"Taking Chance," a historical drama directed by Ross Katz, aired on HBO on February 21, 2009, following U.S. Marine Colonel Michael Strobl's journey transporting Marine Chance Phelps' remains. Meanwhile, Karylle released her third studio album, "Time for Letting Go," on February 23, 2009, featuring 11 tracks, including collaborations with her mother.
USA’s 8 most handsome men alive 2008
Located in North America, the United States of America is a country with a federal district, 50 states and 326 Indian reservations. The country also has five major unincorporated territories namely American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. shares land borders with Canada to the north and … Continue reading USA’s 8 most handsome men alive 2008
13 things about Hugoton, Kansas native Elizabeth Gauger
Janjira Janchome was crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2002 on March 23, 2002, representing Phitsanulok. Competing against 44 candidates, she was crowned by the previous titleholder, Varinthorn Phadoongvithee. Janchome later participated in Miss Universe 2002 in Puerto Rico but did not place. She was 19 years old at the time of her crowning.
Britney Spears’ album ‘Circus’, John Patrick Shanley’s film ‘Doubt’ released
On December 2, 2008, Britney Spears released her sixth album, "Circus," featuring 13 songs produced by Benny Blanco. Days later, on December 12, the drama film "Doubt," directed by John Patrick Shanley, premiered, starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film explores moral conflicts in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964.
Abbey Curran crowns Miss Iowa USA 2009 Chelsea Gauger in Ottumwa
Abbey Curran, at 20, won Miss Iowa USA 2008, becoming the first contestant with a disability to compete in Miss USA. At the event in Las Vegas, she faced 50 others but did not place. She later crowned Chelsea Lynn Gauger as her successor for Miss Iowa USA 2009.
Florida’s Jorge Florida decisions Tae Hyun Bang at ‘World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6’ in Saitama
Jorge Masvidal, 23, from Miami, secured his second World Victory Road win at "World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6" in Saitama, Japan on November 1, 2008. He defeated Tae Hyun Bang in a Sengoku Lightweight Grand Prix bout, improving his record to 16-3. Masvidal had earlier won the AFC Welterweight Championship in Florida, USA.
Rodrigo Garcia’s film ‘Passengers’, John Legend’s album ‘Evolver’ released
"Passengers," released by TriStar Pictures on October 24, 2008, stars Anne Hathaway as a psychotherapist helping plane crash survivors. John Legend's third album, "Evolver," debuted on October 28, 2008, featuring 13 tracks, including collaborations with artists like André 3000 and Kanye West. Legend was born in Ohio and celebrates his 30th birthday on December 28, 2008.
NKU accused of discriminating against Covington, Kentucky’s Douglas Algie
Douglas J. Algie, a former NKU employee, claimed he faced gender and disability discrimination from 1999 to 2007. He alleged that two female colleagues received promotions denied to him. After filing an EEOC charge in 2005, his case was dismissed in 2007 for not meeting the timeline for discrimination claims.
Jorge Masvidal TKOs Ryan Schultz at ‘World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5’ in Tokyo, Japan
Jorge Masvidal, 23, of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States has earned his first World Victory Road victory. Founded in 2007 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the mixed martial arts promotion promotes the Sengoku Raiden Championship. Featuring eight MMA matches, "World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5" was held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal TKOs Ryan Schultz at ‘World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5’ in Tokyo, Japan
Miami, Florida’s Jorge Florida loses to Rodrigo Damm via TKO in Saitama, Japan
Jorge Masvidal, a 23-year-old fighter from Miami, debuted in the World Victory Road promotion during "Sengoku 3" in Japan. He faced Rodrigo Damm, losing by technical knockout in the second round, which raised Damm's record to 8-1 and lowered Masvidal's to 14-3. Masvidal previously held the AFC Welterweight Champion title.
