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  1. 04-12-2007, 04:43 #1
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    Default Kurt Vonnegut Dead

    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/11/bo...nnegut.html?hp

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    Wow. Big loss.
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    Rest In Peace,
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    Indeed a major loss. Rest in peace, Mr. Vonnegut, and thank you.
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    Default Re: Kurt Vonnegut Dead

    Yes. One of the science fiction greats. I love his short story collection "Welcome to the Monkey House" and the novel "Cat's Cradle".
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    Default Re: Kurt Vonnegut Dead

    Sorry to hear that. Vonnegut was a fine author and great activist for free speech.
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