It has been reported that Brad McGann dies. while he is still on my taxi squad (not many movements on my team), the obits are only from New Zealand thus far. ...
Wow... Its already May and I only have one hit betwwen my two teams... It kinda feels like the year that I didn't get my line-up in in time and was an...
I never heard of this fellow. But then I have never heard of about 2/3rds of those on the stiff list. Anyway, Wikipedia lists McGann as deceased May 2/07. RM ...
I am glad that at least Wikipedia notes his existence and his passing. All the news items I read were all from New Zealand. Nothing stateside yet. if this...
Unfortunately the rules do not permit us to take things into our own hands. There are a couple on my list that I think are hanging on just to spite me! Cammo ...
The only thing I'd like certification for (see previous spam message) is points for this notorious South Florida man's death. Me and some others share credit...
It's all over but the crying. Get it, the crying? http://www.tammyfaye.com/note20070508.htm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? ...
Maybe I WILL get a hit after all now! All of my 2007 "shoo-ins" have failed
me miserably - and I am constantly reminded by my friends and family of "You
said...
Greetings YBTLers! An interesting mix of celebs is featured in our latest update. 1) A character actor whose wife is also on the list. 2) A NZ film director...
Hi, I see that the committee agreed that McGann was famous enough to qualify. I'd be interested to know the deciding factor. All the big scores are only with...
... have failed ... family of "You ... happened?" grrr ... Maybe I'll get a hit, too! All my entries have failed spectacularly! The one hit I presently have...
We had a pact!!! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/tm_headline=university-honour- for-radio-star--&method=full&objectid=19075520&siteid=66633- ...
I can't agree with the logic John used in counting Brad McGann, and I hope all those points for the current leader don't figure into the final outcome when the...
... and I ... Zealand. ... award, ... being ... least ... Well, granted I am one of the folks to benefit, but to be fair, he won a lot more than just one...
... the ... Well, I'm all for fair, but with parameters, and they are in writing in the You Bet Their Life rules: "To be considered (in)famous, the person must...
Again, what constitutes a major media organisation? I see that TVNZ covered the story, it being the largest broadcaster in New Zealand. It also broadcasts to...
I see that Cash4Cadavers got it right. That pool originally counted McGann, but now has retracted the points, because rules are rules (and I was not one of...
Here's hoping that Mac Sumner is considered famous. He is, errr was an elected official in the state of Oregon. 20 big points for me hopefully. YEEHAW!! ...
... an ... You made a wonderful pick on Mac Sumner, Derek/Skeleton, because here is the Associated Press obituary that makes this pick officially count: ...
Has anyone been rejected yet? Has the Stroger rule grown its adult teeth? ... http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/regional/index.ssf?/base/news- ... ...
I was just thinking it had been a slow period - not many stiffs, and along comes one for one of my teams (VOB). Kelly Jo Dowd, a cancer-stricken mother whose...
Kelly Jo Dowd is as tough a call for the Rules Committee as the last nobody that was approved. Rules say: "Spouses and family members of famous people who...
Jeff, just let the Rules Committee deal with it. I am personally not impressed with the selection of Kelly Jo Dowd, but I did not see where John asked people...
