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POPSThoughts on Death Walt Whitman described it in Song of Myself: All goes onward and outward, nothing collapses, And to die is different from what anyone supposed, and luckier.
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POPSDeath As Timeless Reality Death is ultimately just another transformation, from one configuration of matter and energy into another. But unless you can stand outside the arena of change, death represents an end point, an extinction. To escape death ultimately means escaping the worldview that gives death its terrible sense of closure and finality. Adapted from Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, by Deepak Chopra (Three Rivers Press, 1998).
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POPSEdgar Allan Poe finally getting proper funeral
If you are a fan of E.A.Poe, as I am, this entire article is a must read. ~~~ "When they dug up Poe's body in 1875 to move it, it was mostly skeletal remains," Jerome said. "I've seen remains of people who've been in the ground since that time period, and there's hardly anything left." Instead, Jerome commissioned local special-effects artist Eric Supensky to create an eerily lifelike — or deathlike — mock-up of Poe's corpse. "I got chills," Jerome said Monday upon seeing the body for the first time. "This is going to freak people out." The body will lie in state for 12 hours Wednesday at the Poe House, a tiny rowhome in a gritty section of west Baltimore. Visitors are invited to pay their respects. Following the viewing will be an all-night vigil at Poe's grave . Anyone who attends will have the opportunity to deliver a tribute. On Sunday morning, a horse-drawn carriage will transport the replica of Poe's body from his former home to the graveyard for the funeral.
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POPSLife of TV chef Floyd celebrated Floyd, who was born near Reading in Berkshire, presented a number of popular cookery programmes from the 1980s, characteristically enjoyed with a glass of wine in his hand. Recordings were often made on location, which was groundbreaking for the time.
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POPSEnd of life management - Conservative Style Feel sorry for the guy that he felt that was his only way out. Seems like physician assisted suicide would have been far less jolting on his loved ones. It's sad when you can not have a way to end your life on your terms in a dignified manner. On another note. While in Ireland Egan will be most remembered for attending a Sinn Fein annual convention right after 9/11. Because the visit took place directly in the aftermath of 9/11 Sinn Fein was under pressure on the terrorism front. Egan's presence signaled that the Bush administration was still determined to deal with Sinn Fein despite 9/11. What's this, conservatives negotiating directly with terrorists? Seems like all the noise from conservatives regarding direct political talks with terrorists is merely posturing and grandstanding for political gain regardless of outright hypocrisy.
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POPSComic legend Dom DeLuise dies at 75 DeLuise was also part of the supporting cast in the Burt Reynolds crash-'em-up vehicles "Smokey and the Bandit II" (1980), "Cannonball Run" (1981) and "Cannonball Run II" (1984). Other DeLuise films include "The End" (1978), "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1982) and "Johnny Dangerously" (1984).<br> DeLuise had three sons -- Peter, Michael and David -- who all became actors
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POPSSongs to die for Top 5 popular songs: 1. "My Way" - Frank Sinatra/Shirley Bassey. 2. "Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler/Celine Dion. 3. "Time To Say Goodbye" - Sarah Brightman/Andrea Bocelli. 4. "Angels" - Robbie Williams. 5. "Over The Rainbow" - Eva Cassidy. - Top 5 hymns: 1. "The Lord Is My Shepherd". 2. "Abide With Me". 3. "All Things Bright And Beautiful". 4. "Old Rugged Cross". 5. "Amazing Grace". - Top 5 classical pieces: 1. "Nimrod" from "Enigma Variations" - Elgar. 2. "Pie Jesu" from "Requiem" - Faure. 3. "Ave Maria" - Schubert. 4. "Nessun Dorma" - Puccini. 5. "Canon in D Major" - Pachelbel. - Other chart movers (no rankings): - "Hallelujah" covered by talent show winner Alexandra Burke. - "Bat Out Of Hell" - Meatloaf. - "Spirit In The Sky" - Doctor and the Medics. - 'Highway To Hell" - AC/DC.
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POPSActor Heath Ledger found dead in NYC This is so sad. They don't even mention one of my most favorite movies that he was in -"The Brothers Grimm". Proof that fame and fortune do not necessarily = happiness. May he rest in peace.
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POPSIt was 27 years ago today... Video No Longer Available. there is an amazing video, which had me in tears - much watch the entire video - not able to clip - http://www.ImaginePeace.com graphic war scenes in second part. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This will be the 27th December 8th that sees people holding vigil for John. They will be standing across from the Delacroix Hotel, in the park, at Strawberry Fields, holding candles still mourning the loss of John. I wish I could be there with them.
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POPSCemetery Technology: After Death - What would Grandma say? The drive-by cemetery with tilted, glow-in-the-dark tombstones creeps me out. Another creepy suggestion is for Grandma to write e-mails addressed to you before she dies and arrange to have them delivered to you periodically after her death. Yikes! :eek: I would, however, give a lot to hear my grandmother's voice again. She died in 1985. :(
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