We all know everyone's favorite piece of advice-"Go get some fresh air." While many tend to roll their eyes and continue to go along with the rest of their lives, there is truth to this common phrase. In the technologically driven society of today, many have neglected exploring the great outdoors. Leisurely hikes along the local trails have quickly...
Mar 21
Power of Pollinators!
It's that time of year again! Uggs are flying off the shelf, leaves are falling, and you can find virtually anything Pumpkin Spice at your local grocery store!
In Los Angeles County, there are two major sewage treatment plants that provide services to the approximately 4 million Angelinos: the Hyperion and Tillman Water Reclamation Plants. But, contrary to popular belief, there is more to the story here than just "sewage treatment". Both plants are required to treat the water they receive just below...
Josh Pereira has published an amazing article on Medium. The link is here. If you do not want to go there, here is the first half of it.
Jul 25
Self-Flushing Toilets
Once the "stay-at-home" order was issued, I made myself a promise to use this time to become healthier and come back better than ever. Unfortunately, I did not keep many of my goals and spend my days surrounded by potato chips. I did manage to keep one promise, however: drinking more water. I have been healthily staying hydrated every day,...
Jul 10
Discounted Bordeaux
Like many people, I come home Friday evening after a stressful week, and I do NOT settle down with a glass of wine to help me relax (because I am under 21). But if you are over 21, you may enjoy a glass of wine after a tiring week at work. What type of wine do you enjoy? Maybe a...
Information about the Covid-19 outbreak, our government's reaction, and medical experts' predictions has flooded news channels. Covid-19 affects our lives from the way we students are attending school and adults going to work to the way we shop and socialize. Beyond that, Covid-19 outbreak and the global economic shutdown has much wider effects...
If you're like the millions of Americans who are staying home and helping "flatten the curve", then we probably have a lot in common. For the past weeks, it seems as if my family and I have stayed glued to our electronic devices watching the news, attending lectures, and streaming an unprecedented amount of Netflix and Hulu. But, while we...