Finding an Original That You Will Be Happy With
Michael Jackson paintings are growing in popularity with every day that passes since his shocking and unfortunate death. His death was like one of those situations where you will always remember where you were when you heard about it. I was painting a house when my wife came in and told me. I couldn't believe it. It took me a few seconds to register the thought, totally unbelievable.
I, like thousands of others, have been a huge fan of Michael Jackson. I can remember being a kid and trying to do the moonwalk. I used to have posters of him on my wall. As life moved on the posters came down, but the love for his music stayed strong.
When I head of his death I knew it was time to again put up some Michael Jackson paintings. It certainly is not hard to find all kinds of different paintings of the king of pop. The internet is full of artist selling their work. Right away I found many great posters and paintings that I liked. I didn't make any purchases though because I wanted to shop around and find a truly unique interpretation, a painting that was just as unique as Michael himself.
Recently I read an article saying that Ganizu, the internationally known artist from Chile, was coming out of his semi-retirement of painting celebrities, to paint one last celebrity picture in honor of Michael Jackson. I remember hearing about Ganizu back in the mid-90's when his painting of Pope John Paul II became famous for being blessed by the Pope himself. So I checked out his interpretation.
I love it. He actually painted two different paintings of Jackson doing his moonwalk, but they are totally unique and unlike any other painting of him that you've ever seen. I don't know what the original paintings cost, but I bought a copy of the original for a good price. I got it in the mail just the other day and it is awesome. I love it. I totally recommend to any real fan of Micheal Jackson any of the two Ganizu paintings. Here is a link to the site that I bought my paintings from http://www.michaeljacksonart.webs.com
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Did Michael Jackson Die Young?
Did Michael Jackson Die Young?
Pop legend Michael Jackson just died at age 50.
"Gee, that's young!" more than one person replied, when I shared the news.
But he lived several lives within those 50 years, including one as a boy wonder with the Jackson 5, and another as the King of Pop. He also lived as a recluse, on acreage that mixed Toyland with a zoo, and that life was curtailed by the one he lived as a defendant in a criminal case, from which he was exonerated.
How much life did he get out of his years? "Plenty," is my guess.
You cannot take one statistic and infer too much from it.
Speaking of longevity and vitality, there is something called the Body Mass Index, or BMI. It is a single number that depicts your level of obesity. Here is a post by Alan Lickerman that explains this stat:
"Body Mass Index (BMI) is now the standard measurement used to assess body fat composition, calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared (calculate yours here). The National Institute of Health now defines anyone with a BMI>25 as overweight and anyone with a BMI>30 as obese (although it's worth noting BMI fails as a good measure of obesity for people who are extremely muscular). Unfortunately, more than 50% of Americans have BMI's over 25. Overweight and obesity have clearly reached epidemic proportions."
That disclaimer in parentheses is golden, and proves my point. If you are muscular, you can probably toss away your BMI score with the tofu wrappers. It doesn't tell enough of a story to describe or explain your fitness level.
I'm sure there are folks that beat themselves for having a BMI that is one or two points away from where they believe the optimal point is. The psychological and emotional damage they inflict is possibly worse than the weight they carry.
Add to this the fact that a very recent study says those that are slightly overweight, not "normal" weight, have a better chance to live longer, and most folks have to be utterly confused about interpreting the numbers they read on their bathroom scales.
That recent study, advocating slight pudginess, is just one stat, one data point, in a swirling sea of oversimplification.
Don't allow yourself to become the captive of a single stat, because by itself, it is not conclusive in characterizing of your overall fitness level and quality of life.
Dr. Gary S. Goodman is a top speaker, negotiation consultant, attorney, real estate broker, TV and radio commentator and the best-selling author of 12 books, including SIX-FIGURE CONSULTING: HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SECOND CAREER. He is the creator of Nightingale-Conant's successful audio seminar: THE LAW OF LARGE NUMBERS: HOW TO MAKE SUCCESS INEVITABLE. See: http://www.nightingale.com/prod_detail~product~Law_Large_Numbers.aspx His original class, "Best Practices in Negotiation," is offered at UCLA & UC Berkeley Extension and at a number of other fine universities and organizations.
Pop legend Michael Jackson just died at age 50.
"Gee, that's young!" more than one person replied, when I shared the news.
But he lived several lives within those 50 years, including one as a boy wonder with the Jackson 5, and another as the King of Pop. He also lived as a recluse, on acreage that mixed Toyland with a zoo, and that life was curtailed by the one he lived as a defendant in a criminal case, from which he was exonerated.
How much life did he get out of his years? "Plenty," is my guess.
You cannot take one statistic and infer too much from it.
Speaking of longevity and vitality, there is something called the Body Mass Index, or BMI. It is a single number that depicts your level of obesity. Here is a post by Alan Lickerman that explains this stat:
"Body Mass Index (BMI) is now the standard measurement used to assess body fat composition, calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared (calculate yours here). The National Institute of Health now defines anyone with a BMI>25 as overweight and anyone with a BMI>30 as obese (although it's worth noting BMI fails as a good measure of obesity for people who are extremely muscular). Unfortunately, more than 50% of Americans have BMI's over 25. Overweight and obesity have clearly reached epidemic proportions."
That disclaimer in parentheses is golden, and proves my point. If you are muscular, you can probably toss away your BMI score with the tofu wrappers. It doesn't tell enough of a story to describe or explain your fitness level.
I'm sure there are folks that beat themselves for having a BMI that is one or two points away from where they believe the optimal point is. The psychological and emotional damage they inflict is possibly worse than the weight they carry.
Add to this the fact that a very recent study says those that are slightly overweight, not "normal" weight, have a better chance to live longer, and most folks have to be utterly confused about interpreting the numbers they read on their bathroom scales.
That recent study, advocating slight pudginess, is just one stat, one data point, in a swirling sea of oversimplification.
Don't allow yourself to become the captive of a single stat, because by itself, it is not conclusive in characterizing of your overall fitness level and quality of life.
Dr. Gary S. Goodman is a top speaker, negotiation consultant, attorney, real estate broker, TV and radio commentator and the best-selling author of 12 books, including SIX-FIGURE CONSULTING: HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SECOND CAREER. He is the creator of Nightingale-Conant's successful audio seminar: THE LAW OF LARGE NUMBERS: HOW TO MAKE SUCCESS INEVITABLE. See: http://www.nightingale.com/prod_detail~product~Law_Large_Numbers.aspx His original class, "Best Practices in Negotiation," is offered at UCLA & UC Berkeley Extension and at a number of other fine universities and organizations.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Remembering Michael Jackson
Remembering Michael Jackson
I remember the first song I fell in love with sung by Michael Jackson. It was "I'll Be There". It is still one of my favorite songs, even after more than 40 years. There were other good songs that came out by the Jackson 5 at the time. Back then, I thought they might fade away like Sonny and Cher as music in that era started to drastically change. Musicians like the Doors, Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones started taking front and center stage. Who was to know this little boy with the crystal clear voice would become one of, if not, the most famous musicians who ever lived?
Fast forward to the late seventies when Michael went solo and put out "Off The Wall" with "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" and "Workin Day and Night". Then came the early eighties and cable t.v. M.J. exploded on Mtv like the A bomb with "Thriller". There was also " Billy Jean" with his famous moonwalk and white glove, not to mention "Beat It" and " Startin' Somethin", more of my favorites. You would hear his music everywhere; in the clubs, blasting out of people's cars as you were driving down the street, and see his videos constantly being played on m.t.v. Everyone wanted to be Michael Jackson or at least look like him. He was the on top of the world.
There are so many more memories of Michael Jackson. "Smooth Criminal" has to be one of the most amazing videos ever I have ever seen. How the gravity move is done, I will never know! The head morphing in "Black and White" was also something. I thought it was pretty cool in "Remember The Time" where they all spun around and turned into piles of dust. His creativity was like an endless waterfall or display of fireworks; always something different and amazing to watch.
Michael certainly experienced the highest of highs in the 80's and the lowest of lows in the 90's as the child molestation charges surrounded him. For anyone who believes those allegations, the ninth of the Ten Commandments is "Thou Shalt Not Bare False Witness". None of us were there. There has never been one shred of evidence in my eyes that has proven him guilty. Why did the PARENTS let the kids stay with him for weeks and months at a time if there was "proof" he was a child molester? Michael Jackson's fame and money seemed to be both a blessing and a curse, especially since he was such a ridiculously generous and wealthy celebrity.
It is not because Michael sold more records than any other entertainer in history that has made me a such a huge M.J. fan for so many years. It is not because of his 13 grammies, countless other awards, or his style and incredible innovation. It is not because of the eight Guinness World records he set that will doubtfully ever be matched. It is because he was an astoundingly talented person with an extremely generous heart. He gave more money to charity than any other entertainer in HISTORY. He helped countless less fortunate people all around the world. I truly believed the songs came from his heart when he sang about making the world a better place. Yes, he was very different. That's what made him Michael Jackson.
I was shocked when I heard about Michael's passing. My heart is still heavy as I write this article. It makes me so sad that it took his death for so many people to finally realize his unmatchable talent and contributions to this world. He has gone to a better place and in that respect I am happy that he no longer has to deal with the vicious attention seeking reporters and media. I wish I could have met him or at least shaken his hand. But all I can say is, I am so thankful to have lived in the era of Michael Jackson and witnessed the true King Of Pop. He showed more love and gave more joy to this world than any other entertainer I have ever seen or probably ever will.
So rest in peace, dear Michael. You deserve to. Your work is done. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and especially his children.
I remember the first song I fell in love with sung by Michael Jackson. It was "I'll Be There". It is still one of my favorite songs, even after more than 40 years. There were other good songs that came out by the Jackson 5 at the time. Back then, I thought they might fade away like Sonny and Cher as music in that era started to drastically change. Musicians like the Doors, Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones started taking front and center stage. Who was to know this little boy with the crystal clear voice would become one of, if not, the most famous musicians who ever lived?
Fast forward to the late seventies when Michael went solo and put out "Off The Wall" with "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" and "Workin Day and Night". Then came the early eighties and cable t.v. M.J. exploded on Mtv like the A bomb with "Thriller". There was also " Billy Jean" with his famous moonwalk and white glove, not to mention "Beat It" and " Startin' Somethin", more of my favorites. You would hear his music everywhere; in the clubs, blasting out of people's cars as you were driving down the street, and see his videos constantly being played on m.t.v. Everyone wanted to be Michael Jackson or at least look like him. He was the on top of the world.
There are so many more memories of Michael Jackson. "Smooth Criminal" has to be one of the most amazing videos ever I have ever seen. How the gravity move is done, I will never know! The head morphing in "Black and White" was also something. I thought it was pretty cool in "Remember The Time" where they all spun around and turned into piles of dust. His creativity was like an endless waterfall or display of fireworks; always something different and amazing to watch.
Michael certainly experienced the highest of highs in the 80's and the lowest of lows in the 90's as the child molestation charges surrounded him. For anyone who believes those allegations, the ninth of the Ten Commandments is "Thou Shalt Not Bare False Witness". None of us were there. There has never been one shred of evidence in my eyes that has proven him guilty. Why did the PARENTS let the kids stay with him for weeks and months at a time if there was "proof" he was a child molester? Michael Jackson's fame and money seemed to be both a blessing and a curse, especially since he was such a ridiculously generous and wealthy celebrity.
It is not because Michael sold more records than any other entertainer in history that has made me a such a huge M.J. fan for so many years. It is not because of his 13 grammies, countless other awards, or his style and incredible innovation. It is not because of the eight Guinness World records he set that will doubtfully ever be matched. It is because he was an astoundingly talented person with an extremely generous heart. He gave more money to charity than any other entertainer in HISTORY. He helped countless less fortunate people all around the world. I truly believed the songs came from his heart when he sang about making the world a better place. Yes, he was very different. That's what made him Michael Jackson.
I was shocked when I heard about Michael's passing. My heart is still heavy as I write this article. It makes me so sad that it took his death for so many people to finally realize his unmatchable talent and contributions to this world. He has gone to a better place and in that respect I am happy that he no longer has to deal with the vicious attention seeking reporters and media. I wish I could have met him or at least shaken his hand. But all I can say is, I am so thankful to have lived in the era of Michael Jackson and witnessed the true King Of Pop. He showed more love and gave more joy to this world than any other entertainer I have ever seen or probably ever will.
So rest in peace, dear Michael. You deserve to. Your work is done. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and especially his children.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Michael Jackson's Passing - What Does That Have to Do With Home Based Business and Your Life?
The World is stunned at the News of the passing of Michael Jackson, known as the Pop Idol.
His sudden death has shocked the world and fans around the globe are mourning his passing, and celebrating the music influence that he shared over decades.
Devastated fans who were expecting great things from his concerts to be held in London in July, are at a loss in more ways than one, the loss of the Concert not happening, the loss of Michael himself, and the dilema of what to do with their tickets.
Critics and news crews are of course, disecting his lifes events, and searching for meaning and truth, and maybe scandal, in the different events that Micheal Jackson found himself facing.
Good or strange, he has touched and influenced all of our lives in one way or another.
When big events like this shock the world, does it not get you thinking? I know that it does for me. Do you start to think about your life, and what the meaning of your life may be, what influence you may have on others around you, whether it be a handful of people, or a whole lot more?
Have you ever looked at your life, and thought about a legacy you would like to leave behind you, for your children or loved ones, or many more beyond that?
Imagine being at your funeral, and looking back over your life. What would people be sharing about what they remembered about your life, and what influence you had on them? How would you have touched them, in one way or another? What difference would you have made?
Then maybe focus on your life right now, in your relationships within your family, with your loved ones, your children, your parents and extended family, your friends and neighbours, with your God.
Are all your relationships in good order, and if perhaps not, what could or should you do about them, while you can. We never know what is around the corner, what tomorrow holds.
Many of us spend our lives in the past, worrying about things we have failed at, people we have hurt, or who have hurt us, or things we have messed up on.
Some of us worry about the future, about our children, about the Recession, how we are going to make it through these tough times. How is our superannuation or share investments going to recover, to help us in retirement, how are we going to pay our bills if we have lost our job, or had our work hours reduced?
How are we going to make our mortguage repayments, the list goes on and on.
If we do find ourselves in a financial bind in these times, that can be pretty tough. The media speculates that Michael Jackson was doing the concerts in London, as he was in a lot of debt. Who knows, that may be the reason, or it may have been for his children, would be good to know that was the case.
Being in debt can be pretty stressful, just for oneself, in relationships, if you have been there, you know how it feels. Your whole outlook becomes clouded with worry about your bank balance, of how to make ends meet, how you are going to manage to make more money, how you are going to pay the bills, and get ahead.
If only there were a better way, maybe with a job you don't like, or trying to find a job in a market with higher unemployment.
Life can be tough and trying, we all know that, and we can choose to dwell on these things that bring our energy and mood down, or we can choose to look at life in another way. We can regret the past, or worry about the future, or we can choose to live in the Present, to appreciate the day that we have been blessed with, and the people that we can share it with, even be it at work. We can count our Blessings, enjoy the fresh air and blue sky, or rain, treasure the beauty of a flower blossoming, or the greeting of a happy dog, or the smile of delight on a child's face. We can rejoice at the energy and health we enjoy, and the food to nourish us, and learn to be grateful for the Blessings in life, and enjoy the Gift of the Present.
So as we reflect on Michael Jackson's lifes highs and lows, let us focus on the highs, for the times when he let his light shine out to the world, to bring joy and energy, song and dance, and to decide to let our lives be lived with a song or a dance, to let our lights shine for the world to see, whatever that means to us, to make a difference to another, that is what life is all about. To choose not to be bound by things in our lives, but to choose to live a live of freedom and peace and joy, whatever that means to you.
Many many people go through life, just accepting what life hands to them, and not expecting anything better, not really believing there could be another way, or another choice in life. Is this letting their light shine? Are they living the life of their Dreams, or just existing?
For some Working from Home with a Home Based Business Online, gives a sense of Freedom, and control of their financial future. They don't need to depend on jobs to pay their bills, their online business works 24/7, 365 days a year, whether they work or play. Could that be part of your Dream, to enjoy finacial and time freedom, to have enough for your family, your bills, and to have plenty left over to share and make a difference to others? Have you ever thought that possible?
If you want to live the life of your Dreams, to let your light shine, and want to know about other choices and options you may have in life, If you want a second chance, to be able to leave a legacy, to be able to live the life of freedom you have always wanted to, you have come to the right place at the right time.
Read the Free Report I have prepared for you, follow your Dream life, and let your light shine.
His sudden death has shocked the world and fans around the globe are mourning his passing, and celebrating the music influence that he shared over decades.
Devastated fans who were expecting great things from his concerts to be held in London in July, are at a loss in more ways than one, the loss of the Concert not happening, the loss of Michael himself, and the dilema of what to do with their tickets.
Critics and news crews are of course, disecting his lifes events, and searching for meaning and truth, and maybe scandal, in the different events that Micheal Jackson found himself facing.
Good or strange, he has touched and influenced all of our lives in one way or another.
When big events like this shock the world, does it not get you thinking? I know that it does for me. Do you start to think about your life, and what the meaning of your life may be, what influence you may have on others around you, whether it be a handful of people, or a whole lot more?
Have you ever looked at your life, and thought about a legacy you would like to leave behind you, for your children or loved ones, or many more beyond that?
Imagine being at your funeral, and looking back over your life. What would people be sharing about what they remembered about your life, and what influence you had on them? How would you have touched them, in one way or another? What difference would you have made?
Then maybe focus on your life right now, in your relationships within your family, with your loved ones, your children, your parents and extended family, your friends and neighbours, with your God.
Are all your relationships in good order, and if perhaps not, what could or should you do about them, while you can. We never know what is around the corner, what tomorrow holds.
Many of us spend our lives in the past, worrying about things we have failed at, people we have hurt, or who have hurt us, or things we have messed up on.
Some of us worry about the future, about our children, about the Recession, how we are going to make it through these tough times. How is our superannuation or share investments going to recover, to help us in retirement, how are we going to pay our bills if we have lost our job, or had our work hours reduced?
How are we going to make our mortguage repayments, the list goes on and on.
If we do find ourselves in a financial bind in these times, that can be pretty tough. The media speculates that Michael Jackson was doing the concerts in London, as he was in a lot of debt. Who knows, that may be the reason, or it may have been for his children, would be good to know that was the case.
Being in debt can be pretty stressful, just for oneself, in relationships, if you have been there, you know how it feels. Your whole outlook becomes clouded with worry about your bank balance, of how to make ends meet, how you are going to manage to make more money, how you are going to pay the bills, and get ahead.
If only there were a better way, maybe with a job you don't like, or trying to find a job in a market with higher unemployment.
Life can be tough and trying, we all know that, and we can choose to dwell on these things that bring our energy and mood down, or we can choose to look at life in another way. We can regret the past, or worry about the future, or we can choose to live in the Present, to appreciate the day that we have been blessed with, and the people that we can share it with, even be it at work. We can count our Blessings, enjoy the fresh air and blue sky, or rain, treasure the beauty of a flower blossoming, or the greeting of a happy dog, or the smile of delight on a child's face. We can rejoice at the energy and health we enjoy, and the food to nourish us, and learn to be grateful for the Blessings in life, and enjoy the Gift of the Present.
So as we reflect on Michael Jackson's lifes highs and lows, let us focus on the highs, for the times when he let his light shine out to the world, to bring joy and energy, song and dance, and to decide to let our lives be lived with a song or a dance, to let our lights shine for the world to see, whatever that means to us, to make a difference to another, that is what life is all about. To choose not to be bound by things in our lives, but to choose to live a live of freedom and peace and joy, whatever that means to you.
Many many people go through life, just accepting what life hands to them, and not expecting anything better, not really believing there could be another way, or another choice in life. Is this letting their light shine? Are they living the life of their Dreams, or just existing?
For some Working from Home with a Home Based Business Online, gives a sense of Freedom, and control of their financial future. They don't need to depend on jobs to pay their bills, their online business works 24/7, 365 days a year, whether they work or play. Could that be part of your Dream, to enjoy finacial and time freedom, to have enough for your family, your bills, and to have plenty left over to share and make a difference to others? Have you ever thought that possible?
If you want to live the life of your Dreams, to let your light shine, and want to know about other choices and options you may have in life, If you want a second chance, to be able to leave a legacy, to be able to live the life of freedom you have always wanted to, you have come to the right place at the right time.
Read the Free Report I have prepared for you, follow your Dream life, and let your light shine.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Michael Jackson Only Released Six Studio Albums in the 30 Years From 1979 Through 2009
Michael Jackson's first album as an adult solo artist was 1979's Off the Wall which was released when MJ was only 19 years old. Up to that point Jackson was more well known as the lead singer of the Jackson Five than as a solo artist although he did have a solo #1 single in 1972 with "Ben."
Off the Wall established Jackson as a star in his own right (apart from the Jackson Five.) It included two #1 singles "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" & "Rock with You" and has sold over 7 million copies to date in the United States alone.
His next album, 1982's Thriller, established Jackson as a true superstar. In fact Jackson was so "big" during this time that probably the only valid comparisons as far as level of fame can be made with Elvis Presley in the 1950s and The Beatles in the 1960s.
Thriller went on to be the biggest selling studio album in world history and it still holds that title today. Thriller was more than just an album, it was a phenomenon and it was known for more than it's music. The music videos made for the album changed the medium forever. In particular the groundbreaking "Thriller" video is likely the most famous video ever made and many still consider it to be the greatest achievement in music video history.
At this point Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star in the world. But over the next 27 years (until his untimely tragic death on June 25, 2009) he released only four studio albums: 1987's Bad, 1991's Dangerous, 1995's HIStory, and 2001's Invincible.
So was Michael really so "unproductive" during these 27 years or was he holding back a lot of recorded material? There are rumors that the latter is true. In fact, earlier this year it was reported that Jackson has over 100 songs recorded that have yet to be released and that he purposely set aside to only be released following his death.
Is that true? I don't know. But if it is it gives MJ fans something to look forward to. Even though the "King of Pop" is gone, he may still have more music to share with us after all.
Music Blog includes stories on Michael Jackson.
Off the Wall established Jackson as a star in his own right (apart from the Jackson Five.) It included two #1 singles "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" & "Rock with You" and has sold over 7 million copies to date in the United States alone.
His next album, 1982's Thriller, established Jackson as a true superstar. In fact Jackson was so "big" during this time that probably the only valid comparisons as far as level of fame can be made with Elvis Presley in the 1950s and The Beatles in the 1960s.
Thriller went on to be the biggest selling studio album in world history and it still holds that title today. Thriller was more than just an album, it was a phenomenon and it was known for more than it's music. The music videos made for the album changed the medium forever. In particular the groundbreaking "Thriller" video is likely the most famous video ever made and many still consider it to be the greatest achievement in music video history.
At this point Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star in the world. But over the next 27 years (until his untimely tragic death on June 25, 2009) he released only four studio albums: 1987's Bad, 1991's Dangerous, 1995's HIStory, and 2001's Invincible.
So was Michael really so "unproductive" during these 27 years or was he holding back a lot of recorded material? There are rumors that the latter is true. In fact, earlier this year it was reported that Jackson has over 100 songs recorded that have yet to be released and that he purposely set aside to only be released following his death.
Is that true? I don't know. But if it is it gives MJ fans something to look forward to. Even though the "King of Pop" is gone, he may still have more music to share with us after all.
Music Blog includes stories on Michael Jackson.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Statement of Michael Jackson is an indefinite period of time the results of the autopsy
Records of the Court, the investigators are searching for the evidence for communication between artists personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray and other health care professionals.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office indefinitely delayed the publication of Michael Jackson's Thursday results of the autopsy, that the signs of the police investigators tried to determine the interactions between the pop star of the doctor and other health care professionals to Jackson, who has the months before his death.
Tell residue after a meeting between officials of the LA County District Attorney's Office, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Office of the Coroner "to the progress in the matter. Assistant Chief Ed Winter of the Coroner's Office said he could not say whether the cause of death will be announced.
"I have no idea," says Winter.
A source for the application of the law with the investigation of the Coroner, "said that the staff has for the delay, but there were no inconsistencies in the multi-agency probe over the interpretation of the evidence, including toxicology tests for the direction or of the investigation.
The police initially said that the toxicity of the results, which show, Jackson was killed, it will be this week, but he said that in the coming week is likely.
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The deadline came as the court records indicate that investigators were looking for evidence of communication between Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray and other health care professionals.
Mandates research this week at the Las Vegas properties entitled Murray the staff of the Federal Government and the input of the LAPD detectives e-mails, letters and notes between cardiologists, Jackson and Beverly Hills dermatologist Arnold Klein, West Hollywood rheumatologists Allan Metzger, Los Angeles, a nurse practitioner Cherilyn Lee, Las Vegas dentist Mark Tadrissi, Beverly Hills anesthesiologist Randy Rosen and the City of New York ear, nose and ear doctor and Slavi David.
Yugoslavia was an insurance company this spring to sponsor Jackson physics AEG Live to get a cover for the return of the concerts of the singer. Jackson's relationship Tadrissi is not known.
Jackson is a former patient of roses. Klein, Metzger and treatment were Lee Jackson at the time of his death. Lee said Jackson's bat in April for propofol, the functioning of the room anesthesia, that the application of the law sources said was in the house of the singer. In an interview on Thursday, a lawyer with Jackson, said Metzger approached the doctor in April to propofol to help to sleep.
"Dr. Metzger said that it was dangerous, possibly life and must not be outside of the hospital," said lawyer Harland Braun. Metzger Jackson prescribed instead of two small quantities of sleeping pills, says Braun.
He said Metzger, with the files of the Coroner's office, never by Murray and is ready to the authorities. "
"It could be that Jackson was a witness in search of drugs or looking for someone for the handling of this product," said Braun.
The investigators combed the Murray properties on Wednesday including the information on propofol. The mandate of the search in Las Vegas has allowed entry of the shipment, the purchase and delivery of documents for the drug trade.
You do not know, stocks in the research, if the authorities get everything Murray medical office or at home with other members of the health professions or propofol. His lawyer said the cardiologist is not for the other providers in health care.
"Dr. Murray no professional or personal association with one of the doctors in search of this mandate," said the prosecutor Edward Chernoff.
The good drawing suggested investigators were operating under the theory that Jackson, who have dealt with the abuse of substances in the course of his career a decision was drug addicted at the time of his death. Can be used in this case, a detective, in particular the limitation exposed and the prescription of a addict. Also guilty of manslaughter and were professional.
Murray was the implementation of the Jackson CFCP on when the Paramedic came to the house of the performers, the 25th June. Murray said via his lawyer that he did not manage anything in Jackson, the "should" caused his death.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office indefinitely delayed the publication of Michael Jackson's Thursday results of the autopsy, that the signs of the police investigators tried to determine the interactions between the pop star of the doctor and other health care professionals to Jackson, who has the months before his death.
Tell residue after a meeting between officials of the LA County District Attorney's Office, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Office of the Coroner "to the progress in the matter. Assistant Chief Ed Winter of the Coroner's Office said he could not say whether the cause of death will be announced.
"I have no idea," says Winter.
A source for the application of the law with the investigation of the Coroner, "said that the staff has for the delay, but there were no inconsistencies in the multi-agency probe over the interpretation of the evidence, including toxicology tests for the direction or of the investigation.
The police initially said that the toxicity of the results, which show, Jackson was killed, it will be this week, but he said that in the coming week is likely.
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The deadline came as the court records indicate that investigators were looking for evidence of communication between Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray and other health care professionals.
Mandates research this week at the Las Vegas properties entitled Murray the staff of the Federal Government and the input of the LAPD detectives e-mails, letters and notes between cardiologists, Jackson and Beverly Hills dermatologist Arnold Klein, West Hollywood rheumatologists Allan Metzger, Los Angeles, a nurse practitioner Cherilyn Lee, Las Vegas dentist Mark Tadrissi, Beverly Hills anesthesiologist Randy Rosen and the City of New York ear, nose and ear doctor and Slavi David.
Yugoslavia was an insurance company this spring to sponsor Jackson physics AEG Live to get a cover for the return of the concerts of the singer. Jackson's relationship Tadrissi is not known.
Jackson is a former patient of roses. Klein, Metzger and treatment were Lee Jackson at the time of his death. Lee said Jackson's bat in April for propofol, the functioning of the room anesthesia, that the application of the law sources said was in the house of the singer. In an interview on Thursday, a lawyer with Jackson, said Metzger approached the doctor in April to propofol to help to sleep.
"Dr. Metzger said that it was dangerous, possibly life and must not be outside of the hospital," said lawyer Harland Braun. Metzger Jackson prescribed instead of two small quantities of sleeping pills, says Braun.
He said Metzger, with the files of the Coroner's office, never by Murray and is ready to the authorities. "
"It could be that Jackson was a witness in search of drugs or looking for someone for the handling of this product," said Braun.
The investigators combed the Murray properties on Wednesday including the information on propofol. The mandate of the search in Las Vegas has allowed entry of the shipment, the purchase and delivery of documents for the drug trade.
You do not know, stocks in the research, if the authorities get everything Murray medical office or at home with other members of the health professions or propofol. His lawyer said the cardiologist is not for the other providers in health care.
"Dr. Murray no professional or personal association with one of the doctors in search of this mandate," said the prosecutor Edward Chernoff.
The good drawing suggested investigators were operating under the theory that Jackson, who have dealt with the abuse of substances in the course of his career a decision was drug addicted at the time of his death. Can be used in this case, a detective, in particular the limitation exposed and the prescription of a addict. Also guilty of manslaughter and were professional.
Murray was the implementation of the Jackson CFCP on when the Paramedic came to the house of the performers, the 25th June. Murray said via his lawyer that he did not manage anything in Jackson, the "should" caused his death.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Battle brewing over Michael Jackson's music empire
Battle brewing over Michael Jackson's music empire
In another sign that a battle is brewing over control of Michael Jackson’s music empire, attorneys for the late pop star’s mother filed court papers today accusing the temporary administrators of his estate of “keeping her in the dark” about the state of his affairs.
Attorneys for Katherine Jackson urged an L.A. County Superior Court judge to order the administrators, two longtime associates of her son, to submit to depositions and turn over a slew of documents, including the contract that controlled the comeback concert series scuttled by his death.
Such documents are “crucial to the question of the proper administration of the estate ... and the propriety of naming the temporary special administrators as permanent personal representatives of the estate,” lawyers for Katherine Jackson wrote.
Judge Mitchell Beckloff declined today to hold a special hearing on the request and instead added it to the array of issues to be taken up Monday, when lawyers are due in court to discuss the estate and permanent custody arrangements for Jackson’s three children.
Katherine Jackson, 79, was initially appointed temporary administrator of her son’s affairs, but the judge transferred that power to John McClain, a music executive, and John Branca, an entertainment attorney, after they produced a 2002 will naming them executors.
Beckloff is to address the validity of the will at the Monday hearing. In the meantime, he ordered McClain and Branca to seek Katherine Jackson’s opinion in any major business dealings.
In their filing, Katherine Jackson’s attorneys said Branca and McClain had refused to provide documents they requested or placed “cumbersome and unreasonable restrictions” on access to them.
A lawyer for Branca and McClain denied those allegations.
“Nothing could be further from the truth,” wrote lawyer Jeryll S. Cohen.
She said the “cornerstone” of Katherine Jackson’s complaint was her inability to view a contract between the concert promoter AEG Live and her son. The contract covered a planned series of 50 concerts in London as well as unspecified film projects between the L.A.-based promoter and Jackson.
In a separate filing, a lawyer for AEG said Katherine Jackson’s legal team had refused to sign a confidentiality agreement that, among other things, barred them from using the information contained in the contract in any legal process other than the probate court proceedings.
In another sign that a battle is brewing over control of Michael Jackson’s music empire, attorneys for the late pop star’s mother filed court papers today accusing the temporary administrators of his estate of “keeping her in the dark” about the state of his affairs.
Attorneys for Katherine Jackson urged an L.A. County Superior Court judge to order the administrators, two longtime associates of her son, to submit to depositions and turn over a slew of documents, including the contract that controlled the comeback concert series scuttled by his death.
Such documents are “crucial to the question of the proper administration of the estate ... and the propriety of naming the temporary special administrators as permanent personal representatives of the estate,” lawyers for Katherine Jackson wrote.
Judge Mitchell Beckloff declined today to hold a special hearing on the request and instead added it to the array of issues to be taken up Monday, when lawyers are due in court to discuss the estate and permanent custody arrangements for Jackson’s three children.
Katherine Jackson, 79, was initially appointed temporary administrator of her son’s affairs, but the judge transferred that power to John McClain, a music executive, and John Branca, an entertainment attorney, after they produced a 2002 will naming them executors.
Beckloff is to address the validity of the will at the Monday hearing. In the meantime, he ordered McClain and Branca to seek Katherine Jackson’s opinion in any major business dealings.
In their filing, Katherine Jackson’s attorneys said Branca and McClain had refused to provide documents they requested or placed “cumbersome and unreasonable restrictions” on access to them.
A lawyer for Branca and McClain denied those allegations.
“Nothing could be further from the truth,” wrote lawyer Jeryll S. Cohen.
She said the “cornerstone” of Katherine Jackson’s complaint was her inability to view a contract between the concert promoter AEG Live and her son. The contract covered a planned series of 50 concerts in London as well as unspecified film projects between the L.A.-based promoter and Jackson.
In a separate filing, a lawyer for AEG said Katherine Jackson’s legal team had refused to sign a confidentiality agreement that, among other things, barred them from using the information contained in the contract in any legal process other than the probate court proceedings.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Omer Bhatti is not the son of Michael Jackson
Omer Bhatti said, it is not the son of Michael Jackson and his mother was not the lover of MJ.
Omer Bhatti Michal Jackson now says was not her lover mothers.
Unfolding as one of the song "Billie Jean,''Omer Bhatti has his mother Pia Michael Jackson was not the lover, and it is not the Love Child, the media have made him to be.
Instead, Bhatti is now to tell the press that he had information to the forefront at the funeral of Jackson this month, because it was "the best friend of Michael" and "like a son for it," not only because its mother had a connection with the pop star in 1984.
According to Bhatti, he met and Jackson, while his family was on holiday in Tunisia. Jackson is so excited about the boy that he had stolen, he and his parents in Los Angeles, where they live, on his Neverland Ranch in the next eight years.
And yes, Bhatti was one of the boys, a bed with Michael in front of the famous interview with Martin Brashear, in which Jackson has revealed that the children often slept in his Neverland ranch and lying with him.
What makes this story so strange, if this is the fact that the brother of Michael, Jermaine, has publicly suggested that the boy is his son Michael, and it was shown why he was room for the funeral.
If the family has just moved in front, because it was Michael's "best friend", not Jermaine have just said that?
Then Jermaine said, after the death of Michael then perhaps he just tries to cash in Latoya Jackson style of care and to spread rumors about the secrets of the madness of the family?
I suppose we never know exactly what the Jackson family box. But stay tuned this week for more than the Jackson family matriarchs of the family drama, Katherine, face against Debbie Rowe this week before the court for the custody of their three children Michael KNOWN
Until then, what do you think of this strange story? Are you buying that Michael met the young on a head and moved their entire neighborhood in Los Angeles or do you think there is more than the eye here?
Particularly with regard to the interesting discussion NJ.com made our readers, whether it is even possible, Michael Jackson, to such a child, fair-skinned begin. I think after the funeral Bhatti photos that he is not only fair-skinned considering that he is a man of Norwegian decent!
And I think it not so, as Michael Cover and young people in the eye.
But as always, we want to hear what you have to say. Leave your thoughts on some of these questions in the comments below!
If they do not retain their two hundred questions about the role of parental NJ.com, Amber Watson-Tardiff is an editor and coordinator for the Promotion of the Family Wealth Planning Institute, an organization in support of the lawyers severely, its procedures within six to seven digits Commercial Law their dreams. It also provides the response of the direct marketing campaigns, marketing, social media and the letter from the lawyers LegalMarketingMaven.com support from an institution, with the prosecutor in the implementation of marketing strategies, the legal results.
Omer Bhatti Michal Jackson now says was not her lover mothers.
Unfolding as one of the song "Billie Jean,''Omer Bhatti has his mother Pia Michael Jackson was not the lover, and it is not the Love Child, the media have made him to be.
Instead, Bhatti is now to tell the press that he had information to the forefront at the funeral of Jackson this month, because it was "the best friend of Michael" and "like a son for it," not only because its mother had a connection with the pop star in 1984.
According to Bhatti, he met and Jackson, while his family was on holiday in Tunisia. Jackson is so excited about the boy that he had stolen, he and his parents in Los Angeles, where they live, on his Neverland Ranch in the next eight years.
And yes, Bhatti was one of the boys, a bed with Michael in front of the famous interview with Martin Brashear, in which Jackson has revealed that the children often slept in his Neverland ranch and lying with him.
What makes this story so strange, if this is the fact that the brother of Michael, Jermaine, has publicly suggested that the boy is his son Michael, and it was shown why he was room for the funeral.
If the family has just moved in front, because it was Michael's "best friend", not Jermaine have just said that?
Then Jermaine said, after the death of Michael then perhaps he just tries to cash in Latoya Jackson style of care and to spread rumors about the secrets of the madness of the family?
I suppose we never know exactly what the Jackson family box. But stay tuned this week for more than the Jackson family matriarchs of the family drama, Katherine, face against Debbie Rowe this week before the court for the custody of their three children Michael KNOWN
Until then, what do you think of this strange story? Are you buying that Michael met the young on a head and moved their entire neighborhood in Los Angeles or do you think there is more than the eye here?
Particularly with regard to the interesting discussion NJ.com made our readers, whether it is even possible, Michael Jackson, to such a child, fair-skinned begin. I think after the funeral Bhatti photos that he is not only fair-skinned considering that he is a man of Norwegian decent!
And I think it not so, as Michael Cover and young people in the eye.
But as always, we want to hear what you have to say. Leave your thoughts on some of these questions in the comments below!
If they do not retain their two hundred questions about the role of parental NJ.com, Amber Watson-Tardiff is an editor and coordinator for the Promotion of the Family Wealth Planning Institute, an organization in support of the lawyers severely, its procedures within six to seven digits Commercial Law their dreams. It also provides the response of the direct marketing campaigns, marketing, social media and the letter from the lawyers LegalMarketingMaven.com support from an institution, with the prosecutor in the implementation of marketing strategies, the legal results.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Michael Jackson's doctor investigation in homicide
Michael Jackson's doctor investigation in homicide
Michael Jackson's personal physician is the target of the homicide investigation in singer's death. A search warrant in a Houston court Thursday allowed authorities to evidence of how Dr. Conrad Murray commits homicide.
LOS ANGELES - The personal doctor tried to return a dying Michael Jackson is the target of a murder investigation in the singer's death.
A search warrant filed Thursday allowed authorities to make "the property or items constituting evidence of the offense of murder, often shows that Dr. Conrad Murray committed the said offense."
The arrest warrant was a day after agents seized items from doctors in clinics in Houston and a rented storage unit.
Murray, 51, has Jackson when he died and a central figure in the month long investigation from the beginning. The search for his hospital authorities placed him, but the command of language made it clear he was intent.
The court documents detailed articles seized by federal drug and Los Angeles police. Among these are 27 tablets of weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of clonazepam muscle relaxant, two computer hard drives, e-mail and a controlled substance registration.
Murray the lawyer, Edward Chernoff, and upheld the search warrant was executed, and that none of the items previously confiscated by the authorities, but no comment.
Murray has been discontinued, such as Jackson's personal physician, a few weeks before he died. He was hired by Jackson to the Los Angeles mansion, where the pop star was unconscious in the morning of 25th June and tried unsuccessfully to do so.
Murray, a cardiologist, for training in California, Texas and Nevada. Records show he has no action against him, when investigators seized a substance is a notice of suspension from a Houston hospital. No information available.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office is not expected that an official determination of what Jackson killed at least until next week, and the investigators in this week, the review of medical records from the office other physicians in the probe.
Assistant Coroner Chief Ed Winter on Thursday he had "seven or eight doctors and Murray is the only one he would not talk.
Winter said Chernoff had offered the deal on Friday but no Coroner Murray present.
"We want to talk to lawyers, we want to talk to" Murray said Winter.
Chernoff a brief statement in response, said the winter will not hear any request for his client.
The powerful anesthetic propofol is an important part of the investigation. Cans of Jackson is in the mansion, then a person with knowledge of the investigation is not authorized to speak publicly. The drugs are not among the items seized under search warrant.
Michael Jackson's personal physician is the target of the homicide investigation in singer's death. A search warrant in a Houston court Thursday allowed authorities to evidence of how Dr. Conrad Murray commits homicide.
LOS ANGELES - The personal doctor tried to return a dying Michael Jackson is the target of a murder investigation in the singer's death.
A search warrant filed Thursday allowed authorities to make "the property or items constituting evidence of the offense of murder, often shows that Dr. Conrad Murray committed the said offense."
The arrest warrant was a day after agents seized items from doctors in clinics in Houston and a rented storage unit.
Murray, 51, has Jackson when he died and a central figure in the month long investigation from the beginning. The search for his hospital authorities placed him, but the command of language made it clear he was intent.
The court documents detailed articles seized by federal drug and Los Angeles police. Among these are 27 tablets of weight loss drug phentermine, a tablet of clonazepam muscle relaxant, two computer hard drives, e-mail and a controlled substance registration.
Murray the lawyer, Edward Chernoff, and upheld the search warrant was executed, and that none of the items previously confiscated by the authorities, but no comment.
Murray has been discontinued, such as Jackson's personal physician, a few weeks before he died. He was hired by Jackson to the Los Angeles mansion, where the pop star was unconscious in the morning of 25th June and tried unsuccessfully to do so.
Murray, a cardiologist, for training in California, Texas and Nevada. Records show he has no action against him, when investigators seized a substance is a notice of suspension from a Houston hospital. No information available.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office is not expected that an official determination of what Jackson killed at least until next week, and the investigators in this week, the review of medical records from the office other physicians in the probe.
Assistant Coroner Chief Ed Winter on Thursday he had "seven or eight doctors and Murray is the only one he would not talk.
Winter said Chernoff had offered the deal on Friday but no Coroner Murray present.
"We want to talk to lawyers, we want to talk to" Murray said Winter.
Chernoff a brief statement in response, said the winter will not hear any request for his client.
The powerful anesthetic propofol is an important part of the investigation. Cans of Jackson is in the mansion, then a person with knowledge of the investigation is not authorized to speak publicly. The drugs are not among the items seized under search warrant.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Michael Jackson's Doctor Public guilty homicide investigation
Michael Jackson's Doctor Public guilty homicide investigation
LOS ANGELES - The strange table evidence at the police from Michael Jackson personal physician of the hospital and the authorities are trying to follow a path of drugs and research into the records of the doctor, trying to frustrate what the pop star of death.
The official time of the search for Dr. Conrad Murray Houston hospital and the unit for the storage of an average moved into a criminal investigation by the type of thing, they could against the doctor, experts said Friday.
"It is no longer a cause of death investigation," said prosecutor Mark Geragos, to Jackson. 'It is a criminal. "
Loyola University, Professor of Law Laurie Levenson said she expects the mandates of the search more places served with Murray and for the investigators to their employees.
"I think they believe that there is strong suspicion that May, the responsibility" for the death of Jackson, she says.
Los Angeles, the police and the officials of the Drug Enforcement Administration resulted in contracts Wednesday. The language in the documents said evidence is being collected as part of a culpable homicide, the investigation in relation Murray.
The authorities have not publicly named its criminal investigation and again Murray is a suspect.
The seized tablets contained 27 Weight loss drug phentermine one tablet of clonazepam muscle relaxant, business cards, storing the receipts, the opinion of the Internal Revenue Service and disks.
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The authorities have also e-mails and letters to the Stacey Howe. The above Howe as "administrator" in Las Vegas Murray Company, Global Associates Inc cardiovascular his efforts Friday were unsuccessful.
Murray, 51, Jackson was seen as the personal physician shortly before his death. It was Jackson's rented mansion in Los Angeles at the pop star was unconscious in the morning of the 25th June, and tried in vain to resuscitate him.
Murray has a low profile since the death of Jackson. He was questioned twice by police, but not publicly discussed. The doors of his office in Las Vegas Friday were blocked behind the red curtains from.
Los Angeles County Coroner Assistant Chief Ed Winter said a final decision on Jackson's death is not expected before the end of next week, when the toxicology reports are completed.
Jackson had a long history of prescription drug use and was performed under general anesthesia for many medical procedures over the years.
Propofol, a powerful narcotic drugs should be seen by members of specially trained health professionals, has established itself as an important part of the investigation. Cans they were in the Jackson home, according to a person who has knowledge of the investigation, not to speak publicly.
The official time of the search received authorization for the entry of objects, including but not limited to billing records, orders of medicines, the revenues, the revenues of the billing, the medical and healthcare IT. "
Geragos said that the police said, following a route that includes the purchase of medicines and Murray possible transit of drugs at home, Jackson.
The documents on his hospital included a "suspension" Doctor's Hospital in Houston, so that "the documentation is incomplete graphics" in the same hospital. Also on the list is a medical expired.
"I can hear the declaration of the initiation of a prosecution in this case already," said Geragos. "They are talking about a doctor who exposed the privileges to the hospital for a bad management of the records, has financial difficulties, and he is now once in their life the opportunity to pay a large doctor and live-in for Michael Jackson."
Geragos said that it was not implying that Jackson suicide, but the careless use of a drug or a combination of drugs May, to death.
Mike Bullard, head of the Directorate Doctor's Hospital, said Murray about the staff and worked in a cardiac laboratory. He said that because Murray has lived in Las Vegas, he was in hospital a few days a month and the last was in April.
Bullard has rejected that Murray had a suspension. But Bullard said that if a suspension is not in the folder of the State of Texas - and the state has not such a record - while this opinion is probably a minor violation, like a paperwork error.
It is difficult to determine whether the IRS opinion were seized in connection with the recent financial problems Cardiovascular Global. In a period of 10 months ending in the autumn of last year, Murray suggested a turnover of more than $ 400,000 in the decisions of the courts: $ 228,000 in the Citicorp Vendor Finance Inc. November 2007, $ 71.000 for an education in the society in June 2008 and loan of $ 135,000 for a leasing company last September.
Murray has a vacation Nevada practice to accompany Jackson in London for a series of 50 concerts. He had announced to be paid $ 150,000 per month.
Greg Scott, a former prosecutor and district attorney from California, said that there is evidence to the solid prosecutors to make the leap from research to the neglect of the criminal negligence of the basis for an indictment of culpable homicide. Even if an indictment filed, he said the prosecutor's life is not simple process.
"The cases that the doctors are very difficult," he said. "A jury is asked to guess the decisions on the professional and always we do not. If a doctor says to do something, we do."
He noted that the standard for the declaration of guilt is beyond doubt, and: "If the defense is also a medical certificate from this treatment was good, that is without any reasonable doubt."
LOS ANGELES - The strange table evidence at the police from Michael Jackson personal physician of the hospital and the authorities are trying to follow a path of drugs and research into the records of the doctor, trying to frustrate what the pop star of death.
The official time of the search for Dr. Conrad Murray Houston hospital and the unit for the storage of an average moved into a criminal investigation by the type of thing, they could against the doctor, experts said Friday.
"It is no longer a cause of death investigation," said prosecutor Mark Geragos, to Jackson. 'It is a criminal. "
Loyola University, Professor of Law Laurie Levenson said she expects the mandates of the search more places served with Murray and for the investigators to their employees.
"I think they believe that there is strong suspicion that May, the responsibility" for the death of Jackson, she says.
Los Angeles, the police and the officials of the Drug Enforcement Administration resulted in contracts Wednesday. The language in the documents said evidence is being collected as part of a culpable homicide, the investigation in relation Murray.
The authorities have not publicly named its criminal investigation and again Murray is a suspect.
The seized tablets contained 27 Weight loss drug phentermine one tablet of clonazepam muscle relaxant, business cards, storing the receipts, the opinion of the Internal Revenue Service and disks.
Below
The authorities have also e-mails and letters to the Stacey Howe. The above Howe as "administrator" in Las Vegas Murray Company, Global Associates Inc cardiovascular his efforts Friday were unsuccessful.
Murray, 51, Jackson was seen as the personal physician shortly before his death. It was Jackson's rented mansion in Los Angeles at the pop star was unconscious in the morning of the 25th June, and tried in vain to resuscitate him.
Murray has a low profile since the death of Jackson. He was questioned twice by police, but not publicly discussed. The doors of his office in Las Vegas Friday were blocked behind the red curtains from.
Los Angeles County Coroner Assistant Chief Ed Winter said a final decision on Jackson's death is not expected before the end of next week, when the toxicology reports are completed.
Jackson had a long history of prescription drug use and was performed under general anesthesia for many medical procedures over the years.
Propofol, a powerful narcotic drugs should be seen by members of specially trained health professionals, has established itself as an important part of the investigation. Cans they were in the Jackson home, according to a person who has knowledge of the investigation, not to speak publicly.
The official time of the search received authorization for the entry of objects, including but not limited to billing records, orders of medicines, the revenues, the revenues of the billing, the medical and healthcare IT. "
Geragos said that the police said, following a route that includes the purchase of medicines and Murray possible transit of drugs at home, Jackson.
The documents on his hospital included a "suspension" Doctor's Hospital in Houston, so that "the documentation is incomplete graphics" in the same hospital. Also on the list is a medical expired.
"I can hear the declaration of the initiation of a prosecution in this case already," said Geragos. "They are talking about a doctor who exposed the privileges to the hospital for a bad management of the records, has financial difficulties, and he is now once in their life the opportunity to pay a large doctor and live-in for Michael Jackson."
Geragos said that it was not implying that Jackson suicide, but the careless use of a drug or a combination of drugs May, to death.
Mike Bullard, head of the Directorate Doctor's Hospital, said Murray about the staff and worked in a cardiac laboratory. He said that because Murray has lived in Las Vegas, he was in hospital a few days a month and the last was in April.
Bullard has rejected that Murray had a suspension. But Bullard said that if a suspension is not in the folder of the State of Texas - and the state has not such a record - while this opinion is probably a minor violation, like a paperwork error.
It is difficult to determine whether the IRS opinion were seized in connection with the recent financial problems Cardiovascular Global. In a period of 10 months ending in the autumn of last year, Murray suggested a turnover of more than $ 400,000 in the decisions of the courts: $ 228,000 in the Citicorp Vendor Finance Inc. November 2007, $ 71.000 for an education in the society in June 2008 and loan of $ 135,000 for a leasing company last September.
Murray has a vacation Nevada practice to accompany Jackson in London for a series of 50 concerts. He had announced to be paid $ 150,000 per month.
Greg Scott, a former prosecutor and district attorney from California, said that there is evidence to the solid prosecutors to make the leap from research to the neglect of the criminal negligence of the basis for an indictment of culpable homicide. Even if an indictment filed, he said the prosecutor's life is not simple process.
"The cases that the doctors are very difficult," he said. "A jury is asked to guess the decisions on the professional and always we do not. If a doctor says to do something, we do."
He noted that the standard for the declaration of guilt is beyond doubt, and: "If the defense is also a medical certificate from this treatment was good, that is without any reasonable doubt."
Friday, July 24, 2009
Michael Jackson was lucky "that he died"
Rupert Everett: Michael Jackson was lucky "that he died"
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Rupert Everett: Michael Jackson was lucky "that he died"
You know how sometimes you say something but then wish you could stuff the words back in your mouth?
Do you think maybe Rupert Everett feels that way?
Here's how he sounded off on two people we all know in London's Daily Mirror.
(Who's Rupert Everett, you ask? He's the guy who played Julia Roberts best friend in "My Best Friend's Wedding." And I think he was Julianne Moore's best friend in another movie.)
On Michael Jackson: "He was a freak. He looked like a character from 'Shrek.' He was a black-to-white minstrel."
(Oh yeah, this guy was the voice of Prince Charming in "Shrek 2," too.)
He apparently wasn't looking forward to the King of Pop's series of comeback concerts in London. "It wouldn't have mattered how good or bad he was. He wouldn't have managed to do all of them and the press would have destroyed him," Everett said. "I think it was fortuitous that he died."
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Rupert Everett: Michael Jackson was lucky "that he died"
You know how sometimes you say something but then wish you could stuff the words back in your mouth?
Do you think maybe Rupert Everett feels that way?
Here's how he sounded off on two people we all know in London's Daily Mirror.
(Who's Rupert Everett, you ask? He's the guy who played Julia Roberts best friend in "My Best Friend's Wedding." And I think he was Julianne Moore's best friend in another movie.)
On Michael Jackson: "He was a freak. He looked like a character from 'Shrek.' He was a black-to-white minstrel."
(Oh yeah, this guy was the voice of Prince Charming in "Shrek 2," too.)
He apparently wasn't looking forward to the King of Pop's series of comeback concerts in London. "It wouldn't have mattered how good or bad he was. He wouldn't have managed to do all of them and the press would have destroyed him," Everett said. "I think it was fortuitous that he died."
Thursday, July 23, 2009
More Information About Michael Jackson Case
Investigators Michael Jackson case to get more information from the doctor
Scientists are trying to find out what killed the Michael Jackson look for more information about the doctor, who was with him when he died, a doctor, lawyer said today.
Officials in LA County coroner's office investigator had asked for an interview, Dr Conrad Murray, who has already been questioned twice a detective agency from the Los Angeles Police said Murray's lawyer, Edward Chernoff.
The investigators also asked for patient information as the Murray before, he said.
Ed Winter, assistant head of coroner office, declined comment.
Murray lawyer said the date was not planned second interview, but Murray, who has returned to Nevada to cooperate.
"The coroner wishes to clarify the cause of death. We share this goal," said Chernoff.
Murray, 51, is a key figure in the sample stream as both a witness and a possible target criminal. It was found unconscious, the Jackson room of his rented house Holmby Hills June 25 and made him CPR until paramedics arrived. The police is being questioned is a UCLA Medical Center, where Jackson had been declared dead, and two days later, he and his lawyer met with the detective agency for three hours.
Through his lawyer, Murray said administer drugs or other medications that "should have" caused the death of Jackson, and still puzzled as the death of the performer.
"We do not have access to the most important information in this case ... the toxicology report. We are still in the dark like everyone else," says Chernoff.
He refused to say, Murray Jackson, propofol, a general anesthetic that police found in the house.
Weeks after the death of Jackson, Murray received the files of his office in Las Vegas is Jackson does not care, "said Chernoff. Murray met with the artist in 2006, when she and her three children ranked Mecca of gambling.
Jackson then offered him a full-time job, as his personal physician returned from several concerts in London in May, Murray closed practices in Las Vegas and Houston to take a stand.
Murray was to earn a monthly salary of $ 150,000, but according to AEG Live, the concert promoter, Jackson has not signed the convention, when he died.
His lawyer said that the Murray "minute by minute, point by point description of the artist's last days", it should not be an end in criminal charges.
"But I will not tell you, I'm not worried about Dr. Murray, as he was the last of a doctor standing when Michael Jackson is dead, and it seems that the anger directed towards him," said Chernoff.
Murray said that he is frustrated, and often negative results of incorrect media.
"He has to walk around with 24-7 bodyguard. He can not carry out his practice. It can not go to work, because he has had to harassment, where it goes," said l Advocate.
Officials, police, the coroner's office of district attorney and the Drug Enforcement Administration on Probing the role of the medicine of death Jackson. The researchers demonstrated in cases other doctors treating the singer and sought information about a lot of propofol.
Scientists are trying to find out what killed the Michael Jackson look for more information about the doctor, who was with him when he died, a doctor, lawyer said today.
Officials in LA County coroner's office investigator had asked for an interview, Dr Conrad Murray, who has already been questioned twice a detective agency from the Los Angeles Police said Murray's lawyer, Edward Chernoff.
The investigators also asked for patient information as the Murray before, he said.
Ed Winter, assistant head of coroner office, declined comment.
Murray lawyer said the date was not planned second interview, but Murray, who has returned to Nevada to cooperate.
"The coroner wishes to clarify the cause of death. We share this goal," said Chernoff.
Murray, 51, is a key figure in the sample stream as both a witness and a possible target criminal. It was found unconscious, the Jackson room of his rented house Holmby Hills June 25 and made him CPR until paramedics arrived. The police is being questioned is a UCLA Medical Center, where Jackson had been declared dead, and two days later, he and his lawyer met with the detective agency for three hours.
Through his lawyer, Murray said administer drugs or other medications that "should have" caused the death of Jackson, and still puzzled as the death of the performer.
"We do not have access to the most important information in this case ... the toxicology report. We are still in the dark like everyone else," says Chernoff.
He refused to say, Murray Jackson, propofol, a general anesthetic that police found in the house.
Weeks after the death of Jackson, Murray received the files of his office in Las Vegas is Jackson does not care, "said Chernoff. Murray met with the artist in 2006, when she and her three children ranked Mecca of gambling.
Jackson then offered him a full-time job, as his personal physician returned from several concerts in London in May, Murray closed practices in Las Vegas and Houston to take a stand.
Murray was to earn a monthly salary of $ 150,000, but according to AEG Live, the concert promoter, Jackson has not signed the convention, when he died.
His lawyer said that the Murray "minute by minute, point by point description of the artist's last days", it should not be an end in criminal charges.
"But I will not tell you, I'm not worried about Dr. Murray, as he was the last of a doctor standing when Michael Jackson is dead, and it seems that the anger directed towards him," said Chernoff.
Murray said that he is frustrated, and often negative results of incorrect media.
"He has to walk around with 24-7 bodyguard. He can not carry out his practice. It can not go to work, because he has had to harassment, where it goes," said l Advocate.
Officials, police, the coroner's office of district attorney and the Drug Enforcement Administration on Probing the role of the medicine of death Jackson. The researchers demonstrated in cases other doctors treating the singer and sought information about a lot of propofol.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Sony reported to Close Deal for Michael Jackson concert footage samples
Sony reported to Close Deal for Michael Jackson concert footage samples
Apple Q3 profit jumps 15% on iPhone sales
(RTTNews) - Monday, Sony Pictures Entertainment Co., a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corp. (SNE: News) has reportedly offer more than 50 million U.S. dollars for the purchase of rights worldwide distribution for a film based on the material Concert dress rehearsal for pop star Michael Jackson's "This is It" comeback concert series. This was a 50-concert series, which is not due to the untimely death of "King of Pop" on 25 June 2009.
The concert series is designed by the world's second largest concert promoter, Anschutz Entertainment Group and AEG Live. The agreement can be reached as soon as this week, according to reports.
The concert offers the exhibit came from several other studios, including Viacom Inc. 's (VIA) Paramount, General Electric Co.' s (GE) Universal Pictures, News Corp. 's (NWS) 20. Century Fox and Warner Bros. The bidders were images of the next sample from the beginning of last week. The dress rehearsal for the upcoming tour Jackson was reportedly in the multi-camera, high definition video and multi-track audio, including a 3-D view of a "thriller" inspired haunted mansion.
Award winning studio will enjoy the film with Michael Jackson and AEG Live concert stimulant, and to be good, with more than 100 hours of footage filmed narrative. The new film is expected before the end of the year. AEG tried again a part of the $ 30 million to $ 32 million it spent to produce the concert, Jackson died before 25. June.
Sony is one of preferred providers, such as Sony Pictures' sibling company Sony Music Entertainment includes music rights to Jackson songs, and sells Jackson music. Sony is also 50-50 in a partnership with his property in Sony / ATV Music Publishing. Wealth and AEG Live are also negotiating with several TV and pay-per-view outlets on a TV special that will be a stage show with Jackson's music and dance.
Michael Jackson is reportedly planning to live in a feature film from "That's it" tour rehearsal footage. Michael Jackson 50-show run at the scheduled O2 Arena in London, at the beginning of the 13-July, would be the highest grossing single concert engagement. More than $ 85 million tickets were already sold for a series of performances, and as much as U.S. $ 30 million already in the country of production.
ANS closed Monday's regular trading session at $ 24.63 up $ 0.29, or 1.19% on a volume of 0.84 million shares, higher than the three-month average volume of 1.14 million shares.
Apple Q3 profit jumps 15% on iPhone sales
(RTTNews) - Monday, Sony Pictures Entertainment Co., a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corp. (SNE: News) has reportedly offer more than 50 million U.S. dollars for the purchase of rights worldwide distribution for a film based on the material Concert dress rehearsal for pop star Michael Jackson's "This is It" comeback concert series. This was a 50-concert series, which is not due to the untimely death of "King of Pop" on 25 June 2009.
The concert series is designed by the world's second largest concert promoter, Anschutz Entertainment Group and AEG Live. The agreement can be reached as soon as this week, according to reports.
The concert offers the exhibit came from several other studios, including Viacom Inc. 's (VIA) Paramount, General Electric Co.' s (GE) Universal Pictures, News Corp. 's (NWS) 20. Century Fox and Warner Bros. The bidders were images of the next sample from the beginning of last week. The dress rehearsal for the upcoming tour Jackson was reportedly in the multi-camera, high definition video and multi-track audio, including a 3-D view of a "thriller" inspired haunted mansion.
Award winning studio will enjoy the film with Michael Jackson and AEG Live concert stimulant, and to be good, with more than 100 hours of footage filmed narrative. The new film is expected before the end of the year. AEG tried again a part of the $ 30 million to $ 32 million it spent to produce the concert, Jackson died before 25. June.
Sony is one of preferred providers, such as Sony Pictures' sibling company Sony Music Entertainment includes music rights to Jackson songs, and sells Jackson music. Sony is also 50-50 in a partnership with his property in Sony / ATV Music Publishing. Wealth and AEG Live are also negotiating with several TV and pay-per-view outlets on a TV special that will be a stage show with Jackson's music and dance.
Michael Jackson is reportedly planning to live in a feature film from "That's it" tour rehearsal footage. Michael Jackson 50-show run at the scheduled O2 Arena in London, at the beginning of the 13-July, would be the highest grossing single concert engagement. More than $ 85 million tickets were already sold for a series of performances, and as much as U.S. $ 30 million already in the country of production.
ANS closed Monday's regular trading session at $ 24.63 up $ 0.29, or 1.19% on a volume of 0.84 million shares, higher than the three-month average volume of 1.14 million shares.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ideas on the Middle East, history and religion
Michael Jackson, Islam and the Middle Eastt
Michael Jackson's death at the age of 50 have raised the flow of emotion throughout the world. Because of globalization, it is a public event in Asia and the Middle East, as well. Beginning in 2007, and his brother, Jermaine, and Muslim, and announced that Michael would be debt. In November 2008, a few months before his death, the media that Michael Jackson officially converted to Islam.
Jackson was a man of multiple identities, which contributed to the enormous popularity throughout the world. It seems clear that the shock of his deep rough childhood, and show business, and this is what happened to him to arrest their development. The stem cells can become any organ, and Michael is childish eternal chameleon. Increasingly effeminate, and both males and females. The boy's father, as children and adults. Partly because of vitiligo, he asked his black, and, and a number of powerful and wealthy Americans of African descent of his generation, and the vague racist. At the end of his life, his dam was a Jehovah's Witness Christian Family with a deep in Islam. Everything to all people, partly because of the Peter Pan syndrome. A child who can grow to become, after all.
Jermaine Jackson says that the experience of a tour of Gulf states that members of the family in contact with Islam. Interesting, and found that Islam has some problems on the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. Such as Malcolm X was converted by the pilgrimage to Mecca by a narrow sectarian religious roots in America year global anti-racism, and Jermaine had a similar path.
We can not help but wonder about the attractions of the Michael Jackson of Islam, but perhaps his 2005 study, which was acquitted of all charges contained in the desire to change. The Court upheld the patent to him, a psychiatrist and a psycho and he was arrested at the stage of the age of 10 years. Michael Jackson is deeply hurt and humiliated by the experience, and upon his return to Bahrain and the search for the various traditions and spiritual values, perhaps from this humiliation.
Through those who lived 80s will never forget Michael, "movie", video and other progress.
But it seems to me that the symbol Jackson later in the "white or black," and strongly about the points mentioned above for the fluidity of identity in a globalized world, and emphasizes the common humanity of us all, which could be the eternal boy, the horrors of the shadow of wounded, and it does not end childhood. Young children do not know about the ethnic or religious prejudices. Great tragedy is that Michael Jackson's withdrawal from the reality of the child, and made him vulnerable to himself and others, and lack of protection from intolerance or other human reality. That children should not die.
Michael Jackson's death at the age of 50 have raised the flow of emotion throughout the world. Because of globalization, it is a public event in Asia and the Middle East, as well. Beginning in 2007, and his brother, Jermaine, and Muslim, and announced that Michael would be debt. In November 2008, a few months before his death, the media that Michael Jackson officially converted to Islam.
Jackson was a man of multiple identities, which contributed to the enormous popularity throughout the world. It seems clear that the shock of his deep rough childhood, and show business, and this is what happened to him to arrest their development. The stem cells can become any organ, and Michael is childish eternal chameleon. Increasingly effeminate, and both males and females. The boy's father, as children and adults. Partly because of vitiligo, he asked his black, and, and a number of powerful and wealthy Americans of African descent of his generation, and the vague racist. At the end of his life, his dam was a Jehovah's Witness Christian Family with a deep in Islam. Everything to all people, partly because of the Peter Pan syndrome. A child who can grow to become, after all.
Jermaine Jackson says that the experience of a tour of Gulf states that members of the family in contact with Islam. Interesting, and found that Islam has some problems on the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. Such as Malcolm X was converted by the pilgrimage to Mecca by a narrow sectarian religious roots in America year global anti-racism, and Jermaine had a similar path.
We can not help but wonder about the attractions of the Michael Jackson of Islam, but perhaps his 2005 study, which was acquitted of all charges contained in the desire to change. The Court upheld the patent to him, a psychiatrist and a psycho and he was arrested at the stage of the age of 10 years. Michael Jackson is deeply hurt and humiliated by the experience, and upon his return to Bahrain and the search for the various traditions and spiritual values, perhaps from this humiliation.
Through those who lived 80s will never forget Michael, "movie", video and other progress.
But it seems to me that the symbol Jackson later in the "white or black," and strongly about the points mentioned above for the fluidity of identity in a globalized world, and emphasizes the common humanity of us all, which could be the eternal boy, the horrors of the shadow of wounded, and it does not end childhood. Young children do not know about the ethnic or religious prejudices. Great tragedy is that Michael Jackson's withdrawal from the reality of the child, and made him vulnerable to himself and others, and lack of protection from intolerance or other human reality. That children should not die.
Michael Jackson Confirms Conversion to Islam
He has confirmed his conversion to Islam
Pop superstar Michael Jackson has confirmed his conversion to Islam, according to reports in the Middle East.
The Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama claims Jackson has announced the move and revealed plans to move to Bahrain, where he has purchased property.
The singer’s Muslim brother Jermaine Friday claimed the “Thriller” hitmaker had taken interest in the religion since Jermaine converted in 1989, and had been considering converting following his acquittal on child abuse charges in 2005.
Jermaine said, “When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it’s peaceful and beautiful.
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“He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
“I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.
“He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much.”
Pop superstar Michael Jackson has confirmed his conversion to Islam, according to reports in the Middle East.
The Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama claims Jackson has announced the move and revealed plans to move to Bahrain, where he has purchased property.
The singer’s Muslim brother Jermaine Friday claimed the “Thriller” hitmaker had taken interest in the religion since Jermaine converted in 1989, and had been considering converting following his acquittal on child abuse charges in 2005.
Jermaine said, “When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it’s peaceful and beautiful.
See Also
Michael Jackson is building a mosque
“He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
“I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.
“He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much.”
Michael Jackson 'converts to Islam
He changes his name to Mikaeel'
Michael Jackson has reportedly become a Muslim and changed his name to Mikaeel
The singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, converted to Islam in a ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles.
He is said to have sat on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated.
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According to The Sun, the ceremony took place while Jackson, 50, was recording an album at the home of Steve Porcaro, a keyboard player who composed music on his Thriller album.
The former Jackson 5 star was counselled by David Wharnsby, a Canadian songwriter, and Phillip Bubal, a producer, who have both converted.
A source said Jackson had appeared a "bit down" and added: "They began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea.
"An imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief."
Last year his brother, Jermaine Friday, suggested Jackson would convert having taken an interest in Islam since Friday's conversion in 1989.
"When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful," said Friday.
"He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
"I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.
"He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much."
Michael Jackson has reportedly become a Muslim and changed his name to Mikaeel
The singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, converted to Islam in a ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles.
He is said to have sat on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated.
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Video: Jermaine Jackson reacts to his brother's death
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According to The Sun, the ceremony took place while Jackson, 50, was recording an album at the home of Steve Porcaro, a keyboard player who composed music on his Thriller album.
The former Jackson 5 star was counselled by David Wharnsby, a Canadian songwriter, and Phillip Bubal, a producer, who have both converted.
A source said Jackson had appeared a "bit down" and added: "They began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea.
"An imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief."
Last year his brother, Jermaine Friday, suggested Jackson would convert having taken an interest in Islam since Friday's conversion in 1989.
"When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful," said Friday.
"He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
"I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.
"He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much."
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