Tributes to J.G. Ballard

February 17, 2010 | By Paul Hehn

Writer and “psychogeographer” Iain Sinclair pens this tribute — loaded up with big words and big ideas — to the late author J.G. Ballard, titled “Crash: JG Ballard’s Artistic Legacy.”

Alexander McQueen Hanged Himself: Inquest

| By Fritz Holznagel

Fashion designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself last week, according to evidence presented at an inquest today.McQueen left a note and there were “no suspicious circumstances.”More from BBC News and the Daily Telegraph.

Madonna to Direct Dick Van Dyke in “Wallis and Edward”? We Can Only Hope

February 16, 2010 | By Fritz Holznagel

Madonna is said to be writing and directing a new film about Wallis Warfield Simpson. Wallis was the American divorcee who in 1936 winkled King Edward VIII into abdicating the …..

Channing Tatum Wants You to Love

| By Paul Hehn

Actor Channing Tatum has launched a new site — coincidental with his new movie, Dear John — that promotes the idea of telling someone you love, “hey, I love you.” …..

Dick Francis, Reliable ‘Jeopardy!’ Answer, Dead at 89

| By Fritz Holznagel

Mystery writer Dick Francis has died at age 89.

Chrismas Day Bomber Abdulmutallab Arrest Timeline

February 15, 2010 | By Paul Hehn

Government officials have released the timeline of when the Christmas Day bomb suspect — a.k.a. “the underwear bomber” — Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was arrested and, later, advised of his Miranda rights.Being “Mirandized” means being advised of your constitutional right to refuse to answer questions unless you have legal representation.

Ohno Claims Silver in 1500 Meters

February 13, 2010 | By Fritz Holznagel

Apolo Anton Ohno won a silver medal in the 1500-meter event of men’s short-track speedskating on Saturday night. Ohno moved from fourth to second on the final turn as two South Koreans wiped out just ahead of him. Jung-Su Lee, a 20-year-old South Korean, won the gold medal.

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