Archive for September, 2007

Marcel Marceau 1923-2007


Marcel Marceau was quite possibly the most famous man that most of us never heard speak.  Marceau single handedly returned the art of mime and pantomime to the forefront of entertainment in his 50 year career.  He appeared in many movies, but was best known for his stage performances, often portraying a number of characters [...]

Colin McRae, 1968-2007


Being of scottish decent, I am always proud of great Scottish athletes.  Being a fan of motorsports, I have always looked up to people like Jackie Stewart and Colin McRae.  Now I have to look a little higher in the sky to see Colin McRae, who was killed over the weekend in a terrible helicopter [...]

Raise your right hand and lie


Something I noticed recently… it certainly qualifies are weird, but also a little sad.  The picture on the left is recently “retired” Senator (R) Larry Craig of  Idaho.  Next to him is “retired” Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong.  Both of these “Gentlemen” have recently left their jobs because, amoungst other things, they don’t appear [...]