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Eugene Polley died today - he invented the Flash-Matic in the 50s, the 1st TV wireless remote. Couch Potatoes would not exist without this man!
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/n...s-television-rThere's nothing wrong with the dream, my friend, the problem lies with the dreamer.
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Another one of the all-time greats has passed. RIP, Doc...
Doc Watson, Folk Musician, Dies at 89
By WILLIAM GRIMES
Published: May 29, 2012
Doc Watson, the guitarist and folk singer whose flat-picking style elevated the acoustic guitar to solo status in bluegrass and country music, and whose interpretations of traditional American music profoundly influenced generations of folk and rock guitarists, died on Tuesday in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was 89.
Mr. Watson, who had been blind since he was a year old, died in a hospital after recently undergoing abdominal surgeryApolyton's Grim Reaper 2008, 2010 & 2011
RIP lest we forget... SG (2) and LaFayette -- Civ2 Succession Games Brothers-in-Arms
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Question: How many points do you get if you die?“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
"Capitalism ho!"
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Dying will earn you a 25 point penalty immediately +1 point penalty for every day you continue with the tactic."I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain
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Ah, so that was faded glory's plan.Click here if you're having trouble sleeping.
"We confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no large ones." - François de La Rochefoucauld
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It's not even June and I'm starting to worry about this year's outcome. Seems I picked all the wrong musicians.Apolyton's Grim Reaper 2008, 2010 & 2011
RIP lest we forget... SG (2) and LaFayette -- Civ2 Succession Games Brothers-in-Arms
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We'd send you to the minors Ming but this is the minors.
Looks like we're stuck with you."I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain
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My memory has me winning last year. This year as well, until I look at the scores again.“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
"Capitalism ho!"
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