“President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino” María Corazón "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (January 25‚ 1933 – August 1‚ 2009) was a Philippine politician who served as the 11th President of the Philippines‚ the first woman to hold that office‚ and the first female president in Asia‚ though not the first female Asian head of state. Aquino was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People Power Revolution‚ which toppled the 20-yearauthoritarian rule of President Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy to
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Geena`s career began in 1980s‚ she first worked as a model‚ a mannequin in the window for the Ann Taylor‚ and a few months later‚ signed a contract with the Zoli modeling agency‚ based in New York. While working as a model‚ Geena was cast as April in the film “Tootsie” (1982)‚ as she was chosen by Sydney Pollack for the role. After the initial success‚ she earned a role in the TV series “Buffalo Bill”‚ which lasted from 1983 until 1984. In 1984‚ she portrayed Karen Nicholson in TV series “Family
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We know very little about Shakespeare’s life during two major spans of time‚ commonly referred to as the "lost years." The lost years fall into two periods: 1578-82 and 1585-92. The first period covers the time after Shakespeare left grammar school until his marriage to Anne Hathaway in November of 1582. The second period covers the seven years of Shakespeare’s life in which he must have been perfecting his dramatic skills and collecting sources for the plots of his plays. "What could such a genius
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Bonifacio (Boni) Mauricio III began entertaining audiences at a young age in June 1974‚ performing as a drummer along side of his father Bonifacio Mauricio Jr. By 1980 Boni was a fluent drummer‚ bassist and bajista. During the 1980’s while performing with Conjunto Legend and master accordionist Issac Figueroa‚ he asked for accordion lessons. Little did he know that his musical career would embark on a new horizon!! Boni started playing the diatonic accordion in 1982 performing and or recording with
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Ms.Kandel at Newcomers High School Maciel tarazona 28-01 41st Avenue 40-16 86st elmhurst L.I.C‚ New York ‚ 11101 New York ‚11373
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also the first African-American female doctor to ever receive a patent‚ much less than in four different countries (Biography
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daughter of an innkeeper (Kepler Biography). Although he was a sickly child‚ he proved excellent in his academics (Encyclopedia of World Biography). At the age of five Kepler took the opportunity of watching the Great Comet of 1577 and an eclipse of the moon (Encyclopedia of World Biography). Shortly after that‚ his father also left never to return (Kepler Biography). Kepler’s curiosity about
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Conor Samuels 9 March 2010 Professor Simon PSC 101 Political Autobiography In my life I have never had any political enforcement or strict religious influence. My parents were very lenient when it came too political preaching. I was taught to be a caring and respectful individual. My political understanding and beliefs have been molded from my early political memories and socialization experiences. As a young adult I have always strived to become knowledgeable about political
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“I had an amazing life. I had wonderful husband I loved more than anything else is the world. I had six beautiful children‚ who gave me nine grandchildren‚ and the strength I needed throughout my life. I have regrets; but everyone does. I believe my life was wonderful because everyday I pray for my family and thank God for what he has given me throughout the years. The good times‚ and the difficult ones – everything was a blessing.” Winnie‚ now 75 years old‚ believes she has been blessed everyday
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Educational Autobiography I grew up in a multi-racial household where neither of my parents graduated high school. School was never discussed nor was I encouraged to attend. It was the norm to begin working as soon as you turned sixteen. Success was based on being able to maintain a job in order to contribute financially to the family. I had to seek guidance from teachers‚ coaches and friends since there was no academic support at home. I realized early on that school was going to be my way
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