When I heard the news of Natalie Cole’s passing on New Year’s Day 2016, the first thing I did was took out Natalie’s “Unforgettable” album and listened to it. Back when this first album was released, it was a big part of my young adult Read More …
Each year in Japan, on New Year’s Day (and sometimes a few days before), many partake in Fukubukuro. Fukubukuro is a New Year’s custom in which merchants bundle items and put them in mystery lucky bags (or boxes if purchased online) in which people spend Read More …
I have been using OXO products for awhile now and the OXO foldaway dish rack was very interesting to me, for an aesthetics approach but also, I like how the water goes through the inside rack and drips onto your sink. The extra space for Read More …
Today’s selection for Cineaste365 goes to Hyun-seung Lee’s “il mare” (시월애, Siworae) starring Lee Jung-jae and Jeon Ji-hyun. A US version was made titled “The Lake House” with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock but that film was nowhere as memorable as the original 2000 Korean Read More …
As a proud owner of Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer, I was looking forward to the Withing Pulse Ox Black. For my runs, I tend to use my Garmin Forerunner and most recently, my TomTom Spark Music + Cardio but always willing to test out Read More …
When I first posted about my health issue back in September. I posted how I had to change my life. As mentioned, I have done many diets, I have gone up and down in weight all my life but now, more than ever, I had Read More …
When it comes to finding kitchen products and for the budget-conscious individual looking for a measuring spoon for under $5, you can’t go wrong with KitchenAid’s Measuring Spoons. Yes, there are many measuring spoons in the market and those that cost more, but I approach Read More …
Greetings everyone, My trip to Japan earlier this year really paid off in terms of being immersed in city for its pop culture, fashion and cuisine and now my photos and various interviews can be found in the 2015 edition of the J!-ENT Annual. Check Read More …
A film that has been beloved by many Chaplin fans, “City Lights” has been a long awaited title that fans have hoped to see release by the Criterion Collection, even before Criterion had the rights to release Chaplin titles. It was also a title that Read More …
Today’s Thanksgiving selection goes to “The Ice Storm” directed by Ang Lee. “The Ice Storm” is a sinfully, delightful film. Each of the characters featured in the film are deeply flawed and there is no sense of moralistic behavior. Everyone seems to be miserable or Read More …
In 1967, Jean-Luc Godard officially ended “bourgeois” narrative filmmaking. A man that was now dedicated in being the voice of the students, the workers, the voice of to rebel against the government, the world and even his fellow filmmakers. While Godard had hints of rebelliousness Read More …
For anyone who cycles, especially long distances, there are two things they should have with them, a pump (or mini CO2 cannister) and tools. Currently, my favorite to use is the Topeak Survival Tool Wedge II. The Survival Tool Wedge is an updated and improved Read More …
Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” is just incredible. What is amazing is that this 84-year old film has literally caught the attention of cinema fans from various generations throughout several decades. With each restoration, there is always something new to find in this film and literally, within Read More …
It almost looked as if 2015 would be the year for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Since 2002, the team has placed dead last in the Central League (with 2005, they came in 3rd and in 2007, they came in 4th and in 2013 & 2014, Read More …
A lot of the times, many people don’t put too much thought into the helmet they buy. Many look for style and feel and expect the protection to happen. Afterall, you spend money for a good helmet, you are expecting the best protection right? It’s Read More …
When it comes to running socks, a lot of the apparel companies that deal with fitness have their own type of running sock. But among that competitive crowd, Balega Hidden Comfort Socks have a great reputation among many runners. Created in South America , Balega Read More …
I have been wanting a new fitness watch and most importantly, wanting one that not everyone is wearing. Having read the awesome first run and impressions by Ray at DC Rainmaker, I decided to get the TomTom Spark Cardio + Music Fitness Watch. For those Read More …
