RIP Don Coryell

Today the Charger family lost one of if not the greatest San Diego Chargers Coach. He was one of the most influential NFL coaches of his time, and although he never brought one a Super Bowl ring, his coaching style and strategies are used by many NFL today. Don Coryell (October 17, 1924 – July [...]

RIP: Michael Crichton (1942-2008)

One of my favorite authors, Michael Crichton has passed away today at the age of 66. The science-fiction writer of instant classics lost his fight with cancer this morning. His works generally had a strong influence from scientific studies including technology and medical theories. Oh all the authors of the century, I have completed more [...]

RIP: Roy Sceider

Unfortunately, Roy Sceider passed away at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital after going through several treatments for multiple myeloma. I knew of his work in the French Connection, Marathon Man and All That Jazz. Most of his successful acting career was in the 70′s, but never found the spot light in the [...]

RIP: Morley Shoe Tree

Tuesday, I ran out to Morley Field in attempt to beat the sun and get in at least 9 holes. Arriving at the second hole, there was an old friend that was now missing. In its place was this large cement slab with a single shoe on it, honoring the fallen shoe tree. Probably one [...]

RIP: Colin Mcrae

Colin Mcrae passed away along with his 5 year-old son in a helicopter crash on Saturday. The 39 year old, was the first briton to win the Word Rally Championship (WRC). His agressive driving style tore-up the WRC curcuit for years, and recently has participated in the X-Games Rally Event. In addition to WRC he [...]

RIP: James Brown, Godfather of Soul

Legendary singer James Brown passed away in Atlanta today at the age of 73. His rough voice and flashy footwork influenced everyone from Michael Jackson to Mick Jagger. He was a great talent and will be missed. His classic singles included: Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag Sex Machine (Get Up I feel Like Being…) [...]

RIP Crocodile Hunter [1962-2006]

I’m not talking about the want-to-be Paul Hogan, who portrayed the Crocodile Dundie, I’m talking about THE Crocodile Man, Steve Irwin. In an unfortunate accident, Irwine was killed by a stingray barb while diving in the Queensland’s Batt Reef. The stalled filming of a documentary called the ‘The Oceans Deadliest’, Irwin decided to shoot some [...]

Desmond Dekker Passes at 64

Desmond Dekker died from a heart attack Monday morning, a the age of 64. I was not fortunate enough to Desmond Dekker play, during my years of World Beat @ Soma attendance in the late 90′s, but was blessed to have found a few of his albums. Dekker was best known for “Israelites”, a hit [...]

Bob Ross the Video Game

Nintendo Revolution-News Apparently the goal of the video game is to quickly paint lonely mountains, happy trees and fluffy clouds with as little brush movement as possible! But really folks… a video game about painting? I remember Mario Paint, but this is crazyiness and its not 4/1 yet! “I grew up watching Bob Ross on [...]

"Forever my Sensei"

LOS ANGELES – Actor Pat Morita, best known for helping teach a boy martial-arts mastery through household chores as the wise Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid,” has died. He was 73. There were conflicting reports about the cause of death. His daughter Aly Morita said he died Thursday of heart failure at a Las [...]