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misplaced anger had him taking his beaded glove off to attack Mottola, president of Sony, the recording company that has paid him over a $100 million. Michael earnestly demonized Mottola, referring to him as a racist and a white devil. And by prominently playing the race card, he has turned his patently personal beef into a potentially explosive ethnic issue. For Jackson inclose with Mariah Carey, Mottola's, exwife, another estranged, embittered Sony artist. I really don’t know whether Mottola is a racist, as alleged, or not. But I wouldn't be surprised if he took his gloves off, too, and grandstanded by calling Jackson an ungrateful, loony, effeminate, odd-looking albino.

Race ought to have a declining racial angle, even though the musignificance in an accounting sic industry has an ugly legacy of squabble between a couple of exploiting African-American mu-multi-mega-millionaires where sicians. Go ask Little Richard about one is making the silly suggestion that, not wacko Jacko. that the case be decided, not on the The love of money, not Mottola, facts, but in the court of public is the root of all evil. And Midas opinion and in favor of the one Jackson better worry about raising with more melanin. This is a par- his own children Black before maticularly nutty suggestion when it's nipulating and mobilizing mine in the lighter party who's claiming to the name of his bottomless pit of a be Black. pocketbook. Otherwise, Mike Jr. Nobody's lily-white here. Sony and Paris might follow in their is a Japanese company. Mariah daddy's ill-fated footsteps and end Carey is half-Black and half-white, up that other white meat, too, crazy Michael has a couple of bi-racial mixed-up zombies lost in kids. Mottola is darker than Jack- Neverland. son, whose lifelong hobby was turning himself white. Talk about Lio\d Williams is a member of pathology. So. I’m not gullible the NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA and US enough to fall for the incendiary Supreme Court bars.

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

Author to visit bookstore tionships. p.m. each Sunday. Author Darlene Johnson will Marsh stores to offer “We are very pleased that our visit Elevation Book and Coffee Ticketmaster services customers now have access to this Shop, 4202 W. 56th St., at 5:30 Marsh Supermarkets Inc. has valuable service within our stores,” p.m. Aug. 9. She is promoting her announced that 31 of its Central said Don E. Marsh, chairman, debut novel, Dream In Color, the Indiana stores are now outlets for president and CEO of the regional story of the self-discovery of a Ticketmaster, offering customers food store chain. "Not only will young woman coping with her access to the best available tickets these counters sell tickets, they rocky marriage by fantasizing for the area’s most popular enter- also will offer timely event inforabout two very different men. The tainment and sporting events, mation, seating charts and facts ballad “Dream In Color" by Ticket locations will be open from about the assorted venues. They Regina Belle is the backdrop for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday though add another key dimension to our this unusual look at love and rela- Saturday and from II a.m. to 6 one-stop shopping concept.”

WHAT'S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN

Aug. 8 Jammln’ at tht ‘Jorg Eltoljorg Mustum of Amorlcan Indiana A Waatarn Art 5 • 8:30 p.m. $8; $5 mambara Enjoy an evening at the museum with music from Everett Green and treat yourself to hors d’oeuvres provided by Thomas Caterers of Distinction. Aug. • Jazz on tha Avanua Madama Walkar Thaatra Cantar 6:30 • 10 p.m. $5; $7 buff at Relax after a long day at

work with the music of Jason Bell and enjoy tasty Southern food. Aug. 10-18 RCA Champlonahlpa Indlanapolla Tannla Cantar Varloua Tlmaa 88 • $65 Watch the top ATP players, including the 2002 Wimbledon champ Lleyton Hewitt, battle for the championship title. Aug. 11 Indiana Favar Conaaco Flaldhouaa 7 p.m. $5 - $28 Cheer your WNBA team

onto victory as they take on the Miami Sol. Aug. 14 Indlanapolla Indiana Victory Raid 7 p.m. $7 • $11; $6 • $10 agaa 14 A undar Take the family to the ballpark to catch the excite*, ment of Indians baseball t?e-, fore the season ends.

Information provided by Indianapolis Downtown Inc. For more information or a calendar of events call 237-2222 or visit www.indydt.com.

Horoscopes Soul Vibrations For •ntoftalnnwnt purpMM only

Through Aug. 16 ARIES Before you spend your money, check the quality of the goods. This rule applies to intangible goods as well. Make the first move with your honey this week. Be sweetly aggressive. Soul Affirmation: The enjoyment of good food is high on my agenda this week. Lucky Numbers: 17,20, 35 TAURUS Let your creative juices flow. Advice from a child has a reward in it. On the job, coworkers will help you expand your sense of accomplishment. Only you can stand in your way. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy learning new things about myself this week. Lucky Numbers: 25,46, 50 GEMINI Opportunity knocks this week, be ready and waiting. An old love resurfaces. This week is good for you financially. Look for a special opportunity at work. Families matters. spend time with yours. Soul Affirmation: I let myself experience my true ambitions this week. Lucky Numbers: 16,46, 39 CANCER Creativity comes from a deep source. Take the chance to pursue creative goals. Others will understand later. You and a child can come to an unmatched understanding. Soul Affirmation: I do not allow demands to be placed on me this week Lucky Numbers: 2,10, 27

LEO This week is a week to let your diplomatic side work for you. Forcing will get you nowhere. No man or woman is an island, focus on togetherness even if you are annoyed with people. Soul Affirmation: Charm is my middle name this week. Lucky Numbers: 8, 15,22 VIRGO Take advantage of a burst of energy. Body and mindare in sync. Don’t take things too personally this week, you might get your feelings hurt. If you do, now is a great time to make-up. Make the call. Soul Affirmation: My hunches pay all week this week. Lucky Numbers: 7, 13, 21 LIBRA You have wonderful ideas about interior decorating. Be ready to accept a great opportunity at work. Money doesn’t matter now, don’t make finances more important than they need to be. Soul Affirmation: I appear to others what I know myself to be. Lucky Numbers: 29,33,47 SCORPIO This week, the influence of someone close can make all the difference in the world. Don’t go alone. Your achievements are closely tied to someone who might not have agreed with you in the past. Soul Affirmation: The grandeur of my presence reflects the sunshine of my soul. Lucky Numbers: 21, 34, 50 SAGITTARIUS You and your honey have so

much to talk about, listen! He or she is try ing to come out of a whole new bag. Accept! Change is a good thing this week. Expect to travel soon. Savor the thought. Soul Affirmation: What I’ve been waiting for has been here all along. Lucky Numbers: 4,12, 27 CAPRICORN If nothing much is happening on the job, remember that chilling is good sometimes. Use this week to return phone calls and answer letters. Be low key. Wonderful things flow from what you don’t do. Soul Affirmation: All things work together for good. Lucky Numbers: 28, 38,48 AQUARIUS You have a chance this week to turn that obstacle into an opportunity at work. Check out the players carefully. Watch your back and hold your tongue around work* place rivals. Aggressively seek agreement. Soul Affirmation: The slowness of my week gives me time to refresh my energy. Lucky Numbers: 20. 36, 38 PISCES Don’t let your outer space infringe on your inner peace. This week especially, control situations that might affect your ability to get that important job done. Remember people are only human. Soul Affirmation: I find many things about myself that I really love. Lucky Numbers: 14,19, 32

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