Shaswat Kumar (born 30 April 1991) is an Indian martial arts instructor and the founder of Senkoukai Karate, a karate style developed in India. According to Telangana Today, the system has been recognized by Japanese martial arts organizations. He has received recognition from martial arts groups in countries including Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, and Germany. He has been awarded the title of Hanshi, a rank traditionally conferred on senior karate instructors.
John W. Salevurakis is currently working in the grant writing and fundraising spheres for The Road Home which provides services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Utah. He also worked for nearly two years in the non-profit sector as a research analyst for The Utah Foundation, a think tank in Salt lake City, Utah. The Utah Foundation formulates non-partisan policy research with an eye toward enlightening and empowering the electorate with respect to a diverse set of issues. These might include spheres such as urban planning, open space preservation and expansion, housing affordability, food security, and the economic impact or sectoral stability associated with various industries.
Dr. Salevurakis also served for nearly two decades as a tenured associate professor of economics at the American University in Cairo authoring several academic articles, monographs, book chapters, and popular press articles focusing upon the political economy of food security, environmental conservation, and economic development.
Bitter Grace is a Manhattan goth rock band active since around 1985. Formed by Gustavo Lapis Ahumad in New York City, the band is known for their live set that includes lighting, smoke and theatrical effects. Plagued with consistent line-up changes over the past two decades, the band still plays throughout Manhattan with the current line-up of Gustavo Lapis Ahumad (vocals/guitar), Pay-Dro (drums), Marcus Pan (bass/backing vocals) and Brandon (guitar).
Bitter Grace has played numerous clubs, but concentrate mostly in Manhattan where they are located. They've taken the stage at CBGB, the Gallery, Club Rare, Downtime and Rothko's in recent years.
Legends Magazine was a literary and music magazine founded by writer Marcus Pan in 1990. Over a 15 year period, the magazine released 150 issues. It covers themes of dark horror, fantasy and science fiction and surrealism in its literary scope and reviews and discusses music in the gothic, punk, heavy metal, electronica and similar darker genres. It also includes book reviews, DVD reviews and issues related to the goth and punk subcultures.