LOVE STORY

Hillary Clinton’s What Happened Tells the Story of Love in Unexpected Places

Few D.C. pols could have predicted that Hillary Clinton’s doomed presidential campaign would give rise to a sizzling love affair that now graces the pages of her new memoir.  What Happened is the story of both defeat and redemption.  Its passion rises above the petty politics that most associate with the 2016 election.  [More] 

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Hurricane Irma Exposes Cable News Networks

CNN and other cable news networks found that the worst Hurricane Irma devastation was not in Florida but in a worse place: their credibility.  After convincing the nation that Irma would devour the entire state of Florida, the hurricane fizzled in the Caribbean and left the hysterical media red-faced.  [More] 

IN THE TOILET

Houston Mayor Orders Residents to Flush More

In an executive order that conflicts with conventional wisdom and modern environmental ethics, Houston Mayor orders residents to flush their toilets more to help clear out floodwaters.  [More]

 

 

Can You Remember? -- A Serious Look At Child Prodigy Michael Jackson Before His Fall -- Page 4

 

These songs really showcase the vocal range and control Jackson had.  In fairness, he was starting to grow up.  Check out this live 1971 performance of “Never Can Say Goodbye” performed on the Flip Wilson Show.  It’s the best version of the song around with a little flourish near the end that does not appear on the studio release:

Here is a lovely tune Jackson sang on their TV special “Back To Indiana” called “Maybe Tomorrow.” Note his belting range [start at :45 to skip the silly back and forth banter]:

Here Jackson is performing “Got To Be There” for a 1972 variety show. By this time, at age 13 (approx.) he had full command of his voice. This is the child prodigy showing off the full extent of his talents:

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