Archive for July, 2007

Shawn Barber

Shawn Barber, born January 14, 1975, is a linebacker for the Houston Texans. Barber hails from Richmond, Virginia, and was drafted by the NFL in 1998. Throughout his career, he has played for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Barber started his career in high school, as he attended Hermitage High School in [...]

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey, born January 29, 1954, is a successful television talk show host of her self-titled program, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey is one of the wealthiest women in the world, with Forbes Magazine estimating her net worth at $1.5 billion.
Winfrey is far from finished with her projects, however. She has recently opened an academy [...]

JK Rowling

British author Joanne Kathleen Rowling is the creator of the Harry Potter books. As one of the world’s most beloved authors, she is also one of the richest women in the world. Her name is synonymous with Harry Potter, the orphaned boy wizard she created, who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry along with [...]

Bobby Charlton

Bobby Charlton is a famous soccer player famous for his grace, sportsmanship, and powerful kick. He made his pro debut in 1956 as a a forward for the Manchester United. He was knighted and officially became Sir Robert Charles in 1994.
A 1958 plane crash killed eight of Charlton’s teammates. Despite this, however, he persevered and [...]