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Corbin Bernsen is an American actor and film director. He is best known for his role as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series "L.A. Law". He also played Dr. Alan Feinstone in the horror film "The Dentist" and retired police detective Henry Spencer on the USA Network comedy-drama series "Psych". In addition, he appeared as Roger Dorn in the sports comedy films "Major League" and its sequels. Early life. Corbin was born in North Hollywood, California, to producer Harry Bernsen Jr. and soap actress Jeanne Cooper. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1972 and later received both a BA in Theatre Arts and an MFA in Playwriting from UCLA. Career. He became widely recognized for his role as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series "L.A. Law", for which he received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He also played Dr. Alan Feinstone in the horror film The Dentist. Additionally, Bernsen portrayed retired police detective Henry Spencer on the USA Network comedy-drama series "Psych". In film, he is known for his role as Roger Dorn in the sports comedy films "Major League" and its sequels. These roles have contributed to his reputation as a versatile actor in both television and film. Personal Life. Corbin has been married twice. His first marriage was to Brenda Cooper from 1983 to 1987, and his second marriage was to actress Amanda Pays in 1988. He has four children.
Colostethus lynchi is a frog. It lives in Colombia. Scientists saw the frog 30 meters above sea level. They believe it lives in forests and that its tadpoles swim in streams, like other frogs in "Colostethus". Scientists do not know if this frog is in danger of dying out.
Cendant Corporation was an American provider of business and consumer services, primarily within the real estate and travel industries. Although it was based in New York City, the majority of its headquarters employees were in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. It was founded in 1997. On October 23, 2005, Cendant's strategy of simplification culminated in the announcement that it would split into four separate companies, focused respectively on hotels, real estate, travel services, and rental cars.
Holiday Inn Express is an American-based mid-priced hotel chain. It is within the IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts family of brands. It was originally founded in 1990 as an "express" hotel. Their focus is on offering limited services at a reasonable price. Standard amenities lean toward the convenient and practical which cater to business travelers and short-term stays. It has 2,826 locations with 292,000 rooms.
Indian is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language movie directed by S. Shankar. The movie stars Kamal Haasan in a double role, playing both a freedom fighter named Senapathy and his son, Chandru. The story is about Senapathy, a former soldier in the Indian freedom struggle, who becomes a vigilante fighting against corruption in modern-day India. The movie also stars Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, and Goundamani. A. R. Rahman composed the music, which became very popular. In the movie, Senapathy uses traditional martial arts to bring justice to people and punishes corrupt officials. Meanwhile, his son, Chandru, is also involved in some illegal activities. This creates a conflict between father and son, which becomes a key part of the story. Indian was a big success at the box office and won several awards, including three National Film Awards. Kamal Haasan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role. The film's story, action scenes, and music were praised by critics and audiences. The movie was partially reshot in Hindi as Hindustani. It became popular not only in Tamil Nadu but also across India. It spawned two sequels Indian 2 which released in 2024 and Indian 3 which is set to release in 2025.
Richard O'Sullivan (born 7 May 1944) is an English actor and comedian. He is known for his role as Robin Tripp in the TV sitcoms "Man About the House" (1973–1976) and "Robin's Nest" (1977–1981). He also had a main role in the series "Dick Turpin" (1979–1982).  In 2003, O'Sullivan had a stroke and had since lived in a retirement home in Twickenham, London.
Jeffrey Neale Jackson (born September 12, 1982) is an American politician, lawyer and military officer who has been the 52nd Attorney General of North Carolina since 2025. He has been the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 14th congressional district since 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Jackson was a member of the North Carolina Senate from 2014 to 2022.
Gentleman is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language movie directed by S. Shankar in his first movie as a director. The movie stars Arjun Sarja as a man named Kicha, who is a respected businessman by day but secretly becomes a thief at night. He steals money from corrupt rich people to help the poor and build a school for underprivileged students. The movie also stars Madhubala, Goundamani, Senthil, and Vineeth. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman and became very popular. The story reveals that Kicha became a thief because of an injustice he faced in his youth. Despite being a good student, he couldn't get into a medical college because of corruption. This made him determined to fight against corruption and help poor students get the education they deserve. Gentleman was a big success at the box office and was praised for its action scenes, story, and music. It won several awards and made Shankar one of the top directors in Tamil cinema. The movie was also dubbed into Telugu and remade in Hindi and became popular across India.
Kadhalan is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language movie directed by S. Shankar. The movie stars Prabhu Deva and Nagma in the main roles. Prabhu Deva plays the role of a college student named Prabhu, who falls in love with Shruti, the daughter of the state governor. Their love faces many challenges, especially when Prabhu discovers a dangerous plot involving the governor. The music for Kadhalan was composed by A. R. Rahman and was a major hit. Songs like "Muqabala" and "Urvasi Urvasi" became popular across India and are still well-known today. The movie was praised for its music, dance sequences, and action scenes. Prabhu Deva’s dance in the song "Muqabala" gained him fame as a talented dancer. The story of Kadhalan includes elements of romance, action, and thriller as Prabhu tries to protect Shruti and uncover the truth behind a bomb plot. The movie was a big success at the box office and was later dubbed into Hindi as Humse Hai Muqabala, making it popular in other parts of India as well. Kadhalan is remembered for its entertaining story, music, and impressive dance choreography. It helped establish Shankar as a popular director in Tamil cinema.
Henry Arnold Waxman (born September 12, 1939) is an American politician and lobbyist. He was a U.S. representative from California from 1975 to 2015. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was once called "lobbyist's worst nightmare". In retirement, Waxman became a successful lobbyist when he opened his own firm. Other websites. Links formerly displayed via the CongLinks template:
Louis Anthony "Bobby" Manna (born December 2, 1929) is an American mobster. He was the consigliere of the Genovese crime family. He worked in the family's New Jersey faction. Between August 1987 and January 1988, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recorded 12 conversations in which Manna and other Genovese mobsters talked about murdering John Gotti, Gene Gotti, and New York contractor Irwin Schiff. On August 8, 1987, Schiff was shot in the head while dining in a Manhattan restaurant. Manna was later indicted and on June 26, 1989, Manna was convicted of conspiring to murder.  On September 26, 1989, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry sentenced Manna to 80 years in federal prison.
The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are Android smartphones from the Google Pixel product line. They next to the Pixel 8. The phones were announced on August 13, 2024 and were started in United States on August 22, 2024.
Maribel Pérez (born 29 January 1976), best known by her stage name Belle Perez, is a Belgian-Spanish musician and songwriter. Early life. Perez was born on 29 January 1976, she was born in Neerpelt to Spanish parents as María Isabelle Pérez Cerezo, Perez was discovered by Patrick Renier at a local talent show in 1997 at the age of 21.
"Pilot" is the first episode in the first season of "Smallville". It aired on The WB in the United States on October 16, 2001 at 9:00 P.M. Summary. The episode tells the story of the 1989 meteor shower in Smallville, Kansas and its effects on the small town. Clark Kent is adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent after they discover him as a young boy in Riley Corn Field. Years later, while already understanding he is different than others, Smallville High student Clark Kent begins his journey towards his destiny. He begins discovering new abilities and strengths, which he uses to save the life of billionaire, Lex Luthor. The pilot introduces the first of many meteor-infected victims, Jeremy Creek, who had been tied to a post in Riley Cornfield as the traditional Smallville Scarecrow during the 1989 meteor shower. Featured music. "The Way It Is" Bruce Hornsby Played when Jonathan and Martha Kent stop by Nell's flower shop in 1989. "Long Way Around" Eagle Eye Cherry Played when introduced to the Kent farm in present-day Smallville. "Everywhere You Go" Stereoblis Played when Chloe, Pete, and Clark arrive at school. "Unstoppable" The Calling Played when Lex Luthor is driving down the road about to hit Clark and drive off of the bridge. "Wonder" Embrace Played when Clark looks at Lana and Whitney through his telescope. "Inside The Memories" Fear The Clown Played when Jeremy Creek attacks the mechanic in the auto repair shop. "Let's Go" Capitol Eye Played when Whitney picks Clark as the Scarecrow and the jocks throw him into the truck. "Maybe" Stereophonics Played at the Homecoming dance, when Pete and Chloe, Lana and Whitney are dancing. "Everything I Own" Jude Played at the Homecoming dance, when Clark looks in and sees Lana and Whitney dancing. "Woodstock Alice" Paul Trudeau Played when Lana and Whitney exit the dance to see trucks stacked in a pile. "Everything" Lifehouse Played when Clark arrives home after the Homecoming dance and imagines dancing with Lana. Title. Technically, this episode is
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 XL are Android smartphones from the Google Pixel product line. They next to the Pixel 7. The phones were announced on October 4, 2023 and were started in United States on October 12, 2023.
Peanut ( 2016 or 2017 ), was a tamed eastern grey squirrel and Instagram celebrity who was captured and euthanized, alongside a raccoon named Fred, by the New York State Department of Environmental Convention (NYSDEC), after being taken from his owners Mark Longo and his spouse. His death caused public backlash, outrage, and disquietness online.  Prior to his capture, Peanut and Fred resided with his owners in the small bustling town, Pine City, New York, just three miles away from the Pennsylvania border. However, in New York, it is illegal to keep squirrels and raccoons and Longo never even attempted to obtain a license to legally own Peanut and Fred. Alternatively even if they had the license they could only have kept the animals for a short time. Only being allowed to keep them till they could be released back into the wild. Had the Longo's gotten the license they would have followed the proper procedures and Peanut would not have come back. Bottle feeding allowed Peanut to imprint on the Longos.  Peanut was rescued by Mark Longo in 2017 in New York City, after Peanut's mother was killed by a taxi driver, riding in a taxi car. After Longo failed to find a animal shelter who would accept taking Peanut in, Peanut was brought by Longo and his wife brought him to live with them in their house in Connecticut. In 2023, after leaving Connecticut, Peanut and his owners resided in Pine City, New York, where his owners founded a animal sanctuary, without obtaining a lisence, as stated above. Peanut became a famous Instagram celebrity, with Longo recording him doing tricks online, and posting them. Doing his tricks, Peanut got many views online, while Longo did pornography online, drawing in over $800,000 in just a month. Multiple New York licensed wildlife rehabilitators reported the fact that Longo kept a squirrel and raccoon as pet, to the New York State Department of Environmental Convention. Longo was contacted in January by NYSDEC and was informed that keeping the squirrel without a license was illegal. At that time Longo reported that he had released the squirrel into the wild. Reports
The Brick Ltd. is a Canadian company that sells furniture, appliances, and electronics. They are headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.  The company was first created by John, Fred, and Bill Comrie as The Brick Warehouse LP in 1971. They first opened a store on September 1, 1971. They have stores in every province and territory in Canada except Nunavut. Dave Freeman was the president of The Brick from 1971 until his retirement on December 31, 2023. Darci Walker took over as president on January 1, 2024. In March 2004, they bought United Furniture Warehouse. On November 11, 2012, Leon's bought The Brick for $700 million.
Elwood Hughes Edwards Jr. (November 6, 1949 – November 5, 2024) was an American voice actor and radio host. He was best known as the voice of the Internet service provider America Online. He first recorded several lines for the provider in 1989. His lines include: "Welcome", "You've got mail", "You've got pictures", "You've got voicemail", "File's done", and "Goodbye", all recorded in his own living room on a cassette deck.  Edwards was born in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He was raised in Beaufort, North Carolina. In his later years, he worked as an Uber driver. Edwards died on November 5, 2024 in New Bern, North Carolina from problems caused by a stroke, one day before his 75th birthday.
The Mesopotamian Marshes are wetlands found in Iraq, Iran, and especially Kuwait. Inhabitants. Marsh Arabs. The Marsh Arabs are the inhabitants of the Mesopotamian Marshes. They are the descendants of ancient Sumerians and in Saddam's violent reprisals, their population dwindled to roughly 20,000. Ecology. Birds. The marshes are inhabited by about 40 different types of birds, like the goliath heron and the African sacred ibis. There is a subspecies of the hooded crow called the Mesopotamian crow that lives in these marshes. Main marshes. The three marshes that make up these wetlands are the following: Central Marshes. The Central Marshes are one of the three marshes that make up the Mesopotamian Marshes. They were nearly drained and have been flooded again. Hawizeh Marshes. The Hawizeh Marshes, along with the Central and Hammar marshes, comprise this wetland. Hammar Marshes. The Hammar Marshes, along with the Central and Hawizeh marshes, are critical for forming the Mesopotamian Marshes.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (東山動植物園, Higashiyama Dōshokubutsuen) is a joint zoo and botanical garden located at Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan. It is open every day except Monday, and charges a modest admission fee.
Nagoya Castle (名古屋城, Nagoya-jō) is a castle in Nagoya, Japan.
HomeSense is a Canadian company that sells furniture and bedding. They are owned by TJX Companies.  The company was first created in Canada by TJX Companies in 2001. The company also has stores in Europe and the United States. They first expanded into Europe in April 2008. The first store they opened was in Poole, England. On August 17, 2017, the first American HomeSense store was opened in Framingham, Massachusetts. Outside of Canada, the company's name is stylized as Homesense.
The Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER (中部電力 MIRAI TOWER, Chūbu Denryoku Mirai Tawā) (formerly but still referred to as the Nagoya TV Tower (名古屋テレビ塔, Nagoya Terebi-tō)) is a TV tower in Nagoya, central Japan.
The Port of Nagoya (名古屋港, Nagoyakō), located in Ise Bay, is the largest and busiest trading port in Japan.
The University of Mysore is a public state university in Mysore, Karnataka, India. The university was founded during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV and the premiership of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission for offering higher studies degree courses on-campus as well as online. It was inaugurated on 27 July 1916. Its first chancellor was the maharaja himself; the first Vice-Chancellor was H. V. Nanjundaiah. This was the first university outside of British administered Indian provinces, the sixth in the Indian subcontinent as a whole, and the first in Karnataka. It is a state university of the affiliating type, and was deemed autonomous within the Republic of India on 3 March 1956, when it gained recognition from the University Grants Commission.
James Campbell Hagerty (May 9, 1909 – April 11, 1981) served as White House Press Secretary under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961, and he holds the distinction of being the longest-serving press secretary in U.S. history. Known for his professionalism, transparency, and strategic approach to handling the press, Hagerty was a key figure in reshaping the role of the White House Press Secretary, making it more structured and influential. Before working for Eisenhower, Hagerty had a background in journalism and public relations. He begun his career as a reporter in New York and later became Governor Thomas E. Dewey's press secretary, working on Dewey's presidential campaigns. His experience with Dewey made him highly skilled in media relations, which proved valuable when he joined Eisenhower's administration.  Hagerty was instrumental in modernizing press operations and is credited with innovations like introducing live television broadcast of presidential press conferences. This chance allowed the public direct access to the president's words, setting a precedent that helps build transparency between the White House and American people. His calm, disciplined approach to crisis communication was particularly notable during events like the U-2 spy plane incident in 1960. After leaving the White House, Hagerty went on to work with ABC News, where he continued to shape media practices until his retirement. His legacy is one of professionalism and strategic media engagement, and he set standards for the role that many of his successors have sought to emulate.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul was born 16 August, 1974 at Unity Village, Guyana. He was a West Indies cricketer who played 164 tests scoring 11,867 runs with 30 test centuries, 268 one-day internationals and 22 Twenty20 Internationals. He was captain of the team in 2005 and 2006. He is the father of cricketer Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
Ganoji Shirke also known as Ganoji Raje Shirke was a Maratha Commander serving under both Mughals and Marathas. He was brother in law of Maratha king chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He is known for betraying Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj leading to his capture and execution. However during the Deccan Wars, he helped Maratha King Rajaram Raje during the siege of Jinji. Life and Regin. Ganoji Rao Shirke was the Younger son of Pilaji Rao Shirke the brother of Maharani Yesubaisaheb and Brother in Law of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. His cities ministerial power was taken by Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj he helped Muqqrab Khan by revealing the location of Sambhaji resulting his capture and execution. Later he joined Mughals and help Zulfiqar khan in Siege of Jinji, However later he helped Rajaram Raje to escape Jinji and even safely delivered his family to him. He was captured by Aurangzeb. After death of Aurangzeb he was released and joined Marathas under Shahu Maharaj I.
A Millitary engagement between Marathas under Sambhaji and Mughals under Muqqrab Khan and Ganoji Shirke in which Marathas were defeated resulting in death of Maloji Ghorpade and Raiba Malusare as well as capture and execution of Sambhaji and Kavi Kalash. Battle. While Aurangzeb was besieging Golconda and Bijapur, Sambhaji observed from Panhala. After capturing these forts, Aurangzeb deployed Sarja Khan, a seasoned general, to the Deccan. In December 1687, the Marathas, led by Hambirrao Mohite, defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Wai, though Mohite was killed. Following the battle, Sambhaji's forces weakened, and his movements were betrayed by Soyarabai and the Shirkes to the Mughals. Sambhaji was eventually caught by Mughal commander Muqarrab Khan supported by Ganoji Shirke after a defeat at Samgamneshwar on 1 February 1689. He was captured along with his minister Kavi Kalash and 25 officers. Aurangzeb, pleased with the capture, renamed Akluj to Asadnagar. Aftermath. Kavi Kalash and Sambhaji, captured by the Mughals, were humiliated and paraded through the Mughal camps before being presented to Aurangzeb. He offered to spare Sambhaji’s life if he surrendered his forts, disclosed his treasuries, and revealed Mughal officers aiding the Marathas, even offering him conversion to Islam. However, Sambhaji insulted Aurangzeb and Muhammad, leading the Ulema to sentence him to death. When Sambhaji mocked Aurangzeb by requesting his daughter for conversion, he was tortured, blinded with red-hot irons, and beheaded on 11 March 1689 at Koregaon marking the end of resistance in the region.
David Harold McCormick (born August 17, 1965) is an American businessman and politician who is the junior United States Senator from Pennsylvania since 2025. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Bridgewater Associates from 2020 to 2022. He is the husband of former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell.  McCormick is a member of the Republican Party. He was the Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs during the George W. Bush administration. In January 2022, he announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate to replace Pat Toomey. McCormick lost to Mehmet Oz in the Republican primary. In September 2023, he announced his second U.S. Senate campaign. McCormick won the Republican nomination. He narrowly won the election, beating Democratic Senator Bob Casey Jr. in the 2024 general election in an upset.
Daniel Lurie (born February 4, 1977) is an American businessman, philanthropist and politician. Lurie has been the 46th Mayor of San Francisco since 2025. He is the founder and former CEO of Tipping Point Community. He is a member of the Democratic Party. In November 2024, Lurie was elected mayor after beating Mayor London Breed in the 2024 election.
Laura Syril Friedman (born December 3, 1966) is an American politician and former movie producer who is the member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 30th congressional district since 2025. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Before, Friedman was a member of the California State Assembly since 2016. Friedman was a member of the Glendale City Council from 2009 to 2016. She was also Mayor of Glendale from 2011 to 2012.  Friedman also helped write the pro-housing bill to stop minimum parking requirements for housing mass transit stations. She is a progressive.