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Moorpark College
Moorpark College is a Public college, public community college in Moorpark, California. It was established in 1967 with enrollment of 2,500 students and enrolled 14,254 students in 2014. History The board of the Ventura County Community College District established Moorpark College in 1967. In addition to the land already owned by the District, Moorpark College expanded into a parcel of land on Moorpark's eastern boundary, donated by a local ranching family, the Strathearns. In 1965, the citizens of Ventura County passed a bond for 8 million dollars to build the first part of the college. Construction of the administration, science, technology, gymnasium, and Maintenance buildings, and the Library and Campus Center began in 1966. Moorpark College officially opened on September 11, 1967. The college's first president, John Collins, welcomed almost 1,400 students and 50 faculty members. Robert Lombardi became the college's second president in 1971. During his tenure, enroll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USA Today
''USA Today'' (often stylized in all caps) is an American daily middle-market newspaper and news broadcasting company. Founded by Al Neuharth in 1980 and launched on September 14, 1982, the newspaper operates from Gannett's corporate headquarters in New York City. Its newspaper is printed at 37 sites across the United States and at five additional sites internationally. The paper's dynamic design influenced the style of local, regional, and national newspapers worldwide through its use of concise reports, colorized images, informational graphics, and inclusion of popular culture stories, among other distinct features. As of 2023, ''USA Today'' has the fifth largest print circulation in the United States, with 132,640 print subscribers. It has two million digital subscribers, the fourth-largest online circulation of any U.S. newspaper. ''USA Today'' is distributed in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and an international edition is distributed in Asia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Phelps
Michael Fred Phelps II (born June 30, 1985) is an American former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (23), Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16). At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Phelps tied the record of eight medals of any color at a single Games, held by gymnast Alexander Dityatin, by winning six gold and two bronze medals. Four years later, when he won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, he broke fellow American swimmer Mark Spitz's 1972 record of seven first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Phelps won four gold and two silver medals, and at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he won five gold medals and one silver. This made him the most successful athlete of the Games for the fourth Olympics in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Johnson (Miss California USA)
Nicole Michele Johnson Phelps (born July 12, 1985) is an American beauty queen who was Miss California USA 2010 and competed in the Miss USA pageant. Early life and education Johnson, the daughter of Annette, a science teacher, and Richard, a pharmaceutical sales manager, was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, spent her early childhood in Pennsylvania, and moved to Westlake Village, California, prior to starting middle school. She graduated from Westlake High School in 2003. In 2007, Johnson graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, concentrating in sports and entertainment. Career When Johnson was 17, she read an advertisement in the ''Thousand Oaks Acorn'' for Miss California Teenager. Johnson, a student at Moorpark College, wanted to transfer to the University of Southern California and thought the scholarship would help pay her education. Out of 304 contestants Johnson took first runner-up. After previ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aron Eisenberg
Aron Eisenberg (January 6, 1969 – September 21, 2019) was an American actor and podcaster known for his role as Nog on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Early life Eisenberg was born January 6, 1969. He was born with only one partially functioning kidney, limiting his height, and received a kidney transplant at the age of 14. Eisenberg studied theatre at Moorpark College in Moorpark, California. Career Eisenberg appeared on TV shows including '' Tales from the Crypt'', '' Amityville: The Evil Escapes'', '' Parker Lewis Can't Lose'', ''The Wonder Years'', and ''General Hospital''. He guest-starred in "Motherly Love", an episode of '' Brotherly Love''. Eisenberg was a recurring guest star on the '90s TV series ''The Secret World of Alex Mack'', in which he played the character Jerry. He appeared in films such as ''The Liars' Club'', '' Puppet Master III'', ''Streets'', and ''The Horror Show''. Eisenberg is most recognized for his recurring role as Nog, a Ferengi, throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Dolley
Jason Scott Dolley (born July 5, 1991) is an American actor, musician, and Twitch streamer known for his roles in Disney Channel shows and movies. These include Newton "Newt" Livingston III on ''Cory in the House'', Virgil Fox in ''Minutemen'', Connor Kennedy in '' Read It and Weep'', Pete Ivey in '' Hatching Pete'', and PJ Duncan on ''Good Luck Charlie''. Early life and education Jason Scott Dolley was born in Los Angeles, California on July 5, 1991. He has an older brother named Jeffrey (b. 1989). In 2010, he took online courses at Moorpark College. In 2016, Dolley graduated from California Lutheran University. Career Dolley gained his first stage experience at 11 when he and one of his brothers performed the Abbott and Costello " Who's on First?" routine in a school talent show. His first acting jobs came that same year. He won the lead role in the award-winning short film titled ''Chasing Daylight'' with actress Jillian Clare. He was then cast by director Mel Gibson to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Marie Caillat ( ; born May 28, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter. She rose to fame on the social networking website Myspace in 2005. She signed with Universal Republic Records to release her debut studio album, '' Coco'' (2007), which was supported by the singles " Bubbly" and " Realize", peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' 200, and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, her 2008 duet with Jason Mraz, " Lucky", won Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, her second album, '' Breakthrough'' (2009), received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album, and she won Album of the Year for her contributions to Taylor Swift's '' Fearless'' (2009). Furthermore, ''Breakthrough'' debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the single " Fallin' for You". Her third album, '' All of You'' (2011), was supported by the single " Brighter Than the Sun", and her fourth album, '' Christmas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incubus (band)
Incubus is an American Rock music, rock band from Calabasas, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer José Pasillas while enrolled in Calabasas High School and later expanded to include bassist Alex Katunich, Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppel; the latter two were eventually replaced by bassist Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore, respectively. Nicole Row replaced Kenney in 2024. Incubus has attained commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several successful singles (music), singles. After their first two albums, ''Fungus Amongus'' (1995) and ''S.C.I.E.N.C.E.'' (1997), the band earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 1999 album ''Make Yourself'' which spawned several hits, including the band's highest charting song "Drive (Incubus song), Drive". Success continued with the albums ''Morning View'' (2001) and ''A Crow Left of the Murder...'' (2004). Their si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Boyd
Brandon Charles Boyd (born February 15, 1976) is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Incubus, with whom he has recorded eight studio albums. In addition to his work with Incubus, Boyd has released two solo albums – '' The Wild Trapeze'' (2010) and ''Echoes & Cocoons'' (2022) – and has collaborated with producer Brendan O'Brien under the name Sons of the Sea. Early life Boyd graduated from Calabasas High School in 1994 and attended Moorpark College for two years before committing to Incubus. Boyd grew up in Calabasas, California with Ricky Taylor who inspired him to write music. His parents, Priscilla "Dolly" Wiseman and Charles Boyd, both of whom had experience in entertainment, with his father being a former Marlboro Man, had nurtured his artistic side since he was a child. Boyd broke his nose twice; once getting an Easter egg to the face, and the other from being hit in the face with Dirk Lance's bass during a show. He opted to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Bowlby
April Bowlby (born July 30, 1980) is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying Kandi on the CBS comedy series ''Two and a Half Men'' (2003–2015), Stacy Barrett on the Lifetime series ''Drop Dead Diva'' (2009–2014), and Rita Farr on the Max series ''Titans'' (2018) and ''Doom Patrol'' (2019–2023). Early life Her family moved from Vallejo, California to Manteca, California when she was a child. She attended and graduated from East Union High School. Bowlby began a modelling career before deciding to pursue acting. Career Bowlby secured the role of Kandi on the television series ''Two and a Half Men'' within months of her first auditions. She is also known for her role as Stacy Barrett in ''Drop Dead Diva''. She played Barney Stinson's obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in ''How I Met Your Mother'', and has made appearances in '' CSI'', ''Psych'', and '' CSI: NY''. She has appeared in films such as '' All Roads Lead Home'' (2008), '' The Slammin' Salmon'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixed Martial Artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place throughout Japan and the countries of East Asia. At the same time, in Brazil there was a phenomenon called vale tudo, which became known for unrestricted fights between various styles such as judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, luta livre, Muay Thai and capoeira. An early high-profile mixed bout was Kimura vs Gracie in 1951. In mid-20th century Hong Kong, rooftop street fighting contests between different martial arts styles gave rise to Bruce Lee's hybrid martial arts style Jeet Kune Do. Another precursor to modern MMA was the 1976 Ali vs. Inoki exhibition bout, fought between boxer Muhammad Ali and wrestler Antonio Inoki in Japan, where it later inspired the foundation of Shooto in 1985, Pancrase in 1993, and the Pride Figh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
