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Spring cools it's jets for a spell

dvm | Wednesday, 10 March 2010

While the sudden (10+cm) snowfall may be unwelcome to most, it is by no means unseasonable. Winter has been known to send a farewell blast to Jeonju as late as April. The good news is that today is likely to be just a quick jog in the overall warming trend. We will likely be in short sleeves Sunday.

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Jeonju Artists' Coalition

dvm | Monday, 8 March 2010

Jeonju's local (English speaking/teaching) artists opened their exhibit Sunday night. Well over a hundred people visited the opening during the course of the evening. A rich and diverse lode of talent lies beneath the Art Building (B1) of Jeonju University through this week.

Jeonju Film Festival on horizon

dvm | Monday, 8 March 2010

As the Oscars are being awarded, the world's keenest film lovers ask, "Hey, when is the Jeonju Film Festival opening?" The answer to that is April 29~May 5. Mark it on your calendars. Courtesy, Jeonbuk Ilbo.

Vote for your favorite blog

dvm | Saturday, 6 March 2010

10 Magazine is polling for the most loved English blog in or about Korea. While this site might not technically be considered a blog... Vote for The Jeonju Hub! ^ ^ Vote Now

2009 JeonbukU's Award-winning professors

dvm | Thursday, 4 March 2010

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Jeonbuk University awarded most of the professors for academic performance, and four for making a significant contribution to research or society's benefit. Two were awarded ten million won, the rest won 5, 4 or 3 million won. (Their names are at the bottom of the original articl, left to right) Courtesy, Jeonbuk Ilbo.

Corporations to get "yellow cards" unless they go disabled-friendly

bbj | Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Of all the institutions in Jeollabukdo, only 6 make the grade on both equal opportunity employment, and disabled clients' accessibility.  The province announced that it will begin to issue warnings to urge businesses to comply with the prescribed building codes, accessibility policies and labor laws.
[Oooh, a warning! <tremble> -Ed.]
Courtesy, Jeonbuk Ilbo.

Delivered from evil

che | Sunday, 28 February 2010

Feb 28 is Jan 15 on the Lunar calendar. That is an ancient Korean holiday called 정원대보름 "jeong won dae bo reum." Evil spirits are driven out of the land by means of fires, balloons, and drums. As it turns out for the year 2010, the very next day is 삼일절 "sam il jol' Korea's Independence Day, commemorating liberation from Japan's occupation. Happy holiday!

Police-issue bullet casings found in dumpster

dvm | Friday, 26 February 2010

Jeonju police are spinning around pointing fingers after sweepers reported an embarrassing discovery: 15 police-issue 38 caliper shells with no fingerprints on them. Courtesy, Jeonbuk Ilbo.

Woman gets cleaned out in bathroom

dvm | Friday, 26 February 2010

A Buan woman (41)is charged with robbery after she followed other women into a bathroom and stole a total of 2 purses over or unter the stall wall with a coat hanger. She took advantage of the fact that they were sitting with their pants around their ankles and couldn't give chase. The haul was 2 million won. Watch your purse in the bathroom. Copycats are likely. Courtesy, Jeonbuk Ilbo.


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Events

“Ballet Lines” Ballet Troupe

March 18th Featuring selections from Don Quixote, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7:30 pm. Adults W10,000, children W5,000. sori21.co.kr, 010-4087-7070

KOTESOL Teaching Workshop

March 20th Get fresh ideas from experienced teachers. Jeonju University English Café. 3 pm. Free. Contact Tim Dalby at tim_dalby@yahoo.co.uk or 010-2350-2184. kotesol.org

Twelfth Night: The Play

March 20-21 Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm,7pm Performed (in Korean) by the Jeonju Theater Company. Sori Cultural Arts Center. Adults W15,000, minors W10,000. sori21.co.kr, 063-273-1044

Iksan Jewelry Expo

March 25-28 9:30a-6p
jewelry.iksan.go.kr, 063-836-1867

Jindo Sea-road

March 31-April 1 Wanna walk on water? An annual tidal phenomenon allows you to walk to the island of Jindo (famous for the Jindo dog), south of Mokpo. tour.jindo.go.kr, 061-544-0151


 = RECURRING EVENTS =

Jeonju International MTB Club

Mountain-biking!  All are welcome to join. Our regular rides are Sun 9:00am. Starting at the bike shop nearest Turtle ship opposite ice skating arena. Contacts: robertchatterton@aol.com; and John Ryan 010 2610 9296 and fingerlookingood@yahoo.com

Open Mic Night

Wednesdays at Samsara (Art n Travel) starting at 9:30pm. Map

Trivia Night

pokerSat. Mar 20, at 8:30pm.
@ Radio Star.


BULLETIN BOARD

Relief teacher needed

2010-03-08 Funeral leave relief teacher needed for this week and maybe into next. Shift is M~Th 10am to noon; 3-8pm. Contact jeonjujobs@gmail.com text 010-3911-1010

Poetry Slam Videos

The poetry Slam was a awhile ago, but you can revisit that special evening thanks to the marvels of modern technology!  Here are the seven contestants in their order of appearance:

Elizabeth
Jake
Anjee
David 
Jessica  
Leora (winner)
Nathan

It was a very enjoyable night, and hopefully we will have another!

Suite Arrival

Toiletries that you can't take on a plane can be pre-shipped! Very cool service! Suite Arrival (this link will live on in Transportation and Resources)

Online Visa Application

http://www.visa.go.kr/
(This will live on... in Resources)

Dog Found

Male Boston Terrier (black and white) found near Tom N' Tom's
For more information, please contact Korean Animal Control, or email sharla.remick@gmail.com

English, Chinese, Korean

Jeonju native, female senior Jeonbuk University student. Just spent the last year in China on exchange. Have acquired proficiency in English and Chinese. Offering lessons and translation help in any of the three languages. Want private English private lessons? Chinese? Instruction, for Korean or English speaker. Hanja? Help with certain documents/situations? Contact Lauren: bviolinb@hotmail.com 010.2345.8630

Maze Game

Do you have steady hands? This little skill-tester is really cool. It takes about 3 minutes of your time, but the results are enduring. Seriously, the effects for me were immediate. I'll never forget this simple little program  Guide the dot through the maze without hitting the walls. It starts to pay off around the fourth level.  You will be very surprised. Turn the sound up to help you. PLAY.

 

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