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Accidental Overdose Killed Heath Ledger
Actor Heath Ledger, who was found dead in a Manhattan apartment on Jan. 22, died due to a lethal combination of various painkillers, anti-anxiety medication and sleeping aids, according to the New York City Medical Examiner. According to an Associated Press report posted today, Ledger’s body contained a mixture of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam…
Spider-Man 3 sets new records everywhere
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BLACKTHORN ORIGINAL ANTHOLOGY– 99 CENT SPECIAL!
Art: James Burns Art: Chris Kohler For a limited time only, you can get the BLACKTHORN: THUNDER ON MARS anthology from White Rocket Books for just 99 cents on your Kindle! Sorcery & science battle on future Mars! Winner of “Best New Character of the Year” at PulpArk 2012, Blackthorn: Thunder on Mars features stories…
