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Aras Biography Aras Baskauskas completed his undergraduate program in three years and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Irvine. In 2003, he was named one of UC Irvine's "Most Eligible Bachelors" in the student newspaper. Baskauskas continued his education at UC Irvine and graduated from the Graduate School of Management, where he received his Masters in Business Administration. He is proudest of being the only student to have played NCAA Men's Division One basketball on scholarship while in the MBA program. Baskauskas is a former professional basketball player, having played briefly overseas in Lithuania. After leaving the court, Aras moved to Capetown, South Africa, where he opened up a donation-based yoga studio. He currently works as a yoga instructor in Santa Monica, California. His hobbies include meditation, golf and surfing. He describes himself as outgoing, compassionate and genuine. Baskauskas is currently single and living in Santa Monica, California. His birth date is September 26, 1981. Favorites Colors Blue Scents Lavender Flowers Orchid Board Games Parcheesi Video Games Warcraft II Sports to Play Basketball, soccer, golf, football, whiffle ball Sports Teams UC Irvine Anteaters Outdoor Activities Surfing, mountain biking TV Shows No favorite Movies Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring; The Big Lebowski Actors John Cusack, Dustin Hoffman Actresses No favorite Music Jack Johnson, Krishna Das, Norah Jones, Miles Davis Magazines Tricycle Books/Authors The Wisdom of Insecurity, Alan Watts, Krishnamurti, Osho Cereals Trader Joe's granola Fruits Banana Snack Foods Have-A Chips Cookies Oatmeal Raisin Candy Bars Snickers Alcoholic Drinks No favorite Non-Alcoholic Fresh squeezed orange juice

Austin Biography Austin Carty was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina. He studied three years at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he played Division One soccer while studying speech communications and public speaking. Carty is currently an established author (he is signed with a literary agent based in New York City). In 2003, his first novel, Somewhere Beyond Here, was published. His agent is currently shopping his two subsequent novels, Storm of Fireflies and Grays' Sacrifice. He supplements his income with modeling for print and commercial advertising. He has previously worked in retail, as a waiter and as a bartender. Carty enjoys writing, reading, playing guitar and piano. His favorite sport is soccer. He describes himself as charismatic, humorous and genuine. He believes his athleticism, strength and intelligence will help him become the Sole Survivor. Carty's hero is his grandfather. He says if he can one day secure half of his grandfather's faith and integrity, he'll consider his life a success. Carty is currently single and residing in High Point, North Carolina. He is very proud of his sister, Elizabeth, who is currently Miss United States Teen. His birth date is April 29, 1981. Favorites Colors Blue, Green Scents Vanilla, cinnamon Flowers No favorite Board Games Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Scattegories Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Soccer, beach volleyball Sports Teams Chicago Cubs, Carolina Panthers Outdoor Activities Running, going to the beach, hiking in the mountains TV Shows Seinfeld, SURVIVOR Movies A River Runs Through It, the Shawshank Redemption, Braveheart Actors Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman Actresses Charlize Theron, Ashley Judd, Kate Bosworth Music Country, anything but jazz Magazines No favorite Books/Authors The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; C.S. Lewis, Nicholas Evans, Sue Monk Kidd, Nicholas Sparks, Brad Meltzer Cereals Cheerios Fruits Grapes, pineapple, watermelon Snack Foods Barbeque chips, Cheetos, sour cream & onion chips Cookies Chocolate chip, Oreo Candy Bars Snickers, Milky Way Alcoholic Drinks No favorite Non-Alcoholic Coke, Gatorade

Bobby Biography Bobby Mason grew up in South Central Los Angeles, where he lost three friends over the years to gunshot wounds. When Mason reached high school, his parents facilitated his admittance to one of the top college prep schools in the country, The Harvard School (now known as Harvard-Westlake) in North Hollywood, California. While at the Harvard School, Mason was exposed to a diverse community of children from varying cultural and economic backgrounds and varying degrees of privilege. Mason declares he had experiences and made lifelong friendships with people that he otherwise would probably never have encountered or been exposed to. He honed his dream of being a scholar/athlete at the highest levels and was able to realize this when he was admitted to Amherst College in Massachusetts. In 1996, Mason received his Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in political science from Amherst, where he had also played baseball. He went on to attend Stanford Law School, graduated in 2000 and is currently an attorney in Los Angeles. He previously worked as an assistant to a sports agent and a consultant at a consulting firm. Mason is a member of the American and California Bar Associations, Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, Black Sports Agents Association, National Association of Record Industry Professionals and Los Angeles Music Network. In his spare time, Mason enjoys working out, any competition, fantasy baseball, drawing, reading and comic books. He describes himself as dominant, loyal, malleable and stubborn. He is most proud of being an all-around good guy. He was on "Blind Date" in 1998. Mason is currently single and living in Los Angeles with his dogs, Bolo and Dog. His birth date is August 20, 1973. Favorites Colors Navy blue & orange Scents Vanilla, cucumber, single malt scotch, fresh cut grass on baseball infield Flowers No favorite Board Games Risk, Boggle, Monopoly, Magic: the Gathering Video Games Ghost Recon, Halo 2, Fight Night 2, Gauntlet Sports to Play Baseball, air hockey Sports Teams Raiders, Dodgers, Lakers Outdoor Activities Running, throwing a football or baseball TV Shows SURVIVOR, The Daily Show, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Tick, Deadwood, The Discovery Channel Movies Pulp Fiction, Friday, Airplane, The Godfather, The Godfather II, Raw, Delirious, Braveheart Actors Robert De Niro, Sean Connery, Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger Actresses Famke Janssen, Salma Hayek, Angela Bassett Music NWA, Dr. Dre, Westside Connection, Darkside Crooks, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Magazines FHM, Discovery, Mental Floss, Men's Health, Sports Illustrated Books/Authors 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction (Robert Greene), A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking) Cereals Corn Flakes with protein powder and nonfat milk Fruits Nectarine Snack Foods Beef jerky, string cheese Cookies Oatmeal raisin Candy Bars 100 Grand, Baby Ruth Alcoholic Drinks Jack Daniels, Johnnie Walker Black & Blue Non-Alcoholic Red Gatorade

Bruce Biography Bruce Kanegai is a third generation Japanese American who grew up in Los Angeles. During the 1960's, he received the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout and the rank of Black Belt from the Shotokan Karate School. Kanegai received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge. He also received his teaching credentials for the State of California. For the past 34 years, Kanegai has been teaching art at Simi Valley High School, where he has taught over 10,000 students. He had been awarded "Teacher of the Year" from The International Rotary Club, The Bravo Award from the Los Angeles Music Center, The Amgen Corporation, The Pasadena Art Center College of Design and the Otis/Parsons Art School. Kanegai is a fifth-degree black belt in karate and has taught more than 7,000 students over about 40 years. In 1967, he was a member of the first US karate team to visit Japan. In 2000, Kanegai was promoted to the highest ranking black belt in the Shotokan Karate of America. In 2004, he was a judge at Shotokan's 40th Anniversary celebration in France. Kanegai is currently in the process of finishing a book on the 50-year history of the Shotokan Karate of America. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Kanegai was a top backpacking instructor for Moorpark Community College, the Yosemite Institute and many private organizations. Some of his backpacking highlights include hiking the entire state of Oregon and, in 1980, setting a new record of running the 220-mile John Muir Trail from Mount Whitney to Yosemite National Park. From 1978-1992, Kanegai was a POST (Police Officer Survival Training) Instructor in California. Under the Downey-Roth System, Kanegai assisted in teaching police instructors arrest and control techniques, weapon retention and the side-handle baton. Kanegai is a member of the California Art Educators Association and Shotokan Karate of America. His hobbies include photography, drawing, hiking, golfing and skiing. He has had several close brushes with death, including being bitten by a large rattlesnake while golfing three years ago. Kanegai currently lives in Simi Valley, California, with his wife of 27 years, Nancy. They have two children, Alexander and Danielle, and one dog, Chako. His birth date is December 17, 1947. Favorites Colors Blue Scents Barbequed steak Flowers Rose Board Games Risk, Scrabble Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Karate Sports Teams Los Angeles Dodgers, Angels, Lakers, UCLA Outdoor Activities Hiking, photography, gardening TV Shows SURVIVOR, ESPN, sports Movies Seven Samurai, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings Actors Robert De Niro, Keanu Reeves, Tom Hanks Actresses Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster Music Classical to heavy metal Magazines National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Southwest Art Books/Authors Stephen King, James Patterson, Clive Cussler Cereals Honey Bunches of Oats Fruits Mango, grapes, banana, peach, apple Snack Foods Doritos Cookies White chocolate with macadamia nuts Candy Bars Snickers, Butterfinger Alcoholic Drinks Good tequila, wine, vodka Non-Alcoholic XS, Pepsi, iced tea

Cirie Biography Cirie Fields was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. She attended St. Francis Nursing School in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where she earned her nursing degree. She currently works as an operating room nurse. Her previous occupations include surgical technician, home health aid, working at a candy factory and telemarketing. Fields' proudest accomplishment was becoming a nurse. Her mother is her hero because she raised six kids with nothing and taught her kids many life skills. Fields swims regularly. Her favorite sports include running and working with a personal trainer. She loves amusement park rides and watching television. She describes herself as funny, charismatic and compassionate. She believes she will be a useful member of the tribe because she is very strong. Fields' skills include the ability to fish, cook and do some carpentry. She believes she will be the Sole Survivor because people love her cute, smiling personality. Her primary motivation for being on the show is to win and to change her family's life. She is proud of the fact that she was disciplined enough to lose 30 pounds once she learned she would be a castaway on the show. Fields currently resides in Walterboro, South Carolina. She recently married Clarencio and has three sons from a previous marriage. They have one dog, Sam. Her birth date is July 18, 1970. Favorites Colors Mint green, turquoise Scents Pleasures, Freedom, Byblos, 360 Degrees Flowers Water lily Board Games Chess, Monopoly Video Games Chess, Frogger Sports to Play Dodgeball Sports Teams No favorite Outdoor Activities Swimming, volleyball, miniature golf TV Shows SURVIVOR, BIG BROTHER, The First 48 Investigative Reports Movies Shallow Hal, Scarface, Cooley High Actors Larenz Tate, Jamie Foxx Actresses Ashley Judd, Charlize Theron, Sanaa Lathan Music R&B, Salina Jones, Mariah Carey, Lyfe Jennings Magazines Vogue, Ebony, Cosmopolitan Books/Authors Cheaters (Eric Jerome Dickey), If I Ruled the World (JOY) Cereals Oatmeal Raisin Crisp Fruits Banana, mango, Granny Smith apples Snack Foods Cool Ranch Doritos Cookies White chocolate macadamia nut Candy Bars Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Alcoholic Drinks Alize Blue, Moet Nectar Non-Alcoholic Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper

Courtney Biography Courtney Marit was born in Washington, D.C. An avid gymnast, she reached elite level, was nationally ranked and eventually received a gymnastics scholarship from the University of Georgia, where she was part of the 1993 NCAA Championship team. Marit is currently a performance artist, working with others to collaborate and create theatrical shows that include music, fire, trapeze, stilts and a myriad of circus arts. She is founder of Revolve Productions, a company that has brought together musicians, disc jockeys, designers and performers dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind events. She also teaches fire dancing with the intention of celebrating this ancient art form as a tool of self-expression, meditation and fun. Additionally, she is working on her first screenplay and focusing on creating film and documentaries that promote world unity. Having traveled to over 30 countries around the globe, Marit previously worked as a deckhand/cook and helped deliver luxury yachts across the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. She also worked as a massage therapist, ski instructor, snow maker, farmer, elder caregiver, trailblazer, biking/hiking guide and importer. Marit's many adventures include climbing mountain peaks in the Cordilla Blanca of Peru, skiing the mountains of Alaska, running a marathon in Honolulu, performing throughout Europe, living in caves in India, surfing in Costa Rica, hitchhiking through Mexico and walking the deserts of Chile. Marit wants to have the experience of a lifetime and lives for adventure and knowledge. Learning about other countries and cultures is her passion. She enjoys celebrating life and the world she lives in. Marit describes herself as free spirited, creative, fun, sensitive and compassionate. She enjoys being part of an artistic community that integrates music, creation, dance and travel. Marit is currently single and living in Los Angeles. Her birth date is May 24, 1974. Favorites Colors Red Scents Fresh baked bread, sandalwood oil Flowers My Aunt Sandy's roses Board Games Risk Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Ultimate Frisbee, biking Sports Teams University of Georgia gymnastics, Lakers, Washington Redskins Outdoor Activities Sailing, hiking, surfing TV Shows Real Time with Bill Maher, SURVIVOR, Entourage, Lost, Rock Star Movies House of Flying Daggers, The Incredibles, Pulp Fiction Actors Johnny Depp, Kevin Spacey, Nicolas Cage, Orlando Bloom Actresses Angelina Jolie, Jodie Foster, Naomi Watts Music Breakbeats, Drum & Bass, Widespread Panic Magazines The Economist, Zinc, Vogue Books/Authors The Four Agreements, anything else by Don Miguel Ruiz Cereals Cap'n Crunch mixed with granola Fruits Kiwi, mango, papaya, nectarine Snack Foods Cashews, soy nuts, candied ginger Cookies My Aunt Sandy's yumalicious cookies Candy Bars Skor, Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Alcoholic Drinks Piña Colada, Baileys Non-Alcoholic Kombucha, Chai, Sprite

Dan Biography Dan Barry was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, but considers South Hadley, Massachusetts his hometown. He is a former astronaut who currently spends his time building robots for his own company, Denbar Robotics. Barry's work and research has been supported by the National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Grass Foundation and the American Heart Association of Michigan. He has five patents and has had over 50 articles published in scientific journals. For his work and accomplishments, Barry has received numerous special honors and awards over the years, including the 1971 McMullen Engineering Award, the 1984 Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from St. Louis University in 1996; the Vladimir Komarov Diploma from Federation Aeronautique Internationale in 1998; an Honorary Life Membership from the United States Tennis Association in 1999, inclusion in the list of 100 Most Notable Princeton Graduate School Alumni of the 20th Century in 2001, and both the Paul J. Corcoran Award from Harvard Medical School and an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Beloit College in 2003. Barry is a member of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Association of Academic Physiatrists, Sigma Xi (a scientific group), Association of Space Explorers and the United States Tennis Association. In 1971, Barry graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria, Louisiana. In 1975, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University. In 1997, he received a master of engineering degree and a Master of Arts degree in electrical engineering/computer science from Princeton University. In 1980, he received a doctorate in electrical engineering/computer science, also from Princeton. In 1982, he received a doctorate in medicine from the University of Miami. In 1985, Barry completed an internship and a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of Michigan. He was then appointed by the University of Michigan as an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in the Bioengineering Program. He spent the summers of 1985-1987 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, working in skeletal muscle physiology at the Marine Biological Laboratory. Barry was offered tenure at the University of Michigan in 1992. At the same time, he was selected by NASA to train at the Johnson Space Center and opted to relocate to Texas. He completed one year of training and qualified for assignment as a mission specialist on Space Shuttle flight crews. A veteran of three space flights, Barry has logged over 734 hours in space, including four space walks. He retired from NASA in April, 2005. Barry currently lives in South Hadley, Massachusetts with his wife of 24 years, Sue. They have two children, Jenny and Andy, and one dog, Windy. He enjoys flying, tennis, sailing, ultimate Frisbee and running. His birth date is December 30, 1953. Favorites Colors Red, yellow Scents Cookies in the oven Flowers Stargazer lily, sunflower Board Games Go Video Games Starcraft Sports to Play Tennis, basketball, ultimate Frisbee Sports Teams Red Sox, Patriots Outdoor Activities Stargazing, walking at night, sailing (Hobie Getaway 16' catamaran), windsurfing, snorkeling TV Shows SURVIVOR, The West Wing Movies Apollo 13, Dirty Harry, Speed Actors Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks Actresses Sandra Bullock Music Beach Boys, Beatles, Jim Croce, Bruce Springsteen, Broadway music (e.g. Wicked) Magazines American Scientist, Servo, Discover Books/Authors Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Cereals Cap'n Crunch, Sugar Smacks Fruits Plum Snack Foods Ruffles Cookies White chocolate macadamia nut Candy Bars Butterfinger Alcoholic Drinks Frozen strawberry margarita Non-Alcoholic Fruit smoothie

Danielle Biography Born and raised just outside of Boston, Danielle DiLorenzo grew up the eldest of three children in a small town called Lynnfield. She attended the Winthrop Gymnastics Academy, Massachusetts, where she competed for eight years and won many awards. At Lynnfield High School, she played varsity soccer, basketball and track. An athlete and fierce competitor, DiLorenzo set high school state records in track and was captain of both her track and soccer teams. At 16, DiLorenzo was selected to represent the United States at the World Gothia Cup and traveled to Germany, Sweden and Austria. Additionally, she worked with the Ford Modeling Agency, participating in fashion shows in the Boston area. DiLorenzo was then recruited to play Division One soccer at Quinnipiac University, where she studied marketing. Unfortunately, a knee injury during pre-season kept her from playing her first year. She decided to transfer to Northeastern University, where she eventually earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a concentration in both finance and marketing. After graduation, DiLorenzo moved to Florida, where she currently works for a medical sales company. Her proudest accomplishment to date is the purchase of her first home in Boca Raton, Florida. DiLorenzo's regular workout routine includes kickboxing and soccer. Her favorite hobbies include dancing, traveling and listening to all kinds of music. She describes herself as driven, intelligent, vivacious, strong-minded, athletic, genuine and good-hearted. She never shies away from a discussion on the New England Patriots or the Boston Red Sox. Her hero is her grandfather, because he always enjoyed discovering new things. He was a politician, a schoolteacher for children with special needs, a loving father and husband and an awesome grandfather. Danielle DiLorenzo is currently single and resides in Pompano Beach, Florida. Her birth date is June 3, 1981. Favorites Colors Green, blue Scents Coconut, vanilla, Febreze Flowers Red rose Board Games Backgammon, Monopoly, Clue Video Games Pac-Man Sports to Play Soccer, Kickboxing Sports Teams New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox Outdoor Activities Water skiing TV Shows Rescue Me, Desperate Housewives, Las Vegas, Grey's Anatomy, The Sopranos Movies The Bronx Tale, Scarface, Goodfellas Actors Brad Pitt, Julian McMahon, Vince Vaughn Actresses Ashley Judd, Rachel McAdams, Michelle Pfeiffer, Natalie Portman, Keira Knightley, Angelina Jolie Music Sade, Dave Matthews, Aaliya, 50 Cent Magazines Maxim, GQ, Newsweek, US Weekly Books/Authors The Da Vinci Code Cereals Oats 'n Honey, Trix, Oatmeal Fruits Pineapple, green apple, banana Snack Foods Barbeque chips, peanut butter Cookies Peanut butter Candy Bars Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Alcoholic Drinks Grey Goose gimlet, pinot grigio wine Non-Alcoholic Gatorade

Melinda Biography Melinda Hyder was born and raised in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She has one sister, Regina, and is proud to point out that her parents, Richard and Carol, were high school sweethearts and have been married for 44 years. Hyder began singing in church at the age of four. She trained in ballet, tap, jazz and gymnastics for 12 years. She attended classes and taught at the Watt Dance Studio in Elizabethton. Hyder graduated with honors in music and math from Elizabethton High School. She then attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City on a full vocal scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. While in college, she performed with the music groups 10BucsWorth, Chorale and Women's Ensemble. After college, Hyder entertained at Six Flags over Georgia for two years. She then toured Europe while performing on a cruise ship. She also spent six years performing at Dollywood (often times with Dolly Parton). In addition, she has worked as a real estate agent, private vocal coach, dance instructor, pageant coach and model. Hyder describes herself as vivacious, competitive and compassionate. Her hobbies include creative home decorating, collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, watching CBS soap operas and jogging. Currently single, Hyder resides in Sevierville, Tennessee, with her Pomeranian, Lexi. Her birth date is May 23, 1973. Favorites Colors Blue, red, purple Scents Vanilla, sandalwood, cinnamon Flowers Daisy, stargazer lily Board Games Taboo, Twister Video Games Tetris, Frogger Sports to Play No favorite Sports Teams U Tennessee Volunteers Outdoor Activities Snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, swimming, fishing TV Shows THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, American Idol, NUMB3RS, SURVIVOR Movies Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama Actors Sean Connery, Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington Actresses Reese Witherspoon, Meg Ryan, Marilyn Monroe Music All kinds Magazines In Style, Us Weekly, In Touch Books/Authors Sandra Brown, J.D. Ross, Catherine Coulter, Nicholas Sparks Cereals Smart Start Fruits Apple, pineapple, kiwi, strawberries Snack Foods Pringles, cookie dough, pretzels Cookies Chips Ahoy! Candy Bars Snickers Alcoholic Drinks Red wine Non-Alcoholic Cheerwine

Misty Biography Misty Giles was born in Valdosta, Georgia. The first of three children in a military family, she moved frequently during her early years. She eventually settled in Texas, where she attended Killeen High School. No stranger to competition, Giles participated in varsity sports and later won the title of Miss Texas Teen USA 1999. Giles' proudest accomplishment so far has been her ability to support herself through college and earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. She is currently employed as an engineer by a premiere advanced technology corporation and is pursuing a master's degree. Additionally, she is training for her next big challenge, marathon running. Giles describes herself as highly adventurous, determined and sexy. She considers herself a "tomboy in high heels," as she was once the only girl on her local little league baseball team. She values her faith and work ethic as her best personal attributes. She has a passion for youth and spends time mentoring young girls to help them prepare to be strong and confident women. She has also lectured at motivational and engineering seminars. She enjoys political discussions, running, kickboxing, playing with her two Boston Terriers (Harley & Arthur), and most of all, spending time with her close friends. Giles believes her competitive nature and natural problem-solving skills will help her get to the end of the game. Competing in the ultimate game of survival and winning are her motivations for taking on SURVIVOR: PANAMA--EXILE ISLAND. Currently single, Giles resides in Dallas. Her birth date is February 25, 1981. Favorites Colors Purple Scents Vanilla and cinnamon Flowers Yellow roses Board Games Chess Video Games Playstation Lord of the Rings Sports to Play Basketball and volleyball Sports Teams Dallas Mavericks Outdoor Activities Rafting and tubing TV Shows 24 and SURVIVOR Movies Gone with the Wind Actors Pierce Brosnan Actresses Hillary Swank, Charlize Theron Music Rock Magazines Newsweek, the Victoria's Secret Catalogue, Maxim Books/Authors Catch 22 by Joseph Heller, Dan Brown's books Cereals No favorite Fruits Peach Snack Foods Twizzlers Cookies Oatmeal chocolate chip Candy Bars 3 Musketeers Alcoholic Drinks Good red wine, cabernet Non-Alcoholic Green tea

Nick Biography Nick Stanbury grew up in Riverton, Wyoming. He attended his freshman year of college at Montana State University in Bozeman. He transferred to Arizona State University his sophomore year and eventually received concurrent Bachelor of Science degrees in finance and supply chain management. Stanbury is currently working as a waiter while he awaits word on his law school applications. In law school, he wants to study international and natural resources law, which he hopes will provide many different opportunities to see more of the world. He previously worked in radio sales and as an Operations Analyst at Parker Aerospace. Stanbury's hobbies include basketball, golf, fly fishing, surfing, reading and traveling. He describes himself as curious, loving and overly analytical. He is proudest of his family, especially his sister Natasha and his boys in Tempe, who never cease to amaze him. He feels he'll be the Sole Survivor because of his willingness to try anything and his enjoyment of the learning that comes with both success and failure. He wants to be on SURVIVOR so he can travel, learn about himself in a difficult situation and meet smart, beautiful women. Stanbury is currently single and residing in Tempe, Arizona. His birth date is July 21, 1980. Favorites Colors Blue, green, brown Scents Musty dive bars, ocean breeze Flowers Rose Board Games Balderdash Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Basketball, golf Sports Teams Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Braves, ASU Sun Devils Outdoor Activities Fly fishing, skiing, wakeboarding TV Shows Entourage, Nip/Tuck, The Daily Show Movies The Big Lebowski, True Romance Actors Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Ross Thomas, Vince Vaughn Actresses Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen Music Rap, alternative, jam bands, bluegrass Magazines The Economist, Harper's Magazine Books/Authors Ayn Rand, F.A. Hayek, Hermann Hesse Cereals Grape-Nuts, Quaker Oatmeal, Fruity Pebbles Fruits Pineapple, raspberries Snack Foods Baked Cheetos, raw almonds Cookies Chocolate chip Candy Bars No favorite Alcoholic Drinks Budweiser, Maker's Mark whiskey Non-Alcoholic Red Bull, Arnold Palmer

Ruth Marie Biography Ruth Marie Milliman was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, where she enjoyed athletics and was actively involved in Little Theater and competitive ballroom dancing, along with singing in pageants and weddings. She graduated from T.L. Hanna High School. In 1975, Milliman was crowned Miss Teenage Greenville and participated in Miss Teenage America. She then attended the University of South Carolina, where she eventually received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. While in college, she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority and was a cheerleader (she was head cheerleader for the squad in 1979). She also worked as a page for the South Carolina House of Representatives. During her college years, Milliman was crowned the 1978 South Carolina Watermelon Queen and the 1979 Miss Cayce West Columbia. She attended the Miss South Carolina Pageant, in which she was voted Miss Photogenic by the press. After graduating college, Milliman was hired by Eastern Airlines as a flight attendant. In 1981, she was appointed First Female Narcotics agent with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Agency and attended the South Carolina Police Academy. For the past 19 years, Milliman has been involved with and employed in shopping center development. She is currently the Director of Retail Leasing for Centennial American Properties in Greenville, South Carolina. Milliman has been running competitively since 1992 and holds many road race records in South Carolina. In 2001, she was awarded the YWCA Women in Sports Award. In 2003, she participated in the Marathon Des Sables, a race often called "the toughest footrace on the planet." The competition entails a seven day, 152-mile stage race. She finished second out of 59 women and placed 100th overall out of 677 runners. She was featured in an Emmy-nominated ESPN special about the race, titled "Foot Race Across the Sand." Milliman is an active member of the PTA for Greenville High School and is a member of the Greenville High Booster Club. She was head coach for the Greenville Track Club Junior Olympic Youth Program for four years. She is also a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Milliman is the proud mother of two teenage children, Anna, 15, and Max, 17. She currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina. Her birth date is April 11, 1957. Favorites Colors Pink & blue Scents Honeysuckle Flowers Magnolia Board Games Candy Land Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Running, basketball, soccer Sports Teams U South Carolina Gamecocks, Greenville High School Red Raiders Outdoor Activities Running, swimming, water skiing TV Shows SURVIVOR, CSI, Sex & the City Movies Notting Hill, Gone with the Wind Actors Tom Selleck, Tommy Lee Jones Actresses Meg Ryan, Sarah Jessica Parker Music All types, Elvis Presley Magazines Runner's World, Running Times, People Books/Authors It's Not About the Bike (Lance Armstrong) Cereals All Fruits Watermelon Snack Foods Trail mix, almonds, energy bars Cookies Peanut butter Candy Bars Zero bars Alcoholic Drinks Champagne Non-Alcoholic Water, Cytomax, Tang

Sally Biography Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Sally Schumann spent a lot of time outdoors. She attended Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she played midfield on the women's soccer team and earned her Bachelor's Degree in social work. She spent the last four years employed as a social worker and varsity girl's soccer coach at Buffalo High School in Buffalo, Minnesota. Sally describes herself as compassionate, competitive and funny. The accomplishment she is proudest of is having trained for and completed her first marathon last summer. Her favorite sports to watch include baseball and hockey. She enjoys many outdoor activities, such as fishing, camping and playing broomball. Reading, listening to music and spending time with friends and her dog, Darby, rank among her other pleasures. Photography is her greatest passion; a day spent behind her camera is a day well spent. SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE are the television shows Schumann never misses. A huge SURVIVOR fan, she has applied for the show a total of five times. This was the first time she made it to the semifinals. Schumann believes she has a great shot at winning because she is determined and competitive, and she enjoys building relationships with people. She draws strength and inspiration from her older sister, whom she admires more than anyone else. Schumann recently went through a divorce and is currently dating her best friend. She currently lives in Chicago, where she works as a waitress and bartender. Her birth date is December 10, 1978. Favorites Colors Yellow, brown Scents Mulberry, lilac Flowers Daisy, tulip Board Games Cribbage, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Uno, Yahtzee Video Games Original Nintendo, Tetris, Super Mario Brothers Sports to Play Soccer, badminton, broomball, horseshoes, bocce ball Sports Teams UMD Bulldogs, Minnesota Twins Outdoor Activities Fishing, fly fishing, running TV Shows SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, Law & Order Movies Before Sunset; Me, You and Everyone We Know; Shakespeare in Love Actors Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey Actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Doris Day, Katharine Hepburn Music Pink Martini, Wilco, Joni Mitchell, Damien Rice, Cranberries, salsa beats Magazines People, US Weekly, Readers Digest Books/Authors Anything by John Grisham, Bridget Jones's Diary Cereals Honeycomb, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Cream of Wheat, oatmeal Fruits Braeburn apple, cherries, grapefruit, nectarine Snack Foods Balance bars, Red Vines, animal crackers Cookies Homemade oatmeal chocolate chip Candy Bars York Peppermint Pattie, Almond Joy Alcoholic Drinks Corona, Stella, gin & tonic, bloody Mary Non-Alcoholic Milk, Vitamin Water, green tea, coffee, V8 Juice

Shane Biography Shane Powers was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After finishing high school, Powers moved to Los Angeles. In 1999, Powers and two business partners established a boutique specialty marketing company with the goal of effectively branding products. On the side, Powers makes time to coach his son's football team. Previous employment included work as a club promoter and restaurant manager. Powers describes himself as witty, outgoing and funny. His most important accomplishment, still in progress, is raising his son. His hobbies include basketball, softball, writing and frequenting bookstores. Powers believes he can be the Sole Survivor because of his unmatched communication skills. He believes he is also a physical threat and has the ability to manipulate people and not have them be resentful. If he wins, he wants to buy some real equipment and a great field for his son's football team. Powers currently resides in Los Angeles under the watchful eye of his son, Boston. His birth date is November 28, 1970. Favorites Colors Scarlet Scents Coffee, girls that get the perfume right, muggy days Flowers Lavender Board Games Trivial Pursuit, Axis and Allies, Risk Video Games Any EA sports game Sports to Play All, flag football Sports Teams Nebraska Cornhuskers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Supersonics Outdoor Activities Driving TV Shows SportsCenter, The O'Reilly Factor, History Channel Movies The Shawshank Redemption, Kramer vs. Kramer Actors Robert Downey Jr., Emile Hirsch, Michael Keaton, Dustin Hoffman, Tobey Maguire Actresses Meryl Streep Music Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mother Tongue, Ray Charles, System of a Down, Stevie Wonder Magazines Time, Fantasy Football Weekly Books/Authors Autobiographies of Lance Armstrong, George Stephanopoulos, Rudy Giuliani; anything by Martin Luther King Cereals Cinnamon Toast Crunch Fruits No favorite Snack Foods No favorite Cookies Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip Candy Bars No favorite Alcoholic Drinks Warm vodka Non-Alcoholic Espresso

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