Far East Movement – Asian Rap/Dance At Its Finest
When you think of mainstream Rap, not many Asian rappers come to mind, but the Far East Movement is hoping to change that. Comprised of four Asian Americans, the hip hop/rap/dance group is quickly building a fan following in Southern California.
Their infectious beats and energized music style is influenced by all types of music ranging from pop and dance to rock ‘n roll — think of their body of work as the dim sum of the music industry.
Not particularly …
Nepalese Stray Dog Lands Cushy Job
In some parts of Asia, some jobs are going to the dogs! Nepal’s Red Cross Society was so touched by the watchdog capabilities of a stray dog that they have allocated a job title for the pooch. This comes complete with a monthly salary as wel…
Saving Love… One Jessica Alba at a Time
Loving someone is like keeping a flame lit; you must continually fuel the fire to keep it burning. And it’s oftentimes because of this annoying requirement that lovers do the craziest things, such as subject themselves to a Brazilian wax—or wo…
China
Saving Love… One Jessica Alba at a Time
Loving someone is like keeping a flame lit; you must continually fuel the fire to keep it burning. And it’s oftentimes because of this annoying requirement that lovers do…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Citizens Are Living in Cages… Literally
Hong Kong is a vibrant city chock-full of people — so much so that the quality of life for those at the bottom tier is atrocious. And I’m not talking about, “Oh my go…
India
Hindu Devotees Offer Lord Shiva Their Crabs
There’s no denying it: religion is important. Nearly 5 billion people from all across the globe partake in some form of religion, whether it’s Buddhism, Christianity, I…
Japan
Japanese Robotics Company Builds a Chucky Look-alike
A joint collaboration between the University of California’s Machine Perception Laboratory and Japan’s Kokoro Co. Ltd. have ended up producing a small baby-fa…
North Korea
North Korean Arcade is a Blast from the Past
North Korea is an enigma. Not many people know what goes on past the DMZ, though speculation has it that Kim Jong-Il, the country’s diminutive and reclusive leader, i…
Rest of Asia
Far East Movement – Asian Rap/Dance At Its Finest
When you think of mainstream Rap, not many Asian rappers come to mind, but the Far East Movement is hoping to change that. Comprised of four Asian Americans, the hip hop/ra…
South Korea
Korean Member of Parliment Gets a Giant Toilet Home
Nothing highlights a social awareness message like a giant Toilet-shaped House. That was the aim of Sim Jae-Duck, a member of the World Toilet Association, when he commissi…
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