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September 28, 2009 @ 23:13

Rev. John "Bootsie" Wilson Dies

The Rev. John "Bootsie" Wilson, a former lead singer and last surviving member of the soul group The Silhouettes, has died. He was 69.

Wilson died Sept. 21 at his home in Spartanburg, S.C., after batting cancer and a kidney ailment, his wife, Pauline, said.

The Philadelphia native joined The Silhouettes in 1961, after the original lead singer left the group, perhaps best known for the 1958 smash hit "Get a Job," which stayed at No. 1 for 13 consecutive weeks. It was among the first rhythm and blues songs to cross over and become No. 1 on the pop charts.

Rest In Peace, John.

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September 27, 2009 @ 18:21

Why?

Former presidential candidate John Edwards is said to be ready to admit that he fathered a love child. But Hades may have a skating rink before his wife, Elizabeth, signs off on such a confession.

As a grand jury in North Carolina considers whether Edwards misused campaign funds to cover up the scandal, Elizabeth still can't abide his former mistress, Rielle Hunter.

Why are people still talking about John Edwards? He's a schmuck, we all knew that. Didn't we?

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September 27, 2009 @ 18:13

William Safire Dies

William Safire, a speechwriter for President Richard M. Nixon and a Pulitzer Prize-winning political columnist for The New York Times who also wrote novels, books on politics and a Malaprop’s treasury of articles on language, died at a hospice in Rockville, Md., on Sunday. He was 79.

The cause was pancreatic cancer, said Martin Tolchin, a friend of the family.

In 1962, he married the former Helene Belmar Julius, a model, pianist and jewelry designer. The couple had two children, Mark and Annabel. His wife and children survive him, as does a granddaughter.

Rest In Peace, William.

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September 27, 2009 @ 12:09

Let The Pieces Fall

Being an avid Tetris fan, I had to post this. I was completely addicted to Tetris many, many, years ago. I spent countless hours playing into the night and getting 2 or 3 hours of sleep before I had to go to work.

Until last week, I haven't thought about Tetris in several years. Now I find it surreal that Tetris is back. Okay, so it never went away.

Tetris, I just can't quit you.

Now that I am playing again, I can't help but dream of tiles too. Thanks Tetris.

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September 27, 2009 @ 01:43

Oh Happy Day!

Sometimes, no matter how hard they try, people at Wal-Mart do not put a smile on your face. Other times, you laugh your ass off.

If you want to see your neighbors in their natural habitat, check out the People of Walmart blog.

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