Ethic Soup

Conrad Murray Says He Didn't Kill Michael Jackson, Stress Did. Judge Doesn't Buy It and Denies Bond During Appeal

Conrad Murray loved being around mega celeb Michael Jackson and the cameras of the papparazzi. But he wasn't a Michael Jackson, loved  around-the-world. Then finally got the attention of the papparazzi -- similar to "pappataci," a name for a small mosquito.

DESPERATE NEED FOR RECOGNITION

That's how the photographers, and maybe Jackson himself, looked at Murray -- an annoying mosquito. Murray was so needed to be part of the glam world, to be recognized by strangers.

Because of Michael Jackson, and his murder, Murray got the attention he so desperately desired --  from easily manipulated young women without a wrinkle, some who gave him pedicures for his precious feet.

AN ARROGANT MOSQUITO

Conrad Murray treated himself to the things he thought he deserved. He's an arrogant mosquito.

Problem is, now he's in jail. The things he likes he can't get in the L.A. County Jail. Murray, 59, likes women in their twenties, 30 to 40 years younger than himself, women who can be fooled by their lack of experience, willing to house him and pay for domestic expenses.

POOR, POOR CONRAD MURRAY

Don't forget that Murray never did get a pay check from Jackson. I'm sure he told his latest young girlfriend, who is the mother of his seventh child, that soon he would  be loaded with money and then he could pay her some child support. I imagine he told the same thing to the mothers of all of his children -- some of whom have taken this deadbeat-dad to court for a whole lot of back child support.

Conrad Murray has Lost Licenses to Practice Medicine in California, Nevada & Texas

Conrad Murray killed singer Michael Jackson June 25, 2009. He was convicted by a jury of involuntary manslaughter Nov.7, 2011 and since has been serving a four-year sentence in L.A. County Jail.

Finally, Murray's medical licenses in the three states where he was a practicing cardiologist have all been suspended. The Medical Boards of California, Nevada and Texas have all said a final bye-bye to the convicted felon Conrad Murray.

It's interesting that Murray is currently asking a California judge to release him from jail pending appeal of the case, reports the Houston Chronicle. He wants to help support his seven children, according to the Associated Press. Right. Murray was previously found guilty of neglecting his child support duty and had his medical license in Nevada suspended before the deadbeat dad finally paid many thousands of dollars of back child support. And that was for just one of his children.

Now he's using his kids as an excuse to get out of jail for manslaughter. His arrogance,visible daily throughout his trial, remains with him even in jail.  Just how would he support his children when he cannot work as a physician? He must think it's worth a try to get out of jail.

That's just like Murray crying in court, when he thought his crocodile tears would garner him sympathy. It didn't work.

MORE POSTS ON CONRAD MURRAY:

CLICK & READ: "What Medical School Actually Gave Conrad Murray a Medical Degree: Meharry Medical School"

CLICK & READ: "O Devil Devil: Conrad Murray's Crocodile Tears"

CLICK & READ: "Poor Conrad Murray Can't Make Restitution: Michael Jackson's Family Says Forget It"

CLICK & READ: "Jailbird Conrad Murray in Same Cell Block as James Debarge, Michael Jackson's Ex-Brother-In-Law"

                     

   by Sharon McEachern

Jailbird Conrad Murray in Same Cell Block as James DeBarge, Michael Jackson's Ex Brother-in-Law

 

Oh dear. It's awkward for the jailbirds. Doggone it.

There are about 4,000 inmates in L.A. County Men's Jail. Conrad Murray is one of them, except he is being housed in the administrative segregation unit. That's where they put the 'special' inmates -- those whose celebrity status might threaten their safety from other prisoners.

The former physician, convicted of manslaughter in the murder of icon Michael Jackson, is in a cell only feet away from James DeBarge, an ex brother-in-law of Jackson. And DeBarge is mad about that.

Poor Conrad Murray Can't Make Restitution: Michael Jackson's Family Says 'Forget It.'

 

Poor Conrad Murray, the former doctor who lost his license to practice medicine, is currently behind bars, serving a 4 year jail sentence for his role in killing Michael Jackson.

"Poor Conrad Murray," literally represents his finances. Jackson's family was seeking more than $100 million in restitution from Murray, but not any more. Murray has no money to pay. He is broke. 

Dennis Hopper Still Hangs in his Venice Neighborhood: A Memorial Mural Goes Up

Dennis Hopper Mural in Venice, CA, by Artists Madsteez and MAR

 

The most recent news featuring the late Dennis Hopper is a memorial mural in Venice, CA., where he was a neighborhood fixture. Two local artists, Madsteez and MAR, recently completed a mural to commemorate Hopper in the beach community.

A MEMORIAL COLLABORATION

Madsteez, who had  previously painted a Hopper portrait, pictured below, agreed to the collaborative project suggested by MAR as an homage to Hopper's legacy as a long time, loved resident in Venice.

"We heard 1,000's of comments while painting this piece but the one that means the most was when an older gentleman walked up and matter-of-factly said, 'It's about time,' " reports the LAist. You can view a video of the mural being painted on the Madsteez website. 

 

Now There is Caffeinated Soap: Cats Will Even Shower for Some, People Keep Sleeping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We already know that entrepreneurs and manufacturers are putting caffeine in everything. But soap? That's the newest in a long list of caffeinated drinks and foods: energy drinks, cough medicine, candy bars, popcorn, chewing gum, ad nauseum.

Advertisers ask if you are among those who can't wake up without drinking one, two, three cups of coffee. Hey! Kick the coffee habit and get clean with caffeinated soap.

And then, you won't have to worry about your cat slurping the left-in-a-cup coffee that you didn't drink. It's toxic, poisonous, to cats and dogs. Just 150 mg can kill little snookums.

However, if the odor of your soap in the shower has the scent of coffee, your cats just may let you lather them up under the shower faucet. 

Hard to believe, huh? Yes, I hear you laughing. If you buy the promise that caffeine-infused soap will wake you up -- just go back to bed and try dreaming some more.

Yet, there are a number of caffeinated soap brands and entrepeneurs  who -- having convinced Grandpa to give up some money -- think they'll make a fortune. After all, caffeinated coffee is the most popular drug in the world.

There is Costic's Peppermint Scented Caffeinated Soap, with a slight mentholatum effect and costs $8.68, a soap called Shower Shock is a mere $6.99 and Bath Buzz costs $5.95. The Psyco Soap folks however, think caffeinated soap is crazy!

ETHIC SOUP HAS MORE CAFFEINE POSTS:

Click and read: Caffeine is in everything: How much is in you?  

Click and read: Teens and Caffeine: Wired With Chewing Gum 

Click and read: Caffeine gender effect: Caffeine more addictive for boys

Click and read: Caffeinated popcorn: the latest in absurdities

Click and read: Coffee overdose hospitalized rock star Dave Grohl

  

by Sharon McEachern

FCC Finally Fixes Earsplitting Volume of TV Commercials

FINALLY, yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission  unanimously approved rules that will require cable operators and TV stations to quiet those thunderous TV commercials.

More than a year ago, September 2010, Congress passed the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, or CALM Act, giving the FCC the job of ensuring that TV commercials aren't louder than TV programs. Next, we, the listening public, had to keep sticking our fingers in our ears at commercial-time because nothing changed.

WE CAN'T BE C.A.L.M. FOR YET ANOTHER YEAR

But, it's still not going to take effect for yet another year. Supposedly, the new rules start next December, in 2012. That's when cable operators and TV stations will have to make TV commercials no louder than the TV programs. What's with the hold-ups, deferrals? I think it's just part of the definition for government.

Consumers have been complaining about the excessively loud television commercials for decades -- decades.

 

Follow-Up: Another Face Burned in Surgical Fire

          Tommy Beams, Washington State,latest burn victim of surgical fire 

 

It was just a few days after a similar horrible surgical fire in Florida, that a man undergoing routine surgery in a Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Washington state, had a fire erupt on his face  -- while he was unconscious and under anesthesia. Tommy Beams (pictured above)was burned on his face and head. 

Beam was undergoing a one-hour procedure to remove a bump on his head when he said his oxygen mask caught fire. He was rushed to Harborview Medical Center after the accident last Thursday.

"The physical pain is tremendous," Beam told the Baltimore Sun. "My lips, my face ... on fire."

FAA Chief Babbitt Resigns: Good Riddance

  

      Randy Babbitt                                          Michael Huerta

   The Guy Who's Out                                The Guy Who's Now In

 

The Ethic Soup post yesterday was about FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, 65, being put on a leave of absence by Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, following charges against Babbitt for driving while intoxicated -- on the wrong side of the road -- at night.

He was arrested and released, pending a February court appearance. Luckily, Randy Babbitt was stopped before he could kill someone.

Today's follow-up post is that Babbitt is out and Deputy Administrator Michael Huerta is in as FAA acting administrator.

 

Colorado Towns Ban Plastic Bags, Charge Fees for Paper Bags

   Mt Sopris visible from Carbondale, Co.  Photo: Flickr/Thad Roan/Bridge Pix

 

 

PLASTIC grocery bags are being banned and fees attached to paper bags in more Colorado towns.

 Preserving the majestic beauty of the pristine Rocky Mountains, formed between 80 million and 55 million years ago, is of great benefit to its residents and visitors. Who wants to look out their window at evergreens holding onto plastic bags that float by ? 

More importantly, protecting the environment from plastic pollution is the ethical thing to do.

Recently we reported on the new Aspen ordinance banning the city's two grocery stores from distributing plastic bags and ordering a 20-cent fee on paper bags.

Now, there are two more Colorado towns restricting or placing fees on single-use, carryout shopping bags. The hope is that the efforts will encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable bags to the grocery store.