Where was Baby Obama Born?

According to the “birther” people, he was born in Kenya. They allege that as Obama was born outside of the US, he is not a “natural born citizen” eligible for the presidency. They also contend that Obama’s birth certificate showing that he was born in Hawaii is a fake. Although these claims have been debunked, [...]

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Musings in July

Unfinished projects, plans not put in motion yet. July, the real half-way mark of the year, often makes us look back at these things. We may feel some guilt. But then nature is good to us: because July is such a lovely month, we tend not to dwell on our procrastination and shortcomings. Waking up [...]

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Thank You for the Music

Michael Jackson’s music united the world. Like so many others, I grew up with Michael’s songs. Several songs hold deeper meaning and significance. In my teenage years, I went through a time that caused confusion and anxiety. The song Ben was a big help. Everyday, after I finished my homework, I would sit in the [...]

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Of Taiwanese and American Mothers…

Katherine Jackson, mother of the late king of pop Michael Jackson, and Ai-tsao, the protagonist in the Taiwanese film Artemisia may be from worlds apart. And yet they are not so dissimilar. Last week, I watched the film Artemisia on Link TV. (Watch it online at www.linktv.org). It is the first fictional film by young [...]

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