Sverre Breivik, the upcoming largest pop sensation in Norway, created Metteson as his artistic endeavor. Its main ideals are trust, freedom, beauty and involvement. The artist to see at by:larm, Oyafestivalen and Vinje Rock was taking a 360-degree approach to his profession by including various aspects of songwriting, dance and theater into his critically praised live presentation. Metteson creates music for the dancing—but only... read full bio
Quintino is a Dutch DJ and producer who has dedicated his life to dance music. With a lifelong passion for creating electrifying beats, Quintino has quickly become one of the leading forces in the global music scene today. Quintino's technique is undoubtedly amazing, and his ability to captivate crowds with his music is unmatched. He started his career playing at clubs... read full bio
Originated from Denton, Texas the American electronic band Neon Indian was formed by Alan Palomo. He is also very well known for his works with bands like GhostHustler and artist Vega. The bands debut album, Psychic Chasms was released. The website Pitchfork Media designated the album as Best New Music, and also ranked two track lists on their Top 100... read full bio
Ra Ra Riot is a combination of indie rock and chamber pop that took the world by storm at incredible speed. Within a year of formation they had opened for Bow Wow Wow and the Editors, toured the UK on their own twice, and supported Tokyo Police Club in their North American Tour. The speed at which they earned success... read full bio
Brian Wansink is the John Dyson Professor of Consumer Behavior at Cornell University, where he directs the Cornell Food and Brand Lab. He is author of over 100 academic articles and books, including the best-selling Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think along with Marketing Nutrition, Asking Questions, and Consumer Panels. Wansink was granted a leave-of-absence from Cornell... read full bio
Bonnie Kathleen Blair is a retired American speed skater. She is one of the top skaters of her time, and one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history. Blair competed for the United States in four Olympics, and in her Olympic career won five gold medals and one bronze medal. Bonnie is a member of the Chicagoland Sports Hall... read full bio
Bill Reinert is the former National Manager of Advanced Technology for Toyota Motor Sales, USA. His primary function was to coordinate Toyotas various research, development and marketing activities related to alternative-fueled vehicles and emerging technologies. He worked on several advanced hybrid electric products, direct hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, reformed fuel approaches for hydrogen, full-featured electric vehicles, city electric vehicles, plug-in... read full bio
Anthony Munoz is one of Cincinnati's true sports icons. Considered by many as the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history, Munoz has a record of excellence that is unrivaled in professional football. An eleven-time NFL Pro Bowl selection, Muñoz is the only Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in Cincinnati Bengals history. Since retiring, Anthony and his family have remained... read full bio
Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, Big Game James" was a seven time NBA All-Star and three time NBA champion. A standout for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the 6 ft 9 inch small forward was the MOP of the 1982 NCAA Tournament and the #1 pick of the 1982 NBA Draft. James Worthy defines... read full bio
Summer Sanders made waves at the U.S. Olympic Trials, finishing third. She won back-to-back NCAA Swimmer of the Year awards and a total of nine NCAA National Championship titles during her two years of competition. At the World Championships, Summer won a silver medal in the 200m IM and a bronze medal in the 400m IM, and gold in the... read full bio
Michael Irvin is regarded as one of the most successful wide receivers in the history of the NFL. Irvin began his football days at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was recruited by the University of Miami where he set team records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions. He also won a national championship with the... read full bio
Ted Johnson is an NFL former linebacker who played in the league for 10 seasons. Ted Johnson grew up in sunny southern California and attended the University of Colorado. He was drafted to the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft as the 57th overall selection. He was the Patriot’s second round pick. The New England Patriot’s is where... read full bio
Walter McCarty is a retired forward in the NBA. Walter played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. He became a fan favorite in Boston for his gutsy play, hustle, and penchant for making the big shot. Walter was involved in every aspect of the team's community outreach including the Southwest Airlines/Boston Celtics Assists program, United Way of Massachusetts Bay,... read full bio
Will Myers is an American professional baseball outfielder of the MLB. He had a strong rookie season, winning Rookie of the Year honors. Myers made his debut in professional baseball, when he batted .369 with 5 home runs in 84 at bats with Royals' Rookie League affiliates, the Idaho Falls Chukars and the Burlington Royals. Myers finished the 2010 season... read full bio
Wade Boggs is a former professional baseball third baseman. He spent his eighteen-year baseball career primarily with the Boston Red Sox, but also played for the New York Yankees, with whom he won his only World Series, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, with whom he recorded his 3,000th hit. His hitting in the 1980s and 1990s made him a perennial... read full bio
Andrew Winston is a globally recognized sustainability expert. He works with large companies to determine how they are able to develop sustainable options. His first book, ‘Green to Gold’, was the top-selling green business book, selling over 100,000 copies in seven languages. Winston is a founder of Winston Eco-Strategies, providing information sought after by Boeing, HP, Kimberly-Clark, PepsiCo, and more.... read full bio
Author of La Technique and La Methode earned him a place in the James Beard Foundation's Cookbook Hall of Fame. Founder of the American Institute of Wine and Food. He has won numerous awards for instructional videos and books. Writes a column in Food & Wine magazine. In 1996 created a line of kitchen linens,currently available in gourmet specialty stores.... read full bio
This entrepreneur and American engineer founded companies like Atari Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theatre. Nolan Bushnell is an innovator of his time. Starting his engineering background from the University of Utah College of engineering where he gained his degree in electrical engineering. With colleague Ted Dabney, they were able to build the very popular arcade games. The... read full bio
Maria Bamford is an American stand-up comedian and actress who is best known for her jokes on depression and anxiety. After graduating from high school, Bamford studied at Bates College before transferring to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While there, she became the first female member of the improv group The Improverts. After a year there, she went to... read full bio
Whether it's salsa, straightahead jazz, Latin jazz, or even elements of soul and blues, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from Poncho Sanchez's youth have telegraphed across the decades and continue to inform his creative sensibilities to this day. ""There's room for a lot of different sounds in our music,"" he says. ""I think people have come to know... read full bio
