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A Day Of Ya No Estoy Aqui

A Day Of Ya No Estoy Aqui

I remember putting Ya No Estay Aqui on my watchlist after seeing the previews on Netflix’s upcoming latest films. I thought to myself that this film, with Netlfix’s vast streaming catalog, might be worth watching. Also, most of the foreign films, no matter which genre it may be, from comedy to drama, are more worthwhile than the films produced here in Tinseltown.  (more…)

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Before the Covid-19 pandemic became widespread two months ago, the beer industry kept rising with continued growth in production and sales thanks to the thousands of small independent brewers introducing crafted beers. It was an industry that kept thriving.

But as soon as the stay-at-home order took place, it is one of the industries hit hard the most along others such as retail, transportation, food, and hospitality services, until so forth. Just this week, the New York Times reported that craft brewers nationwide are dumping hundreds of gallons of beer down the drain since these breweries need to free up space. Bars and brewpubs would normally sell these craft beers on tap but since the government-mandated closure of all non-essential business,  distributors canceled all orders since then. In order to stay in business, these breweries are finding ways to keep revenue, or at least keep the business running, by creative packaging, or donating their beers to distilleries to be turned into hand sanitizers.

Other breweries on hand have found a way to combined creativity and ingenuity to turn their fantastic craft beers to sanitizer and place it in a can or canitizer. Breweries such as Parallel 49 Brewing, Annex Ale Project, Sleeping Giant Brewing Company, and Farmer Estate Brewery are selling their own crafted sanitizer. Instead of dumping their perfectly crafted beer, they have turned it sanitizer and packaged it in a can for the authenticity.

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  A word of advice though, make sure to read the label and don’t mix your canitizers with your crafted beer. There has been a recent surge of adults being poisoned by accidentally drinking their canitizers while being impaired or under the influence of alcohol. So please, keep it in moderation and injecting bleach, or, in this case, drinking sanitizers wouldn’t help either.

A Day of Crafted Hand-Sanitizers Before the Covid-19 pandemic became widespread two months ago, the beer industry kept rising with continued growth in production and sales thanks to the thousands of small independent brewers introducing crafted beers.

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I’m not a beer sommelier, nor have I brewed a home batch so I can rank my self an amateur brewer. I just simply love beer. Growing up, whenever there is a family gathering, I see my uncles in a round table drinking and having the time of their lives. Plus, on occasion, it’s a form of admission whenever you go to a social gathering. A token to pass the crossing. Drinking beer is a form of social activity in every culture.

So you could say that I grew up with beer. But I never really started enjoying it until somewhere around late 2010, after graduating from college. I remember buying a 24 pack of Bud light post-graduation to celebrate my achievement. And looking back now, that was a pretty bad idea.

My profound fondness for all sorts of beer, to visiting a brewery to spending hours browsing through every beer in a local alcohol retailer store, had me thinking, “Why not write about my beer adventures?”

First up is Indie Brewing Company. Located in the industrial area of Boyle Heights, this microbrewery is a local favorite in the neighborhood and neighboring cities for its great selection of beers. From their flavorful and hoppy IPAs to their crisps and light pilsner, Indie Brewing Company is flocked by many Angelenos. My favorite so far is their Beverly Pils. A smooth, clean, crisp Bohemian pilsner brewed with 100% Weyerman malt which makes it pairable with any meal. Bohemian pilsner or Pilsner – Czech is slightly sweeter and has a malty character with a toasted biscuit-like taste.

I’ve had some other batch from their beer selection, like the Pacific Kolsch Highway, IPA Del Ray, Nobody Walks In LA. Preferably,  I mostly enjoy drinking IPA and stouts but their Beverly Pils is my favorite so far. I haven’t been able to sit and have a drink in their tasting room because of the pandemic we are having, but it’s spacious and it’s always bustling the first time I went around. I and my girlfriend didn’t get to find any table first time around because it was packed, so we decided to go to Dry River Brewing. But overall, Indie Brewing Company is a must especially if you from Los Angeles.

A Day of Indie Brewing Company Beer I'm not a beer sommelier, nor have I brewed a home batch so I can rank my self an amateur brewer.

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A Day of Dean

I came across this movie by random and decided to play it as a noise background. At that moment, I’m transfixed on my phone looking at where we are with the ongoing pandemic. As I skim-through every covid19 headline, I heard the dialogue “after my mother died,” and from that on the movie fully caught my undivided attention. (more…)

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Childhood Horror Movies Made Me. Freddy's Dream Warriors

Childhood Horror Movies Made Me. Freddy’s Dream Warriors

While I browse through the channel, I suddenly stopped on AMC network, as it was showing a horror movie that brought back childhood memories. In case you live under a rock, AMC is cable and satellite channel that brought us TV series such as the high school teacher turned badass in Breaking Bad, the alluring lifestyle of Mad Men and the much-celebrated zombie/drama series Walking Dead,

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Hyundai's Tucson Zombie Proofed at LA Auto Show

Hyundai’s Tucson Zombie Proofed at LA Auto Show

If you live around the Los Angeles area, you may know the LA Auto Show that is being held in the LA Convention Center, where they feature new upcoming vehicles and gadgets that come with it. Porsche, Audi’s, Chevrolet and others showcase their best of the best, however, the one that captured the spot is Hyundai, as they unveil to the crowd their next addition of zombie-proof car to the public.…

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Stones Throw Will Celebrate Cassette Day In Los Angeles

In celebration of  “Cassette Day,” Stones Throw music label will be having a pop-up shop in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 27th at 5605 N. Figueroa St.

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David Flores 4 Murals Tower over Pomona

In conjunction with the opening of the new living complex, Monterey Station in Pomona, David Flores has painted 4 new murals to the brand new urban apartments.

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Neckface Drinkin' On the Job Opening Night Recap

Neckface Drinkin’ On the Job Opening Night Recap

New Image Art Gallery present the video of Drinkin’ On The Job opening night with graffiti artist Neckface.

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Reebok x Bait Presents The Ventilate Experience

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@ReebokClassics and BAIT present The Ventilate Experience, a live art installation with special guest Ron Bass, food, giveaways and entertainment! Thursday, October 2, from 7pm-11pm. BAIT LA 7708 Melrose Ave, CA 90046. Open to the public, just make sure you RSVP to [email protected]!

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Nike SB Ruta Panamericana Demo Tour Sale At The Blvd.

To end with a big bang, Nike SB‘s Panamericana Demo Tour, Primitive will be offering an in-store discount at their flagship store in Ventura Blvd.

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Halloween Movie Night with SSUR Los Angeles

Halloween is just around the corner, and SSUR will be hosting a movie night at their Los Angeles store in conjunction with their recent collaboration with New York-based shoe company British Knights.

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A Day without Kobe Bryant

A Day without Kobe Bryant

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything, on any topic on my mind. You can say I’ve completely abandoned my passion and dreams for writing for more than two years. But after Jim Hill read Kobe’s quote, “When you fiercely protect your passion, no one can ever steal your dreams,” made me reflect on what happened to my dreams of writing, and rekindle my passion to write again. (more…)

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A Day of Disruptive Marketing with IHOb

A Day of Disruptive Marketing with IHOb

Today, if you live, or close around, the Greater Los Angeles area, perhaps you’ve seen this repeatedly played on every local news network, and by the time I finish this writing, this marketing campaign is already a media and viral sensation nationwide. (more…)

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A Day of Suspiria

A Day of Suspiria

I’m very quite selective when it comes to horror and thriller movie genre. I can’t say that I’m a big fan, but it’s that one genre whereas the premise has no intriguing mystery to it, I merely ignore it or either stay clear of watching. (more…)

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A Day of Advertising and Marketing Stunts

A Day of Advertising and Marketing Stunts

We live in a society where we are constantly bombarded by advertising that it has become prevalent and has become part of our daily lives. It appears everywhere, as we routinely navigate through our day and to the moment end it as we take refuge in our very own home. The presence of advertising is right with us.

From the moment we open our handheld device to check our social media channels or…

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A Day with Brian Koppelman Led to Grief, Awkwardness, and Hilarity

A Day with Brian Koppelman Led to Grief, Awkwardness, and Hilarity

Brian Koppelman is known for having an impressive portfolio of cinematic and TV show titles as a showrunner; Rounders, The Illusionist, Ocen’s Thirteen, and the new favorite show Billions, to name a few. Recently, he shared the story of his mom’s death. The series of tweets entailed grief, discomfort, and sardonic humor.

I can completely relate to his state of mind during the time my mother died…

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