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.
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Harru Suharyadi’s film ‘Cinta Setaman’, Anggun’s album ‘Elevation’ released
"Cinta Setaman," an anthology drama film produced by Vandea Pictures, was released in Indonesia on October 16, 2008. It features eight stories with a diverse cast including Joko Anwar and Titiek Puspa. Anggun's fourth international album, "Elevation," was launched shortly after on October 20, 2008, featuring 13 tracks.
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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.
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Miss Bhutan 2008 Tsokye Tsomo Karchung crowned in Thimphu
Tsokye Tsomo Karchung, born in Thimphu, Bhutan, became Miss Bhutan 2008 at age 24. She will represent Bhutan at Miss Earth, marking the country's debut in the pageant. The event, advocating environmental awareness, features over 80 candidates, with the reigning Miss Earth, Jessica Trisko, crowning her successor on November 9, 2008.
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19 Miss Bhutan 2008 candidates competing in Thimphu
The first Miss Bhutan pageant is scheduled for October 10, 2008, at the YDF Auditorium in Thimpu, featuring 19 contestants. The winner will participate in Miss Earth 2008 on November 9 in the Philippines, marking Bhutan's debut in the competition. Candidates hail from various regions across Bhutan.
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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
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Kim Jin-young’s film ‘Baby and I’, ‘The SHINee WORLD’ album released
"Baby and I," a dramatic comedy featuring Jang Keun-suk, was released in South Korea on August 13, 2008. The film follows high school senior Han Joon-soo, who unexpectedly becomes a father figure. Concurrently, SM Entertainment debuted Shinee's album "The Shinee World" on August 28, 2008, featuring their hit "Love Like Oxygen."
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Solana Domingue crowns Miss Seychelles 2008 Elena Angione in Bel Ombre, Mahé
Solana Domingue won Miss Seychelles in 2007, competing against 11 candidates. She later represented Seychelles at Miss Intercontinental 2007, finishing in the Top 16. Elena Angione succeeded her in 2008, with Sophia Marie and Nathalie Domingue as runners-up. Both will represent Seychelles in upcoming international pageants.
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Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington wins 2008 British Open in Southport, England
Pádraig Harrington, from Dublin, Ireland, won the 136th Open Championship in 2007 and the 137th in 2008, becoming the first golfer to win back-to-back titles since 1995. He earned £750,000 for his 2008 victory, with Ian Poulter as runner-up. Harrington debuted professionally in 1995 and married in 1997.
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