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Elon Musk: Leading Contender For Man Of The 21st Century?

Tesla Grand Opening in Menlo Park – Tesla Chairman, Elon Musk. (CC) Brian Solis, http://www.briansolis.com and http://bub.blicio.us. He may very well go on to become one of the most famous names in the 21st century. Elon Musk is very much at the heart of the technological revolution that is changing human behaviour. By the age of 40 he

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Tony Hawk: The Skateboarder Who Made A Career Out Of His Passion

Interesting People

Trailblazer, renegade, and revolutionary describe Tony Hawk, the rebel athlete has become one of the sagest businessmen operating in the sports industry.

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Roy Lichtenstein: The Artist Who Shocked The World

Artists/Creatives

You will know it when you see it. Instantly recognisable and plainly ubiquitous it can be seen everywhere. From advertising billboards, to television, to comic books to art galleries the work of Roy Lichtenstein has permeated the fabric of our everyday lives.

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Charlie Teo: The Neurosurgeon Who Saves Lives

In the entire Universe, it is the most precious gift of all. A gift that is often taken for granted but throughout all of our lives we will be reminded just how special life truly is. His methods have caused numerous controversies amongst his peers. Some in the medical profession despise him. Yet, this remarkable

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Nikola Tesla: The Inventor Genius Who Irrevocably Changed The World

Deceased

A thin, immaculately dressed man makes his way through New York. The same city which had undergone an electric revolution where streets at night were dazzlingly lit by arc lights, and Wall Street had been recently electrified through Edison’s direct current. ‘I have done better than that.’ Yet, this wondrous new world was confined to

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Marc Martel: A Pavarotti Of Contemporary Music?

Interesting People

Every once in a while a rare occurrence happens. A talent emerges with the potential to redefine standards and elevate their chosen field to dizzying heights. In the classical music world the most obvious example of this was Luciano Pavarotti. Pavarotti appeared to be able to produce the most glorious of sounds without any effort whatsoever on

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Norman Borlaug: The Man Who Saved One Billion People

Interesting People

He was a man that changed the world. While most people try to make a difference, the impact that they create is often very hard to quantify – one cannot say the same thing about Norman Borlaug.

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Franklin’s Northwest Passage: PR And Mistruths

Interesting People

They were on a quest for fame, glory and national pride. They wanted to become the first expedition to navigate the infamous Northwest Passage, a treacherous journey so hazardous that many considered it foolhardy to even try. Their trek would reveal more truths than Britain was comfortable with and one of the great PR spins