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Shabria is an enthusiastic, young, freelance journalist who recognizes writing as an art. As a GSU graduate, she received her BA in journalism with her minor in English. Her passion for the field led her to participate in the Semester in Washington Journalism Program at The George Washington University by which she worked at the notable MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. She also had the exciting opportunity to document the DC Fringe Festival. Currently, she volunteers her time as a mentor to young girls at a local middle school. She believes not only in proper education, but also in the power a healthy mind plays in personal growth and development.

One of London’s best-loved quirky divas, ukulele-toting Tricity Vogue has been putting her own offbeat twist on vintage jazz glamour for the last eight years. As well as painting herself blue for her highly original and "refreshingly bizarre" solo cabaret show, The Blue Lady Sings, the London Cabaret Award nominee also hosts and runs her much-loved Ukulele Cabaret in London and at the Edinburgh Fringe, fronts a hot 20s swing band, and has a secret double life as an award-winning scriptwriter. “Anyone else a massive fan of the divine Miss Vogue and her ukulele..? Thought so. It’s cabaret to run down side streets for. Just get there early.” Time Out London Critics’ Choice Tricity's alter-ego is scriptwriter, editor and producer Heather Tyrrell, whose work has spanned film, television, games and new media, including a South By South West Award. Tricity enjoys exploring London by day and night, whether she's at a new show on the underground neo-cabaret scene or the latest exhibition at the Tate Modern. Her work as a cabaret artist also takes her around the UK and Europe, where she likes to explore new cities, shop for vintage clothes and sample the local food and drink.

Paul Mackie is editor and publisher of the blog www.popculturelunchbox.com, which focuses on music, movies, books, sports, and all things pop culture. He lives in Maryland very near Washington DC and is experienced in marketing, communications, journalism, and writing and editing. The musical comedy he wrote with a fellow playwright, Wiener Sausage: The Musical!, was selected for the 2008 Capital Fringe Fest. Paul has played in several bands through the years, including The Sprogs, Funny Boy, Monotremes, Fine Wine, Birmingham Squadron, and Dirt Loaded. He might go write a new song or novel right now. Or just blog.

Mikhail Tank is a versatile artist with vision and grit. He is creator of the Darksoul™ Theatre, publisher of the successful Testament of Solomon, SAG actor co-starring with blue-blood, Isabella Rossellini, Guinness World Record holder in music with multiple original releases available via Amazon, iTunes, Google Music worldwide. Tank holds a UC Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts, has been featured on and interviewed by the BBC, The Evening News, ABC, CBS, KFOG and a multitude of publications. Tank’s solo shows include; The Magician’s Key (Lobster Award Winner, UC Davis), Cure for a Broken Heart (Commendation from LA City Mayor, Los Angeles), Soul Photography (1st virtual ticketed show, Edinburgh Fringe + Live in Tokyo, Japan), For The Special Ones (collaborative effort with composer Daniel Levin, premiering at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood, followed by a documentary film which is currently being shown via CultureUnplugged.com). As well as the upcoming Power of Rejection (set to premiere in Vancouver, British Columbia) in 2012. His films include Believe, Smile and Love ~ the Life and Teachings of Rabbi Schimmel (Mikhail’s directorial debut that premiered on National JLTV and was also given at the great Rabbi’s passing); and My Pretty Pony (MPP) and Willa, both under the Dollar Baby agreement approved by the legendary author, Stephen King [MPP premiered at the Oldenburg International Film Festival in Germany and subsequently screened in Belgium, Spain, Argentina, The Netherlands and the US with Willa (2nd such project) currently in production.] Tank has appeared in supporting roles as a magician in American Film Institute’s Two Brothers and as the devil, in Lazzaro Ferrari’s Italian film Full Moon. Other directing and producing projects include Disturb Things (Anchorage International Film Festival) & Expired Love (Washougal International Film Festival). Mikhail is a BMI writer and publisher with published works in prose

I am a modern day renaissance man. I'm a professional saxophone player, I'm studying to take the first part of the CPA exam, I know how to put together a PC from an empty metal box, and I'm a father of four. I joke that I can balance your books, do your taxes, design a website, and play a nice jazz song all at the same time. When I'm not focusing on my job or my children I'm concerning myself with US and World politics. I'm a Palestinian American and they say all Palestinians know something about politics, at least in my family. I'm also a big time Dallas Mavericks and Cowboys fan and I throw my support behind the Texas Rangers when the time is needed :). On my off time I usually watch a fair amount of television which range from Science Fiction to cop procedural shows like NCIS. So my articles, if published, will range from US Presidential elections to the latest episode of Fringe. I hope you enjoy my articles

Robin Carus is a New York City based Casting Director and one of the founders of J&R creative. For nine years, Robin was Head of Casting for Theatreworks/USA where she cast over 200 national tours and countless off-Broadway shows. Since then, she has cast for major theatre festivals including work at the 2009 Marathon Festival at EST, Eugene O'Neill Theatre Conference, Lincoln Center's American Living Room Festival, National Alliance For Musical Theatre, New York Musical Theatre Festival, Fringe, Midtown International Theatre Festival, the Emmy Award Winning Family Life Theatre, and every now and again, a film or commercial. She has taught master classes in audition technique, acting & musical theatre all over the country, is a proud UMass Amherst grad, loves that she is from the Jersey Shore, and often speaks in the third person.

I was born and raised in Chicago. I now live in San Francisco. I enjoy reading, visiting museums and traveling. If I can visit a museum while I'm traveling that's even better. I write for a living and one of the fringe benefits of this job is that I can travel and work and the same time.

Ian is very lucky to live in Stratford upon Avon in Warwickshire. Stratford upon avon is of course the Birthplace (and deathplace) of William Shakespeare. Although NOT a great fan of William's work Ian loves theatre and has the opportunity to pop into the RSC to see their other works that's not related to WS. Ian is also a writer of plays and screenplays and has had work on in the London Fringe and in Stratford itself. He's also sold a couple of options on screenplays.

Sara Stapleton is a freelance writer from Ashland, KY. She recently enjoyed seeing a production of an original one act play she wrote as a part of a fringe festival, and hopes for more like opportunities in the future.

Enjoys Bass Fishing, watching Fringe (The greatest show on Network TV)...enjoys researching, reading, and Latin America

I am 18 years old and currently taking time out from education to pursue my personal interests and develop my skills, I would also love to travel and see the world. I hope to become a professional actor, I have been involoved in many productions to date and am involved in two on going productions one of which will be performed at Edinburgh fringe festival later this year, I am an amature writter but it is something i enjoy and want to share.

So I am a perpetual bum really. I spend almost all my time furthering my exploration into the areas of interest and expertise I have listed. I feel an insatiable thirst for greater knowledge. I'm one of those classic academics who get lost in their own head. Various life experience and my own loosely hinged mind have left me quite knowledgable, of someone my age, in the area of Psychology. I've poured over countless volumes concerning social science for an insight into what exactly it means to be human. My religious exploits have also lead to a, what I hope to be, a greater scope of spirituality than those who subscribe only to the prodominant western religions. If there is a fringe religion often scoffed at by the majority, then you can take it as given I have researched it. I find the eastern ideas of universal connectivity to be leagues more positive than monotheistic or judeochristian views. However, I desire to learn the most from everyone's spiritual and moral beliefs because at base to shut out someone just from disagreement is against my beliefs. I often veer off into those areas of "science" which true scientists label as mysticism, pop psychology, urban legend, new age, conspiracy theory, and worst of all the humanities. How emotionless is that for an area of study which seeks to answer the most important questions of life, "why we are what we are". So knowing such, my articles may dance on the edge of the accepted rationality or normality, and knowing me even topple off that chasm. The same fire which consumes me to learn also fuels my need to write. To somehow mold my true beliefs and passions into the written word is a great feat, but yet so easy. Anyone who has this desire will know my meaning. The ultimate thrill in life is to create for by creating we seek to imitate God.

Hi there! I am currently a student at a UC campus, a junior my major is history with an emphasis on legal studies. I want to be a lawyer. I am a closeted TV addict and a very happy foodie. I love to cook and eat new foods. I read the news daily, mostly the NY Times and Wall Street Journal. I love movies, especially indie ones. Fringe is my favorite TV show and possibly the best on TV now. I read a lot mostly a combination of fiction and nonfiction. I like the Sookie series, murder mystery, supernatural, medical, legal, comedy, romance novels. I love science and medicine. I like to travel and have a love for airports that everybody finds odd. I have two dogs that are really odd and strangely adorable. I like all kinds of art especially impressionist stuff. Pretty much i'm just a sponge, I pick up a lot of stuff and I love learning.

Corporation or LLC? Find Out What Would Work Best For You Once you have made up your mind to create that new business, it's time to think about which option is right for you. By doing this you are limiting the liability of the business owners. There are usually 2 main alternatives you will have to consider. These options are: creating a Limited Liability Company or a C corporation. The Limited Liability Company The truth is that for most small business situations the simplicity and flexibility of the LLC makes much better sense. That's because a C corporation is subject to double taxation. This is not the case with the LLC. The actual LLC does not pay tax on its income, unlike the corporation. We should note here the Subchapter S corporations which are similar to the LLC from this point of view. The C Corporation C corporations have their own specific advantages. These may include the following: A configuration that may be more alluring to investors. Even if you have just one or two investors that work with you on a daily basis then they will be able to see where their money is invested. But what if you don't work with the investor directly? What could you (the business owner) offer in order to make things run more smoothly? A stock certificate given to the investors would make a good choice in these situations and it would prove the investor's partial ownership of the business. The corporation can also hire you as its CEO and pay you a tax deductible salary. You also get fringe benefits such as covering your health insurance premium. A Limited Liability Company would allow you to deduct only a portion of those fringe benefits. Sub Chapter S Corporation If you're worried about your self-employed taxes, an S Corporation might make a great choice since the Limited Liability Company owners get taxed more. Self employed taxes are the taxes collected from the employees' pay. This tax doesn't apply only if you work for somebody el

Tiffany Joy Ross has been an actress and writer in Chicago since 2004. Her work as a performer has been critically acclaimed by the Chicago Tribune, Time Out Chicago and The Chicago Reader among others. She is a company member at the Trap Door Theatre in Chicago. In her acting work she strives to find the truth through the insane, the obsessed, the non-existent and the imagined. She has worked extensively with the grassroots fringe theater scene in Chicago and traveled international as a performer with Trap Door. She has also appeared in film, both avant-garde and mainstream. Her film credits include work with performance artist Catherine Sullivan, upstart production company Elkhorn Entertainment and festival award-winner Cooked Goose Productions. She is a published poet and a produced playwright. Her written work is often inspired by great works of literature or bastardized history. Tiffany has traveled extensively throughout Western and Eastern Europe as a tourist and a working actress. She is a cook who creates her own recipes. A student of Oriental Medicine with knowledge of herbal remedies, acupuncture and massage.

Madd Hat's pen name is a parody as the name implies. He is a Jack of all trades who has an opinion on all things large and small. His commentary is often "fringe" with truth exegete throughout. Hs interests include Politics, Religion, Economics, and Sociology. In his free time, the Madd Hat is an adventurer extraordinaire.

As a freelance writer and blogger, I enjoy observing, researching and reporting in various topics. While I am interested in current events and pop culture, I also write about subversive, fringe topics such as sideshow performers, zines and secondhand shopping. I am a novice photographer and collect multi-media clippings for reference. I enjoy crafting and love everything Japanese.

M. Garrow Bourke is a freelance writer and artists interested in fringe literature, art and movies.

Edward Swanson has been a writer for over 22 years. His entertainment stories and health book reviews have been published throughout the country. He received his Master of Fine Arts in dramatic writing from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts. One of Swanson's plays was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

Comic writer living in Orlando, Florida. I've written and produced two comic one act plays at the Orlando Fringe Festival: "Overpass" 1999, and "Sacrifices at the Altar of the Virgin Tourist" 2001 Wrote "Not Necissarily the Sinbad Show" for Universal Stuidios Hallowee

I am a 40ish fringe dweller who sees a lot but only comments when it suits. The world is a strange place that needs to be known, but the knowing sometimes makes it seem even more strange. I believe that spirituality is important, but religion not mandatory and that politics

Stella Baker is considered to be an authority on modern fringe theatre, she is a playwright, stage director, writer, charity worker and social campaigner who works on behalf of disadvantaged people to fight social problems and is the first established English language transg

Your Reliable, Resourceful and Responsive Devox Living on the Fringe!

I live in the fringe, and in plain view. I'm pretty cool like that.

Mentored by Steve Seaberg, Kerry Thornley and other icons of Atlanta fringe scene

Breadth of scope of expertise - Popular culture, Fringe political rhetoric, Personal finance, personal transformation, Guerilla business strategies.

I'm living in Los Angeles on the fringe of an industry I dream to be a part of.

I am a professional working in the film industry in the marketing arena. I am also a writer, working on a screenplay. Additionally, I'm producing 2 independent films, as well as a play in the Fringe Festival in NYC.

Michelle enjoys many water related activities from her Gulf Coast Florida home. She produces a radio talk show and works to give independent and fringe voices a place in media.

Just an international man of mystery.... Living on the fringe.