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Eldon (given Name)
Eldon is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Eldon Bargewell (1947β2019), American general * Eldon Danenhauer (1935β2021), American football player * Eldon Davis (1917β2011), American architect * Eldon Dedini (1921β2006), American cartoonist * Eldon Edwards (1909β1960), American Ku Klux Klan leader * Eldon Fortie (1941β2021), American football player * Eldon Garnet (born 1946), Canadian artist and novelist * Eldon Grier (1917β2001), Canadian poet and artist * Eldon Gorst (1861β1911), British diplomat * Eldon Griffiths (1925β2014), British politician and journalist * Eldon C. Hall, American computer engineer * Eldon Hoke (1958β1997), American musician * Eldon Jenne (1899β1993), American pole vaulter and sports coach * Eldon Arthur Johnson (1919β2001), Canadian politician * Eldon Lautermilch (born 1949), Canadian politician * Eldon Maquemba (born 1984), Angolan footballer * Eldon Miller (born 1939), American basketball coach * El ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldon Miller
Eldon Miller (born June 19, 1939) is an American college basketball coach. The Gnadenhutten, Ohio native has led four different programs in 36 years of coaching: at Wittenberg University (1962β70), Western Michigan University (1971β76), Ohio State University (1977β86) and the University of Northern Iowa (1987β98). His overall record is 568β419 and 5β6 in NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games. Miller is now an assistant coach for his son, Ben Miller, at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP or UNC Pembroke) is a public university in Pembroke, North Carolina. UNC Pembroke is a master's level degree-granting university and part of the University of North Carolina system. Its history i .... Miller was inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. He was also inducted into Wittenberg's Athletics Hall of Honor in 1986. In 2015 he was inducted into the Western Michigan University Athletics Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elden (name)
Elden is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name *Elden Auker (1910β2006), American baseball player * Elden C. Bailey (1922β2004), American percussionist *Elden Benge (1904β1960), American trumpeter *Elden Campbell (born 1968), American basketball player *Elden Francis Curtiss (born 1932), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church *Elden Henson (born 1977), American actor * Elden H. Johnson (1921β1944), United States Army soldier *Elden Kingston (1909β1948), American founder of Davis County Surname *BΓ₯rd JΓΈrgen Elden (born 1968), Norwegian nordic combined skier * John Christian Elden (born 1967), Norwegian barrister and politician *Marte Elden (born 1986), Norwegian cross-country skier *Trond Einar Elden (born 1970), Norwegian Nordic combined skier See also *Eldin (other), include list of people with name Eldin *Eldon (given name) *Eldon (surname) Eldon is a surname which may refer to: * Dan Eldon (1970-1993), forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blade Runner
''Blade Runner'' is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, and written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples. Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos, it is an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1968 novel ''Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'' The film is set in a dystopian future Los Angeles of 2019, in which synthetic humans known as '' replicants'' are bio-engineered by the powerful Tyrell Corporation to work on space colonies. When a fugitive group of advanced replicants led by Roy Batty (Hauer) escapes back to Earth, burnt-out cop Rick Deckard (Ford) reluctantly agrees to hunt them down. ''Blade Runner'' initially underperformed in North American theaters and polarized critics; some praised its thematic complexity and visuals, while others critiqued its slow pacing and lack of action. It later became a cult film, and has since come to be regarded as one of the all-time best science fiction films. Hailed for its pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldon Tyrell
''Blade Runner'' is a 1982 American neo-noir science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, which stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos. Written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples, the film is an adaptation of the 1968 novel ''Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'' by Philip K. Dick. Its 2017 sequel, '' Blade Runner 2049'', stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, with Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista and Jared Leto. Characters in both films Rick Deckard Rick Deckard is a "blade runner", a special agent in the Los Angeles police department employed to hunt down and "retire" replicants. His ID number is B-263-54, which is stated twice in both the 1992 Director's Cut and the 25th-anniversary Final Cut of the film. He is the protagonist of the film and the narrator in the original theatrical release. Agent Deckard was played by Harrison Ford. Gaff Gaff is a Los Ange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chance (TV Series)
Chance may refer to: Mathematics and Science * In mathematics, likelihood of something (by way of the Likelihood function and/or Probability density function). * ''Chance'' (statistics magazine) Places * Chance, Kentucky, US * Chance, Maryland, US * Chance, Oklahoma, US * Chance, South Dakota, US * Chance, Virginia, US * ChancΓ©, a commune in Brittany, France People * Chance (name), a given name and surname * Chance the Rapper (born 1993), Chicago hip hop recording artist * Kamal Givens or Chance (born 1981), American rapper and reality-show contestant * Chancellor, formerly Chance (born 1986), American singer-songwriter and record producer Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Chance'' (1984 film), a Russian science fiction comedy film * ''Chance'' (1990 film), an action film starring Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Dan Haggerty * ''Chance'' (2002 film), directed by and starring Amber Benson * ''Chance'' (2009 film), directed by Abner Benaim * Chance (2019 fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldon Chance
Eldon may refer to: Places Australia * Eldon Range, Tasmania, a mountain range Canada * Eldon, Alberta, a locality * Eldon Parish, New Brunswick * Eldon Township, Ontario, a former municipality * Eldon, Ontario, a former railway stop * Eldon, Prince Edward Island, * Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471, Saskatchewan United Kingdom * Eldon, County Durham, England, a village * Eldon Hill, Derbyshire, England * Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, England United States * Eldon, Iowa, a city * Eldon, Missouri, a city * Eldon Township, Benson County, North Dakota * Eldon, Oklahoma, a census-designated place * Eldon, Washington, an unincorporated community People * Eldon (given name) * Eldon (surname) Businesses * Eldon Group, a product manufacturer headquartered in Madrid * Eldon Insurance, a United Kingdom insurance company * Eldon (toy company), a defunct business based in California Other uses * Earl of Eldon, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom * Eldon (mango) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldon Woolliams
Eldon Mattison Woolliams, (12 April 1916 – 24 September 2001) was a Canadian politician and lawyer. Wooliams served as a Progressive Conservative Party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, and his career included law and education. He was shadow Justice Minister and Chairman of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. As a 'Perry Mason' style trial lawyer, he had over two dozen murder trials where he won the cases as barrister for the accused. He was a descendant of Sir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Justice of England. Woolliams first represented Alberta's Bow River electoral district. His first attempt to win the riding in the 1957 federal election was unsuccessful, but he would defeat incumbent Charles Edward Johnston in the 1958 election. Woolliams was re-elected there in 1962, 1963 and 1965. In the 1960s, Woolliams was one of the main friends of John Diefenbaker's top friends, and they had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldon Smith
Dr. Eldon R. Smith OC, MD, FRCPC is the Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta (LCIA). A cardiologist by training, he has also held numerous positions over his career including Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary and the role of President for both the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and the Association of Canadian Medical Colleges.Press Release - ER Smith bio-data, Most recently Dr. Smith was appointed to the Board of . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldon Shamblin
Eldon Shamblin (April 24, 1916 β August 5, 1998) was an American guitarist and arranger, particularly important to the development of Western swing music as one of the first electric guitarists in a popular dance band. He was a member of The Strangers during the 1970s and 1980s. Career In his teens, Shamblin learned about guitar by analyzing the techniques of Eddie Lang. He performed in clubs in Oklahoma City and on his radio show as singer and guitarist. During the 1930s, he spent three years as a member of the Alabama Boys, a Western swing band. In 1937 he became a member of a Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. As the band's arranger and its first electric guitarist, Shamblin moved it closer to jazz. During World War II, he served in the military for four years, then returned to Wills and remained with the band until the middle 1950s. Soon after, he left music, gave guitar lessons in Tulsa, and operated a convenience store. Shamblin recorded with Merle Haggard on a tribute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldon Rudd
Eldon Dean Rudd (July 15, 1920February 8, 2002) was a U.S. Republican politician. Early life Rudd was born in Camp Verde, Arizona. A 1939 graduate of Clarkdale High School in Clarkdale, Arizona, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1942 and served as a fighter pilot during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he attended Arizona State College, from which he graduated in 1947, and the University of Arizona Law School in Tucson. Years in FBI After a brief period in private practice, Rudd became a special agent for the FBI in 1950. As the only FBI field agent in Washington, D.C., fluent in Spanish in 1954, Rudd participated in the interrogation of the Puerto Rican nationalists involved in the attack on the US House of Representatives that year. His report impressed Director J. Edgar Hoover, who offered Rudd his next choice of assignment, which he received as U.S. legal attachΓ© at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, where he served from 1960 to 1970. When assa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokey Reddick
Eldon Wade "Pokey" Reddick (born October 6, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League from 1986β87 to 1993β94. Playing career As a youth, Reddick played in the 1977 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Toronto. Reddick spent most of his career in various minor leagues playing for various teams. His NHL-level experience included playing for the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, and Florida Panthers. He won a Stanley Cup Championship with the Oilers in 1990 as the backup goaltender to Bill Ranford, because of a season-ending injury to the Oilers regular goaltender Grant Fuhr. During his tenure with the Winnipeg Jets, he formed one half of the goaltending duo "Pokey and the Bandit" with Daniel Berthiaume. Pokey Reddick holds the National Hockey League record for most games played by a goaltender without recording a shutout. Reddick played in 132 National Hockey League games over his c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
