Astronomy
Michael Jackson's funeral is expected to be even bigger than Elvis Presley's in 1977, when 75,000 fans lined the streets of Memphis. If that happens, Jackson's funeral will become the biggest the entertainment world has seen.
Jackson's coffin was being kept under armed guard to deter fans from discovering its secret location. Jackson's funaral is expected to take place on Wednesday or Thursday at Forest Lawn cemetry in Los Angeles.
Following the funeral may be public service , expected to claim a global audience . Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor and Sir Paul McCartney are expected to be among mourners. Mourners are also likely to include Liza Minnelli , Jackson's former wife Lisa Marie Presley, Britney Spears , Justin Timberlake and Madonna. Jackson was raised as a Jehovah's witness who are forbidden from following funeral customs that are mentioned in Bible, including rowdy wakes and alcoholic toasts.
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Astronomy
MJ's funeral may be bigger than Elvis'
Michael Jackson's funeral is expected to be even bigger than Elvis Presley's in 1977, when 75,000 fans lined the streets of Memphis. If that happens, Jackson's funeral will become the biggest the entertainment world has seen.
Jackson's coffin was being kept under armed guard to deter fans from discovering its secret location. Jackson's funaral is expected to take place on Wednesday or Thursday at Forest Lawn cemetry in Los Angeles.
Following the funeral may be public service , expected to claim a global audience . Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor and Sir Paul McCartney are expected to be among mourners. Mourners are also likely to include Liza Minnelli , Jackson's former wife Lisa Marie Presley, Britney Spears , Justin Timberlake and Madonna. Jackson was raised as a Jehovah's witness who are forbidden from following funeral customs that are mentioned in Bible, including rowdy wakes and alcoholic toasts.
- Perseids Annual Meteor Shower Being Sighted
There was an excellent show of Perseids meteor shower on Thursday night along with thin crescent Moon with Venus, Mars and Saturn in the west-southwestern sky just after sunset. Many observers have shared their sightings on Twitter. The Perseids meteor...
- Atlantis Back To Home From Its Final Journey To Space
Sorry for the late update ......spacecraft Atlantis is back home on this Wednesday from its final mission and the landing was smooth. My earlier post was on last inspection of Atlantis before landing. Atlantis has been on 32 flights. It was first launched...
- Amusing Astronomy Facts
It is not always the serious side of things that can encourage us to study it deeper. Sometimes, the strange and amusing characteristics are the ones that prompt your interest first. At the beginning, you may just get a piece of information that can...
- Aaswomen Newsletter For November 21, 2014
AAS Committee on the Status of Women AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of November 21, 2014 eds: Daryl Haggard, Nicolle Zellner, Meredith Hughes, & Elysse Voyer This week's issues: 1. It's Not About That Damn Shirt2. Why I Think Diversity...
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