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Infinite

Russell Nomer · Infinite (Verse 1) City lights blur into one, another Friday on the run We're chasing something in the sound, lost until we're found You reach for me in the crowded haze, counting down the passing days (Pre-Chorus) And in the beat, I feel a rush A quiet hope in all of us (Chorus) Oh, tonight we are infinite, under neon skies Reflected in a stranger's eyes, we come alive Let the rhythm take us over, let the feeling soar This is what we're living for [Bridge]  The dawn is coming, I can feel it near But for a moment, we have no fear Just this one moment, held in time Your hand in mine  [Chorus]  Oh, tonight we are infinite, under neon skies Reflected in a stranger's eyes, we come alive Let the rhythm take us over, let the feeling soar This is what we're living for  [Outro]  We are infinite... Tonight... tonight... This is what we're living for  [Sound fades with synth arpeggio] [End] #Dance & EDM #Pop #Synthpop #Scandipop #EDMPop #Upl...

Your PRO as a Security Partner: A Songwriter's Guide to Fighting Scams

Your PRO as a Security Partner: A Songwriter's Guide to Fighting Scams By Russell Nomer, CISSP | July 30, 2025 In my day job, I live in the world of cybersecurity. As a CISSP, I deal with threat actors, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation. At night, I’m a songwriter, living in the world of melody, harmony, and storytelling. Over the years, I’ve realized these two worlds are much more similar than you’d think. Both are ecosystems built on trust, and both are filled with bad actors trying to exploit it. After my last posts on spotting and reporting scams, a critical question came up: Where do our Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC fit into our personal security plan? Are they a shield, a sword, or just a bystander? As a security professional, I see PROs as a specialized—and essential—partner in our defense. But to use any partner effectively, we have to understand their specific role and limitations. Your PRO as a Threat Intelligence Service The most p...