James Murray (current director of United States Secret Service) will be retiring from his position after 30 year tenure. According to a source, he plans to join social media company Snap Inc., and will report directly to its CEO Evan Spiegel.
Murray's 27-year career included roles as special agent, investigator, deputy director of protection operations, and director. He was the 26th director in the Secret Service. He will retire July 30, 2022.
Murray was involved with the Secret Service's planning and coordination of its global protective mission. This included investigations into threats to presidential candidate and transitions. Murray was also responsible for the Secret Service’s investigation into financial crimes and its response to COVID-19.
Murray has been involved in numerous other projects. For example, he appeared in the Billy the Kid/Elizabeth I episode of "Drunk History: UK" (2017). He has also had his works released by internationally acclaimed labels, like Ultimae Records. Murray's compositions are often characterized by strong conceptual themes, a light touch and a distinctive sonic palette.
Murray was born in Staten Island and graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School with a Bachelor of Science in 2006. Upon graduation, he studied at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he met future co-stars Brian Quinn, Joe Gatto, and Sal Vulcano. Later, he went to Indiana University to study economics for a Master in Arts.
Afterward, Murray served as a special agent in the New York Field Office. He returned to Staten Island in 1946 after his service with New York Field Office. There he became deputy assistant director protective operations.
Murray was appointed director earlier this year. Murray's decision to leave the Secret Service is not surprising. However, there have been several scandals within the Secret Service. Murray has been fired before.
Before taking the top job with the Secret Service, Murray worked in the U.S. Army Reserve and served in the Department of Transportation. Murray was a former colonial administrator and served as a military commander. Murray commanded a battalion involved in the Siege of LOUISBOURG during the Battle of PLAINS of ABRAHAM. Until British warships arrived, the garrison was held hostage by the undefeated French forces. Murray was still in charge of Quebec after the siege.
After taking the position of director, Murray worked to professionalize the Secret Service. He was instrumental in resetting mobile devices to factory settings during a three-month-long system migration. Another is his decision to allow former political appointee Tom Ornato to work as a political adviser.
Murray's transition into the private sector will take place in August, and his last day with the Secret Service is expected to be July 30. His next step will be as the head of security for Snapchat.
FAQ
What is the most mysterious area on earth?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
What is it that makes this place so interesting? Because it is unlike any other spot on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's see how this incredible destination became famous for its mystery.
Antarctica: The South Pole
It is not known why Antarctica was called Antarctica. Some say it means "land on ice." Others believe it derives from Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. According to legend, one twin was born in winter. Therefore, the name antarctic.
Others think the name came from the Greek words anti, meaning against, and tropos meaning turn. This would be land turned away form the sun.
Whatever the reason, Antarctica has always held a special fascination for people.
It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. It is too cold to support trees, plants, and animals.
This frozen wasteland is still alive.
It is home to approximately 90 percent of all life on Earth. You can find approximately half the world's species of animal and plant plants here.
What makes Antarctica so special? Here, water is frozen into ice rather than vaporizing into the air.
This results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These floating glaciers cover over 80%. They continue to grow in size each year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
The sea level will rise up to 200 feet if melting continues. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
However, not all scientists believe this to be bad news. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. They claim that the melting of ice sheets could accelerate as temperatures rise. This would lead to flooding that removes tons of toxic chemicals and soil from our bodies.
Others warn that this theory sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie.
Why do actors end up on the blacklist?
Actors are more likely to be rejected than writers. An actor will probably be rejected quite often. But it doesn't matter because eventually, you'll find someone who loves you.
Actors are often very talented and can make a living anywhere. Actors aren't always interested in making a living. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. It's likely that you will be acting if your passion is acting.
It is possible to be told that you are not suitable for the role, or that you are too old or too young. You might also lose your audition for a film role. This happens all the time.
After you've been cast, there may be criticism. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
Sometimes they might ask you to change how you speak. Sometimes they ask for you to sound like a male or female. They will usually ask you to sound better.
Negative criticisms are best ignored. Actors can feel like they have failed when they are told they did something wrong. However, they aren't doing anything wrong.
They were not born with the talent that would make them famous. Sometimes, no matter what they do, they just don't fit the bill.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others believe actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are many roles available, and you will find them.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
What is the most secretive town in the world?
The answer may shock you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. It was also known as the City of Destruction according to the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just moved to another town.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
The border of Austria and Germany is at Zugspitze. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why do some disappear while others survive? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? What makes a place disappear?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory claims that the town never existed at all.
The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. These include the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), the organization that sets film ratings and RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America), the company that sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
The fact is that regardless of how secretive any group may be, someone somewhere knows exactly who they are. They shouldn't be fearful, however.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they help us make better choices.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
They allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
We can trust them and can disregard their advice if it is not in line with our preferences.
They are more powerful than ever because we chose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
And see why they're so important.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
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Hollywood Actors and Actresses with PhDs
Many well-known people have PhDs. These include Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates. Nikola Tesla and Marie Curie are among the many famous scientists.
Some celebrities, such as actor Tom Hanks and singer Barbra Strreisand, had Ph.D. degrees.
These stars received their doctorates at universities all over the world. Many of these celebrities became successful business leaders and entrepreneurs after earning their PhDs.
Some other actors and actresses that have PhDs are:
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Actor David Schwimmer received an MBA at Columbia University Business School. He also attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.
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Jennifer Aniston, an actor, graduated from Dartmouth College after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree. Harvard University gave her her Master's Degree, in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management.
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Julia Roberts, actress, studied Biology and Public Administration at Yale University. She then earned her Masters of Public Administration from Georgetown University.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated Brown University with a Bachelors of Fine Art. He received his Doctorate in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Stanford University.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal is an actor. She graduated from Barnard College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Columbia University awarded her her Master of Social Work.
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Sarah Jessica Parker, actress was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Wellesley College. Columbia University awarded her a master's degree in clinical psychology.
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Sandra Bullock, actress, received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California Berkeley. She went on to receive her Masters of Education degree from UCLA.
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Reese Witherspoon is an actress who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Tulane University. After that, she earned her Master of International Affairs at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Actress Michelle Williams graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduating from Wesleyan University, she went on to earn her Master of Arts in Psychology at Boston University.
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Actress Shailene Woolley graduated from Brigham Young University Hawaii with a Bachelor in Arts. Then, she went to San Francisco State University graduate school to obtain her Master's Degree in Environmental Studies.
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Will Smith, actor graduated from Howard University after receiving a bachelor's in Communications. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration at Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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Actress Queen Latifah graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her Master of Public Hygiene was then obtained from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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Amy Adams, an actress graduated from Juilliard School after receiving her Bachelor of Music degree. She received her Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Halle Berry, an actor, graduated from American Conservatory Theater in New York with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from Carnegie Mellon University.
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Brittany Murphy, an actor, graduated Santa Monica High School with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. Then, she graduated from Santa Monica High School with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts. She received her Masters of Fine Arts (Acting) at New York Film Academy.