연예인 2011. 7. 25. 22:26

Muhammad Ali


Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is an American former boxer and three-time World Heavyweight Champion. As an amateur, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. After turning professional, he went on to become the first and only boxer to win the lineal heavyweight championship three times. Originally known as Cassius Clay, Ali changed his name after joining the Nation of Islam in 1964, subsequently converting to Sunni Islam in 1975. In 1967, Ali refused to be conscripted into the U.S. military, based on his religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War. He was arrested and found guilty on draft evasion charges, stripped of his boxing title, and his boxing license was suspended. He was not imprisoned, but did not fight again for nearly four years while his appeal worked its way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, where it was successful. Nicknamed "The Greatest", Ali was involved in several historic boxing matches. Notable among these are three with rival Joe Frazier and one with George Foreman, whom he beat by knockout to win the world heavyweight title for the second time. He suffered only five losses (four decisions and one TKO by retirement from the bout) with no draws in his career, while amassing 56 wins (37 knockouts and 19 decisions). Ali was well known for his unorthodox fighting style, which he described as "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee", and employing techniques such as the rope-a-dope. He was also known for his pre-match hype, where he would "trash talk" opponents on television and in person some time before the match, often with rhymes. These personality quips and idioms, along with an unorthodox fighting technique, made him a cultural icon. In later life, Ali developed Parkinson's syndrome. In 1999, Ali was crowned "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and "Sports Personality of the Century" by the BBC. Muhammad Ali defeated every top heavyweight in his era, which has been called the golden age of heavyweight boxing. Ali was named "Fighter of the Year" by Ring Magazine more times than any other fighter, and was involved in more Ring Magazine "Fight of the Year" bouts than any other fighter. He is an inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and holds wins over seven other Hall of Fame inductees. He is one of only three boxers to be named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. In 1978, three years before Ali's permanent retirement, the Board of Aldermen in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky voted 6–5 to rename Walnut Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard. This was controversial at the time, as within a week 12 of the 70 street signs were stolen. Earlier that year, a committee of the Jefferson County Public Schools considered renaming Central High School in his honor, but the motion failed to pass. At any rate, in time, Muhammad Ali Boulevard—and Ali himself—came to be well accepted in his hometown.   In 1993, the Associated Press reported that Ali was tied with Babe Ruth as the most recognized athlete, out of over 800 dead or alive athletes, in America. The study found that over 97% of Americans, over 12-years of age, identified both Ali and Ruth.[29] He was the recipient of the 1997 Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

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연예인 2011. 7. 25. 22:24

Babe Ruth


George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948), best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935. Ruth originally broke into the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher, but after he was sold to the New York Yankees in 1919, he converted to a full-time right fielder and subsequently became one of the league's most prolific hitters. Ruth was a mainstay in the Yankees' lineup that won seven pennants and four World Series titles during his tenure with the team. After a short stint with the Boston Braves in 1935, Ruth retired. In 1936, Ruth became one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ruth has since become regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture. He has been named the greatest baseball player in history in various surveys and rankings, and his home run hitting prowess and charismatic personality made him a larger than life figure in the "Roaring Twenties". Off the field he was famous for his charity, but also was noted for his often reckless lifestyle. Ruth is credited with changing baseball itself. The popularity of the game exploded in the 1920s, largely due to his influence. Ruth ushered in the "live-ball era", as his big swing led to escalating home run totals that not only excited fans, but helped baseball evolve from a low-scoring, speed-dominated game to a high-scoring power game. In 1998, The Sporting News ranked Ruth number one on the list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players". In 1999, baseball fans named Ruth to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. In 1969, he was named baseball's Greatest Player Ever in a ballot commemorating the 100th anniversary of professional baseball. In 1993, the Associated Press reported that Muhammad Ali was tied with Babe Ruth as the most recognized athletes, out of over 800 dead or alive athletes, in America. The study found that over 97% of Americans over 12 years of age identified both Ali and Ruth. According to ESPN, he was the first true American sports celebrity superstar whose fame transcended baseball. In a 1999 ESPN poll, he was ranked as the third-greatest US athlete of the century, behind Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali. Ruth was the first player to hit 60 home runs in one season (1927), setting the season record which stood until broken by Roger Maris in 1961. Ruth's lifetime total of 714 home runs at his retirement in 1935 was a record, until first surpassed by Hank Aaron in 1974. Unlike many power hitters, Ruth also hit for average: his .342 lifetime batting is tenth highest in baseball history, and in one season (1923) he hit .393, a Yankee record. His .690 career slugging percentage and 1.164 career on-base plus slugging (OPS) remain the Major League records. Ruth dominated the era in which he played. He led the league in home runs during a season twelve times, slugging percentage and OPS thirteen times each, runs scored eight times, and runs batted in (RBIs) six times. Each of those totals represents a modern record (as well as the all-time record, except for RBIs).

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이름 2011. 6. 5. 01:32

Galina name means Bright One.

 

Galina Local Origin of Name: Russian, Hebrew From the Greek name Helen Meaning: 'Bright one' or 'shining one' Emotional Spectrum • A well rounded person with an even temper. Personal Integrity • You would never make a mistake placing your faith in Galina. Personality • When hearts are true, few words will do. Relationships • Her friends will stand with her through thick and thin. Travel & Leisure • A person well-suited to new lands and new faces. Career & Money • Galina has a knack for skillful money handling. Life's Opportunities • College is crucial to her success, more so than others! Galina's Lucky Numbers: 51 •10 •15 • 13 • 4 • 59 Galina Ulanova

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이름 2011. 6. 4. 19:38

Fathi, Fathia means victory.

Fartia Local Origin of Name: Arabic From the name Fathia Meaning: Victory Emotional Spectrum • Quiet moments help balance this usually outgoing person. Personal Integrity • Friends know Fathia as a trusted acquaintance. Personality • She likes to relax and take life as it comes. Relationships • People who know Fathia want to be her friend. Travel & Leisure • Can be packed and ready on a moment's notice! Career & Money • Many job changes will occur before the right career emerges. Life's Opportunities • Hard work will pay off for this faithful employee. Fathia's Lucky Numbers: 31 • 15 • 47 • 11 • 29 • 49 Fathi Kamel

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이름 2011. 6. 4. 07:44

Fausta, Faustine,Fausto,Faustus

 

Fausta Local Origin of Name: Italian From the name Fausta Meaning: Lucky Emotional Spectrum • A sensible person with sensible emotions. Personal Integrity • His good name is his most precious asset. Personality • Life is a bowl of cherries. Relationships • His best friends take him as he is. Travel & Leisure • Summer sports are attractive to Fausta. Career & Money • A career in movies would suit Fausta, a natural actor. Life's Opportunities • The entrepreneur spirit in him is strong. Fausta's Lucky Numbers: 33 • 3 • 41 • 38 • 44 • 59 Fausto Sozzini

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이름 2011. 6. 4. 02:51

Abigail means father rejoices.

 

Abbie Local Origin of Name: English From the Hebrew name Abigail Abigail is a female given name. The name comes from the Hebrew name אֲבִיגַיִל / אֲבִיגָיִל Avigail, meaning "father rejoice". The name Abigail can be shortened to "Abby", "Abbey", "Abbi", "Abbie", "Abbe", "Abi", "Abbye", or "Aby". Meaning: 'My father rejoices' Emotional Spectrum • Her emotions get the best of her sometimes! Personal Integrity • A sincere person, no one doubts Abbie. Personality • Her outgoing personality wins Abbie's adversaries. Relationships • People like Abbie because of her personality. Travel & Leisure • Travel is best enjoyed with her friends. Career & Money • Early career moves help form this natural leader. Life's Opportunities • Destined for greatness, nothing can hold back this gifted person. Abbie's Lucky Numbers:42 • 24 • 12 • 23 • 21 • 43 Abigail Adams

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이름 2011. 6. 3. 23:32

Fabrizio, Fabrice, Smith means craftsman.

 

Fabrizio Local Origin of Name: Italian, Spanish From the name Fabrizio Meaning: Craftsman Emotional Spectrum • When he is happy, everyone knows it! Personal Integrity • No one is more worthy of trust. Personality • It's hard to soar with eagles when you're surrounded by turkeys! Relationships • Friends have often told him how much they like him. Travel & Leisure • Summer sports are attractive to Fabrizio. Career & Money • Career choices are easy with Fabrizio. Life's Opportunities • If money can be made, Fabrizio will find a way to make it! Fabrizio's Lucky Numbers: 14 • 4 • 27 • 53 • 12 • 10 Fabrizio Ruffo

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이름 2011. 6. 3. 21:52

Faith, Fayth, Meedum(믿음).



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이름 2011. 3. 29. 21:37

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