Guest smithy Posted December 8, 2006 legendary blues musician Jay Mcshann has passed away in his 90s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted December 8, 2006 Former U.N. envoy Jeane Kirkpatrick dies WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former U.N. Ambassador Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, a one-time Democrat who switched to the Republican Party and warmly embraced Reagan-era conservatism, has died. She was 80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted December 8, 2006 (edited) Jeane Kirkpatrick former US ambassador to the UN, dead aged 80. [Famous enough in my book, so moved from "Not Exactly Famous" -- MH] Edited December 8, 2006 by Magere Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted December 10, 2006 I swear he was mentioned somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Anyhow, Martin Nodell, co-creator of The Green Lantern, has died, aged 91. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.Lawrenson 11 Posted December 10, 2006 I swear he was mentioned somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Anyhow, Martin Nodell, co-creator of The Green Lantern, has died, aged 91. Just found that out via Wikipedia. I remember buying Green Lantern #19, his last comic book work back in 1991. Judging by what he drew, he was best off retired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheProfessor 0 Posted December 13, 2006 Actor Peter Boyle (Taxi Driver, Everybody Loves Raymond, Young Frankenstein) has died at 71. http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/12/13/b...t.ap/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 13, 2006 jazz legend Oscar Klein is no more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted December 13, 2006 Actor Peter Boyle (Taxi Driver, Everybody Loves Raymond, Young Frankenstein) has died at 71. http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/12/13/b...t.ap/index.html Very sad, he was the epitome of a wonderfull character actor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted December 13, 2006 Aye, seconded. I'd say his role in 'Chatham' - currently in pre-production ahead of a 2008 release - is in serious doubt given the untimely death. His IMDB entry is not recommended for those short of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted December 14, 2006 Anton Balasingham has died at the age of 68 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 14, 2006 Anton Balasingham has died at the age of 68 Expect severe knashing of teeth by Octopus (although Octopi don't have teeth do they?).... They're not doing their civic duty and waiting till next year.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted December 14, 2006 Anton Balasingham has died at the age of 68 Expect severe knashing of teeth by Octopus (although Octopi don't have teeth do they?).... They're not doing their civic duty and waiting till next year.... You'll get that from me too, I had him as my #1 pick for next year. oh well back to the drawing board Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted December 14, 2006 Expect severe knashing of teeth by Octopus (although Octopi don't have teeth do they?).... They're not doing their civic duty and waiting till next year.... That's now four in a day or two - Lamar Hunt, Ellis Rubin, Kenneth Cummins & Anton Balasingham, who was my joker. Five if you include Pinochet this week. Six if you include Allen Carr. Eight if you count Grove & Sewell for other reasons. To lose Carr & Balasingham is a grevious blow. I did, however, see a news report on Monday saying that he (Balasingham) was near death, so I can't be too surprised. Please Tammy Faye, just a bit longer, otherwise my previously strong entry is going to look pretty f**ked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted December 14, 2006 Expect severe knashing of teeth by Octopus (although Octopi don't have teeth do they?).... They're not doing their civic duty and waiting till next year.... That's now four in a day or two - Lamar Hunt, Ellis Rubin, Kenneth Cummins & Anton Balasingham, who was my joker. Five if you include Pinochet this week. Six if you include Allen Carr. Eight if you count Grove & Sewell for other reasons. To lose Carr & Balasingham is a grevious blow. I did, however, see a news report on Monday saying that he (Balasingham) was near death, so I can't be too surprised. Please Tammy Faye, just a bit longer, otherwise my previously strong entry is going to look pretty f**ked. Now see - the people yelling about us wishing people dead should be here during December while we're begging them to live. We play both sides of the street so well we should be in the UN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 14, 2006 Expect severe knashing of teeth by Octopus (although Octopi don't have teeth do they?).... They're not doing their civic duty and waiting till next year.... That's now four in a day or two - Lamar Hunt, Ellis Rubin, Kenneth Cummins & Anton Balasingham, who was my joker. Five if you include Pinochet this week. Six if you include Allen Carr. Eight if you count Grove & Sewell for other reasons. To lose Carr & Balasingham is a grevious blow. I did, however, see a news report on Monday saying that he (Balasingham) was near death, so I can't be too surprised. Please Tammy Faye, just a bit longer, otherwise my previously strong entry is going to look pretty f**ked. Kenneth Cummins? You'd have got peanuts for him in the new DDP! Nine if you include Ferenc Puskas... ...and we'll all be picking Tammy Faye Messner anyway... You're a bit unlucky OoO. I've seen your previous DDP efforts and you are about a year or two ahead of time with some of the picks, and then you don't pick 'em in the year they actually snuff it! Keep the faith... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted December 14, 2006 You're a bit unlucky OoO. I've seen your previous DDP efforts and you are about a year or two ahead of time with some of the picks, and then you don't pick 'em in the year they actually snuff it!Keep the faith... Peanuts still add up to points and what do points make....... PRIZES!! Yeah, I cannot now fathom why I took off Maurice Trintignant from 2004 to 2005. I knew the chap was so ill... I mean look at 2004's list: 8 of the 18 that survived to 1 Jan 2005 have gone. 2005's list not so bad, actually, only Haughey since. My problem is I have excellent candidates for unique picks, but never put them in because there's nothing to prove they're going to drop, compared to say others. Such dawdling cost me dear this year, but... sigh.. enough moaning. I think I still have an ok team, just it's veering towards octogenarians where I did have a few much younger candidates... Oh finally, Puskas isn't nine, as he was on my DDP this year, but I see what you mean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 14, 2006 Oh! Congratulations instead... Trouble is, with more and more competitors, there's less chance of unique picks. And of course you don't that certain choices will be unique picks when you enter... However, it pays to be part of this website. A cursory look at the scoreboard and it's upper reaches are dominated by members of the Deathlist! It helps to be in the know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted December 14, 2006 I think I still have an ok team, just it's veering towards octogenarians where I did have a few much younger candidates... Balasingham's death is indeed vexing. While your team OoO is getting older candidates added, mine is going in the opposite direction and getting younger. This could prove to be a Grove error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted December 14, 2006 I think I still have an ok team, just it's veering towards octogenarians where I did have a few much younger candidates... Balasingham's death is indeed vexing. While your team OoO is getting older candidates added, mine is going in the opposite direction and getting younger. This could prove to be a Grove error. my team candidates keep ending up dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted December 14, 2006 Expect severe knashing of teeth by Octopus (although Octopi don't have teeth do they?).... They're not doing their civic duty and waiting till next year.... That's now four in a day or two - Lamar Hunt, Ellis Rubin, Kenneth Cummins & Anton Balasingham, who was my joker. Five if you include Pinochet this week. Six if you include Allen Carr. Eight if you count Grove & Sewell for other reasons. To lose Carr & Balasingham is a grevious blow. I did, however, see a news report on Monday saying that he (Balasingham) was near death, so I can't be too surprised. Please Tammy Faye, just a bit longer, otherwise my previously strong entry is going to look pretty f**ked. I know how you feel. I had Lamar Hunt and Anton Balasingham as my 2nd and 3rd DDP and HDP picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted December 14, 2006 Expect severe knashing of teeth by Octopus (although Octopi don't have teeth do they?).... They're not doing their civic duty and waiting till next year.... That's now four in a day or two - Lamar Hunt, Ellis Rubin, Kenneth Cummins & Anton Balasingham, who was my joker. Five if you include Pinochet this week. Six if you include Allen Carr. Eight if you count Grove & Sewell for other reasons. To lose Carr & Balasingham is a grevious blow. I did, however, see a news report on Monday saying that he (Balasingham) was near death, so I can't be too surprised. Please Tammy Faye, just a bit longer, otherwise my previously strong entry is going to look pretty f**ked. I know how you feel. I had Lamar Hunt and Anton Balasingham as my 2nd and 3rd DDP and HDP picks. aaahhh.........its a REAL shame (hee-hee ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted December 14, 2006 my team candidates keep ending up dead Please please please pencil in Gloria Stuart to your list, Phantom. One more DDP hit for me means I should finish in the top 10. One more DDP hit for anyone 10 or less points behind me means mid-table obscurity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted December 14, 2006 my team candidates keep ending up dead Please please please pencil in Gloria Stuart to your list, Phantom. One more DDP hit for me means I should finish in the top 10. One more DDP hit for anyone 10 or less points behind me means mid-table obscurity. I want it noted here and now that I am going to win DDP 2007..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted December 14, 2006 my team candidates keep ending up dead Please please please pencil in Gloria Stuart to your list, Phantom. One more DDP hit for me means I should finish in the top 10. One more DDP hit for anyone 10 or less points behind me means mid-table obscurity. She's in as one of my back up picks at the moment, I'm in two minds as to whether to include her or not at the moment as she's still fairly active and doesn't seem to be in any ill health Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,109 Posted December 15, 2006 my team candidates keep ending up dead Please please please pencil in Gloria Stuart to your list, Phantom. One more DDP hit for me means I should finish in the top 10. One more DDP hit for anyone 10 or less points behind me means mid-table obscurity. I want it noted here and now that I am going to win DDP 2007..... And I want it noted here and now I am going to have no fekin' points at all in the DDP (this year anyway) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
