VSBfromH 74 Posted May 22, 2006 Lee Jong-Wook, as mentioned, all so briefly, in the Ideas & Possibilities thread, has died. He was head of the World Health Organisation, and was 61 years of age. WHO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted May 22, 2006 WHO? I did the same joke in the other thread VSBfH. Either great minds think alike, or we have the same appalling taste in comedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennett_Cerf 2 Posted May 22, 2006 The news media here ran an absolutely ghastly photograph of Lee Jong-Wook. I do not believe his family had given approval of it, no, I most certainly do not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 23, 2006 Lloyd Bentsen , prominent U.S. politician. (Take my word for it, he's famous enough to be noted here ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted May 23, 2006 Lloyd Bentsen , prominent U.S. politician. (Take my word for it, he's famous enough to be noted here ) And he was mentioned more than once in the ideas and possibilities for '06 thread. I believe he was discussed at the selection meeting too. Drat, bit of an annoying miss that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 23, 2006 I askllnmost wept ona open twear whennI saw Bensten had diered but got over it when I trhen rememenbered he was not tthe person I voted for, sad ffro ihs family thouygh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted May 24, 2006 leader of the World health Organsation dropping dead isnt the best publicity for it really! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted May 24, 2006 Eric Bedser, brother of the legendary Sir Alec, and a superb county cricketer in his own right, has died, aged 87. Obit I'm not a huge cricket fan, but even I've heard of the Bedser Brothers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted May 25, 2006 music promoter Ian Copeland as died at 55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 25, 2006 music promoter Ian Copeland as died at 55 That is clearly wonderful news unless of course he was your promoter Iani. Did you mention him because your names are similar or because it was the right thing to do and a tasty way to do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted May 25, 2006 music promoter Ian Copeland as died at 55 That is clearly wonderful news unless of course he was your promoter Iani. Did you mention him because your names are similar or because it was the right thing to do and a tasty way to do it? yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 25, 2006 I;m glades we cleattedred that uypo Iano/. any othere deard foks today you know of I ccaqnt seem to asccess that Wekipedia towady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted May 26, 2006 the well known Jamaican musician Desmond Dekker has died.He was Bob Marleys predecessor as most well known reggae artist and was famoous for the song 'Israelite' among others here is the BBC news about his death(for those who dont believe wikipedia) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted May 26, 2006 the well known Jamaican musician Desmond Dekker has died.He was Bob Marleys predecessor as most well known reggae artist and was famoous for the song 'Israelite' among others I love that song (Israelites) even though I can't make out a single word he's singing. According to this he lived in Surrey. For some reason I find that a bit incongruous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 26, 2006 the well known Jamaican musician Desmond Dekker has died.He was Bob Marleys predecessor as most well known reggae artist and was famoous for the song 'Israelite' among others I love that song (Israelites) even though I can't make out a single word he's singing. Get up in the morning slaving for bread sir so that every mouth can be fed Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Get up in the morning slaving for bread sir so that every mouth can be fed Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh My wife and my kids they are packed up and leave me Darling she says I was yours to be seen Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Shirt them a tear up trousers are gone I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh After a storm there must be a calm They catch me in the farm You sound the alarm Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Poor me the Israelite I wonder who I'm working for Poor me the Israelite (from The Israelites, Desmond Dekker and The Aces) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 26, 2006 wowed cutnan paste really worjjs after all.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted May 26, 2006 the well known Jamaican musician Desmond Dekker has died.He was Bob Marleys predecessor as most well known reggae artist and was famoous for the song 'Israelite' among others I love that song (Israelites) even though I can't make out a single word he's singing. Get up in the morning slaving for bread sir so that every mouth can be fed Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Get up in the morning slaving for bread sir so that every mouth can be fed Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh My wife and my kids they are packed up and leave me Darling she says I was yours to be seen Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Shirt them a tear up trousers are gone I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh After a storm there must be a calm They catch me in the farm You sound the alarm Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Poor me the Israelite I wonder who I'm working for Poor me the Israelite (from The Israelites, Desmond Dekker and The Aces) Thanks. I can understand the words now ... but still have no idea what he's singing about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennett_Cerf 2 Posted May 26, 2006 I love that song (Israelites) even though I can't make out a single word he's singing. Get up in the morning slaving for bread sir so that every mouth can be fed Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Get up in the morning slaving for bread sir so that every mouth can be fed Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh My wife and my kids they are packed up and leave me Darling she says I was yours to be seen Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Shirt them a tear up trousers are gone I don't want to end up like Bonnie and Clyde Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh After a storm there must be a calm They catch me in the farm You sound the alarm Poor me the Israelite AAAAAAAAAAh Poor me the Israelite I wonder who I'm working for Poor me the Israelite (from The Israelites, Desmond Dekker and The Aces) Thanks. I can understand the words now ... but still have no idea what he's singing about! It would appear that he is relating a tale of hard labour, abutting the edges of slavery so as to feed his family. In the second verse his wife seems to leave him, taking the young ones with her. In verse three, it appears as if he has turned to a life of crime and is robbing of all things animals or crops from the farm. In the closing stanza it appears that he may be incarcerated and not sure who will benefit from his labour. Throughout the morose ditty, he alleges himself to be of Israeli descent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted May 26, 2006 It would appear that he is relating a tale of hard labour, abutting the edges of slavery so as to feed his family. In the second verse his wife seems to leave him, taking the young ones with her. In verse three, it appears as if he has turned to a life of crime and is robbing of all things animals or crops from the farm. In the closing stanza it appears that he may be incarcerated and not sure who will benefit from his labour. Throughout the morose ditty, he alleges himself to be of Israeli descent. Thanks for the in-depth analysis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 26, 2006 Aye thanks, but you've missed the best bit, where his ears catch fire! 'My ears are alight!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted May 26, 2006 Aye thanks, but you've missed the best bit, where his ears catch fire! 'My ears are alight!' Do you think he'll start singing "My Ears Are Alight?" if they cremate him?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pooka 26 Posted May 26, 2006 For all his whingeing about slaving for bread etc. surely he knew that he'd get it if he really wants. The aficionado would argue that the Israelites was pretty easy to understand compared to some songs: You think I never see you when you jump over de wall You think I never see you when you accidently fall me said a it mek - mek you pop yu bitta gall a it mek - while you accidently fall a it mek - hear she crying fe ice water aah -aah- aah I check you out and you're cold, girl I dig you out and you're cold, girl rock it to me children I told you once and I told you twice Wha' sweet nanny goat a go run him belly good me said a it mek - mek your pop yu bitta gall a it mek - while you accidently fall a it mek - hear she crying fe ice water It certainly makes me pop my bitter gall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted May 26, 2006 Mahmoud Majzoub leader of Islamic Jihad in Sothern Lebanon has died from wounds inflicted by a car bomb. BBC article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennett_Cerf 2 Posted May 26, 2006 Mahmoud Majzoub leader of Islamic Jihad in Sothern Lebanon has died from wounds from a car bombing. BBC article. Oh gracious; but. this is simply terrible news, mortally terrible. How can you offer a post of this nature and not tell us the make and model of the automobile? Was it the same sort as the late Raflk Harriri was detonated in? One thing however has become through all of this most abundantly clear, Lebanon is not a safe place to drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted May 28, 2006 Prolific character actor Paul Gleason has died aged 67 from lung cancer. He was probably best known for his role as the principal in "The Breakfast Club" His imdb biog is very extensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
