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When Pablo Francisco jolts himself onto the stage, his unmatched energy and creativity bring his audiences to their feet with boisterous laughter and applause. [1]

Another great stand up comedy clip by Pablo Francisco. [2]

Francisco’s enormous popularity has driven his MySpace Comedy page into the top 25 out of 33,000, placing Pablo’s page in the top three most visited on the site. [1]

His stand-up act was finally introduced to America at large when he landed his own half-hour comedy special on Comedy Central Presents in 2000. [3]

Add a resume and photos to this page with IMDb Resume. [4]

NYC Underground Comedy Fest, iiF U CANT TAKE ANYMORE SHiiT <3, Richard Pryor the King of Comedy, Slade's Treehouse, Kirkland Laugh's ! [5]

, in Tucson, Arizona) is a Hispanic -American stand-up comedian of Chilean origin. [...] Francisco is widely recognized within the comedy business for his ability to do vocal impressions of famous people including Jackie Chan, Don LaFontaine, Aaron Neville, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Casey Kasem, Keanu Reeves, John Madden, Michael J. Fox, Jerry Springer, William Hung, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey, as well as sound effects and character voices like Count Dracula (as a Spanish Radio DeeJay), Droopy Dog, Chris Rock, Tony Montana, R2-D2, Kermit the Frog, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ozzy Osbourne, Ricky Martin, Dennis Hopper, Aladdin, George Clooney, Dennis Haysbert, Anthony Sullivan(pitchman), Christopher Walken and Mr. Magoo. [3]

Get the details on this year’s free Comedy Central Park concert in New York City, featuring Gabriel Iglesias and Pablo Francisco. [...] It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo’s audience as his fans await their favorite impressions, while being surprised by his unpredictable transformations. [...] One show sold out over 10,000 tickets in just 6 minutes, proving Pablo is truly an international comedy cult phenomenon. [1]

His personal favorite venue is The Improv at the Irvine Spectrum Center, which is where his 2004 DVD Bits and Pieces was filmed. [3]

No videos found for this artist. [6]

Pablo is so virally spread that his appeal has not only taken the US by storm, but has spread across Europe as well. [...] Francisco’s fan base is exploding worldwide, making him one of the internet’s most viral comics. [1]

Sources:
[1] Comedy Central Comedians | Pablo Francisco
[2] Pablo Francisco - Music - Video
[3] Pablo Francisco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] Pablo Francisco
[5] Pablo Francisco on MySpace Comedy - Comic Clips, Funny Videos & Jokes
[6] Pablo Francisco - Yahoo! Music

The new service point called “All Services: Ask Here” will be staffed almost exclusively by Drake Library Student Service staff. [1]

Though he drilled only three oil wells in his lifetime, Edwin Drake (1819-1880) is known as the “Father of the Petroleum Industry” because the technology he devised to drill the first commercial oil well in the United States revolutionized how crude oil was produced and launched the large-scale petroleum industry. [2]

South African-born sculptor Ledelle Moe will present her most recently completed collection of work, “Memorial (Collapse)” at Drake University’s Anderson Gallery. [3]

), also known as Colonel Drake, was an American oil driller, popularly credited with being the first to drill for oil in the United States. [4]

The work draws from the 2001 collapse of the World Trade Center towers in New York City, and the willful destruction of religious statues of Hindu gods in Indian and political statues in the Middle East. [3]

Seneca Oil, originally called the Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company, was founded by George Bissell and Jonathan Eveleth. [4]

The exhibit opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. [3]

Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. [1]

Approximately 50 students at Drake University have organized a week-long Mardi Gras-themed relief effort to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. [5]

Drake decided to drill in the manner of salt well drillers. [4]

“The growth in our first-year class is testimony to the hard work and creativity of our admission and financial aid staff, and to the participation of dozens of faculty and staff in a coordinated, collective effort that clearly bore results,” Drake President David Maxwell told faculty and staff in the University’s annual Fall Convocation. [5]

Edwin Laurentine Drake, born on March 11, 1819, in Greenville County, New York, grew up on family farms in New York and Vermont. [2]

They created the company after catching wind of reports that petroleum collected from an oil spring in Titusville, Pennsylvania was suitable for use as lamp fuel. [4]

The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. [1]

The next morning Drake’s driller, Billy Smith, looked into the hole in preparation for another day’s work. [4]

Sources:
[1] Cowles Library
[2] Edwin Drake: Biography from Answers.com
[3] Drake News Releases
[4] Edwin Drake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[5] On Campus - The Drake University Faculty & Staff Newsletter

A student at UC Berkeley, William Hung studies Civil Engineering, but he decided to pursue his dream of singing professionally, when he auditioned for TV’s American Idol, singing and dancing to Ricky Martin’s She Bangs. [1]

While studying civil engineering at University of California, Berkeley, Hung was inspired to audition for the third season of American Idol in San Francisco during September 2003 after winning a talent contest at his dormitory, Clark Kerr Campus. [2]

When I first saw Hong Kong-born UC Berkeley engineering student William Hung sing that Ricky Martin song on Fox’s “American Idol” last January, I tried to ignore it. [3]

Claim: American Idol favorite William Hung died of a heroin overdose. [4]

He was dropped from the contest before he completed the song, but his charm and attitude were a big hit with the viewing public, and the ensuing weeks brought a wave of articles, fan-mail and petitions calling to bring Hung back to the show, even as a guest commentator. [1]

“As an Asian-American male, I think he’s honest with himself,” said Hou, proud, in a strange way, that some dorky-looking Asian American with a Hong Kong accent and no singing talent is making it happen. [3]

Remixes of Hung’s audition performance topped song request lists at a number of radio stations. [2]

Las Vegas, NV - Kitschy American Idol Star William Hung, famous for his botching of Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs,” was found dead yesterday, apparently of an intentional heroin overdose. [4]

William Hung became famous by performing badly in a televised audition for the talent show American Idol. [1]

In mid-July 2004, a rumor began to circulate that William Hung had died of a heroin overdose. [4]

Hung’s tone-deaf performance of the Ricky Martin tune “She Bangs” was greeted with sneers by judge Simon Cowell, but Hung’s plucky reply became famous: “I already gave my best, and I have no regrets at all.” [1]

He was the final auditioner on the January 15, 2004, installment, the coup de gr?ce of an hour-long episode that showcased other would-be pop stars, mostly lacking in talent. [...] His character gets discovered as a singer, and helps a woman protect her business from her jealous, conniving elder sister. [...] Originally from Sha Tin, Hong Kong, Hung moved to Camden, New Jersey, in 1993 and graduated from the John H. Francis Polytechnic High School in Los Angeles. [...] Ron Lin, former editor in chief of the UC Berkeley’s Daily Californian notes that “(i)t’s really difficult for Asian American males to break through and (Hung) may not be the most appealing example.” [2]

Sources:
[1] William Hung: Biography from Answers.com
[2] William Hung - Wikipedia
[3] William Hung: Racism, Or Magic?
[4] snopes.com: William Hung Death Hoax

Adam Richman grew up in Allentown, PA. [1]

Biography: Adam Richman grew up in Allentown, PA. [2]

Richman has opened for artists ranging from The Roots to Simple Plan and now-labelmate Matisyahu. [3]

Though he officially debuted with 2001’s Two, an acoustic album, 2004’s The Patience EP and the following year’s Patience and Science (recorded in his parents’ basement, entirely on his own) were his first widely distributed releases. [1]

Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Richman grew up recording songs using piano and guitar on a multi-track tape player. [3]

Watch free music videos, tune in to AOL Radio, get free music downloads, read music news, and search for your favorite music artists. [2]

Prior to reaching his teenage years, he became familiar with the guitar and piano and was already recording himself with the aid of his computer. [1]

To share this media with a friend, you must have AIM installed. [2]

He was on the 2006 Rock Boat “floating festival”. [...] Richman also works as a producer, including records such as Speechwriters LLC ’s The Bull Moose After Party. [...] Richman spent nine months working with a professional production team on an album project before scrapping it, realizing that he was sacrificing creative control in exchange for things he had already learned. [3]

No Flickr photos found for this artist. [4]

In 2005, having been signed by the indie label Or Music, he appeared at SXSW, and toured nationally to support his first full-length album, Patience and Science, opening for artists such as Puffy AmiYumi and Better than Ezra, and joined in the frantic “Around the Clock Tour” with The Rocket Summer, This Day and Age, Socratic, and Sherwood. [1]

No music news found for this artist. [...] No upcoming concerts found for this artist. [4]

Sources:
[1] Adam Richman: Information from Answers.com
[2] Adam Richman - AOL Music
[3] Adam Richman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] Adam Richman - Yahoo! Music

Sneaky Castro consists of local unknowns from outside any current scene. [1]

Aint no such thing as an extra sneaky castro!!! [2]

Dan, Steve and Bryan say hello, and enjoy. [3]

A sexual endeavor in which the male participant informs the female that he will be performing a “Sneaky Castro”, but instead of wasting a perfectly good Cuban cigar, inserts his finger and carries on similarly top the Sneaky Castro. [4]

I gave her a Sneaky Castro last night and now the place smells like a Cuban whorehouse. [5]

Frank (guitarist) previous band is playing a reunion show for a benefit at the space Tuesday. [3]

The latest netSounds show is now available to download. [...] Recently the tunes on the page were reviewed by ICA magazine, lots of promise a bit coralo a bit fratellies (apparently!) Supported up and coming band little comets at Madhatters Supported Complete Stone Roses at the Ironworks on boxing day, then appeared at the market bar again with 11 mile drive. [2]

He then smokes the cigar while blowing the smoke into his partners orafice. [5]

Sneaky Castro Formed in March 2008 Just arrived on the scene with a bang, with our debut gig at madhatters in June 2008, Followed by a set at the Spot the Differents Festival at Hootanannies, then back to madhatters and then across to the famous Market Bar for a support slot with The 28 jacks. [2]

This must take place on cubas birthday which is the 28th of June. [4]

Recently played The Inverness biggy the Ironworks on August 1st 2008 to take part in The Northlander / 2nd year birthday party, playing alongside Lowtide revelry, The Leonard Jones Potential and Page 6. [2]

Keep the Change Ya Filthy Animal. [3]

That ho’s poosay is so worn she couldnt even tell if I gave her an Extra Sneaky Castro. [4]

Thanks for listening to BRAVE on myspace? our new album ‘Monuments’ is now available at www. [3]

Sources:
[1] Sneaky Castro - ReverbNation
[2] Sneaky Castro on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music …
[3] Sneaky Castro on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music …
[4] Urban Dictionary: extra sneaky castro
[5] Urban Dictionary: Sneaky Castro