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Corbett, who did all the promotional posters and pins for Butte's annual Evel Knievel Days each summer, said Knievel was suffering from pulmonary fibrosis that hardened the lungs. "When you spoke with him, it was an effort for him to finish a sentence without taking another breath. But he faithfully came to Evel Knievel Days, even though the severe altitude change, from sea level to mile-high, was especially hard on him. But he was tough...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Appreciation: Evel Knievel, 1938-2007 | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...Reading ‘Due Considerations’ is like taking a cruise that calls at many ports, with a witty, sensitive and articulate guide aboard—a voyage not to be missed.” How about this for a deal: If I actually finish all 736 pages of his latest book, will Updike give me the name of his tailor...

Author: By Kyle L. K. Mcauley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: BY ITS COVER | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...killed, but somehow manages to survive. Of course, if you feel really adventurous, take a shot for all the times McClane could have died in the entire series. If you survive, consider yourself tough enough to be in the next “Die Hard” film. 8. Finish with a big celebratory shot when McClane saves the day once again, this time by shooting himself through the shoulder while saying his signature “yippi-kay-ay!” It’s one of the few moments in the movie that truly does McClane justice...

Author: By Edward F. Coleman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SCREENSHOTS: "Live Free Or Die Hard" | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...According to Corbett, who did all the promotional posters and pins for Butte's annual Evel Knievel Days each summer, Knievel was suffering from a lung ailment, pulmonary fibrosis. "When you spoke with him, it was an effort for him to finish a sentence without taking another breath," he said. "But he faithfully came to Evel Knievel Days in Butte, even though the severe altitude change, from sea level to mile-high, was especially hard on him. But he was tough...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Evel Knievel Dies at 69 | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...Connor and junior co-captain Louis Caputo are ranked third and fourth in the country, respectively, for their classes by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Caputo—who missed the season opener but has made a full recovery and will compete today—finished seventh in last year’s NCAA championships, while O’Connor notched fifth place. “These guys have truly done the incredible in the past,” Weiss said. “Every year as we get closer to our goals, they help us. Having them...

Author: By Kevin C. Ni, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Wrestling Travels to Sin City for Tuneup | 11/29/2007 | See Source »

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