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Patrick Swayze: A career in clips from Dirty Dancing to Ghost to Donnie Darko | Film | guardian.co.uk
The more we all collectively talk about it, the more I realize how many films Swayze did and what a variety of roles he had.
I know all the talking heads focus on Dirty Dancing or Ghost, but he really covered a lot of different genres. And, you know, I really can’t remember a time anyone ever spoke ill of the guy. That’s not a bad legacy to leave.
How Neil Patrick Harris Became Hollywood’s First (Openly) Gay Breakthrough Star — New York Magazine
Pretty cool story on Neil Patrick Harris and on how he’s managed to be true to himself and build up a nice post-Doogie career.
Houses Of Worship Open Doors To Swine Flu : NPR
I know I’m down on organized religion a lot of late – and I have my reasons. That said, I found this story on how the three major faiths in the US are addressing the problems of protecting their congregations while still adhering to their religious traditions.
Revealed: The ghost fleet of the recession | Mail Online
I had heard some mention of this fleet in some other articles awhile back, but someone actually went out and found the ghost fleet.
Kinda creepy and bizarre. It also puts into focus how hard hit some folks have been by the recession in ways we haven’t seen.
Japanese HR king Sadaharu Oh praises Ichiro Suzuki’s hit mark – ESPN
Watching Ichiro Suzuki has been a real joy. He’s made at least 200 hits in each of his nine American Major League seasons, and that’s pretty damn impressive.
But what is also cool is the response this got him back home in Japan, particularly in high praise from THE all-time home run hitter, Sadaharu Oh.
Congrats Ichiro!
Cities Tolerate Homeless Camps – WSJ.com
You know the economy is still bad when The Wall Street Journal is printing positive stories related to cities trying to deal with their homeless populations.
Just saying.
Daily Kos: Top 10 Signs You Might not be a Libertarian
I needed a good laugh. This qualifies.
University’s Swine Flu Lexicon Dubs Sick Students ‘Pigs’ – NPR Health Blog : NPR
Pithy lexicon of swine flu terms. I suspect most of us will be using some of these before the winter is through.
Eddie Izzard completes mega seven-week marathon with ‘blisters upon blisters’ | Mail Online
Lemme just say it, Izzard is one crazy and inspirational guy.
What is it with comedians? They live these tortured lives and then go out of their way – often – to do good things for other people.
Here is another story on his run. I can’t believe this didn’t get more press.