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The Daily Dose: Superbug Hits Japan, Magic Mushrooms and Fancy Sneaker Smackdown Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:31AMCustom Running Shoes Don't Lower Injury Risk: Sporting goods stores that evaluate foot shape to help customers buy running shoes may have it wrong. A study of Marine recruits who had running shoes customized to their arch heights showed that nice shoes didn't lower the instance of injury during basic training. End-of-Life Anxiety Eased by [...]
What's on: Wed's picks Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:04AMEvents listings for Wed, Sept 8
Investigating The Real Detective Charlie Chan Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:03AMThe fictional, aphorism-spouting Chinese detective is best known today as a stereotypical relic from a less sensitive time. Yunte Huang tells the story of the real man who inspired the caricature in Charlie Chan: The Untold Story of the Honorable Detective and His Rendezvous with American History.
âHidden treasureâ cafes loved by Seoulites Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:24PM01 DROPPA fiesta of tastes CafÃ© DROPP, loved not only by Koreans but also by Europeans and Japanese in Korea, always marks the roasting date on its coffee bean canisters. Roasted beans are stored f .....
DINING GUIDE Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:57PMGloss Cafe — Gloss cafe is the perfect place for those who appreciate fine food, a cozy atmosphere and good music. At Gloss Cafe's open kitchen, chefs work their magic to create Asian cuisine: sushi, rolls, temaki and phyto salads, while hot dishes are prepared in sizzling woks.
Assam Tourism calls on India Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:10PMMumbai, Sep 3 : The State of Assam is making an all out effort to rebrand its tourism image and promote it as a safe and adventurous tourist destination.
National Art Exhibition Opens Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:08PMPyongyang, September 3 (KCNA) -- A national art exhibition opened with due ceremony at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on Friday to greet the conference of the Workers' Party of Korea and the 65th anniversary of its founding.
Lockdown: How Japan stops rorts Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:10AMThe Japanese have gone to extreme lengths to eradicate fixing in the popular sport of keirin racing, writes Rupert Guinness.
POLITICS IN BRIEF 3/9 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMA solemn meeting took place in Vientiane, Laos, on September 2 to celebrate Vietnam’s 65th National Day, in the presence of Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Boupphavanh and Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad.
Labor Group: Anime Firm Filed for Bankruptcy This Week Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:59PMCompany produces popular TV anime for kids, families for NHK-E, NHK BS channels
Japanese ministry to promote anime, fashion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:16AMThe Japanese economy, trade and industry ministry will establish a new section specialising in nurturing culture-related industries, such as anime and fashion, according to sources. The ministry has .....
Japanese ministry to promote anime, fashion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:07AMThe Japanese economy, trade and industry ministry will establish a new section specialising in nurturing culture-related industries, such as anime and fashion, according to sources.
Closure of Bullers Road Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:01PMThe continued closure of Bullers Road (Bauddhaloka Mawatha) one year and three months after the end of the terrorist war defies analysis.
World-Class Innovators and Leaders to Launch "The Blue Economy" at the Hawai'i Convention Center From Sept. 13 - 17 ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:30PMTop authors, innovators and leaders from around the world will launch “The Blue Economy” during the World Congress for Zero Initiatives from Sept. 13-17, 2010, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Items in the News: Tyson, Targeted Ads, MEOW Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:01AMThe importance of explanation as a crucial political tool Jimmy Carter - Great Depression - Bill Clinton - Google - William James
Why are so many Americans hostile to Islam? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:29PMWASHINGTON — Nearly a decade after 9/11, less than a third of the country feels favorably toward Islam. Most Americans reflexively oppose an Islamic cultural center near ground zero, and the lower the Christian president's approval ratings, the higher the percentage of people who think he's Muslim.
Japan's Kodo troupe beats drum for a better world Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:18AMOnce they echoed across Japan's temple grounds and battlefields, but today taiko drums, dubbed the country's ancient heartbeat, send out a message that has resonated around the world.
From the dance floor to the deep blue sea Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:43AMSteve Aoki being entertained by a chef at Hibiki restaurant. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli US/Japanese DJ Steve Aoki today ends a “well-deserved break” in Malta.
Japan's Kodo troupe beats drum for a better world Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:25PMA musician of Japan's Kodo drummers performing at the Earth Celebration concert on Sado island, Niigata prefecture. Photo courtesy: AFP. A musician of Japan's Kodo drummers performing at the Earth Celebration concert on Sado island, Niigata prefecture. Photo courtesy: AFP.
U.S. sake lovers spread some joy Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:15PMFor the first time ever, The Joy of Sake, the biggest sake tasting soiree outside of Japan, will bring its American brand of culture-crossing conviviality to Japan. On Nov. 2, the event, which originated in Hawaii, will be celebrating its anniversary in Tokyo. "It's the 10th year for us, so we wanted to do something special," says organizer Chris Pearce, " and Japan is the place where sake comes ...
Top Ten Design Trends for 2010 Revealed Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:35PMWhat’s the look for 2010? The National Kitchen & Bath Association has announced the top 10 design trends from the 2010 NKBA Design Competition, which revealed its winners on April 16th at the 2010 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago.
US television channel praises Vietnamese pop star Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:12AMVietNamNet Bridge – Singer My Tam is named in the list of 11 “Global Pop Sensations You’ve Never Heard Of" on ABC News. This is the news site for ABC, one of the three largest television channels in the US.
Inside Trip: Vietnam (Part 2) Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:30AMIn a perfect wrestling world, cultures would still achieve oral and written tradition alongside the physical, the passing along of local wrestling techniques, rules and ceremony are excellent examples of cultural identifiers.
Satoshi Kon, Anime Filmmaker, Dies at 46 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:44AMMr. Kon was a Japanese filmmaker and comic-book artist whose dazzling visual compositions won him a devoted following.
Intellectual Property Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:28AMChapter 1 What Is a Patent? Chapter 2 What Is Potentially Patentable? Chapter 3 What Is Not Patentable?
As far as my eyes could see Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:42AMI have had the double-edged opportunity to live and study abroad. Not just once, but three times. When I was 13, after the first People Power Revolution, my dad decided to accept the offer of a shipping company to transfer him from their Philippine office to their Hong Kong one.
Letters from TH-Record readers say mosque issue matters Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:02AMI believe in freedom of religion. I am also a New Yorker who watched in horror as Islamic terrorists in the name of their God flew airplanes into the Twin Towers on Sept. 11. I watched as many Muslims around the world, including in this country, celebrated with joy.
The Second Japan Festival of Wellington is coming! Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:48PMCome and enjoy an afternoon of Japanese entertainers, food, crafts, and culture at the Second Japan Festival of Wellington at the Town Hall on Sunday, September 5.
Art Galleries Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:10PMSee weekly Exhibits listings in The New Times ’ Times Table calendar. Abbott’s Lake Country Studio. 624 S. Main St., Central Square. 668-9459. Cazenovia College Art Gallery.
President Nathan impressed with China pavilion at World Expo Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:08PMSHANGHAI: Singapore President S R Nathan, who is in Shanghai as part of his official visit to China, got a sense of how the country is trying to preserve its culture amid modernity.
MOST POPULAR STORIES NOW Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:09PMVideo-sharing website YouTube has removed hundreds of pornographic videos which were uploaded in what is believed to be a planned attack. The material was uploaded under names of famous teenage celebrities such as Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers.
Women stake out territory in gaming world Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:11AMMore females are playing, though few are creating. In certain corners of the online gaming world, women are treated in one of two ways.
Tattoo as art on human canvases Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:05PMThe human body becomes a canvas in the hands of tattoo artist Horiyoshi III. Each dot, each line is carefully engraved, until gradually it becomes a colorful masterpiece. Horiyoshi fills the arms, legs, backs and fronts, bringing to life the dragons, tigers, flowers and characters from ancient Japanese and Chinese tales with his touch.
BornFreeTravel – Launches New Series of Pages Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:00AMBornFreeTravel launches new content to include information about various locations worldwide and various cultural and historical events.
Films about Sen no Rikyu and wagashi could be your cup of tea Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:15PMThere's nothing sweeter than being introduced to a foreign culture than through tea and confectionary. And screenings of films about the beverage and traditional sweets in Kyoto next week are aimed at introducing these and other aspects of Japanese culture.
Tokyo calls you back for more Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:09PMFROM an electronic heaven to a shopping district with a permanent dress-up party theme, Tokyo has districts to serve the needs and whims of every personality.
The ins and outs of Lviv – Ukraine’s historical pearl Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:37PMLVIV, Ukraine – Many stories and legends have been told about the origins of Lviv, the architecturally rich and largest city of western Ukraine. Most of them are connected with lions because the word Lviv is derived from lev in Ukrainian.
Between the Lines: President Obama and Residual Conversation on the 9/11 Mosque Site Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:42AM*The holy month of Ramadan represents the time where Muslims rededicate themselves to their faith and the practice of Islam (the religion of peace, “Islam” means “Peace” in Arabic). It is also a time to educate the world on what Islam is about. Propagating ones faith is the American way. Americans invoke God in everything [...]
Chance to taste and touch all things tea Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:43AMJaromír Horák shows his skills at last year's festival. All aspects of tea are celebrated, but tasting remains the big draw.
Tomohisa Yamashita's Ashita no Joe Film Teaser Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:59AMNEWS idol group's singer stars in live-action manga film by Vexille/Dragon Age's Sori
China Stocks Advance; Media Companies Gain, Shipping Lines Drop Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:55PMChina’s stocks rose as media companies gained after Xinhua News Agency reported the government will take steps to boost the industry. Shipping lines fell as investors speculated recent gains were overdone.
Reinventions Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:41PMIF JUAN Ponce Enrile hadn’t been too impatient, he might have made a grand slam. That is, if he hadn’t led those coups against Corazon Aquino, he might have thrived under her too.
Lisbon: See it on a shoestring Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:09PMSome of the best experiences in Portuguese capital are blissfully free. Lisbon, Portugal, is not only one of Europe’s cheapest and sunniest capitals, it’s also one of the most beautiful, with a jumble of ancient neighborhoods that tumble down to the vast Tagus river (or, as the locals call it, the Tejo) as it rolls toward the Atlantic.
Bernard Knox, 95, Classics Scholar, Dies Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:31PMProfessor Knox was an authority on the works of Sophocles, a prolific scholar and the founding director of Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies.
Power from harmony - Tai chi master will present workshop this weekend to demonstrate how the sense of 'flow' helps ... Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:35AMSome people learn to play a musical instrument at a very young age. Chen Peishan learned to do tai chi starting when he was just 3 years old.
Students planting the seeds for their future Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:30AMGreen fingers, spring seedlings and growing overseas varieties – that’s what’s on the timetable for horticultural students at Otago Polytechnic this month, as they roll up their sleeves to herald the start of the planting season.
A tale of horny boatmen targeting women tourists Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:17AMKUALA TERENGGANU -An Italian tourist has sent an email message worldwide claiming that Terengganu boatmen taking visitors to the state's famous Redang and Perhentian (left) islands are taking advantage of women travelling alone.
Sayonara Scanlation Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:06PMJapanese publishing houses are calling a stop to the upload of translated mangas online; what's next?
Sayonara Scanlation Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:01PMFirst, before we get confused, an explanation on scanlation. The word is a portmanteau of âscanâ and âtranslationâ and refers to the scanning, translation and editing of comics, specifically J .....
Grossmont class forges cross-cultural bonds Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 10:32PMWhen Lisa Stefani’s global communications course convenes for its 13th year on the Grossmont College campus later this month, the multinational class will do what it has always done — break down stereotypes and increase understanding among students around the world.