Google I/O 2014

That's the entire keynote.  What I gathered from half listening, half cleaning house was an Android OS update, UI features that make the interface cool-er, but mostly what intrigued me was the Smart Watch and chrome integration.  They announced the next-Gen: LG G watch, and Samsung Gear Live watches coming out next month.

Oh - one more thing that stood out: 1000 women at Google I/O and it got really special mention.  Funny how the cheers that came after that sounded predominantly male though.

Microsoft Store

Big Photo Show in LA May 17th-18th, 2014

If you're in LA, or visiting this weekend, and like photography, you may want to get some tickets to the Big Photo Show.  Discounts available via promotion codes at local photo stores like Samy's.

LOCATION 
The Big Photo Show Los Angeles 2014 
1201 S. Figueroa St. 
Los Angeles, CA 

10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday

The free education seminars themselves are worth the time and effort to go.  The very first event Saturday morning @ 10 AM with Scott Robert Lim is worthwhile to attend if you are interested in portable strobe flash.  Scott is amazing, and a true inspiration to watch.

Check out the full program here to see what else is available.

 

Happy Chinese New Year!

Today is the official first day of the new year celebrated by a majority of the people on Earth.  Makes you wonder why it isn't more of an official holiday in more places.  Here in California everything almost looks like business as usual, except that many of the asian super markets are packed early morning with shoppers looking to buy that roasted duck, bbq pork, or bbq chicken for the big family and friends get-to-gether.

In China... its crazy:

Oh, and lets not forget red envelopes!  But yup, family, food, reunion, celebration, wishes, and red envelopes.  

Monterey Park 2014 Lunar New Year Festival

Follow me (from a shirt pocket point of view) as I go for a walk from Mark Keppel High School to the Monterey Park 2014 Lunar New Year Festival.  Taken with Autographer life camera, available here.  Lots of people - last day is tomorrow 1/26/2014.  

More details about the event can be found here.  Official site website is found here.