Life of Pi: $609 Million Lots of people were wowed by Ang Lee’s use of 3D and CGI special effects in Life of Pi, but the story of a young boy trapped on a boat with a tiger named Richard Parker wowed readers well before that, as a novel with no fancy 3D glasses required. The movie version, though, took home more than $600 million in box office receipts. Forrest Gump: $677....
The majority of Rule’s books focused on murders occurring in her adopted area of the Pacific Northwest. She studied criminology, creative writing, and psychology at the University of Washington and then worked as an officer for the Seattle Police Department. Rule has written books under the pseudonym Andy Stack including The Lust Killer, The Want-Ad Killer, and The I-5 Killer. Ann Rule passed away on July 26, 2015 of congestive heart failure at 83 years old....
He was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and was named the Naismith Prep Player of the Year in 2012. He committed to play college basketball at the University of Kentucky. Davis had a stellar freshman season at Kentucky, leading the Wildcats to the NCAA championship game. He was named the consensus National Player of the Year and was selected as the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans....
Nowadays, the semi-retired businessman left the bulk of the responsibilities to his two oldest sons, Philip Hult and Alex Hult, who now hold the co-CEOs positions in the company. Whereas, his third son Edward Hult serves as the CEO of EF Educational Tours. Apart from doing business, Hult makes annual donations to a Swedish school, based on innovative support for dyslexia education. Thanks to his engagements in education, Hult International Business School is named after him....
Early Life and Education Bob Woodward was born Robert Upshur Woodward on March 26, 1943, in Geneva, Illinois. He is the son of Jane and Alfred Woodward. Bob grew up in nearby Wheaton, where he went to Wheaton Community High School. Following his graduation in 1961, Woodward attended Yale College on an NROTC scholarship. He studied English literature and history there and was a member of the Society of Book and Snake, one of Yale’s oldest secret societies....
Early Life and Fishing Career Phillip Charles Harris was born on December 19, 1956, and raised in Bothell, Washington. From an early age, he was drawn to the sea and began working on fishing boats as a teenager. By the time he was in his early twenties, Harris had already become a seasoned deckhand in Alaska’s brutal crab fishing industry. In his early 30s, Harris took command of the Cornelia Marie, a 128-foot crab boat operating in the Bering Sea....
Carmine has been affiliated with labels such as Atlantic Records, Atco Records, Epic Records, and Repertoire and has been actively drumming since 1966. Appice has been associated with artists such as Ted Nugent, Stanley Clarke, Pink Floyd, and Ozzy Osbourne. In 2006, he formed SLAMM, which has been described as “Stomp on steroids.” Carmine’s younger brother, Vinny Appice, is also a drummer who has worked with Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell....
Bell’s big break came in 1995 when she earned a minor part on the military legal drama “JAG.” The show was later picked up by CBS, and Bell successfully auditioned to join the main cast as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie. She starred in the role from 1997 to 2005, appearing in over 200 episodes of the series. Her next major television role came as Denise Sherwood, a military spouse in Lifetime’s ensemble drama “Army Wives....
She works part time for H&M and is on the board for several real estate companies that her father owns. Soderstrom is also a part of the Erling Persson Family Foundation which donates to diabetes research. Charlotte also runs a stud farm. Her brother Karl-Johan Persson is the CEO and President of H&M. Her brothers Karl-Johan and Tom Persson, and aunt Lottie Tham are also billionaires.
Today, he serves as Chairman of his Red Star Macalline, which has turned into one of the largest furniture retail chains in China, with more than 100 locations nationwide. Among the most notable investors in Jianxin’s business are fellow billionaire Guo Guangchang, whose Fosun International owns a minority share in the company.
Early Life Chrishell Stause was born Terrina Chrishell Stause on July 21, 1981, in Draffenville, Kentucky. Her father, Jeff, passed away from lung cancer in 2019, and her mother, Ranae, died of the same disease the following year. Ranae ended her relationship with Chrishell’s biological father before she realized that she was pregnant, and Stause considered Jeff to be her father. Chrishell is one of five sisters, and her sister Shonda has appeared on “Selling Sunset....
He also represented the United States in international play from 1992 to 2004. With 164 caps he holds the record for most U.S. appearances. He played in three FIFA World Cups in 1994, 1998, and 2002. He also played at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and in CONCACAF Gold Cups. After retiring Jones was the interim manager for the Galaxy in 2008 and was an assistant manager from 2008 to 2010....
Early Life and Education Cornel West was born on June 2, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Irene, a teacher, and Clifton Jr., a general contractor for the US Department of Defense. His paternal grandfather was a Baptist minister. West was raised in Sacramento, California, where he attended John F. Kennedy High School. As a teenager, he was heavily involved in civil rights activism. After graduating from high school in 1970, West attended Harvard College, from which he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1973....
He played for two seasons before he was sidelined with an injury in 2006. Before the start of the 2008 season, Woody signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the New York Jets. He injured himself during the Jets’ playoff appearance at the end of the 2010 season and was released in early 2011. The offensive lineman retired soon after and took a job as an ESPN analyst. Three years later, he became a contestant on the NBC reality show “The Biggest Loser: Glory Days”, which premiered in the fall of 2014....
He joined the Chicago White Sox in 2007 and signed a contract for $750,000. Erstad finished his playing career with the Houston Astros from 2008 to 2009. During his career he was a two time MLB All-Star in 1998 and 2000. He won a World Series Championship with the Angels in 2002. Erstad also won three Gold Glove Awards and a Silver Slugger Award. He became a volunteer coach for the Nebraska baseball team in 2010....
Cásese quien pueda was directed by Marco Polo Constandse and written by Martha Higareda (who also starred as Ana). Cásese quien pueda is the story of snobby, glamorous Ana who gets lost in the jungle a week before her wedding. Daniela, her punk sister, is staying with the fiancé’s family as Ana fights mosquitoes, snakes, alligators and natives trying to go back to the city-and her wedding. Other cast members include Luis Gerardo Méndez; Michel Brown (as Erik); Miriam Higareda (as Daniela); Cory Brusseau (as Dr....
Wilson ended up outplaying Flynn in the preseason and was named the starter heading into Week One. He didn’t look great for a number of weeks, but thanks to the running game and a strong defense, the team has often been able to overcome Wilson’s growing pains. Fast forward three seasons and he has led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl twice and won once. Sounds like the kind of guy you want to pay a bundle, right?...
Early Life and Education Gautam Adani was born on June 24, 1962, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He is the son of Shantilal and Shanti, and he has seven siblings. For his education, Adani went to Sheth Chimanlal Nagindas Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad. He subsequently attended Gujarat University as a commerce major, but dropped out following his second year. Career Beginnings In 1978, Adani moved to Mumbai to become a diamond sorter for Mahendra Brothers....
In 2003, she gained wider recognition, when she was cast on the sketch comedy show, “MADtv”. She has since worked steadily in film and television, appearing in guest-starring, co-starring, and starring roles in such projects as “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, “Sons & Daughters”, “According to Jim”, “American Body Shop”, “Accidentally on Purpose”, “Step Brothers”, “The Slammin’ Salmon”, “The Hangover”, “Parks & Recreation”, “The Defenders”, “All About Steve”, “Date Night”, “United States of Tara”, “New Girl”, “Californication”, “Suburgatory”, “Cougar Town”, and “Chopped”....
While the event is grand, the amount of grand, or lack thereof, for those playing in the game might surprise you. A recent report outlined what players get for making the All-Star team. Here’s a quick breakdown. Six free tickets to the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Free first-class airfare and hotel. The MLB meal stipend. A swag bag. Don’t get me wrong. Who doesn’t like free stuff? Most Americans would take this deal in the time it takes to round the bases....
