Stacy Ferguson Stacy Ferguson (born March 27, 1975 in Hacienda Heights, California, USA), also known as Fergie, is the female vocalist for the Black Eyed Peas. She joined the band in 2003, replacing Kim Hill.
Stacy Ferguson began her career as a child actor, appearing on the variety television program Kids Incorporated. For several years Stacy worked alongside Renee Sands, who she would later reunite with in the band Wild Orchid. In 1996 Stacy became a member of the all female band Wild Orchid. Wild Orchid released two albums but after completing their third album the record label declined to release it. She left the group shortly thereafter and according to interviews sought therapy. She told a Glasgow paper: "I started doing Ecstasy. Then I got addicted to crystal methamphetamine. My weight dropped to 90lb. I lied to my friends and said I was bulimic. Finally I started going crazy. In that moment I talked to God and He said: ?I?ve given you all these gifts, so what are you doing? I decided to get clean. I told everybody what was wrong.? [1]
In July 2003, she had a guest role on the Rocket Power special, Reggie's Big Beach Break, on Nickelodeon, voicing a fictitious pop music star named Shaffika.
Stacy Ferguson
Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 - December 25, 1977)
Charlie Chaplin, who brought laughter to millions worldwide as the silent "Little Tramp" clown, had the type of deprived
childhood that one would expect to find in a Dickens novel. Born in East Street, Walworth, London on 16 April, 1889,
Charles Spencer Chaplin was the son of a music hall singer and his wife. Charlie Chaplin's parents divorced early in his
life, with his father providing little to no support, either financial or otherwise, leaving his mother to support them as best
she could. Chaplin's mother Hannah was the brightest spot in Charlie's childhood; formerly an actor on stage, she had
lost her ability to perform, and managed to earn a subsistence living for herself, Charlie, and Charlie's older half-brother
Sidney by sewing. She was an integral part of Charlie's young life, and he credited her with much of his success.
Sadly, she slowly succumbed to mental illness, and by the time that Charlie was 7 years old, she was confined to an
asylum; Charlie and Sidney were relegated to a workhouse (a government facility for orphaned and abandoned children)
-- not for the last time. After 2 months, she was released, and the family was happily reunited, for a time. In later years,
she was readmitted for an 8-month stretch later, during which time Charlie lived with his alcoholic father and
stepmother, in a strained environment.
Quotes by Charlie Chaplin:
"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!"
"I remain just one thing, and one thing only -- and that is a clown.
It places me on a far higher plane than any
politician."
"Laughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain"
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SAWLAKIA:
is an impressive dance originating from Mara communities in the southern part of
Mizoram.This dance is known as 'Sawlakia' by the Mara. In olden days when
the different tribes were constantly at war with each other, a ceremony to deride the vanquished beheaded
skull of the enemy was usually held by the victor. This
ceremony is performed to ensure that the vanquished
soul remains a slave to the victor even when the latter
also dies.
Popular group Atomic Kitten consists of Natasha Hamilton, Jenny Frost and Liz McClarnon -- better known as Tash,
Jenny and Lil. Kerry Katona was one of the group's original members, but she left in order to make motherhood her
full-time career, and was replaced by Jenny Frost in January 2001.
Natasha Hamilton hails from Kensington, Liverpool, and was born July 17, 1982. Naming Barry White among her
favorite musicians, Tash also loves football, especially Liverpool FC, her native team.
history of the atom... kitten
Liz McClarnon was also born in Liverpool, on April 10, 1981. The brains of the bunch, she would have pursued a law
degree if it weren't for music. Also a huge football fan, her team of choice is Everton.
The newest addition to the trio, Jenny was friends with the Atomic Kitten girls while she was a member of her former
group, Precious, of 'Say It Again' fame. Known as the clown, Jenny was born February 22, 1978, in Liverpool.
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Prayer for India Rally with Benny Hinn, in Bangalore. 21st - 23rd January 2005 Jakkur Airfield, Bangalore, India. Daily
5pm.
Pastor Benny Hinn is a noted preacher, healing evangelist, and author.
His worldwide ministry touches the lives of tens of millions of people, including millions of Indians, who watch his daily
half-hour television program, “This is Your Day!” 5 days a week on global channels such as GOD TV,
MiracleNet, TBN and other networks. His public meetings attract tens of thousands of people (his Mumbai meetings in
Feb 2004 are estimated to have been attended by over 4 million people) in USA and abroad.
Pastor Benny Hinn’s meetings are marked by outstanding and profoundly moving demonstrations of the power
and love of God.
At his open air meetings, people from a variety of nations, religious backgrounds and cultures have come into personal
and direct contact with the Jesus of the Bible. As a result, thousands of lives have been transformed. Many physically,
bust most of all spiritually.
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Benny Hinn was born Toufik Benedictus Hinn in the coastal city of Jaffa in Israel in 1952. He was one of eight
children born to an Armenian mother and a Greek father. The family was Greek Orthodox. In 1968, they emigrated to
Canada settling in Toronto and Benny, who by this time was a young teenager, began attending Georges Vanier High
school, north of Toronto.
While at school, Benny befriended a group of religious students who introduced him to prayer meetings and teaching of
the Gospel. Benny eventually became a Born Again Christian, despite concerns and initial opposition of his family. When
he was 21, he attended a healing service in Pittsburgh headlined by evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman. She would become a
major influence on his life, so much so, that he emulates her style to this day.
Benny Hinn began his healing ministry in Toronto by hosting his own evangelical program on local television. His
success in Canada inspired him to travel with his healing missions. In Orlando, Florida he met and married Suzanne, the
daughter of a local pastor and it was there that Benny Hinn began to build his evangelical empire.
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Sania Mirza - India's First Grand Slam Woman
:
The talented 18-year-old tennis star Sania Mirza from Hyderabad has done India proud once again.
Sania Mirza scored a convincing win over unseeded Petra Mandula of Hungary defeating her 6-2, 6-1 in the second
round of the women's singles at the Australian Open grand slam here on Wednesday.
With this victory, she has become the first Indian woman to qualify for the third round of the main draw of any grand
slam tournament, creating history.
(Nirupama Vaidyanathan Sanjeev was the first Indian woman to get through to a second round of a grand slam.)
In the third round she could be pitted against seventh seed Serena Williams who is playing the second round match
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Peru Crowned Miss World 2004 :
Maria Julia Mantilla Garcia of PERU was tonight crowned Miss World 2004 in a glittering ceremony held at Sanya's
spectacular Beauty Crown Theatre.Maria, 20, looked absolutely resplendant in a blue evening gown as she was
joyously crowned by Miss World 2003 Rosanna Davison. Anticipation grew when the world then decided who the final
five contestants were.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND AND UNITED
STATES.
A sensational medley was performed by Lionel Richie, when the megastar performed some of his best loved hits
including 'Hello', 'Say You Say Me' and 'Three Times A Lady' to an ecstatic crowd. Relaxing in his dressing room
backstage, he later commented, "These are really incredible women. Not only are the beautiful, they are smart, too. The
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