Day: December 27, 2015

About Jordy Lucas Most well known for playing Summer Hoyland in the popular Seven Network soap opera Neighbours, she is also recognized for her guest spots on Blue Heelers and Bed of Roses.  Two years before making her debut on Neighbours, she earned a finalist spot in the Dolly magazine-sponsored “Neighbours Next Big Stars” contest.  Aside…

About Dwayne Roloson Former NHL goaltender best known for his days with the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers. He won a gold medal representing Canada at the 2007 World Ice Hockey Championships. He played hockey at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he was a Hobey Baker Award nominee. He led the NHL in save…

About Suzanne Pleshette She played Emily Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show and starred in The Birds. She was nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Inspanidual Achievement for her voice acting in The Lion King II: Simba s Pride. She studied at the High School of Performing Arts and then went on to Finch…

About Hari Kondabolu Stand-up comedian known for his appearances on Comedy Central and on The Late Show with David Letterman and Conan. He also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and made a short comedy film called Manoj. He graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in politics. He released his first stand-up comedy album, Waiting for…

About Hakim Said Prominent researcher in Eastern medicine studies as well as a prolific writer of more than 200 books on a variety of topics. He is one of Pakistan s most preeminent and widely cited medical researchers. He started off as a junior researcher for Hamdard Waqf Laboratories. He founded Hamdard University in 1985.…

About Marilyn Rondón Artist, publisher, and children s book author rose to become known for posting and sharing a variety of her art on Instagram. She has also been featured in several major ad campaigns and music videos.  She began by studying design and architecture. She then attended the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.…

About Elmer Austin Benson WW I veteran rose to become Minnesota s 24th governor in 1937, risking his reputation by standing up for the state s poorer workers. He was previously a US Senator from Minnesota from 1935 to 1937. After earning his law degree, he went off to serve in WW I, and then…