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| Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy fought in a harrowing firefight on a mountaintop in Afghanistan where he and his team were outnumbered. In a last-ditch effort to save his team, Murphy pulled out his satellite phone, walked into a clearing to get reception and called for reinforcements as a barrage of bullets ricocheted around him. One of the bullets hit him, but he finished the call and even signed off, "Thank you." and continued to battle. He was killed in action and later awarded the Medal of Honor. As a further tribute, a warship bearing the name of the Medal of Honor recipient will be christened Saturday - on what would have been Murphy's 35th birthday - at Bath Iron Works, where the destroyer is being built |
http://www.allproudamericans.com/Fallen-SEAL-Honored-With-Warship-Bearing-His-Name-iii.html
Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was born in London, England, on February 27, 1932. Although she was born an English subject, her parents were Americans, art dealers from St. Louis, Missouri (her father had gone to London to set up a gallery). Her mother had been an actress on the stage, but gave up that vocation when she married. Elizabeth lived in London until the age of seven, when the family left for the US when the clouds of war began brewing in Europe in 1939. They sailed without her father, who stayed behind to wrap up the loose ends of the art business.
The family relocated to Los Angeles, where Mrs. Taylor's own family had moved. Mr. Taylor followed not long afterward. A family friend noticed the strikingly beautiful little Elizabeth and suggested that she be taken for a screen test. Her test impressed executives at Universal Pictures enough to sign her to a contract. Her first foray onto the screen was in There's One Born Every Minute (1942), released when she was ten. Universal dropped her contract after that one film, but Elizabeth was soon picked up by MGM.
The first production she made with that studio was Lassie Come Home (1943), and on the strength of that one film, MGM signed her for a full year. She had minuscule parts in her next two films, The White Cliffs of Dover (1944) and Jane Eyre (1943) (the former made while she was on loan to 20th Century-Fox). Then came the picture that made Elizabeth a star: MGM's National Velvet (1944). She played Velvet Brown oppositeMickey Rooney. The film was a smash hit, grossing over $4 million. Elizabeth now had a long-term contract with MGM and was its top child star. She made no films in 1945, but returned in 1946 in Courage of Lassie (1946). In 1947, when she was 15, she starred in Life with Father(1947) with such heavyweights as William Powell, Irene Dunne and Zasu Pitts.
Throughout the rest of the 1940s and into the early 1950s Elizabeth appeared in film after film with mostly good results. Her busiest year was 1954, with roles in Rhapsody (1954), Beau Brummell (1954), The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) and Elephant Walk (1954). She was 22 now, and even at that young age was considered one of the world's great beauties. In 1955 she appeared in the hit Giant (1956) with James Dean.
Sadly, Dean never saw the release of the film, as he died in a car accident in 1955. The next year saw Elizabeth star in Raintree County (1957), an overblown epic made, partially, in Kentucky. Critics called it dry as dust. Despite the film's shortcomings, Elizabeth was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Southern belle Susanna Drake. However, on Oscar night the honor went to Joanne Woodward for The Three Faces of Eve (1957). In 1958 Elizabeth starred as Maggie Pollitt in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958).
The film received rave reviews from the critics and Elizabeth was nominated again for an Academy Award for best actress, but this time she lost to Susan Hayward in I Want to Live! (1958). She was still a hot commodity in the film world, though. In 1959 she appeared in another mega-hit and received yet another Oscar nomination for Suddenly, Last Summer (1959). Once again, however, she lost out, this time to Simone Signoretfor Room at the Top (1959). Her Oscar drought ended in 1960 when she brought home the coveted statue for her flawless performance inBUtterfield 8 (1960) as Gloria Wandrous, a call girl who is involved with a married man. Some critics blasted the movie but they couldn't ignore her performance. There were no more films for Elizabeth for three years. She left MGM after her contract ran out, but would do projects for the studio later down the road. In 1963 she starred in Cleopatra (1963), which was one of the most expensive productions up to that time--as was her salary, a whopping $1,000,000.
This was the film where she met her future and fifth husband, Richard Burton (the previous four were Conrad Hilton, Michael Wilding, Michael Todd--who died in a plane crash--and Eddie Fisher). Her next handful of films were lackluster at best, especially 1963's The V.I.P.s (1963), which was shredded by most critics. Elizabeth was to return to fine form, however, with the role of Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?(1966). Her performance as the loudmouthed, shrewish, unkempt Martha was easily her finest to date.
Nate Dogg was born in Long Beach, California. He was the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RBX, Daz Dillinger and was the cousin of Butch Cassidy and Lil' 1⁄2 Dead. He began singing as a child in the New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach and Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father (Daniel Lee Hale) was pastor. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school in Long Beach, California and left home to join the United States Marine Corps, serving for three years. In 1991 Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and their friend Warren G, formed a rap trio called 213. 213 recorded their first demo in the back of the famed V.I.P record store in Long Beach, the demo was later heard by Dr. Dre at a house party and he was instantly hooked on the soulful voice ofNate.
Death
Nate Dogg died on March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California. In 2007, Nate Dogg had a massivestroke, and another stroke in 2008, however it is unknown if that contributed to his death.Tributes poured in from collaborators such as Ludacris and The Game, whilst Snoop Dogg saidthat Nate Dogg was a "true legend of hip-hop and R&B... [and] one of my best friends and a brother to me".
HIS MUSIC(disography)
G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 (1998)Music and Me (2001)Nate Dogg (2003)
I wanted you both to know even though we are not together, how much Mommy Loves you .God granted my wish when he gave me such a fine daughter and son . Through all the ups and down in life we both have had we have never stopped Loving one another Mommy is so very proud of the achievements you have accomplished.
If I had but one advice and wish to say to you it would be as follows
Your Life Holds Unlimited Potential and Wonderful Dreams You have the ability to attain whatever you seek;within you is every potential you can imagine. Always aim higher than you believe you can reach.So often, you'll discover that when your talents are set free by your imagination,you can achieve any goal. If people offer their help or wisdom as you go through life;accept it gratefully.You can learn much from those who have gone before you. But never be afraid or hesitant to step off the accepted path and head off in your own direction if your heart tells you that it's the right way for you. Always believe that you will ultimately succeed at whatever you do,and never forget the value of persistence, discipline,and determination.You are meant to be whatever you dream of becoming.
A Heart of many colors is a wonderful thing to see,with all it's brightness and beautiful rays,it shines so glorious as you can see,it's as pure as the christmas snow,As free as the eagle is soaring,and as breathtaking as the sunset,once you have seen it you will have to say,I have found the magic of it's love to stay.
written by Sandra Carter aka Dj chinadoll
You think back on yesteryears to when you met,The memories come rolling in one by one.Happiest of memories will be forever cherished,for the way that you’ve made me feel special.Now my heart bleeds in its mourning tears,Being felt to the very depths of my very soul.Death’s dark dusk cloaks its shadow over you,Helplessly I stand watching as my heart breaks.To see you swiftly taken away from the world,So young, so innocent—we will all feel a loss.But in our hearts we know this was your destiny,to shine graciously upon us in the heavens above.
written by Sandra Carter aka Dj Chinadoll
