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Scott Adams, creator of the hugely-successful "Dilbert" comic enterprise, has lost his battle with prostate cancer. He was 68. I greatly enjoyed the Dilbert-verse and am glad he found something that brought joy to so many (him too!) while giving him a great life. It's awful it was cut short...

Excellent tribute/memorial from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/11/bob-weir-grateful-dead-tributes

...and apparently you gotta do it twice... ;)

Bob Weir, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead, has died at 78. He survived cancer a few years ago but "succumbed to underlying lung issues" in the article I read. Much, much more could be said, and I'm sure most of you have your own memories. RIP, Mr. Weir, and thanks for all of...

Probably a repeat, but still worth it... :D

I hate to break it to you, Milo, but...

Far better than saying, "Remember the Alamo!" :D Have a great time!

Eva Schloss, holocaust survivor and stepsister to Anne Frank, has died at 96. She was tireless in her efforts to ensure that the Nazi atrocities would not be forgotten. RIP, Ms. Schloss, with condolences to your friends, family and loved ones. Obituary...

If it's old enough, that may also be a pun... ;)

Air travel surely is not as much fun as it once was, though trying to find your way around huge, unfamiliar airports has never been fun. Good luck to you both (and your kitteh) and have a wonderful trip!

It's so wrong that it's right!! :D

January seems to often be a time of reflection, sometimes coupled with resolutions, as we ponder where we are, where we have been, where we (think we) are going, and what we might like to change. This year in particular I have been thinking about the myriad mistakes I've made in my life, and I...

A simple mnemonic to help you remember each of the five Great Lakes... :D :D