Day: August 20, 2017

  • Samira Makhmalbaf

    Samira Makhmalbaf

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Samira Makhmalbaf One of the most influential directors of the Iranian New Wave movement whose work included At Five in the Afternoon and Blackboards. She left high school at 14 to study film at the Mohhmalbaf Film House for five years. She was at the forefront of the women s rights movement in Iranian…

  • EL James

    EL James

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About EL James British author of the erotic trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey. She holds the distinction of writing the fastest-selling paperback of all time. In 2012, she received the UK National Book Award. She attended the University of Kent and later became an assistant at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield. 50…

  • Andrew Currie

    Andrew Currie

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Andrew Currie Rose to fame as the director of the chemical company Ineos. He finished as the 23rd richest person in the UK on the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List. He studied natural sciences at Cambridge University.  He was ranked in the top 500 richest billionaires on Forbes 2020 list. He worked for BP…

  • Athenna Crosby

    Athenna Crosby

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Athenna Crosby Model and beauty queen who was named Miss California Teen USA 2016, qualifying her to represent the state in the Miss Teen USA 2016 pageant. She attended Leland High School, where she played saxophone. She won Miss California Teen USA 2016 at the end of 2015. She s also served as a…

  • Zack Cozart

    Zack Cozart

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Zack Cozart MLB shortstop who made his professional debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2011. He earned third-team All-American honors while playing for the University of Mississippi. He earned a starting role for the Cincinnati Reds in 2012 when he hit .246 on the year. Zack Cozart He married high school sweetheart Chelsea Cozart…

  • Merrilees Parker

    Merrilees Parker

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Merrilees Parker Known for her appearances on such British culinary television programs as House Call, Full on Food, Planet Food, and Great Food Live, she also served as executive chef at such English restaurants as The Lansdowne and The Greyhound. Her career as a television chef began in 1996 on the BBC s Ready…

  • Nour Arida

    Nour Arida

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Nour Arida Lebanese fashion blogger behind the brand N For Nour who shares her inspirations in fashion, trends, designers, lifestyle and more with her readers.  She worked as a sales associate at a leading Middle East fashion and luxury emporium called Aishti. She worked her way up to Buyer and Brand Manager for fashion…

  • Carlos Guillen

    Carlos Guillen

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Carlos Guillen Shortstop and third baseman who began his career with the Seattle Mariners in 1998 and was a three-time All-Star with the Detroit Tigers. The Houston Astros signed him as an amateur free agent in 1992. He also saw time at second base, first base, and in left field. Carlos Guillen He had…

  • Anthony Lynn

    Anthony Lynn

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Anthony Lynn Former running back in the NFL who earned his first opportunity to be a NFL head coach with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017. In 2016, he was the interim head coach of the Buffalo Bills following the firing of Rex Ryan. He won 2 Super Bowl rings as a running back on…

  • Sherif Mohie El Din

    Sherif Mohie El Din

    2 min read

    Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD

    About Sherif Mohie El Din Conductor and opera composer who was a member of Egypt s third generation of composers. He was named Director of the Arts Center in 2001 for the brand-new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. He rose to prominence as the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Cairo Opera Orchestra. He made an appearance…