More sad news: Chuck Jones has died. The news is sad in the way that Charles Schulz's passing was sad: he lived a long, full life, during which he shared his art, his humor and provided this writer with countless hours of Saturday morning silliness. And so we are sad to see him go. And lucky to be able to enjoy his wacky legacy for many years to come.

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John Thaw, the BBC's Inspector Morse and a Mystery favorite of mine, has died at 60.

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The key to the "24" puzzle? Not anymore.

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IFOCE

OK, I am thoroughly disgusted, repulsed and flabbergasted. Ever hear of the International Federation of Competitive Eating? Well, neither did I, until I read today that FOX would be airing a piece of crap called the "Glutton Bowl", (I refuse to tell you when it will air, on the grounds that that would help to promote such garbage) during which individuals compete to see who can stuff the most crap into their faces. One of the objectives of the IFOCE, as set out in their organization's mandate, is "to promote interchange of information on training for the sport." Training for the sport?? My God. We are a lost cause.

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Happy News.

David Duchovny has reached an agreement with FOX and will be returning to The X-files for the 2-hour series finale and will direct an episode that he co-wrote with Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz. My heart is near to bursting with anticipation - could they actually end this to the fans' satisfaction? They just might.

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Liberal education has finally gone too far. Give me a freakin' break.

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When I first read this, my eyes rolled so far back into my head, I could see my brain. Then I thought to myself, "Wait a minute. How can launching a member of 'N Sync into space be a bad idea?"

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"I pinned them down -- between noon and 5 p.m.," said Liljenquist.

Visitors from Planet CableCo, perhaps?

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Now you see her, now you don't.

Sorry for the disappearing act. I came down with a mild case of spontaneity and left town for a few days to visit friends in Massachusetts. One of the benefits of being single and unemployed: the ability to come and go as you please. Of course, you can't go very far with no money. And that's where the benefit of having friends within driving distance who allow you to crash at their house comes into play.

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