Spiro Agnew - America's Worst Vice Presidents
Posted on September 23, 2024
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| Aldo Pusey
He blasted critics of Nixon's presidency and the Vietnam War with fierce alliteration "supercilious sophisticates," "vicars or vacillation," "pusillanimous pussyfooters" and was known to peg spectators with ill-directed golf shots, but it was Agnew's behavior before he took national office that ultimately led to his downfall. As Watergate unfolded, Nixon wanting to deflect negative attention away from himself forced Agnew to publicly announce in 1973 that the Justice Department was investigating bribery accusations dating from Agnew's tenure as governor of Maryland.
[Read More]Steve Austin (Professional Wrestler) - On This Day
Posted on September 23, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Full Name: Steven James Anderson known as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Profession: Professional Wrestler and Media Personality
Biography: Steve Austin is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential professional wrestlers of all-time.
Austin started in pro wrestling after playing college football at the University of North Texas. He had successful stints in WCW and ECW, before signing with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1996.
He was repackaged as an anti-establishment antihero "
[Read More]The YouGov Death Study: The fear of dying
Posted on September 23, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
How many Britons are afraid to die?The YouGov Death Study reveals that Britons are split when it comes to fear of their own death: 41% are afraid and 43% are not. Women (47%) are more likely than men (35%) to say the prospect of their own death frightens them.
Women aged 25-39 (56%) are the most likely to say they fear death, while this falls to a quarter (26%) among men aged 60+.
[Read More]Trouble In APC As Adamu Claims Lawan Contested Yobe North Senatorial Primary
Posted on September 23, 2024
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| Larita Shotwell
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has claimed that Senate President Ahmad Lawan participated in Yobe North Senatorial Primary. Recall that it was reported that Lawan had secretly purchased the Senatorial Nomination forms, days after buying the party’s presidential nomination and expression of interest forms.
The Senate President also participated in the Presidential primaries of the ruling party and lost the election to the former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
[Read More]What Are AM Best ratings?
Posted on September 23, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
When buying a new insurance policy, you’re probably looking at factors such as coverage limits, features, and price. But what many consumers might not realize is that looking at an issuer’s financial stability and future strength projections is equally important, especially when buying a long-term product such as life insurance. Read on to learn what AM Best ratings are, what goes into the rating system, and why they should matter to consumers.
[Read More]What Happened on April 13, 2021
Posted on September 23, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
Historical Events US, South Africa and the EU authorities temporarily stop administrating Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines after six women developed blood clots (out of 6.8 million) Film & TV History Voice actor Hank Azaria who is white apologizes for voicing Indian character Apu on "The Simpsons" for 30 years
Famous Deaths Bobby Leonard, American Basketball Hall of Fame coach (ABA C'ship 1970, 72, 73; Indiana Pacers) & point guard (Minneapolis/LA Lakers, Chicago Packers/Zephyrs), dies at 88 Died in 2021 2021 Highlights About April 13, 2021
[Read More]Buhari's Minister, Akume Asks EFCC To Investigate Ortom
Posted on September 22, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has been charged by the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume, to go after the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. The former governor of Benue State made this call during a press conference in Abuja on Monday.
The briefing was attended by the elders/stakeholders of the All progressives congress in Benue.
[Read More]Constantine Series in the Works at HBO Max
Posted on September 22, 2024
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| Jenniffer Sheldon
A “Constantine” series is in early development at HBO Max, Variety has learned from sources.
The search is currently on for an actor to lead the series in the role of John Constantine, with Guy Bolton attached to write.
[Read More]International Star You Should Know: Zrinka Cvitesic
Posted on September 22, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Croatian thesp conquers London theater scene
CLAIM TO FAME
Zrinka Cvitesic burst on the Croatian film scene in 2005 at age 26 in “What Is a Man Without a Moustache,” playing a young widow who helps a priest, and falls in love with him.
[Read More]Jon Peters - Age, Family, Bio
Posted on September 22, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Hollywood film producer and one-time Sony Pictures executive. He worked on such popular films as Caddyshack, The Witches of Eastwick, Rain Man, and Wild Wild West.
Before Fame His mother's family operated a hair salon, and he made his initial foray into Hollywood as a hair stylist.
Trivia He produced several Superman films and served as an executive producer for the 2013 film Man of Steel.
Family Life He married his first wife, Henrietta Zampitella, in 1962.
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