gcreptile 11,132 Posted November 25, 2015 Sexist obituaries: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/nov/25/obituaries-show-sexism-follows-women-to-grave Not as bad as discriminating against Economics Nobel Prize winners, but there's a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,619 Posted November 28, 2015 Will deadpools become extinct by the end of the century? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 28, 2015 Not whilst the rich can afford the good drugs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 30, 2015 http://www.executedtoday.com An 'on this day' site, but for executions . Something to while away the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,911 Posted December 6, 2015 Interested in the scientific and cultural links between death and sex ( I know I am) then check out this chick http://thechickandthedead.com/about/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted December 7, 2015 Sexist obituaries: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/nov/25/obituaries-show-sexism-follows-women-to-grave Not as bad as discriminating against Economics Nobel Prize winners, but there's a point. It's a great point being made. I pointed this very thing out last year when millionaire stylist/fashionista L'Wren Scott hung herself and Rolling Stone ran the headline 'Mick Jaggar's GF found dead', like she needed to be measured as to her status vs a male counterpart. Insulting and degrading. And Sexist.Look at the link I've provided--see how she is presented in paragraph 1 (some rock star gf) and finally in paragraph 2 (millionaire business owner and stylist for Hollywood stars). It couldn't be more blatant. SC http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mick-jaggers-girlfriend-lwren-scott-found-dead-in-new-york-apartment-20140317 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted December 11, 2015 Now you won't have to burn up data plan minutes when visiting a Ruskie cemetery. They've gone wifi! SC http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/10/459194182/die-fi-moscow-expanding-internet-access-to-cemeteries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted December 23, 2015 Just found this awesome site, useless for DL purposes but you can keep up with some fun reading on U.S. Auto accidents. SirC http://accidentdatacenter.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,294 Posted January 3, 2016 For anyone who has any armed services personnel on their lists, this might be one for you to check on a monthly basis: http://www.defenceviewpoints.co.uk/in-memoriam/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,132 Posted February 19, 2016 Reddit thread: Who are you shocked isn't dead yet? https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/46karl/who_are_you_shocked_isnt_dead_yet/ Lots of usual suspects, maybe a couple of interesting tidbits, like Stan Lee canceling more and more appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,069 Posted February 19, 2016 I do like the observation that Kirk Douglas and Rasputin's lives overlapped. And John Tyler having a couple living grandkids is still a personal fav. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted February 19, 2016 Reddit thread: Who are you shocked isn't dead yet? https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/46karl/who_are_you_shocked_isnt_dead_yet/ Lots of usual suspects, maybe a couple of interesting tidbits, like Stan Lee canceling more and more appearances. Go see Stan Lee thread about your horribly-timed boner of a post. Meh here's a link SC https://www.facebook.com/fanexpocanada/posts/1064627426922180:0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted February 26, 2016 Would be surprised if this hasn't been posted somewhere, so please excuse duplication if it exists. Wiki page dedicated to 'death by selfie'. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted March 20, 2016 Interesting article about what we would say to our dying loved ones if we had the chance, and the conclusion is very little.SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,708 Posted April 6, 2016 At last an escape from the relentless bad news. Diabetes' deadly march continues and those meddling stem-cell addicted doctors who are messing with our best picking efforts haven't made a dent in the deadly power of type two. From now on I do all my forecasting by following celebs into fast food restaurants Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35959554 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N. Fritz 49 Posted April 6, 2016 Has this been posted yet? www.orderofthegooddeath.com and corresponding YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/OrderoftheGoodDeath (featuring the video series "Ask a Mortician" and "Morbid Minute") Mortician Caitlin Doughty, author of Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematorium, is spearheading a revolution in death culture in the U.S. Many of the insane U.S. laws regarding death, body disposal, burial, cremation, etc. can be chalked up to political lobbying by death professionals. Doughty calls for families to be more involved in the actual rituals of death, and pushes for green alternatives (including alkaline hydrolysis). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted April 18, 2016 Using the BBC's crude methods: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03rdjhm 2016 has killed more than other years going by their non-News obituaries. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted April 18, 2016 Yeh, I listened to it twice yesterday , and it was different each time. Mentioned it in the Pope Francis thread, and it had the myth of the 2012 Olympics, and the later prog had the BBC obit stats. 2012 , first quarter , 5 obits on main BBC page. 2016, first quarter, 24. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted April 22, 2016 The prog updated for Prince pretty much, in written form. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36108133 And we get an honourable mention 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N. Fritz 49 Posted May 1, 2016 http://www.findagrave.com/ If I remember correctly, the person who keeps this site updated also collects a spoonful of dirt from each of the graves. I submitted the first photo of Phil Stong's grave, and I'm almost certain I sent along a dirt sample. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted May 2, 2016 http://www.findagrave.com/ If I remember correctly, the person who keeps this site updated also collects a spoonful of dirt from each of the graves. I submitted the first photo of Phil Stong's grave, and I'm almost certain I sent along a dirt sample. *checking celebrity Rolodex for Phil Stong...* SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scraggy Taters 290 Posted May 4, 2016 http://www.findagrave.com/ If I remember correctly, the person who keeps this site updated also collects a spoonful of dirt from each of the graves. I submitted the first photo of Phil Stong's grave, and I'm almost certain I sent along a dirt sample. You could've removed the fox poo first.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,082 Posted June 9, 2016 This section of the website provides information on the waiting times of people referred by their GP with suspected cancer or breast symptoms and those subsequently diagnosed with and treated for cancer by the NHS in England. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,132 Posted October 5, 2016 Human maximum life expectancy has hit its limit: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/oct/05/human-lifespan-has-hit-its-natural-limit-research-suggests 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,284 Posted October 5, 2016 Human maximum life expectancy has hit its limit: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/oct/05/human-lifespan-has-hit-its-natural-limit-research-suggests Does that mean that Emma Morano only has a few years left at most? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
