Category Archives: (simple)

In China, a Rocky Ascent for Basketball

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Ernie

Yes yes, we know, everyone in China loves Kobe Bryant and everyone in China loves the NBA. All is not perfect for the sport in China, however — foreign players playing in the Chinese Basketball Association have to deal with … Continue reading →

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Events This Week: Fashion Casting Calls, Panel Discussions in SF

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Guest Writer

2009 APAture Runway: Open Casting Call – We are seeking models and hair/makeup artists to take the stage at our APAture Runway III fashion show on August 8. (7/25, San Francisco: More info here.) Present Tense Biennial: Panel Discussion 2009 … Continue reading →

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Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith Start Karate Kid Remake

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Ernie

That’s right, children of the 80’s, your favorite iconic movie starring Ralph Macchio is getting a remake with the son of Will Smith (because it’s 2009, and Black kids can learn martial arts in movies) and Jackie Chan (because honestly, … Continue reading →

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Eclipse Across Asia Means Doom (Or Creativity, Depending)

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Ernie

A giant solar eclipse was seen across Asia, where crowds in India, China and Nepal peered to take a look and astrologers predicted demons, floods, violence and nothing short of Armageddon. Not so with American astrologers, where we’re just told … Continue reading →

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Filipinos Among Biggest Spenders in US

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Ernie

From the Philippine Daily Enquirer comes news that Filipinos are among the biggest spenders in the US, second only to Indians, and spending an average of $88.6 billion in goods and services annually. I knew those magic mikes and giant … Continue reading →

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Weekend and Beyond: Blogging and Comics in SF, Movies in NY

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Guest Writer

Weekend Blogging Workshop – This weekend intensive blogging workshop will take you from beginner basics to blog bragging rights. Sign up for one day or both, and get into the blogosphere. Hosted by Hyphen Magazine blog’s Claire Light and Glenda … Continue reading →

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This Week – Writer’s Workshops and Stand-Up in SF

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Guest Writer

Intergenerational / Interdisciplinary Writers Lab Final Public Reading – A unique literary workshop for emerging writers with two of SF’s oldest interdisciplinary arts organizations; twelve selected students will participate in workshops led by accomplished writers and artists, attend special exhibitions … Continue reading →

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[Jan 30] SOUTHERN CA: ComedyZEN

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Guest Writer

Comedy Theory is pleased to present Comedy Zen- a night featuring an amazing multicultural line up on Saturday, January 30th at the Japanese National American Museum in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.

Your headliner is Sugar Sammy, whose HBO concert special “Sugar Sammy Live in Concert” sold out audiences in Canada. We also have Danny Cho from MadTV, who you may remember as Bobby Lee’s sidekick Pongo. Edwin Li, who hails from San Francisco has been invited to the prestigious LAS VEGAS COMEDY FESTIVA… Continue reading →

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