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Some people are simply wired differently than the rest of us.

These individuals give us hope and inspiration because of the awesome

lives they lead-and the changed lives they transform through the strength they live.

These individuals were meant to Shine. This section celebrates such individuals.

MATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER

February 23, 2018

We are proud and privileged to have Matt Fader as the subject of our first Shine article. I’ve known Matt for over twenty years. He was one of the few people I remember who would give you a wave that he was in position for. “It’s yours,” he would say, and be truly stoked he gave it to you.

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SHINE: ATA’s INTERVIEW WITH SKATEBOARDING ICON ALPHONSO “ALF” RAWLS ON SKATING, HIS STREETWEAR COMPANY #EVERYBODY SKATES, AND HIS ART

May 10, 2018

Our latest Shine subject is Alfonso "ALF" Rawls. ALF is a skateboarding legend and really good soul who can still rip everything with freaky styley style.

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Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

July 16, 2018

I try to get 5 or 6 runs in the morning, then 5 or 6 runs after lunch. Its important to me to feel like I've put in the work, 'punched in' for the shift, when I ride. Makes the day have some more importance and meaning. A purpose if you will.

SHINE: ATA’s INTERVIEW WITH SKATEBOARDING ICON ALPHONSO “ALF” RAWLS ON SKATING, HIS STREETWEAR COMPANY #EVERYBODY SKATES, AND HIS ART

May 10, 2018

Our latest Shine subject is Alfonso "ALF" Rawls. ALF is a skateboarding legend and really good soul who can still rip everything with freaky styley style.

MATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER

February 23, 2018

Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

July 16, 2018

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Food and Sex: The Way to a Man's Heart (Duh)

November 9, 2018

Let's face it, the two things guys need to live are food and sex. To that end, our complex, yet feeble minds can be satisfied in a variety of ways involving both.

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Why Check Your Head By the Beasties Will Always Be My Favorite Album

October 10, 2018

Check Your Head was named after a random occurrence wherein Ad Rock had purchased a pack of Desert Storm trading cards and brought them to the studio.

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ATA's Timeline Review of The Distillers at the Hollywood Palladium

September 25, 2018

I tell my daughter that this album was written after the singer of the Distillers left the singer of Rancid. She doesn’t give a sh*t.

Hanging With The Brainwashers: ATA Goes Undercover With The Church of Scientology

November 9, 2018

It was a rainy day in Sydney, Australia when I was walking down a sidewalk with my Finnish friend Isabella, when I saw a nice enough looking woman handing out some kind of paper to passersby.

Why Phil Kessel Is Awesome (And Why You Should Think So Too)

February 28, 2018

Phil Kessel beat cancer during his rookie season and went on to become a five time thirty goal scorer and two time Stanley Cup Champion on his own terms. In spite of being one of the most prolific goal scorers of his generation, Phil has been oft maligned, bullied, and minimized by the press, the fans, the NHL, and even his peers.

ATA Review of AGENDA, Long Beach

July 19, 2018

Inclusiveness: It’s what AGENDA is all about, and what makes it a special kind of tradeshow. No matter who you are, you can stand side by side with companies like the Hundreds, 10 Deep, or Chinatown Market and compete with the same. That’s the draw.

Reviewing Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come’s and Its Precognition

September 7, 2018

In 1998, the Swedish punk band Refused released an album so influential that its fans and bands alike would guide the Invisible Hand of fandom.

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Legit Check 101 Supreme: Box Logo Hoodies

September 13, 2018

The Supreme Box Logo (“BOGO”) Hoodie is one of the most iconic and sought Supreme pieces year in and year out. We’re here to provide you with a basic checklist that should apply to any BOGO Hoodie within the past 10 years.

Malcolm Gladwell Sued by Shaq, Wallace, Jordan and Drummond

March 2, 2018

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL, BEN WALLACE, DEANDRE JORDAN, AND ANDRE DRUMMOND filed a joint lawsuit in Federal District Court against author Malcolm Gladwell

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MATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER

SHINE: ATA’s INTERVIEW WITH SKATEBOARDING ICON ALPHONSO “ALF” RAWLS ON SKATING, HIS STREETWEAR COMPANY #EVERYBODY SKATES, AND HIS ART

Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

SHINE: ATA’s INTERVIEW WITH SKATEBOARDING ICON ALPHONSO “ALF” RAWLS ON SKATING, HIS STREETWEAR COMPANY #EVERYBODY SKATES, AND HIS ART

MATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER

Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

Awesome Dropping

Food and Sex: The Way to a Man's Heart (Duh)

Why Check Your Head By the Beasties Will Always Be My Favorite Album

ATA's Timeline Review of The Distillers at the Hollywood Palladium

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Hanging With The Brainwashers: ATA Goes Undercover With The Church of Scientology

Why Phil Kessel Is Awesome (And Why You Should Think So Too)

ATA Review of AGENDA, Long Beach

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Reviewing Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come’s and Its Precognition

Legit Check 101 Supreme: Box Logo Hoodies

Malcolm Gladwell Sued by Shaq, Wallace, Jordan and Drummond

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