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    Virtual China is an exploration of virtual experiences and environments in and about China. The topic is also the primary research area for the Institute for the Future's Asia Focus Program in 2006. IFTF is an independent, nonprofit strategic research group with more than 35 years of forecasting experience based in Palo Alto, CA.
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    Nan Yang is a freelancer in Shanghai whose many projects include part-time Mandarin teacher at MandarinShanghai.com, assistant for Eric Eldred from Creative Commons, translating manager for gOFFICE, translator for MeMedia, member of Social Brain Foundation, and author of 1idea1day.com. She is also passionate to take part in small and innovative seminars in Shanghai.
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March 22, 2007

Backdorm Boys grace 40 Greatest Internet Stars list

From VH1's "40 Greatest Internet Superstars":

40. Joanna Repsold -- ate a praying mantis
39. Ethan Chandler -- Bank of America singer
38. Cindy Margolis -- World's Most Downloaded Woman
...snip...
7. Chinese Backstreet Boys
...snip..
3. Denny Blaze -- The Average Homeboy
2. Ghyslain Raza -- Star Wars Kid
1. Gary Brolsma -- "Numa Numa" kid

Article from USA Today.

We blogged about the Chinese Backstreet Boys, or Chinese Backdorm Boys here, here, and here.

Posted by on March 22, 2007 at 08:32 PM in Meme |

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