The wake-up call came on March 8, 2018. I had spent the better half of that week terribly congested: my head felt two sizes larger than normal, I couldn’t breathe or hear well, and was speaking with a nasal tone. By that morning, it had become too much to ignore. I contacted my doctor to … Continue reading The Red Flag I Neglected
Author: JC Gonzalez
Daylight Saving Time in Los Angeles
March marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in California. The idea that we must adjust our clocks one hour twice a year is outdated but it does bring one benefit: the return of sunny Los Angeles evenings. When visitors think of L.A., they usually envision “fun in the sun.” Unfortunately, that's not really … Continue reading Daylight Saving Time in Los Angeles
Making Noise in Los Angeles: Fernando Lopez
The city of Los Angeles is filled with stories of people who came to L.A. to make their dreams reality—to make some noise. The American Dream may be harder than ever to define and achieve but in a city that welcomes immigrants from all over the world, that dream still exists. One person who came … Continue reading Making Noise in Los Angeles: Fernando Lopez
Los Angeles Welcomes Year of the Dog
The Year of the Dog is upon us. Living in Angelino Heights, the annual Chinese New Year Festival is always just a brisk walk away. Unlike the astrological zodiac, which changes monthly, the Chinese zodiac changes each year. It consists of 12 animals that cycle in the same order. The 12 signs are the Dog, … Continue reading Los Angeles Welcomes Year of the Dog
How Modular Synths Rekindled My Love of The NAMM Show
It’s strange how even something you are passionate about becomes boring and tiresome as it transforms into part of the monotony of life. The NAMM Show in Anaheim had become this way after many years of participation. Working for one of the exhibitors, it became more about the work needed to pull off the show … Continue reading How Modular Synths Rekindled My Love of The NAMM Show
CES 2018 Review: AI Will Change Our Lives (for better or worse)
The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is always an extravaganza. It’s a show designed to amaze visitors with life-changing products and technology that may never see the light of day. There has been a shift over the last few years to present smarter, more realistic visions of the future. Don’t provide an Epcot view of … Continue reading CES 2018 Review: AI Will Change Our Lives (for better or worse)
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