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SURVIVOR returned with another time period winning performance as the premiere of SURVIVOR: FIJI beat “My Name is Earl,” “Ugly Betty” and “The Office” in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Live Plus same-day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 8.

SURVIVOR: FIJI was first in households 9.7/15, viewers 16.44m, adults 25-54 6.9/17 and adults 18-49 5.7/15. SURVIVOR enjoyed an 8% advantage over “Ugly Betty” in households vs. 9.0/14, 33% in adults 25-54 vs. 5.2/12, 21% in adults 18-49 vs. 4.7/12 and 15% in viewers vs. 14.28m, 2.16m. SURVIVOR topped “Earl/The Office” in adults 18-49 by 33% vs. 4.3/11.

SURVIVOR posted its best Thursday viewer delivery and highest ratings in both adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 since Sept. 28.

MySA.com Bridget Smith KENS 5 Eyewitness News

A San Antonio mother of two is one of the contestants competing on “Survivor: Fiji.”

“When I picked up the newspaper and saw my daughter on that, I almost cried,” said Jim Verreos. He is very proud of his daughter.

His daughter, Rita, 38, is on the current edition of the reality television game show.

Jim, and his wife Raquel, were never big fans of the television show, but they were more than ready to watch Rita sizzle it up on the shows premiere. More… »

www.theadvertiser.com - Lafayette, LA Ginger Garrison ggarrison@theadvertiser.com

Louisiana natives Kenward “Boo” Bernis of Lafayette and Erica Durousseau of Lake Charles didn’t really stand out in the first episode of Survivor: Fiji.

This is a good thing.

Standing out at the beginning of Survivor rarely ends well.

Take this season’s Sylvia, for example. An architect, she led the 19 castaways two-day camp build at the beginning of the episode and was given the power to divide the others into two tribes, Moto and Ravu.

It seems she tried to balance the tribes, not making one significantly stronger than the other. What did standing out get her? A trip to Exile Island. More… »

www.thestarpress.com By GAIL KOCH gkoch@muncie.gannett.com

MUNCIE — A Ball State University graduate hopes to live up to Survivors motto to “outwit, outplay, outlast” the competition as a contestant in tonights premiere of the popular CBS reality program.

Edgardo Rivera, 28, is one of 19 contestants vying for the $1 million prize in this seasons Survivor, filmed on the island of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean.

Rivera is a 2001 graduate of Ball State and currently an advertising executive in Miami, Fla. Friends and family members of the self-described “spontaneous and very adventurous” Rivera say he has a good chance of winning the top prize. More… »

TimesDispatch.com BY CYNTHIA MCMULLEN

We caught up with Virginia’s favorite reality contestants on “Survivor.”

Despite naysayers’ prayers and predictions to the contrary, televised reality shows have taken the airwaves.

They rule. They rock. And, according to Nielsen Media Research, they rate.

The top two of the Top 10 TV shows in the country last week were prerecorded tryouts — tryouts, mind you — for Fox’s “American Idol.”

“AI” is phenomenally popular, but “Survivor” is the mother of American reality shows.

Make that grandmother, given that the original “Survivor,” which made its debut in 2000, has spawned more than a dozen tropically cutthroat competitions. Season 14, “Survivor: Fiji,” premieres at 8 p.m. Feb. 8.

As it turns out, Virginians are pretty good at playing the game of outwitting, outplaying and outlasting . . . no matter how many naked beachcombers, greedy beauty queens or mosquito-bitten hustlers get in their way.

No natives, to our knowledge, have won the title of sole survivor. But half a dozen of the Old Dominion’s finest have given viewers some prime island viewing time.

Pop the corn, gather the kids, sit back and find out whatever happened to . . . . More… »

jam.canoe.ca

With its “Fiji” edition debuting next Thursday night on CBS, some critics would say ‘Survivor’ is getting a little long in the tooth. To host/producer Jeff Probst though, the series is continuing to deliver what viewers want most: intrigue, drama, mystery and a whole lotta backstabbing.

“I think that execution is critical because people can smell bulls–t. They can smell it if something doesn’t feel right. I can smell it when we do things that aren’t right. I cringe when they happen and I know the audience cringes,” Probst said in a media conference call. “I would say though, anybody who is being fair looking at thirteen seasons of ‘Survivor’ would have to say that show has held up pretty darn well.” More… »

From the CBS web site

Originally from Malaysian Borneo, Yau-Man Chan attended All Saints Secondary School in Kota Kinabalu. He moved to the United States where he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Chan is the Director of Information Systems for the College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. In this position, he manages and runs the information systems infrastructure for administrative, research and teaching units of the college. This includes setting up networks, computers and managing business database systems. He previously worked designing electronic circuits for scientific instruments to collect data. He’s also been a housepainter, cook and dishwasher.

Chan enjoys playing table tennis, bicycling, woodworking and reading. He is a member of the USA Table Tennis Association. He describes himself as intellectual and contemplative. He considers himself a natural leader, a good organizer, very skilled with his hands, very resourceful and feels he possesses a keen intellect.

Chan has been married to his wife, Jennifer, for 23 years. They have two children, Penelope and Ione. They also have a dog, Tucker and two rabbits, Ruby and Cupid. Chan’s birth date is August 26, 1952.

Favorites
Colors: Sky blue
Scents: Rose, lavender
Flowers: Rose
Board Games: No favorite
Video Games: Atari classics, Ms. Pac-Man
Sports to Play: Table tennis
Sports Teams: No favorite
Outdoor Activities: Touring
TV Shows: News, 60 Minutes
Movies: Three Days of the Condor, Anne of the Thousand Days
Music: Classical
Magazines: The Economist
Books/Authors: The Reason Driven Life by Robert Price
Cereals: No favorite
Fruits: Apple
Snack Foods: Shrimp chips
Cookies: Chocolate chocolate chip
Candy Bars: M&M’s
Alcoholic Drinks: White wine–Gewertzraminer
Non-alcoholic: CafÈ latte

From the CBS web site

Sylvia Kwan was born in Hong Kong, where she lived for eight and a half years before moving with her parents and five siblings to Los Angeles. After graduation from high school, she relocated to the Bay Area where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Architecture degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

Kwan is the founder and Chairman of a renowned architectural firm located in San Francisco. As Chairman, she is responsible for strategic planning and development for her award-winning firm. She has resided as the Board Chair of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the board of a number of Bay Area non-profit and for-profit boards. She is also a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Kwan is especially proud of designing the interiors of Pacific Bell Park (now AT&T Park), home of the San Francisco Giants.

Kwan describes herself as creative, energetic and determined, and according to her husband, holds the unofficial title of ìUltimate Consumer.î In her spare time, Kwan plays tennis, skis, hikes and plays golf. Sheís also happy that she finally learned how to swim, because it was sink or swim as a Survivor contestant. Kwan’s never met an exercise routine she didnít like, keeping in shape with Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, and any new type of gym equipment introduced.

Kwan resides in Marin County with her husband of 26 years, Denis Henmi. They are currently building their dream house, a mid-century modern creation that was inspired by years of designing homes for their clients. Kwan and Henmi have two children, Drew, 18 and Derek, 15. Kwan was born on August 18, 1954.

Favorites
Colors: Pale green, gold, purple, light blue
Scents: Lavender, amber, verbena, patchouli, jasmine
Flowers: Dahlia, lily, tube rose
Board Games: Scrabble, Apples to Apples, Clue, Jeopardy
Video Games: Jeopardy
Sports to Play: Tennis, golf, skiing
Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, jogging, running
TV Shows: Jeopardy, The Apprentice, Shark
Movies: Out of Africa, Akeelah and the Bee, The Sound of Music
Music: Jazz, classical, rock, reggae
Magazines: Vanity Fair, Newsweek, Real Simple, Architecture Record
Books/Authors: Joyce Carol Oates, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf
Cereals: GOLEAN
Fruits: Mango, grapes, apple, banana, guava, cherries, pear
Snack Foods: Almonds, mixed nuts, whole wheat crackers, peanut butter toast
Cookies: Chocolate chip–sugarless
Candy Bars: Anything sugarless, dark chocolate
Alcoholic Drinks: Red wine, white wine, low-carb beer, vodka
Non-alcoholic: Iced tea, sparkling water

From the CBS web site

Born in South Korea, Stacy Kimball was adopted at six months old and raised in Montpelier, Vermont.

At the age of 17, Kimball moved to Miami, Florida, even though she had never visited the city before. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from the Ai Miami International University of Art and Design while working full time and interning.

Kimball currently works in advertising as an interactive producer where she works together with the creative department and the development team to produce innovative web content for national clients.

Kimball enjoys knitting, making jewelry and cooking. She describes herself as resourceful, optimistic and good-humored. Whether living in Vermont, Miami or Boulder, she is most proud of her ability to adapt to her surroundings.

Kimball is currently single and living in Boulder, Colorado. Her birth date is October 1, 1979.

Favorites
Colors: Baby pink, purple
Scents: Clean, fresh spa
Flowers: Calla lily, rose
Board Games: Backgammon
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: No favorite
Sports Teams: Miami Heat
Outdoor Activities: Horseback riding
TV Shows: No favorite
Movies: Amelie, Motorcycle diaries
Music: Sinatra, lounge music
Magazines: Real Simple
Books/Authors: Dean Koontz
Cereals: Kashi Strawberry Fields
Fruits: Mango
Snack Foods: Buttered popcorn
Cookies: Oatmeal raisin
Candy Bars: Toblerone
Alcoholic Drinks: Captain Morgan’s Rum and Ginger Ale, Guinness
Non-alcoholic: Orange juice, coffee, Coca-Cola Classic

From the CBS web site

Born in Venezuela, Rita Verreos moved to San Francisco when she was eight years old. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, before transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Italian and French Literature.

Verreos has traveled extensively through Central and South America, the Caribbean and Europe. After college, she moved to Mexico City where she lived for 11 years with her then husband and two children. She was a contestant in the Miss Venezuela pageant and walked the fashion runways of Venezuela, Mexico and Los Angeles. In 1990, she appeared in the film “Marked for Death.”

In 2003, Verreos moved to Texas with her two children. She currently juggles being a single mom with working part-time on her business as an image consultant who specializes in coaching girls for the Miss Texas, Miss California and Miss USA Pageants. She is also a television spokesperson for a local supermarket chain in San Antonio and Austin, Texas.

Verreos enjoys playing with her children, cooking, listening to “world” music, reading and writing in foreign languages. She also enjoys playing basketball, football and walking. She describes herself as persistent, tough on the outsideÖtender on the inside, considerate and respectful.

Verreos currently resides in San Antonio, Texas, with her children, her parents, and their golden retriever, Blackie. Her birth date is July 19, 1968.

Favorites
Colors: Sky blue, beige, orange
Scents: Smell of children’s skin
Flowers: White rose
Board Games: Bingo, Chinese Checkers
Video Games: Barbie Fashion Designer
Sports to Play: Badminton, basketball, baseball
Sports Teams: San Antonio Spurs, San Francisco 49ers
Outdoor Activities: Swimming, walking, jogging
TV Shows: Survivor, Project Runway, anything on the Food Network
Movies: Cars, Somewhere in Time, Cinema Paradiso
Music: Italian Pop, French Pop
Magazines: Hola!
Books/Authors: Tristan & Iseult
Cereals: Granola, Frosted Mini Wheats
Fruits: Peach, apple, pear
Snack Foods: Cheddar flavored Ruffles
Cookies: Oatmeal
Candy Bars: Whatchamacallit, Twix, white chocolate
Alcoholic Drinks: Red wine
Non-alcoholic: Carbonated water, cream soda

From the CBS web site

Born in Seoul, Korea, Mookie Lee moved to Storrs, Connecticut at the age of three and then was raised in Northbrook, Illinois, for the majority of his teenage years. In 2003, Lee received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he studied Actuarial Science and Finance. He was also a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Lee is currently a program manager at an internet loan company and is responsible for the coordination and implementation of business projects. He is also involved in real estate part time. He previously worked at one of the largest global consulting organizations as a consultant in transformation and business strategy, focused on the financial services industry.

Lee enjoys traveling, playing competitive sports (particularly basketball and volleyball) and spending time with his friends and family. He is a die-hard Chicago Bears fan and is a season ticket holder. He describes himself as outgoing, humorous, strong-minded, competitive and athletic. The most important people in his life are God, his parents, John and Mee, and his older sister, Kim, who recently married in the fall of 2006.

Lee is currently single and resides in downtown Chicago. His birth date is November 10, 1981.

Favorites
Colors: Black, blue
Scents: Chance by Chanel
Flowers: Orchid
Board Games: Monopoly
Video Games: Madden NFL 07
Sports to Play: Basketball, volleyball, football
Sports Teams: The Bulls, The Bears, The White Sox, The Cubs
Outdoor Activities: Boating, skiing, golfing
TV Shows: Seinfeld, CSI, SportsCenter, Entourage, 24
Movies: Snatch, Rounders, Goodfellas, Casino
Music: Hip-hop, dance
Magazines: SmartMoney, Money, GG Magazine, Maxim
Books/Authors: The Cobra Event, The Da Vinci Code, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Cereals: Blueberry Morning, Honey Bunches of Oats, Cocoa Puffs
Fruits: Cherries, mango, strawberries, honeydew
Snack Foods: Tostitos with a hint of Lime, El-Ranchero chips, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Cookies: Peanut butter chocolate chip
Candy Bars: Snickers, Kit Kat
Alcoholic Drinks: Bacardi & Diet Coke, Jagermeister bombs
Non-alcoholic: Minute Maid Tropical Punch

From the CBS web site

Raised in Cincinnati, Michelle Yi is in her final year at the University of Cincinnati where she is studying fashion design at their college of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP).

Yi enjoys fashion photography, traveling and is an avid and competitive rock climber. She enjoys 80s pop music, drinking Eddie James, pirates, things that are green and video games prefaced with the name Mario. Yi admits she likes to eat–everything from Korean BBQ to Cincinnati Skyline Chili, with a particular weakness for ice cream and sushi. To complement her love for food, Yi practices yoga, lifts weights and trains for climbing. She’s not a big fan of cardio workouts, but does it anyway because she believes it builds character and prevents heart disease.

Yi describes herself as very independent and is a true believer in following one’s passions and staying inspired. She thinks a positive attitude will keep you smiling through anything. She believes her bubbly and laid back personality allows her to enjoy most people, but she claims if you rub her the wrong way, she’ll be sure you know it! Yi’s hero is her mother, who lives in Taipei, Taiwan.

Yi hopes to continue to travel, particularly to go “bouldering” in New Zealand and to spend some time in her favorite hotspot, Manhattan. Yi currently resides in Cincinnati. Her birth date is December 2, 1983.

Favorites
Colors: Green, black
Scents: Coffee
Flowers: Lily
Board Games: Scrabble
Video Games: Mario Kart
Sports to Play: Rock climbing
Sports Teams: Dallas Mavericks
Outdoor Activities: Rock climbing
TV Shows: AMAZING RACE
Movies: When Harry Met Sally
Music: 80s pop
Magazines: Rock & Ice, Climbing
Books/Authors: John Steinbeck
Cereals: Basic 4
Fruits: Apple, cherries, mango
Snack Foods: Cheetos
Cookies: Sugar cookies
Candy Bars: Score
Alcoholic Drinks: No favorite
Non-alcoholic: Water, fruit juice

From the CBS web site

Born in Miami, Florida, Lisette “Lisi” Linares lived on again and off again in New York City, taking college courses at New York University Film School before moving to Los Angeles. She currently works as a customer service representative for a psychic service company. She has previously worked as a reservationist and paralegal.

Linares describes herself as an “Underground Electropunk Noise Artist” and has procured quite a following (she had a hit in France in 2004). In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog. Her favorite sport is tennis. She describes herself as creative, intelligent, smart, observant and fun. She believes her resourcefulness and humor will help her do well on SURVIVOR.

If Linares could hold any office, she would like to be the Mayor of Miami (ironically, her grandfather was once the mayor of his town in Cuba).

Linares currently resides in Los Angeles with her Scottish terrier, George. Her birth date is June 9, 1970.

Favorites
Colors: Blue
Scents: Lavender, sandalwood
Flowers: White rose
Board Games: Candyland
Video Games: Pac-Man
Sports to Play: Tennis
Sports Teams: Football
Outdoor Activities: Hiking with dogs
TV Shows: Breaking up with Shannen Doherty
Movies: Cabaret
Music: Electro/Rock/Dance/Jazz
Magazines: Wired, Newsweek, The Economist
Books/Authors: No favorite
Cereals: Vanilla Clusters, Kashi Good Friends
Fruits: Blueberries, raspberries
Snack Foods: Tortilla chips and guacamole or salsa
Cookies: Peanut butter
Candy Bars: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks: Rum & Coke
Non-alcoholic: Lemonade

From the CBS web site

Liliana Gomez grew up the second eldest of eight siblings in the city of Oxnard, California. Born of Mexican descent, Gomez always held strong to her roots and decided, with the permission of her parents, to move to Guadalajara, Jalisco, for one year when she was 11 years old. Surrounded by the rich, colorful folklore of Guadalajara, she discovered her passion for music and singing.

Moving back to the United States, Gomez eventually became an assistant for handicapped children at a local junior high while she was attending high school. In 1999, she graduated from Rio Mesa High School and then immediately joined the United States Marine Corps where she served for eight years. Gomez received her training in Parris Island, South Carolina, and graduated as Squad Leader and Honor Graduate through Military Occupation School. During her tour in the U.S. Marine Corps, she served in the Operation Iraqi Freedom War in 2003.

Gomez is currently a mortgage loan officer in Los Angeles where she helps people buy, sell and/or refinance properties. She aspires to pursue a career as an entertainer as her passion has always been with the arts and working with children.

Gomez enjoys anything athletic, the outdoors, music, singing, dancing, independent films, barbeques and playing with her nephews, Frankie and Dario. She also enjoys following professional soccer. She describes herself as strong, stubborn, confident, goofy and a witty gal. She is most proud of her sense of family and her burning fire for life.

Gomez currently lives in Oxnard, California. Her birth date is April 5, 1981.

Favorites
Colors: Purple, red
Scents: Orange patchouli
Flowers: Lily, rose
Board Games: No favorite
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Softball, soccer, football
Sports Teams: Chivas USA
Outdoor Activities: Hiking
TV Shows: Heroes, Oprah, MTV3
Movies: V For Vendetta
Music: R&B, hip-hop, Latin, world
Magazines: O Magazine
Books/Authors: No favorite
Cereals: Raisin Bran, anything with clusters of nuts
Fruits: Apple, mango, pineapple, orange
Snack Foods: No favorite
Cookies: Chocolate chip
Candy Bars: No favorite
Alcoholic Drinks: Mojitos, wine, tequila
Non-alcoholic: Gatorade, Vitamin Water

From the CBS web site

Originally from New Orleans, Jessica deBen attended approximately three years of college at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. She went on to attend the University of New Orleans and Tulane University.

deBen moved to Los Angeles three years ago and currently works as a fashion stylist and make-up artist. She works freelance with photographers, models and magazine editors. She previously worked as a body painter for the “Lion King” show at Disney in Orlando and also as an attendant for the Volunteers of America Personal Care.

deBen describes herself as ambitious, warm and unbreakable. Her hobbies include portrait painting, jogging, hiking, kayaking, biking and eating pancakes at The Griddle CafÈ. She is an avid fan of the New Orleans Hornets basketball team (she used to go to games twice a week when she lived there). She is a member of the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions and St. Brendan’s Catholic Church.

Currently single, deBen’s birth date is April 25, 1979.

Favorites
Colors: Green, blue
Scents: Lavender, Florida Water cologne
Flowers: Orchid, morning glory
Board Games: Monopoly
Video Games: X-Box, Ms. Pac-Man, Nintendo 360 Boxing
Sports to Play: Badminton
Sports Teams: The Hornets
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, jogging
TV Shows: A&E True Crime, Survivor, VH1’s Fabulous Life ofÖ
Movies: Dancer in the Dark, The Door in the Floor, Casablanca
Music: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Aaron Neville, Black Eyed Peas
Magazines: Best Body, US Weekly, Newsweek, Vanity Fair
Books/Authors: Ayn Rand, Daphne DeMore, Anne Rice
Cereals: Kix, Basic 4, Rice Krispies
Fruits: Blueberries, banana, grapefruit
Snack Foods: Smart Food popcorn, white cheddar rice cakes
Cookies: Nilla Wafers, Oreos
Candy Bars: Milk Duds, Snickers, Butterfinger
Alcoholic Drinks: Pimm’s Cup, PlumpJack wine, strawberry daiquiri
Non-alcoholic: Kool Aid Tropical Punch Sugar Free, club soda

From the CBS web site

Originally from Boston, James Reid received his high school diploma through an adult program. He currently works as a bartender and also sets up for private parties and special events at an upscale hotel. He was formerly in the United States Navy, stationed in Ridgecrest, California and San Diego where he eventually received an honorable discharge.

Reid enjoys working out at the gym, most sports (especially football) and hanging out with good friends. He describes himself as outgoing, tough (but an overall “good kid”), a people person and a “man’s man.”

Reid is currently single and living in Los Angeles, California. His birth date is September 11, 1978.

Favorites
Colors: Blue, red, gray, silver, black, brown
Scents: Dolce & Gabbana, Rain, Fall
Flowers: Bird of Paradise
Board Games: Sorry, Chutes & Ladders, Monopoly
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Football, wrestling, catch
Sports Teams: Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins
Outdoor Activities: Running
TV Shows: Entourage, Brotherhood, Weeds
Movies: The Departed, Goodfellas, Raging Bull
Music: Reggae, old school hip-hop
Magazines: Maxim
Books/Authors: The Alchemist
Cereals: Cap’n Crunch
Fruits: Apricot, pear
Snack Foods: Wheat Thins
Cookies: Pepperidge Farms
Candy Bars: 100 Grand
Alcoholic Drinks: Vodka & soda
Non-alcoholic: Gatorade

From the CBS web site

Born and raised in Silver Lake, Minnesota, Gary Stritesky attended Silver Lake High School where he participated in football, basketball, track and baseball. He then attended St. Cloud State University and also trained at Brooks Barber School which ignited a 14-year career as a barber. He also participated in a real estate program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

Stritesky currently works as a school bus driver and carpenter. He recently built a six-unit townhome complex for senior citizens in Silver Lake, Minnesota. He was previously in the military, stationed in Vietnam for eight months in 1971. He has also worked as a taxi cab driver and landscaper. In 1990, Stritesky spent a year living in Melbourne, Australia, with his family during his wife’s teacher exchange program. In 2002, they returned to Perth, Australia, for another year as a result of his wife’s second teacher exchange program.

Stritesky has competed in multiple inline skate marathons. He also enjoys biking, canoeing and coaching. He spent many years coaching his children’s soccer, baseball, basketball and football teams. At least once a year, Stritesky travels to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, taking part in portaging, canoeing, fishing and enjoying the solitude of the northern Minnesota lakes. He has biked in many areas of Minnesota, including leading a scout group to camp and family trips. He also participated in a cross-country biking adventure while in Australia.

Stritesky currently resides in Ramsey, Minnesota with his wife of 34 years, Diane. They have four children, Aaron, Alison, Leah and Kara and two grandchildren. His pet bulldog, Dobber, recently passed away. They have since adopted Harley and Blaze, two miniature dachshunds, and just returned their pet snapping turtle, Snappy, to the wilderness. Stritesky’s birth date is September 16, 1951.

Favorites
Colors: Green, black
Scents: Cooking steaks
Flowers: Rose, sunflower
Board Games: Monopoly, Checkers
Video Games: X-Box
Sports to Play: Football, baseball
Sports Teams: Minnesota Twins
Outdoor Activities: Biking, rollerblading, walking
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, AMAZING RACE
Movies: Cool Hand Luke, Clint Eastwood
Music: Country Western
Magazines: Sports Illustrated, Dog World
Books/Authors: Charmed Eagle
Cereals: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fruits: Strawberries, banana
Snack Foods: Cool Ranch Doritos
Cookies: Peanut butter and sugar cookies
Candy Bars: Snickers, Almond M&M’s
Alcoholic Drinks: Beer, Bloody Mary
Non-alcoholic: Root beer, tomato juice

From the CBS web site

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Erica Durousseau received a track scholarship to Grambling College, also in Louisiana, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications. She then moved to Jackson, Mississippi for three years before relocating to New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, Durousseau was forced to move to Lake Charles and then Baton Rouge.

Durousseau currently works as a youth market director, traveling between two states while managing fundraisers. She previously worked as an advertising sales representative, store supervisor and waitress.

She describes herself as subtle, confrontational and outgoing. Her hobbies include writing, reading and spending time with her family. Her favorite sports are football and soccer. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Currently single, Durousseau’s birth date is December 11, 1979.

Favorites
Colors: Yellow
Scents: Fresh linen
Flowers: Lucky bamboo
Board Games: Monopoly, Taboo
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Soccer, jogging
Sports Teams: The Colts, The Mavericks
Outdoor Activities: Soccer, jogging
TV Shows: Forensic Files, Flavor of Love
Movies: Napoleon Dynamite, Love and Basketball
Music: R&B, rap, hip-hop, country, alternative, gospel
Magazines: O Magazine
Books/Authors: Iyanla Van Sant
Cereals: Raisin Bran Crunch, Froot Loops
Fruits: Orange
Snack Foods: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Doritos
Cookies: Chocolate chip with walnuts
Candy Bars: Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks: Ketel One dirty martini
Non-alcoholic: Apple juice