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Lana Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lana Turner (February 8, 1921– June 29, 1995) was an American actress famed early in her career for her appearances in tight sweaters, and her smoldering sensuality, and later in her career for sudsy romance films with maximal glamorous evening gowns and tragedy. Off-screen, Turner was married eight times to seven different husbands, and had many lovers, including Tyrone Power (whom she calls the love of her life in her autobiography), Howard Hughes (who is reported to have given her syphilis), and a minor gangster named Johnny Stompanato who was fatally stabbed by Turner's daughter, Cheryl Crane. Lana was discovered at the age of 15 in 1936 at the Top Hat Café in Hollywood by film journalist William R. Wilkerson, who introduced her to actor/comedian/talent agent Zeppo Marx. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lana_Turner   (673 words)

Garth Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner lost his seat in the 1993 election when the PC Party was reduced from a majority in the Canadian House of Commons to only two seats. Turner was one of the most vocal Conservative MP's against the floor-crossing of David Emerson to the Cabinet of Stephen Harper. Turner served as national director of the Vancouver-based Sierra Legal Defence Fund, an organization dedicated to upholding environmental laws, resigning after his return to the House of Commons. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Garth_Turner   (615 words)

Sukhi Turner -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article Turner was born in (additional info and facts about Ludhiana) Ludhiana, the largest city in the (A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947) Indian state of (A historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan) Punjab. Sukhinder (Sukhi) Turner (born 1952) was the Mayor of (additional info and facts about Dunedin) Dunedin, (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand, from 1995 until her retirement from the position in 2004. In early 2004, Turner was among the recipients of the Bharatiya Samman Puraskar, an award given by the Indian government to honour those who have made a significant contribution to (additional info and facts about Indian immigrant communities) Indian immigrant communities in other countries. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/su/sukhi_turner.htm   (376 words)

Nat Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nathaniel "Nat" Turner (October 2, 1800 – November 11, 1831) was a United States slave whose failed slave rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia, was the most remarkable instance of black resistance to enslavement in the antebellum Southern United States and has become a reference of justification for the American Civil War. Nat Turner finally became the focus of popular historical scholarship in the 1940s, when historian Herbert Aptheker was publishing the first serious scholarly work on instances of slave resistance in the antebellum South. Turner called on his group to "kill all whites." The rebellion spared no one and a small child who hid in a fireplace was among the few survivors. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nat_Turner   (745 words)

Cole Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cole was born in 1885 to California state assemblyman Benjamin Colerige Turner and a demon mother named Elizabeth. Cole Turner is a fictional character on the WB television series Charmed, who was once the demonic ally of the Charmed Ones. Cole and Leo traveled to the underworld to track down Piper while Phoebe and Paige used a spell to project themselves into Piper's mind. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cole_Turner   (1666 words)

Being American in T.O.: Pvt. Dwayne Turner Posted by: Barbara Turner (Dwaynes mother) at July 22, 2004 08:10 PM David, be sure and let your brother know that his deeds have inspired people around the world, and I hope you have a chance to tell him that in person soon. Please don't hesitate to call me for any support or if you are going through the same thing. debbyestratigacos.mu.nu /archives/018798.html   (1666 words)

Jack Turner's War Jack Turner would have been no older than many of today's high school graduates when he faced the blasted battlefields of France. The photographs taken by Jack Turner provide a startling reminder that that this was a very different experience than that of today's youth. Produced by Canoe Cove Studio WebDesign under contract to and with the permission and co-operation of the custodians of the Jack Turner Collection, The PEI Public Archives and Records Office. collections.ic.gc.ca /turner   (1666 words)

William Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner died in London on 7 July 1568 at this home in Crutched Friars, in the City of London, and is buried in the Parish Church of St. William Turner was born in Morpeth, Northumberland in or around 1508. As a member of the nonconformist faction in the Vestments controversy Turner was famous for making an adulterer do public penance wearing a square cap and for teaching his dog to steal such caps from bishop's heads. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/William_Turner   (890 words)

Encyclopedia: USS C. Turner Joy USS TURNER JOY is open to the public seven days a week from May through September. USS TURNER JOY was built by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company of Seattle, Washington. USS TURNER JOY made repeated WestPac cruises over the ensuing years, resulting in nine battle stars for Vietnam service. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/USS-C.-Turner-Joy   (890 words)

Timmy Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Timmy is responsible for a number of notable occurrences, just two of these being the exposure of Denzel Crocker's godparents, and getting South and North Dakota to settle their differences and become a single American state. Timmy is allergic to oranges and sauerkraut, and is afraid of clowns and feet. Timothy "Timmy" Turner is a central character on the Nickelodeon animated television series The Fairly OddParents. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Timmy_Turner   (1016 words)

Turner syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Women with Turner syndrome are at a moderately increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes in childhood and a substantially increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes by adult years. Turner syndrome is often associated with persistent hypertension, sometimes even in childhood. Turner syndrome is characterized by the presence of a single complete functioning sex-determining chromosome, the X chromosome, instead of two, either XX or XY. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turner_syndrome   (3326 words)

Mike Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner, a protestant Christian, was born in Dayton and received a bachelor of arts degree from Ohio Northern University (Ada, Ohio) in 1982, a law degree from Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio) in 1985, and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio) in 1992. Turner was a lawyer in private practice before he was elected mayor of Dayton, a position he served from 1994 to 2002. Turner was elected in 2002, defeating Hall's last-minute substitute, Richard A. Carne, and began serving in 2003 (108th Congress). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mike_Turner   (251 words)

The Street End - An Unofficial Everton FC Site Everton: Martyn; Pistone, Yobo, Unsworth, Naysmith; Watson, Gravesen (Carsley 88), Linderoth, Kilbane; McFadden (Jeffers 79), Radzinski. Everton: Martyn; Pistone, Yobo, Stubbs (Unsworth 46), Naysmith; Watson (Jeffers 86), Gravesen, Linderoth, Kilbane; Rooney, Radzinski. Everton: Martyn; Pistone, Yobo, Unsworth, Naysmith; Watson (McFadden 55), Gravesen (Carsley 80), Linderoth (Nyarko 55), Kilbane; Rooney, Radzinski. www.thestreetend.co.uk /lineups04.html   (251 words)

Turner Jazz saxaphone player Mark Turner is a well-known sax... Turner Township, Michigan Turner Township is a township located in 2000 census, the township had a total population of 6... Turner Township, Minnesota Turner Township is a township located in 2000 census, the township had a total population of... www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/turner.html   (251 words)

Soldier from 101st seeing Silver Stars Dwayne Turner was inside his Humvee in Iraq when the grenade hit, the shrapnel eating into both his legs. Turner, a member of the 101st Airborne Division known as "Doc Turner," said he does not think of his actions April 13 in a crowded street 30 miles south of Baghdad as heroic. Dwayne Turner, of the 101st Airborne Division, was awarded the Silver Star yesterday for actions in Iraq. www.courier-journal.com /localnews/2004/02/06ky/met-6-medal02060-4332.html   (251 words)

Turner Entertainment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner Entertainment also played a huge part in film preservation and restoration, thus such classic films as Casablanca, King Kong, Easter Parade, and the original The Jazz Singer, can continue to be seen today via its TBS Superstation, TNT, and Turner Classic Movies cable channels, as well as in revival movie houses and home video. In addition to the studio, Turner got its library, which included all of MGM's films, Warner Bros. ' pre-1948 releases, a majority of the RKO Radio Pictures library, and some United Artists material. Turner Entertainment Company was established August 4, 1986 to oversee Turner Broadcasting's film library after its acquisition of MGM/UA. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turner_Entertainment   (505 words)

Stansfield Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stansfield Turner (born 1 December 1923) was a U.S. admiral and Director of Central Intelligence. Turner attended Amherst College, was a Rhodes Scholar and attained a commission in the United States Navy. Turner gave notable testimony to Congress revealing much of the extent of the MKULTRA program, which the CIA ran from the early 1950s to late 1960s. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stansfield_Turner   (450 words)

Turner County, South Dakota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In the county, the population is spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 20.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The racial makeup of the county is 98.86% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Turner County is a county located in the state of South Dakota. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turner_County,_South_Dakota   (312 words)

James Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Turner (20 December 1766 -- 15 January 1824) was the Democratic-Republican governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1802 to 1805. Turner was married three times; first to Marian Anderson in 1793 (they had four children), then to Ann Chocran in 1802, with no children, and finally to Elizabethg Johnston in 1810 (resulting in two children). In 1798, Turner was elected to the North Carolina House of Commons; he served there from 1799 to 1800, and served in the North Carolina Senate from 1801 to 1802. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/James_Turner   (309 words)

Victor Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner noted that in liminality, the transitional state between two phases, individuals were "betwixt and between": they did not belong to the society that they previously were a part of and they were not yet reincorporated into another society. Turner was also a superb ethnographer who constantly mused about his craft in his books and articles. Turner gained notoriety by exploring Arnold van Gennep’s threefold structure of rites of passage and expanding theories on the liminal phase. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victor_Turner   (486 words)

divastation: tina turner for years, turner suffered in silence as her so-called husband used fear and intimidation to control his siren; despite being a skilled musician, ike realized that it was tina who was drawing the crowds and creating the record-selling hits. tina turner is a cultural icon on par with billie holiday, aretha franklin or madonna. born anna mae bullock to tenant farmworkers in 1939, turner longed to escape the poverty and hardship of her hometown, nut bush, tennessee. www.divastation.com /tina_turner/tturner_bio.html   (598 words)

Tanya Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tanya was originally married to the captain of Earls Park Football Team, Jason Turner. Tanya is seen leaving in a helicopter, bound for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, where she is seen at the end of the fourth episode of the fourth season chatting up a rich and elderly gentleman. Tanya kept this to herself and let Conrad believe that he was the father of her child as she thought she might lose him to Amber, who coincidentally had also discovered she was pregnant. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tanya_Turner   (892 words)

John Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner served in Trudeau's cabinet as Minister of Justice during the October Crisis, and then as Minister of Finance until 1975 when he resigned to protest the implementation of wage and price controls. When Prime Minister Trudeau retired, John Turner re-entered politics and was elected leader of his party and became prime minister, defeating Jean Chrétien at the June 1984 Liberal leadership convention. Prior to Turner, the last British-born PM was the equally unpopular Mackenzie Bowell, who served for two tumultuous years as PM in the 1890s. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Napier_Turner   (892 words)

Encyclopedia: Desmond Stanley Turner Desmond Stanley Turner (born 17 July 1939) is a politician in the United Kingdom. You can be imprisoned for not voting in Fiji, Chile and Egypt - at least in theory. He has been Labour Party member of Parliament for Brighton Kempton since 1997. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Desmond-Stanley-Turner   (892 words)

Dennis Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner was elected member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East at the 1987 general election. Turner was born in Bradley in the Black Country and has lived there his whole life. He was one of the youngest-ever councillors on Wolverhampton Council from 1966, rising through the ranks to become deputy leader for seven years. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dennis_Turner   (301 words)

Lana Turner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Off-screen, Turner was married eight times to seven different husbands, and had many lovers, including Tyrone Power (whom she calls the love of her life in her autobiography), Howard Hughes (who is reported to have given her syphilis), and a minor gangster named Johnny Stompanato who was fatally stabbed by Turner's daughter, Cheryl Crane. Lana Turner (February 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995) was an American actress famed early in her career for tight sweaters and smoldering sensuality and later in her career for sudsy romance films with maximum tragedy and glamorous gowns. Turner earned the nickname the "Sweater Girl" due to a scene in her debut movie They Won't Forget (1937), in which her breasts bounced in a tight sweater. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lana_Turner   (651 words)

Janine Turner Current Month TV Schedule Starring Janine Turner, Brad Johnson, Lari White, Robert Merrill, Jennifer Hetrick, Edward Albert. Starring Christopher McDonald, Janine Turner, Cameron Finley, Erik von Detten, Adam Zolotin, Barbara Billingsley, Alan Rachins, Erika Christensen, Geoffrey Pierson. Starring Janine Turner, Rosa Blasi, Jenifer Lewis, Philip Casnoff, Josh Coxx, Brennan Elliott. www.tv-now.com /stars/janinet.html   (651 words)

Turner Ashby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Turner Ashby, Junior (October 23, 1828– June 6, 1862) was a Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War. At Harpers Ferry, Ashby was assigned to the command of Colonel Jackson and was responsible for guarding fords across the Potomac River and bridges from Harpers Ferry to Point of Rocks, Maryland. Ashby's vigorous reconnaissance and screening were strong factors in the success of Jackson's legendary campaign in the Shenandoah Valley in 1862. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turner_Ashby   (1113 words)

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