The light shined on Paris

Michael Jackson's daughter touched the hearts of millions when she bid a tearful farewell to her father at his memorial service in a rare public appearance.
Paris Jackson, 11, she is consoled by her uncle Marlon Jackson after her moving and brief speech. I could feel her pain and I felt myself fighting back a tear drops. Paris shocked everyone when she asked to speak, the key was she wanted everyone to know just how she felt about her father.

"Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine," she said, fighting back tears as relatives consoled her.

"And I just want to say that I love him so much," she said as she burst into tears and sought refuge in the embrace of family members.

For many watching, Paris' appearance marked a rare glimpse of a child who has spent most of her life shielded from the public.

Born to two mothers -- Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe and an unidentified woman who reportedly served as a surrogate -- Jackson's three children lived and traveled the world with him, their faces often covered by veils and masks when appearing in public.

I really did not intend on watching the service but my significant other had made up her mind that she wanted to watch. The various performances were nice but there were two that stood out to me I enjoyed Stevie Wonders moving tribute to Michael.

and Shaheen Jafargholi from Britain's Got Talent left many mouths open with his rendition to since you've been gone.

I watched the children as the services were going and the little boys were just their, but their sister did show that girls do mature faster when she stepped up and let the world know exactly who Paris Jackson is! Michael I honestly believe that you left too soon.

The death of another superstar

Police said Monday that 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi bought the handgun found under her body less than two days before the shooting.

They were found dead on the Fourth of July - McNair from two gunshots each to the head and chest, Kazemi from a single shot.

Kazemi appeared confident the pair would last and had introduced her family to McNair, her nephew said. Abdi quoted her as saying McNair was divorcing his wife and that it would be finalized soon.

"I think she had already put her stuff up for sale on Craigslist," Abdi said.
The year of 2009 has been one of much confusion with the many death of so many superstars. I suppose none is more or less stranger than the Steve McNair saga. Steve was no different from any man or woman with money,some believe that they can have their cake while enjoying their ice cream and think nothing of what they did.

So while I was listening to this story and reports kept saying girl friend, I kept thinking I thought he was married? I feel for his wife and children for not only do they have to face the lost of a father, but they have to face the lost of a father who cheated on their mother. So many lives were destroyed from a simple lie or was it a promise of what was to be. I can not help to think that McNair thought that he was in control of his situation. What Steve and many others like him in a situation like that is, their only two guaranteed truths one is life and the other is death. When you play russian roulette with 4 bullets in the chamber you limit your odds to win.

A serial killer who terrorised a town in South Carolina has been shot and killed by officers, US police say.

Patrick Tracy Burris, 41, was killed when officers investigating an attempted burglary tried to arrest him.

Bullets in his gun reportedly matched those used in the murders, which saw five residents of the town of Gaffney shot and killed within a few days.

Police said Burris had a long criminal record and had been released on parole in April after serving eight years.

"Look at this," State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Reggie Lloyd told a news conference, waving a copy of Burris's criminal record.

"This is like 25 pages. At some point the criminal justice system is going to need to explain why this suspect was out on the street."

Previous charges filed against Burris included larceny, forgery and breaking and entering in several states in the south-eastern US.

I despise the fact that this common criminal killed all those people but lets face it the man did do his time. Some people seem to believe that when a man or woman commits a crime that they are never suppose to leave the jail. That is a nice concept in never never land but in real life that's not how it goes.

Unfortunately I feel for the community they were not aware of the beast in side of this sicko. So now is it the the new thing to do, by convicting all carear criminals to life in prison because they were lost? Maybe we could rewrite the constitution to violate rights of all citizens we don't like? If that seems far fetched to you then how does a correctional facility owe anyone an explanation of releasing a man who completed his time?

Teacher Gives Sex Tape to 5th Graders

A local teacher accidentally put pornography into a DVD that was meant to be filled with school memories from the past year, and nobody caught the error until after it was sent home, shocking parents and students alike.

Parents of students who attend Isabelle Jackson Elementary said that the woman is a good teacher, but just made a mistake that may become the most embarrassing moment of their life.

The offending DVD starts with a menu screen that displays various school trips and functions, and when you click on one of them, you see kids in a classroom sharing stories. They start clapping, then the video suddenly cuts to sex.

"It goes from my son, straight to her on the couch," said 'Joe,' who saw the video along with his son and did not wish to be identified. "My son's reaction was, 'Dad, is that Ms. Defanti?'". more

Nothing could be more embarrassing for the teacher to have made such a careless error of not only copying her sexual escapades but then sending it home innocently with the children so that the childern and the parents could watch. I feel for the teacher for she can never have the same relationship with the parents or the childern especially if the video was really freaky.

Sharpton still getting his grove on

I guess Al sharpton still has a move or two left in those bones.

When is enough, enough?

Michael Jackson this and Michael Jackson that, when is enough, enough? I honestly don't know, but what I do know is everybody is getting on the band wagon. American Idol had a tribute to Michael's music, they showed that show in April but in July since his death-they needed to show it again. America's Best Dance Crew did a tribute to Michael Jackson's dance moves 2 years ago, what they showed it again. CNN has dedicated 20 hours of a 24 hour day reporting on Michael. Dateline, 48 hours, 60 minutes and 20/20, is all this really necessary? I enjoyed Michael's music and he definitely was the king but this has the making of going on much longer than a week or possibly a month... Possibly months. So lets clear the air so you will know what I know.

He does have a will.
His mother has custudy of the childern
He did pay hush money to one childs family of $20 million about allegde molestation.
He was found not guilty in another case involving child molestation.
He did owe $500 million dollars in debt.
His estate is worth about 1 billiion.
He is the father of his childern, their last names is Jackson.
He is the greatest pop star of all time.
The estate is his family and the income that his estate will earn will go to his family.
He did have a personal doctor.
He is not accused of a crime.
They did tow the doctors car away.
The police has question the doctor several times.
He did wear a wig.
He did have hardly no hair.
He was taking pain medication, alot.

Now thats it what more is it to say?

The 10 highest-earning American athletes

These players have hit a level of income surpassing what they actually make playing their sport. Michael Jordan even after his second retirement still makes an unbelievable income from his market ability! What makes the number one players never end up in bankruptcy court? The ability to surround themselves with a good supporting cast! No matter how much money you make, if you manage your income well you can and have a good supporting cast, anything is possible! These guys just proved it...
1

Tiger Woods

Pro Golf
Last Year's Rank: 1
$22,902,706
$105,000,000
$127,902,706
With close to $800 million in total earnings on and off the course over his 13-year career, Tiger should become the first billion-dollar athlete in the next two years -- and he's still only 32.
2

Phil Mickelson

Pro Golf
Last Year's Rank: 3
$9,372,685
$53,000,000
$62,372,685
Lefty's numbers jump thanks to an extra $2 million in FedEx Cup points in '07 and lucrative appearance fees for his first participation on the Asian Tour in Singapore and Shanghai.
3

LeBron James

Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
Last Year's Rank: 6
$12,455,000
$28,000,000
$40,455,000
King James has earned $167 million during his five seasons in the NBA, and has his eyes on serious entrepreneurship: He counts billionaire Warren Buffett as a role model and friend.
4

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Boxing
Last Year's Rank: 22
$20,000,000
$20,250,000
$40,250,000
It's been a monster year for Pretty Boy, who made $20 million in purse and pay-per-view shares for his fight with Ricky Hatton and another $20 million for his foray into professional wrestling.
5

Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
Last Year's Rank: 5
$19,490,625
$16,000,000
$35,490,625
How's that for a change of tune? He once criticized his teammates; last month Bryant bought each of them $9,000 Swiss watches as a thank you for helping him win his first MVP award.
6

Shaquille O'Neal

Phoenix Suns (NBA)
Last Year's Rank: 4
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$35,000,000
Shaq finally unloaded his 2.5-acre Miami estate last fall after having it on the market for more than two years. The buyer? Miami-native (and No. 7) A-Rod, for a reported $27 million.
7

Alex Rodriguez

New York Yankees (MLB)
Last Year's Rank: 11
$29,000,000
$6,000,000
$35,000,000
Assuming A-Rod plays out his new mammoth 10-year, $275 million deal, he'll have earned $445 million in base salary alone over the course of what would be a 24-year career.
8

Kevin Garnett

Boston Celtics (NBA)
Last Year's Rank: 7
$22,000,000
$9,000,000
$31,000,000
KG is the highest-paid of the Celtics' Big Three; at a total of $56.1 million in salary this season, the trio makes up 74 percent of the Eastern Conference champs' entire payroll in '07-08.
9

Peyton Manning

Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
Last Year's Rank: 12
$17,500,000
$13,000,000
$30,500,000
Hide the Lombardi Trophy. Football's leading endorser is still king of NFL pitchmen, but little bro Eli -- with whom he now regularly shares screen time in TV ads -- is creeping up fast.
10

Derek Jeter

New York Yankees (MLB)
Last Year's Rank: 8
$22,000,000
$8,000,000
$30,000,000
The Yankee captain cut a deal with the tax man in February that allowed him to avoid paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes on his $13 million Trump World Tower condo.
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