Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 22, 2019 So Posted May 24, 2017 This came across my FB newsfeed for some reason today. Olga's Kitchen is a semi-popular restaurant (was moreso 1985-95 I'd say), and as I recall the first to introduce 'wraps' sandwiches to the U.S. market (unlike a burrito). OK enough background info -- a certain NYTimes obit here, but who knows her chances on the Pond's other side? "The woman behind Olga's Kitchen, Olga Loizon, turns 91 today, and the franchise she created from the ground up is celebrating with Snackers, Snackers, and more Snackers." Apparently it's a new product offering at Olga's. SC —————————— Olga Loizon, who opened a small Greek sandwich shop in 1970 that grew to become the popular restaurant chain Olga's Kitchen, known by generations of metro Detroiters, has died at age 92. SC (So yes I posted this, then created a Made in Detroit theme team and forgot about her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted January 22, 2019 Asian Ronaldinho doppelganger and media sensation of the 2002 World Cup Sodikin dead at 49: https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/1025506/ronaldinhos-indonesia-doppelganger-sodikin-passes-away-aged-49/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 22, 2019 Charles Kettles, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his service, has died. He was 89. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/medal-of-honor-recipient-charles-s-kettles-passes-away-at-89-300782433.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted January 23, 2019 Those who had pencilled in socialist theorist Erik Olin Wright, creator of the concept of Universal Basic Income, for their Deadpool Cup teams, bad luck: he's dead at 72. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 24, 2019 Heather Anderson, who fostered the Twinning of Houston, Texas, with the Grampian region of Scotchland, has died aged 85. Made an imperialist citizen by GW for her efforts. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/1661129/aberdeenshire-woman-who-was-made-honorary-texas-citizen-by-george-w-bush-dies-aged-85/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted January 24, 2019 Twitter reporting the death of Diana Athill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wickerman 76 Posted January 24, 2019 Alex Salmond’s reputation in its death throes, expect to be able to report its final demise shortly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted January 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Wickerman said: Alex Salmond’s reputation in its death throes, expect to be able to report its final demise shortly Could be a case of mistaken identity? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted January 25, 2019 20 hours ago, Wickerman said: Alex Salmond’s reputation in its death throes, expect to be able to report its final demise shortly Judging by the charges he can stand up for himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 25, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 06:31, charon said: Heather Anderson, who fostered the Twinning of Houston, Texas, with the Grampian region of Scotchland, has died aged 85. Made an imperialist citizen by GW for her efforts. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/1661129/aberdeenshire-woman-who-was-made-honorary-texas-citizen-by-george-w-bush-dies-aged-85/ And oh so apt advocates of Twinning places die in pairs. https://www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk/news/former-town-mayor-and-councillor-who-pioneered-twinning-has-died-1-5865710 Clive Smith aged 79. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nasman 1 Posted January 25, 2019 Staggeringly slow start to the year on the croak front. Last year they were out the traps in record time with news of a celeb cashing his chips every other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nasman 1 Posted January 25, 2019 Smashed a toby jug last week and should have known it was an omen for the demise of Never The Twain stalwart Windsor Davies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 25, 2019 As I don't think MK or deathers is banned at the mo...... Hiya Z, hiya pal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun-e-ral 61 Posted January 25, 2019 It seems these deathlist 50 are having their own version of “dry January”. I hope this post is the nudge in the arm that fate needs to prove me wrong. Here’s to fatal February. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Fun-e-ral said: It seems these deathlist 50 are having their own version of “dry January”. I hope this post is the nudge in the arm that fate needs to prove me wrong. Here’s to fatal February. Considering a pile of expected deaths have occurred (and Fairlie in the UK so no excuse), there are no excuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted January 26, 2019 http://m.interiordesign.net/articles/15950-florence-knoll-bassett-pioneer-of-american-office-design-dies-at-101/ American designer Florence Knoll has died aged 101. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted January 26, 2019 Chris Brown dead ... I'm tempted to leave it like that but... eh... feck it The body of former surfboarding champion Chris Brown was found washed up on the California shore during the morning of the 25th, police say. Wrong Chris Brown to have washed up, Reaper! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 27, 2019 This one has SC pawprints all over it. Paul Moro, Arizona's most winningest High School coach deid after a few strokes and some Stage 4 cancer shite. https://eu.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/01/26/paul-moro-who-had-two-strokes-and-battling-stage-4-cancer-died/2693702002/ Winningest...... Honest tae fuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 27, 2019 Was anyone planning on picking ‘legendary’ Arizona high school football coach Paul Moro for the cup next month? Too bad, he’s dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,921 Posted January 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Was anyone planning on picking ‘legendary’ Arizona high school football coach Paul Moro for the cup next month? Too bad, he’s dead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Was anyone planning on picking ‘legendary’ Arizona high school football coach Paul Moro for the cup next month? Too bad, he’s dead. For the record, no way in hell a high school football coach (ie a high school teacher) is famous at anything. You go 900-0 your just a high school employes. If @msc planned on letting that thru I need to know that we have basically eliminated any fame threshold for this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted January 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: For the record, no way in hell a high school football coach (ie a high school teacher) is famous at anything. You go 900-0 your just a high school employes. If @msc planned on letting that thru I need to know that we have basically eliminated any fame threshold for this year. My games teacher was Tony Borrington who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 27, 2019 16 hours ago, charon said: This one has SC pawprints all over it. Paul Moro, Arizona's most winningest High School coach deid after a few strokes and some Stage 4 cancer shite. https://eu.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/01/26/paul-moro-who-had-two-strokes-and-battling-stage-4-cancer-died/2693702002/ Winningest...... Honest tae fuck. It’s as if I wrote it meself 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted January 30, 2019 https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-louisa-moritz-dead-bill-13929372 Louisa Mortiz - actress dies aged 72. Not sure what other thread it should be posted in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 30, 2019 44 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-louisa-moritz-dead-bill-13929372 Louisa Mortiz - actress dies aged 72. Not sure what other thread it should be posted in. The Bill Cosby one..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
