Day: June 11, 2019
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James Adamson
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About James Adamson United States Army Colonel who went on to serve on two NASA space missions. He spent over three hundred hours in space on the Space Shuttles Columbia and Atlantis. During the Vietnam War, he worked as a military test pilot. He was part of the crew for STS-28, a space mission ordered…
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Chris Vongsawat
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Chris Vongsawat Fashion photographer and filmmaker who lent his talents to some of the biggest fashion publications in the world, including Vogue, Elle and Harper s Bazaar. His photography has been featured in prestigious venues like the Alexey Brodovitch Gallery and The National Veterans Art Museum. He studied at The Bronx High School of…
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Troy Percival
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Troy Percival 4-time MLB All-Star relief pitcher who helped the Anaheim Angels win a World Series Championship in 2002. He played college baseball for the University of California, Riverside Highlanders. He was forced to alter his pitch delivery due to a degenerative hip condition which surfaced in 2003. Troy Percival His father Richard was…
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Ryan Mullins
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Ryan Mullins Tattooist who has gained fame as an on-staff artist as Top Shelf Tattoo in New York City. He has gained on his ryanmullinsart Instagram account for showcasing his realistic black and white and color portraits. He began practicing art at age 25. He has seen his Instagram audience grow to more than 50,000…
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Brian Gonsar
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Brian Gonsar American film and advertisement producer who is known for his work on the 2012 thriller Forgetting the Girl. He is also recognized for having produced the 2008 feature Favorite Son which received accolades from several film festivals. He studied electronic filmmaking at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He started a niche food and travel…
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John C. Colt
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About John C. Colt American clerk who was convicted of the 1842 murder of printer Samuel Adams and whose trial became the center of a New York media firestorm. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps but forged a letter to get himself discharged. He was sentenced to hang but committed suicide on the day…
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Maulana Karenga
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Maulana Karenga Originated the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa. He was influential in the 1960s and 1970s Black Power movement. He attended both Los Angeles City College and UCLA, graduating with a degree in political science with an emphasis in African Studies. He co-founded US with Hakim Jamal, the black nationalism and social change organization.…
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Rafael Limón
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Rafael Limón Two-time Super Featherweight and Jr. Lightweight world champion best remembered for his legendary rivalry with Bobby Chacon. He had around 150 fights as an amateur and won the vast majority of them. His fourth fight against Bobby Chacon won many Fight of the Year awards in 1982. Rafael Limón His father worked…
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Merlin Ragdoll
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Merlin Ragdoll Canadian Ragdoll cat rose to become an Instagram sensation for his resting angry face. He gained 280,000 followers on his merlinragdoll Instagram account. His first photo on Instagram was posted in November 2016. He enjoys eating veggies such as cucumbers. Merlin Ragdoll His owner Hailey Ward is often featured on his Instagram. Merlin Ragdoll Both he…
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Darren Helm
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Darren Helm NHL left wing and center who earned a reputation as one of the NHL s quickest and best defensive players. He debuted for the Detroit Red Wings in 2007. He played his junior career for both the Selkirk Fishermen and the Medicine Hat Tigers and also won gold in the World Junior…