time

Then the word 'as' between 'me' and 'to'.

Its 10 years since Charles, Baron Forte, got an unwelcome break, dying aged 98.

Maybe it wasn't a 'knock at the door'

Fuck Skyping tonight, I'm bragging here & now (Just as soon as I stop this nosebleed).

No, its mathematically impossible for Leicester City to win, whereas everyone in this game is still in with a chance, me & handy included. Although, I reckon if the bookies were offering odds you could get about 5000-1!

Virgin Media. In this era of electronic communication, I get a frisson of excitement when I find an actual letter on the doormat. This is immediately quelled on finding its just another letter from Virgin Media telling me how much I can save if I have one of their boxes. (Note to Virgin, I can save even more by not having one). I reckon if they'd sent everyone a basic system instead of all the glossy brochures, they'd be no worse off financially.

Its 130 years since Alexander Borodin began decomposing, aged 53. Borodin was also a renowned chemist, but is chiefly known as a composer. He was awarded a Tony Award in 1954, 67 years after his death, after his works were adapted for the musical Kismet, the most famous song being Stranger in Paradise. Here's Borodin's original, The Palovstian Dances, from Prince Igor.

Goon, but not forgotten.

One from my DDP non-entry, would have been unique, to boot!

5 years ago, actor, author and scriptwriter Richard Carpenter died aged 82 It was chiefly as a scriptwriter where he scored his notable successes, creating classics of children's television Catweazle and The Ghosts of Motley Hall, amongst others.

Mass debating?

105 years since William IV, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, wasn't feeling so grand, dying aged 59, after a little over 6 years reign. He was the last ruler to die 'in office', subsequent Grand Dukes/Duchesses have all abdicated.

and lost his deal with Disney.

Still planning a late surge!

Sir Edward Marshall Hall had no defence against the grim reaper 90 years ago, dying aged 68. Known as 'the great defender', he was famous for his oratory. Born in Brighton, he has a bus named after him

Battered in Battery Park!

German sculptor Fritz Koenig has died aged 92. His 1971 sculpture The Sphere, which was located between the twin towers of the World Trade Center, survived the 9/11 attack and was relocated to Battery Park and dedicated as a memorial to the victims.

Sally Marmion, who for 20 years abridged books for A Book at Bedtime, has died aged 53, cancer.

Ritchie died 7 years to the day after another Stoke City, legend, Sir Stanley Matthews. Despite there being more than a quarter of a century age difference, Matthews and Ritchie played alongside each other at Stoke. Like Ritchie, Matthews also had two separate spells at Stoke.

Golden opportunity there...

But this will get more use.

Charles Blondin stopped walking the walk 120 years ago, dying from diabetes aged 72.

Its at the top of the reply box (i know there's a name for the symbols bar there, can't think what it is atm), 'magnifying glass over a page' type symbol, next to the size-box.

I'm impressed that Trump knew of these riots two days before they happened.There was no 'incident' on Friday night, which is what Trump claimed. Of course, I'm always willing to admit I'm wrong if indeed something did happen on Friday night. As it stands, Trump was wrong (again).

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