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Donald Duck Presents Donald Duck Presents was a television series on The Disney Channel beginning in 1983, which featured classic Disney shorts. Although Donald Duck shorts, without surprise, were the primary programming, additional cartoons featuring Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Chip 'n Dale, Pluto and others were also shown.
Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers, known as Disney's Donald Duck: Quack Attack in Europe,Respectively stylized as Disney's Donald Duck Goin'*! "Qu@ckers" and Disney's Donald Duck: Qu@ck "Att@ck"?
Donald Duke Donald Duke (born 30 September 1961 in Calabar) has been the Governor of Cross River State since 1999. He has been at the helm of affairs of the State since the commencement of the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
Donald E. Westlake Donald Edwin Westlake (born July 12, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York) is a prolific American writer and novelist, with over a hundred books to his credit. He specializes in crime fiction, especially comic capers with an occasional foray into science fiction.
Donald Edgar Tewes Donald Edgar Tewes (August 4, 1916, Merrill, Wisconsin-) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from January 3, 1957 to January 3, 1959.
Donald Edward Garland Donald Edward Garland (June 28, 1918 - May 12, 1940) born Ballincor, County Wicklow he was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Donald Fehr Donald Fehr (born July 18, 1946) graduate of Indiana University, and alum of Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Zeta chapter is the managing director of the Major League Baseball Players Association. He has held the position since 1986.
Donald Findlay Donald Findlay QC, (born March 17 1951 in Cowdenbeath, Fife) is a leading Scottish advocate and a former vice-chairman of Rangers Football Club. He was educated at Harris Academy in Dundee, at the University of Dundee and at the University of Glasgow.
Donald Foster (actor) Donald Foster (July 31, 1889 — December 23, 1969) was an American actor who appeared periodically in a number of television series during the 1950s and 1960s, including Perry Mason, The Addams Family, and The Monkees. He also had bit parts in a few Hollywood films.
Donald Franklin Stewart Donald Franklin Stewart (22 May 1929 - 17 March 1996 ) was director of the Five Fathom Lightship Museum in West Ocean City, Maryland and the USS Constellation Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the Curator of the USS Torsk Submarine (Inner Harbor Baltimore).
Donald Freed Donald Freed is an american playwright, novelist and screenwriter, born in Chicago. A Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Southern California, he is also Artist in Residence at the University of Leeds, UK (Fall 2006 - Spring 2008).
Donald Gibb Donald Gibb (born on August 13, 1956 in New York, New York, sometimes credited as Don Gibb) is an actor with an imposing 6ft-4in frame, best known for portraying the large, dimwitted fraternity brother "Ogre" in several installments of the Revenge of the Nerds film series.
Donald Gordon Donald Gordon is a South African businessman and philanthropist. The main auditorium of the Wales Millennium Centre is named after him, due to a generous donation he made towards to the cost of constructing the venue.
Donald Gorrie Donald Gorrie (born 2 April 1933) is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland Region. He was also a Member of Parliament from 1997 until 2001, representing Edinburgh West.
Donald Grant Donald Grant (1888 - June 9, 1970) was a leader of the Industrial Workers of the World in Sydney, Australia, a member of the Sydney Twelve charged with conspiracy in 1916, and later a member of the Australian Labor Party who was elected to Sydney City Council, appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, and elected to the Australian Senate in 1943 where he served for sixteen years.
Donald Gray Donald Gray (3 March 1914 to 7 April 1978) was a South African actor, most famous for providing the voices to Colonel White, Captain Black and the Mysterons in the TV series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and for being the reason that Donald Marshall Gray changed his name to Charles Gray when he became an actor.
Donald Griffin Donald Redfield Griffin (August 3, 1915 - November 7, 2003) was an American professor of zoology at various universities who did seminal research in animal behavior, animal navigation, acoustic orientation and sensory biophysics. In 1938 he began studying the navigational method of bats, which he named echolocation in 1944.
Donald Gutierrez Donald Kenneth Gutierrez, or Donald Gutierrez, is an American writer and retired professor emeritus of English literature. The eldest son of Latin-American immigrants, he was born in San Francisco, California, in 1932.
Donald Haddow Donald Haddow (born January 19, 1970 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who was a member of the Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team that finished in eighth position at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
Donald Harington Donald Harington (1935- ) is an American author. Many of his novels take place in "Stay More," a fictional Ozark Mountains town based somewhat on Drakes Creek, Arkansas, where Harington spent summers as a child.
Donald Harvey Donald Harvey (born in Butler County, Ohio in 1952) is known as one of the most prolific serial killers of all time, claiming to have murdered 87 people, while the official death toll has ranged anywhere from 36 to 57 deaths. He is a self-professed "Angel of Death".
Donald Houston Donald Houston (November 6, 1923 — October 13, 1991) was an impassive, hardworking Welsh actor whose first two films - The Blue Lagoon (1949) with Jean Simmons, and A Run for Your Money (1949) with Sir Alec Guinness - were highly successful. Later on his career he was cast in many military roles, and also in comedies such as the Doctor and Carry On series.
Donald Charles Cameron Sir Donald Charles Cameron (1879 - 19 November 1960), Australian politician, was born in Brisbane, the son of a grazier, and educated at private schools. He served with the Australian Army in the Second Boer War, with American forces in China during the Boxer Rebellion, and again with Australian forces during World War I, finishing the war as a Lieutenant-Colonel.
Donald III of Scotland Domnall mac Donnchada or Domnall Bán (anglicised Donald III) (Donald Bain) (before 1040–1097 or later) was King of Scots.Domnall's elder brother Máel Coluim is presumed to have been between two and ten years of age in 1040; Duncan, p.
Donald J. Cram Donald James Cram (April 22, 1919 – June 17, 2001) was an American chemist who shared the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for “synthesizing three-dimensional molecules that could mimic the functioning of natural molecules.” He also won the National Academy of Science Award in the Chemical Sciences.
Donald J. Ruhl Private First Class Donald Jack Ruhl (1923-1945) was a United States Marine who sacrificed his life in an act of heroism in February 1945 during the Battle of Iwo Jima. For his actions on during the battle, he was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor.
Donald James Donald James (aka Donald James Wheal, born 1931) is the author of the bestselling novels Vadim, Monstrum, The Fortune Teller and The Fall of the Russian Empire as well as non-fiction books such as The Penguin Dictionary of the Third Reich. He has written under a number of pseudonym, notably Thomas Dresden and James Barwick (originally in collaboration with writer Tony Barwick).
Donald James Cameron Donald James Cameron (15 October 1917 - 22 June 1964), Australian politician, was born in Cloncurry, Queensland, and was educated at Catholic schools. He moved to Brisbane where he worked as a chef and catering manager.
Donald James Cowan Donald James Cowan (born January 3, 1883 Drumbo, Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ontario - died January 14, 1964 Brantford, Ontario) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. Educated at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Law School, he established a law practice in Port Arthur, Ontario, in 1908.
Donald John Dean Donald John Dean (VC, OBE) (19 April 1897- 9 December 1985) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Donald Judd Donald Clarence Judd (June 3, 1928 - February 12, 1994) was a minimalist artist (a term he stridently disavowed) whose work sought autonomy and clarity for the constructed object and the space created by it, ultimately achieving a rigorously democratic presentation without compositional hierarchy. It created an outpouring of seemingly effervescent structure without the rigor associated with minimalism proper.
Donald Justice Donald Justice (born in Miami, Florida, August 12, 1925 - died in Iowa City, Iowa, August 6, 2004) was an American poet and teacher of writing. He was for many years on the faculty of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, the nation's first graduate program in creative writing.
Donald Kaufman Donald Kaufman is the fictional twin brother of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, and was created for the film Adaptation.. He was also given a writing credit and was the first (and only) fictional person nominated for an Academy Award (for Adapted Screenplay).
Donald Kerr Donald Kerr is the current director of the National Reconnaissance Office. He was sworn into the position July 2005 by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte.
Donald Keyhoe Donald Edward Keyhoe (June 20, 1897 - November 29, 1988) was an American Marine Corps officer with some flight experience, writer of many aviation articles and stories in a variety of leading publications, and manager of the promotional tours of aviation pioneers, especially of Charles Lindbergh.
Donald Kimball Donald Wren Kimball (December 10, 1943 — September 15, 2006) was a charismatic Roman Catholic priest with an innovative radio ministry directed toward youth, until he was removed from the priesthood over allegations of sexual abuse.
Donald Kingsbury Donald MacDonald Kingsbury (born 12 February 1929) in San Francisco, California is an American–Canadian science fiction author. Kingsbury taught mathematics at McGill University, Montreal, from 1948 until his retirement in 1986.
Donald Kofi Tucker Donald Kofi Tucker (March 18, 1938 - October 17, 2005) was a representative to the New Jersey General Assembly from 1994, serving the 28th legislative district. Despite his failing health — he suffered from diabetes, survived a stroke, and had a pacemaker implanted — he remained in his seat in the Assembly and on the Newark City Council (where he served for 31 continuous years) until his death.
Donald Land Donald Land is a Japan-only Famicom game that is based on McDonald's characters (because the "R" at the beginning of the name "Ronald" is too difficult for Japanese people to speak with their accents). Unlike M.
Donald Laverdure Donald Laverdure, Assistant Professor of Law & Director of the American Indian Law Program at MSU College of Law, serves as Chief Justice of the Crow Nation, Chairman of the Crow Nation Judicial Ethics Board, and Appellate Judge of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Donald Leroy Truesdale Donald Leroy Truesdale 08 August 1906 Lugoff, South Carolina & died 21 September 1993 Lugoff, South Carolina) was a USMC Corporal awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Occupation of Nicaragua. He attempted to throw away a rifle grenade at the cost of his right hand.
Donald Leslie Donald James Leslie, (April 131911, Danville, Illinois - September 22004, Altadena, California) created and manufactured the Leslie speaker that refined the sound of the Hammond organ and helped popularize electronic music.
Donald Lively Donald Lively is the creator of Florida Coastal School of Law and founding dean of Phoenix School of Law. He is the author of more than 20 books on subjects including constitutional law, race, gender, and civil rights, freedom of speech, and the judicial process.
Donald Lynden-Bell Donald Lynden-Bell (born Dover, England April 5 1935) is a British astrophysicist, best known for his theories that galaxies contain massive black holes at their centre, and that such black holes are the principal source of energy in quasars. Lynden-Bell has been the president of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Donald M. Kendrick Donald M. Kendrick (born 1947) is the Calgary-born director of choral activities at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) , the director of music at Sacred Heart Church where he conducts Schola Cantorum and Vox Nova (Men's Chorus, and the founder and artistic director of the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra (200 voice volunteer/auditioned symphony chorus and professional orchestra).
Donald M. Rawson Donald Moses Rawson (born August 22, 1925) is a retired history professor, chairperson of the Department of Social Studies, and dean of the Graduate School at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Rawson first came to Northwestern in 1960 and retired in 1984.
Donald MacArthur Ross, Lord Ross Donald MacArthur Ross, Lord Ross, PC, FRSE was born in Dundee and educated at the High School of Dundee and Edinburgh University. He was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates and became a Queen's Counsel in 1964.
Donald Macgregor Donald Macgregor is a former Olympic athlete born in Edinburgh in 1939. Competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Men's Marathon event, in which he finished in 7th position.
Donald MacIntyre Donald MacIntyre (12 September 1831-15 April 1903) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Donald Mackay Donald Mackay, born in Griffith and raised in Sydney, was an Australian politician from 1973 to 1976, and an anti-drugs campaigner. Mackay and his family ran a local furniture business called Mackay's Furniture.
Donald MacKintosh Donald MacKintosh (7 February 1896-11 April 1917) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Donald Margulies Donald Margulies (MARG-yoo-leez) is an American playwright whose plays include the Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner With Friends. Other plays include Brooklyn Boy (2004), Sight Unseen (1991) and Collected Stories (1996) all of which were commissioned and originally produced by South Coast Repertory.
Donald Martin Stewart Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, 1st Baronet, GCB GCSI CIE, (21 March 1824 – 26 March 1900), British field marshal, son of Robert Stewart, was born at Mount Pleasant, near Forres, Moray, Scotland. Educated at schools at Findhorn, Dufftown and Elgin, and at the University of Aberdeen, he entered the Bengal army in 1840, and served in 1854 and 1855 in the frontier expeditions against the Mohmands, and the Aka Khel and Adam Khel Afridis (medal and clasp).
Donald McDonald (ABC chairman) Donald Benjamin McDonald AC is an Australian arts administrator and since 1996, chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia's national public broadcaster. His current appointment expires on 31 December 2006.
Donald McGavran Donald A. McGavran (1897-1990) was dean emeritus and former senior professor of mission, church growth, and South Asian studies at the School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
Donald McGill Donald Fraser Gould McGill, (January 28 1875 – October 13 1962) was an English graphic artist whose name has become synonymous with a whole genre of saucy seaside postcards that were sold mostly in small shops in British coastal towns. The cards feature an array of attractive young women, fat old ladies, drunken middle aged men, honeymoon couples and vicars.
Donald McGinley Donald Francis McGinley (June 30, 1920 - July 6, 2005) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives from 1959 to 1961 and as Nebraska Lieutenant Governor from 1983 to 1987.
Donald McKayle Donald McKayle (born July 6, 1930, New York City) is a modern dance and Broadway choreographer, director, and performer who has worked with many choreographers such as Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, Anna Sokolow, and Merce Cunningham. A Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee, McKayle is currently a Professor of Dance, Modern Technique and Choreography, at UC Irvine, in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts Dance Department.
Donald McKenna Donald Carnegie McKenna was an American philanthropist and scholar best remembered for his contributions to the liberal arts college in Claremont, California which now bears his name: Claremont McKenna College.
Donald McKenzie Donald Gordon McKenzie (April 9, 1887—May 14, 1963) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1928 to 1936, and was a cabinet minister in the government of John Bracken.
Donald McMorran Donald Hanks McMorran (3 March 1904 - 6 August 1965) was an English architect who is known today for his sensitive continuation of the neo-Georgian and classical tradition in the period after the Second World War. His buildings include halls of residence at Nottingham University, Wood Street Police Station in the City of London, public housing schemes around London and civic buildings in Exeter and Bury St Edmunds.
Donald Milner Cameron Donald Milner Cameron (born 6 February 1940), Australian politician, was born in Brisbane, and was educated at Brisbane Grammar School and the University of Queensland. He became a junior corporate executive and then industrial officer for the Australian Association of Employers of Waterside Labour.
Donald Morrow Donald Morrow (December 19 1908 – March 29 1995) was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1967. He was also Progressive Conservative MPP, representing Carleton from 1948 to 1955 and Ottawa West from 1955 to 1977.
Donald Murray The Right Honourable Sir Donald Bruce Murray (born January 24, 1923) was a Lord Justice of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland. Born in Belfast, he was educated at Belfast Royal Academy and the Queen's University, Belfast as well as Trinity College Dublin.
Donald Neilson Donald Neilson (born Donald Nappey on August 1, 1936, nicknamed the Black Panther) was a jobbing builder who turned to crime when his business failed to make money—and became a murderer, kidnapper and Britain's most wanted man.
Donald Newton Cameron Donald Newton Cameron (13 January 1915 - 5 June 1998), Australian politician, was born in Murray Bridge, South Australia, and was educated at Gawler. Like his brother Clyde Cameron, he became a shearer and an official of the Australian Workers Union, and was also active in the Australian Labor Party.
Donald Nicholl Donald Nicholl (1923-1997) taught university students in history and religious studies at Edinburgh University, Keele University in Staffordshire, and in Cowell College at the University of California, Santa Cruz, before becoming rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies at Jerusalem from 1981 to 1985, and, subsequently, senior research fellow at the Multi-Faith Centre, Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham.
Donald Norman Donald A. Norman is a professor emeritus of cognitive science at University of California, San Diego and a Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University, but nowadays works mostly with cognitive science in the domain of usability engineering.
Donald Norman Cameron Donald Norman Cameron (3 November 1851 - 17 February 1931), Australian politician, was born in Launceston, Tasmania, the son of a colonial politician. He was sent to Scotland for his education and graduated from St Andrews University.
Donald Olding Hebb Donald Olding Hebb (July 22, 1904 – August 20, 1985) was a psychologist who was influential in the area of neuropsychology, where he sought to understand how the function of neurons contributed to psychological processes such as learning. He has been described as the father of neuropsychology and neural networks.
Donald Orchard Donald Orchard (born April 11, 1946) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1977 to 1995, and was a cabinet minister in the Progressive Conservative governments of Sterling Lyon and Gary Filmon.
Donald P. Hodel Donald Paul Hodel (born May 23, 1935) is a former United States Secretary of Energy and Secretary of the Interior, and Chairman of the company FreeEats.com/ccAdvertising, which has had a controversial role disseminating push polls for the Economic Freedom Fund.
Donald Penobscot Donald Penobscot is a fictional character from the TV series M*A*S*H, played by two different actors, Beeson Carroll and former football player and Tarzan actor Mike Henry. His last name is perhaps inspired by the Penobscot River in Maine, the state from where the novel's author, Richard Hooker, hails.
Donald Pleasence Donald Pleasence, OBE (October 5, 1919 – February 2, 1995) was an English actor. His high work rate in international cinema earned him the distinction of being the most prolific film actor at the time of his death with over 500 screen credits.
Donald Pringle Donald James Pringle (May 1 1932, Prestwich, Manchester, England – October 4 1975, Nairobi, Kenya) was an East African cricketer. He represented East Africa in two One day Internationals in the inaugural 1975 World Cup.
Donald Ratajczak Donald Ratajczak, PhD is a economist known initially as a professor at Georgia State University. Throughout the 1980s to present day he has been quoted on radio, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
Donald Regan Donald Thomas Regan (December 21 1918 – June 10 2003) was the 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury, from 1981 to 1985, and Chief of Staff from 1985 to 1987 in the Reagan administration, where he advocated supply-side economics and tax cuts to create jobs and stimulate production. Regan was criticized for his prime-ministerial style of service and for his involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair.
Donald Reilly Donald Reilly (born 11 November 1933 in Scranton, Pennsylvania; died 18 June 2006) was a cartoonist best known for his long association with The New Yorker magazine. His syle of drawing was to sketch quickly to achieve a feeling of spontaneity and to use his cartoons to make a social commentary on the times.
Donald Richie Donald Richie (born 1924) is an American-born author who has written a number of books about the Japanese people and Japanese cinema. Living in Japan for half a century, he has provided insight into Japanese culture for English-speaking readers.
Donald Roden Donald Roden is a professor of Japanese History at Rutgers. He has written about a variety of subjects dealing with East Asian history including Japanese baseball, Taisho culture, and foreigners in Meiji Japan.
Donald Rodney Donald Rodney (born May 18 1961 - died March 4 1998) was a British artist. He was a leading figure in Britain's Black Arts Movement of the 1980s and became recognised as one of the most innovative and versatile artists of his generation.
Donald Roebling Donald Roebling (1908–1959) was an eccentric twentieth century American philanthropist and inventor. He is most famous for inventing the amphtrack in 1937, which he originally intended to be a hurricane rescue device.
Donald Roebling Estate The Donald Roebling Estate (also known as the Spotswood or Spottiswoode or Spottiswoode) is a historic site in Clearwater, Florida, United States. It was home to inventor Donald Roebling, and is located at 700 Orange Avenue.
Donald Roller Wilson Donald Roller Wilson is an artist who uses some strange items in his paintings, such as dogs and cats, chimpanzees, dill pickles, wooden matches, olives, asparagus stalks, and even cigarettes. He was born in Houston, Texas and is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Donald Royal Donald Adam Royal (born May 22 1966 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 3rd round (52nd overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft. A 6'8" small forward from the University of Notre Dame, Royal played in 8 NBA seasons for five different teams.
Donald son of Ragnall Donald son of Ragnall was an Norse-Gael and the ancestor of the MacDonalds (MacDonald means 'Sons of Donald'). Donald was the grandson of Somerled another Norse-Gael and son of Ragnall (Norse: Rognvald, Gaelic: Ragnall).
Donald S. Jones Born in Madison, WI, Don S. Jones graduated from the University of Wisconsin, earned a MSA Degree from George Washington University, completed the Naval Postgraduate School course in National Security Affairs and attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
Donald Simpson Bell Donald Simpson Bell VC (3 December 1890-July 10 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Donald Sinclair (hotel owner) Donald Sinclair (10 July 1909 - 1981) was the owner of the Gleneagles Hotel in Torquay, which he had acquired after an extensive career in the British Navy. He was the inspiration for the character Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, due to his stuffy, snobbish and eccentric treatment of his guests, which included John Cleese and members of the Monty Python cast.
Donald Sinclair (veterinary surgeon) Donald Sinclair (1910 - June 28 1995) was a British veterinary surgeon made famous as the eccentric character Siegfried Farnon in the semi-autobiographical books of James Herriot (Alf Wight), later adapted for film and television as All Creatures Great and Small.
Donald Smaltz Donald C. Smaltz is California lawyer who was appointed as Independent Counsel to investigate charges that Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy had received improper gifts from companies with business before his department.
Donald Stewart Donald James Stewart (17 October 1920 – 23 August 1992) was Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) from 1970 to 1987 for the Western Isles. He also served as President of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1982 to 1987.
Donald Sultan Donald Sultan (born 1951 in Asheville, North Carolina) is an American artist, known for large-scale still life paintings executed with bold contrasts of bright color and deep black forms, tight, nearly abstract compositions, and unorthodox media.
Donald Swann Donald IbrahĂm Swann (September 30, 1923–March 23, 1994) was a British composer, musician and entertainer. He is best known to the general public for his partnership of writing and performing comic songs with Michael Flanders (see Flanders and Swann).
Donald Thompson (judge) Donald Thompson is a former Oklahoma judge who on June 29, 2006 was found guilty on four counts of indecent exposure after using a penis pump while presiding over court cases. The jury recommended 4 years in prison and $40,000 per count in fines.
Donald Thomson Donald Fergusson Thomson OBE (1901 – 1970) was an Australian anthropologist and ornithologist who was largely responsible for turning the Caledon Bay Crisis into a "decisive moment in the history of Aboriginal-European relations". He is remembered as a friend of the Yolngu people, and as a champion of understanding, by non-Indigenous Australians, of the culture and society of Indigenous Australians.
Donald Trefusis Professor Donald Trefusis is an eccentric (gay) Senior Tutor and professor of philology at the University of Cambridge in several of Stephen Fry's works, including his novel The Liar and twenty-two radio broadcasts, published as essays in Paperweight.
Donald Trelford Donald Trelford is a British journalist and academic, who was editor of The Observer newspaper from 1975 to 1993. He was also a director of The Observer from 1975 to 1993 and Chief Executive from 1992 to 1993.
Donald Trump in the media In 1989 and 1990 Donald Trump sponsored The Tour de Trump road bicycle race held along the East Coast of the United States and ended with a time trial at Trump's Atlantic City casino. The Tour DuPont replaced the Tour de Trump, from 1991 to 1996.
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