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Why Tiger Would(s)

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)December 10, 2009

Why Tiger Would(s) “Yea man, youze a brutha” I must admit that it was tempting to title this piece, “The Cat’s Out of the Golf Bag,” or maybe, “Tiger Woods Cats Around.” But, I thought better of the idea. I don’t wish to appear to discount the seriousness of the situation, nor appear too cavalier in discussing such a sensitive subject. I can’t say the same for some other media outlets. Tiger Woods, arguably the most famous athlete in the world and simultaneously history’s most storied golfer, is being mercilessly castigated on talk radio, on tabloid television, and in major

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Neverland, Wonderland, & Foreverland

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)December 3, 2009

Neverland, Wonderland, & Foreverland Why Michael Jackson envisioned paradise Once upon a time there was a wonderful man named Mr. Michael Jackson who built a dream world called Neverland. The original Neverland was the fictional home of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and others, and was a place where certain people defied the aging process. In the mind of J. M. Barrie, whose vivid imagination conjured up this first Neverland (also spelled Never Land or referenced as Never Never Land), the place was a metaphor for perpetual youth or endless life, as well as escapism from the harsh realities of a

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Was Michael Jackson the Archangel?

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)November 19, 2009

Was Michael Jackson the Archangel? Musing Michael the Messenger To millions of fans spanning the globe Michael Joseph Jackson was angelic. The biblical word “angel” simply means “messenger of God.” And if ever God sent a messenger in recent times, loyal fans believe Michael Jackson to be that man. Some feel that among other caring, angelic persons in our lifetime (like Mother Theresa, or lesser known persons from other cultures), Michael stands out as an archangel. This is partly attributable to the sheer magnitude of his influence. Indeed, fans insist he was the principle one or chief (hence “arch-“) among

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Is MJ’s “Will” the Real Deal?

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)November 12, 2009

Is MJâ€™s â€œWillâ€ the Real Deal?A jaded Joe Jackson jams executors Â Papa Joe Jackson charges that the will allegedly written and signed by famous son Michael Jackson is in fact fraudulent. For some time now he has asserted that such was the case. And in speaking with him recently, I became even more convinced. But, to our shock and dismay, Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff ruled against the Jackson patriarch who filed a complaint last Tuesday. The Associated Press reports: â€œMichael Jacksonâ€™s father does not stand to inherit any of his sonâ€™s assets and cannot challenge the appointment of

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What Really Happened to Michael Jackson?

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)November 5, 2009

What Really Happened to Michael Jackson? You may not be ready for the answer Please be advised that this article is going to cause more questions than it answers. Regrettably, you probably should prepare yourself for more frustration as you yearn to find out who exactly is responsible for the death of Michael Joseph Jackson. If I’ve learned nothing else from all that I know (or think I know), it’s this: Few things are as they seem. That’s right. The “obvious” isn’t so “obvious” after all. There are so many twists and turns in this plot that it rigorously tests

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From Moonwalker to Miracle Worker

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)October 29, 2009

The legacy of Michael Jackson At Motown’s 25-year anniversary celebration Michael Jackson moonwalked his way right into the hearts and souls of millions. Questions like, “Did you see that?” and “How did he do that?” rang around the universe. And neither was his own family immune. They were as dazed and amazed as anyone else at the jaw-dropping stunt. Without a doubt, it was a most memorable occasion, nothing short of miraculous. And, speaking of miracles, if you ask ten people to define the world “miracle” you’d probably get ten different answers. The Bible immediately comes to mind when some

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Michael the “Messiah”?

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)October 22, 2009

Michael the “Messiah”? Should Jackson be christened the “Christ”? Jehovah revealed the identifying marks of the Messiah through the “Old Testament” prophets. “One Bible scholar likened this process to the assembling of a statue made of individual pieces of marble,” says December 15, 2009, issue of The Watchtower, a magazine that Michael Jackson zealously offered to householders at one time. “Imagine that many men who had never communicated with one another each brought a piece of marble into a room,” the magazine continues. “If those pieces fit together to form a perfect statue, you would logically conclude that there must

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“Saint” Michael (Jackson)?

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)October 15, 2009

â€œSaintâ€ Michael (Jackson)? Contributor extraordinaire Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Should Michael Jackson be elevated to sainthood? If he was Catholic, there are a number of Catholics (and millions of other religionists, atheists, and agnostics) who would say â€œYes!â€ in a Moonwalk minute. As it is, his heart was with the God he was raised to worship, namely, Jehovah. He saw himself as a follower of Jesus Christ, and therefore endeavored to adopt the charitable spirit of the Lord. Since the King of Pop couldnâ€™t perform miracle healings or resurrections, he did whatever he could to help the ailing–especially children. He reportedly donated nearly a

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Exoneration by Autopsy

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)October 8, 2009

Strong heart. Good health. Not an addict. As if reaching beyond the grave in a last ditch effort to defend himself against the false charge that he was a drug addict, Michael Jackson can rest easy now that the official autopsy-toxicology report has cleared him. In plain language, Michael Jackson was not addicted to drugs. The pop star was in good health. According to the Associated Press (AP), “he wasn’t the sickly skeleton of a man portrayed by tabloids.” Surprise. “In fact,” reports AP, “the Los Angeles County coroner’s report shows Jackson was a fairly healthy 50-year-old before he died

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Michael’s Murky Murder Mystery?

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)September 24, 2009

Michael’s Murky Murder Mystery? “They’re trying to kill me” Though the media hype has died down around the controversial and mysterious death of Michael Jackson, millions of fans from around the world are still keenly interested in how, why, and who was behind it. Interestingly, if there are indeed shady figures involved-and more than a few, including family members, are convinced of this-these suspects perhaps have overlooked the fact that Michael has scores of admirers in law enforcement agencies spanning the globe. A few of Michael’s law enforcement friends, as well as amateur would-be detectives, have contacted me with what

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Michael Jackson & Religious ‘Holidaze’

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)September 17, 2009

Michael Jackson & Religious ‘Holidaze’ Birthdays, Babies, and the Bible When Michael Jackson was one of Jehovahâ€™s Witnesses in good standing with the organization he neither celebrated the anniversary of his own birthday, nor that of Jesus Christ. Years later, however, a video was released on national television just last month showing the King of Pop celebrating the birthday of one of his children, and another showing him celebrating the birthday of at least one other person. As one who is acutely aware of the facts surrounding these events I feel compelled to offer an explanation. Hereâ€™s what a conflicted

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Michael Jackson Murdered?

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)September 3, 2009

Michael Jackson Murdered? Why friends, fans, and family think so A growing number of people, a good number of Michael Jackson fans among them, are beginning to think the unthinkable-that the King of Pop was murdered. While in the process of still attempting to wrap their minds around Michael’s death, evidence is beginning to trickle in that Michael Joseph Jackson was probably murdered. LaToya Jackson, Michael Jackson’s older sister, is convinced that her brother was murdered on June 25, 2009. Others in the family feel the same way, but aren’t making any public statements to that effect. LaToya will sit

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The Drug-Induced Death of Michael Jackson

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)August 27, 2009

The Drug-Induced Death of Michael Jackson Demise at the hands of another man That Michael Jackson died at the hands of another man can be ascertained from the Search Warrant and Affidavit released to the public this past Monday. Shockingly, regarding the dates, times, and drugs Michael Jackson was given, it declares that for about six weeks before Michael was killed (whether accidental or deliberate has yet to be determined by a jury if indeed charges are filed), Dr. Conrad Murray gave him 50mg of the powerful sedative propofol (diluted with lidocaine), “every night via intravenous drip.” That’s only the

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Demystifying Michael

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)August 13, 2009

Demystifying Michael Understanding the most popular person in music history The mystery that was Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest this past weekend. But we got cheated. We did not see all that he could have shown us. For instance, he said classical music was his favorite hence he was on the verge of making forays into that genre of music. Who knows, he may have eventually tapped music as diverse as Reggae, country western, even opera! And why can he be dubbed the most popular person in music history? Well, while he may not have known all the

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Michael Jackson & Prescription Medication

Dr. Firpo W. Carr (Columnist)August 6, 2009

The name “Michael Jackson” and the word “addict” don’t seem like they belong in the same sentence, do they? That’s precisely why I’ve written this article, namely, to help keep his “addiction” to prescription drugs in proper perspective. Jackson the “Junkie”?: The words “junkie” and “addict” have such negative connotations. While Michael Jackson revealed some years ago that he struggled with an addiction to prescription medication, this is a far cry from robbing your mother to get a fix–something a junkie would do. Some would argue, though, that using aliases to obtain drugs–something Michael apparently did–is also characteristic of a