By Trista di Genova The China Post Philippe Adam, a visiting writer and scholar from Paris, will be reading excerpts in French from some of his recent works at Le Pigeonnier, the only French bookstore in Taipei, on Saturday afternoon. Monsieur Adam is a writer-in-residence in Taiwan, conducting research for
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Editorializationalismalisticalilly Speaking: Katrina — what a Mess!
It’s coming to light that millions, maybe the entire 2-some-odd billion in relief aid is MISSING dat’s right — it NEVAH MADE IT TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA. Where did it all go? Even the icecubes were sent back They didn’t distribute it follow the icecubes maybe it’s in the
Read moreAn Exercise in Game Theory: The War of 2008
Following are the notes for a book called “The War of 2008” written by the late (Rooftop) Mark Johnson. As a devoted fan and patron of Radio Banciao, he wanted us to interact with the tale, expand upon it, contribute, so feel free to post your own chapters of this
Read moreThe Secret of Green Island: Spectacular Diving
By Trista di Genova The China Post Guests from all over the world are always pleasantly surprised by the excellent diving at Green Island(綠島),” said Eddie Viljoen by cellphone interview last week. He’s lent a personal touch to very affordable package tours for the past five years, marketing Green Island
Read more‘Riverboat Queen’ Kathy Lamar has secret class act
By Trista di Genova The China Post From Las Vegas to Taipei is a long road for the best R&B vocalist around. For the past six weeks, Kathy Lamar’s been rocking the boat — literally — as THE entertainment act on maiden voyages for the new Mark-Twain era, Mississippi-style Great
Read moreVintage Radio Banciao Hour
This is from the good ole days, before we had air conditioners at Radio Banciao –when we got hot we’d just work up a sweat and walk around half-naked, in sarongs, singin’ great songs like these: When You Sleep in the Park (also features Yankee Go Home and early Betelnut
Read moreWhat happened at the brig
This man lost his mind in U.S. detention. By Trista di Genova There appears to be no limit to the depravity of the current American regime. Read about Jose Padilla’s case here Who is the war of terror aimed at? Us all, apparently…. Note the suspension of basic human/legal rights,
Read moreDoctor from Ghana Improving Ties
By trista di genova the china post Dr. Kwame Abrokwaa-Yankyera is visiting Taiwan, not just because Taiwan is known throughout the world for its superb medical health management and practices, but as he put it, “because I am seeking help for my country.” A medical doctor specializing in plastic surgery,
Read morePoetry reading: "once i'm there"
Poetry reading: ‘once i’m there’
Read moreBattle of the wits at Taipei comedy club
By Trista di Genova The China Post Taiwan’s first and only, new comedy club is hosting an evening with some of the island’s hottest local and foreign talent, for what promises to be two rib-splitting shows on Saturday evening. For diehard standup comedy fans, this is great news. But what
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