• Art,  Asian,  San Diego

    The 22nd San Diego Asian Film Festival Is Back!

    The San Diego Asian Film Festival is back in-theaters across San Diego County Oct 28 – Nov 6, 2021 featuring 130+ films, 20+ countries, 30+ languages! For more info or to purchase tickets, visit at sdaff.org


    Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) presents the 22nd Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) from October 28 – November 6, 2021, the most comprehensive portrait of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America. The festival is back in-theaters at the Ultra Star Mission Valley with additional screenings at the San Diego Natural History Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, and Angelika Film Center in Carmel Mountain.


    This curated lineup of films includes the best in both award-winning and cutting-edge cinema from around the world, including 22 premieres—15 West Coast premieres, 5 North American premieres, 1 US premiere, and 1 International premiere. Festival attendees will enjoy films, Q&A’s with filmmakers, and opportunities to meet cast and crew. In addition to films from the United States, the festival welcomes works from countries around the globe that showcase the diversity of Asian representation, including Argentina, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Colombia, India, Iran, Hong Kong, Japan, The Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea.

    All-Fest Passes On Sale Now

    GET FRONT OF LINE ACCESS! ONLY 100 ALL-FEST PASSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE!

    Better than a boutonnière, buy an All-Festival Pass and get guaranteed access to 130+ films and the full festival experience for a fraction of the price!

    An All-Festival Pass is traditionally valued at over $500, but we want everyone to experience what our festival has to offer. So we price our All-Festival Pass at only $295 general ($195 for Pac Arts members)!

    Why Get an All-Fest Pass?
    GUARANTEED ACCESS* to 130+ films at all four of our venues throughout the entire 10-day festival. This includes Opening Night & Closing Night, Centerpiece, receptions, and more!

    COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM BOOKLET with detailed program notes and high-quality prints.

    FRONT-OF-LINE PRIVILEGES** to every film program and panel. No need to even wait in line for tickets.
    Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before your screening and you’ll be let into the theater before the general public.

    ACCESS TO post-film outdoor receptions.

    SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE. Each dollar from All-Fest Pass sales pays for venue fees, shipping, and projection costs, and keeps SDAFF bringing the very best in Asian cinema to San Diego.

  • food,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    True North is energy for the journey

    True North goes beyond the average seltzer (also known as sparkling water). These plant-based energy blend is infused with natural caffeine from plants such as Guayusa, Ginseng, Guarana, and Green Tea. But they didn’t stop there. True North wanted to give you the added benefit of an immunity boost so you could feel good about fueling your body with everything it needs to keep you going on your journey.

    True North kept all the stuff out that you don’t need, so you won’t find any sugar, nor sweeteners of any kind. They also stayed away from artificial flavors or colors. When saying natural, True North means it. Their products do not contain any chemicals or GMO’s. True North gives you the purest of energy for your next adventure.

    True North believes in the transcendence of shared experience in the outdoors. They believe the best adventures are fueled by nature itself, which sharpens the mind and lifts the spirit. To that end True North delivers with a plant-based energy blend designed to fuel you to live in the present, make more conscious decisions, and to find the adventure in wherever you go.

    • Plant Based

    An organic plant-based energy blend that includes Guayusa, Ginseng, Guarana, Green Tea, 120 mg Organic Caffeine

    • Immunity Support

    Enhanced with an immunity optimized blend of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Zinc, B3, B5, B6, and B12

    • Non GMO

    True North seltzer is Non-GMO certified and Gluten Free Certified, with no artificial flavors or colors

    Constantly on the go and thirsty for your next adventure, you need a refreshing boost to guide you in the right direction. True North Energy Seltzer delivers all-natural hydration fueled by nature and inspired by the way you live life — full of natural energy. True North Energy Seltzer fuels you with a blend of plant based organic energy blend, enhanced immunity support and zero sugar, calories or artificial sweeteners or colors. It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey — and how you get there matters. True North is Energy for the Journey!

  • Eco,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  Technology,  WorldWide

    It’s Hard to Focus When You’re Thirsty, Stay Hydrate with HidrateSpark

    Meet HidrateSpark STEEL, the world’s smartest water bottle ever created. With a new stainless steel insulated construction, customizable glow colors and patterns, rechargeable battery and assorted size and lid options, the HidrateSpark STEEL makes drinking more water as easy as blink, drink, sync. The LED smart sensor “puck” glows to remind you when it’s time to drink and tracks your water intake by syncing via bluetooth to the HidrateSpark App, keeping your daily goal updated as you go.

    • Customizable Glows & Patterns

    The bottle glows throughout the day to remind you to drink. Customize your glow type, color, and frequency within the free HidrateSpark App.

    • Accurate Sensor Technology

    Your water intake is seamlessly synced via bluetooth and available for access at any time so you can track your progress over days, weeks and months.

    • Free Hydration App

    The HidrateSpark App calculates a hydration goal with your activity, location and personal details in mind, and tracks your water intake on-the-go.

    • Location Tracking

    The app syncs with most fitness apps to adjust your hydration goal accordingly and helps you locate your bottle from where it was last synced.

    The NEW HidrateSpark STEEL Smart Water Bottle is the world’s smartest water bottle! Stainless Steel vacuum-insulated body keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours, prevents sweating and allows for a pure water taste.

    The Chug lid includes a button lock to prevent accidental spills. This 100% BPA-free bottle includes an easily accessible rechargeable battery on the bottom of the bottle with a fast charging cable so your bottle can always stay charged while you’re on-the-go. This new design also includes an improved sensor technology with clinically proven accuracy within 3% of manual readings through Mayo Clinic trials. Using a built-in sensor, the HidrateSpark Steel bottle tracks your water intake and syncs via Bluetooth to the brand’s FREE hydration app on your phone (available on iOS and Android).

    When a user falls behind on their hydration goal, LED lights embedded in the sensor puck glow in customizable patterns as a reminder to stay on track. Users also receive reminder notifications throughout the day via the hydration app. Perfect as a gift for friends and family—track each other’s progress and make staying hydrated a fun activity!

    Since launching in 2015, HidrateSpark has empowered a community of more than 600,000 users to live a better life through proper hydration. HidrateSpark bottles not only have an impact on wellbeing but also improve environmental impact and sustainability. Since launch, HidrateSpark customers have saved the planet from the waste of more than 27 million plastic water bottles. Only one in five plastic bottles are recycled annually so the rest end up in our oceans and landfills. Everyday HidrateSpark customers use
    their bottles, they join the company in its mission to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment and our oceans from plastic pollution.

    HidrateSpark STEEL is crafted with high-quality, light, and durable stainless steel. Its vacuum-insulated stainless steel design keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours and prevents condensation. Thanks to this new and improved version, you can now easily fill your bottle with ice and keep your drink colder longer—two top requests from HidrateSpark’s loyal fans.

    With five vibrant color combinations, the HidrateSpark STEEL comes in 17oz ($59.99) or 21oz ($64.99) with Straw or Chug lid options. It is now available for pre-order online at https://hidratespark.com/products/hidratespark-steel. The HidrateSpark App is available as a free download on the Apple App or Google Play Store. To join HidrateSpark’s community of wellness-minded individuals and experience life fully hydrated, find HidrateSpark at www.hidratespark.com or on social @HidrateSpark.

    About HidrateSpark:

    The founders of Hidrate, Inc. created HidrateSpark in 2015 out of passion and necessity to harness the power of good design and technology and apply it to help people live healthier. The company rapidly grew through a wildly successful top 1% Kickstarter campaign and has since grown into the leading brand in the smart water bottle category, powering Mayo Clinic research studies, and making a splash on the Today Show, CNBC, Forbes, TechCrunch, Mashable, Business Insider, and many more.

  • food,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    NadaMoo! Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream – The unbelievably dairy free ice cream embraces the season of the gourd

    Moo-ve over pumpkin spice lattes, Pumpkin Pie ice cream is here. NadaMoo! Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream is about to spice up your life with this NEW limited-edition flavor. This fall favorite is made with luscious pumpkin purée, delicious pie crust pieces, and organic coconut milk base!

    With classic fall ingredients like brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon NadaMoo!’s pumpkin pie has all the flavors you’d expect, but in a new refreshingly cool medium. Pumpkin pie will be joining NadaMoo!’s already existing 16 dairy-free decadent flavors. Their frozen desserts are all treat, no trick. You can find NadaMoo! pumpkin pie in stores near you or online at nadamoo.com.
    NadaMoo!’s purely plant-based Pumpkin Pie ice cream – The limited, seasonal addition boasts warm flavors and spices that are reminiscent of family gatherings, football games, and cracking fires – and is available online and in select stores. As always, the leading, independent dairy free ice cream is whipped up with their signature creamy, subtle coconut milk base and sweetened with low glycemic agave nectar for a delicious dairy free bowl formulated for everyday indulgence.
    NadaMoo! has a thing for making the creamiest, most delicious coconut milk frozen dessert you’ve ever tasted. To do that, NadaMoo! cultivates the power of plants, leave our planet better than we found it, and spread positivity through every pint. When it comes to NadaMoo!’s ingredients, you’ve got nada to worry about. From the dairy-free organic coconut milk base to sustainably-sourced and certified vegan ingredients, including agave nectar, NadaMoo!’s pints are filled with 100% goodness.
  • food,  Gift Guide,  Health,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Tazzy Candy – Bringing Lollipops Back and Leaving The Sugar Behind

    Bringing hard candy back without the sugar, Tazzy Candy is a women-owned, better-for-you candy company on a mission to create guilt-free sweets with explosive flavors that everyone can enjoy.

    Their lollipops have no added sugar and are made exclusively with natural flavors and colors from real fruit and vegetable juice. These pops are also vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and only 25 calories for two! So basically, you can get your snack on and feel good while doing it.

    You’ll definitely fall in LOVE with these lollipops because these treats are fun, delicious, and long-lasting. Goodbye 30-second snacks! Flavors include Sour Watermelon, Spicy Mango, and the “OG Mix”, a mash-up of Lemon, Mango, and Pink Grapefruit. With more innovations on the way this year, these two women are buckling up for a sweet, sour, and probably even spicy candy adventure.

    Co-founders, Delia Hughes and Lindsay Simon are candy addicts who need to simmer down on their sugar intake. They wanted to create a candy with no sugar added that tastes unbelievable and lasted longer than 30 seconds, a healthier product people could use to satisfy their sweet tooth.

    Ingredients (Watermelon): Isomalt, Water, Dietary Fiber, Erythritol, Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Natural Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color) 

    Ingredients (Mango): Isomalt, Water, Dietary Fiber, Erythritol, Citric Acid, Habanero Extract, Natural Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color)

    Brags

    No Sugar

    25 Calories for 2 Pops

    Natural Colors & Flavors

    Vegan

    Gluten-Free

    Kosher

    Women Owned & Operated

    Made in USA

    Tazzy lollipops are guilt-free sweets with explosive flavors. These pops have no added sugar, so tango with the spicy mango, pucker up for the sour watermelon, and get ready for that flavor kick! Find their products online at Tazzy.coSnackmagic.com, Amazon or in-store at The Goods Mart.

  • food,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Celebrating National Coffee Day with Java Monster

    No foam, extra hot, half-caf, no-whip, soy latte…Enough of the coffeehouse BS already! It’s time to get out of the line and step up to what’s next. Coffee done the Monster way, wide open, with a take no prisoners attitude and the experience and know-how to back it up.

    Java Monster…
    Premium coffee and cream brewed up with killer flavor,
    supercharged with Monster energy blend.

    Mean Bean Java Monster premium coffee and cream, brewed up with a killer Vanilla Bean flavor, supercharged with the Monster energy blend and 188mg of caffeine per can

    Loca Moca Java Monster… premium coffee and cream brewed up with a killer Mocha flavor, supercharged with the Monster energy blend and 188mg of caffeine per can.

    Java Monster 300 Mocha is real coffee, brewed up with cream and rich chocolate flavor

    Safety InformationConsume responsibly: Max 1 can every 4 hours with Limit 3 cans per day. Not recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women or women who are nursing.This product is labelled to United States standards and may differ from similar products sold elsewhere in its ingredients, labeling and allergen warnings

    About Monster

    At Monster they support the scene, the bands, the athletes and fans. Monster back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. Monster promotes concert tours, so their favorite bands can visit your home town. Monster celebrates with fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events they can think of a reality.

    At Monster they are all about the things you care about. What kid dreams about landing a 9 to 5 job? Monster all dreamed about being pro athletes, musicians and living the life. They know it takes encouragement and support to make that dream a reality, so they created the Monster Army to back the next generation pros.

    Monster is all about their fans rockin’ the Monster logo the way they want – on hats, shirts, MX bikes, trucks, gear, or even on themselves. Monster idea of a promotion isn’t giving away a TV you already got.

    In short, at Monster all guys walk the walk in action sports, punk rock music, partying, hangin’ with the girls, and living life on the edge. Monster is way more than an energy drink. Led by athletes, musicians, employees, distributors and fans, Monster is…

    A lifestyle in a can.