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Ferguson attended UCLA where he earned a Ph.D. in computer science (focusing on virtual network algo

Ferguson attended UCLA where he earned a Ph.D. in computer science (focusing on virtual network algorithms) in 1999 after five years as an undergraduate and 13 years as a graduate student.[2] His Ph.D. advisor was Leonard Kleinrock. Ferguson's parents hav

Was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the econom

Was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining.Originally the Polheim family came from Austria to Pomerania, Germany, from whence his father, Wolf Christoph Polhammer traded with Visby, where he would eventually settle down to become a skipper. When Polhem was 8, his father died and his mother, Christina Eriksdotter Schening from Vadstena, Östergötland remarried. As a result of conflicts with his stepfather, his private tuition was no longer paid for and Polhem was sent to live with his uncle in Stockholm. In Stockholm he attended a German school until the age of 12 when his uncle died; once again Polhem was left without the possibility of education.

He attended the Arnold School (then named Arnold House School), a private school in his home town of

He attended the Arnold School (then named Arnold House School), a private school in his home town of Blackpool. While there, Lowe played trombone in a seven-piece dance band called One Under the Eight, that played old-time favourites like "Hello Dolly", "

Christopher Thomas Howell, nicknamed either "Tommy" or "CT", was born on December 7, 1966 in Van Nuy

Christopher Thomas Howell, nicknamed either "Tommy" or "CT", was born on December 7, 1966 in Van Nuys, California, one of four children of Christopher "Chris" and Candice Howell. He has two sisters, Stacy and Candy, and a brother, John.[1] His father work

(born January 5, 1967 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Base

(born January 5, 1967 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos (1990-1994), Cleveland Indians (1994), Boston Red Sox (1994) and Chicago Cubs (1995). He batted and threw left-handed.

(born April 20, 1946), a rancher and businessman in Central Texas, was drafted by the Cleveland Indi

(born April 20, 1946), a rancher and businessman in Central Texas, was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1967. Machemehl first played in the minor leagues and then played in the major league as a Cleveland Indians pitcher during 1971.

Hsu joined the station in 1993 as a reporter. She was promoted to weekend co-anchor a year later. Sh

Hsu joined the station in 1993 as a reporter. She was promoted to weekend co-anchor a year later. She was promoted again to morning co-anchor in 1996, then noon co-anchor later in the year. She was briefly promoted to 5pm co-anchor in 2000. In 2006, Hsu a

The state of Missouri and former State Auditor of Missouri. She defeated Republican Senator Jim Tale

The state of Missouri and former State Auditor of Missouri. She defeated Republican Senator Jim Talent in 2006 by a margin of 50% to 47%. Along with Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, she is one of two female senators in the 110th United States Congress freshman class. She is the first woman elected to the Senate from Missouri in her own right. She was cited by the New York Times to be among th

Is a famous British war correspondent. She is famed for getting one of the greatest scoops of modern

Is a famous British war correspondent. She is famed for getting one of the greatest scoops of modern times when she was the first to report on the outbreak of the Second World War. She was 27 and had only been a journalist for a week when she was on the Polish-German border in 1939, reporting on worsening tensions in Europe. She was working for the Daily Telegraph when she saw a huge line-up of Nazi German troops, tanks and armoured cars facing Poland.

(born May 17, 1912) is a Hall of Fame quarterback who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937-1941), B

(born May 17, 1912) is a Hall of Fame quarterback who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937-1941), Boston Yanks (1945), and the New York Yankees.

(born on May 23, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball player.

(born on May 23, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball player.

(September 16, 1899 - January 23, 1975) was an American center and right fielder in Major League Bas

(September 16, 1899 - January 23, 1975) was an American center and right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born in Creve Coeur, Missouri, Mueller debuted September 25, 1920,

Was an American inventor who is considered the founder of the modern frozen food industry.In 1925 hi

Was an American inventor who is considered the founder of the modern frozen food industry.In 1925 his General Seafood Corporation moved to Gloucester, Massachusetts. There it employed Birdseye's newest invention, the double belt freezer, in which cold brine chilled a pair of stainless steel belts carrying packaged fish, freezing the fish quickly. His invention subsequently issued as US Patent #1,773,079, marking the beginning of today's frozen foods industry. Birdseye then took out patents on machinery which cooled more quickly so that only small ice crystals can form and cell walls are not damaged. In 1927 he began to extend the process to quick-freezing of meat, poultry, fruit, and vegetables.

Brown was born in Urbana, Ohio. His mother, Joyce, was a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, w

Brown was born in Urbana, Ohio. His mother, Joyce, was a conductor, composer, and concert pianist, while his father, Clarence J. "Bud" Brown Jr., was an Ohio Congressman and chairman of the board of the Brown Publishing Company, the family-owned newspaper

Also known as Leo Fender, was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufactur

Also known as Leo Fender, was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, now known as Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, and later founded MusicMan and G&L Musical Products (G&L Guitars). His guitar, bass, and amplifier designs from the 1950s continue to dominate popular music more than half a century later. Marshall and many other amplifier companies have used Fender instruments as the foundation of their products. Fender and inventor Les Paul are often cited as the two most influential figures in the development of electric instruments in the 20th century.

Ashby was born in Atlantic Beach, Florida, the son of Eleanor, a civic organizer, and Garnett Ashby,

Ashby was born in Atlantic Beach, Florida, the son of Eleanor, a civic organizer, and Garnett Ashby, a pharmaceuticals manufacturer.[1] Ashby graduated from The Bolles School, a private school located in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Fort Lewis Colle

Is an English actress and television personality. She was educated at the Sylvia Young Theatre Schoo

Is an English actress and television personality. She was educated at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and has been on stage and television since she was a child.Silva's first TV appearance was as Squeak in the 1989 Doctor Who story Survival. As a young girl she also appeared in Mr Majeika, The Bill and EastEnders.She is best known for playing the role of Kelly Windsor in the television soap opera Emmerdale. She first played this role from 1993 to 2000 before returning to the soap in 2005. Her plotlines have been amongst the most daring in the soap opera, including a relationship with her stepbrother and running off with one of her school teachers. When she returned in 2005, she promised to be the

Was the Assistant to the President of the United States for Domestic Policy in George W. Bush's Whit

Was the Assistant to the President of the United States for Domestic Policy in George W. Bush's White House and a former nominee for a judgeship on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The conservative African-American Republican was appointed to his White House position in January 2005. Allen resigned February 9, 2006, stating he wanted to spend more time with his family. It

November 23, 1897 - August 27, 1959) was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-hande

November 23, 1897 - August 27, 1959) was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of six seasons (1921-1924, 1926, 1929)

Was a Jesuit missionary in New France. Aveneau entered the novitiate in Paris in 1669. In 1671 he be

Was a Jesuit missionary in New France. Aveneau entered the novitiate in Paris in 1669. In 1671 he began teaching at the Jesuit college in Arras. After seven years at Arras, he studied philosophy for a year at the Collège Louis-le-Grand in Paris and then studied theology for four years at Bourges. He was ordained a priest there in 1683. In 1685, after three years at Rouen, he left for Canada.

Was born in Poland, of French parents, who returned to France, and settled at Rouen, soon after his

Was born in Poland, of French parents, who returned to France, and settled at Rouen, soon after his birth. He was educated at the Jesuit college there, and was received into the order at the age of nineteen. A dispute with the archbishop compelled him to leave Rouen, and after a short stay in Rome he returned to Paris to the college of the Jesuits, where he spent the rest of his life. He seems to have been an admirable teacher, with a great power of lucid exposition.

Was a Jesuit missionary, born in Dieppe, France. At the age of twenty-one he entered the Society of

Was a Jesuit missionary, born in Dieppe, France. At the age of twenty-one he entered the Society of Jesus, and after his course of studies and teaching in France, arrived in Canada in 1655. He was at once dispatched with Father Chaumonot to begin a central mission among the Iroquois at Onondaga. The diary he kept of this journey and of his return to Quebec in the year following gives a graphic account of the terrifying conditions under which these journeys were made.[1] Many of his diary notes were published during his lifetime in Jesuit Relations.[2]

Was a French Jesuit missionary. He entered the Society of Jesus on 5 September 1673, and was one of

Was a French Jesuit missionary. He entered the Society of Jesus on 5 September 1673, and was one of the missionaries sent to China by Louis XIVin 1687. He acquired a wide knowledge of the Chinese language and literature. Other learned Jesuits considered that he gave too much credit to modern Chinese commentators, who being atheists and materialists read their own ideas into the ancient Chinese sages.

(born February 10, 1969) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played a total of four seasons, spa

(born February 10, 1969) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played a total of four seasons, spanning from 1993-1996.

Was a French Jesuit from Rouen, known for his spiritual writings. He entered the Society of Jesus on

Was a French Jesuit from Rouen, known for his spiritual writings. He entered the Society of Jesus on September 18, 1677, and took his final vows on February 2, 1695. He then began preaching, and became quite well-known. Bourdaloue desired for Judde to become his successor, but Judde's superiors asked him to sacrifice his talents and train his fellow Jesuits instead. He accepted this obscure office, and from 1704 to 1721 he served as teacher of the third probation at Rouen, and then rector of the Paris novitiate.