Michael Jackson's Memorial service

My cousin asked me to record MJ's memorial service for her on Astro (Malaysia's satellite TV). Unfortunately, I do not have a video recorder or a DVR. I did found a few ways to watch it though for those of you who don't have any cable/satellite TV subscription. You can find a lot of sources online actually. Here are the few ways you can watch MJ's memorial that I found:

1. Watch Michael Jackson's memorial on television. The television channels that will telecast the memorial include ABC, CNN, E!, and MSNBC. You can tune into the channels on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) (GMT-8). I believe many cable/pay TV in your country will broadcast this event.
2. Watch the memorial online, streaming live over the Internet. Visit the websites of major TV news channels like CNN or MSNBC. You can also tune into your local news channel websites who will have a webcast going on.
3. Visit specialized online video sites like uStream.com, Hulu.com, webtvhub.com, newteevee.com, or livestation.com. These websites will broadcast the video of Michael Jackson's memorial live over the Internet as soon as it begins at 10 am PST on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 (GMT-8).
4. (NON-VIDEO) You can follow minute-by-minute update on the internet thru many other sites, most popular being http://www.Twitter.com/TVGuide and http://www.Facebook.com/TVGuide.

I believe there are many other streaming sources on the internet. If you don't get to watch it live, no worries! I'm sure there will be recorded videos available in your favorite torrent sites or even YOUTUBE!

R.I.P to a legend, Michael Jackson.

It is indeed a sad day on the 25th June 2009. The passing of a legend, MJ. I remember when I was a young boy, just a little over 7 years of age, his song Beat It was my all time favorite. But then of course there are the other numbers which are my great favorites too. Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and the list goes on and on. Almost all were big hits. His songs, no matter I listen to it when I was 7 or even now 25 years later, they never sound a tad old. This was his magic. If you ask me, MJ is greater than then the Rock King (Elvis) or even the Beattles. But thats probably because he sang during my lifetime. Nonetheless, he sits up there with these legends. For him to be taken away from this world at his young age and also while he was about to revive his career and mend his name (the scoundrels who smeared him with allegations), does him no justice at all. It does his fans no justice at all. Nevertheless, we all feel for his family and his close friends.

What surprises me is the myriads of news all around the world seems to attached the news of his death and tributes with stories of the allegations of his wrong doings. Why this insensitivity and disrespect for his family? Isn't he dead already? Tributes should not be placed side-by-side of any shameful (if not false) allegations. He did not die a criminal! And he certainly wasn't found guilty or put in jail! I for one do not believe he had spent his millions to shut the mouth or cover-up any wrong doings.

I am lucky that I have attended to one of his concerts before back in the 90s. I am glad I did not miss one of the Kings of all time perform live on stage. I once even spent countless hours sitting in front of the TV watching his music video trying to learn his legendary Moonwalk, during my younger years. Although not perfected, I am proud to have tried. Not that I can still do it (due to my more gravitational challenged weight now).

His inspiration was enormous to a lot of people. His contribution to the world so magnanimous. His death so heartfelt by the whole world. But MJ, we will remember you, our children will hear your music. Your songs will inspire, your music will continue to echo for long long time. Rest In Peace.