen with Elvis passed away.

It's hard to totally convey what Michael Jackson meant to my life and the lives of others in a few words; look how many words this has taken already, and there's so much more that can be said. Michael Jackson was all about us. He sacrificed his life, his privacy, his happiness, so we could all feel better about our lives. It doesn't get more selfless, "Michael Jackson", than that. R.I.P., Michael; we'll miss you more than we'll ever know.

Luis Pezzini
lpezzini@SunsetStripRealty.com
http://www.SunsetStripRealty.com

Just a fan

Michael Jackson: the Significance of His Thrilling Career, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-18T00:30:00.001-07:00

Author: Gian Fiero

Source: articlesbase.com

When I first heard the news that Michael Jackson had died I immediately dismissed it. I thought it was a cruel rumor that was being circulated. I got into the elevator with a black woman who looked visibly shaken and I asked here did she hear about it. She confirmed that it was true. He was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. on June 25, 2009.As the elevator sank toward the ground floor, my heart sunk with it. Like, "Michael Jackson", most black people felt as though I had lost a childhood friend. Losing a childhood friend can be more painful than losing a distant relative because of the historical bond you share. When a childhood friend dies, a part of your life dies with them. Such was the case for me and millions of others who had the pleasure of growing up with Michael Jackson.Unlike any artist in history, Michael Jackson was able to cast a wide net of popularity over generations of people which cut through genres, cultures, nations, and races. It was a feat that will likely never be accomplished again. His influence is readily seen in today's top contemporary music artists like Usher, Justin Timberlake, and Ne-Yo.While they may be "stars" in their own right, they will never be on Michael Jackson's level.I've heard the term "superstar" used to describe him along with similar descriptions such as "megastar," and "worldwide superstar" because of his recognition around the globe. Those references fall short because the are too complex. He is simply the greatest entertainer that ever lived. He's also the most underrated vocalist of our time.He picked up where James Brown left off with his pure, powerful soulfulness and unsurpassed dancing skills. James Brown had moves. Michael Jackson had moves and choreography. He mesmerized white teenage audiences with greater effect than Elvis. Elvis had charm. Michael Jackson had charm and unprecedented energy. He crossed over and was embraced by white audiences in a way that Prince had only dreamed of. Prince had crossover appeal. Michael Jackson had crossover appeal and successfully crossed over. Young children were also drawn to and excited by Michael Jackson and his music in an inexplicable way that no music artist has ever been able to come close to. That's what made him the greatest.But now he's gone. Never to be forgotten, and never to be replaced.Gone are the possibilities for a comeback that so many of us were hoping for. Gone are the chances for musical, commercial, and social redemption. As strongly as I'm tempted to point out the derisive treatment of Michael Jackson over the years by whites people I have to cautiously refrain. White people loved Michael Jackson. They recognized and rewarded his talents and creativity when he was allowed to be the first black artist to have a video played on MTV; a move that positioned him as the King Of Pop and ignited record sales of Thriller, the best selling album in U.S. history record sales.Michael Jackson is as much a part of their lives - and occupies as big of a space in their hearts - as he does in the hearts of most black people; however, it's the white media that has shown irreverence for the last decade by dogging him at every given chance.By choosing to focus on his eccentricities (to which Michael Jackson responded with his song, Leave Me Alone), prosecuting him in the court of public opinion after he was legally acquitted for molestation, and disparagingly referring to him as "Wacko Jacko," the white media certainly contributed to his mounting stress over the years, and short-term exile from the U.S.Michael Jackson was not physically well, nor physically fit. We took for granted the amount of preparation, discipline, energy, and hard work that he put into being the greatest entertainer that ever lived. The trait of all professionals is how easy they make things look. Michael Jackson performances were well-rehearsed, and characterized by flawless precision and timing. He made them look easy, but they were a physically demanding and often exhaustive undertaking; one that a younger, healthier Michael Jackson was conditioned to executing.The older, physically and mentally distressed Michael Jackson was never going to be able to honor 50 performance dates. It would have been the equivalent of Michael Jordan coming back at the age of 50 and trying to compete at the same (athletic) level in a playoff game; it's just not possible. Drugs might make it seem possible, but only for a fleeting moment.Entertainers, like athletes, have a hard time letting go of what once was, in exchange for what now is: a feeble body that can not generate the type of performance that the public has grown accustomed to seeing. Usually when it happens you step-down. But Michael Jackson attempted to step-up.Still carrying the distinction as perhaps the last black artist who can sell out a stadium, and being painfully aware of his increasing physical limitations, he attempted to cater to the desires of his fiercely loyal fans just one more time. He would tour again and restore himself (and reputation) via the platform on which he is most comfortable, and the one that launched his illustrious career: the stage.The This Is It Tour was set to begin in July, 2009.Michael Jackson (who had not performed on this level in over 8 years) knew what the fans would be expecting: the old Michael Jackson. Like any polished professional who is aware of his brand, he attempted to deliver on those expectations. What medications/drugs he took (which may have jeopardized his health in order to honor those expectations) may never be known.What is known is that Michael Jackson issued a call to action himself, in response to requests from his fans to honor them one more time with his physical presence. He agreed; but with the condition that this, "Michael Jackson", would be it.So the man who created magical Pop music in the 70s that instantly transported people to happier times in their lives; defined an era; set the world on fire during his scintillating Motown 25 Year performance with his "moonwalk" and single glitter glove in the 80s, legitimized music videos as an art form and valid promotional tool; created songs that would be a part of the soundtrack to people's lives, was set to thrill audiences once again.But it was never to be.In a time in which so many artists superficially blurt out "I love you" to their fans, Michael's love of his fans, and his desire to satisfy them, defined his life, and my have possibly ended it. There will be documentaries, TV specials, and movies to commemorate his life, but Michael's legacy is his influence which (present and future) music artists will be affected by and measured against. And, of course, his sensational music catalogue which remains unparalleled. It contains songs that will carry on, in various incarnations, forever. As will our memories.Rest in peace Michael Jackson. You certainly deserve it.

Gian Fiero is an educator, speaker and consultant. He specializes in business development, career planning, and personal growth issues. He is affiliated with San Francisco State University as an adjunct professor, and the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as a business advisor where he conducts monthly workshops in addition to lecturing throughout the country.

Michael Jackson:The Artist of the Century, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-16T15:30:00.003-07:00

Author: hasan yahya

Source: articlesbase.com

Dr. Hasan A. Yahya The worldwide wave of grief that has greeted the news of the untimely death of pop star Michael Jackson is as extraordinary as was the man himself. News bulletins globally have been dominated by reports first of his death and then of the preliminary results of his autopsy, which was completed by toxicology tests. While the toxicology tests still being conducted, Michael Jackson's cause of death is listed as "deferred" on his official death certificate which showsÂÂ that his sister LaToya Jackson provided the information on the death certificate,Â as "musician" in the field of "entertainment." There is no social category or status did not share mourning MJ worldwide. Cities around the world from Los Angeles, to, Shanghai, including Mumbai, Paris, London, Berlin, Cairo, Manama, Lebanon, and Tokyo.Â Sydney and Johannesburg, stunned fans gathered in vigils and sang his music. Politicians found time out to express their deep regret at Jacksonâ€™s passing. The Internet slowed to a crawl and the Twitter site actually crashed, as fans searched out the latest news, exchanged messages and made millions of commercial downloads of Jackson songs. TV networks in many countries cleared their schedules to broadcast tribute programs to the dead star. No Arab singer come close to imitate him in his styles in dancing and bold acting on the stage. For one reason, Arab singers are family members and the culture still control not only the artists but their financiers from rich people and Royal Emirs. Therefore, they need 50 years plus to have the courage to act like Michael Jackson.Â ÂBorn at Gary, Indiana on the skirts of Chicago, Illinois, and corner of Michigan and Indiana in 1958. When he was 10 years old, he began to be known through Jackson five with his four brothers. Michael Jackson lived one year at the Kingdom of Bahrain, his host was the son of the King. Later the BahrainiÂ Prince Abdullah under the al-Khalifa clan, was forced to cut off funding Jackson, his kids and nanny in an extended stay in Bahrain. Jackson was no longer welcome to unlimited generosity from the Bahraini royals. Jackson left Bahrain to Germany, and then on to Italy. But later, he found a couple of wealthy families in Dubai and Oman, where his friends hosted him away from the media. Michael Jackson and Elvis PresleyÂ were American icons, one white, and the other was black. His appreciation of the King of the Rock was in the form of love and marriage with Presleyâ€™s daughter,Â at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards. She was 25 years and MJ was 35. When the announcement was made, It broke many fans who were fond of Michael Jackson. The marriage did not last long,Â 20 months to be exact passedÂ onÂ theÂ marriage, Presley was 27, filed for divorce from the then-37-year-old pop star. ÂUps and Downs : Jackson lived his luxurious life as top singer, his expenses and travels and projects as well as the allegation against him made him in dept for millions of Dollars. For example,Â $270 million were taken in loans owned by Fortress Investments company. Fortress had given Jackson an extension to resolve his problems. but nothing's happened,Â Fortress will either foreclose on his property or make a deal with Sony Music which produces the singer albums. Sony, doesn't want Fortress to foreclose and send Jackson's loans to a public auction via bankruptcy court. Jackson's inability to deal with reality and his financial problems became a veritable mountain of ash blown into air at any time.Â Famous personalities knew or adopt Jacksonâ€™s talents. For example, Diana Ross, the famous black singer was the first to getÂ a glimpse of Jackson's talent when she watched him and his older brothers perform at Motown head Berry Gordy's Detroit mansion. Jackson, was 10 years old, even lived with his Supreme mentor, whom he once said he confided his "deepest, darkest secrets." More than a decade later, the pair starred in 1978's The Wiz, an all-black version of The Wizard of Oz. Elizabeth Taylor was a great sympathizer with Michael, when child molestation allegations faced Jackson, he had the staunchest support from his longtime friend Elizabeth Taylor â€˜s Dame, who the singer told Oprah Winfrey in 1993 was the one who anointed him the King of Pop â€" a moniker that stuck until the end of his career. ÂLiza Minnelli was a longtime friends since 1982, Jackson made a love connection for pal Minnelli, introducing her to her fourth husband, David Gest, Minnelli kept the favor to be repaidÂ by having the singer serve as a co-best man and ring bearer at her star-studded 2002 wedding to Gest. Cher (the famous singer) and Jackson maintained a connection over the decades after the pop star appeared on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour with his older brothers as part of the Jackson 5. Brooke Shields also was linked with Jackson in the '80s , rumors connectedÂ Jackson with the beautiful actress, They met mostly at home, because he didnâ€™t like going out in public, as he told Opera WinfryÂ one time. Madonna too, Jackson took her as aÂ date to the 1991 Oscars, creating a worldwide paparazzi frenzy. Madonna, found her match in Jackson. The two went on to reportedly collaborate on a song for Jackson's Dangerous album. Politically President Reagan honored Jackson in the White House. Dates in Jacksonâ€™s Life: Michael Jackson holds a street sign that he was presented with by Gary Mayor Scott L. King, left, during a news conference, "Michael Jackson", in Gary, Ind., June 11, 2003. Jackson returned to his hometown for the first time in nearly two decades and was also presented with a key to the city. Michael Jackson performs with Britney Spears during Jackson's "30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, Sept. 7, 2001. In 2002, Spears offered Jackson birthday wishes onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards and he mistakenly thought he was accepting a special "Artist of the Millennium" trophy, drawing barbs from the show's host and viewers. ÂMichael Jackson testifies in Santa Maria Superior Court, Nov. 13, 2002, in a trial in which he was accused of cancelling scheduled concert appearances, costing his promoter several million dollars. Jackson had appeared weak and ghostly pale at many of his public appearances at the time, and his own attorneys have said he has been involved in nearly 1,000 lawsuits. Jackson caused an international uproar when he displayed his baby, Prince Michael II, to fans by dangling him briefly from a fourth-floor balcony in Germany, Nov. 19, 2002, in this image made from television. Michael Jackson the Artist of the Century: carries the jacket he wore when he received his Artist of the Century Award onstage at a charity event in Berlin, Nov. 20, 2002. Jackson brought the jackets he wore at 29 American Music Awards in the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. These and other clothes from German stars were auctioned to help German street kids. German composer Ralf Siegel paid $16,000 for the jacket, "Michael Jackson", shown. Michael Jackson and Islam: The Arab and Muslim World, beyond his global reach, Michael Jackson held a special place in the Muslim world, as one of the first major Western entertainers to break through cultural barriers in the 1980s. Some made a connection with the pop icon because of rumors, never substantiated, that he had converted to Islam. And that he sang a song praising Allah as Thanks to Allah Wahuwa ala Kulli Shayin Qadeer. the Merciful and the Forgiver. Others embraced him as one of their own after he sought refuge in the Gulf emirate of Bahrain in 2005, Oman and Dubai,Â after his announced Âtrials of child molestation charges in the U.S. Arabs knew Michael Jackson for his music and loved the person as a role model. At his peak, in the 1980s, a time without Internet and satellite TV, the Arab world was more shielded from Western pop culture. Jackson was one of the few successful crossover artists. Some Bahraini persons considered him as Bahraini. Because he spent a year in the Kingdom, as a guest of the Bahraini Prince. Jackson kept a low profile there, largely staying close to his host. Strangely enough, unlike Arab generosity,Â after Jackson's departure, the sheik sued Jackson for $7 million, for failing to fulfill a joint music venture, but the two settled in a friendly manner. In his words to the Gulf Daily News, Prince Abdullah said: "the world has lost a giant in the music industry." Across the Arab world, the tributes to Jackson, who died Thursday, mirrored those elsewhere around the globe, though some argued the singer had a special appeal in the region among young people. The rumor of his conversion to Islam was strong, religion is a big part of identity in that Âpart of the world, and the idea he became Muslim boosted Jacksonâ€™s popularity. Those who publicized the rumor depend on comments made by his brother, Jermaine, a convert to Islam, who has said his brother showed interest in the faith. In November, a British tabloid confirmed ÂMichael Jackson conversion to Islam at a friend's home in Los Angeles. In Lebanon, about 100 young fans lit candles and sang along to his songs in a downtown street lined with bars and restaurants. A few tried to moon walk while others cheered. ÂWas Michael Jackson an angel? Was he a saint? Did Michael made mistakes? Sure he did. Did he use poor judgment? I would say yes. Was he evil ? who knows? We have a man who at a very young age was in the spotlight, he never got a chance to be a kid. He wanted to see the good in everyone and bring that out. His biggest downfall was that he only wanted to see the good in everyone and thought everyone looked at the world the same way he did. He only wanted to be what he never was a child, and to the dark, depressed cynical mind set that we have, we looked for problems. And when you look hard enough you'll find what you want. Was Michael Jackson a pedophile? it was never proven. Was he strange? By many standards, maybe? but what is strange for someone is not for someone else! we call strange and abnormal according to our judgment and according to our personalities and values. He was viewed as normal and innocent for millions of fans around the world. NowÂ the man is dead let us have him, and remember him for the good and innocent soul he tried to be. ÂIn conclusion, in spite of what JacksonÂ sought cosmetically to change his skin color and features, he demonstrated the unifying power of music worldwide. He will be remembered for a long time to come. I think America will celebrate his birth or death every year side by side with 4th of July. Who knows? www.hasanyahya.com

Hasan A. Yahya is a professor of sociology, a member of the World Union of Arab and Muslim Writers, an American Arab scholar and scientis, authored several books on sociology, psychology, politics, short stories and poetry Diwans, all may be found on amazon.

Michael Jackson Drives Halloween, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-16T15:30:00.001-07:00

Author: Jeff Bangerter

Source: articlesbase.com

Michael Jackson's badly timed death over the summer caused a boost in sales of his music. Now his passing is driving sales of look-alike Halloween costumes, particularly his classic red jacket, curled 'do and white sequined glove from the Thriller time, and doctor's surgical masks from his shopping journeys. Interest in Jackson costumes is one of few bright spots in a Halloween season forecasted to challenge shops. the state's Retail Federation claims the economy is catching up with Halloween and the theme this year is How creative am I able to be, and how little am I ready to spend? Total spending on the vacation is predicted to reach $4.75 bill, with purchasers spending a median of only $56.31, down from $66.54 last year, according to a survey by BIGresearch for the federation. Still, Halloween is the third-largest party day in the U.S. Behind New Year's Eve and Super Bowl Sun. , and as it falls on a Sat. This year, clients could be even much more likely to host get-togethers. So office stores, discounters and specialty stores are stepping up their vacation decor offerings from mist machines to open-mouthed monster candy bowls. And besides Michael Jackson, other media phenomena are drawing the eye of Halloween consumers. Patrons at Dottie Mae's Costumes & Collectable Clothing in the Waldo area are wigging out not, "Michael Jackson", only on Jackson and Palin, but also on 1980s icons from Madonna to Farrah Fawcett to Married With kids mom Peg Bundy. President Barack Obama is the No. One mask. And sizes also are popular by one overweight customer planning to don a Medusa outfit, which gives full coverage. Still, the down economy means more shoppers will be making their costumes instead of purchasing them. The federation's survey really revealed that less folks plan to celebrate Halloween this year ( 62.1 p.c vs 64.5 p.c in 2008 ), and folk who are celebrating will take part in less activities. Even with the appearance of life-size yard decorations, which became very favored in modern years, less people plan to enhance their home or yard. Children, who were last year's enormous spenders for Halloween, plan to reduce seriously this year. According to the survey, the average 18-to-24 years old will spend, "Michael Jackson", $68.56 on the holiday, compared to $86.59 last year and $81.91 in 2007. But outlets are not just sitting back. Hallmark, as an example, first offered Halloween cards in the 1920s and now has more than 325 cards in its line, including themes from Twilight, Harry Potter, The sorcerer of Oz and Cinderella, and for the initial time Halloween cards with lights and sound like someone's Watching Me by Morris Day. Americans exchange about twenty-six million Halloween cards every year. Other shops also are adding Halloween-themed items to their lineup. Krispy Kreme is selling spider web doughnuts that are pumpkin-shaped with orange topping and a jack-o'-lantern face, and a pumpkin spice cake doughnut. While shops traditionally use back-to-school time as a barometer for vacation sales, this year they also are taking under consideration Halloween sales to figure out if clients are fatigued with being frugal and prepared for some fun. .

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Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley - Creating a Real-World "Thriller Night", Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-15T03:41:00.003-07:00

Author: Lorelei F

Source: ezinearticles.com

As a writer and also a sort of addiction-ologist I cannot help but observe and reflect on the division of our nation as it pertains to Michael Jackson. The overarching question seems to be should we revere him or should we condemn him? Was he a Semi-God, or a monster? And the whole climate of confusion, as well as the depth of mourning, harks me back to the age of 9 and the death of Elvis Presley. I can remember foggily asking in those sad days...How could this be?

And I can see that it is a question we are all asking again.

And if you expanded this question it might sound something like this... "How could someone so talented, so gifted, so powerfully able to touch human beings have come to this?" And the very way that we were touched by Elvis Presley and later by Michael Jackson seems to indicate a depth of humanity in both that is starkly contradicted by their behavior.

So how do we reconcile this seeming contradiction? We look here and we look there. We split up and take sides. Demi-God-ers face off with Monster-ites. We argue amongst ourselves. Those who, "Michael Jackson", want to deny and forget the monstrosities condemn those who want to deny and forget the greatness of The King of Pop. And the same also happens in reverse.

And so we create a house divided in our very nation. And it is the same divided house that has been in existence in millions of torn homes across our nation for years innumerable. And in our 'nation-house' we see the same denial, the same determination to take sides, and the same fierce loyalty and confusion about which side to take that has existed in torn homes forever. And in those torn homes as in our 'nation-home' we see aberrant and criminal behaviors like those of Michael Jackson. And in those torn homes as in our 'nation home' we see loose cannon behaviors like those of Elvis Presley. And in those torn homes, as in our 'nation-home', we hang on for the greatness, and recoil from the depravity. And in those torn homes, as in our nation home, there is one common denominator...the existence of a drug addict, alcoholic, or substance abuser. And now we uncover what is very probably the same common denominator in Michael Jackson in his abuse of prescription drugs.

As an educator in the field of addiction, I pray for the day that we truly understand, "Michael Jackson", that drugs and alcohol affect the very way that human beings think. I hope we will someday see that each and every drug, including alcohol, affects the functioning of the human brain in a multitude of ways. And when a person is on drugs and alcohol, he or she cannot be trusted to follow the rules of conscience or values. And the longer the person has been taking drugs or alcohol, the less conscience and values we will see. And as the drugging or drinking progresses, there comes a time when a person's behavior and thinking goes 100% opposite to common values, common sense, and even common human feeling. And there even comes a time when the person's thinking is so askew that he or she will justify the commission of atrocities and crimes even when the drug is not present.

I was a lover of Elvis as much as many of you are lovers of Michael. As such I am sometimes guiltily thankful that the king died before he could reconcile himself to doing something worse than shooting out a television set. I never would have wanted to see atrocity coming from the man who brought tears to my eyes when he sang words like...

"If I can dream of a better land, where all my brothers walk hand in hand, tell me why can't that dream come true."

And yet I have a fear that regardless of Michael and regardless of Elvis, we as a people will go merrily along on our well-worn path, drinking and drugging our way to our own personal versions of Neverland. We will continue to use prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, alcohol, illicit and illegal drugs, club drugs, and some of us will even suck on aerosol cans or drink rubbing alcohol to alter our brains and get high. And we will believe with all of our hearts that what happened to the King of Rock and Roll and what happened to the King of Pop will never happen to us. We will believe that we will never become like them. We will believe that we alone are impervious to the affects of drugs and alcohol on our minds. We will believe like Elvis believed and like Michael believed- thereby creating our own real-world version of "Thriller Night."

Lorelei F is a Writer, Speaker, and Activist who works for enlightenment and has coined the term Second Hand Addict. Visit her blogs at http://www.secondhandaddiction.blogspot.com and http://www.lawofattractionenergy.blogspot.com

Michael Jackson Skin Whitening - Why Treating Vitiligo Naturally is Best, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-15T03:41:00.001-07:00

Author: Ann L. Parker

Source: ezinearticles.com

Want a safe alternative to treating vitiligo other than the chemical hydroquinone, or questionable oral supplements and more?

Michael Jackson skin whitening and other treatments which the pop star may have undergone have made headlines in the news, followed with the ongoing discussions, "Michael Jackson", of his death and the circumstances surrounding it.  There was much the public will never really know about just what Jackson put in and on his body over the years, but the effects of those treatments were all too apparent.

One of the most visible of Michael Jackson's problems was the gradual lightening of his skin over the, "Michael Jackson", years. Jackson claimed to be suffering from a condition called vitiligo, and he used topical creams which contain the chemical hydroquinone in order to bleach his remaining dark skin and blend it in with the white patches.

This is a common treatment for vitiligo but one which is not without controversy. In fact, the best skin whitening products are now being made without hydroquinone at all.

The Safer Way To Treat Vitiligo

In the ongoing discussion of Michael Jackson skin whitening and vitiligo treatment, much has been made about the potential hazards of hydroquinone. Studies have linked this substance to several different ailments including various forms of cancer and adrenal gland problems. The more the medical community learns about it, the more they have veered away from using it in skin treatment.

So what is the answer for vitiligo patients who want to safely and gently lighten their skin?  Well, the best skin whitening products are those which draw thei healing power directly from nature.  Nothing works better to both address particular skin problems like vitiligo and also enhance skin tone and fight the common signs of aging at the same time.  And there are now a wide range of natural products available to choose from.

Heal Your Skin Naturally

There is a simple way to avoid the Michael Jackson skin whitening nightmare, just go the natural route. Products made from a careful blend of natural, plant based ingredients can provide a level of healing never before seen. That's because they don't rely on chemicals and synthetics which can not only harm the skin but also cause underlying damage to the body itself.

The best skin whitening products contain Extrapone Nutgrass.  This natural ingredient has been proven to safely lighten the skin by inhibiting the formation of melanin. It can diminish the appearance of freckles, help lighten the skin overall to combat conditions such as vitiligo and it also contains anti-aging properties which help to smooth and soften the skin for a youthful, healthy look, which gives it an extra added advantage.

Used in combination with other natural ingredients such as CynergyTK™, Vitamin E and Babassu, among others, Nutgrass is the most effective way of whitening the skin naturally while balancing moisture levels, healing redness and removing built up toxins.

So don't listen to the proponents of Michael Jackson skin whitening techniques, do your homework and find natural products which will get the job done without causing further damage.

Vitiligo can be an embarrassing condition but it doesn't have to take over your life.  There are safe, gentle, natural ways of whitening the skin and lessening the physical and emotional scarring of vitiligo.

Michael Jackson skin whitening treatments should be avoided altogether, especially since there are much safer alternatives, readily available.   Talk to your doctor and find a natural product which will work for you and you can say goodbye to the heartbreak of vitiligo forever!

Ann Parker is a researcher, educator, and believer of keeping skin looking young, vibrant, and glowing with all natural ingredients. Visit her web site http://www.healthy-skin-site.info today to learn about the clinically proven ingredients the big brands don't want you to know.

Emulate His Style With Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-13T14:39:00.003-07:00

Author: Rob Buenaventura

Source: ezinearticles.com

The news reports have been telling us how much more money Michael Jackson is making now that he has died, and they aren't lying. Michael Jackson merchandise is appearing in almost as many forms as it did back in the '80s when the gloved one was at the peak of his career. In fact, reproductions of outfits worn during Jackson's reign as the King of Pop are, "Michael Jackson", undoubtedly going to be all the rage this Halloween, and you will find numerous websites online where you can purchase them. If you were excited by the way he dressed during his videos 'Thriller', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Billie Jean', or others, you'll now be able to emulate the pop icon's unique sense of style.

Creatures crawl in search of blood... What Halloween costume could be more perfect than a replica of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' ensemble? You could dress as Jackson, and your date could be one of the spooks that rise up from the tombs. Of course, if you both can make yourself up to look ghoulish and actually perform the dance from the video, you'll be sure to be a hit at any party you attend.

Another look you might try is donning the classic white fedora and suit to become a 'Smooth Criminal'. The 'Smooth Criminal' look has always been awesome, and you'll be able to wear the suit again to your next formal occasion. Be sure to tack a pair of shoes to the floor before the party starts, though, so that you can do the dance routine without falling on your face.

Don't forget the accessories that accompany any Michael Jackson Halloween costume. If you plan to Moonwalk into a party wearing an outfit from 'Billie Jean', remember to add black and white wingtips, the red bow tie, and the white socks. You can also add the iconic sequined glove and black fedora in honor of Jackson's stellar performance at the 1983 Grammy awards.

Jackson made headlines all throughout the '80s with the incomparable costumes he appeared in, and you can watch the old videos on Youtube and select elements of various costumes to incorporate into your own dress. Several kinds of wigs are also available to go, "Michael Jackson", along with the various looks. You can even buy a full Afro like Jackson wore at the beginning of his career as the youngest member of the Jackson Five.

Michael Jackson Halloween costumes are sure to be high on the hit list this year as fans mourn the Pop king's passing. If all else fails, and you're stuck for a Michael Jackson costume, you can always wear a pair of pajamas and a surgical mask and carry an umbrella to look like Jackson did when seen going to his trial. It really didn't matter what he wore. His style was always magical, and he will continue to reign in the hearts of his loyal fans forever.

Looking for or wanting to see more Michael Jackson costume ideas? Visit HalloweenGalleria.com to find a wide variety of new Halloween costume or group Halloween costumes, all at great prices!

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes For 2009, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-13T14:39:00.001-07:00

Author: Amy Dubois

Source: ezinearticles.com

Michael Jackson is a fashion icon due to the different looks that he portrayed throughout his artistic career. In fact,, "Michael Jackson", the, "Michael Jackson", King Of Pop is globally recognized not only by his music genius but also by his costume and wig choices.

Along side his trademark moon walk and great music lyrics, Michael Jackson is cherished by a lot of fashion experts as a trend by himself. Fans all over the world try to imitate his looks and his style impact became obvious during his tragic death on june 2009. No matter where his fans are in Japan, Brazil or some where in Europe, The "MJ" hat, white socks, shiny glove, red leather jacket and the famous aviator glasses are worn by millions of people of all age and gender groups.

This Halloween is expected to be a big come back for Michael Jackson throughout cities not only in the USA but all over the globe. Many fashion stylists classify The looks of "MJ" into three categories; the Thriller, the Bad and the Billie Jean costume

Thriller look is popular during Halloween and it is easy to achieve. The items needed are a faux red leather jacket, a pair of red skinny pants,black loafers, white socks and a curly black wig. You can customize this jacket by adding seriesof zippers. The look is finished by applying a light powder foundation on the face.

Billie Jean cloths is preferred by many fans because it includes a black and silver sequined jacket, white shirt, black suit pants, white socks, black loafers and the trademark shiny glove. It is a complete look fit for a king but many costume companies online made it available for all at affordable prices.

If your favorite song is Bad, there are some great patterns made to provide the same outfit Michael Jackson wore in that video. The look includes the black jacket ensemble precisely a military style jacket decorated with large gold badges along with a gold beltand word Bad written on the buckle. Complete the look with tight black leather pants or jeans and boots with lots of zippers.

Michael Jackson is also known for his accessory choices such as the black sunglasses or the trademark sequined glove. Many modern fashion designers have incorporated these accessories in their collections.

Dressing up like Michael Jackson for this Halloween is a fun idea because there are so many choices available. It all depends on which Michael you want to portray. Michael Jackson had so many different looks throughout the years and without a doubt he isone of themost recognized fashion icon of all times.

Michael Jackson has been a music and dance inspiration for his fans, he is also a great choice for a Halloween costume this year due to his outrageous outfits and unique fashion creativity. If you choose to pay homage to this great artist, it is absolutely the perfect time to create any his memorable looks. there are so many outfits that made famous by the King Of Pop are available in all adult and kids sizes, for more options visit http://www.HalloweenCostumesCheap.info

Michael Jackson Party Costume, Michael Jackson Memorial

2009-10-13T07:47:00.003-07:00

Author: Ray Sherman

Source: ezinearticles.com

Without a doubt, Michael, "Michael Jackson", Jackson will be a popular costume choice this Halloween among both adult party goers and neighborhood trick or treaters. There's already a mad dash for props and costumes as this Halloween season, "Michael Jackson", approaches.

Dressing up as Michael Jackson can be a fun costume because there's a few things you can do with the different decades of change througout his career. Of course the ready made all in one costumes are pretty abundant and easy to find, as are the masks, but these won't win you any contests or compliments. If you want to impress your co-workers at the corporate party or win any contests, you are going to be creating your own costume. Becoming the "King of Pop" is a great choice and you'll look great!

Thrift stores are a great place to find props, but you've really got to act fast as people are hitting them pretty hard about now in search of Michael Jackson costume props. Another alternative is Ebay which usually brings good results. some of the more important items you will need are a few of the Michael Jackson signature pieces. Since these peices can make or break your costume, these are the things you need to get going on right away.

Examples of signature Michael Jackson clothing are pieces such as the Red Beat It jacket. If you can find a decent leather one you'll have a great start on one real nice looking costume! The rest of that costume is basic, just black pants and shoes and you'll want to take a look at the shirt.

There is the black Fedora hat which is a must have if you are going with the Billie Jean video look. The white sequin glove should be very easy to find. The pants, shirt and shoes shouldn't be too hard but again, if you can get in on it now you can get a better deal.

The Smooth Criminal video has some nice dress in it. This time a white fedora hat with a black band around it, the blue shirt and white pinstripe jacket. Gangster shoes, white tie and white pants. There was the Bad tour and the military jacket look and straight hair. Finding a picture for any of these ideas is very easy. Just google Michael Jackson and the name of a song or album and you'll get a great picture that you can use to find your party costume props! (Use google images for best results)

The face is not difficult to do either. A wig will be easy to find and you can buy a cheap one and spruce it up a bit, trim it, curl it or whatever you need for your costume look. Unless you are going for the Jackson Five era, Michael used makeup in a very distinct way. His eyes and brows especially. A little lip liner too. Just experiment with the picture you are trying to duplicate. If you get the eyes, lips and brows right, everybody's going to know exactly who you are dressed as, especially with the proper Michael Jackson clothing on.

Check out a bunch of pictures first so you know what you need. Choose the best one or two and use those as your guide. There are several distinctive Michael Jackson looks you can do and each one is not that difficult. With a little creativity, you can stand out in the crowd and win that contest with the best Michael Jackson party costume in town!

Are you ready to start your Michael Jackson costume and take first place at your Halloween party? You can do it but you need to get started right now! For all your MJ props and party needs visit http://www.PopStarCollector.com and get started on your outfit right now!