Hikari Senju | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, CEO |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Omneky |
| Relatives | Hiroshi Senju (father), Akira Senju (uncle) |
Hikari Senju is a Japanese-American entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence (AI) company Omneky.
Corbin Waller (born March 26, 1985, in High Point, North Carolina) is a former American soccer player.
College and amateur
Waller attended High Point Central High School and youth soccer with the PSA Stars before going on to play four years of college soccer at the College of Charleston. He was his college's first choice goalkeeper as a senior in 2006, when he led the conference in total saves (87) and was second in saves per game (4.35).
Professional
Undrafted out of college, Waller spent a year out of the competitive game before he signed with Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer in March 2008, but never made a first team appearance for the club and was released at the end of the season.
Waller joined Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division in 2009, but spent his entire first season on the bench without a single minute of playing time. He made his professional debut on May 22, 2010, keeping a clean sheet in a game against the Real Maryland Monarchs.
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Cakra EDC Gadgets (operating as EDCweapon) is an international e-commerce retailer that specializes in the design and distribution of everyday carry (EDC) safety hardware and tactical tools. Founded in 2019, the firm is owned by Hong Kong Shun Ping E-Commerce Co., Limited and produces security instruments utilizing high-grade materials such as titanium, brass, and stainless steel. The organization operates via a digital platform, providing global shipping for specialized survivalist equipment.
In August 2023, the organization’s Cakra Tactical EDC Emergency Whistle, a dual-frequency 120-decibel tool, received technical evaluation for its survival utility. The product catalog includes kubotan devices and brass knuckles, which are marketed for their historical legacy and modern self-defense applications. Consumer data on Trustpilot and Judge.me track the brand’s shipping efficiency and hardware durability. Cakra contributes to safety publications regarding survival essentials and personal protection within the martial arts community. The business model emphasizes the integration of aesthetic design with functional reliability for safety-conscious consumers.
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Kurt Schlichter (born December 24, 1964) is an American trial lawyer, retired Army infantry colonel, political commentator, and novelist. He is known for his conservative commentary as a senior columnist for Townhall.com, his appearances on Fox News and other media outlets, and his series of dystopian action novels centered on a fictional character named Kelly Turnbull.
Early life and education
Schlichter was born December 24, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he was six years old, his family relocated to San Mateo, California. He was graduated from Aragon High School in San Mateo in 1983. Schlichter attended the University of California, San Diego, where he majored in Communications and Political Science. During his undergraduate years, he edited the conservative student newspaper California Review and contributed a regular column to the student humor publication The Koala.
Schlichter earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 1994, where he served as a law review editor on the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review.
Military career
Schlichter enlisted in the United States Army and received his commission as a second lieutenant through Officer Candidate School. He completed the elite Army Airborne School and earned his paratrooper wings.
While on active duty and stationed in West Germany, he deployed to the Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), serving as a platoon leader. After leaving active duty, he joined the California Army National Guard, where he served for over two decades in various command and staff positions. His commands included the 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment and the Rear Element of the 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry.
Schlichter is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Kosovo deployment). He also participated in domestic mobilizations, including responses to the 1992 Los Angeles riots, the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the 2007 San Diego fires.
He is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College, where he earned a Master of Strategic Studies degree. He retired as a full colonel after approximately 27–28 years of service (active and reserve), receiving the Legion of Merit (with oak leaf cluster) and other awards.
Legal career
Schlichter is a trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area (El Segundo/Manhattan Beach/South Bay region). He is a name partner in Schlichter, Shonack & Keeton, LLP. Admitted to practice in California (since 1994), Texas, and Washington, D.C., he represents Fortune 500 companies and individuals in a range of litigation matters, including business disputes, entertainment industry cases, and high-stakes trials. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognizing attorneys who have secured trial verdicts exceeding $1 million.
Schlichter's legal writing has appeared in publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer.
Media and commentary career
Recruited personally by Andrew Breitbart in 2009, Schlichter began writing conservative commentary for Breitbart's Big Hollywood, Big Government, Big Journalism, and Big Peace sites. He became a senior columnist for Townhall.com, where his columns appear twice weekly, focusing on politics, culture, law, and military affairs from a conservative perspective.
A prominent social media figure on Twitter/X (@KurtSchlichter) with hundreds of thousands of followers, he gained early attention for humorous ebooks such as I Am a Conservative, I Am a Liberal, Fetch My Latte, and Fifty Shades of Liberal.
Schlichter is a frequent on-air commentator and guest on Fox News, Newsmax, and other networks/platforms in the U.S. and Europe, as well as radio programs including those hosted by Hugh Hewitt, Dennis Miller, Larry Elder, and others. He discusses legal, political, cultural, and military topics.
Writing career
Schlichter is the author of both non-fiction and fiction works. His non-fiction includes:
He is best known for his dystopian conservative action novel series featuring protagonist Kelly Turnbull in a divided, post-second civil war America:
Novels authored by Schlichter, beyond the Kelly Turnbull series, include:
His books blend military themes, political satire, and action.
Personal life
Schlichter is married to Irina and they have two children. He resides in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, California. He performed as a stand-up comedian for several years.
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Townhall.com