Day: April 9, 2019
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Stephen Malkmus
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Stephen Malkmus Lead vocalist for the indie rock band Pavement who also founded the group Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. He worked as a security guard in New York at The Whitney Museum of American Art. He rejoined Pavement in 2010. Stephen Malkmus He married the artist Jessica Jackson Hutchins. Stephen Malkmus He provided…
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Joan Murray
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Joan Murray Poet and author who published a 1999 verse novel entitled Queen of the Mist. Her poetry collections include The Same Water, published in 1990, and Dancing on the Edge, published in 2002. She studied at both Hunter College and New York University. She published her debut poetic work, Egg Tooth, in 1975.…
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John Velazquez
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About John Velazquez Puerto Rican horse jockey who amassed over 4,000 wins in his career, including a 2011 win at the Kentucky Derby. He won his first race in 1990 at age 19. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2011. John Velazquez He and his wife, Leona…
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Colby Covington
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Colby Covington MMA welterweight who joined the UFC in 2014 after starting his professional career 5-0. He made his promotional debut against Wang Anying later that year at UFC Fight Night 48. He wrestled at Iowa Central Community College before transferring to Oregon State University, where he was a two-time All-Pac 10 selection. A…
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Arno Breker
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Arno Breker German sculptor who created public works in Nazi Germany. He made Die Partei, a statue that represented the spirit of the Nazi Party. He entered the Düsseldorf Academy of Arts where he concentrated on sculpture. Some of his work was denounced as degenerate art. Arno Breker He was the son of stonemason…
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Rob Deer
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Rob Deer Former MLB outfielder whose career spanned from 1984 to 1996. He was a 4th round pick of the San Francisco Giants in the 1978 amateur draft. He hit a game-tying home run on Easter Sunday in 1987, to give the Milwaukee Brewers their 12th straight win to start the season. Rob Deer…
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Jay Beckenstein
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Jay Beckenstein Co-founder of jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra and owner of BearTracks Studios. He also collaborated with groups like Dream Theater. He received his first saxophone at the age of seven and went on to attend the University of Buffalo for music. He has played saxophone on Dream Theater s song “Another Day.”…
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Bobby Gunn
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Bobby Gunn Cruiserweight fighter who made his professional debut on February 28, 1989, defeating Richard Palmer by unanimous decision. He had a very successful seven-year amateur career. On September 16, 2006, he defeated Shannon Landberg to secure the IBA World Cruiserweight Title. Bobby Gunn He was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Bobby Gunn…
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