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'This American Life' Retracts Mike Daisey's Story of Visit to Apple Contractor Foxconn; Daisey's Response
Mike Daisey's "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," a one-man show about his trip to Apple contractor Foxconn in China, caused quite a stir and served as another chunk of bad public relations for both companies. The radio … Continue reading
Breakfast Blend: Arcadia Man Accused of Trying to Sell $1.3 mil in Counterfeit French Burgundy
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Rachael Myrow here, host of the California Report, with a handful of links to cool and/or important stories outside the Bay Area local readers should check out. Influential L.A.-area wine collector accused of fraud (Los Angeles Times) Hospital did business … Continue reading
Video Replay: Interview With Israeli President Shimon Peres at Facebook
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Israeli President Shimon Peres was at Facebook today as part of a four-day visit to Silicon Valley. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg interviewed the 88-year-old former Prime Minister. Among the topics: Israel as a technology leader. Watch a video replay: Watch … Continue reading
Tsunami Survivors Thank The Kids at Rosa Parks Elementary
By Aarti Shahani Some kindergarteners today sat on the floor, cross-legged, heads bowed, in welcome of 19-year-old Japanese nuclear disaster survivor Ai Kubota, who fled her native Fukushima after the accident almost a year ago. That was the third and … Continue reading
Breakfast Blend: Nail Salon Owner Bought Black Rhino Horns to Make Imitation Ming Dynasty Cups
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Rachael Myrow here, host of the California Report, with a handful of links to cool and/or important stories outside the Bay Area local readers should check out. HIGHLAND: Woman charged with smuggling black rhino horns (Riverside Press Enterprise) PALM DESERT: … Continue reading
Richmond Tibetan Community Celebrates New Year; Prays for Peace
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By Chelsea Hawkins In Richmond Wednesday, dozens of community members gathered to mark the Tibetan New Year, sharing tea and rice, making traditional scarf offerings to the Dalai Lama, and praying for peace. The event, organized by the Tibetan Association … Continue reading
Breakfast Blend: Chinese Wine Lovers Drive Boom in California Exports
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Rachael Myrow here, host of the California Report, with a handful of links to cool and/or important stories outside the Bay Area local readers should check out. California winemakers boost sales in Chinese market (Los Angeles Times) Massive traffic jam … Continue reading
Taiwan Embraces Jeremy Lin As One of Its Own
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With only a handful of foreign embassies, and a political leadership forced into international invisibility, it's not surprising that the 23 million people of Taiwan feel their island home doesn't always get the respect it deserves. … Continue reading
Breakfast Blend: That Slackliner Bouncing Around with Madonna? Humboldt State University Grad
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Rachael Myrow here, host of the California Report, with a handful of links to cool and/or important stories outside the Bay Area local readers should check out. HSU grad performs at Super Bowl with Madonna; slackliner introduces sport to millions … Continue reading
Breakfast Blend: K-Pop Comes of Age in US with "Late Show" Appearance for Girls' Generation
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Rachael Myrow here, host of the California Report, with a handful of links to cool and/or important stories outside the Bay Area local readers should check out. K-Pop Sensation Girls' Generation Plays 'Late Show With David Letterman' (Wall Street Journal) … Continue reading
