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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert passed away this week. He was an amazing man who not only provided people with his opinions on movies, he planted the notion that movies could be more than just observed in the minds of countless people. And he was entertaining. (Proof: This review of 'Deuce Bigelow: European Gigolo.') He also led a fascinating life, so we put together some trivia to give you an idea of the greatness that was Roger Ebert.
88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months
Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force.
Sears Portrait Studios Shutting Its Doors
Roger Ebert’s Best Quotes
Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70, leaving a massive void in the world of film analysis and criticism that is unlikely to be filled anytime soon. His impact on his field and how people watch and talk about movies cannot be underestimated. However, there's a reason he was the most influential and widely read critics of all time: he was a damn great writer.
‘Buckwild’s Shain Gandee Cause of Death Confirmed As Carbon Monoxide
Yesterday brought the bizarre and tragic news that 21 year-old 'Buckwild' star Shain Gandee had been found dead after 31 hours missing, along with his uncle and a third unidentified male inside an off-road truck. The truck's position within the muddy woods initially made the bodies difficult to retrieve, but the circumstance and autopsy results have conclusively revealed the three died of carbon monoxide poisoning, says the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.
Law Requiring Gun Ownership Passed in Georgia
If you live in Nelson, Georgia, the government has decided that you must own a firearm.
‘Harry Potter’ Actor Richard Griffiths Dies at 65
Some sad news to report this morning: Richard Griffiths, who co-starred in the 'Harry Potter' films as Vernon Dursley, has died following heart surgery in London. He was 65.
New Hampshire Bans Dodgeball Because Of Bullying Concerns
See Fleetwood Mac Live in Tacoma, WA
Fleetwood Mac – including classic members Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie – embark on their first tour in four years starting April 4, playing through spring and summer 2013 all across the country. On May 20th, they'll stop through Tacoma, on the beautiful Puget Sound in Washington State – and we want you to see them there for free!
