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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: ronnierocketAGO]
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08/25/12 05:55 PM
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honestly i saw him living up to his late 90's. well maybe buzz aldrin will last that long.
I think what impressed me about Armstrong in retrospect is his humility in not ever really trying to cash in on his fame or ride off on it and become a B-celebrity. (Compare that with Buzz Aldrin who hosted WWE Monday Night Raw and cameoed in the last TRANSFORMERS movie.) aldrin also did a guest voice for the simpsons.
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: J Geoff]
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08/25/12 08:32 PM
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I remember staying up quite late and watching the moon landing and the Armstrong/Aldrin moon walk on television. Something I'll never forget. It was amazing.
It was one thing to grow up watching all those sci-fi movies speculating about space travel and visiting other planets, but it was quite another thing to actually watch it happening live before your very eyes.
I don't know what we would have nowadays that would be comparable. It seemed that everyone in the country was glued to their TV sets that night in 1969. And, of course, it was the main topic of conversation for many days to come.
Neil Armstrong was definitely a hero in my eyes, and most everyone else's. He will certainly be missed.
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: ronnierocketAGO]
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08/26/12 11:19 AM
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honestly i saw him living up to his late 90's. well maybe buzz aldrin will last that long.
I think what impressed me about Armstrong in retrospect is his humility in not ever really trying to cash in on his fame or ride off on it and become a B-celebrity. (Compare that with Buzz Aldrin who hosted WWE Monday Night Raw and cameoed in the last TRANSFORMERS movie.) Probably because nobody remembers the second man on the moon so he needs to cash in on his achievment..
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First And Foremost,The Mafia Is Made Up Of Thieves.
It Is Driven By Greed And Controlled By Fear.
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"What if the Mafia were not an organization but a widespread Sicilian attitude of hostility towards the law?"
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
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08/27/12 10:19 AM
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I heard this part of this clip on the radio this morning. Evidently, Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong (Neil's parents) were on the old tv show "I've Got A Secret" (A few of us remember that show) in 1962. Anyway, catch the question asking Mrs. Armstrong how she'd feel if her son was the first man on the moon.  Pretty amazing. Don't know why I couldn't get link to directly post.  TIS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd7eWKCOk-A&feature=youtu.be
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
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08/27/12 11:52 AM
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On the same site, I found this audio link that aired on the radio right after it was announced the Elvis had died. The anniversary of his death was August 16th. I remember it well.  Elvis is dead?????  Signor V.
"For me, there's only my wife..."
"Sure I cook with wine - sometimes I even add it to the food!"
"When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?"
"It was a grass harp... And we listened."
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? Every, every minute?"
"No. Saints and poets, maybe... they do some."
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
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08/30/12 02:08 PM
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Actor Steve Franken died August 24 at age 80. Older folks on the BB will remember him as Chatsworth Osborne Jr. in the TV series "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", as well as supporting and guest starring roles in a great many other shows. One of his best roles was as a drunken waiter in the 1968 Blake Edwards film "The Party", with Peter Sellers.  Wikipedia articleR.I.P. Signor V.
"For me, there's only my wife..."
"Sure I cook with wine - sometimes I even add it to the food!"
"When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?"
"It was a grass harp... And we listened."
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? Every, every minute?"
"No. Saints and poets, maybe... they do some."
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: Signor Vitelli]
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09/01/12 05:45 PM
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Songwriter Hal David dies at 91Some of the hits he wrote.. Hits of David and Bacharach Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, B J Thomas Close To You - The Carpenters Alfie - Cilla Black What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones Walk On By, I Say a Little Prayer, Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa, Gene Pitney (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me, Sandie Shaw Magic Moments - Perry Como Hal David
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: J Geoff]
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09/01/12 10:57 PM
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Heard this on the news earlier. Very sad. They said he died of complications from strokes.
His lyrics will always be associated with a very formative period of my life. For a number of years, the Burt Bacharach/Hal David team seemed to have the magic touch when it came to writing hit records. And, I'm not ashamed to admit that I really liked those tunes.
I think "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" won an Academy Award for Best Song, didn't it?
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"For me, there's only my wife..."
"Sure I cook with wine - sometimes I even add it to the food!"
"When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?"
"It was a grass harp... And we listened."
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? Every, every minute?"
"No. Saints and poets, maybe... they do some."
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: DE NIRO]
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09/01/12 11:07 PM
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I'm not as familiar with songwriters until I see the list of songs. A great variety of tunes. Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa...I loved that song. Sorry to hear of Hal David's passing TIS
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
[Re: BAM_233]
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09/02/12 04:04 PM
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Heard this on the news earlier. Very sad. They said he died of complications from strokes.
His lyrics will always be associated with a very formative period of my life. For a number of years, the Burt Bacharach/Hal David team seemed to have the magic touch when it came to writing hit records. And, I'm not ashamed to admit that I really liked those tunes.
I think "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" won an Academy Award for Best Song, didn't it?
Signor V. i believe it did for butch cassidy and the sundance kid That is one of the most random scenes from a film i think i have seen, that song came out of nowhere, i still dont get it..
The Mafia Is Not Primarily An Organisation Of Murderers.
First And Foremost,The Mafia Is Made Up Of Thieves.
It Is Driven By Greed And Controlled By Fear.
Between The Law And The Mafia, The Law Is Not The Most To Be Feared
"What if the Mafia were not an organization but a widespread Sicilian attitude of hostility towards the law?"
"Make Love Not War" John Lennon
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Re: 2012 Dead Pool
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09/03/12 04:39 PM
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Oh no!!! Michael Clarke Duncan died today at age 54. I loved his acting!!  R.I.P. Big Guy!!
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