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Shinya Yamanaka (born 4 September 1962 in Osaka) is a Japanese physician. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2012 with John Gurdon. He won the Wolf Prize in Medicine in 2011 with Rudolf Jaenisch; and the Millennium Technology Prize in 2012 together with Linus Torvalds. He researches into adult stem cells. He is director of Center for iPS Cell Research and Application and a professor at the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences at Kyoto University. He is also a senior investigator at the UCSF-affiliated J. David Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco, California; and a professor of anatomy at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Yamanaka is also the current president of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Awards: He won a Nobel Prize. He won the Balzan Prize (2010). What he did. In development, embryonic stem cells can turn into any tissue. Fibroblasts in the skin are one type of cell. In 2006, Yamanaka and his team took adult mouse fibroblasts and turned them back into stem cells in tissue culture. The changed cells are known as 'induced pluripotent stem cells' (iPS cells). iPS cells are like embryonic stem cells from a blastocyst (the embryo a few days after fertilization). The procedure used transfection of some stem cell-associated genes into the adult fibroblasts. The transfected genes include the master transcriptional regulators. Transfection is typically done with viral vectors, such as retroviruses. The team could show that the iPS cells were pluripotent (capable of generating all cell lineages of the body). Soon they grew mice which included iPS cells. In 2007, he and his team generated iPS cells from "human" adult fibroblasts, again the first group to do so. The main medical application will be replacement of faulty or damaged tissues in humans. This is not available at present. An independent assessment of this field is available.
Vallisneria is a genus of freshwater aquatic plant. It is often called eelgrass, tape grass or vallis. It grows submereged in water. It has thin leaves like a ribbon, which allow water currents to pass through without damaging the leaves.
Nervesa della Battaglia is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Treviso in the Italian region Veneto, located about 45 km north of Venice and about 20 km north of Treviso. Sites include the remains of the Abbey of Sant'Eustachio, near the Piave river, which reached its apex in the 13th century. It was abandoned in 1865, and heavily damaged during the Battle of the Piave River in World War I. Another disappeared convent is the Charterhouse of San Girolamo, located on the Montello hill.
Denmark sent a delegation to the 1968 Summer Paralympics in Tel Aviv, Israel from November 4 to 13, 1968.  Eight athletes from Denmark competed, seven men and one women. The team did not win any medals.
Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy (July 22, 1890 – January 22, 1995) was an American philanthropist and socialite. She was the wife of businessman/politician Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.. Their nine children included President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and longtime Senator Ted Kennedy. Early life. Kennedy was born on July 22, 1890 in Boston, Massachusetts. She studied at Dorchester High School, at the New England Conservatory, at the Wellesley College, and at the Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart. Family. Marriage. On October 7, 1914, she married Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.. Children. They had 9 children: Longevity. She outlived four of her children and her husband. Death. Kennedy died on January 22, 1995 in Hyannis, Massachusetts from pneumonia, aged 104.
Jacob Leon "Jack" Rubenstein (March 25, 1911 – January 3, 1967) was an American criminal. Ruby was born on March 25, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois. On November 24, 1963, Ruby fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald, who was in police custody after being charged with assassinating U.S. President John F. Kennedy two days earlier. Ruby was convicted of murdering Oswald, but the conviction was overturned. He continued to be held in prison while awaiting retrial. The retrial did not happen because he died on January 3, 1967 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas from lung cancer and a pulmonary embolism, aged 55. Ruby is buried in Westlawn Cemetery in Norridge, Illinois.
Oliver Laurence North (born October 7, 1943) or Ollie North is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, political commentator, television host, military historian, and New York Times best-selling author. He is currently the host of War Stories with Oliver North on Fox News Channel.  In 2018, North became the President of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA). North was at the center of national attention during the Iran–Contra affair, a political scandal in the late 1980s during the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Some people say North took the blame and punishment rather than Reagan. North was born on October 7, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas. North grew up in Philmont, New York. He studied at State University of New York at Brockport. He has been married to Betsy Stuart since 1987.
George Henry Sanders (3 July 1906 – 25 April 1972) was a British actor and singer whose career spanned over 40 years. He was known for his roles in "All About Eve", "Rebecca", and "The Jungle Book". He was also known for his television role as Mr. Freeze in "Batman". His brother was actor Tom Conway. He won an Academy Award. Sanders was born on 3 July 1906, in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire to English parents. Sanders was raised in Brighton, Sussex, England. He studied at Brighton College and at Manchester Technical College. Sanders was married to Susan Larson from 1940 until they divorced in 1949. He was married to Zsa Zsa Gabor from 1949 until they divorced in 1954. Then he was married to Benita Hume from 1959 until they divorced in 1967. He was last married to Magda Gabor from 1970 until they divorced in 1971. He was partners with Lorraine Chanel from 1968 until his death in 1972. He had no children. Sanders committed suicide using barbiturates on April 25, 1972, in his hotel room in Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain. His cremated ashes were scattered at the English Channel.
John Gottselig (24 June 1906 - 15 May 1986) was a professional ice hockey centre that played a combined 16 seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks of the NHL. Gottselig was only the second player born in the Russian Empire to play in the NHL. During his time with the Black Hawks, he won the Stanley Cup two time, once in 1934 and once in 1938. He was named the captain of the Black Hawks during the time that they won their second Stanley Cup. He retired in 1945 and became the coach of the Black Hawks in 1944. This made him the first European-born head coach in NHL history. He was also the Director of Public Relations for the Black Hawks when they won the Stanley Cup in 1961. His name wasn't engraved on the cup but he was included on the team.
Thomas Charles Sanders ("Tom Conway", September 15, 1904 – April 22, 1967) was an English movie, television, voice, stage, and radio actor. He was known for his roles in "101 Dalmatians", "Peter Pan", "Cat People", "I Walked with a Zombie", and in "The Seventh Victim". He was the older brother of actor George Sanders. Conway was born on September 15, 1904 in St. Petersburg, Russia to English parents. He was raised in Bringhton, England, and studied at Brighton College.  He was married to Lillian Eggers from 1941 until they divorced in 1953. Then he was married to Queenie Leonard from 1958 until they divorced in 1963. Conway had no children.  Conway died on April 22, 1967 in Culver City, California from cirrhosis of the liver, aged 62.
Magdolna "Magda" Gabor (June 11, 1915 – June 6, 1997) was a Hungarian-American movie, television, stage, voice, and radio actress and socialite. She was the elder sister of Zsa Zsa Gabor and Eva Gabor.  Gabor was born on June 11, 1915 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary. She was married to Jan Bychowski from 1937 until he died in 1944. Then she was married to William Rankin from 1946 until they divorced in 1947. Then she was married to Sidney R. Warren from 1947 until they divorced in 1950. Then she was married to Arthur Gallucci from 1956 until they divorced in 1957. Then she was married to George Sanders from 1970 until they divorced in 1971. She was last married to Tibor Heltai from 1972 until they divorced in 1973.  Gabor died on June 6, 1997 in Palm Springs, California from renal failure, aged 81. She was later buried at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California.
Beauty and the Beast is a 1991 American-French animated musical fantasy movie produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 30th movie in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series and the third movie of the Disney Renaissance period. The movie is based on the fairy tale "La Belle et la Bête" by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont It is about a prince who is turned into a beast and a young woman named Belle whom he imprisons in his castle. To become a prince again, the Beast must love Belle and win her love in return, or he will remain a Beast forever. The movie was first released into movie theaters on November 22, 1991. It become very popular. This is the first animated feature that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. A direct-to-video sequel called "" was released in 1997. It was followed in 1998 by another sequel, "Belle's Magical World". An IMAX special edition version of the original movie was released in 2002, with a new five-minute musical sequence included. After the success of the 3D re-release of "The Lion King", the movie returned to theaters in 3D on January 13, 2012. A live-action remake was also released on March 17, 2017. Voice cast (in alphabetical order). Other villagers' voices and additional vocals were provided by Charlie Adler, Stephen J. Anderson, Scott Barnes, Bob Bergen, Maureen Brennan, Rodger Bumpass, James Cummins, Margery Daley, Debi Derryberry, Tate Donovan, George Dvorsky, Paul Eiding, Bruce Fifer, Johnson Flucker, Randy Hansen, Jess Harnell, Mary Ann Hart, Alix Korey, Phillis Kubey, Hearndon Lackey, Maurice LaMarche, Danny Mann, Larry Moss, Panchali Null, Wilbur Pauley, Jennifer Perito, Caroline Peyton, Brian Posehn, Cynthia Richards-Hewes, Katherine Ringgold, Stephani Ryan, Gordon Stanley and Stephen Sturk.
Michael Dorn (born December 9, 1952) is an American movie, television, stage, and voice actor. He is best known for his role as the Klingon Worf in "". Dorn was born on December 9, 1952 in Luling, Texas. He studied at Pasadena City College.
John George O'Hurley (born October 9, 1954) is an American movie, television, stage, and voice actor. He is known for his role as J. Peterman in "Seinfeld". O'Hurley was born on October 9, 1954 in Kittery, Maine. He studied at Kingswood-Oxford School and at Providence College. O'Hurley was married to Eva LaRue from 1992 until they divorced in 1994. He has been married to Lisa Mesloh since 2004. With Mesloh, he has a son. He was the host of "Family Feud" from 2006 to 2010. He left the show in 2010 and was replaced by Steve Harvey.
Kathy Ann Najimy (born February 6, 1957) is an American movie, television, stage, and voice actress who is known for her voice role as Peggy Hill in "King of the Hill". Najimy was born on February 6, 1957 in San Diego, California. She studied at Como Elementary School. She has been married to Dan Finnerty since 1995. They have a daughter.
Montel Brian Anthony Williams (born July 3, 1956) is an American movie, television, voice, radio actor, activist, and talk show host who is known for being the host of his own show "The Montel Williams Show". He has won an Emmy Award. Williams was born on July 3, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been married to Rochele See from 1982 until they divorced in 1989. Then he was married to Grace Morley from 1992 until they divorced in 2000. He is now married to Tara Fowler since 2007. With See, he has two children. Then with Morley he has two children.
Charles Elmer "Rip" Taylor, Jr. (January 13, 1934 – October 6, 2019) was an American movie, television, stage, voice, radio actor, activist, entertainer, and comedian who was known for his roles in "Indecent Proposal", ', ', "Thing Are Tough All Over Again", "Jackass", and in "Alex &amp; Emma". He also hosted a beauty pageant show "The $1.98 Beauty Show" from 1978 to 1980. Taylor was born on January 13, 1934 in Washington, D.C.. He was inspired by Groucho Marx, Charlie Chaplin, Redd Foxx, and Mickey Rooney. He inspired Dana Snyder. He was openly gay.  Taylor died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California on October 6, 2019 at the age of 85. A week before his death, he had a seizure.
Jack Richard Nelson Betts (born April 11, 1929) or Hunt Powers is an American movie, television, stage, voice, radio actor, comedian, and activist. He is known for his roles in "One Damned Day at Dawn Django Meets Sartana", "A Barrel Full of Dollars", "Sugar Colt", "Mockingbird Don't Sing", "The Bloody Brood", and in "Spider-Man" Betts was born on April 11, 1929 in Miami, Florida. He studied at the Actors Studio.
Julia Sweeney (born October 10, 1959) is an author, movie actress and comedian who also stars on television. She starred in the movies "Pulp Fiction" and "Stuart Little". She also performed on "Saturday Night Live". Sweeney was born near Spokane, Washington.
The Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury on 22 June 1948, carrying 493 passengers from Jamaica wishing to start a new life in the United Kingdom. The passengers (including one stowaway) were the first large group of West Indian immigrants to the UK after the Second World War. When the people from the "Windrush" arrived at port, they were faced with discrimination and racism because of the colour of their skin. Some people now call the "Windrush" a new journey for them as they all went through the racism, but in the end, came out just as equal as everyone else. Before 1948, the ship, under the name of "Monte Rosa", had been used for cruises in pre-war Germany, and then as a German troopship and prisoner transport ship, before being captured by the British and taken as a war prize. She continued to be used as a British troopship after 1948, but sank in the Mediterranean Sea in March 1954 after a sudden and catastrophic fire in her engine room, just off the coast of Algeria.
Cedric Antonio Kyles (born April 24, 1964) is an American movie, television, stage, voice actor, entertainer, and comedian who is known for his roles in "The Original Kings of Comedy", "The Steve Harvey Show", "Larry Crowne", "Barbershop", "Johnson Family Vacation", "Madagascar", ', ', "Planes", "", and in "Why Him?". Cedric was born on April 24, 1964 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He has been married to Lorna Wells since 1999. He has two children and a step-daughter. In September 2013, Cedric became the new host of the syndicated game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire". He took over for Meredith Vieira, who has hosted the show since 2002. He left the show after one season of hosting due to his busy schedule, he was replaced by Terry Crews in September 2014.
Craig Theodore Nelson (born April 4, 1944) is an American actor, who is known for his roles as Hayden Fox in "Coach" and as Mr. Incredible in "The Incredibles". He has won an Emmy Award. Life. Nelson was born on April 4, 1944 in Spokane, Washington. He studied at the University of Arizona and at Central Washington University. He was married to Robin Nelson until they divorced in 1978. He is now married to Doria Cook since 1987.
Margaret JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American movie, television, stage, voice actress, and movie director. She is known for her roles in "Poltergeist", "The Big Year", "The Big Chill", "", "Kramer vs. Kramer", and in "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot". Williams was born on December 6, 1948 in Houston, Texas. Williams studied at Jones High School and at Brown University. She married John Pasquin in 1982. They have two children.
Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen (10 October 1861 – 13 May 1930) was a Norwegian explorer, historian, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. From 1922 to 1927, Nansen was the League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Career. In his youth a champion skier and ice skater, he led the team that made the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888, and won international fame after reaching a record northern latitude of 86°14′ during his North Pole expedition of 1893–96. Although he retired from exploration after his return to Norway, his techniques of polar travel and his innovations in equipment and clothing influenced later Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.  Nansen studied zoology at the Royal Frederick University, and later worked as a curator at the Bergen Museum where his research on the central nervous system of lower marine creatures earned him a doctorate and helped establish modern theories of neurology. After 1896 his main scientific interest switched to oceanography; in the course of his research he made many scientific cruises, mainly in the North Atlantic, and contributed to the development of modern oceanographic equipment. As one of his country's leading citizens, in 1905 Nansen spoke out for the ending of Norway's union with Sweden, and was instrumental in persuading Prince Charles of Denmark to accept the throne of the newly independent Norway. Between 1906 and 1908 he served as the Norwegian representative in London, where he helped negotiate the Integrity Treaty that guaranteed Norway's independent status. In the final decade of his life Nansen devoted himself primarily to the League of Nations, following his appointment in 1921 as the League's High Commissioner for Refugees. In 1922 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on behalf of the displaced victims of the First World War and related conflicts. Among the initiatives he introduced was the "Nansen passport" for stateless persons, a certificate recognised by more than 50 countries.  Death and honors. He worked on behalf of refugees until his sudden death from a heart attack in 1930, after which the League established the Nansen International Office for Refugees to ensure that his work continued. This office received the Nobel Peace Prize for 1938. Nansen was honoured by many nations, and his name is commemorated in numerous geographical features, particularly in the polar regions.
Alan Wray Tudyk (born March 16, 1971) is an American actor. He played Hoban "Wash" Washburne in "Firefly", Doc Potter in ' and as Dutch in '. On voice acting, he voiced Lenny in "Ice Age" and other Disney characters in each movies and television. He is also known for his prominent role in Moana as Heihei, Moana's loyal pet chicken. Tudyk was born in El Paso, Texas. Tudyk was raised in Plano, Texas. He studied at Plane Senior High School, Lon Morris High School, and at the Juilliard School.
Patton Oswalt (born January 27, 1969) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He is known for roles such as Spencer Olchin in "The King Of Queens" and as the voice of Remy in "Ratatouille". Oswalt was born on January 27, 1969 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was married to Michelle Eileen McNamara from 2005 until her death in 2016. They have a daughter.
Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish movie, television, stage, and voice actor who is known for his roles in "300", "Law Abiding Citizen", "PS, I Love You", "Dracula 300", "Coriolanus", "Machine Gun Preacher", "How to Train Your Dragon", "Olympus Has Fallen", "London Has Fallen" and Angel Has Fallen. Butler was born on 13 November 1969 in Paisley, Scotland. Butler was raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He studied at St. Mirin's High School and at Glasgow University. He dated actress Jennifer Aniston for a few months in 2009.
Joubert syndrome is a genetic birth defect. The cerebellum of people with the disorders is not developed normally. The disorder does not occur very often. Since its first description in 1969, a few hundred cases have been described. It is a ciliopathy.  Mutations at 21 different loci have been found to cause Joubert syndrome.  Ciliopathy. Research has shown that a number of genetic disorders may be related as to their root cause. Joubert syndrome is one such disease. It is a member of a class of diseases called ciliopathies. The underlying cause of the ciliopathies may be defects in the mechanism of cilia in the cell. Cilia are organelles which are present in many cell types in the body. The cilia defects damage "critical developmental signaling pathways" essential to cell development. This explains the multi-symptom nature of many syndromes and diseases. Currently about nine ciliopathies are known, including Joubert syndrome.
Joakim Simon Noah (born February 25, 1985) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls. He started his basketball career in 2004, but played for the Bulls in 2007. He also played in his high school basketball teams at the United Nations International School, at Poly Prep Country Day School, and at The Lawrenceville School. Noah is 6 feet and 11 inches. Noah was born on February 25, 1985 in New York City, New York to a French father and to a Swedish mother. Noah was raised in the hood.
On 21 July 2012, police shot and killed a man, Manuel Diaz, in the Anna Drive neighborhood in Anaheim, California, United States. A riot happened for a few nights. Background. Anna Drive is a poor neighborhood. It is known for having many criminals, including drug dealers. Manuel Diaz was one of them. He and some of his friends were gathering in an alley and threw heroin on a roof. Police came and chased him through the ghetto. Then they shot him in the buttocks and head. He later died at the hospital. Riots. People started getting angry. They came to Anna Drive and started protesting. Soon most of east Anaheim was fighting police. Trash cans were burnt while people went crazy and broke shop windows. The fourth night was the most violent. Police had to shoot people with fake bullets. Two reporters were hurt. Response. The mayor had the FBI look at the shooting carefully. Another man, Joel Acevedo, was shot the next day and died too, making it the sixth deadly police shooting in one year. The events also highlighted the divide between the poor west and central parts of Anaheim, where more than half of the population is Hispanic, and the east, where most of the police come from.
Carlos Alberto César Büsser (January 10, 1928 – September 29, 2012) was the commander of the Argentine Forces during Operation Rosario, that took the Falkland Islands in 1982, and forced the surrender of its Governor. Büsser was born on January 10, 1928 in Rosario, Argentina. Büsser died on September 29, 2012 in Buenos Aires, Argentina from a heart attack, aged 84.
Taj Jami Gibson (born June 24, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who is a player for the Chicago Bulls since 2009. He began his career in 2006 when he played for the USC. Gibson was born on June 24, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York. He studied at Telecommunications High School, at Calvary Christian High School, and at the University of Southern California.
Richard "Rip" Hamilton (born February 14, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player and current Basketball Analyst for CBS Sports. His career began in 1999 when he played for the Washington Wizards until 2002. Then he played for the Detroit Pistons from 2002 until 2011. Finally, he played for the Chicago Bulls from 2011 to 2013, when he retired. Early life. Hamilton was born on February 14, 1978 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania. He began to play basketball in the Coatsville area.