Neverland ChronicleWritten by Gary Whittaker
Michael Jackson is one of most recognized persons on planet today. Even though he has not had a hit album in over a decade, Michael has continued to find his way into media one way or another. From his rumoured problems with plastic surgery, to his association with monkeys, everyone has heard about how strange a character Michael has become. Aside from black community that have continued to support him, despite his so-called skin condition and aversion to direct sunlight, most of media has made "Jacko" a target of vicious headlines and articles. Today, lawyers must pick a jury of 12 from a pool of 250 potential candidates after judge said that they had screened enough of 750 total people that were asked to courtroom. Of that amount, about 450 people were screened prior to judge decided that 1 and 1/2 days were enough. To pick 12, one must realize that it is humanly impossible not to already be predisposed to believe these charges against Michael Jackson. One must also realize that motivation to lie in order to capitalize on subsequent book and interview deals would be enormous. Mainstream media were flooded with accusations of child molestation on part of Michael Jackson for well over a decade. In recent history, both Bashir's unauthorized account of Michael's actions, and subsequent side stories that have been carried as a result, every person in America has either watched, or been spoken to concerning his alleged conduct. Most recently, there was a leak to Internet about what "questionable material" was reported to be found in Neverland estate. The article suggested that material was in fact nude images of young boys, as well as magazine articles and DVD's featuring more nude images. Michael has responded to saying that this was false, and wants to be given his day in court to prove truth. I for one am waiting for this to happen. Sooner rather than later. I have been a big MJ fan for 18 years. I used to imitate his moves and dances in a comedic fashion for my younger sister, and have purchased every album I could, including his anthologies. I loved fact that he broke away from convential behaviour and did what he wanted to do. If he truly were white, he would have been considered as eccentric. Being a pedophile however, is way to serious a charge to ignore. This is a man that placed himself in a major position of influence over children. If evidence truly shows him guilty, I will be first to lead charge for castration. That being said, until Michael has a chance to defend himself, we should support him, or at least not condemn him. Michael has done a lot, not just for black community, but also for children of all nationality. He has given hope and love to sick and dying children, and must be afforded opportunity to rebut accusations once and for all.
| | BlockBuster offers DVD's by mailWritten by Ratliff J
We all know Blockbuster rents DVD movies and video games. However, did you know they also rent dvd's and video games by mail? Here is how it works, you sign up at Blockbuster for their service, which can be a trial if you like. You then choose from over 30,000 titles. They ship them directly to you mailbox along with a postage paid return envelope. After you watch movie or play game, you simply mail it back postage paid. When they recieve dvd, then send another one.
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