Day: February 22, 2018
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Frank Klepacki
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Frank Klepacki Musician best known as a contributor to video-game scores such as “Star Wars: Empire at War” and the “Command and Conquer” series. He called his style of music Rocktronic. He was drumming by the time he was eight and playing professionally by age 11. He was hired by Westwood Studios when he…
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Tracy Negoshian
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Tracy Negoshian Fashion designer and founder of Tracy Negoshian, Inc., a women s clothing label that began in Naples, Florida and was eventually distributed in Puerto Rico and throughout the continental United States. She also created My Team Boutique, a company known for its college sports-themed clothing designs. She graduated from the University of…
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Rod Picott
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Rod Picott Singer-songwriter whose music featured a variety of genres, including Americana, alternative country, and folk. He performed in local clubs and coffeehouses. His collaboration with Slaid Cleaves began in the second grade. He used to work as a driver of a merchandise truck. He and Cleaves co-wrote Broke Down, which appeared on his…
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Willie McCovey
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Willie McCovey MLB Hall of Famer who hit 521 career home runs and was named to six All-Star teams. He won the National League home run title three times and was named 1969 NL MVP. He wasn t allowed to play in Shreveport, Lousiana with his minor league team due to segregation at the…
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Dave Walsh
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Dave Walsh Former professional gamer know for his time as the captain of Final Boss from 2004 to 2008. He parlayed his success playing Halo into working as an announcer for the sport. He won 23 MLG tournaments in his career. His Twitch channel has amassed over 40,000 followers. He started by his career…
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ER Ejercito
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About ER Ejercito Filipino film actor and politician who was elected Governor of Laguna in 2010. He attended university at UP Diliman, graduating in 1985 with a degree in Advertising. His father, George Estregan, also had an acting career, and his uncle, Joseph Estrada, served as President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001. ER…
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Judith Ortiz Cofer
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Judith Ortiz Cofer A Puerto Rican short story writer, essayist, young adult novelist, and poet, she is known for such works of creative nonfiction as the 1990 memoir, The Partial Remembrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood. Her other notable works include The Line of the Sun and The Latin Deli. She frequently traveled between…
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Meytal Cohen
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Meytal Cohen YouTube drumming sensation rose to become the founder of the heavy metal band Meytal. She rose to prominence when she and two friends submitted an electric violin version of “Toxicity” by System of the Down for America s Got Talent. She began playing drums when she was 18 but was required to…
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Bill Whitaker
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Bill Whitaker American television and broadcast journalist widely known for his coverage of high intensity events like the war in Afghanistan and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. He s been working in the journalism industry since 1979, and secured a job as a correspondent for the CBS news program 60 Minutes, in March 2014. He…
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Bob Ryan
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Bob Ryan Journalist who gained fame for his career writing for The Boston Globes as their foremost sports reporter. He was named the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association s national sportswriter of th year for his 4th time in 2009, and was the AP s 2000 sportswriter of the year. He earned his degree in…
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Ginger Pooley
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Ginger Pooley Bassist best known for being the touring bass player for The Smashing Pumpkins and for her previous band, Halo Friendlies. Her first band was a Christian ska band called The Israelites. She played for Glee Live in 2010 and 2011. Ginger Pooley She married keyboardist Kristopher Pooley in June 2008. Ginger Pooley…
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Noah Neiman
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Noah Neiman Entrepreneur who co-founded Rumble Boxing. Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima, and Karlie Kloss have all taken part in the program. He has more than 70,000 followers on his noahdneiman Instagram account. He played football and practiced jiu jitsu since he was a kid. He studied accounting in college but found his way back to his true calling as a fitness instructor after…