I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I saw this pop up on our feeds from The Onion (see right). Citizen journalism and righteous Americans in fine form:

"When I saw that the only thing following Mr. Ledger's name was '4 April 1979,'
I knew it was my responsibility as a citizen and a member of the online
community to do something," Yardley said. "Somebody had to click on the page's
edit function, and, using the correct font and syntax, bring the acclaimed
actor's life to the solemn close it rightfully deserved."

To fully appreciate the scope of 'Mr Blake Yardley, 34,' 's internet legacy, indulge in the entire article at http://www.theonion.com/content/news/area_man_honored_to_be_one_who?utm_source=onion_rss_daily