Category Archives: Reviews & Commentary

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Bayan Ko

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Richard Guzman

The last day of 2021’s Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a month that saw hate crimes against the AAPI community continue surging.  I was in San Francisco recently, and every second I was on high alert.  Every person seemed a … Continue reading →

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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally?

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Richard Guzman

It’s just five days after Earth Day 2021, the 51st celebration of the event first held on April 22, 1970.  Founded by environmentalist Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson—whose many other works included protecting the Appalachian Trail and banning DDT—this year’s Day … Continue reading →

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Ray Charles Radio on Pandora

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Richard Guzman

Now that I have somehow been given both a Google Nest and a Facebook Portal, I regularly say, “Hey, Google” or “Hey Portal, Play Ray Charles Radio.”  “Playing Ray Charles Radio on Pandora,” Google or Portal responds, and away we … Continue reading →

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