Burmese-American Rich Cho was named general manager of the Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Bobcats basketball team on Tuesday.
Cho, who was born in the country now known as Myanmar and came to the U.S. when he was three, is a former engineer and also has a law degree.
The Chicago Tribune said it was a “stark departure from Jordan’s tendency to hire only old buddies.”
It may signal a sense of urgency and seriousness by the Charlotte owner to finally produce a winner.”
Cho became the first Asian American GM in a major sport when he was hired by the Portland Trailblazers last year. He was fired last month after just one year. Big mistake, Portland? We shall see.
‘Masterchef’ Q&A with Los Angeles’ Esther Kang
Examiner.com
Masterchef contestant Esther Kang, a Los Angeles native who quit her job as an entertainment lawyer to pursue a culinary career said failure is “the stupidest thing to stop you” from following your dreams.
I approached my education and my law career with the confidence that I’ll get there someday, so why could I achieve one goal and I can’t achieve another?
Korea to introduce 5-day school week
Korea Herald
The South Korean government will recommend that all primary and secondary schools adopt a five-day school week beginning next year, according to the Korea Herald. Students currently attend school on Saturday twice a month.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said Tuesday that a pilot program will start at some schools in the second half this year as the new measure is likely to affect the pattern of family life greatly.
Margaret Cho’s Favorite NYC and L.A. Eats
NBC New York
1st Look’s Angela Sun sits back with comedienne Margaret Cho to talk about her upcoming third season of Drop Dead Diva and some of her favorite bi-coastal destinations.
Chinese Office Worker Dons Iron Man Armor, Scares Co-Workers
The Daily Mail reported:
A telecoms worker has become an internet sensation in China after ditching his shirt and tie and wearing this home-made Iron Man costume to work instead.
Wang Kang left his colleagues stunned when he strolled through the Shanghai office entrance unannounced and began strutting along the corridors in the formidable ensemble.
