Tuesday, June 30, 2009

FLASH NEWS - Michael Jackson, Honduras, Sanford

King of Pop Michael Jackson stands on a brick road at his Neverland Ranch in this undated photo of unknown source.

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A seven-year-old draft of Michael Jackson's will that leaves his estate to his mother, his three young children, and some charities is expected t
o surface today.

- Meanwhile, private and public m
emorials have been set for the pop icon. His body will return Thursday to his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara for a public viewing Friday. A private memorial service has been scheduled for Sunday. No word yet on where he'll be buried.

Though it's not the Jackson's hometown, Neverland was his beloved place. Shouldn't he rest there? It's a tough call. It's too bad the amusement park was cleared out...too bad Michael spent money the way he did. The family must realize the earning potential of turning Neverland into a Graceland-like touristic attraction, and they'll probably need the money given Michael's debts. It would also be a constant source of income for years to come. Graceland reportedly generates some $50 million in annual revenues, though I've seen figures as low as $25 million and as high as $200 million. In any case, that's what the fans would want--a place to visit Michael.

The deposed president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, addressed the United Nations on Tuesday. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

President Manuel Zelaya could face 20 years in prison if he returns to Honduras, interim President Micheletti, who says he will not resign despite international pressure, said Tuesday after a Honduras court issued an arrest warrant on charges of corruption and narcotics trafficking.

Narcotics trafficking? I can't help but think this accusation is as "real" as the resignation letter Congress "accepted from Zelaya."
(Isn't forging a signature illegal?)

- The interim government said Tuesday it will send a delegation of politicians, lawyers and business people to Washington for talks.

I have been in a room with delegations of politicians, lawyers, business people and their titles, and all I can say is that it sucks. There's no worse place on Earth...it's a torture chamber.


- The United Nations Tuesday condemned
the removal of Zelaya as a coup and demanded his “immediate and unconditional restoration” via a one-page resolution passed by acclamation in the 192-member body.

I've no idea what's going to happen here. If over two weeks of violent protests did nothing to change the outcome of Iran's presidential elections (a council that recounted 10% of the ballots confirmed Ahmadinejad was the winner), then what effect could a UN resolution have in Honduras?

(Chastain/AP)
- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said he "crossed lines" with women other than his mistress but never had sex with them.

Oh, brother... this just keeps getting better and better. What is he still doing in office?

Sources: AP, Reuters, CNN, USA Today, US magazine
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