NO-FI "MAGAZINE"
"STAFF MEMBERS & SPECIAL GUESTS"
Chris Beyond
No-Fi "Magazine" Editor & Creator; Interviews, Articles, Reviews, Illutrations, Photography, Coverstar / No-Fi "Radio" Creator & DJ
E-Mail: nofimag@hotmail.com
FRIENDSTER Profile, MYSPACE Profile
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER:
The Smiths, The Pixies, The Dead Milkmen, The Beatles, Sonic Youth
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER:
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Good Morning...And Goodbye, Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn, The Muppet Movie
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: Wholesome Wear - Christian Bathing Suits!
WORK HISTORY: A music store called The Wherehouse in Torrance, 2nd Time Around; a used record store on Melrose, Hollywood Printing, a great family run headshot business called Grand Prints, A certain "top ten" major magazine which I won't divulge here, various temp jobs and graphics jobs in between, writing published in A Mind Like Pumice, Ben Is Dead, and Harpers.
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: I totally figured out what girls like back in high school...I forgot the next day.
I EXCELL IN: Networking
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: probably nuts, but I work fast.
MY BEST QUALITY IS: I actually really like the people I work with or interview.
MY WORST QUALITY IS: I've let people take advantage of me
MY FAVORITE NO-FI INTERVIEW IS: My interview with Mr. T as is has been reprinted twice (the last time was in No-Fi) and it was my first interview...even before there was a No-Fi "Magazine"!
Quin
No-Fi "Radio" Program Director, DJ / Staffwriter; Interviews, Reviews, Articles
E-Mail: nofiradio@nofimagazine.com
FRIENDSTER Profile, MYSPACE Profile
LOCATION: CA, USA
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER:
here's what i've been listening to this month-- grandaddy,Ýneutral milk hotel, devo, modest mouse, the cure
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER:
harold and maude, one flew over the cukoos nest, a clockwork orange, the wizard of oz, dawn of the dead (original)
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: http://www.engrish.com
WORK HISTORY: the first job i ever had was selling chilli and hot dogs to old people at a bingo night. then i worked at a library for awhile. then i got a holiday job greeting people and playing with toys at a toy store (seriously, i got payed to play with toys). during all of this i had a non paying job as a disc jockey on a college radio station as well as writing for no-fi "magazine", and now...THIS!
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: excellent communication skills and gud speling.
I EXCELL IN: Networking
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: okay.
MY BEST QUALITY IS: i'm easy to be around and i can be entertaining.
MY WORST QUALITY IS: i analyze everything and i procrastinate. i also worry alot.
MY FAVORITE NO-FI INTERVIEW IS: the mr.t interview
Ernesto A. Mejia
Staffwriter, Illustrator
E-Mail: itsmenso@hotmail.com
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon U.S.A.
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: vLa, The Vandals, G.B.H., DEVO, The Pink Floyd Sound
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER: F.B.D.O., Soylent Green, Pink Floyd's The Wall, Street Trash, Fun On The Farm
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: I hate computers.
WORK HISTORY: I have worked as a stock manager at Gymboree, I've worked as a muralist, I currently work as a master fabricator and manager for a rain gutter company. Oh, and I have worked for FREE as an illustrator for 20 years.
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: Figuring out a way to hang 82 feet of gutter two stories high on a Masonic Temple in SE Portland all by myself. I did not use ropes, stands, or magic. Unfortunitely I did not impress any ladies either. Or guys for that matter. I guess I just impressed myself.
I EXCELL IN: Problem Solving!
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: I have no full time co-workers.I do however have a very loud stereo. I guess my stereo likes me. It thinks i'm cool.
MY BEST QUALITY IS: My honesty. I'm not very good at screwing people over.I would feel bad.
MY WORST QUALITY IS: My honesty. I'm not very good at screwing people over.I would feel bad.
MY FAVORITE NO-FI ARTICLE IS: Hmmmmmmmmmm..."Pizza Experience", because it was the beginning... and it was simple and real. And because the pizza was fantastic!
Mary Bond
Staffwriter; Interviews, Reviews, Articles, Photography, & More!
E-Mail: marybond@nofimagazine.com
Website: Angel Wished Designs
FRIENDSTER Profile
LOCATION: HelL.A, California, USA
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: Pink Floyd, The Beatles, This Mortal Coil, The Cocteau Twins, Death Cab For Cutie
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER: Harold and Maude, Amelie, Waking Life, Betty Blue, A Streetcar Named Desire
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: www.angelwisheddesigns.com
WORK HISTORY: I have tried it all
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: Still working on it
I EXCELL IN: Human Resources
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: nuts
MY BEST QUALITY IS: I don't want to brag
MY WORST QUALITY IS: I don't want to focus on anything negative
MY FAVORITE NO-FI INTERVIEW IS: the band Arnold, they were hilarious
Ryan Lies
Staffwriter; Interviews, Reviews, Articles
E-Mail: zombieryan@hotmail.com
Website: Familiar Studios
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: Placebo, Skinny Puppy, Apoptygma Berzerk, Nocturne, Alien Sex Fiend
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER: Night of the Living Dead (1968), Moulin Rouge, Coffy, The Last Temptation of Christ, Fearless
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: http://www.coasttocoastam.com
WORK HISTORY: Been working for the local NBC affiliate, WOOD TV 8, for four years now. Prior to that I had many jobs in retail, including a Target Department Store, a Qualex One Hour Photo, Suncoast Motion Picture Company, Video Master and a McDonald's. I also worked for a month making power bars in a factory.
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: I think fast on my feet and am able to assess all my options quickly.
I EXCELL IN: Problem Solving
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: Antisocial, grouchy, paranoid, but funny as hell.
MY BEST QUALITY IS: Open mindedness, cuz they know they can talk to me about pretty much anything and I won't judge or scoff (unlike my stupid roommate, but that¼s another story.)
MY WORST QUALITY IS: Like I said, I'm paranoid. I don't trust people. I'm cynical.
MY FAVORITE NO-FI ARTICLE / INTERVIEW IS: This one.
Jeff Roe
No-Fi "Magazine" Advice Columnist / No-Fi "Radio" Sound Assistant
E-Mail: askjeffroe@hotmail.com
FRIENDSTER Profile
LOCATION: Silverlake, CA
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: Jimi Hendrix, Soundgarden, Pixies, Beatles, T.a.t.U.
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER: Citizen Kane, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, In a Lonely Place, The Princess Bride, (any movie where stuff blows up).
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: realultimatepower.net
WORK HISTORY: I've always manipulated others to work for me.
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: I totally beat Knights Of The Old Republic in only 70 hours!
I EXCELL IN: Problem Solving
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: Gay or homicidal
MY BEST QUALITY IS: My intelligence, because it's a real timesaver. I believe that this will make me a valuable member of your team/partnership/corporation/cabal.
MY WORST QUALITY IS: My perfection. It inspires jealousy in others. I'm also a workaholic.
MY FAVORITE NO-FI ARTICLE / INTERVIEW IS: Mr. T. - I pity the tool who don't like Mr. T
Pamela "Pixie" Lay
Writer; Articles
E-Mail: pixielay@nofimagazine.com
MYSPACE PROFILE
LOCATION: Canadian eh?
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: the beautiful south, the cure, the smiths, the violent femmes, depeche mode
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER: amelie, the shining, high fidelity, bram stoker's dracula, boondock saints
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: canada.com
WORK HISTORY: Receptionist for a tattoo/piercing shop, server, bartender, assistant manager of a clothing store.
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: When i was the assistant manager for the clothing store, we were left with a disaster.My manager, district manager and regional supervisor had all gone on vacation at the same time. Thje only other girl who was trinaed to work the till and open and close the store broke her foot(drinking tooo much) and I was left with no other alternative but to pick up the slack and call in another employee from another store to keep this little disaster hush hush.I worked well over my 40/week and was exhausted, but I played the part beautifully.
I EXCELL IN: Networking; I am a people person
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: great at handling stress. (you would not think it considering how much i complain, but........)
MY BEST QUALITY IS: my adapability. I can adapt well into any new situation i am placed into.I can chameleon myself to blend into my surroundings and make others feel at home.
MY WORST QUALITY IS: I dont have enough backbone. when i know im being screwed over, i tend to pussyfoot around ppl because i am worried about hurting their feelings. i need to be more assertive, and yes aggressive.
MY FAVORITE NO-FI ARTICLE / INTERVIEW IS: "10 things to do in a cemetary at night" by Ernie Mejia, its funny.
Claire Donner
Writer; Reviews, Articles
E-Mail: donnerpartyofone@hotmail.com
FRIENDSTER PROFILE
LOCATION: Nilbog
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: Mindless Self Indulgence, Atari Teenage Riot, Melt Banana, Foetus, TaTu
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER: Ravenous, Parents, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Trouble Every Day, Beach Blanket Bingo
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: www.michaelkelly.fsnet.co.uk/karl.htm
WORK HISTORY: on my back
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: learning to tie a cherry stem in a bow with my tongue seems to have permanently solved the problem of unemployment in my life.
I EXCELL IN: definitely human waste disposal
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: either a twit or a twat, i can't remember exactly what they said.
MY BEST QUALITY IS: my near-total fallibility on all levels; my remarkably consistent stream of personal and professional failures has proven so ego-nourishing to my coworkers that they've even asked me not to kill myself!
MY WORST QUALITY IS: my insessant nit-picking; i'll pick your nits 'till you're all scabby.
MY FAVORITE NO-FI ARTICLE / INTERVIEW IS: Jeff Roe's timely and startling illumination of the squirrelling problem. You can always count on Mr. Roe for deep coverage.
Amy Voorhees
Writer/Artist; Reviews, Articles
E-Mail: amyofdarkness@hotmail.com
LOCATION: Elsewhere
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention,Ý The Cramps, David Bowie, Frank Black and the Catholics/The Pixies, Elvis (Costello and Presley)
TOP FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES IN NO ORDER: Army of Darkness, Vertigo, (Karl Freund's) The Mummy, Dead Ringers, This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse
FAVORITE WEBSITE AT THE MOMENT: realultimatepower.net
WORK HISTORY: Wawa Food Market/Borders Books and Music/Howard Mann Art Center/Annandale Post Office/German TutorÝat Bard College Academic Services/Film and video projectionist for Bard College Office of Student Activities/New Concorde Pictures
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: One night while I was projecting the final reel of ANDREI ROUBLEV the pick-up reel stopped working.Ý Rather than have film spool on the floor or stop the film and destroy the film's continuity, I spun the pick-up reel by hand for the entire 40 minute duration of the reel. ÝBut maybe that's not really my problem solving high point - my arms really hurt after that!
I EXCELL IN: Human Resources
MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'M: Unecessarily dedicatedÝ
MY BEST QUALITY IS: My mock concern, cordiality, and enthusiasm
MY WORST QUALITY IS: My general disdain for humanity
MY FAVORITE NO-FI ARTICLE / INTERVIEW IS: probably written by Claire Donner
Brenda Lucero (aka "Brendah Lucero")
Coverstar
LOCATION: Who Knows? (If you know, please let Chris Beyond know)
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: Adam Ant was one of her favorites. She and Chris once waited outside the Henry Fonda Theatre to meet him.
WORK HISTORY: Chris Beyond met Brendah when they were students at South High School in Torrance when he saw her across a parking lot and felt the compulsive urge to meet her. Suffering through a huge crush on her, they remained friends a few years after high school into college (where they tried and failed to start a "Happy Days Club"...this was in the 90s mind you). They were even going to start a "Zine" together and both Chris and Brendah had begun writing for it when they slowly started losing touch. By the time Chris moved to Hollywood, he had lost all contact with her. He hopes to talk to her again some day
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: Well, when Adam Ant exited the theatre to get into his limo, Brendah had Chris get his autograph while she took pictures. That's teamwork!
MY BEST QUALITY IS: her frankness
MY WORST QUALITY IS: Not keeping in touch with Chris (and likewise to him)
Fernando Bertran
Coverstar
LOCATION: (Underground)
TOP FIVE FAVORITE BANDS IN NO ORDER: Fernando was fond of The Rolling Stones
WORK HISTORY: Another friend from South Torrance High School, Fernando was good friends with Chris Beyond (they even starred in a play together) through high school and after. Sadly, Fernando died of heart problems he had been dealing with his whole life, shortly after high school. He left behind a close group of friends which included Jeremy Rosen, Chris Adam, John Eddy ("Gooch"), Chris Beyond, and others).
PROBLEM SOLVING HIGH POINT: Dealing with "drama people" who didn't buy his Spanish accent for the play, even though he was from Argentina.
MY BEST QUALITY IS: his sense of humor
MY WORST QUALITY IS:His sense of humor going too far at times.

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