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	Ami Cusack
	Age: 31 Occupation: Barista/Model Home Town: Lakewood, CO
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	Ami Cusack was born to and raised in Golden, Colorado, by Richard, a top gun pilot and explosive engineer and Virginia, a former substitute English teacher and homemaker. After graduating Golden High School, she attended Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver. While attending RMCAD, she landed a job with Experimental and Applied Sciences as charitable director (one of six employees), working with children and women. In 1998, the company was sold and Cusack decided to travel for the next four years. Her travels led her to Australia, Thailand, Tahiti, Iceland, Japan and Africa. Upon returning to the US, she took a job at a coffee shop which she now considers "the greatest job in the world." She looks forward to being a mom and taking care of her family. In 1996, she lost her 18-year-old younger brother, Kyle, to a drunk driver. Her mother now conducts motivation speaking to high school students about the consequences of drinking and driving. Cusack is currently dating Crissy, whom she's been with for three years. Her birth date is January 25, 1973.	Colors Brunette Scents Gardenia, mountain air, cooking, cinnamon rolls Flowers Stargazer lily, freesia, gardenia Board Games Pictionary, rummy Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Softball, basketball, dancing, would love to play polo Sports Teams Broncos, Avalanche Outdoor Activities Riding cross country, snowboarding TV Shows PBS location or animal specials, Travel Channel Movies Braveheart, Drop Dead Fred, The Man Who Would Be King Actors Sean Connery, Mel Gibson, Jude Law Actresses Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Milla Jovovich Music Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones Magazines InStyle, National Geographic, Better Homes and Gardens Books/Authors Jitterbug Perfume Cereals Muesli, Weetabix Fruits Pomegranate, lychee, passion fruit, watermelon Snack Foods My dad's beef jerky, dates with tahini butter Cookies Chocolate with Reese's Pieces Candy Bars Chocolate fruit and nut bar Alcoholic Drinks Mojito with lots of mint Non-Alcoholic Republic of Tea Passion Mango Iced Tea
	Dolly Neely
	Age: 25 Occupation: Sheep Farmer Home Town: Mercer, PA
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	Dolly Neely was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania. She spent approximately four years living on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia, while attending classes and hanging out at the National Press Club (her mother works for the World Bank) where, along the way, she met former Presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton, as well as President George W. Bush. Her overseas journeys have taken her to Germany, England, Uruguay and Argentina. Neely currently lives at Lake Latonka located in Mercer, Pennsylvania. She is a shepherdess to approximately 40 sheep on her 90-acre farm, having taken over after her grandfather's death in November 2003. Along with taking care of her sheep, she likes to spend her time snow and water skiing, mountain biking, gardening, rifle hunting, trapping for muskrats and beavers and reading the magazine National Rifleman. She is a member of the NRA, loves romance music from the 40s and 50s and says "Seven-Year Itch" is her favorite movie. Neely is extremely proud that she is true close friends with her mom and both her grandparents and describes herself as smart, worldly, self confident, bossy and sensitive. Neely says that Jesus Christ is her ultimate hero because he is the savior for all. While she would give up her sheep for six months in order to get a $1 million, she wouldn't do anything that would jeopardize her spot in heaven. She believes that she will bring her communication, creativity and practical skills to SURVIVOR:VANUATU and says her motivation for being on the show is to meet new people and experience new things. She says that she could be the Sole Survivor because she has lots of determination and resolve. Her birth date is November 18, 1978.	Colors Yellow, green Scents Tea rose, Burberry Brit Flowers Oriental Poppy, Bird of Paradise Board Games Sorry, Pictionary Video Games Ms Pac Man, Frogger Sports to Play Basketball, football Sports Teams LA Lakers, Pittsburgh Pirates Outdoor Activities Fishing for bass, hunting of any sort TV Shows Seinfeld, Jeopardy, Green Acres Movies True Romance, National Lampoon's Vacation Actors Sean Connery, Harrison Ford Actresses Marilyn Monroe, Renée Zellweger Music 50s big band, love songs Magazines National Rifleman, People, Deer & Deer Hunting Books/Authors Anything by John Grisham Cereals Kashi, Go-Lean Crunch, Hemp Plus Fruits Orange, apple, pineapple Snack Foods Red Swedish fish Cookies Snickerdoodles Candy Bars Whatchamacallit, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Alcoholic Drinks Captain Morgan & Diet Coke Non-Alcoholic Diet root beer, Welch's grape juice
	Eliza Orlins
	Age: 21 Occupation: Pre-Law Student Home Town: Syracuse, NY
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	Eliza Orlins was born in New York City, where she grew up when not traveling to China with her family. When she was four years old, she and her parents went to Beijing, where they adopted her sister, Sabrina. Sixteen months later, her youngest sister, Emily, was born. Her father's career moved them to Hong Kong, where she attended Hong Kong International School. A couple of years later, her family moved back to New York until 1995, when they moved to Washington, DC She attended the Sidwell Friends School where she ran varsity track and cross country. She participated in the Marine Corps Marathon with the AIDS Marathon Training Program her junior year. At Sidwell, she also wrote and edited for the school newspaper and was the assistant director of the Spring Musical during her senior year. Last summer, Orlins interned at the Legal Aid Society in New York City. Orlins is currently a senior at Syracuse University, where she is working a dual major in international relations and political science, with a minor in Chinese. She is a Dean's Scholar and has made Dean's List every semester. She is in the process of applying to law school and intends to be a public defender after graduation. She's a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and was the vice president of New Member Recruitment, for which they won the award for best overall recruitment at their national convention. Orlins is also a member of the Golden Key Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She is currently working on her Honor's Thesis and will graduate in May 2005. Orlins describes herself as an intense, vivacious, driven and politically active woman who loves reality television, sports and eating. She says she brings her competitiveness, speed, swimming skills and enthusiasm to SURVIVOR: VANUATU. She believes that she can be the Sole Survivor because "people will underestimate me." Orlins has been dating her boyfriend, Justin, for four years. Her birth date is December 25, 1982.	Colors Pink Scents Mom's cooking, Jasmine Bouquet candles Flowers Sun flowers, pink roses, purple lilacs Board Games Scrabble, Taboo, 25 Words or Less Video Games Boggle, Snood, Freecell, Spider Solitaire Sports to Play Football, soccer Sports Teams Syracuse basketball & football, NY Yankees Outdoor Activities Swimming, body surfing, skiing TV Shows SURVIVOR, The O.C., The Apprentice, The Bachelor, Ally McBeal, Party of Five, Sex & the City, American Idol Movies The Usual Suspects, My Cousin Vinny, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo, Old School, Billy Madison Actors Kevin Spacey, Harrison Ford, Adam Sandler, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams Actresses Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan Music Country (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Dixie Chicks), Broadway music, pop Magazines Maxim, Stuff, US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek Books/Authors Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Memoirs of a Geisha, Tai Pan, Runaway Jury, The Horse Whisperer Cereals Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs, Life, Honey Nut Cheerios Fruits Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, green grapes, grapefruit Snack Foods Snyder's sourdough pretzels, Cheetos Cookies Tagalong Girl Scout cookies, Grandmom Millie's cookies Candy Bars Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Sour Peaches, Twizzlers Alcoholic Drinks Strawberry daiquiris, cranberry vodka, sex on the beach Non-Alcoholic Peach Snapple Iced Tea, Starbuck's Decaf Mocha Frappucino, Nantucket Nectars Half & Half, cranberry juice
	Julie Berry
	Age: 23 Occupation: Youth Mentor Home Town: Gorham, ME
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	Julie Berry was born in Lewiston, Maine. She was adopted and separated from her only biological sibling when she was 5 years old. She grew up in Gorham, Maine, with a very intellectually stimulating and expansive family who encouraged individuality and creativity. Her parents, Judy and Les, have been happily married for more than 30 years. Her brother, Chris, recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with his wife, Kate, and has just passed the bar exam. Berry received a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Community Development with a minor in Psychology from East Carolina University in North Carolina. Her junior year, she traveled to California through the National Student Exchange to attend school at California State University at Northridge. A Native American, Berry is from the Maliseet tribe and is a member of the East Carolina Native American Organization. Previously, she worked as a behavioral interventionist for children who are also adopted and facing social and emotional issues. She plans to further her studies by pursuing her Masters in Counseling. Very recently, Berry was reunited with her biological sister and considers it the most magical and important experience of her life. Berry describes herself as restless, playful and reflective. Traveling has become her ultimate experience. Currently single, she resides in Gorham, Maine. Her birth date is December 15, 1980.	Colors Red, black, everything but lime green Scents Cellars, garlic, flowers, the perfect man's chest Flowers All, but purple roses are top three, no carnations Board Games Scrabble, Guesstures Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Soccer, softball, hockey, skiing Sports Teams ECU Pirates, otherwise I just love a good game Outdoor Activities Hiking, sea kayaking, camping, sports TV Shows SURVIVOR, news Movies Butterfly Effect, American Beauty, When a Man Loves a Woman, Meet the Parents Actors Denzel Washington, Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Kevin Spacey Actresses Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Demi Moore Music Josh Groban, Phil Collins, Sting, India Arie, Lenny Kravitz & trendy hip-hop Magazines Psychology Today, Stuff, Maxim, InStyle, Travel Books/Authors Celestine Prophecy, Dave Pelzer; Astrology/dream books Cereals Raisin granola, oatmeal with strawberries, oat bran Fruits Pineapple, kiwi, pear, strawberries Snack Foods Almonds, salt & vinegar chips, protein shakes Cookies Dark chocolate with white chocolate chunks, oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip Candy Bars Snickers, Mr. Goodbar Alcoholic Drinks Martinis, light beer, Blueberry Ale Non-Alcoholic Hot tea, juice, flavored water
	Leann Slaby
	Age: 35 Occupation: Research Assistant Home Town: Kansasville, WI
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	Born and raised in Wausau, Wisconsin, Leann Slaby graduated from D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, Wisconsin. After high school, she began modeling in Minneapolis. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Milwaukee and has been doing commercial print modeling in both Milwaukee and Chicago for the past 15 years. About four years ago, Slaby began acting, having done various commercials, and has appeared in two independent films. She has been singing in a cover band for four years as well. She sang the National Anthem at games for the Milwaukee Admirals and Milwaukee Brewers. For the last ten years, Slaby has also been working as a research assistant for an investment firm in Milwaukee. In 1998, Slaby donated one of her kidneys to her father when his kidneys began failing due to diabetes. Six years later, his new kidney is still working wonderfully. Slaby, big on adventure and thrills, enjoys bungee jumping and skydiving. Her hobbies include fishing, volleyball, golf and blackjack in Las Vegas. Recently divorced, Slaby, a huge animal lover, currently lives in the Milwaukee area with her dog, Floyd. Her birth date is July 8, 1969.	Colors Blue, red Scents Vanilla, coffee beans, cinnamon, boat gas Flowers Lily, tulip, orchid Board Games Scrabble, Yahtzee, Trivial Pursuit, Pictionary Video Games The old Ms Pac Man Sports to Play Volleyball, golf, bowling Sports Teams Outdoor Activities Swimming, hiking, horseback riding, tubing, fishing TV Shows SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, Will & Grace, The Sopranos, Sex & the City, Curb Your Enthusiasm Movies True Romance, Requiem for a Dream, Fargo, Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, Boogie Nights, Meet the Parents Actors John Cusack, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Christopher Walken Actresses Julianne Moore, Juliette Lewis, Debra Messing, Charlize Theron Music Cranberries, No Doubt, Aimee Mann, Sneaker Pimps Magazines Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, People Books/Authors Patricia Cornwell, John Sandford Cereals Cocoa Puffs, Frosted Flakes, Cookie Crisp Fruits Banana, strawberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple Snack Foods Andy Capp Cheddar Fries, Cajun Fritos, BBQ corn nuts Cookies Twix, Kit Kat, Heath, Caramello Candy Bars Chocolate chip, white chocolate chip Alcoholic Drinks Vodka & cranberry, beer, piña colada, margarita Non-Alcoholic Diet Mountain Dew, Caramel Frappucino
	Lisa Keiffer
	Age: 44 Occupation: Real Estate Agent Home Town: New Orleans, LA
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	Lisa Keiffer was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She considers herself a true Cajun, thanks to the French influence of her mother, who grew up on the Louisiana bayou. Keiffer attended Louisiana State University for three years, where she was an LSU cheerleader for both football and basketball. She was a member of the Homecoming Court for two consecutive years and was elected Alpha Tau Omega's "Mardi Gras Queen." She participated in the 1981 National Collegiate Cheerleading Championship and cheered at the 1981 NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournament in Philadelphia. She then went on to finish college at Loyola University in New Orleans where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. Keiffer was employed for 10 years as a pharmaceutical sales representative. She enjoys tennis, antique shopping, cooking and homemade soap making. She has also acted in community theater and directed dramas at her church, Trinity Evangelical Free, for the past ten years. Born-again Christians, Keiffer and her husband, Thomas, currently live outside New Orleans on the " Northshore" in Mandeville, Louisiana, along with five of their six children (Nate, 22; Callie, 14, and Rachel, 13 ( Keiffer's stepdaughters); TK, 8; Charley, 7; and Nicholas, 5). They also have a goat (Waddles), a dog (Murray) and a miniature donkey (Dexter). Keiffer's birth date is May 3, 1960.	Colors Red Scents Allure perfume Flowers Roses Board Games Backgammon Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Tennis Sports Teams Louisiana State University football & basketball teams Outdoor Activities Tennis, camping, rollerblading, swimming, biking TV Shows The Today Show, SURVIVOR Movies The Passion of the Christ Actors John Travolta Actresses Meryl Streep Music Christian music, jazz, rhythm and blues Magazines Newsweek, Country Living, Bon Appétit, Gourmet Books/Authors Bible, Left Behind series by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins Cereals Just Right Fruits Bing cherries Snack Foods Gummi Bears Cookies Hot chewy chocolate chip Candy Bars Butterfinger Alcoholic Drinks Wine Non-Alcoholic Coke & Jamaican drink Ting
	Mia Galeotalanza
	Age: 30 Occupation: Finance Manager Home Town: Tom's River, NJ
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	Mia Galeotalanza was born and raised in Tom's River, New Jersey. She attended Northeastern College in Boston, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. While in Boston, she tended bar for 10 years. Having moved from Boston to McKinney, Texas, almost three years ago, Galeotalanza most recently worked as a Director of Operations for a technology company during the day and as a waitress at night. She also volunteers at the SPCA (animal rescue league) in McKinney, Texas. Galeotalanza enjoys shopping, running, working out, playing with her dog, finding out how to make a fortune and "grilling people to death." She describes herself as fun, optimistic and far too inquisitive. Currently single, Galeotalanza just moved back to Boston, Massachusetts. Her birth date is August 17.	Colors Pink, brown, blue Scents Orange, fruity, vanilla Flowers Yellow and peach roses, sun flowers, tulips Board Games Monopoly, Scattergories, Life, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble Video Games Ms. Pac-Man, Luigi's Mansion Sports to Play Basketball, tennis, baseball Sports Teams Red Sox, college basketball Outdoor Activities Hiking, hanging out at the beach, running, biking TV Shows The Bachelor, The Restaurant, American Idol, Real World, American Chopper Movies The Godfather, The Goonies, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Harry Potter, Beautiful Girls Actors Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Michael Rapaport, Adam Sandler Actresses Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson Music Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Justin Timberlake, Michael Bublé Magazines Life, People, Muscle & Fitness, InStyle, In Touch, Reader's Digest Books/Authors Harry Potter series, She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb Cereals Kashi GOLEAN Crunch!, Cocoa Puffs Fruits Peach, pear, plum, mango, grapes, apricot Snack Foods Doritos, Salt & Vinegar Lays, Chocolate covered popcorn Cookies Chocolate chip, Oreos, s'mores Candy Bars Twix, 3 Musketeers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Alcoholic Drinks Red wine, Ketel One Martini (extra dirty straight up) Non-Alcoholic Coffee, Red Bull, Diet Coke
	Scout Cloud Lee
	Age: 59 Occupation: Rancher/Entrepreneur Home Town: Stillwater, OK
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	Dr. Scout Cloud Lee's professional career spans more than 30 years, featuring stints as the CEO of her performance consulting company, a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, rancher, former university professor (University of Illinois and Oklahoma State University) and author of eleven books and more than 100 articles. She is also the founder of The Magical Child Foundation and a faculty member for the Institute for Management Studies. Utilizing her keen observation skills, she strategically assists individuals and teams in identifying and repeating their personal excellence. Her work has been featured in documentaries and television specials on all major networks. Lee did undergraduate work at the University of South Florida in Tampa before receiving a Bachelor of Science in theology from Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. She then received master's and doctorate degrees in Education from the University of Georgia (Athens). In the 1980s, Lee began focusing her skills as a singer/songwriter and has since produced two compact discs. She calls her original tunes "Country Rock Gypsy Funk." Among her many accomplishments, Lee was voted Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Oklahoma State University in 1980, and Oklahoma's Outstanding Young Woman in American in 1980. In 2002, Lee was honored to carry the Olympic torch, exemplifying the theme of "Light the Fire Within." Lee has survived cancer, bankruptcy, divorce, car wrecks and horse bucks. In the 1990s, Lee was diagnosed with a fatal form of cancer, melanoma, and managed to beat the odds and is going strong 14 years later. Most recently, she received a total knee replacement, which she refers to as her "bionic knee." Lee is in a committed relationship with Annie, her best friend and playmate of twenty-six years. She owns eight horses, four dogs, two cows, and several cats, llamas and squirrels. She and Annie also have a second home in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii. She loves to spend her time writing her own music, building indigenous lodges, camping and riding her horses. She is most proud of living her life on her terms and from shying "away from social prescriptions, overcoming many obstacles, and becoming a successful, affluent, land-bearing Bohemian in the international corporate arena." Lee currently lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Her birth date is November 8, 1944.	Colors Green, black, blue, yellow Scents Patchouli oil, the smell of Papa's hair Flowers Tulips, daisies Board Games Password Video Games Pac Man or Woman Sports to Play Horseback riding, swimming, hiking, softball, basketball, toss football, scuba diving Sports Teams OSU Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers Outdoor Activities Hiking, swimming, trail riding, kayaking, camping, scuba diving TV Shows SURVIVOR, JUDGING AMY, American Idol, The District Movies Liar, Liar; Sister Act II; Thelma & Louise; Dead Poets' Society; To Kill a Mockingbird (origin of my name) Actors Robin Williams, Mel Gibson, Al Pacino, Sam Shepard, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks Actresses Katherine Hepburn, Susan Sarandon, Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, Tyne Daly, Sandra Bullock Music Country: Garth, Willy, Alan Jackson, Dolly, Vince, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Reba, Randy Travis, Joe Nichols; Melissa Etheridge, Céline Dion, Barbara Streisand, the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt Magazines People, Country Weekly, Horse & Rider, Western Horseman, Enquirer, Star, Reader's Digest Books/Authors Walking Between the Worlds by Greg Braden Cereals Granola with almonds, raisins & apples Fruits Banana, orange, apple, grape, pear, peach, mango Snack Foods Barbeque chips, Wheat Thins Cookies Chocolate chip, butter Candy Bars Atkins Endulge Caramel Nut Chew Alcoholic Drinks No favorite Non-Alcoholic Diet Rite, water, decaf coffee, iced tea
	Twila Tanner
	Age: 41 Occupation: Highway Repair Home Town: Marshall, MO
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	Twila Tanner was born in Osceola, Iowa, where she lived for 11 years. She eventually moved to Missouri, where she attended Marshall High School. She currently works full time for the Missouri Department of Transportation doing highway repair. She also works part-time as a custodian for Marshall Public Schools and on the weekends for Brown Construction of Gilliam, Missouri, running heavy equipment. Tanner describes herself as hardworking, problem-solving and a good friend who enjoys riding motorcycles, horseback riding and mushroom hunting when she can find the time. She says her greatest accomplishment was being a single mom and raising her son, James, 23, who spent three years in the US Navy working in aviation hydraulics. Her hero is John Wayne, because "he always held his head high and never took crap from anyone," she says. Tanner's main motivation to be on SURVIVOR:VANUATU is for the challenge, while her secondary motivation is the money. She says she could be the Sole Survivor because she is "strong-willed and determined to make a better life" for herself, and possibly give her son "a jump-start in life." Tanner currently resides in Marshall, Missouri. Her birth date is October 12, 1962.	Colors Red, blue Scents Vanilla Flowers Yellow rose, orchid Board Games Checkers, Monopoly Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Softball, football Sports Teams Kansas City Chiefs Outdoor Activities Motorcycle riding, horseback riding, mushroom hunting TV Shows SURVIVOR, Will & Grace Movies John Wayne westerns, action films Actors John Wayne, Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis Actresses Sandra Bullock, Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Roberts Music Old time rock & roll, 50s & 60s, pop rock Magazines People Books/Authors No favorite Cereals Frosted Mini-Wheats, Cap'n Crunch with Crunchberries Fruits Pear, orange, apple, kiwi Snack Foods Peanuts, potato skins Cookies Chocolate chip, peanut butter Candy Bars Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Almond Joy Alcoholic Drinks Frozen strawberry daiquiri Non-Alcoholic Iced Tea, Gatorade (Cool Blue)