Donald Deane has held a variety of jobs, including college English teacher, newspaper reporter/editor, internet project manager, dishwasher and dogcatcher. He now writes exclusively and has contributed to AOL TV and Moviefone among others.
Donald Deane
‘Top Gun’ Director Tony Scott Dead from Apparent Suicide
Director Tony Scott, best known for the mega-hits 'Top Gun,' 'Beverly Hills Cop 2' and 'Days of Thunder,' died from an apparent suicide on Sunday when he jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, CA.
Young Boy and Military Uncle Star in Moving Mini-Action Movie
Having a relative in the military can't be easy, especially for children. So when a young boy named Cade starts to miss his uncle overseas, he sends a script for the boy to follow and an awesome short action movie results.
Oscar Pistorius Loses Race Against Adorable 8-Year-Old Double Amputee
Disabled sprinter Oscar Pistorius of South Africa may have finished last during the 400-meter semifinals on Sunday night, but his inspiring story has touched people all across the world. And now, Pistorius has posed in a series of heartwarming photos with a British eight-year-old double amputee named Ellie May Challis.
Polite Robber Returns Stolen Goods Along With $50
Late last month, a Guelph, Ontario, couple were leaving for work when they noticed a plastic bag on their front step. Turns out, the bag contained their Xbox, digital camera, $50 in damages and an apologetic note from a thief who had robbed them. It's further proof that Canadians are among the most polite people on the planet.
Four-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Getting Stuck in Second Floor Balcony
We're not sure why there's been a recent spate of small children perilously dangling from great heights, but it's a good thing that heroic people always seem to be on hand to save them. In China, a four-year-old girl became stuck in the rails of a second story balcony and hung there precariously until emergency services arrived.
Newborn Baby Gorilla Reacting to Stethoscope Will Brighten Your Day
If there's one thing that humans and animals agree upon, it's that medical tools can be mighty cold. In this pic, a newborn baby gorilla winces as a doctor uses a freezing stethoscope during an examination at Melbourne Zoo. If the gorilla thinks this is bad, just wait until he gets the bill.
See How Usain Bolt Compares to Past Olympic Sprinters
After his stunning win in the 100-meter dash at the London Olympics, there's no denying that Usain Bolt of Jamaica is the fastest man alive. But this fascinating video infographic from the New York Times shows just how fast he is when compared to sprinters dating all the way back to the 1896 Summer Games in Athens.
British Guard Breaks Composure, Screams at Little Kid
We've always thought that members of the Queen's Guard weren't supposed to move or talk, but this guy breaks convention when he screams at a little kid who gets too close. Maybe all the extra security for the Olympics has him a little tense?
What’s In Olympic Rower Henrik Rummel’s Pants?
Winning a medal at the Olympics must be an exciting moment for an athlete. But despite what viewers saw yesterday, American rower Henrik Rummel insists he was not sporting an, um, inappropriate bulge while he and his team accepted the bronze medal. Er, good to know?
See Photos and Video From Mars Rover Curiosity
After an eight month journey, NASA's multi-billion dollar rover Curiosity made a successful landing on Mars early this morning. Mission controllers cheered after the six-wheeled, one-ton machine made a perilous seven-minute landing involving a parachute, rocket pack and sky crane.
‘The Wonder Years’ Without Narration Is Pretty Awkward
Remember the earnest voiceover narration from the ABC comedy-drama 'The Wonder Years'? What happens if you remove one of the most distinctive elements of the beloved show? As comedian Jon Friedman pointed out, the show then becomes "95% people staring at each other" and this video proves it.
‘Indiana Jones Cat’ Opens Fridge Like a Pro
If 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' is best-known for anything, it's the fact that Indy managed to emerge unscathed from a nuclear bomb blast by hiding within a lead-lined refrigerator. (The absurd scene even spawned the modern colloquialism "nuke the fridge.") The fridge-climbing cat in this video does it one better by showing how the scene really should have played
Lightsaber Training School Helps ‘Star Wars’ Fans Master the Force
Who among us hasn't dreamed of wielding a lightsaber with the agility of one fluent in the ways of the Force? Well, thanks to a 'Star Wars' lightsaber training school based in San Francisco, now's your chance to make this a reality.
Drunk Guy Accidentally Destroys Kitchen
If you're looking for a cautionary tale involving alcohol, you can do no better than this video, where a seemingly drunken man scales kitchen cabinets and tears them from the wall, sending a shower of splintered wood and broken dishes to the floor. It's a stellar example why drinking and remodeling don't mix.
‘Excited Train Guy’ Freaks Out Over Train Engine
Everybody needs a hobby. But when your favorite pastime makes you infamous on the internet, maybe it's time to rethink what you do in your spare time. To wit: a train watcher goes seriously bonkers as he films a vintage Heritage 1953 EA train engine. In fact, he might even give Double Rainbow Guy a run for his money in terms of sheer maniacal glee.