Posted in Culture Thailand

Victims of the Internet

Internet is fascinating as it randomly makes some people heroes and victimize others. It’s very much the devil’s playground. One tweet can shoot a 16-year-boy…

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Posted in Entertainment US

Finding Nemo Long-Awaited Sequel

After 12 years and a what seems like a lifetime away for Ellen Degeneres, the sequel to the much beloved missing clown fish is back….

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Posted in Japan US Viralicious

Dad Turned Daughter into a Mini Godzilla Movie

Dad turned his adorable daughter into a Godzilla counterpart, Godzilly, in his YouTube video. While at it, he also put the family dog into work…

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Posted in Culture US

AMBW = Asian Men Black Women

On my Facebook feed, I accidentally stumbled upon an article on AMBW on Vice.com aptly titled “Inside the ‘Asian Men Black Women’ Dating Scene.” I…

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Posted in Philippines US Viralicious

Charlyne Yi Doing A Turtle Impersonation on Conan

American comedian, actress, musician and writer Charlyne Yi added another talent to her resume. Watch her s.l.o.w.l.y eating a leaf of lettuce off Conan O’Brien’s…

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Posted in Art Hong Kong Interview

Revisiting 0506HK with Artist Norm Yip

About a decade ago, I made an autobiographical feature documentary titled 0506HK about my feelings for Hong Kong, formerly the country and now a city…

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Posted in China Culture

USD$14.3bn Record Sales for China’s Singles Day

11/11/15 marks the Singles Day in China. Alibaba broke the Singles Day record with sales at whopping USD$14.3bn, a 53% increase from last year. Last…

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Posted in China Politics US

Coldwar 2.0 China vs. America

Is there going to be a Cold War 2.0, China vs. America? There is a thoughtful opinion piece on The International Examiner asking the question:…

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Posted in Entertainment US

Spectre Spectacular

Call me a sucker but I have watched all James Bond movies ever made. And truly, James Bond is arguably the most well-made film franchise…

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Posted in Art China US

Art Acquisition by Chinese Taxi Driver Turned Billionaire Set World Record

Amedeo Modigliani’s Reclining Nude (Nu Couche) became the second highest price ever for a work of art sold at auction. After a bidding battle at…

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