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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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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.

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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.

MATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER

February 23, 2018

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.

Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

July 16, 2018

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The Best Rolling Stones Songs Mick Taylor Helped Write

October 4, 2018

Guitarist Mick Taylor's time in the Rolling Stones was brief, but he helped them create a handful of their best songs from 1969-1974

Wu-Tang Clan and Activision to Collaborate for Call of Duty, 36 Chambers Edition

March 1, 2018

Videogame giant Activision announced that it will be collaborating with the legendary hip hop conglomerate, the Wu Tang Clan (“Wu”) for several upcoming projects, including Call of Duty, 36 Chambers Edition.

Middle Aged Man Levels Up To Platinum In Overwatch And No One In His Family Or Peer Group Seems to Care

February 28, 2018

After nearly eight months of grinding it out in Overwatch, (a Blizzard competitive shooter game), Johnny Blaze, a middle aged, laid-off, former sales executive (and Junkrat main) finally leveled up to Platinum.

Big Coats, Ain’t Nobody Got Space for That

November 28, 2018

So apparently oversized coats that make you look like you have a shrunken head, or Baymax from Big Hero 6, are in right now.

Digging For Dirt: How Alice In Chains Made Their Ultimate Album

August 17, 2018

Among the truly great heavy metal albums, Alice in Chains' masterpiece Dirt is easily a cut above the rest.

Fear And Loathing In The Penthouse Poker Game

February 12, 2018

I finally got the call. A friend of mine, who runs several legitimate businesses, but tends to spend his off time in the shadows had told me about a private, big baller home game held weekly in the penthouse suite of a Los Angeles area, deluxe, high-rise apartment.

J.I.D. – Don’t Underestimate What This Young Rapper Brings to the Table

November 5, 2018

Without pressing play, you may assume that J.I.D. is another one of the mumble rappers we don’t need more of.

How Jane's Addiction's Nothing's Shocking Almost Did Not Get Recorded

February 27, 2018

One of the most significant albums of the 1980s, Jane's Addiction's seminal Nothing's Shocking, almost didn't get recorded. While the album turned out to be so influential to alternative music and the beginnings of grunge, the band that went into LA's Eldorado Studio to record it nearly broke up during production.

Making "Killers": How Iron Maiden Got the "Maiden Sound"

August 16, 2018

Most Iron Maiden fans rave about the Killers album, while others think it's overrated. But everyone agrees it's the record that gave birth to Iron Maiden's unique sound.

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MATT FADER: JOURNEY FROM SURFER TO SYRIAN REFUGEE RESCUE LEADER

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

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

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The Best Rolling Stones Songs Mick Taylor Helped Write

Wu-Tang Clan and Activision to Collaborate for Call of Duty, 36 Chambers Edition

Middle Aged Man Levels Up To Platinum In Overwatch And No One In His Family Or Peer Group Seems to Care

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Big Coats, Ain’t Nobody Got Space for That

Digging For Dirt: How Alice In Chains Made Their Ultimate Album

Fear And Loathing In The Penthouse Poker Game

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J.I.D. – Don’t Underestimate What This Young Rapper Brings to the Table

How Jane's Addiction's Nothing's Shocking Almost Did Not Get Recorded

Making "Killers": How Iron Maiden Got the "Maiden Sound"

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