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Now something is happening to Kenneth Bae, and yes, you have to thank The Worm for it. Whether he’s drunk, in rehab or singing happy birthday, he brought attention to North Korea. Bae is probably innocent of everything he’s saying he did and in the same pattern as in past cases of anyone stuck in North Korea, you have to gather as much press as you can for the guy. For Kenneth Bae, he’s almost forgotten. He has no fame, no Kickstarter, and not enough reasons for the mass droves of press to care. Except for the antics of The Worm. Is this just a coincidence? No. (CNN – Bae)
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Article about Brian Shin, a drug dealer in Canada who led a double life. One, as a clean cut family kid and the other, a huge dealer of pot. (Torontolife – Brian Shin) The article reads like a crime novel or more like an episode of The Wire than it does Breaking Bad, and his story is not yet complete. He’ll have an appeals hearing in 2014.
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Article about Brian Shin, a drug dealer in Canada who led a double life. One, as a clean cut family kid and the other, a huge dealer of pot. (Torontolife – Brian Shin) The article reads like a crime novel or more like an episode of The Wire than it does Breaking Bad, and his story is not yet complete. He’ll have an appeals hearing in 2014.
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giant robot time: 1.17.14 | art by: kwanchai moriya Game Night – Samurai Gunn Saturday, January 18, 7:30-10 PM Samurai Gunn is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for two to four players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gun, with only 3 bullets to a life. Discipline and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling. Samurai Gunn is available now for PC on Steam and right here. Coming to Mac soon. Samurai Gunn is designed byTeknopants and published byMaxistentialism. Logo by Cory Schmitz and Maré Odomo. Music by Doseone. Uglydoll – Clips Pre-order Signed Select new Uglydoll merchandise will be signed by the creator himself, David Horvath. Oni Motorworks T-shirt A real shop that makes real cool motor vehicles. Deth P. Sun Flags T-shirt Deth P. Sun’s drawings are perfect for t-shirts! Uglydoll – Eat Dat Comic Pre-order Signed Every story in this book is just delicious! Gene Luen Yang Boxers An innovative new graphic novel in two volumes. Year of the Horse Exhibition February 1 – February 19, 2014 Reception: Saturday, February 1, 6:30-10:00 PM It’s the Year of the Horse which officially takes place January 30th, but on saturday, Feb 1st, 2014, Giant Robot will celebrate Year of the Horse with a group exhibition featuring 50+ artists. Horses are a constant great subject in art, and this will be an interesting and fun exhibition. Featuring: Andrice Arp, Bubi Au Yeung, Rob Bellm, Elliot Brown, Aaron Brown, Stasia Burrington, Ako Castuera, Christopher Chan, Kris Chau, Shawn Cheng, Luke Chueh, Leah Chun, Theo Ellsworth, Cam Floyd, Kio Griffith, David Horvath, Martin Hsu, Mari Inukai, Levon Jihanian, Andrea Kang, Jeremiah Ketner, Jon Lau, Gosha Lev, Tiffany Liu, Jerome Lu, David Mack, Jim Mahfood, Jeff McMillan, Kwanchai Moriya, Masato Nakada, Shihori Nakayama, Shiho Nakaza, Tru Nguyen, Yejin Oh, Mu Pan, Sidney Pink, Sara Saedi, Yumi Sakugawa, Ken Taya, Daria Tessler, Jesse Tise, Jen Tong, Edwin Ushiro, Patricia Wakida, Christine Wu, Yoskay Yamamoto, Kohei Yamashita, Jeni Yang, APAK, Omocat, Miso, PCP, Feric, Little Friends of Printmaking and more. Event OMCA Celebrates the Art of Giant Robot in New Contemporary Art Exhibition Opening April 19 By GIANT ROBOT NEWS This spring, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) presents the major exhibition SuperAwesome: Art and Giant Robot. On view in OMCA’s Great Hall from April 19 to July 27, 2014, the exhibition features 15 contemporary artists that have been inspired by the artistic sensibility of Giant Robot throughout its 20-year evolution. >> Show reviews: X live at the Whisky a Go-Go on the Fabulous Sunset Strip, It’s Casual and Bongoloidz at The Troubadour, Chain and the Gang at The Smell’s 16th birthday celebration By MARTIN WONG Over the last few years, I’ve seen them (X) more than ever and it seems like they keep getting darker, from the extra combative vocals to the dueling axes. >> Consumer Electronics Show By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Dean Gojobori hits CES 2014. >> GR2: Merging Views...
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giant robot time: 1.17.14 | art by: kwanchai moriya Game Night – Samurai Gunn Saturday, January 18, 7:30-10 PM Samurai Gunn is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for two to four players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gun, with only 3 bullets to a life. Discipline and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling. Samurai Gunn is available now for PC on Steam and right here. Coming to Mac soon. Samurai Gunn is designed byTeknopants and published byMaxistentialism. Logo by Cory Schmitz and Maré Odomo. Music by Doseone. Uglydoll – Clips Pre-order Signed Select new Uglydoll merchandise will be signed by the creator himself, David Horvath. Oni Motorworks T-shirt A real shop that makes real cool motor vehicles. Deth P. Sun Flags T-shirt Deth P. Sun’s drawings are perfect for t-shirts! Uglydoll – Eat Dat Comic Pre-order Signed Every story in this book is just delicious! Gene Luen Yang Boxers An innovative new graphic novel in two volumes. Year of the Horse Exhibition February 1 – February 19, 2014 Reception: Saturday, February 1, 6:30-10:00 PM It’s the Year of the Horse which officially takes place January 30th, but on saturday, Feb 1st, 2014, Giant Robot will celebrate Year of the Horse with a group exhibition featuring 50+ artists. Horses are a constant great subject in art, and this will be an interesting and fun exhibition. Featuring: Andrice Arp, Bubi Au Yeung, Rob Bellm, Elliot Brown, Aaron Brown, Stasia Burrington, Ako Castuera, Christopher Chan, Kris Chau, Shawn Cheng, Luke Chueh, Leah Chun, Theo Ellsworth, Cam Floyd, Kio Griffith, David Horvath, Martin Hsu, Mari Inukai, Levon Jihanian, Andrea Kang, Jeremiah Ketner, Jon Lau, Gosha Lev, Tiffany Liu, Jerome Lu, David Mack, Jim Mahfood, Jeff McMillan, Kwanchai Moriya, Masato Nakada, Shihori Nakayama, Shiho Nakaza, Tru Nguyen, Yejin Oh, Mu Pan, Sidney Pink, Sara Saedi, Yumi Sakugawa, Ken Taya, Daria Tessler, Jesse Tise, Jen Tong, Edwin Ushiro, Patricia Wakida, Christine Wu, Yoskay Yamamoto, Kohei Yamashita, Jeni Yang, APAK, Omocat, Miso, PCP, Feric, Little Friends of Printmaking and more. Event OMCA Celebrates the Art of Giant Robot in New Contemporary Art Exhibition Opening April 19 By GIANT ROBOT NEWS This spring, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) presents the major exhibition SuperAwesome: Art and Giant Robot. On view in OMCA’s Great Hall from April 19 to July 27, 2014, the exhibition features 15 contemporary artists that have been inspired by the artistic sensibility of Giant Robot throughout its 20-year evolution. >> Show reviews: X live at the Whisky a Go-Go on the Fabulous Sunset Strip, It’s Casual and Bongoloidz at The Troubadour, Chain and the Gang at The Smell’s 16th birthday celebration By MARTIN WONG Over the last few years, I’ve seen them (X) more than ever and it seems like they keep getting darker, from the extra combative vocals to the dueling axes. >> Consumer Electronics Show By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Dean Gojobori hits CES 2014. >> GR2: Merging Views...
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