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Elizabeth Montgomery (April 18, 1933—May 18, 1995) was an American actress . She acted in movies and television programs. Her father was actor Robert Montgomery. She starred as Samantha Stephens in the sitcom "Bewitched". She played Lizzie Borden in "The Legend of Lizzie Borden". She had other roles besides these. Montgomery was born in Los Angeles. She died from colorectal cancer in Beverly Hills, California.
The name Elizabeth is a female given name. It is pronounced [ ih-liz-"uh"-b"uh"th ] . Elizabeth  can be traced back to the Greek designation, Elisabet, a variation of the Hebrew theonym, Elisheva, signifying "God is my oath". This name was ranked #14 on the US Popular Names in 2021. There are many variants of it worldwide. It was the 10th most popular in the United States, and among the top 50 in England and Wales.  People. Famous people with the name include Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Arden. In the New Testament, Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of Zechariah. (Gospel of Luke chapter 1) Elizabeth can be spelt Elisabeth, and can be shortened to Liz, Lizzie, Lisette, Lilly, Libby, Eliza, Beth and Lisa.
Angkuna Kulyuru is an Aboriginal Australian artist. She is perhaps best known for her batik and printing works. She also does weaving, basketry, and carved wooden sculptures (""). Her batik designs display the fluid, abstract style that is distinctive to Ernabella Arts. There is no specific meanings to her designs, but they are inspired by the natural environment. Kulyuru was born in 1943, at Wamitjara, a rockhole near Kenmore Park (now Yunyarinyi). This is in the far north of South Australia, near the border with the Northern Territory. Her family are Pitjantjatjara. They lived a traditional life in the bush, but settled at Ernabella soon after Kulyuru was born. When she grew up, Kulyuru started work in the community's craft centre after originally working at the school. She began learning batik methods in the 1970s, and became one of Ernabella Arts' most prolific and well-known batik artists. Kulyuru has nine children. Five of Angkuna's daughters have also become artists: Unurupa (born 1962), Amanda (1964), Karen (1969), Daisybell (1972) and Tjulyata (1978). Kulyuru's works have been shown in many exhibitions since the 1980s. One of her early batik works was chosen as a finalist for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award in 1987. It was bought by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Other examples of her work are held in the National Gallery of Victoria, the National Gallery of Australia, and the National Museum of Australia. An example of one of her weaving work, a jug made out of palm leaves, is in the British Museum.
Maureen Paula O'Sullivan (17 May 1911 – 23 June 1998) was an Irish actress best known for playing Jane in the "Tarzan" series of films starring Johnny Weissmüller. Early life. O'Sullivan was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland in 1911. She is the daughter of Mary Lovatt (née Fraser) and Charles Joseph O'Sullivan, an officer in the Connaught Rangers who served in World War I. Aside from Irish, she had some English and Scottish ancestry. Acting career. She acted in movies which were mostly released prior to 1984. She also performed in stage shows. Personal life. She was the mother of seven children. Stephanie and Mia Farrow are actresses. Death. Maureen died in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 23, 1998 due to complications of heart issues and surgery.
Eldridge Wayne Coleman (June 7, 1943 – May 17, 2023) was an American professional wrestler. He was of part Arkansas Cherokee descent. Graham was best known for his highly dramatic and charismatic style of wrestling. He created the style while working with The World Wide/World Wrestling Federation under the ring name, "Superstar" Billy Graham. He was also an amateur fine artist. Graham was widely acknowledged as the person who changed modern American pro wrestling by combining it with bodybuilding. Many modern professional wrestlers have a bodybuilders' physique. Before wrestling, Graham played 5 games with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). During the steroid allegations involving WWE owner Vince McMahon in 1992, Graham went on "The Phil Donahue Show". On the program, he said that he commonly used steroids. He blamed the WWF for his addiction. The drugs were not illegal in the 1970s. This caused problems between Graham and McMahon. They lasted for over ten years. WWE Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 by Triple H. In 2011, it was reported that he wanted his name removed from the WWE Hall of Fame after he was upset that Abdullah the Butcher was also made a member of the Hall of Fame. Death. Graham was hospitalized in January 2023 because of an ear and skull infection. In April, he was treated for kidney, heart and lung problems. Graham died on May 17, 2023 while on life-support at a Phoenix, Arizona hospital of multiple organ failure, aged 79. Championships. Graham held many championships during his professional wrestling career:
Thelma "Butterfly" McQueen (January 7, 1911 – December 22, 1995) was an American actress. She was originally a dancer. McQueen first appeared on screen in 1939, as "Prissy", Scarlett O'Hara's maid in the movie "Gone with the Wind". She continued as an actress in movies through the 1940s, then moving to television acting in the 1950s. Early life. Butterfly was born Thelma McQueen in Tampa, Florida. She was planning to become a nurse until a high-school teacher suggested that she try acting. McQueen studied with Janet Collins and went on to dance with the Venezuela Jones Negro Youth Group. Around this time she received the nickname "Butterfly" because of her constantly moving hands in the Butterfly Ballet in a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream". She had always hated her birth name, and later legally changed her name to Butterfly McQueen. She performed with the dance troupe of Katherine Dunham. She made her professional debut in George Abbott's "Brown Sugar". Career. McQueen's first on-screen credited role was "Prissy", the young maid in "Gone with the Wind". McQueen did not enjoy playing the part and felt it was demeaning to African Americans. She also played a small part as a sales assistant in "The Women" (1939). She also played "Butterfly", Rochester's niece and Mary Livingstone's maid in the Jack Benny radio program, for a time during World War II. She appeared in a small role in "Mildred Pierce" (1945) and played a supporting role in "Duel in the Sun" (1946). By 1947, she had grown tired of the ethnic stereotypes she was required to play. She then ended her movie career. From 1950 until 1952 she played "Oriole", another racially stereotyped role, on the television series "Beulah". In a lighter moment, she appeared in an episode of "The Dating Game" in 1969. Offers for acting roles began to decline around this time, and she devoted
Brittany Ann Daniel (born March 17, 1976) is an American actress. She works mostly in television programs. She and her twin sister Cynthia performed in many venues using the "twin gimmick." She played Jessica Wakefield in the teen sit-com "Sweet Valley High". When she Sweet Valley program ended, Cynthia decided to leave acting in favor of a career as a photographer and Brittany decide to keep right on acting. She played Kelly Pitts in the comedy-drama television series "The Game".  Brittany Daniel was born in Gainesville, Florida.
The name Brittany [Britt-Any; Brett-knee; Birttany, Bertney, Barley] is a female name of French and Latin origins. It came from Brittany, a region of France.Brittany is a Celtic name that originates from the ancient region of Britain. This feminine name signifies "from Britain" or "from the land of the Britons". It is widely used in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This name was first used in America in the very early 1970s. It was used the most during the 1990s.This name was ranked #934 on the US Popular Names in 2021.  The name comes from the word "Britannia", a 2nd-century Roman goddess.
Filibuster, also known as talking out a bill, is a tactic of parliamentary procedure. Filibustering occurs when a person addresses a parliament for a new law, and somebody disagrees with such law, so they start talking and don't stop until the parliament calls off for the day. It is a method of stopping an unfavorable bill to the mind a parliament member from being passed. History. The term "filibuster" comes from the French word "flibustier," meaning "pillaging pirate." In terms of parliamentary procedure, the word was not used until the 19th century However, the use of long speeches as a delaying tactic is part of the history of the Roman Senate. For example, Cato the Younger is known for using filibuster tactics to block Julius Caesar's rise to power.  United States. In the United States, current rules in the Senate require all Senators to be allowed to deliver a speech for as long as they want. Voting cannot begin until all Senators finish giving their speeches. A filibuster allows a senator to block a bill by speaking on behalf of the bill for too long on purpose so it would not be brought to a vote. To pass a bill, the Senate only needs at least 50 votes (out of 100) in support of the bill. To end a filibuster will require cloture which requires 60 votes (out of 100) in support. A cloture would allow the bill to be voted on because it forces all debates to end.  To get around the filibuster, the Senate may choose to include a provision of the bill through a reconciliation bill. A reconciliation bill bans filibusters and only requires 50 votes (out of 100) for it to pass. In 2013, the Senate Democrats changed the rules to ban filibusters for confirming the President's nominee for courts other than the Supreme Court. In 2017, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell added Supreme Court nominations to the ban on filibusters in order to confirm Neil Gorsuch (appointed by Donald Trump) to the Supreme Court with only 50 votes.  Supporters of the filibuster argue it protects the minority from having no say in the bill. However, critics
Steven William Moffat (; born 18 November 1961) is a Scottish television writer and producer. He is the writer and director of "Doctor Who (2011–2017, 2023–)," Moffat is also the director, creator, and show runner of Sherlock. He has written three series for both of his projects. He created several iconic monsters, including the Weeping Angels. He has won four BAFTA Awards. A
The Satanic Leaf Tailed Gecko ("Uroplatus phantasticus"), is a species of gecko. It is only native to the island of Madagascar. It was first described in 1888 by George Albert Boulenger. They look a lot like a dead leaf. Its veins are showing and look just like the veins on a leaf. Its tail looks like it has been rotted or nibbled by insects. They are mostly mottled brown. They have small brown dots on their underside, which helps people tell them apart from other species. It may also be known as the eyelash leaf tailed gecko or the fantastic leaf tailed gecko. Area. Satanic leaf-tailed geckos are native to the central and northern tropical forests of Madagascar. They climb on the trees and bushes. Satanic leaf-tailed geckos are found only in the mountainous rainforests in the southern two-thirds of Madagascar. They are found at the base of trees distinguishing itself as leaf litter.  Size and weight. They weigh about 10 to 30 grams. Adults are normally about 3-6 centimeters long including their tail, but sometimes they can be up to 9 centimeters long. Diet. The geckos eat different kinds of insects, flies, worms, and spiders. They can eat large insects because of their big mouth.
The Northern pygmy owl ("Glaucidium gnoma") is a small owl native to North and Central America. Description. The Northern pygmy owl is small and has a long tail. It has shiny yellow eyes, yellow feet, and small tuffs of fur with its ears. Its feathers are a reddish brown speckled with white. Like all of the members of its family, it has fake eye spots that are black and outlined in white on the back of its neck. The Northern Pygmy Owl's stomach is white with black stripes. The Northern Pygmy Owl tends to perch in a diagonal position rather than an upright position. Breeding. Northern pygmy owls nest and breed in evergreen-filled forests and woodlands with variety. They normally mate in spring. They prefer to live in tree cavities or old woodpeckers' holes. They do not add anything to their nest. The mothers keep three or four eggs warm. But she waits for all of the eggs to be laid before she starts incubating. That is an inimitable trait of northern American owls. While the female owl takes care of the eggs, the male consistently brings food for them. After the eggs hatch, the mother takes care of them for about one week. The baby owls will gain the ability to fly in about twenty-seven to twenty-eight days. Habitat. Northern pygmy owls are widespread across North America. They usually live in the scattered areas with less trees, rather than large parts of land with lots of unbroken trees. Northern pygmy owls are most active during the dawn or the dusk. Northern pygmy owls can also be seen in the daytime, when the weather is overcast. They like to perch on conifer or small trees, or in a snag. When they perch, they bob their head up and down, and flick their tails, and hold their tails to one side. Diet. One third of the pygmy owls' diet are rodents, large insects, and small birds. Northern pygmy owls are very aggressive hunters, so fast that they can catch their prey in flight.
The name Emily [ em-"uh"-lee ] is a female given name. It comes from the Roman name "Aemilia". It is very popular in the English-speaking world. There are many famous people with the name Emily. Emily has been a popular name for baby girls for centuries and has been used in various cultures, each with its own interpretation. The name Emily is believed to have originated from the Latin name Aemilia, which meant "rival" or "emulating." During the Roman era, it was a common name among the aristocracy and was later adopted by the English. The name Emily has been associated with several meanings, with one of the most popular being "industrious" or "hardworking." This significance is rooted in the Latin word "aemulus," which means "rival" or "emulating." In ancient Rome, girls born into affluent families were given the name Aemilia, indicating the expectation that they would be diligent and hardworking. This name was ranked #21 on the US Popular Female Names in 2021. It is also the name of a song on Joanna Newsom's album Ys. The name has been used for Atlantic hurricanes.
Emma [ em-"uh" ] is a female given name. It comes from the Germanic word "ermen" (which means whole or entire).  The name is very popular for females in the English-speaking world. It became popular in the United States in the late 1900s. It was the most popular name for girls in 2008, 2014, and 2015.
The National Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA) is a competition, exhibition and award held each year for visual arts in Australia. It is one of the most important art awards in Australia. It was first created in 1984 by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Telstra has sponsored the event since 1992, so it is often known as the Telstra Award. The competition is open to all adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. It features artists from all over Australia. Its goal is to show the best indigenous art in the country. The works can be in any media, including paintings (on bark, canvas and paper), prints, sculpture, textiles, weaving, ceramics, glass, photography, digital media and video. The first prize of AU$40,000 is awarded to the work considered the best in the show. Smaller prizes of AU$4,000 each are awarded in four categories.
Hanlon's razor is a saying that reads: In simpler words: some bad things happen not because of people having bad intentions, but because they did not think it through properly. The quotation is attributed to Robert J. Hanlon of Scranton, Pennsylvania, US. According to his friend Joseph Bigler, Hanlon first used it as part of something he wrote for a compilation of various jokes related to Murphy's law. The compilation book was published in 1980 titled "Murphy's Law Book Two, More Reasons Why Things Go Wrong". The name was inspired by Occam's razor. There are many similar sayings. One example is "Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence." Something similar has been attributed to science fiction author Robert Heinlein’s short story "Logic of Empire" in 1941 (“I would say that you have fallen into the commonest fallacy of all in dealing with social and economic subjects-the "devil theory".'Huh?' 'You have attributed conditions to villainy that simply result from stupidity.”). The phrase has also been erroneously attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Hulk is a popular superhero in Marvel Comics. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. There has been lots of stuff made about this character, including a television show and a few movies. The Hulk is the alter-ego of Dr. Robert Bruce Banner, a mild-mannered scientist. One day, when Bruce was working, he was exposed to Gamma radiation. When he gets mad, he turns into the Hulk. The Hulk is big and large. When he turns into the Hulk, all his clothes except his purple shorts rip off. The Hulk is very strong and is almost invincible. His catchphrase is, "Hulk Smash!"  In other media. The character has adapted to different forms of media, including toys, movies, television series, and video games. The Hulk has been portrayed by Eric Bana in Ang Lee's 2003 movie, Edward Norton in his first MCU appearance and Mark Ruffalo in the rest of his MCU appearances.
Andrea Louise Martin is an American-Canadian actress, singer and comedian. She is best known for her work in the television series "SCTV" and "Great News". She has been in movies such as "Black Christmas" (1974), "Wag the Dog" (1997), "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (2001), "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (2002), "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" (2016) and "Little Italy" (2018). She has also been in the animated movies"Anastasia" (1997), "The Rugrats Movie" (1998) and "" (2001). Martin has been also acted on stage. She has won Tony Awards for both "My Favorite Year" and the 2013 version of "Pippin". Martin has been on Broadway in "Candide", "Oklahoma!", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Young Frankenstein", "Exit the King", and "Act One". She has gotten five nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. This is more than any other actress. She got her first nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for the 2016 version of "Noises Off". She also starred as Carol Wendelson on the NBC sitcom "Great News", and as Marilyn Kessler in the Hulu series "Difficult People".
Aldo Romeo Luigi Moro (September 23, 1916 – May 9, 1978) was an Italian politician who was the 38th Prime Minister of Italy from December 4, 1963 through June 24, 1968. He was also the Italian Minister of Justice, the Italian Minister of Education, and the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs. His political career would last from 1963 from 1974. He was a Roman Catholic. Life. Aldo Romeo Luigi Moro was born on September 23, 1916 in Maglie, Apulia, Italy and studied at the University of Bari and at Sapienza University of Rome. Moro was married and had 4 children. Death. Moro was kidnapped on March 16, 1978 by the Red Brigades (BR), a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization. On May 9, 1978, the Red Brigades said that he would go free so they sent him to a car. As Moro began to enter the car, he was fatally shot after 55 days of his captivity. He was 61 years old. In fact, Pope Paul VI "offered himself in exchange … for Aldo Moro …".
Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Clooney (born January 13, 1934) is an American journalist, anchorman, and television host. He is the brother of Rosemary Clooney and the father of George Clooney. He is also the father of Adelia Clooney. Clooney was born on January 13, 1934 in Maysville, Kentucky. His parents had German, Irish, and English ancestry. His career would begin in California during the 1960s. Later he moved to Lexington, Kentucky and to Cleveland, Ohio. Clooney was married to Nina Bruce Warren since 1959. They had two children. He now lives in Los Angeles, California. Clooney ran to be part of the United States House of Representatives for Kentucky for the Democrat Party in 2004. He ran against Ken Lucas. Clooney lost 44% to 54%.
The foreign exchange market (forex, FX, or currency market) is a form of exchange for the international trading of currencies. The foreign exchange market is also known to be the largest in the world with over $5.1 trillion being traded every day. The markets are also open 24 hours a day for 5 days a week and are some of the most active as traders from across the globe exchange currencies. Retail Forex Market. While most forex is traded by large institutions, banks and corporations, there are a great many retail foreign exchange traders. These are traders that will trade on their own accounts and buy / sell forex in order to target a specific return. This has increased dramatically recently with internet usage and online trading platforms. In the moral context this practice is to be avoided as personal behavior and also considering potential damage to the real economy.
Crystal LED refers to a manufacturing technology of screens. This technology makes use of pixels mounted on each segment RGB of the display, such that each pixel is illuminated independently. This differs from the usual liquid crystal display which produces mixed white light by a backlight and then filters out the unwanted colors at each pixel.  Sony unveiled Crystal LED display technology in the CES 2012.
Greenwood is a village in the western part of Kings County in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. History. Greenwood was a small hamlet south of the Dominion Atlantic Railway's Kingston Station. In 1942, the Royal Air Force created the RAF Station Greenwood and built an aerodrome on nearby farmland for a facility to train aircrew under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The Royal Canadian Air Force took over the facility in 1944. It was renamed RCAF Station Greenwood, a name it kept until the February 1, 1968 unification of the Canadian Forces. Then the airfield and related facilities were renamed CFB Greenwood. During the 1970s–2000s, the village of Greenwood grew in population, as many other air force bases in eastern Canada closed and their aircraft and personnel moved to CFB Greenwood. Now, the village and base's combined population is about 4,500. The village has many services and is also the location of the Greenwood Mall, the largest shopping centre in the western part of the Annapolis Valley
Havre Boucher is a Canadian community in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. History. The village takes its name from "Havre Boucher", a natural harbour that opens onto St. George's Bay to the north. The original community of Havre Boucher is located to the west side of the harbour, although it now includes the communities of Auld's Cove, Cape Jack, East Havre Boucher, West Havre Boucher, Frankville and Linwood. Havre Boucher is a rural area, largely dependent upon the fishing industry, as well as serving as a service centre for local communities. The construction of the Canso Causeway, which opened in 1955, saw the Canadian National Railway mainline from Truro-Sydney diverted from Linwood north through Havre Boucher and Cape Jack, before following the Strait of Canso to the causeway. Before 1955, the railway ran from Linwood to Mulgrave where a ferry service operated to Point Tupper. Havre Boucher saw the construction of a large railway yard, which remains in operation today by the Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway. Formerly an incorporated village, offering its residents political control through an elected governing body known as a "village commission" which operated under the Nova Scotia Municipal Services Act, its status was dissolved in 2018.