Valdir Cruz (born ) is a Brazilian photographer. Born in Guarapuava, in the southern state of Paran, Brazil, Cruz has lived in the United States for more than twentyfive years. He currently divides his time between his studios in New York City and So Paulo.
Abraham Lincoln (Febru–Ap) was the 16th president of the United States. He led the country through the Civil War and worked to end slavery. His life was cut short early in his second term when he was assassinated.
Axel Martin Fredrik Munthe (Octo - Febru) was a Swedish doctor, better known as the author of The Story of San Michele, an autobiographical account of his work and later life.
Born in Kedah in , Zulkifli Yusoff is an established artist with an art practice that has spanned almost 3 decades. Known for his versatility, Zulkifli has worked with drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and installation to create a diverse and engaging body of work.
Jon Kabat-Zinn (born Jon Kabat, June 5, ) is an American professor emeritus of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of M*achusetts Medical School.
Garcelle Beauvais is a Haitian-American actress, television personality, author, and former model who is best known for her appearances in the sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show and the police thriller NYPD Blue.
U.S. abolitionist and politician, born in Madison County, Ky.; deeply influenced by the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison; served in the Kentucky legislature –40; established antislavery publication, the True American, in ; moved publication to Cincinnati, Ohio, where it was renamed The Examiner; one of the founders of the Republican p.
Veteran musician late Lionel Ranwala founded the Thaalama Foundation in to preserve the folk music culture for the next generation. His son Sahan Ranwala who has proven his creative spirit in numerous ways continues his father’s legacy, rejuvenating our folk music culture.
Manfred Zylla was born in Germany living as a child through the ravages of World War II and its aftermath. Resident in South Africa since , he became prominent as an artist highly critical of apartheid in the ’s with a stream of drawings, prints and paintings.
Each 5-minute short biography covers all aspects of the featured person’s life, including rare videos of them. In this video, we feature Richard Branson. Discover the remarkable journey of this influential figure and their lasting impact on the world.
Edgar Calabia SAMAR, from San Pablo City, is the author of two books of poetry, Pag-aabang sa Kundiman: Isang Tulambuhay [Waiting at Kundiman: A Biopoetics] () and Isa Na Namang Pagtingala sa Buwan [One More View of the Moon] ().
What does India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta offer? Today, India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta (part of Godrej Interio) continues to stay ahead of the curve against its kitsch-driven competitors in the home décor segment with a unique strategy.
Meet Dr. Rick Sacra, African Mission Healthcare Gerson L’Chaim Prize Laureate, working at ELWA Hospital in Kenya, including getting solar power for hospitals.
Heather Leigh Whitestone (born Febru) is an American former beauty queen. She became Miss America on Septem. She was the first deaf Miss America. She lost most of her hearing about 18 months after birth.
The 3,square-foot home located in the upscale littoral neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates was bought by Bennington in May for $ million, according to an article on Tuesday by.
29 years ago, per a video on Twitter, Okocha netted a magical goal when he played for Frankfurt against Karlsruher on Aug. The mercurial midfielder dribbled past about five defenders, leaving them on the floor, before netting past one of the world's best goalkeepers, Oliver Kahn.