i have been watching the media coverage of the death of michael jackson. i have read posts made by friends on their blogs/journals/facebook/etc. declaring their thoughts of sadness and loss. i have noticed images of tributes, memorabilia, wailing fans ( Read more... )

remembered best for fantasy island and star trek: the wrath of khan. but did you know he was a dancer?

here he is dancing to la bamba with cyd charisse.

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It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of legendary swordmaker, Jody Samson, on Saturday, December 27, 2008 in his shop in New Glarus, Wisconsin. Jody was a true friend, a multi-talented artist, and one of the most generous people you could ever meet. He will be deeply missed.

from albion swords a bio of the master swordmaker

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majel roddenberry dies

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this morning i learned that a friend of mine, rory root, has passed away. he was the owner of comic relief comics in berkeleyhe went into emergency surgery for a ruptured hernia yesterday, slipped into a coma and never woke ( Read more... )