Day: September 23, 2019
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Callista Roy
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Callista Roy Most famous for her influential “Adaptation Model of Nursing,” this writer, university professor, and trained nurse received the American Academy of Nursing s “Living Legend” designation in 2007. After earning a nursing degree from Mount St. Mary s College, she received a doctorate in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles…
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MegSays
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About MegSays Award-winning beauty and fashion writer known for her blog Meg Says. She also started an accompanying YouTube channel by the same name, which has exceeded over 80,000 subscribers for her weekly vlogs. She started her blog in March 2013; she uploaded her first YouTube video in late 2014. She has her own shop…
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John Abizaid
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About John Abizaid U.S. Army General and CENTCOM Commander who oversaw American military action in the Middle East after 9/11. He was commissioned as a second infantry lieutenant following his 1973 graduation from West Point. He testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee in 2006. John Abizaid His mother died of cancer when he was…
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Austin Smith
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Austin Smith Rock and roll drummer who rose to fame as a member of the Los Angeles based band Starcrawler. With his bandmates he was a recipient of the Grulke Prize for Developing U.S. Act at the South By Southwest music showcase. He and fellow Starcrawler member Arrow de Wilde began collaborating musically in 2015. He has opened for The…
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Neil Goldschmidt
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Neil Goldschmidt Influential politician and lobbyist who was the 33rd Governor of Oregon from 1987 to 1991. His legacy, however, was damaged by revelation that he had an affair with a minor. He participated in voter registration in Mississippi s 1964 Freedom Summer civil rights campaign. He was the first Jewish governor of Oregon…
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Isaac Kashdan
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Isaac Kashdan Chess Grandmaster who was one of the most successful American players of his time and the U.S. Open champion in 1938 and 1947. He was raised Jewish and attended CCNY during the 1920s. Despite playing five times for the U.S. team in the Chess Olympiad he lost most of his money during…
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Iylana Vanzant
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Iylana Vanzant Lawyer, inspirational speaker, author, life coach, and TV personality. She s best known as the host of Iyanla: Fix My Life on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and for her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She received a Juris Doctor degree from the City University of New York School of Law. She was named one of the 100 most…
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Zemer Peled
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Zemer Peled Sculptor and installation artist who is famous for her work combining natural landscapes and intangible concepts, including memory. She has been represented by The Cynthia Corbett Gallery in London and Allouche Gallery and New York City. She gained her BFA from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in 2009. She later earned her honors master…
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Pancho Barraza
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Pancho Barraza Mexican singer known for his time as a member of Banda Los Reconditos, which he joined in 1991. He then released his first solo record in 1995. Prior to becoming part of Banda Los Reconditos, he played with Banda San Sebastian and Banda Camino. He s gained a social media following over…
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Melinda Melrose
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Reviewed by: Johansson M, PsyD
About Melinda Melrose Model and television star on the Netflix series Too Hot to Handle. She also shared makeup and haircare videos with her 8,000 subscribers on YouTube. She shared her first modeling photo on Instagram in December of 2014. The professional photo featured her posing with another model in the nude. She shares traveling photos from…
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