Abbey Lincoln, R.I.P.
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Dan Rostenkowski, 1928-2010. The quintessential Chicago pol.
R.I.P. Only some are available free, but his reflections on living with ALS -- like most of his writing -- were terrific. You don’t need to worry about 70-528 exam.
Maury Chaykin, R.I.P. He was a fine actor, and I was especially fond of him as the careless, vaguely ethical bookie in Owning Mahowny. And, also, Ben Keith R.I.P. Although he's permanently linked with Neil Young, it was an interesting and varied career -- who...
James Gammon, R.I.P. And since I forgot, allow me also to note the passing of Bob Probert.
George Steinbrenner, 1930-2010. Although I've been a card -carrying Yankee hater for pretty much throughout my living memory, I've always had a certain respect for Steinbrenner, essentially for the same.
R.I.P. Conservative bloggers and blog commenters mourn the loss of their favorite specious tu quoque argument.
Nice tribute from Pierce.
Jose Saramago has passed. I discovered Saramago around the turn of the century, but have somehow found time to read almost the entirety of his English translated work. My favorites:.
It was easy to make fun of his hot-dog bravado in the face of historic incompetence, but ultimately you had to admire the irrepressible joy he took in the game. He made plenty of money but was still willing to go to Edmonton to pitch...
Another great tribute from Posnanski. Roberts was just a tremendous pitcher for his first 8 years (and had a second wave of very good pitching after joining the Orioles in.
Lt. Miroslav Steven Zilberman: Hundreds of mourners gathered Thursday at Norfolk Naval Station to pay tribute to Lt. Miroslav “Steve” Zilberman, a Navy pilot killed last week when his plane.