September 10, 2006

• 5 Years Tomorrow...

  I was working on a couple documents in the office, and just noticed while typing dates that tomorrow is September 11. It's a date that I know of, but because I was in China when it happened, not something I am overly sensitive to. Being in China, you're a bit sheltered from the bombardment of media from the US / North America. I read Google News often, but that's limited to the morning or night of any particular day. I don't see (or understand) the headlines when I walk past the newsstand, I don't notice the news on the TVs as I walk past the stores, and it is/was not in daily conversation when at the dinner table. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to be constantly bombarded with this information at the time while in the US. A silent moment for all that were affected.

  On a happier note, Jay-Z is confirmed to perform here. I've copied the article in case the link breaks:

  http://shdx.piao.com.cn/en_piao/zhongjiye.asp?952

  Jay-Z Shanghai Vocal Concert
  Time: 2006/10/23
  Venue: Hongkou Soccer Stadium
  Price: 100/300/400/500/600/800
  More Info

  Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter, on December 4, 1969 and was raised in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn, New York. During his school days, he befriended a young Christopher Wallace, who grew up to be known as the Notorious B.I.G.

  Jay-Z has been the most consistent rap artist of the past five years, with platinum release after platinum release. As a hustler in his rough neighborhood, Jay-Z used his money to finance a career in music and released independent records in the late '80s. His parents were avid record collectors and Jay-Z would sit down at the dining room table as a child writing rhymes while his mother cleaned the house with the music blaring. The more time he spent on the block though, the less time he had for transcribing lyrics. As a result, Jay-Z developed a genius skill that few others could emulate, even now.

  Note:Jay-Z's girlfriend Beyonce Knowles will present as an honoured guest in the show.

  Remarks: Tickets are booking now!

  Do people in China even know what hustler means? I wonder what went through the heads of the 50 - 60 year old cadre of censors when they reviewed Jay-Z's lyrics. Fei chang hao!

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