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Disney to Acquire Marvel Comics for $4 Billion
I know comics-related news usually fall under “Etta’s” domain, but this was just too huge for me to ignore. According to this post over at Newsarama.com, Disney enterainment will acquire Marvel Comics Entertainment and all of its over 2,000 comic book characters (including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, etc.) in a large stock and cash transaction.
RIP John Hughes
The Associated Press is reporting film legend John Hughes passed away this morning from a heart attack. He was 59. Those of us who grew up with his movies will remember him for his large contribution to the 1980s film scene, with classics such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Weird Science, and Planes, Trains, and [...]
Bill O’Reilly: Wow
I’m not here to preach my political viewpoints to any of you, that’s just not what this site is about. But if you are someone who actually listens to some of the things people say on Television, and always take it at face value, check out this little video clip of Bill O’Reilly of Fox [...]
RIP Walter Cronkite
A sad day today, as one of the last true newsmen passed.
“And that’s the way it is.”
Rest in peace Walter.
RIP Andy Hallett
A sad day, as Entertainment Weekly is reporting actor Andy Hallett has passed away due to his ongoing battle with congestive heart disease. Known primarily to our readers as Lorne on Angel, his talent and presence onscreen and in life will be missed.
Andy Richter Returns!
For years my friends and I have speculated. I was literally planing to write a column this week begging for it. Now it’s all coming true, the one thing that will complete Conan O’Briens move to The Tonight Show: Andy Richter is returning.
Richter will fill the role once held by Ed McMahon, serving as the [...]
Dogs Are Awesome
But you knew that already. Here’s a story of a 14 year old Jack Russell Terrier saving 5 children at the cost of his own life. Treat Dog’s with the respect they deserve and they will reward you 1,000 times over:
George the Jack Russell was given a posthumous PDSA Gold Medal, the animal equivalent of [...]
Burger King Drops Wallet
This is a brilliant piece of marketing from Burger King, dropping wallets with cash and creepy King Drivers Licenses.
SoGoodBlog
RIP George Carlin
A true comedic legend has passed, as George Carlin passed away Sunday evening, June 22.
A true genius in the world of comedy, with insightful and edgy material that most comedians today are too afraid or ignorant to write, Carlin was a giant in his field. He will be missed.
Read the New York Times remembrance here.
The 2008 Floods
Usually, we here at ProjectSilence don’t talk too much about our base of operations. Situated in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is a fair sized city, with a population of 125,000-that, coupled with surrounding areas that are near enough to be considered part of Cedar Rapids put the population at around 150,000. [...]
