Archive for July 26th, 2011

POPULAR CHARACTER ACTOR IS DEAD AT 90

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(AP)–Gervase Duan "G.D." Spradlin, a former lawyer and oil producer who found a second act as a prolific character actor playing authority figures in such films as "Apocalypse Now” and "The Godfather: Part II," has died. He was 90.

His grandson Justin Demko told the Los Angeles Times Monday that Spradlin died
of natural causes Sunday at his San Luis Obispo ranch in Central California.

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Spradlin in Apocalypse Now

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MOON MISSION BEGAN ON THIS DATE IN 1971

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Apollo 15 was the ninth manned mission in the Apollo space program. the fourth
to land on the Moon and the eighth successful manned mission. It was also the first
long duration stay on the Moon. There was a greater focus on scientific work with
the first use of a Lunar Roving Vehicle (below). Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin spent three days on the Moon and a total of 18½ hours
outside the spacecraft with the Lunar Rover. The mission concluded on August 7
and was called the most successful manned flight ever achieved.

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Photo taken by Jim Irwin shows Apollo 15 Commander Dave Scott on the lunar
surface next to the Lunar Module Falcon, Saluting the Flag,

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MICK JAGGER ~ 68 TODAY

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Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer-songwriter,
has acted in several films and is a producer. He is best known as the lead
vocalist of the rock band The Rolling Stones. Jagger’s career has spanned
over 50 years and has been described as “one of the most popular and
influential front men in the history of rock & roll.

 

The song "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction" was written by Mick Jagger
and Keith Richards. It is considered to be one of the all-time great
rock songs. In 2004 Rolling Stone magazine placed "Satisfaction"
in the second spot on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All
Time and it was added to the Library of Congress National
Recording Registry in 2006. 

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SANDRA BULLOCK IS 47 TODAY

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Actress Sandra Annette Bullock rose to fame in the 1990s, after roles in 
films such as Speed (1994) and While You Were Sleeping (1995). She is
also known for her portrayal in Miss Congeniality (2000). Sandra received
critical acclaim for her part in the Best Picture Academy Award winner Crash
(2004). Bullock was awarded a Golden Globe Award for Best(1995). She is
also known for her portrayal in Miss Congeniality (2000). Sandra received
critical acclaim for her part in the Best Picture Academy Award winner Crash
(2004). 

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Sandra Bullock behind the wheel with co-star Keanu Reeves in Speed

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Sandra in The Blind Side

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