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Dyanna Spa in Manhattan, NY

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Dyanna Spa in Manhattan, NY has been providing waxing treatments and spa services since 1983. Being one of the first salons providing Brazilian wax services to men and women, along with a full array of nail salon treatments, their experience and professionalism has led them to become one of the top ranked day spas in Manhattan, NY. How different or similar is the waxing services for men and for women? Dyanna Spa and Waxing Center, a New York institution that has been bodyscaping men and women since 1985. And we are and always have been LGBT FRIENDLY. What are the myths or misconceptions about waxing? Renowned for its expertise in waxing, Dyanna’s procedures offers, hot or hard wax, depending on a customers need and preferences. Which is the most effective and accepted technique for hair removal? Waxing is a short term procedure where wax is applied with tongue depressors, directly to the skin, and swiftly removed with either special pellon strips, or if using ...

Interview with Dr. Yatin J Patel the World’s Best Sleep Speaker and Physician

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Dr. Yatin J Patel is recognized as one of the leading sleep physicians in the world today. He is popular sleep speaker and author of three books, including famous book CPAP is Sexy. When did you start to become a passionate advocate for overall health? In 2006. When I joined the Executive MBA program at Notre Dame University, I noticed that my fellow students were the best in their respective fields, but were often the worst when it came to caring for their sleep, and their overall health. If you burn a candle at both ends, it will die away in half the time. To achieve sustainable excellence, you have to take care of your health. Protecting your mind and body begins with sound sleep. Why did you choose to specialize in care for people with sleep disorders? Sleep has always fascinated me. During my fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine at Marshall University, I would find myself, after a long day of work in the Intensive Care Unit, sprinting to the sleep center t...

Interview with Ahmad Najib

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Today our guest is Ahmad Najib from Malaysia. He is currently working at a local hospital but his passion is art. He draws peoples’ faces. We have conducted an interview with him. What is your passion? I would say my passion is to be hardworking. In order to make a better drawing is to have a hard work and always keep practicing. My drawings only black and white, to be honest, I’m a colour blind. And not just drawing. Since my background is culinary student I like to carving on fruits, sculpting on a chocolate, using flour to make an eagle, this kind of things I learn in my college I would love to do it again if I get a chance. But now drawing is what focus on now. Maybe one day I would try to do all of that. What do you hope to do with your drawings? First of all, drawing is a hobby for me, but I hope that I get a job. There are many artists around the world which is better than me. Their artwork is far better than mine. It seems to me they took their artwork to ...

Secret Paradise - Interview with founder Ruth Franklin

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Ruth discovered the Maldives 15 years ago, visiting as a scuba diver in search of mantas and whale sharks. She was fortunate to find a reasonably priced resort that allowed her to stay and indulge in her hobby but then came along development and her well-loved resort went luxury and beyond her price range. So she moved to diving from a boat and this also in later years enabled her to gain an understanding of local island life. Ruth’s love and appreciation of the Maldives, its people, its culture and traditions was almost immediate and resulted in her visiting the archipelago on over 30 occasions in the years since. In 2012 the opportunity to relocate arose, so with the support of a local business man, they formed Secret Paradise . Their mission is to introduce the Real Maldives to guests and support local communities. How many days of travel would you recommend for visiting the local islands? If you are planning on basing yourself on one island then 4-5 days would be in my o...

Interview with illustrator and graphic designer Helena

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Today our guest is Helena , an illustrator and graphic designer from Spain. Since she was a child she has this dream of being a creative. She has a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona, a vocational degree in illustration and design and training courses in Trendy Illustration, communication skills and Pattern Design from different schools located in Barcelona and Madrid. She works as a Freelance. What is your educational background? What are your strengths and talents in art? I studied a degree in Fine Arts in Barcelona at Universitat de Barcelona and a vocational degree in Illustration & Graphic Design in a School of Art & Design in Barcelona too. My strengths in art have always been passion, faith in what I want to dedicate my life, hardworking and adaptability to different techniques, fields and ideas. My talents point to an original and unique style which defines and identifies me, making use of it for different purposes and fields. When d...

Interview with artist Armanté Majar

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Today our guest is ArmantÄ— Majar from Lithuania. She lives in Vilnius. We have conducted an interview with her about her drawing and painting. What kind of artwork do you like to focus on creating? I love all artworks, but for creating to me is very important details, idea. I can‘t imagine myself to painting something without forms, to me desperately need that all be clearly and a little bit of fantasy, dream. Which type of key elements do you include in your art? Hmm.. of course it would be shape, form, line, color, space and texture. How much time does it take to paint a painting? Hard question, one painting could be paint for a day, other for a week, or maybe and months. Really everything very depends on how much time you have, but when I’m practically always busy, it takes more times or days, because only for a night I have time to do it. A lot of people thinking that you are doing is not important, easy.. and really have no imagination how long time i...

Interview with artist and songwriter Angel Sessions

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Angel Sessions is a 10x nominated 4x award-winning recording artist and songwriter. She has been in the music industry for 20 years with 13 worldwide albums released. She is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammy's). Angel has been featured in two major films and acting in many plays. We have conducted an interview with her. How long have you been in the music industry? Which is the most prestigious award/nomination that you have been honored? I've been in the music industry for 20 years at a very young age. My most prestigious award was the Hollywood Music and Media Awards in Los Angeles 2015 for single Don't Let Go. I am nominated again this year 2017 for single "No Fear". My most nomination awards where the Underground Music awards, I was nominated twice for two of my singles "Get Up" and Don't Let Go" same awards that Nicki Minaj and J Cole won. What are the challenges that you fac...

Interview with author Stephen Ainley

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Stephen Ainley was born in Birmingham U.K. in 1952. He served in the British Airborne in the 1970s before emigrating to Australia. He has written short stories and articles for many years, but recently had his first novel published in the UK. Stephen now resides in Western Australia with wife Jane and Irish terrier O'Malley. We have conducted an interview with him. Where did you write your short stories and articles? What inspires you to publish your first novel in the UK? I moved to Australia in the late 1970's and have written many articles and short stories over the years. Including a series of humorous articles called, Thinking Strange Thoughts. These were published in several magazines and newsletters. For some reason, although I have lived in Australia, for a lot longer than I lived in the UK, most of them seemed to be based on my early years. My first novel, The Dennis Bisskit Adventures is about a young boy growing up in Dudley, in the 1950's and 60...

Interview with author and composer Toni Jannotta

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Toni Jannotta started as a dancer, became an actress, performed in children's theater, sang in musical theater, and ended up in jazz clubs. She has written jazz tunes and performed in the U.S. and abroad. Her current project turned her into an author and composer. " My Little Heart, Ruthie " is an illustrated story rhyme with a narrated, jazz-inspired CD to go with it. Toni lives with her piano and violin in Southern California. What inspires you to write about healing? At first I wasn't so much inspired to write about healing as I was urged by something inside me I could not contain. I think the act of writing helps anybody who is healing and I was in heavy healing mode when "My Little Heart, Ruthie" popped out of me. I think sometimes art is so much bigger than we are. How did you realize that music and art heals? When did it happen to you? For many years I simply made vocal jazz CD's. I just wanted to make my music and get paid. It...

Dead Lions Don’t Roar - interview with Tolu A. Akinyemi

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TOLU A Akinyemi is a new author to the published scene – although he has over 10 years of writing experience, Dead Lion’s Don’t Roar is his first book in print. Dead Lions Don’t Roar   is a collection of inspiring and motivating modern day verses. Addressing many issues close to home and also many taboo subjects, the poetry is reflecting of today’s struggles and lights the way to a positive future Originally from Nigeria, Tolu now resides in Wallsend. He felt it important that any success he had would positively benefit a community in the region that has been so welcoming to him and his young family. What inspired you publish this book "Dead Lions Don't Roar”? I have a love for writing and for poetry and believe that reading powerful verses release the mind and spirit to encourage and inspire you. I had written lots of separate verses and friends, family and colleagues all encouraged me to put them together. Being the author of a book is something I had dreamed o...

Autism Happy Kingdom

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Thomais V. Moshopoulos was born in Athens, Greece in 2008. She was developing like any other kid but at 36 months she had a massive regression and autism became a part of her life. She loves dinosaurs, whales and at times she believes she’s an encyclopedia and loves to share what she’s learned. Thomais learned to read this year and is beyond thrilled with the greater discoveries she’s making, writing and illustrating her own book for starters. How do you feel after your desperate move that drove you to take your daughter to Tampa Bay without her father's consent? I am no longer desperate. My efforts and the support of many - particularly my daughter's father - have made it so. I am fully committed to creating quality of life for Thomais and guaranteeing her challenges and her diagnosis do not become the priority in our day to day. And long term, she will be capable of leading a meaningful and loving life, making decisions based on the power of being alive. Why i...

Interview with Gothic artist and illustrator Jae

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Jae is a Gothic/Fantasy artist and illustrator . Jae had been working as a graphite and charcoal artist for many years but as an illustrator, she now uses digital art more. Recently, she is working on a Kickstart project which is a gothic/Fantasy themed Tarot Card Deck. Lots happening to her in 2018. Including the Gothic Moon Tarot companion book, A Graphic Novel based on her original characters, a brand new Tarot/Oracle card deck and appearing at the Birmingham Comic Con in the UK. We have conducted an interview with Jae. How long have you been a graphite and charcoal artist? Why did you choose this medium? I have been a graphite artist for as long as I have been an artist, you can use graphite on pretty much any type of paper, make’s it’s a great medium for practicing/learning. Another great feature of graphite is the ability to work within fine detail which is probably why it is a favourite amongst portrait and realism artists. Charcoal is relatively new to me I was int...

7 Bullets Couldn't Kill Me - interview with author Jacob Lopez

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Jacob Lopez was born and raised in Bronx, NY. By his loving parents Pedro and Rose Lopez. Growing up in the Bronx wasn't easy and he lost his purpose and joined a gang which almost led to death but God came and turned it around for the good. Today, Jacob is a loving husband, a father of two wonderful children. He is passionate about teaching the God's Word and loves to see people transformed and living life with a purpose. He takes the time to mentor young adults and men in a ministry called “The Brotherhood”. Jacob also volunteers in a program called “Casa Refugio” (translated means House of Refuge) for men who overcome drug addiction. What are the questions you always ask? What's your story? I start from there, it opens up a whole lot... when I asked people we all have a story to share.. How long have you been preparing and writing your book, 7 Bullets Couldn't Kill Me? I have been working on this book since November of 2015... Why is it importa...

Bit.study

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While his official job title may be Software Engineer, Sida Wang also sees himself as an educator. He has long been a proponent of cryptocurrency and has used his talent to spread the word of its benefits. When he saw a lack of understanding about cryptocurrency in his homeland of China, he decided to create Bit.Study to inform his fellow citizens. Because people in China have a well-built mobile payment system and the national currency is very stable, they were unaware of cryptocurrency's potential to benefit humankind. Wang started a WeChat public account called crypto.talk in April 2017 and began writing articles to educate audiences. This soon developed into Bit.Study, a series of articles and videos created to explain and inform Chinese citizens about Bitcoin and how to use it. The topics ranged from the history of Bitcoin to videos of Wang’s international travel using Bitcoin to illustrate real world applications. Bit.Study is recognized as a primary force in increasing awar...

Interview with poet and writer Tara Lynn Hawk

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Tara Lynn Hawk is a poet and writer whose work has appeared in Occulum, Spelk, Anti-Heroin Chic, Uut, Midnight Lane Gallery, Idle Ink, Spilling Cocoa, Social Justice Poetry, Poems & Poetry and more. Her work focuses on the human condition: the unspoken, the forgotten and the marginalization of the consumer culture. Born in northern California, she has traveled extensively and lived and worked in the UK and Europe. You address many aspects of the human condition in your book The Dead. Which was the most challenging for you? It is all easy, and all difficult for me. I continue to be alternately amazed and appalled with what I see and experience in my day to day life: isolation, loneliness, the willful ignorance, the pain, the lack of humility. I write free verse in a confessionalist manner and all my work has meaning, often deep and intense, for me. Tone, atmosphere, the desired level of intensity - I calculate and re-craft it till it just settles, till it feels right. ...

Render 3D Quickly - interview with founder Jason Vander Griendt

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Render 3D Quickly is the brainchild of Jason Vander Griendt, a mechanical engineering and architectural rendering expert who is also the founder of J – CAD, Inc. Since founding Render 3D Quickly, Mr. Vander Griendt’s company has worked with clients representing varied industries, including architects, real estate brokers, contractors, builders, and homeowners, among countless others. Render 3D Quickly has also established a global presence thanks to Mr. Vander Griendt’s efforts in assembling a global team of experts capable of meeting the diverse needs of the company’s clients. How unique do you consider your 3D architectural rendering service to be? I hope you don’t mind if I respond with a simple rhetorical question: Is there any way to see a project brought to life in breathtaking detail without investing a great deal of time or money? This is what makes our visualizations so unique, as our architectural visualizations allows the client to experience what a proposed p...

Grow In Cloud - business management toolkit for SMEs

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Jahan Safdar is the co-founder of Cloud Stem Ltd . He has experience of over a decade of start and managing businesses in various capacities and identified many pain points and challenges faced by small businesses during this period. They have developed a solution for SMEs to automate work processes to improve efficiency and grow businesses. We have conducted an interview with Jahan. What is one key feature that people should look out for in 'Cloud client engagement software'? Grow in cloud is a business management toolkit for SMEs. We offer free client site to every business which signs up on our platform. The "client site" gives the business web presence and enables its customers to communicate, schedule appointments, share documents and leave notes etc. What is the 'All-in-One' solution that your company has developed? Grow in cloud is an all-in-one business management software that streamlines the administrative burden placed on small bu...