So long Mr. Carlin . " George Carlin , the Grammy-Award winning standup comedian and actor who was hailed for his irreverent social commentary, poignant observations of the absurdities of everyday life and language, and... More »
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"Tim Russert, the host of “Meet the Press,” and NBC’s Washington bureau chief, has died. He was 58. Mr. Russert was a towering figure in American journalism and moderated several debates during the recent presidential... More »
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via New York Times Obituaries "Arthur C. Clarke, a writer whose seamless blend of scientific expertise and poetic imagination helped usher in the space age, died early Wednesday in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he had... More »
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(Crossposted from www.c4chaos.com ) As Super Duper Tuesday sweeps the geopolitical landscape, a famous yogi serendipitously leaves his body . "Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Indian guru to the Beatles and millions of meditators, has died... More »
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I was sad to hear about Heath Ledger's death this morning. Heath Ledger, Actor, Is Found Dead at 28 "The actor Heath Ledger was found dead in a Manhattan apartment on Tuesday afternoon, the New... More »
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"I know some people will think it was naïve [to return despite death threats]. But if you believe in a cause you have to pay the price." -- Benazir Bhutto in quotes -- Times Online... More »
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I grew up knowing only one name in opera: Pavarotti. His name is synonymous with opera. He made opera cool. Pavarotti passed away at 71 . But his legacy will live on. Godspeed, Mr. Pavarotti.... More »
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(Crossposted from www.c4chaos.com ) Kurt Vonnegut died on April 11 . I wanted to give him a tribute on my blog. I wanted to do it with style, but I wasn't sure how. To be... More »
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(Crossposted from www.c4chaos.com ) I just learned that my favorite anti-guru mystic had passed away . "U.G. Krishnamurti, lovingly called UG by his friends and admirers all over the world, is no more. The end... More »
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