May 1st, 2010
Hold on your living room: 3D TVs are here!
Fans of Captain EO and IMAX theatres will have more to cheer about as electronics companies begin unveiling their new 3D TV sets this summer. Electronics companies like Philips, Sony and Samsung are already beginning to shell out the new 3D-ready TV sets, allowing viewers to be able to watch live TV in 3D for the [...]
Apr 7th, 2010
Spending spring break in the valley
While everyone else is planning elaborate trips to Mexico, Las Vegas or maybe a Hawaiian island for spring break, you find yourself, for whatever reason, stuck in the San Fernando Valley during the week of April 5-10. Just because you are not going to some exotic location, doesn’t mean this year’s spring break has to be [...]
Apr 7th, 2010
Where to find the alternative to iPods
To find vinyl records in today’s world of high tech gadgets may be difficult especially finding records or record stores on a college student’s budget and close distance to CSUN. Here are a few places you can shop for used or new records at a reasonable price. 1. Atomic Records 3812 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, Ca 91502 (818) 848-7090 Atomic [...]
Mar 10th, 2010
Grooving back to the past
Every Thursday night a group of people gather at the Pasadena Masonic Temple and travel to the past to experience the music and one of the most popular hobbies of the 1930’s and 40’s, lindy hopping. And they only pay $7 for each time travel. Dressed to the nines, or rather the 1930’s and 40’s, most [...]
May 5th, 2009
Star Party Delight
In these tough times, with our economy failing, the high rate of unemployment and people struggling to keep their homes and cars, nearly everyone is looking for an outlet to relax that is cheap, or even free. What better way to spend a lovely afternoon or the whole day if you would like, than to take [...]
Mar 24th, 2009
Breakfast on Hillhurst Avenue
The area in Los Angeles between Los Feliz Boulevard and Prospect Avenue is a mecca of independently owned restaurants, cafes and mom-and-pop type stores for customers to hang out and explore. Age-old buildings have been renovated on the inside to house karate studios, acupuncture practices and organic supermarkets. Like a smaller version of Melrose, the eight blocks [...]
Mar 7th, 2009
A Trip to the Theatre to see Coraline
In the world of movie making, many types of films have had success and longevity – yet animation stands out for its ability to evolve and capture an increasing number of fans. As new technology mixes with old-school artistry, the animated feature catches the imagination of children and adults alike. Computer graphics, special effects and creativity [...]
Mar 7th, 2009
Surf Time!!
Snowboard season has almost gone, and summertime will begin. You should take advantages of year-round good weather and good waves in Southern California, and it’s time to start surfing!! Before I started surfing, I was a crazy soccer boy. I always thought about soccer and thought soccer is No.1 sport in the world. However, my idea [...]
Jan 31st, 2009
Harry Potter: Fact or Fiction
Everyone has a guilty pleasure. For some, it is cookie dough while for others it can be Star Trek. For me, it is Harry Potter. I do not admit to being a fanatic, however I do comment on Harry Potter fan groups, see the movies the first weekend they are out and re-read the books [...]
Nov 5th, 2008
Oktoberfest
For the past 31 years, it has only rained once on the Montrose Oktoberfest celebration. This year makes two. As an attendee for more than 15 years, I could not wait for beer, brats and the informal high school reunion that was to come. Thankfully the rain did not dampen my fun filled experience. Past [...]
Oct 22nd, 2008
Strip-aerobics
When looking at the dingy entrance of a dilapidated building in the heart of Los Angeles on Wilshire Blvd., one would never know what lies behind those simple doors. Hundreds of scantily clad women walk through a small back alley entrance every day to learn the art of strip tease and pole dancing. Laura [...]
May 12th, 2008
Variety is the Spice of Renaissance Life
There is a place where those go to be taken back into time where gypsies roamed the earth floor and taverns used wooden steins. A place that occurs in the Valley usually from early April to Memorial Day. A place where those who love the ambiance of an era that exuded many walks of [...]
