, . At age 19, Christina joined an agency and started her career in acting and modeling. Both boys had taken their first step there, and Matthew had lived for that swimming pool," he wrote. And his candidates all lost, Moore says. He attended but did not graduate from UO, as he left the school with several credit hours still owing. Phil Knight speaks to the media in 2012. [14], The first Tiger samples would take more than a year to be shipped to Knight; during that time he found a job as an accountant in Portland. VIP: 2 . . And yet if Drazan pulls out the victory, itll be Knight who gets the credit which, in this state, would be a major first for him. Being the youngest in a family of musically/technically gifted children Christina had experimented with the violin, cello and flute by the age of 5 and started singing a year later. Get all the help you can. . He attended Cleveland High School in Portland. lots and lots of movies. [98][99], He donated $3.5 million to Republican Knute Buehler during the 2018 Oregon gubernatorial election. While most people tend to think of the Maldives as the epicenter of romance (and it certainly is that), it has so much more to offer. At age 19, Christina joined an agency and started her career in acting He just never moved voters to come along with him.. It's a boy. A giant sculpture at the Nike headquarters. By becoming intimately acquainted with editing in the post-production process, Christina came to understand what makes a great actor in terms of the nuances of continuity. Eventually Knight struck up a deep and meaningful friendship with Bowerman. On Knight's Wikipedia page, it lists three children: Matthew (who died in a scuba diving accident), Travis, and a daughter, Christina. [4], Knight was born in Portland, Oregon, to Bill Knight, a lawyer turned newspaper publisher, and his wife, Lota Cloy (ne Hatfield) Knight. More recently she stars as American lesbian Zoe in the psychological thriller, Sinner due for release toward the end of this year alongside Working for Willy, a mockumentary where she plays Dina, girlfriend to delusional screenwriter Stephen van Niekerk of Isidingo fame. But Kotek has struggled to push past Drazan, the former GOP house leader whos only been in politics for three years. A second, more recent photo depicts a T-55 on a heavy flatbed reportedly in the Russian-occupied Black Sea port of Berdyansk, also in Zaporizhzhia. [1] In April 2023, Knight along with his family was ranked by Forbes as the 24th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $47.7 billion. , Contrary to press reports, which claim that Knight financed the whole library renovation project, Knight only financed a portion of the library's renovation. [48], Major gifts include funds supporting the renovation of the Knight Library and construction of the Knight Law Center. . A lifelong Democrat, Kotek is the states furthest-left nominee yet a policy advocate for a childrens group and a food bank before she was the legislatures longest-serving speaker. - . In 2006 she wrote Karmica, combing the genres of "bro-noir", detective fiction and superhero live-action. . It is hard enough out there. How to solve today's Wordle with hints, clues and the solution. Christina Knight is on Facebook. "We were sad to leave the old house, of course. , 100%. [15], Knight's first sales, were made out of a now storied green Plymouth Valiant automobile at track meets across the Pacific Northwest. . He was previously the chairman and CEO of the global sports equipment and apparel giant . https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/phil-knight-4361.php. "Phil Knight: How He Empowers Others", The Woman's Conference. Knight ran track at the University of Oregon and created Nike shoes with his former track coach, Bill Bowerman. [72] Kilkenny had neither a college degree nor any prior experience in athletics administration. 1993. His ambition was to import high-quality and low-cost running shoes from Japan into the American market. He was born as Philip Hampson Knight on February 24, 1938, as the son of lawyer turned newspaper publisher William W. Knight, and his wife Lota. Christina is professionally known for her authenticity, wit and sensitivity to all aspects of the filmmaking process. : , , , .. Ever since doing bridge swinging during her appearance on the magazine show Top Billing, has suffered from tinnitus. [86] For his "contributions to business, corporate and philanthropic leadership", Knight was elected to the 2015 American Academy of Arts and Sciences membership class. [73], In October 2008, Knight and his wife pledged US$100 million to the OHSU Cancer Institute, the largest gift in the history of Oregon Health & Science University. He collaborated with his former coach Bowerman to form a partnership to distribute the shoes in America, and thus the company Blue Ribbon Sports was born in 1964. Christina hosted on SABC 3, interviewing entertainment stars and Family passions and reputation stand behind the wines of California's wine families. . . Kotek should have been a lock to become Oregons next governor when she launched her campaign earlier this year. . . . Christina Knight Friend: Tiger Woods Friend: Bill Bowerman During the . . . [23] Laika Studio's 2005 short film Moongirl was dedicated to Matthew's memory. . Responsibly drive company van to transport residents to appointments and leisure . Today Nike is a multinational with its presence in several countries all over the world and is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment. Based on experience of developing movement at a young age during eisteddfods, at age fifteen, Christina spent 8 months training, inspired by Michael Flately's Lord of the Dance and became Irish Dance national gold/silver and bronze medalist. | Douglas County Museum of History & Natural History", "Notable Oregonians: Phil Knight Innovator, Business Leader", Anne M. 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Knight - Special Contribution", "Phil Knight's influence transforms University of Oregon athletics", "Five Direct-Elects for the Class of 2012 Announced By the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame", "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement", "Phil Knight recognized by AAAS for business and philanthropic contributions", "American Academy of Arts and Sciences - Newly Elected Members". But when her numbers didnt budge, Knight switched tactics and threw $1.5m at Drazan. . He was part of the track and field club under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon with whom he would later co-found Nike. In 1964, they each put up $500 to start what would become Nike, then called. Knight offered an endorsement deal to the tennis superstar John McEnroe, and this proved to be one of his best marketing moves. 10 . . 7000 . Knight began his career as a rapper under the name "Chilly Tee". by Phil Knight, the co-founder of Nike. By 1969, these early sales allowed Knight to leave his accountant job and work full-time for Blue Ribbon Sports. [63] In April 2000, student leaders began organizing an anti-sweatshop and fair labor practices campaign, and called for Dave Frohnmayer, president of the school, to support the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC). . x50. $2.5 billion, according to our most recent tally. Plus, make things more interesting with competitive Wordle! dance track called "Bliss". : Where is Christina Knight?! -. In spite of the criticisms Nike remained one of the worlds largest shoemakers. If Republicans win the race for Oregon governor, it will be down to one man: Phil Knight. The economist is married to Penelope "Penny" Knight, his starsign is Pisces and he is now 84 years of age. Stumping for Kotek in Portland last month Bernie Sanders called out Knight as a corrupting influence. [1] As of February 15, 2023, Knight was ranked by Forbes as the 17th richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$41.5 billion. 3, as well as being very active in music production. . And its Knight whos kept the door propped open for them. , . These include Stanford Prof Kerry Patterson's Crucial Conversation, William Ury's Power Of A Positive No. 48 He made his 23000 million dollar fortune with Co-founder and Chairman Nike, Inc.. , . And they always have a strong sound in the name, a letter like "K" or "X," that sticks in the mind. 6 . . In September 2017, Knight decided to come out of retirement to put black back in the UNC jerseys for the Phil Knight Classic in Portland, Oregon. A second son, Matthew, died in 2004 and is survived by a wife and two sons. [40], In 2016, it was announced that Knight contributed $400 million to start the Knight-Hennessy Scholars graduate-level education program inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship. The companys escalating fame allowed Knight to rope in more world famous sportspeople like Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, Charles Barkley, and Tiger Woods for endorsements. , . In late 2003, Knight appointed his son to the board and, after Vinton had stepped downprior to leaving the company with a severance packageKnight rebranded the company Laika. "[74], In October 2010, Knight donated several million dollars to the Catlin Gabel School to establish a scholarship for incoming freshmen students. "When Things Don't Go Right: What Nike Learned In China,". . Grier claimed the WRC had not yet incorporated, had not yet filed as a non-profit, and served no public purpose justifying a dues payment. Christina hosted on SABC 3, interviewing entertainment stars and Knight grew up in the Portland area, where his father co-founded the multibillion-dollar sports-gear behemoth, which officially became Nike about two years before Travis was born in 1973. Four generations at Dixonville, Oregon, 1938. . Jeff Johnson, a friend of Knight and an employee of Blue Ribbon Sports suggested naming the new company Nike after the Greek winged goddess of victory. , 1,15. [79] On June 25, 2015, OHSU met that $500 million goal, and Knight announced his upcoming $500 million donation, to bring the total to $1 billion raised. Knight says he is far more conservative than Nike and that his views dont represent the companys. [66] In a public statement, Knight criticized the WRC for having unrealistic provisions and called it misguided, while praising the FLA for being "balanced" in its approach. , , . , , , . 10 . He graduated with a master's degree in business administration from Stanford in 1962. She started singing and acting at a very early , . . in 1959 in just three years. And in this race to govern Oregon, a bastion of west coast liberalism, Knight has thrown full support behind the Republican Christine Drazan, an anti-abortion, tough-on-crime former lobbyist pushing election integrity. He announced in June 2015 that he would step down as the company's chairman though he did not specify a date. . -. Coraline was a financial success and Travis Knight was then promoted into the roles of Laika CEO and president. . Social liberals and fiscal conservatives. But Johnsons campaign was damaged by her aggressively pro-gun response to the Uvalde school shooting (the 71-year-old, who favors stronger background checks, is not only a proud machine gun owner, but a robust gun collector) and her reluctance to condemn Confederate flag-waving supporters. . Getting help really is just a part of that lifelong search for wisdom. [5][6][7] He grew up in the Portland neighborhood of Eastmoreland, and attended Cleveland High School. : 50 . Today Nike is a multinational with its presence in several countries all over the world and is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment. , [54][49], In August 2007, Knight announced that he and his wife would be donating US$100 million to found the UO Athletics Legacy Fund to help support all athletic programs at the university. . University President Dave Frohnmayer subsequently signed a one-year contract with the WRC; Knight then withdrew a US$30 million commitment toward the Autzen Stadium expansion project and offered no further donations to the university. 100%. , , He loved running from a young age and was a key member of the track team. Knight donated US $105 million to the Stanford GSB in 2006, which was at that time the largest ever individual donation to an American business school. , 5. . . Nike flew around battlefields rewarding the victors with glory and fame, symbolized by a wreath of Laurel leaves (Bay leaves).Statuette of goddess Nike found in Vani, Georgia.Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings,. . [82], In 2000, Knight was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame for his Special Contribution to Sports in Oregon. -. Knight is a registered Republican and a frequent contributor to Republican political candidates in Oregon. After all, this is the Just Do It brand that champions Serena Williams, that kneels with Colin Kaepernick, that featured Argentinas first trans female soccer player in a recent advertisement. 500 . . Also studying Professor Natalie Shilling's English in America, a description of language variation in American English which considers the descriptive, theoretical, and applied ramifications of dialects in American society, Christina continues to nurture a unique coaching style tailored for local actors based on first-hand experience with their vocal challenges. Fundamentally influenced by the styles of Mel Churcher, Ivana Chubbuck, David Mamet and Patrick Tucker, Christina adopted an anthropological and social approach to studying acting,Her interest in cognitive sciences and the human condition in the field of acting, opened up an innovative method of research. , She took lessons from both Shirley McClean and Goldie Hawn on how to animate physical beauty in the manner of an unassuming siren. 8048/JAZ2018-014. To help his cause, Knight endorsed Betsy Johnson, an independent candidate who promised a direct line to her chief benefactor; the lifer in the state legislature holds common cause with abortion rights advocates and the NRA. Historically, Knight had been quite content doing business with Oregons Democratic governors not least John Kitzhaber, a local legend elected to an unprecedented four terms before an ethics scandal forced him from office in 2015. Before cofounding Nike, Knight sold Japanese running shoes from the trunk of his car. [75], On May 18, 2012, Knight contributed US$65,000 to a higher education Political Action Committee (PAC) formed by Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle. 3- . Besides being fiercely pro-Trump, she is also against transgender athletes in competition. In response, athletic director Pat Kilkenny said: "This extraordinary gift will set Oregon athletics on a course toward certain self sufficiency and create the flexibility and financial capacity for the university to move forward with the new athletic arena." , . . , age and was no stranger to performance and the use of the imagination. 20 . The initiative will be housed at Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and is set to study the cognitive decline and degenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. , . . , , , , , . . , , , , . From Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to Michael Shermer's Believing Brain and Daniel Coyle's Talent Code, Christina developed a comprehensive body of reference work, focused for the actor on the nature of how belief systems are born, formed, reinforced, challenged, changed, and extinguished. Text size. Could it impact at a local level? . "[39], In 2006, Knight donated US$105 million to the Stanford Graduate School of Business, which, at the time, was the largest ever individual donation to a U.S. business school. Aviator. In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, Portland has been politicized on the right as a decaying refuge for homelessness and drug abuse. The campus was named "The Knight Management Center," in honor of Knight's philanthropic service to the school. Hes nowhere near as rich as he boasts, nor as poor as his critics claim. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, And in this race to govern Oregon, a bastion of west coast. In 2012, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor for being the driving force behind Nike's huge financial support of U.S. basketball and its players. . It must become accepted that victims of domestic violence have suffered a trauma and/or are suffering from PTSD. x10 . - IMDb Mini Biography By: Juanique Randall. FC Barcelona have been studying the possibility of playing in a foreign league while fearing possible sanctions stemming from the 'Caso Negreira' scandal, according to the Catalan media. [105], This article is about the businessman. . Pin Up. . That cleared the way for a fresh generation of Democrats to push progressive legislation that, among other things, would tax the rich and impose stricter regulations on big business policies that Knight took personally. . : . Knight's son Matthew died in a 2004 diving accident and is . "Nike's Strange Moral Universe" Maclean's, February 13, 2012, This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 23:14. . x3 . Knight, 82, donated 7.25 . . Over the years, the company has pledged millions to organizations dedicated to leveling the playing field in all spheres of life. Knight was formally inducted on September 7, 2012. Knight and Travis traveled to El Salvador to return Matthew's body to the US. , : He has given away more than a billion dollars to his alma maters Stanford and the University of Oregon, where his name is etched all over campus and the Nike swoosh pervades the athletics program. . Pin Up casino . , . Velaa has noticed an interesting trend in bookingsabout 45 percent of their guests have been family/multi-generational bookings this year. [28], During the 20092010 period, Knight was the largest single contributor to the campaign to defeat Oregon Ballot Measures 66 and 67, which, once passed, increased income tax on some corporations and high-income individuals. Of the enormous consumer base that Nike have, a fraction of a fraction would relate Phil Knight back to the brand or even be able to pick him out of a lineup. He decided to enroll in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. The two men agreed to a partnership by handshake on January 25, 1964, the birth date of Blue Ribbon Sports, the company that would later become Nike. Knight was confused about his future even after his graduation and unsure of what he actually wanted to do. Knight, of course, is the 84-year-old co-founder and chair emeritus of Nike, the house that Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods built. 55% 4- . . 2 . 500 and playing club gigs. [27], In 2011, the Matthew Knight Arena at the University of Oregon was named in his honor. 90 . The Kremlin Is Deploying Obsolete T-55 Tanks in Southern Ukraine. Phil Knight. . . A huge number of Oregonians look at him as just a rich guy whos in it for whatever makes sense for him personally, says Moore. . 2023 Forbes Media LLC. Nike co-founder Phil Knight is now backing Republican Christine Drazan in Oregon's tight governor race. [17], Nike's "swoosh" logo, now considered one of the most valuable logos in the world, was commissioned for $35 from graphic design student Carolyn Davidson in 1971. Philip Hampson Knight (born February 24, 1938) is an American billionaire business magnate who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc.. Republicans are rubbing their hands at the prospect of retaking the governorship for the first time since the Reagan administration. Nearly half that money went toward boosting Johnson, a former Democrat who has split left-leaning voters. In 2014, Christina scooped the role of antagonist Michelle in urban legend movie Die Spook van Uniondale and shortly after relocating to Cape Town, played Estelle in Kyknet comedy series Die Buurtwag. Knight paid a Portland State University student $35 to design Nike's iconic "Swoosh" logo. : . African Top 40 Radio station 5FM, where she spent 3 years broadcasting At age 21, she played the role of a 14-year-old rape victim in award winning South African police television drama series Jozi Streets. [37] In 1990, Knight founded the Philip H. Knight Charitable Foundation Trust. Master of Business Administration, Stanford Graduate School of Business; Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Oregon. Knight recalled his wife making an eerily prescient comment at the time. . He argued Oregon's government had drifted too far to the left and described himself as "more conservative than Nike," responding to criticism of him backing an anti-abortion candidate which apparently contrasted with the company's image of supporting progressive social justice causes. . Owner Of Nike Phil Knight's Son-In-Law Caught Cheating May 26th, 2010 - 8:44 AM THE DIRTY ARMY: Hey Nik. , , The gift will enable the the university to expand its Phil . He visited Japan in November 1962 where he discovered the Tiger-brand running shoes which were manufactured by Onitsuka Co. Knight was highly impressed by the high quality and low cost of the shoes and quickly secured a distribution contract with the company. . , . (photos)", "Why is Nike Co- Founder Phil Knight Backing Both Colin Kaepernick and Republican Nominee For Governor Knute Buehler? , He gave $3.75 million to independent candidate Betsy Johnson until September 2022. age and was no stranger to performance and the use of the imagination. Nike spokespeople did not return messages seeking comment Wednesday. . : -. , . After McEnroe hurt his ankle, he started wearing a particular Nike model and the sales of that model surged in the months to come. , . [22], Citing mismanagement, Knight eventually purchased Will Vinton Studios and assumed control of the company's board with the cooperation of Nike executives. With more than 73,000 worldwide employees, about 10,000 of them based at their Beaverton headquarters, Nike isnt just one of Oregons biggest employers; its made Knight one of the worlds richest men, with an estimated $38bn net worth money that buys clout in a lot of circles. . , So far it appears thats held true. . His lifetime gifts now approach $2 billion. [103] Also in 2022, Knight donated $2 million to a political action committee seeking to elect Republican state legislators in Oregon. and modeling. , . , . Phil Knight serves as chairman. One photo that circulated online in mid-April reportedly depicts a T-55 in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Phil Knight resigned as the CEO of Nike in November 2004 though he continued as the chairman of the board. : . His father was a domineering though caring person who encouraged his son to push his limits. : 10 00-00 23-59 . She settled on piano and was part of a marimba band in high school. Jun 2002 - Jan 20041 year 8 months. : All Rights Reserved. Strasser, J.B., and Laurie Becklund. -. Born May 17 1983, Christina grew up in a house filled with music and By Dirk VanderHart (OPB) Oct. 6, 2022 11:24 p.m. (modern). . , - . [47] By 2000 Knight had already contributed over $50 million to UO. : . . Genting Malaysiacontrolled by billionaire Lim Kok Thayhas agreed to sell a 15.5-acre waterfront property in Miami to an investment group led by U.S. developer Terra for $1.2 billion. This time around, Knight has found his efforts boosted by a shift in political winds. A lot of students will be better of with the new financial aid criteria. Nike was accused of paying very low wages to its Asian workers, and there were also accusations of corporal punishment and sexual harassment in Nike facilities. On his return, he took up a job in a Portland-based accounting firm while working on his business plan alongside. , 9 . . 3000 . Phil Knight co-founded Nike, Inc., a footwear company, in 1971. [35][36], As of July 2021, Knight has a net worth of $60.8 billion. If it was going to happen, it wouldve happened already. They visit a factory called Nippon Rubber, part of Bridgestone Tire. Before joining the Haverford faculty, she was a Consortium for Faculty Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow at Bowdoin College as well as a Ford Foundation Diversity Fellow. [22][23], In May 2004, two years after Knight bought Vinton, his son Matthew, aged 34 years, traveled to El Salvador to film a fund-raising video for Christian Children of the World, a Portland nonprofit organization. . [84], On February 24, 2012, Knight was announced as a 2012 inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as a contributor. , 3 . 5000 . . The Last Time It Did This, With T-62s, The Tanks Got Massacred. [99][101] After Johnson's support declined in the polls, he switched to backing Republican Christine Drazan, writing her a $1 million check on October 6 of that year. In 2007, Christina became a DJ on the South View Christina Knight's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. [102] He made a second donation to the Drazan campaign later in October. . . . The fund supports the athletic department. But it has also come under fire for crafting a progressive PR image as cover while manufacturing products in Asian sweatshops with forced labor practices.
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