Holmes Osborne (born November 7, 1947) is an American actor, best known for starring in Richard Kelly's movies "Donnie Darko" (2001), "Southland Tales" (2007), and "The Box" (2009). He has also starred in "That Thing You Do!" (1996), "Affliction" (1997), "Bring It On" (2000), "Cheaper by the Dozen" (2003), and "Larry Crowne" (2011).
In 1996, Osborne played the father of Tom Everett Scott's character in the musical comedy-drama movie "That Thing You Do!". In 1999, he guest starred, along with Lance Henriksen (reprising his role as Frank Black), in an episode of "The X-Files" as a necromancer for the Millennium Group. In 2000, he starred as Kirsten Dunst's father in the teen comedy "Bring It On".
Osborne then starred as Eddie Darko, the main character's father, in the science fiction drama movie "Donnie Darko" (2001). He then appeared in the family comedy "Cheaper by the Dozen" (2003). The following year, he co-starred in the comedy movie "". In 2006, Osborne starred as the main villain in the Disney movie "Air Buddies". In 2007, he reunited with "Donnie Darko" director Richard Kelly on the dramedy thriller movie "Southland Tales", and again in 2009 on the psychological thriller movie "The Box". Also in 2009, he co-starred in the comedy movie "All About Steve".
In 2011, he has a supporting role in the Tom Hanks movie "Larry Crowne". He has made appearances on television series such as "House M. D.", "Cold Case", "", "Rules of Engagement", "Dharma & Greg", and had a recurring role on the ABC science fiction series "Invasion".
Solicitor general
A solicitor general is a specific job in common law places. Solicitors general in different countries may have different jobs or powers. Usually, the solicitor general is the government's lawyer.
In the United States, the solicitor general is the government's lawyer in Supreme Court cases. Congress created the job in the 1870s. About two thirds of the cases in the Supreme Court involve the government. The solicitor general does not always argue them personally. He or she can send an assistant or other government lawyer to do it. When the government loses a case in the lower court, the solicitor general decides whether or not to appeal it and make it a Supreme Court case.
In Australia, the solicitor general also acts as the government's lawyer and represents the country in international cases.
Thousand Oaks shooting
A mass shooting took place on November 7, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, California, at the Borderline Bar and Grill, a country-western dance club. Many college students would go to the bar. Thirteen people were killed, including a police officer and the shooter, while twenty-five were injured.
The attacker, identified as 28-year-old Ian David Long, was found dead inside the bar, having shot himself dead.
Francis Lai
Francis Albert Lai (; 26 April 19327 November 2018) was a French composer, who worked mainly in movie scores. He was born in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes. He was known for his works in "A Man and a Woman", "Rider on the Rain" and "Love Story". For his work in "Love Story", Lai won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1971.
Lai died on 7 November 2018 in Paris at the age of 86.
2018 New Caledonian independence referendum
An independence referendum was held in New Caledonia on 4 November 2018. Voters were given the choice of remaining part of France or becoming an independent country.
Announced in the evening of polling day, the result was 56.4% for against leaving and 43.6% for independence. The turnout was 80% of the 174,995 voters eligible to vote in this referendum.
A second one was held in 2020, with 53.26% of voters choosing against Independence.
Toby Sheldon
Tobias "Toby" Sheldon (born Tobias Strebel; October 3, 1980 – August 21, 2015) was a German songwriter who became a television reality star noted for having paid considerable amounts for plastic surgery (he himself estimated the total cost at over $100,000) in order to resemble singer Justin Bieber. He appeared on the television shows "Botched" on the E! network and "My Strange Addiction" on TLC. Some experts argued that Sheldon's obsession was a case of body dysmorphia. This topic was discussed in depth during his appearance alongside Justin Jedlica ("The Human Ken Doll") on the talk show "Bethenny".
On August 21, 2015 Sheldon was found dead in a room at a Motel 6 in the San Fernando Valley. Drugs were reportedly discovered at the scene. Sheldon was 34. He had last been seen in West Hollywood on August 18, 2015 and some reports have indicated that his disappearance may have been triggered by a break-up with his boyfriend. In July 2016, a coroner confirmed his death was triggered from multiple drug intoxication.
Ted Budd
Theodore Paul Budd (born October 21, 1971) is an American businessman and politician from the state of North Carolina.
Wallace Triplett
Wallace Triplett (April 18, 1926 – November 8, 2018) was a professional American football player. He was born in La Mott, Pennsylvania. Triplett was the first African-American to be drafted by and play for a National Football League team.
For that reason, his portrait hangs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He played for Detroit Lions and the Chicago Cardinals.
Triplett died on November 8, 2018 at the age of 92.
Beverly LaHaye
Beverly LaHaye (born April 30, 1929) is an American Christian conservative activist and author. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. LaHaye founded Concerned Women for America (CWA) in San Diego, California in 1979 and is the organization's current chair.
She was the wife of Tim LaHaye, the late evangelical Christian minister and prolific author of the "Left Behind" series.
Gamma Tauri
Gamma Tauri is a multiple star system located in the constellation Taurus. It is also called Prima Hyadum. Gamma Tauri A is a yellow giant star. Gamma Tauri A is 13.4 times larger than the Sun.
Lega Nord
The Lega Nord (English: "Northern League") is an Italian political party. It's leader is Matteo Salvini.
After the 2018 elections, Lega Nord formed a coalition with the Five Star Movement.
Since 2014, the party has been a member of the Right-wing to far-right Movement for a Europe of Nations and Freedom group in the European Parliament.
P Cygni
P Cygni is a blue supergiant star located in the constellation Cygnus. It is 76 times larger than the Sun and 30 times more massive. P Cygni is a luminous blue variable (or LBV for short) star, maybe even the first one discovered.
Northern League
Northern League may refer to:
Assiniboine River
The Assiniboine River is a river in Manitoba, Canada. It meets the Red River of the North at Winnipeg. It starts in the United States and drains into Lake Winnipeg.
Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge is a 2-lane bridge in Canada that connects the provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. It is part of the Trans Canada Highway and is 12.9 kilometers long.
The Confederation Bridge was constructed from October 1993 to May 1997 and cost $1.3 billion. The bridge was officially opened on May 31, 1997.
As of January 1, 2020, the tolls for motorcyles is $19.25, $48.50 for two-axle automobile vehicles, $4.50 for pedestrians, $9 for cyclist. Pedestrians and cyclist that cross the bridge are required to board a shuttle.
Fidesz
Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance (Hungarian: "Fidesz – Magyar Polgári Szövetség"; often shortened to Fidesz) is a nationalist political party in Hungary.
Fidesz is in an alliance with the Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP). The KDNP is often called a satellite party (meaning that it is strongly influenced by another party) of Fidesz.
Viktor Orbán has led the party continuously since 2003.
Fidesz has been the most popular party in Hungary since the 2010 elections.
Sheree North
Sheree North (originally Dawn Shirley Crang; January 17, 1930s − November 4, 2005) was an American actress, dancer and singer. She was one of 20th Century Fox's intended people to succeed the late Marilyn Monroe.