By DJ Revival With the recent initiative of eliminating the name “China” from government corporations in Taiwan, I interviewed Ross Kenneger – an owner of elementary age language schools – on how he feels about teaching the concept of independence. “Taiwan exists in international limbo. Yet, one has to make
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Art for Politic’s Sake: A Kenbo Liao Retrospective
Kenbo Liao retrospective explores unknown Taiwan By Trista di Genova The China Post “Second Republic,” a retrospective of award-winning filmmaker Kenbo Liao opens Saturday night at the Beat Studio in Taipei, promising to be a controversial evening of film, animation and digital-inspired works offering a rare glimpse of contemporary Taiwan.
Read moreFreaks come out on Saturday night
By Trista di Genova The China Post Saturday night, Taipei has several hot live music offerings where you can dance all night with all the other freaks, and even a comedy show that will have you howling with laughter. Public Radio are heading back to the depths of Roxy Vibe
Read moreRon Paul and The Clash of the Medias
Congressman, Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Paul MD by Phillip Charlier It’s surprising to see that as we approach 2008, there are still many people who can’t deal with the reality that the Internet represents real information, and real people. The Internet does not consist of a virtual world of transient
Read moreCycling in Taipei: An Exciting Prospect
By Trista di Genova The China Post See article on China Post website Sizzling summertime has given way to cooler fall temperatures — an ideal time for cycling in Taipei. Eight kilometers of cycling paths hug the Hsintien (新店) and Tamshui (淡水) riversides on the outskirts of Taipei, offering a
Read moreRansome Note from Democracy
Dear Mum, Help me! I’ve been taken hostage. Look for me — I may be in deep guano in Guantanamo, Afghanistan in a hole, house arrest in Ya-tso. Send 1 billion quick! prefer euro. Love your daughter, Democracy
Read moreVoices from Taipei's Burmese community
Over spicy ginger salad or fish and tomato curry, the Burmese community can freely discuss their views and concerns, and trade news about what is going on in Burma. By Trista di Genova The China Post See article on China Post website Tucked away in a bustling area of Chunghe
Read moreTaiwan Supports Aung San Suu Kyi's Release
Local support grows for release of Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Trista di Genova and Nicholas E. Veitch, Special to the China Post Yesterday morning, Son Yu Liam, the founder and president of the Aung San Suu Kyi Network in Taiwan, met with Vice President Annette Lu at Sun Yat-sen
Read moreNew Orleans meets the Far East
By Trista di Genova The China Post The Kenyatta Trio will be turning Taipei into their very own jazz island Saturday night, at Sappho de Base Lounge Bar, where they’ve been performing once a month. “My work is an expression of life,” said Nbugu Kenyatta, a New Orleans native and
Read moreWeb Watcher's Delight: Frickin' Great Net Flick
THE EMPIRE OF “THE CITY” (World Superstate) This is required viewing for All. Radio Banciao Administratrix DJ Diggin’ di Friggin’ Generate-a-Nova-thon Yo
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