Day: January 23, 2010

About Tom Boonen Race-winning Belgian road cyclist who competed professionally from 2002 to 2017. He won both the Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders multiple times.  He was born in Mol, Belgium. He won gold at the 2005 and 2012 World Championships. Tom Boonen He has a pair of twin daughters named Valentine and Jacqueline.  Tom Boonen He…

About Valerie Adams Dominant shot putter from New Zealand who took home consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012. She won her first World Youth Championship gold medal at age 17. She is also a three-time World Championship gold medalist and two-time World Indoor Championships gold medalist. Valerie Adams She grew up with 17…

About Dick Morris Political consultant, commentator, and author who served as a campaign manager and adviser to President Bill Clinton. He later denounced both Bill and Hillary Clinton in two published books: Rewriting History and Because He Could. He graduated from Columbia University in 1967. He resigned from his position in the Clinton White House amidst rumors of…

About Farah Ann Abdul Hadi Malaysian artistic gymnast who has gained fame winning many medals, including four golds, in the Southeast Asian Games. She began studying gymnastics at age three.  She has 330,000 total followers on Instagram. Farah Ann Abdul Hadi Her sister, Katrina Ann, is a former national synchronized swimmer. Farah Ann Abdul Hadi She is…

group_ group_ image group_ _mobile About Crime drama centered around Chema Venegas rise in organized crime to become the head of a cartel.  The program is a spin-off of the series El Senor de los Cielos. The first season of the series was made available on Netflix in July 2017. group_ group_ boost group_ cast

About Matt Hackett Goaltender who made his NHL debut in 2011 with the Minnesota Wild after being drafted by the team 77th overall in 2009. He played two seasons for the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League. His first NHL start was a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in 2011. Matt Hackett…

About Laurell K. Hamilton An American fantasy and romance writer, she is particularly known for her Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter and Merry Gentry series. Her stand-alone works include Strange Candy and Nightseer. She studied English and biology at Marion University. She published her first Anita Blake novel, Guilty Pleasures, in 1993. A dog lover, she…

About Joan Duru Professional surfer who is part of the Volcom team. He placed 15th in the 2009 World Qualifying Series. His father taught him to surf when he was seven. He has attracted over 30,000 followers to his Instagram. Joan Duru He began dating fellow surfer Maud Le Car. Joan Duru In 2008, in…

About Alex Metric English electronic music producer and DJ who is known for having released official remixes for Madeon, Depeche Mode, and Gorillaz. In 2013 he joined the artist roster of Skrillex s record label OWSLA.  He released his debut EP Whatshewants in 2007.  He had the opportunity to perform at Pete Tong s 20th…

About Karin Hils Actress and singer-songwriter who began her career as a member of the girl group Rouge. The group became the most successful female group in Brazil. She later went on to lead musical theatre shows like Hairspray and Xanadu as well as star in television serials like Pé na Cova and Sexo e…

About Mark Bittman American journalist who is best known for his work as a columnist for The New York Times. He specializes in food writing and is also known for being a member of the Union of Concerned Scientists. He is also known for having published over 16 different cookbooks including How to Cook Everything…