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Propaganda photo of Kwan Tai ritual for Hong Kong detectives, date unknown.
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Twilight of the Warriors is a Great Way to Spend Two Hours
August 14, 2024 (NYC)– Twilight of the Warriors is a Great Way to Spend Two Hours. Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024), is the latest theatrical release from Well Go USA Entertainment. It is a great martial arts, action film and worth seeing in theaters. SYNOPSIS: Many years after the bloody turf war that ushered in an uneasy era of peace in Hong Kong’s underworld, the notorious Kowloon…
#Aaron Kwok#Cecilia Choi#Chan Tai Lee#Chinese martial arts movies#Chu Pak Hong#Fish Liew#German Cheung#Jack Lai Chun#Lau Wai Ming#Louis Koo#Marc Zirogiannis#Philip Ng#Raymond Lam#Richie Jen#Sammo Hung#Shum Kwan Sin#Soi Cheang#Terrance Lau#Tony Wu Tsz Tung#Well Go USA#Wilson Yip Wai Shun#Wong Tak Pun Kenny
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𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓂𝒶𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝓎 𝑔𝑒𝓃𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝑜𝒻 𝓅𝑒𝑜𝓅𝓁𝑒, ℐ 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝒾𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝒷𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝒶𝓉 𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝒻𝓉 𝒶𝓃𝒹 ℐ 𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓁𝒶𝓊𝒹 𝒽𝒾𝓂 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝓇𝑜𝒹𝓊𝒸𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓊𝓈 𝓉𝑜 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞, 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝐌𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝒽𝒶𝓈 𝑔𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝒻𝒶𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒷𝑒𝓎𝑜𝓃𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓊𝓈. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀 (1983) 𝒾𝓈 𝒶 𝒻𝓊𝓃 𝒸𝑜𝓂𝑒𝒹𝒾𝒸/𝓂𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝒶𝓇𝓉𝓈 𝒻𝒾𝓁𝓂, 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓅𝓁𝑜𝓉 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓃𝑔 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓅𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒸𝑒 𝑜𝒻𝒻𝒾𝒸𝑒𝓇 (𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻) 𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓈𝑒 𝓉𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑜𝓊𝓈 𝓅𝒾𝓇𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈 𝓀𝑒𝑒𝓅𝓈 𝒷𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒽𝒾𝓂 𝓉𝑜𝓌𝒶𝓇𝒹𝓈 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀 𝓁𝓊𝒸𝓀, 𝓈𝑜 𝒽𝑒 𝓉𝑒𝒶𝓂𝓈 𝓊𝓅 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓈 𝓉𝑜 𝓉𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝒹𝑜𝓌𝓃. 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝒾𝓁𝓂 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌𝓃 𝒶𝓈 𝗙𝗲𝗶 (𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠) 𝒾𝓈 𝒶𝓁𝓈𝑜 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓁 𝓁𝒾𝒻𝑒 𝓁𝑜𝓃𝑔 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓌𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝒶𝓂𝑒 𝓂𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝒶𝓇𝓉𝓈 𝒶𝒸𝒶𝒹𝑒𝓂𝓎 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝑒𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓁𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝓂𝒶𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝐘𝐮 𝐉𝐢𝐦-𝐲𝐮𝐞𝐧. ℐ 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝒾𝓇 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒾𝓃 𝓃𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓁𝓎 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝒾𝓇 𝒻𝒾𝓁𝓂𝓈, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝒾𝓈 𝒶𝓃 𝒶𝓌𝑒𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹. 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒷𝒶𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝓉𝓊𝓃𝓉𝓈 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝓅𝓇𝑒𝓉𝓉𝓎 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝓏𝓎 𝒾𝓃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀 (1983), 𝑒𝓈𝓅𝑒𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒸𝓁𝑜𝒸𝓀𝓉𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇 𝓈𝓉𝓊𝓃𝓉. 𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝓉𝓇𝓊𝓁𝓎 𝒾𝓃𝓈𝒶𝓃𝑒. ℐ𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊'𝓇𝑒 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑜 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀 𝑜𝒻 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓃 ℐ 𝒶𝒹𝓋𝒾𝓈𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓉𝑜 𝒸𝒽𝑒𝒸𝓀 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝑜𝓊𝓉.
𝒫.𝒮.
𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒜𝓂𝑒𝓇𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝒶𝒸𝓉𝑜𝓇 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌𝓃 𝒶𝓈 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐨 𝒽𝒶𝓈 𝒶 𝓈𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓅𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝒾𝓃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀 (1983).
#Project A (1983)#Action/Comedy#Jackie Chan#Sammo Hung#Biu Yuen#Dick Wei#Isabella Wong#Kwan Hoi-san ✝︎#Hoi Sang Lee#Benny Lai#Johnny Chang#Wu Ma ✝︎#Mars (火星)#Hark-Sun Lau ✝︎#Tai Bo#Ho Kai Law Yan#Tsan Tang (王將)#Yeong-mun Kwon#Lola Forner#Chin Kar-Lok#Fung Ging-man ✝︎#Yee San Hon ✝︎#Danny Trejo#Ng Lai-chu
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China Rich Girlfriend - Kevin Kwan
Reread: Jun 2024
Sequel to Crazy Rich Asians. If Crazy Rich Asians was about Nick and his family, this one is about Rachel and her family. Especially her dad in China who has a whole other family. We meet her dad and her brother and her (evilish) stepmother. Oh and her brother's kind of girlfriend who also is "China Rich."
There are two other big plotlines in here too. One is about Astrid trying to pull her marriage out of the trash (spoilers: it belongs there). And the second is about Kitty Pong, now Kitty Tai. I love that Kitty is basically joke in the first book, but now moves to becoming one of the major characters in the series.
Again this book has a silliness to it that I adore. It's a feature of the whole series. There is some wild serious stuff as well, but it's all kind of ridiculous. And I think that's the point haha.
Info: Anchor Canada; 2015
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Man, Thai BL is going hard on the idea that kindness, compassion and love all go together. It's everywhere right now and I am here for it. Pat and Jeng go on a a date to feed the homelesss, Patts and Tai were there for each other in the hardest parts of their lives, Max and Kwan showed compassion all over the place... it's just the era for kindness, compassion, love and understanding and we are absolutely ready to hear it.
#thai bl#step by step#be my favorite#la pluie#la pluie series#bl series#thai drama#thai series#thaibl#asianlgbtqdramas#bl drama#thai bl series#thai bl meta#thai bl drama
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Heroes and Pokémon: not directly related to the main premise but I think it would be funny if Torino was like. In Hosu to get food from a specific restaurant so he’s in a place where he can notice stain and then introduce him to the skills a master of Tai Kwan Leep has before he can kill Iida.
Gran Torino coincidentally showing up to bully Stain is very funny but I'm not sure how much sense it makes
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Under socialism i must comply
Tagged by @phillipthehermit to share 10 songs from my shuffled on repeat playlist o7
你要的愛 - Penny Tai
Like The First Time - Heize
Rebel Heart - IVE
BSX - Anamaguchi
I Don’t Know What To Say - Bring Me The Horizon
忘記他 - Shirley Kwan
きっと美しいままで - The Floatings
人生リセットボタン - Kemu
you tube (Dan Larkin Remix) - Sglily
キラキラの - Regal Lily
Everyone i think would like to be tagged has already been tagged so i’ll wait for the cool down period to reset
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Out of curiosity, both because can't remember enough of the OG show, and maybe if its different in the comics, what training did the rangers do in Ernie's bar? It wasn't just karate or anything like that was it?
Honestly, while Ernie's juice bar was a... well... juice bar, it was also a multi purpose rec centre.
Jason taught karate classes. But they also had regular gym equipment like punching bags and tredmils
Kimberly practiced her gymnastics via a balance beam and some other stuff like a spring board
They had an open area where Zack practiced his dance when he wasn't training with Jason, Tommy or Trini
And Trini practiced... I belive it was tai kwan do. Was definatly a more 'calm' martial arts than what Jason and Tommy did, at least.
Did get used for stuff like that less and less as the MMPR/Zeo/Turbo era went on though. And more focused on the random events Ernie would set up there or just the bar area where you could order smoothies or food
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Yo, gonna be posting some more book reviews here, cause I love sharing what I'm reading.
BOOK REVIEW: IT'S OKAY TO SPARKLE!
by Avery Jackson, illustrations by Jessica Udischas
It’s Okay to Sparkle is a picture book for younger kids from 4-8 about Avery, a seven-year-old girl like any other. She loves climbing trees, taking care of animals, dancing, attending Girl Scouts, and doing Tai Kwan Do. Avery is also transgender and she explains what that means in a simple, matter-of-fact way that’s easy for kids to understand. She talks about how much she loved playing dress-up in preschool and how happy being able to affirm her gender and feel accepted by her friends made her. Her playful narration helps trans and gender-nonconforming children develop the concepts and vocabulary to better explain their own identities while also encouraging empathy and understanding from cis kids.

Avery’s narration is complimented well by Udischars’ art style, which gives the pages a feeling of motion and liveliness reminiscent of 90s-era Nickelodeon cartoons.
As fun and colorful as the book is, Avery also talks about some of the difficulties trans kids face, such as people try to tell her she’s using the wrong bathroom; or her fear that her parents will reject her (they do not, for the record, and in fact strongly affirm her identity); or that other kid’s parents will disapprove of her out of the misguided fear that their own kids will catch the trans “disease”.

The book also addresses a pernicious talking point in anti-trans rhetoric which claims that children who say they’re trans are just “confused” and can’t tell the difference between make-believe and reality. Avery’s response to that is: “Sometimes I like pretending I’m an animal or a ninja or a princess. But that’s just make-believe”. When children pretend they’re a dragon or an astronaut, they know they aren’t actually these things. Gender, however, is a fundamental part of a person’s being and kids- trans, cis, or nonbinary- know who they are.

Despite these difficulties, the book is still positive and affirming. As Avery explains: “Being transgender is a hard thing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be yourself.”It's Okay to Sparkle is a charmingly straight-forward picture book encouraging empathy and understanding for kids of all genders. You can get a copy from the author’s website:
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March 24 week
Once again, it is a Monday during workday, and a rule has been broken. Kristal should have followed the sheet instructions that Kenzie wrote. Cut the waste off has been followed, but not one.
Sunday: Roo Mai Krai Sot, The Potato Lab, Running Man, The Art of Negotiation, Kra Sun Sung Tai Monday: The Divorce Insurance, Cinderella Game, Treasures of the Heart, Stepmother, Ruean Chon Saeng, Bua and Kwan, The Adventures of a Demon King's Daughter Tuesday: The Divorce Insurance, Cinderella Game, Treasures of the Heart, Stepmother, Ruean Chon Saeng, Bua and Kwan Wednesday: Good Heavens! I'm a Goose, Not a Swan, My Golden Blood, Hyper Knife, Cinderella Game, Love and Scandal, Bua and Kwan, Ruk Salap Lai Thursday: Good Heavens! I'm a Goose, Not a Swan, Pentor 2025, Cinderella Game, Love and Scandal, Bua and Kwan, Ruk Salap Lai Friday: Cinderella Game, Undercover High School, Buried Hearts, Bua and Kwan, Sweet Teeth, Good Dentist, Heesu in Class 2 Saturday: Take Me Out Thailand, Undercover High School, Buried Hearts, The Potato Lab, Running Man, The Art of Negotiation, Kra Sun Sung Tai, Heesu in Class 2 Binge: Like Asura
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12 Best Restaurants in KL - Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is a food lover’s paradise. From traditional Malay dishes to international cuisine, the city offers a wide variety of dining options. Whether you're a local or a tourist, discovering the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur is an exciting adventure. In this blog, we’ve compiled a list of 12 of the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, each offering something special for every type of food enthusiast.
1. Jalan Alor Street Food
Jalan Alor is a well-known street food paradise in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Lined with local eateries, it is the perfect spot to taste authentic Malaysian dishes like satay, noodles, and dumplings. The best part? You can try a variety of dishes in one spot, making it a great place for food lovers who want to explore different flavors.
2. Nobu KL
For those who enjoy high-end dining, Nobu KL offers a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors. Located on the 56th floor of the Petronas Tower, the views are as stunning as the food. Whether you're craving sushi or a unique twist on classic dishes, Nobu never disappoints.
3. Din Tai Fung
Known for its xiao long bao (soup dumplings), Din Tai Fung is a must-visit for anyone who loves Chinese food. The restaurant’s attention to detail in preparing each dumpling makes it one of the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for Chinese cuisine.
4. Marini’s on 57
Marini’s on 57 is another high-end restaurant that offers breathtaking views of the city’s skyline. Located on the 57th floor of Petronas Tower 3, this Italian restaurant is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. It combines delicious Italian dishes with an elegant atmosphere.
5. Ristorante Da Valentino
If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, Ristorante Da Valentino is the place to be. Located in the heart of KL, it serves authentic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients. Their pasta and pizzas are crowd favorites, and their wine selection is impressive.
6. The Fat Spoon
For a more casual but equally delicious dining experience, The Fat Spoon is a great choice. This cozy restaurant serves comfort food with a Malaysian twist. Their nasi lemak and rendang dishes are particularly popular.
7. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
For seafood lovers, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant, inspired by the movie "Forrest Gump," offers a variety of shrimp dishes that are both flavorful and filling.
8. Enak KL
For a taste of traditional Malay cuisine, Enak KL serves some of the best dishes in town. From rendang to sambal, their menu is packed with flavors that represent Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage. It’s a perfect spot for anyone wanting to try local Malaysian dishes.
9. The Steakhouse
For meat lovers, The Steakhouse in KL offers some of the juiciest cuts of steak in the city. The intimate and cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. Their wine list is also well-curated to pair perfectly with the steaks.
10. Madam Kwan’s
Madam Kwan’s is a Malaysian favorite that offers an extensive range of local dishes. From laksa to chicken rice, it’s a great place to try traditional food in a comfortable setting. The dishes are flavorful, and the service is top-notch.
11. Changkat Bukit Bintang
Changkat Bukit Bintang is a lively street filled with bars and restaurants. Here, you can find an array of international and local eateries that cater to all tastes. Whether you're in the mood for Italian, Korean, or something more local, this street has it all.
12. Sushiya
For sushi lovers, Sushiya is a top pick in Kuala Lumpur. It offers a wide selection of sushi, sashimi, and Japanese dishes. The fish is always fresh, and the presentation is excellent, making it one of the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for Japanese food.
Kuala Lumpur offers a dynamic dining scene with something for everyone. Whether you're craving local flavors or international dishes, these 12 best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are sure to satisfy your hunger and leave you wanting more.
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"When She Was Bad." Devi stepped up and took care of the vampires with two Indian mutiny swords, using leopard like stealth and her skills at gatka and Tai kwan do until Buffy got her bearing back.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer fanfiction.
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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 5.5 / 10
Título Original: Mo AKA The Boxer's Omen
Año: 1983
Duración: 105 min
País: Hong Kong
Dirección: Kuei Chih-Hung
Guion: Kuei Chih-Hung, Sze-To On
Música: Stephen Shing, Su Chen-Hou
Fotografía: Lee San-Yip, Lam Wan-Kwan, Cho Wai-Kei
Reparto: Phillip Ko, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Kar-Man Wai, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Bolo Yeung, Cheung Chok-Chow, Leung Hak-Shun, Tien-chu Chin, Ma Hon-Yuen, Wan Seung-Lam, Lai Yau-Hing, Lam Chi-Tai, Lau Chun, Gam Tin-Chue, Ha Kwok-Wing, Lam Wai, Sai Gwa-Pau
Productora: Shaw Brothers
Género: Horror; Drama
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Tai Kwun Contemporary's 'Green Snake' Exhibition Explores Indigeneity
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Tai Kwun Contemporary's 'Green Snake' Exhibition Explores Indigeneity
Kwan Sheung Chi In Back to Mu Village‘s Fairy Big Lake (2023), a two-channel video installation by Chengdu-based artists Cao Minghao and Chen Jianjun, a disembodied voice speaks over a rippling blue-gray lake, describing a Tibetan herder ritual meant to resolve illnesses and disasters caused by human environmental degradation. The lake in question has already […]
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Journalistic Expectations (03) part 1
Flesh in soup pot, body parts in fridge: The gruesome murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi
First Post : https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/hong-kong-model-abby-choi-murder-former-husband-inlaws-arrested-bones-fridge-skull-soup-pot-12214242.html
Homeless man charged for slaughtering 3 family members in NJ, PA. after nailbiting police standoff.
New York Post:https://nypost.com/2024/03/17/us-news/homeless-man-charged-for-slaughtering-3-family-members-in-nj-pa-after-nailbiting-police-standoff/
16-year-old killers of U.K. transgender teen Brinna Ghey sentenced to life in prison.
CBS NEWS: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brianna-ghey-transgender-teen-convicted-killers-named-in-court-uk/
a. Identify which of the journalistic expectations are met in each of the stories.
For the first news, it met the public interest as Abby Choi is a popular model and socialite. The drama between the ex-husband and his family was very eye-catching to the netizens. It is also eye-catching because of how gruesome the state of the body was found in. The second article falls into the organizing knowledge section, the details of the trials and the happening of the murder is very organized. The third one lies under the category of truthfullness, sources of the article are clearly stated.
b. What are the key elements in these stories that make them effective examples?
The key element for its eye-catchingness was mainly on how gruesome the state of the body was when it was first discovered by the police. Her body was found in a village house in the Tai Po district, her body was decapitated in many different parts, some were in the refrigerator and some at a cemetary in Tseung Kwan O. The most eye-catching part was that some of the body parts were retrieved from one of the two large pots of soup in the village house. It was described as “One of the pots was covered with thick fat, some radishes and carrots” and the meat was believed to be human flesh, later human bones and a skull was found in another pot. The second article key element is the details of the trial of the two teens, it was reported that Ratcliffe and Jenkinson, the two murderers, is handed a mandatory life sentence, and ordering them to serve a minimum term of 20 and 22 years, before they are eligible for parole. They will later be transferred to an adult prison after reaching the age of 18. They both showed no visible reaction to the sentence given to them. The key element of the third article is that they even provide CCTV of the car the murderer carjacked, and has statements from the county distict. The article provided a picture of SWAT officers set up outside the house of the murderer.
c. For any of the stories that didn’t meet these expectations, suggest changes that could have been made to improve them.
Some of the titles are just not catchy enough. Some don't have a trustworthy source. While some are news that the media and the netizens are bored of such as American school shootings, as this is nothing new.
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8ch Electronics Soundscape with Installation | Exhibition "MAKE & BELIEVE" curated by Orlean Lai
Exhibition Date: 12-28 January, 2024 Location: Tai Kwun, central, Hong Kong Music Performance Date: 12, 13, 20 January 2024 Details: No Discipline Limited (Link) Tai Kwun (Link) //
a performative exhibition of no magic - "MAKE & BELIEVE"
Curator / Producer Orlean Lai
in collaboration with Tung Wing-hong Ng Tsz-kwan Ho Sin-tung Human Wu Lam Lai Lau Ming-hang
The notion of “fiction” and “real” is intertwined within the theatre. No matter how verisimilar the play may seem, the audience may not perceive it as real; vice versa, no matter how illusory and surreal a narrative gets to be, one can still exercise their imagination and be fully immersed in the narrative. Once stepped into the theatrical space, the audience gets to suspend their disbelief and be ready to participate in a collective “act” of fabrication – for one becomes an active spectator, the “comrade” to “conspire” an impossible reality.
Make & Believe harkens to the 2023 theatrical-installation performance We are for real, nonetheless, unfolding its narration in an exhibition space instead of a theatrical space. As the narrative context shifts, the previous distinction between “fictive” and “real” is eradicated, projecting alienated expectations and assumptions from the participating audience. In this regard, the collective experiment constructed in the theatre destructs into an individual experience with a deeper introspective focus. It liberates the audience’s unidirectional visual perspectives from the spectator seats into a scattered, all-around spectacle by allowing them to free roam within the exhibition hall. Are these transformations equipping the audience with an omniscient vision that was absent as a theatre spectator? Leaving the narrative-driven theatrical space, can the audience perceive implicit messages between and outside of the lines of the exhibits?
In Make & Believe, we invite you to join the conspiracy again – in an exhibition hall where the performers are absent. The audience is left to conceive and perceive by engaging their senses, rediscovering the idiosyncratic performative qualities of scenery, installations, lighting and soundscapes, collaging fragments of existence, non-existence, reality, “the truth” and imagination, in turn constructing their perceptual landscapes. Can the myriad of sensual stimulations, inspire one to rely on intuition to perceive and conceive, travelling inward to search for meaning and answers?
In collaboration with Tung Wing-hong (Mechanical Installation), Ng Tsz-kwan (Mechanical Installation), Ho Sin-tung (Text / Painting / Installation), Human Wu (Scenography), Lam Lai (Music / Soundscape) and Lau Ming-hang (Lighting), these multi-disciplinary artists excelling in different mediums collectively interweave a rhapsody of Gesamtkunstwerk (a total work of art) by echoing with one another while preserving each individual’s creative authenticity for the visitors to feast.
During the exhibition period, several curated performances will be presented. A brand-new composition crafted by Lam Lai, brought by three renowned musicians, Nazar Tabachyshyn (accordion), Wilson Chau (French Horn) and Tiffany Au Kai-see (Bassoon), will accompany the soundscape installations to render an illuminating music creation. Creative performers from We are for real, including KT Yau Ka-hei, Anson Chan, Pearlmi Tam and Tung Chung-can, will also be offering a new collaborative performance on-site. Stay tuned for the shows!
We cordially invite you to be mesmerised by the “staged exhibition”, unleashing all your talents and senses to enjoy the meticulously crafted scenography. Come dialogue with the collective creation, challenge yourself and rediscover what are the “real” and “truth” to you.
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