Jim Otto is an American former professional football player who played center in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders the entirety of his career. Otto was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Miami where he played as a linebacker on defense.... read full bio
Joan Van Ark is perhaps best known for her role as Valene Ewing on TV's Dallas and Knots Landing for 13 seasons. During her thirteen seasons on Knots Landing, Joan Van Ark earned six nominations and won Soap Opera Digest Awards for Best Actress. Her numerous theater credits include Barefoot in the Park, The School for Wives and The Rules... read full bio
A recognized expert in the field of Cultural Anthropology, Dr. Jeff Salz has traveled to the furthest corners of the globe from Patagonia to the Amazon, Outer Mongolia, Eastern Siberia and more, seeking the answers to lifes biggest questions. His passion for learning led him to study the folklore, legends and myths of individuals and civilizations, granting him a comprehensive... read full bio
Johnny Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and the National League's Most Valuable Player, was a key member of the The Big Red Machine", the powerful Reds teams of the 1970's, which won six division titles and World Series championships. Johnny Bench won the National League Rookie of the Year Award, batting .275 with 15 home runs and 82 RBIs, and... read full bio
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jill Barber's smoky, soulful voice with its distinctive jazz phrasing has made her a kind of alt-cabaret favorite on Canada's folk scene, and her top-notch songwriting is a thing to behold, very nearly in Joni Mitchell territory. Born and raised in Toronto, Jill Barber has made her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for several years now,... read full bio
Theres a certain chemistry that happens when a great vocalist collides with a hit song. Magic just explodes from the speakers and the impact is undeniable. Its a phenomenon James Otto knows well. His breakthrough hit, Just Got Started Lovin You, topped the country chart and was the Most Played Country Single of the Year, according to Billboard magazine. Ottos... read full bio
Justin Halpern, 29, is a NY Times best-selling author who has appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly, Countdown with Keith Olberman and the Chelsea Handler Show. Hes been interviewed by several international publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Times of London. He is currently co-writing and co-executive producing $#*! MY DAD... read full bio
Joseph Pine teaches organizations how to see the world through the eyes of the customer, and shows what happens when companies focus their offerings to suit individual needs. Author of the award-winning Mass Customization: The New Frontier in Business Competition and three HBR articles, Pine presents executives with the framework required to succeed in a customer-centric world. His best-selling book,... read full bio
Joan Chen became famous in China for her performance in the film Little Flower, and came to international attention for her performance in the Academy Award-winning film The Last Emperor. She is also known for her roles in Twin Peaks, Red Rose White Rose, Saving Face and The Home Song Stories. Chen has directed, written, and produced several films, including... read full bio
June Lockhart is an actress, primarily in 1950s and 1960s TV, but with memorable performances on stage and in film as well. She is remembered as the mother on two TV series, Lassie and Lost in Space. She also portrayed Dr. Janet Craig on the hit CBS television sitcom Petticoat Junction from 1968-1970.... read full bio
Joe Jurevicius is a retired American professional football wide receiver who played in the NFL. Jurevicius was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school as well as basketball. He went on to play college football at Penn State University where he finished his college career with 94 receptions for 1,905 yards and 15... read full bio
Former American football quarter Jim McMahon started his football career at Brigham Young University. He mainly played punter for the team during his freshman season, and later got the chance to play quarterback. He was named the Chevrolet Player of the Game for his victory against CSU. He was drafted into the NFL to the Chicago Bears as round 1... read full bio
Jason Leznak formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club. He is 6 ft 4 in tall and weighs 205 pounds. Lezak is a specialist in the 50 and 100 m freestyle races. He... read full bio
John Picard is regarded as one of the preeminent environmental consultants in North America. He began his career as an architect, builder, and entrepreneur. In 1995, John made an important personal transition from building big to building smart when he built his own home to operate completely off the grid. His experience, passion, and commitment to sustainability have helped him... read full bio
Joe Klecko is a former defensive lineman for the New York Jets, and the Indianapolis Colts. He co-anchored the Jets formidable defensive line known as the New York Sack Exchange with Mark Gastineau, Abdul Salaam, and Marty Lyons. The four combined for 66 sacks in 1981, including a league-leading 20.5 by Klecko, who was named the NFL's Defensive Player of... read full bio
Jeromir Jagr was the fifth overall selection in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He won two consecutive Stanley Cups in the 1991 and 1992 seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his career he has won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading point scorer five times, received the Lester B. Pearson Award as voted by the NHL Players' Association... read full bio
Jeffrey Maggert is a successful American golfer. He attended Texas A&M University and turned professional in 1986. He was player of the year on what is now the Nationwide Tour in 1990 and has been a member of the PGA Tour since 1991. He has won three times and finished runner-up fifteen times on the PGA Tour, in addition to... read full bio
John Schneider is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the 1980s American television series The Dukes of Hazzard, and as Jonathan Kent on Smallville, a 2001 television adaptation of Superman. During his Dukes of Hazard days Schneider released a string of country music hits including the Elvis remake “Its Now... read full bio
Jack Nicklaus has made an immeasurable impact on the game, establishing himself as one of the sport's best players ever. His standing among fans is still unmatched even today. Few people can match Nicklaus's amazing record, which includes an astounding 100 event triumphs worldwide. Six Masters victories, five PGA Championships, four US Opens, three British Opens, and two US Amateur Championships... read full bio
Jan & Dean's career is well documented in the annals of pop and surf music history. Their original run in the 1960's boasts an impressive 14 gold records and 26 chart records. The Jan & Dean Show Featuring Dean Torrence, is a Classic California Beach Party! The Jan & Dean show features the greatest hits of two classic California groups,... read full bio
