Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
Uniqlo is currently fourth in the world in clothing behind Zara, H&M, and Gap and now has four shops in the US. Yet the goal of Tadashi Yanai… a whopping 1000 stores in the US and to become a company that makes 50 billion a year in revenues by 2020. (Forbes – Uniqlo)
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It’s all alleged right? “In 2012, Korean women forced to work as sex slaves for Japanese soldiers during WWII are still waiting for a heartfelt apology from Japan.” (Asiancorrespondent – Times Square)
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It’s a quick flash, but the GR Robot is in the background of a Svedka bottle. Giant Robot and Vodka. It’s just a quick flash, but there we are! You can see this in movie theaters before the previews begin. [youtube]nq4TTTAgoVM[/youtube]
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Dum Dum Girls at Los Globos by Ben Clark (September 27, 2012)
I mentioned that last week’s Dum Dum Girls gigs in L.A. were record release shows, right? And that I purchased the EP after their in-store at Origami, listened to it repeatedly, and then saw them again at Los Globos two nights later? I’ve often debated whether it’s better to hear new songs live or on your record player and now I know. The correct answer is BOTH.
Here’s a rundown on some new and upcoming releases that I’ve been digging. Click the links if you have time and, better yet, see the bands if you can.
October is Filipino American History Month! The recorded date was October 18, 1587 landing near Morro Bay, CA from a Spanish Galleon. (fanhs - 425) Wow! Check out the Asian Journal site for updates on events. (Asianjournal – 425)
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