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  2. Bill (given name) - Wikipedia

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    Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarly in the sound.

  3. Bill Smith (Canadian musician) - Wikipedia

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    Saxophone, clarinet. William Ernest Smith (usually called Bill Smith) (born 12 May 1938) [1] is a Canadian writer, editor, record producer, saxophonist, and clarinetist of English birth. He has served as the editor of CODA magazine since 1976, and is a co-founder of Sackville Records, a Canadian record label that specialized in jazz.

  4. Online Safety Bill (Sri Lanka) - Wikipedia

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    Online Safety Bill (Sri Lanka) The Online Safety Bill is a Sri Lankan Internet safety bill aimed at regulating its citizens' Internet usage. It was announced in September 2023 and passed by Parliament on 24 January 2024 by a 108–62 vote. The bill has been criticised by human rights groups, journalists and opposition politicians as a means of ...

  5. Bill May (synchronized swimmer) - Wikipedia

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    In 2008, May performed in Cirque du Soleil's water-based show, O.He was paid $100 for each performance. In addition, he later showed Natalie Fletcher, an up-and-coming synchronized swimmer who would go on to win 13-15 nationals, around the set of Cirque du Soleil, an excursion organized by Tammy McGregor, former Olympian.

  6. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Wikipedia

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    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is an American private foundation founded by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. Based in Seattle, Washington , it was launched in 2000 and is reported to be the second largest charitable foundation in the world , [7] [8] holding $69 billion in assets as of 2020. [4]

  7. Bill Bellamy - Wikipedia

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    Actor, comedian. Years active. 1985–present. Spouse. Kristen Baker (2001–present) [2] Children. 2 [3] William Bellamy (born April 7, 1965) [4] is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Bellamy first gained national notoriety on HBO's Russell Simmons ' Def Comedy Jam, [5] where he is credited for creating or coining the phrase "booty call ...

  8. Force Bill - Wikipedia

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    The Force Bill, formally titled " An Act further to provide for the collection of duties on imports ", 4 Stat. 632 (1833), refers to legislation enacted by the 22nd U.S. Congress on March 2, 1833, during the nullification crisis . Passed by Congress at the urging of President Andrew Jackson, the Force Bill consisted of eight sections expanding ...

  9. United States fifty-dollar bill - Wikipedia

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    The United States fifty-dollar bill (US$50) is a denomination of United States currency. The 18th U.S. president (1869-1877), Ulysses S. Grant, is featured on the obverse, while the U.S. Capitol is featured on the reverse. All current-issue $50 bills are Federal Reserve Notes . As of December 2018, the average life of a $50 bill in circulation ...