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Culled cub - Interview with artist and musician Tommy Herrera

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Tonight our guest is Thomas (Tommy) Herrera, artist, and musician. He was born and raised in Las Vegas NV, but currently, he lives in Pasadena, CA. On July 14, 2016, he had 2 seizures in under 30 minutes and completely destroyed his right shoulder. After going home from the hospital, knowing he would never work in carpentry again, he decided to focus all his time and energy into music and school. He is now a full-time student, getting his bachelor's degree in audio production. He released his 6 songs Demo under the name Culled cub in December 2016. We have conducted an interview with him. What inspires you in the creation of the songs in "Depressed to Impress''? Well after having my seizures on July 14th, 2016 I decided I wanted to make music again, not only that, but I wanted to create something that gave me the same feeling I got while listening to the songs that shaped me in my youth. Bowie, queen, Biggie smalls, lol. Everything in between, Depeche mode,...

Interview with singer-songwriter JJ McGuigan

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Wichita, KS alternative rock singer-songwriter JJ McGuigan was diagnosed with OCD and Depression at age 16. He has since used his experiences and his music to become an advocate for mental health awareness. A drummer since age 13, McGuigan later picked up the guitar and began writing songs at age 20. He attended Newman University and renowned recording school, Full Sail University. Songwriting has now become JJ's main focus and passion, with an emphasis on lyrical creation. After a brief stint in Austin, Texas, he has returned to his hometown of Wichita. We have conducted an interview with him. Which instruments do you play? I play guitar, drums, and keyboard How does that help you in lyrical creation? It gives me something to create emotions with and melody as well as a cadence to the song. Who are influencers to your music in the alt-rock genre? My influences are Staind, Creed, Breaking Benjamin, Cold, Disturbed What is your musical background? I’ve be...

Interview with singer and songwriter Kaylyn Aznavorian

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Today our guest is Kaylyn Aznavorian , a singer and songwriter from Bedford, VA. She has been working full-time in the entertainment industry for the last five years in film, television, and modeling, but after ranking in the top 20 in the international talent competition Megastar Millionaire and positive encouragement from some major players in the music industry, she has begun work on an EP titled "Freedom". We have conducted an interview with Kaylyn. What has been the most challenging for you along your entire journey to the making of your upcoming EP? What did you learn? The most challenging thing for me has honestly been just taking the time to get these songs in a studio to record, because these songs are very real stories from my life and the lives of friends of mine, and they bring me back to a very dark part of my life I feel I've only recently left. However, at the same time, they've also been therapeutic for me as an artist, because while ripping...

How NuoDB Is Changing The Cloud Market

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The cloud market is huge right now. And, no, that doesn't mean that millions of people each day are purchasing white marshmallow-like vapors out of the sky. Instead, it means that people are accessing and inputting data millions of times per day into somewhere that doesn't technically exist. The cloud is a concept and it is where things like your Google Docs are going. It is also the location where your Netflix movies are and each person is able to access them when they need them so that it is more convenient than having to tote around disks and flash drives. One thing that the cloud does require, though, is Internet. People who use the cloud will need to be hooked up to the Internet. In the past, it may have been unusual for someone to have wi-fi with them on the go but now virtually everywhere has wi-fi. You can even get wi-fi on a plane (although, it's quite pricey). You can use wi-fi to help you access the cloud where you can store important documents, large fi...

Interview with artist Anton Winzer

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Today our guest is Anton Winzer a self-taught artist from Austria. In 2009, after a break of nearly 20 years, he started painting again, doing photography and digital work … besides his work as personal assistant for handicapped people in their houses. That brought him a burnout with a following depression in 2014. Through his artwork, he came out of that depressive state again and he decided, even if he stays poor, that he will never leave his artist path again. We have conducted an interview with him. How did you name your photography portfolio, 'Dirt-Art' and 'Water'? What are they based on? 'Portfolio' seems to me the most fitting way of referring to my entire photography work. Thank you! In the many fields of my artistic work, my creative journey, I always like to push the boundaries and attempt to dissolve them. 'Dirt Art' is today often understood as making artworks out of dirty vehicles, which makes it considerably difficult for t...

Gratannia Pandjaitan Brings the World a Little Closer With Her Designs

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Of all the things that audiences notice when watching film and television productions, the wardrobe is not always the most obvious facet. Wardrobe designer Gratannia Pandjaitan delights in this fact as she appreciates the subtlety that her vocation offers. It’s her light touch yet ability to create a defined look for the characters of stories around the world which has led to her notability in the production world. Her abilities have made her the go-to designer for major actresses and production teams. Nikita Willy plays Vania, a well-known and famous actress in the RCTI TV series Kau Yang Berasal Dari Bintang . Her fame has insulated her from having close and trusted friends. Her family life is somewhat of a mess and she experiences the typical criticism and bullying that famous people undergo. While most men fall over themselves trying to get her attention, she meets her new next door neighbor…who just happens to be a four-hundred-year-old alien who looks young. There’s mor...

Vibes From 5 - Interview with rapper iamfiveee

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Melvin Joyner Jr. ( born March 31, 1998), better known by his stage name iamfiveee , is an American rapper and entrepreneur from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is currently unsigned but is working on starting his own record label "Five Winters Entertainment". Iamfiveee released his debut album "Vibes From 5" on December 25, 2016 including his single "FWU". The album details a past relationship and his feelings during the relationship and also after the relationship. We have conducted an interview with him. Where did you draw inspirations to create your new album titled "Vibes From 5"? Why '5' for the title is included? My latest release “ Vibes From 5 ” is a 14 track album that I began creating a year ago. It includes my single “ FWU ” which is gaining a lot of attention and should take off soon. The story behind this album is that I was in a relationship with a girl and she eventually left me for someone else that she though...

Interview with Karl Jobst, DDS

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Karl Jobst, DDS is the owner of Grand Lake Dental in Grove, OK. He is from a small-town, an all American farm boy, who developed his passion for dentistry through years of schooling, exemplary continuing expanded education and a thriving practice on the cutting-edge of modern dental technology. How do you help people to overcome their initial fear to visit a Dentist? It’s quite common for patients to experience anxiety prior to visiting a dentist, so we’ve gone to great lengths to create a calming environment in which every patient feels comfortable for the duration of their visit. We encourage our patients to discuss any fears they may have so we can develop a specific plan for overcoming the anxiety they might experience. Sometimes simply discussing the procedure is enough to reduce a patient’s anxiety, but there are certainly other instances in which additional measures are needed. How long have you been in dental care? What has been the greatest challenge profes...

Illuminati: Greater Good

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One night, I was leaving the strip club, immediately after Banknote Mitch ’s performance. I headed to my car as usual. I know it had to be after 2 AM or after because the club had stopped serving alcohol.  I was just about to pull off when I was approached by two men in black suits. I initially assumed that they were going to investigate my business activity because some of it was not exactly legal. They asked me to come with them and I followed them into the basement of a two-story house a couple of streets over from a well-known loan shark.  They sat me down at a table and asked me if I was willing to make a deal. I kept asking, but they would not tell me what deal I would be making. Reluctantly, I agreed that I would. Nothing has been the same ever since. I was told that my life had been mapped out since birth, that I was unknowingly being groomed for greatness.  I figured saying the wrong thing would just cause trouble, so I just kept my mouth shut. "O...

It's a Celebration - interview with singer and songwriter Larina Doreen

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On November 23, 1996, a “starr” was born by the name of Larina Doreen Burris in long island NY. Larina is the youngest of five siblings was raised in a multi-talented family. At the tender age of eight, Larina began writing her own songs. At age ten, she began recording professionally in her brother Reginald's project studio. Larina’s musical talents also include playing the keyboard as well as the guitar. At the age of 14, Larina began modeling in a local competition called the American Mall Model Search(AMMS). At the age of 15, Larina released her first single “Unusual ” and newest single "My World" at the age of 16 which are available on iTunes and amazon and can be heard on internet radio as well as other stations. Larina continues to work hard and diligently on her music. We have conducted an interview with her. When was the first time you wowed the audience with your musical talents? How did you feel then? The first time I truly wowed the audience I was ...

Singaporean Thoughts - Interview with author Cirsten Weldon

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Singaporean Thoughts is the story of Asian-born Cirsten Weldon, inspired by her experiences as a model, a Playboy Playmate, and actress, as well as from her personal faith and political worldview. It includes her thoughts on decor , politics, religion, and dating. We have conducted an interview with her. Where did you draw inspirations from in writing your book, 'Singaporean Thoughts'? You write a book for one of 2 reasons>Ego or to inform...I chose to inform>also the Curiosity factor of what a Singaporean thinks. I met David Dunham a huge publisher and he did Damon Johns of Shark Tank and my friend Mr. Bill Cosby still a good friend after 25 years. Why did you choose this title? Who do you want to reach? You can only use the word Singaporean if you are Singaporean and I hope to reach everyone that in interested in life and Love. Where did you gain your acting and modeling experiences? Which is more challenging for you, and why? I fell into model...