HEADLINES: Van Cliburn

On February 27, 2013 Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. joined our greatest generation of musicians at The Great Concert Hall in the sky. It's a safe bet he gets a solo.

- Mike M

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Bay Area Professional Sports Team Owner Curse?

On February 18, Laker’s (majority) owner’s shot clock expired. Mr. Jerry Buss’s passing comes exactly 499 days from the loss of the generally grumpier Al Davis, owner of the “better than a bye week” Oakland/LA/Oakland Raiders. Coincidence? Perhaps, but if my statistics class taught me anything, it is that 2 data points makes both an undeniable trend and a curse with a really long name.

Ironically, no points awarded.

-Andy M

Toy inventor inverted; shaken

Andre Cassagnes, inventor of the Etch A Sketch, died on January 16 of undisclosed causes (probably severe carpal tunnel injuries). The toy, originally dubbed the “Telecran”, then later “L’Ecran Magique” (because he was French), has taught countless children how to draw blocky circles, words with connected letters, and more importantly, how to rescue Daisy Duke without backtracking or getting caught by Boss Hogg. Farewell Andre; we are all drawing staircases to heaven for you.


-Andy M

The Ed Koch Death Watch is Officially Over

 

Ed Koch is headed to Trinity Cemetery!  Koch started out in the Army, serving in Europe and achieving the rank of Seargant.  Next he went off to college earning his law degree.  When public service called, Koch answered; first as a congressman, then as mayor of New York City.  He followed this with the challenge of his life; replacing a balding old white law guy on The People's Court.  And he did so brilliantly.  Koch wrote books and reviewed movies.  He taught, spoke publicly, and in death rewarded a man who for 4 years never gave up on him dying.  How's he doin', Ray H?  Edward Irving Koch, dead at the age of 88.  Read more HERE.



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Boogie Woogie on the Piano!‏

Patty Andrews, the last surviving member of the Andrews Sisters died January 30, 2013. With their lead singer joining them, Heaven will be rocking to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B. Party on Ladies!!

- Megan De

Death is a Special Occasion

In an unplanned moment of life, Hallmark continued its commitment “When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best” as Adele C. Hall arrived in heaven on Saturday.  She was well known for her community service and especially her focus on advancing the lives of children.  She was 81. Read more HERE

One does have to wonder how many cards Mr. Hall will be receiving in the coming days…

- Cathy H

Winner, Winner...

Stupid chicken dinner!  Michael Winner has died.  I suppose it's appropriate the directer of Death Wish is the first to earn points this season.  But even more appropriately, Cathy H. starts the scoring season with the target on her back.  Release the hounds!!!  Robert Michael Winner, dead at the age of 77.  Read more HERE.

- title by Megan De. (picture in her honor)

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