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THE SUN WON'T COME OUT TOMORROW - The End of Annie
THE SUN WON'T COME OUT TOMORROW - It's the end of an era. After nearly 86 years, the syndicated newspaper publication of Little Orphan Annie comes to an end today.
TODAY'S FAREWELL: 7 Reasons why 'Little Orphan Annie' will never see another tomorrow - http://bit.ly/awiKDM
Here's today's final installment:
The final Little Orphan Annie strip ends in classic cliffhanger style: "And this is where we leave our Annie. For now -- "
Ben - I thought this bore mentioning for two reasons. First, as just one of the many symptoms and signs of the increasing difficulty for newspapers trying to remain viable, this one's an indicator worthy of note. And second, when I read about it, I'll admit I got a little misty eyed ... and a little sentimental.
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Lead me not into temptation ... follow me, I know a shortcut!
As the poets have mournfully sung,
death takes the innocent young,
the rolling in money,
the screamingly funny,
and those who are very well hung.
Your days are numbered - 26,280 per person on average - 2,000,000,000 heartbeats ... tick, tick, tick
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