Banshees Scream 108 Posted January 17, 2013 Two uniques for me. Not everyone gets two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 18, 2013 Did the Nkomo obit turn up? EDIT: Sorry, just read the other thread - Reuters counts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,220 Posted January 18, 2013 Surprised I have a unique pick. Len Goodman of all people. He just got married and keeps going on about looking after old people (i,e, Not Him) More to the point, his mum is still alive, so at least half of his genetic material favours him for a few more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,220 Posted January 18, 2013 Ronnie Biggs David Bond Felicia Boots George H W Bush, Sr Henry Cecil Van Cliburn Katherine Crowe Felix Dennis Barbara Gibb Kate Granger Clive James Grace Adelaide Jones Jiroemon Kimura John Nkomo Bernadette Nolan Christine Ray Margaret Thatcher Mary Tyler Moore Anne Williams Michael Winner Four uniques in my line-up, including a couple who's elderly states deprive them of marks. I sent yers a photo of Felicia Boots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 925 Posted January 18, 2013 I have three unique picks. I figure it's because they are already dead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted January 19, 2013 So that's a definite "NO!" on having Huffing Post obits count then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,158 Posted January 19, 2013 So that's a definite "NO!" on having Huffing Post obits count then? I'm not entirely sure that she's dead. Although virtually unknown, you'd expect more than a single obit from the Huffington Post... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted January 19, 2013 So that's a definite "NO!" on having Huffing Post obits count then? I'm not entirely sure that she's dead. Although virtually unknown, you'd expect more than a single obit from the Huffington Post... Some one close to her would've come out and said otherwise by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WEP Posted January 19, 2013 The person, who is pictured as "Koto Okubo" is not Koto Okubo... That's Chiyono Hasegawa, formerly Japan's oldest person, now dust... I'm sorry, but I was looking for a picture of Mrs. Okubo for months... Seems interesting, that a person, who lived for 116 years found no moment for a nice picture.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,158 Posted January 19, 2013 So that's a definite "NO!" on having Huffing Post obits count then? I'm not entirely sure that she's dead. Although virtually unknown, you'd expect more than a single obit from the Huffington Post... Some one close to her would've come out and said otherwise by now. They may have done if it was widely reported - but it hasn't been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 19, 2013 The person, who is pictured as "Koto Okubo" is not Koto Okubo... That's Chiyono Hasegawa, formerly Japan's oldest person, now dust... I'm sorry, but I was looking for a picture of Mrs. Okubo for months... Seems interesting, that a person, who lived for 116 years found no moment for a nice picture.... The amount of times this happens. You look on Google Images, see the name you're looking for in bold and save the picture. Then turns out to be somebody else! EDIT: On the other hand, here is a page which suggest that it is her... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WEP Posted January 19, 2013 The person, who is pictured as "Koto Okubo" is not Koto Okubo... That's Chiyono Hasegawa, formerly Japan's oldest person, now dust... I'm sorry, but I was looking for a picture of Mrs. Okubo for months... Seems interesting, that a person, who lived for 116 years found no moment for a nice picture.... The amount of times this happens. You look on Google Images, see the name you're looking for in bold and save the picture. Then turns out to be somebody else! EDIT: On the other hand, here is a page which suggest that it is her... http://asiancorrespo...ies-at-age-115/ While this one says NO... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,985 Posted January 19, 2013 [i'm not entirely sure that she's dead. Although virtually unknown, you'd expect more than a single obit from the Huffington Post... I must admit, I did wonder briefly if Windsor was right. No RIP messages on her Twitter page, no update on her Blog or website by the family/charity, and not even a local press obit. But the Huffington Post wouldn't have kept the story online if it was in error. And then, eventually, I found this.... On Behalf of Jo's family: To all of Jo's friends we are deeply sorry to say that Jo passed away peacefully on Saturday morning in Lincoln Hospital with her family by her side. She fought bravely until the end and will be remembered by us all with much love. The Family. 14th Jan 2013 http://www.hockeycentre.com/Catalogue/Team-Bryant An immediate obit is unlikely as no other media, once again, has picked up the story of the death, rather than the fight, but there's a whole 11 months left of potential fundraising activities in her name that may just get a mention somewhere down the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,842 Posted January 19, 2013 Don't we have any contacts in the media? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,158 Posted January 19, 2013 [i'm not entirely sure that she's dead. Although virtually unknown, you'd expect more than a single obit from the Huffington Post... I must admit, I did wonder briefly if Windsor was right. No RIP messages on her Twitter page, no update on her Blog or website by the family/charity, and not even a local press obit. But the Huffington Post wouldn't have kept the story online if it was in error. And then, eventually, I found this.... On Behalf of Jo's family: To all of Jo's friends we are deeply sorry to say that Jo passed away peacefully on Saturday morning in Lincoln Hospital with her family by her side. She fought bravely until the end and will be remembered by us all with much love. The Family. 14th Jan 2013 http://www.hockeycen...gue/Team-Bryant An immediate obit is unlikely as no other media, once again, has picked up the story of the death, rather than the fight, but there's a whole 11 months left of potential fundraising activities in her name that may just get a mention somewhere down the line. Fucking Hell!!!!!! I only picked her because I thought everybody else was going to. In the end surprisingly few did. Don't we have any contacts in the media? I should email the Daily Mail to tell them I need the obit to win some points. I'm sure they'd publish an article to vent their outrage! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted January 19, 2013 Maybe run a story about you being a sicko and never say her name... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,158 Posted January 19, 2013 Maybe run a story about you being a sicko and never say her name... That would never happen. The Daily Mail would have to name the poor darling to get credit for bashing the odious Troll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 20, 2013 http://web.orange.co...t_dies_aged_101 "Granny poet Toyo Shibata dead! She was 101! (And waits for a usefull obit...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,220 Posted January 21, 2013 Toyo Shibata is summat of a sideshow. The Michael Winner points bonanza should set the DDP scoreboard alight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 21, 2013 Toyo Shibata is summat of a sideshow. The Michael Winner points bonanza should set the DDP scoreboard alight! Indeed, the first "big" hit of the year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 23, 2013 Toyo Shibata is summat of a sideshow. The Michael Winner points bonanza should set the DDP scoreboard alight! Indeed, the first "big" hit of the year... But a hit is a hit is a hit... http://www.independe...98-8462093.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,398 Posted January 23, 2013 But a hit is a hit is a hit... http://www.independe...98-8462093.html From that (and a few more obits the Independent posted) I conclude that it's not time to give up hope for an obit of Gerard Helders yet. 17 days and counting, though. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garn2 34 Posted January 24, 2013 Nguyen Khanh died on January 11, but nothing beyond a Vietnamese BBC obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 24, 2013 Yes it needs to be the co.uk website to qualify... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted January 24, 2013 Yes it needs to be the co.uk website to qualify... Well technically it is a co.uk obit. Note the URL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
