Starting around 12/ 1 p.m. today every single cable news outlet will be blinded by the glitter of the sequined gloves at the Staple’s Center as Michael Jackson’s fans wave goodbye to the man who invented the moonwalk.

**** Note to politicians who are contemplating the announcement of any extra marital affairs / retirements / nefarious announcements of any kind … 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. IS YOUR WINDOW. ****

(You too Mark Sanford. Go ahead, take advantage of that Expedia.com sale on South American trips.)

UPDATE: Al Gore takes the first crack at it — likens fight against climate change to battle with Nazis [no, really]