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Early Life and Collegiate Career Andre Iguodala was born on January 28, 1984, in Springfield, Illinois. He has an older brother named Frank. As a teen, he went to Lanphier High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. He won All-Conference academic honors and was named a State Journal Student-Athlete of the Week multiple times. As a senior, Andre led his school’s basketball team to a second-place finish at the Illinois High School Association Class AA state tournament....

In recent years Andrew has made a career of appearing in numerous Lifetime television films.

No, Carter wasn’t a superstar in Miami like Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were. But without him, the Heat may not have three championships today. Let’s hop back to the 2002-03 season. Carter, who was 27 years old at the time, wanted to exercise his player option to stay in Miami. Carter averaged 4.1 points while shooting an abysmal 35.6% from the field (and zero percent from three) the season before....

The two formed a relationship and were married in 2001. Unlike many wives of celebrity sports players, Ashley Thompson Manning does not seek the spotlight. She is notoriously private about her life. She is most often seen working with the multiple charities she and Peyton support, including their charity the Peyback Foundation and the group, Child Advocates. She is also very involved in raising funds for breast cancer research.

Dogra co-headed CAA Football until he was fired in November 2014. He started out as an intern at SMG and was named the 6th Most Powerful Sports Agent in 2008 by Sports Business Journal. Ben has represented more 1st round draft choices than any other NFL agent since 2004. Some of the players he has represented include Mario Williams, DeMeco Ryans, Adrian Peterson, Roy Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Terence Newman, Braylon Edwards, Lee Evans, Joseph Addai, Patrick Willis, London Fletcher, Andrew Smith, and Robert Griffin III....

John tells Forbes that back in the early 70s, mental health was something of a taboo subject, and one of his lifelong goals since then has been to foster a more open and sensitive culture towards anyone struggling with mental illness: “Nancy was a brilliant, funny, beautiful young woman who struggled with mental health…the more you talk about [mental illness], the easier it becomes to talk about.” According to John, one of his chief ambitions is to reduce the stigmas associated with mental illness and encourage more people to seek out the help they need....

The company, which has seventeen employees, is the subject of the reality series, “Swamp Loggers”, which follows Mr. Goodson and his employees, as they deal with the day-to-day work of logging in North Carolina. The crew of All Terrain encounters multiple challenges daily, including roads that are in bad condition, bad weather, equipment issues, dangers in saw mills, and unreliable customers. “Swamp Loggers” is currently in its fourth season on The Discovery Channel....

Brandi Carlile is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer known for her powerful vocals and genre-spanning work blending folk, rock, country, and Americana. Born in 1981, she emerged on the music scene with her self-titled debut album in 2005, but gained wider recognition with her 2007 album “The Story.” Carlile’s career reached new heights with her 2018 album “By the Way, I Forgive You,” which earned six Grammy nominations and three wins, including Best Americana Album....

Brian voiced Babe Ruth in “Everyone’s Hero” (2006) and Django in “Ratatouille” (2007), and he wrote, directed, and starred in the TV movies “Jack Reed: A Search for Justice” (1994), “Jack Reed: One of Our Own” (1995), “Shadow of a Doubt” (1995), “Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us” (1996), and “Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance” (1996). He produced four of those TV movies as well, and he also produced “Death of a Salesman” and “The Fighting Fitzgeralds” and directed and produced the 1997 TV movie “Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan....

Villegas enjoyed his most successful period between 2008-2010, capturing four PGA Tour victories, including back-to-back FedEx Cup playoff events in 2008 (BMW Championship and Tour Championship). His signature “Spider-Man” putting stance, where he crouched low to read greens, became his trademark and helped make him one of golf’s most recognizable figures. Known for his fitness regimen and stylish appearance, Villegas gained popularity beyond golf’s traditional audience. He reached a career-high 7th in the Official World Golf Rankings in 2008....

From 2009 to 2011 she was a presenter on the television series The 7PM Project. Bickmore presented the TV series The Project from 2011 to 2013. In 2014 she hosted the reality TV series So You Think You Can Dance Australia. In 2010 she won a Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent for The 7PM Project. In 2015 Bickmore won Logie Awards for Most Popular Presenter and for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television....

The Chinese government recently released new guidelines for online banks. It is expected that Ant will have to retool its business to meet the new rules. Now, the Chinese government is looking into Ma’s Alibaba as well. Specifically, it has launched an anti-monopoly investigation into the nation’s biggest tech company. Ma is, of course, the co-founder of Alibaba and Ant as well as China’s richest person. Now the government is going after his growing tech empire....

Christos Lazari has a very inspirational life story. He grew up in a small village in Cyprus. He left Cyprus at just 16 years, feeling that the grass was always greener somewhere else. Lazari also said that he was “too young to think twice” about the decision. When he arrived in London he found that things were not so easy. He did odd jobs such as waiting tables and washing dishes....

Cocoa Brown has established herself as one of comedy’s most distinctive and powerful voices, blending razor-sharp wit with unflinching honesty to create performances that resonate with audiences nationwide. Beginning her career in small comedy clubs in the early 2000s, Brown quickly distinguished herself through her bold delivery, fearless subject matter, and natural ability to connect with diverse audiences. Beyond stand-up, she has built an impressive acting portfolio with memorable roles in acclaimed television series like “Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse” and films including “Tyler Perry’s Single Moms Club” and “Ted 2....

Griffin joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as vice president of basketball operations in 2010. In 2014 he became the acting general manager and later that year he was named permanent, full-time general manager. Some of his big moves with Cleveland included bringing in coach David Blatt, drafting Andrew Wiggins, signing LeBron James, and trading for Kevin Love in addition to winning the 2016 NBA Finals and finishing second in the NBA Executive of the Year voting for 2014-15....

Earlier today, David’s lawyers entered a legal filing in which he requested to have his spousal support payments lowered. David is currently paying Pamela $252,000 per year in support ($21k per month), and he claims he can no afford longer this and other obligations. To be more specific, David claims he is basically flat broke. He told the court that he has less than $4,000 to his name. That is NOT a typo....

Toto resumed touring in 2010, and David shared the keyboard/touring responsibility with Steve Porcaro. As a songwriter, Paich has also written or co-written songs for such artists as Cher, Andy Williams, The Jacksons, Glen Campbell, John Anderson, and Chicago as well as handled arrangements for Rod Stewart, Patti Austin, Donna Summer, and many other bands/artists. As a session musician, he has played on numerous tracks for artists such as Bryan Adams, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Don Henley, Steely Dan, Elton John, Joe Cocker, and Pink....

Now, it is active in diversified businesses that include mobile operator Far EasTone, U-Ming Marine Transport, Everest Textile, Asia Cement, Oriental Union Chemical, Far East Department Store and Far Eastern International Bank. Hsu is an alumnus of Wenzhou Normal College and Notre Dame University and he is the one who earns the credits for the company’s vast expansion. Married with three children, Douglas Hsu currently resides in Taipei, Taiwan.

Elden Campbell was a steady and dependable presence in the NBA for 15 seasons, playing as a power forward and center from 1990 to 2005. Known for his defensive prowess, shot-blocking ability, and inside scoring, Campbell carved out a successful career with multiple teams, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers, where he spent the bulk of his prime years. While never an All-Star, Campbell was a key contributor in various roles and even secured an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004....

Chimpanzee Eden is dedicated to rescuing chimpanzees from dangerous, or difficult to reach, areas. They are then brought back to his facility, Chimpanzee Eden, for rehabilitation and medical care. He served as the company’s Managing Director until early 2013. He then became Executive Director and Ambassador for “Generation Now”. “Generation Now” is devoted to fostering a new global movement that provides a fresh perspective on Conservation, Education, and Humanitarianism.