Tue, 5 Sep 2006

CRIKEY!
Mood:  accident prone
Topic: Death NOT Score

In one of the more un-dramatic ends to a life known for risk-taking, The Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin died Monday from a stingray puncture to his heart. He was 44.

His death serves to remind us that even the most dedicated thrill-seeker can felled at any moment. Let us also realize the dramatic impact he made to pop culture and to the health of eco-systems everywhere in his fanatical support to wildlife education.

Please don't degrade this to simply scan the TV section for other wildlife hosts.

 Yeah right...

Posted by mortfoliocaretaker at 12:09 PM EDT

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Thu, 4 May 2006

Tiger Wood's Father
Mood:  incredulous
Topic: Death NOT Score
It is hard to believe that a mortician gets points based on someone else's ability to procreate. The Earl of Wood certainly did a fine job of parenting, but even retarded people can accomplish this act. Celebrity by association should not be allowed. I guess the friends & family plan has evolved.

Posted by death-broker at 12:27 PM EDT

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Tue, 14 Mar 2006

NO WHAMMIES, NO WHAMMIES, STOP!
Mood:  accident prone
Topic: Death NOT Score
Host of the beloved game show "Press Your Luck" Peter Tomarken died Monday in a plane crash over California.

Story says that Tomarken and his wife (20 years younger) were volunteering their time and plane while piloting a sick child for treatment.

Very sad, as the "whammy" was a big part of my growing up in the 80's.

Posted by mortfoliocaretaker at 2:02 PM EST

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Fri, 6 Jan 2006

You'll never find, as long as you live...
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: Death NOT Score
Just before the 2006 deadline, hence not allowed on any roster for 2006, Lou Rawls dies of lung and brain cancer at age 72.

Interestingly, he was on no list in 2005.

The story linked above reminded me what an awesome rendition of the Star Spangled Banner he performed at this past year's World Series...

Posted by mortfoliocaretaker at 12:01 AM EST

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Thu, 24 Nov 2005

Turkey and Stuffing Update
Topic: Death NOT Score
Looks like the venerable group missed another big celebrity...

Pat Morita, known to many as Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid, waxed off at age 73 on Thanksgiving Day.

and irony of ironies, Ruth Siems, the inventor of Stove Top Stuffing, passed away on Thanksgiving day as well. There are just too many punchlines for Ms. Siems to address, so i would LOVE IT if some of you would chip in with your best shot.

Posted by mortfoliocaretaker at 12:01 AM EST

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Mon, 8 Aug 2005

and Good Night
Mood:  sad
Topic: Death NOT Score
Another swing and a miss for the Mortfolio group, as Peter Jennings fell quickly to lung cancer on Sunday.

Posted by mortfoliocaretaker at 7:02 AM EDT

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Wed, 6 Apr 2005

Prince Rainier is dead, get out a new can...
Mood:  quizzical
Topic: Death NOT Score
Yahoo! News The only son of Rainier and Princess Grace, Albert becomes Monaco's de facto ruler until a formal investiture expected after a mourning period. He took over the royal powers — but not the throne — last week after a royal commission decided Rainier was too sick to rule....yep, let the new "Prince Albert in a can" jokes begin!

Posted by mortfoliocaretaker at 4:50 PM EDT

Updated: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 3:45 PM EDT

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