Disney animator Ollie Johnston dies at 95

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 American animator Ollie Johnston, the last of Disney’s so-called “Nine Old Men”, has died at the age of 95. Johnston died of natural causes on Monday in Sequim, Washington, according to Walt Disney Studios Vice President Howard E. Green. Johnston worked on many of the Disney’s …

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Actor Bob Denver dies at 70

Tuesday, September 6, 2005 Actor Bob Denver, best known for his roles as “Gilligan” on Gilligan’s Island (1964-1967) and “Maynard G. Krebs” on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959-1963), died Friday at the age of 70. Denver gained popularity on Dobie Gillis, playing the title character’s best friend, a …

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Organic Coffee Industry Update

More Detail Here: 20 Ft Shipping Container For Sale Brisbane Submitted by: Joey Maldonado The organic specialty coffee industry has been growing at a rapid pace in recent years. It used to be that this kind of coffee was fairly uncommon, but now you can get it at many grocery …

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Wikinews’ overview of the year 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Also try the 2008 World News Quiz of the year. What would you tell your grandchildren about 2008 if they asked you about it in, let’s say, 20 years’ time? If the answer to a quiz question was 2008, what would the question be? The year …

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