Airing on tvN and Netflix, “Twenty Five, Twenty One” is one of the most popular shows right now. It stars K-drama favorite Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri of “The Handmaiden” fame with WJSN’s Bona. Set in the 90s, it follows the friendship of young adults Yi-jin and Hee-do for three …
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Albright My name is Kim O’Keefe-Wilkins and I want to tell you about the most amazing, beautiful and brightest woman I have ever known, my mother, Patricia J. Albright, who passed away on January 11, 2022, during a brief stay at the McGraw Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Florida. My mother …
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Eldyn J. Streff May 30, 1930 – December 17, 2021 Eldyn John Streff, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died December 17 at a care facility in Roanoke, Virginia. He was 91 years old and healthy and active, walking for almost an hour each morning, until near his 90th …
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The official Twitter account of My darling in disguise TV anime, which adapts Shinichi fukudathe mature romantic comedy manga series, revealed the series premiere date alongside the artists of the opening and ending theme song Tonight. A new trailer and visual have been released to celebrate the news. Singing the …
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Prior to Blake Showers, 28, illustrated for a global publication, he was a kid from Birmingham, Alabama, who found solace and safety in Japanese comics. He got his first glimpse of the genre, popularly known as manga, in a freshman while recovering from nasal surgery. “My mom brought me a …
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Two of Nike’s longtime collaborators drop off their latest designs this week. Comme des Garçons has completely redesigned the upper of the classic Air Foamposite One in two tone-on-tone colors, while Patta offers another color of its wavy Air Max 1. Still looking for a clean pair of Dunks? There’s …
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The number of students enrolled in Korean language and culture courses at the University has increased over the past decade despite the small size of Korean language studies and staff. This trend is more pronounced among non-heritage students, who now outnumber the traditionally higher number of heritage students in many …
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Tea time after school caused a stir when K-On! debuted in 2010. The band’s songs hit the Oricon charts several times, with the band itself quickly becoming a household name in the early 2010s. The success of the anime only bolstered its popularity. ‘After School Tea Time, creating a major …
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“Hell is a teenage girl.” These are the first words spoken by Anita “Needy” Lesnicky, played by Amanda Seyfried, in the 2009 horror comedy Jennifer’s body. As Needy relates, titular cheerleader Jennifer Check (Megan Fox) is lying in bed, staring out the window with blood-stained eyes. Somewhere, beyond the windows …
Read More »Obituary of Ruth Shenton (1918 – 2021) – Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Oh, did you think an unprecedented global event was going to hold these high school kids back? Quite the contrary in fact. This year, Unearthed High has gathered more entries than ever from high school kids across the country, covering every genre you can think of. Faced with the (many!) …
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There are several identities for Zhou Hoho: fashion designer, musician and artist. The exhibition “Zhou Hoho: Carry Me with Forms”, which showcases the artist’s work over the past five years – mainly installations, sculptures and photographs – is on-going at the Long Museum West Bund until September 12. The title …
Read More »Keeping Up With The Beat – Eugene Weekly
McKayla Marie Once upon a time, crowds gathered in sweaty, dimly lit rooms to listen to music performed live by real flesh-and-blood musicians. At times over the past year, it seemed uncertain if those days would ever return. With Oregon’s economic reopening at the end of June, however, local venue …
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Dozens of vaccination clinics will be open in Toronto today, including pop-up sites where residents can get vaccinated without an appointment. Most first dose clinics are open to people 12 years of age and older who live and work in certain zip codes and many offer second doses. Some mass …
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Read More »Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Animated Movie Premieres December 24, Gets New Teaser Visual
The official website and Twitter account of the next Jujutsu kaisen film titled Jujutsu kaisen 0, revealed a new teaser visual and the film’s December 24 release date. The film was announced after the 24th episode of the Jujutsu kaisen lively. Jujutsu kaisen 0 was first serialized in Jump GIGA …
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Expect the quarantine limitations to continue for the Record Store Day celebrations at your local store Saturday. Jazz and blues fans will once again find several new jazz and blues releases to encourage your support for independent record stores. Jazz host Abe Beeson reviews some of the highlights. Record Store …
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It’s the last class of the day at St. Patrick’s High School in Ottawa, Ontario, and Julian Gramma is supposed to be working on an essay plan. But instead, he’s on his laptop negotiating the best prices and sending files to paying artists. While the majority of his high school …
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It really is happening. Twitter Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are fighting this weekend – yes, it hit me too. Their long-discussed boxing match takes place on June 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Here’s all you need to know … Start time In the USA The PPV …
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When Japanese girl group Chai took to the stage at Yes in Manchester two years ago with matching bubblegum pink and hi-vis stripes, critic Gary Ryan marveled how gloriously flamboyant they were. He loved their movements (crazy), their rhythm (frantic) and their homage to Abba (Dancing Queen). Chai, he writes, …
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It really is happening. Twitter Logan Paul is young, rich and famous, and he decided that what he really wanted to do with a living was get punched in the face. Hey, different shots for different people. April 27 Paul and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have announced their long-discussed boxing match …
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