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1. Mclean Stevenson -- United States
   Early in 1952, while Stevenson was still governor of Illinois, President Harry S. Truman proposed that he seek the Democratic nomination for president. In a fashion that was to become his trademark, Stevenson at first hesitated, arguing that he was committed to running for a second gubernatorial term. As governor of the host state, Stevenson delivered a welcoming address to the delegates to the 1952 Democratic National Convention in Chicago so stirring that it may have helped stampede his nomination. Despite his protestations, the delegates drafted him, and he accepted the nomination with a speech that according to contemporaries, "electrified the nation:"
2. Backstreet Boys -- Brian Littrell
   In 2000, the Backstreet Boys graced the pages of the new millennium's first issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Burger King made a deal with the Backstreet Boys for tour sponsorship, videos, and CDs with unreleased live tracks that were available for sale at Burger King restaurants in August and September. In February, Littrell and Richardson confirmed their engagements to their fiancées.
3. Brad Garrett -- Diana Ross
   Brad Garrett's roots are in standup comedy. He has headlined at Bally's Park Place and co-headlined with the Temptations at Trump Plaza. He has ... worked at the Sands with Frank Sinatra, Caesar's Palace with David Copperfield, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, Harrah's with Sammy Davis Jr. and the Beach Boys, and Radio City Music Hall with Julio Iglesias.
4. Miles Davis -- John Coltrane
   Melvin Broiles, Carmine Fornarotto, Bernie Glow, Arthur Strutter, John Ware, Joe Wilder (tp) Miles Davis (flh, tp) Ron Ricketts, John Swallow (barh) John Clark, Urbie Green, J.J. Johnson (tb) Ray Alonge, Jim Buffington, Joe Singer, Art Sussman (frh) Bill Barber (tu) Milt Hinton (b) Osie Johnson (d) Richard Horowitz (per) John Lewis (arr, comp) Gunther Schuller (cond)
5. Lodging -- Marriott International
   Marriott International signs in at the top of the lodging industry. The company is one of the world's leading hoteliers with more than 2,800 operated or franchised properties in more than 65 countries. Marriott's hotels include such full-service brands as Renaissance Hotels and its flagship Marriott Hotels & Resorts, as well as select-service and extended-stay brands Courtyard and Fairfield Inn. It ... owns the Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel chain and several resort and time-share properties operated by Marriott Vacation Club International. The Marriott family, including CEO J. W. Marriott Jr., owns about 15% of the company.
6. United States -- New Mexico
   WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States has intervened against three New Jersey hospitals in two whistleblower lawsuits alleging that the hospitals defrauded Medicare, the Justice Department announced today. The three hospitals are Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, Barnert Hospital in Paterson, and Bayonne Hospital.
7. Conejo Valley
   Home to more than 160,000 people, the Conejo Valley is close to the beach and other major Southern California attractions, yet still retains its rural atmosphere. In fact, the City of Thousand Oaks maintains more than 14,000 acres of open space, miles of hiking trails and numerous other parks and recreation sites. The Valley is cooled by coastal breezes and rimmed by scenic mountains, giving it an inviting climate all year round.
8. The Actors -- Directors
   The Desert Actors' Network connects, promotes and supports performing artists, theatres and producers in the Coachella Valley, Morongo Basin and High Desert communiutes. Performers, directors and producers can rely on DAN to provide the tools to more effectively bring arts to the Valley.
9. Miss -- Miss Universe
   The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE (R), MISS USA(R), and MISS TEEN USA(R) competitions, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC partnership. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Gilda's Club, Miss USA is armed to educate women today.
10. Mars Incorporated
    In 1940, while Mars Incorporated was controlled by Frank Mars' widow Ethel, Forrest returned to the United States looking for a partner. He had an idea for a revolutionary new candy product. Finding no friends within the company controlled by his stepmother and her brother, Forrest turned to William Murrie, then president of Hershey. He approached Murrie with a proposal - Hershey would provide the sugar and chocolate, while Forrest would provide the product and make Bruce Murrie, William's eldest son, Executive Vice-President of the new limited partnership. He would even put Murrie's name on the new candy, calling them M&M's, for Mars & Murrie. William Murrie was impressed, and Forrest Mars was in business.

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