Foreign ‘laoban’ branching out to Internet By Trista di Genova Special to The China Post Many foreign teachers come and go in Taiwan, but some of them call this island home and contribute something substantive to the English-language learning environment here. A good example of this is Ross Kenneger, who
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Only Impeachment Can Give Us Independence
by Trista di Genova An excerpt of “Mr. Bush, tear down that curtain!” by Anthony D. Romero, The Huffington Post: July 4th brings thoughts of fireworks, hot dogs, and cold beer, but as you see your ballparks and skylines light up tonight, take a minute to think about another July
Read morePuppetmaster brings avante-garde theater to Taiwan
Trista di Genova Special to the China Post Somewhere in Shijr, in an oddly peaceful arts enclave called the Dream Community, in the heart of the civil engineer’s nightmare that lies east of Taipei, you can catch one of the last performances this weekend of the world-class, tri-lingual “Foreskin Show”
Read moreModern British Royals: A Study in Mediocrity
By Trista di Genova Princes William and Harry, Royal pains Princes Harry and William are literally a pale version of their mother, whom they don’t resemble at all, either physically in terms of charisma or charm, or in terms of depth, real empathy with anyone at all. Watch their vapid
Read moreDemand Pelosi put impeachment back on the table!
When women lead, they’re supposed to do it BETTER.
Read morePoison Toothpaste: Clean Teeth. Double-Speak.
By Phill’s Pills There’s been a lot in the news about poisonous toothpaste lately. China doesn’t keep the lid on poison as tightly as the hygienically – focused ‘west’. In Taiwan, I found this beauty right in my bathroom. ‘Whitemen’ toothpaste. Note the warning at the bottom: “This product contains
Read moreSpring Scream is Taiwan's ‘Kentingbury’
By Trista di Genova For Taiwan News in April 07– Reprinted here by popular demand! WATCH MY HIGHLIGHTS OF SPRING SCREAM ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSx42OWoMj0 (Screened at the Urban Nomad Filmfest in May 07) The Spring Scream festival has become more than just a place for Taiwanese and waiguoren alike to
Read morePig's Ass Comedy on YouTube
Cutting edge, in-your-FACE anti-Bush Comedy by SUE BUSH at Spring Scream in Kenting, Taiwan, April 2007. Opening act for the Punk Band, Selling Us Everything (S.U.E.)
Read moreCNN shelves Ron Paul victory in GOP debates
By Peter Dearman Political Analyst for The WIld East Hello all, Time for some important Orwellian news. When the Republicans held their televised candidate debates, CNN posted live comments from viewers as they came in, and ran a live poll of who viewers perceived as the winner. Well, unsurprisingly, because
Read morePeacefest ’07: The Ultimate Garden Party
Visualize the Peacefest at Kunlun Herb Garden, Taoyuan county” By Trista di Genova Special to The China Post Imagine this, and you’re halfway there: You’re in nature right now. You — and/or friends and family — are enjoying a super-chill party weekend, far, far away from the office. You have
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