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More Military Suicides Than Combat Deaths Last Month

The Army is clearly spooked if they’re releasing this kind of info, and understandably so. The 24 suspected January suicides include seven confirmed and 17 still being investigated. Usually the vast majority of suspected suicides are eventually confirmed, and if … Continue reading

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Heath Ledger: 1979-2008

Wow. I am blown away. NEW YORK (CNN) — Actor Heath Ledger is dead, the New York Police Department said Tuesday. Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment. Ledger’s housekeeper found him dead in his Manhattan apartment, New … Continue reading

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Richard Pryor: Gone At 65

A great one has left us, although I guess his illness kind of took him from the public a long time ago. It’s funny… my favorite memory of Richard is second-hand, via Eddie Murphy. It was in Eddie’s Raw show, … Continue reading

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John Ritter: 1948-2003

I don’t really know what to say. Ritter wasn’t a great talent… accomplished, without question, but not great. He had range, as demonstrated by his turn in Slingblade, but he wasn’t a master of comedy and drama akin to Tom … Continue reading

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Johnny Cash: 1932-2003

I still remember riding down a highway late at night, secure in the backseat, watching road signs flash in and out the high beams. It was the late ’70s, and contrary to the taste of the car’s other occupants, my … Continue reading

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Leni Riefenstahl:1902-2003

Did Leni promote Hitler with her work? Yup. Does she deserve, historically speaking, to take the heat for her efforts to glamorize and glorify evil? Absolutely. But at the same time, let’s remember that she didn’t order anyone to the … Continue reading

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Gregory Hines, 1946-2003

When I was in high school, everyone’s favorite video rentals were Ferris Bueller and Running Scared. Whenever a group of us got together with the TV running, one of them was usually in the VCR. I’m sure Mr. Hines would … Continue reading

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