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Last week, Kristine Sa represented Nemesis Records and was in the ImaginAsian Radio studio for “The Nemesis Hour”. She was generous enough to bless us with new tracks from her forthcoming album “Hopeless Romantic” and she touched on her love of anime, video gaming skills, and put out a public challenge to tear a hole into anyone in Final Fantasy.

Speaking of Kristine’s new effort, Hopeless Romantic, is in its pre-order stage it comes in a large case that includes: a 56 page glossy booklet with pictures, lyrics, poetry, Kristine's writing about the album ,11"x7.25" mini poster and many extras. All items included with CD will be personalized and autographed for all pre-orders up until December 25th.

Amazin Le Thi – The fitness guru has wrapped up her newest book to help you shed those extra holiday pounds off your “athletic build”. “Free Weight Training” by Amazin Le Thi is now in its pre-order stage on Amazon.

The book includes progressive fitness routines for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Step-by-step routines feature easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photographs to illustrate the correct position for your safety and comfort and a new section called Get On the Ball, a section dedicated to body toning with a ball... a very effective (and popular!) low-impact resistance workout.

NTDTV's Holiday Wonders - The New Tang Dynasty Television celebrates the season with classical traditions of the east and west showcasing world-class music and dance performances in Holiday Wonders. Cultural traditions, epic sagas, extravagant dances, and a full orchestra come to life on stage celebrating China’s heritage and the joys of the holiday season. Event takes place from December 19th through 24th, 2006 at the Beacon Theater, 2124 Broadway, New York. For more information, please visit wonders.ntdtv.com.

Sofiya Smirnov – Her new book, Blind Ghost Within The Flesh Of The Heart will be published and available in 2007. The book is a collaboration with author, Don Pretiss. It contains two novellas, poems and full-color pictorials. PRETTY LITTLE THING flashes back and forth in modern day and Vietnam, then called French Indochina in the early 1900's. The story is about Discrimination within the community tearing a couple apart causing a downfall within the family as history is repeated through their children because of their belief in Social Status Quo.

10.Aaj Mere Hi Khwabaon Main: Yatra
9.Aaj Ki Raat: Don, the Chase Begins
8.Ajnabi Sheher: Jaan E Man
7.Chal Chale: Woh Lamhe
6.Iman Ka Asar: Dor
5.Pehle Pehle:Umrao Jaan
4.Dheemey Dheemy:Bas Ek Pal
3.Mitwa: Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
2.Pal Pal:Munnabhai Lage Raho
1.Salaam: Umrao Jaan

This past week, NUZ attended New York University’s APA Institute’s Holiday Party and Silent Auction with performances from Heather Park, Taiyo, and Misnomers, just to name a few. Also, this week on ImaginAsian Radio, we will have two very special guests in the studio; Woody Pak will be here to introduce his newest effort to the iaRadio listeners, Mood Spheres. Also, Poet Laureate of Queens, Ishle Park, will be calling in from New Zealand to speak on her life and newest happenings. You can listen to her interview LIVE this Friday, 12/12/06 on The Hip Hop Hour with NUZ ‘n’ NAK from 3-4pm (PST) ONLY on ImaginAsian Radio, www.imaginasianradio.com.

Roli Rho Hour: Fri, 9-10pm ET, Online Some hot clubbing music coming your way!

Karate Rice Hour: Mon, 8-10pm ET, Online only Karate Rice Hour brings you unexplored, unexpected Asian music to your ears. Tune in and be delighted and be surprised!

Hip Hop with Nuz and Nak: Mon-Fri, 3-4pm ET, Online only They are crazy and fun and you have to check out their new hip hop grooves!

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8-10pm ET, Online only What's new, hot, and very debatable? Hear it on this show!

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Send us your poetry/spoken word/short skits/spoofs. The best one of the week will be produced and wired on ImaginAsian Radio! You'll also win CDs and t-shirts (another nice little goodie bag)!

Paperdoll at Jaxx
Saturday, January 6, 2006
6355 Rolling Rd
Springfield, Virginia 22152

Jun + 26th Hour at The Babylon Inn Pub
December 16, 2006, 8pm
371 Little East Neck Road
West Babylon, New York 11704

Misnomers at Bowery Poetry Club
January 7, 2006, 10pm
308 Bowery, NYC

Tobi Kai and the Strays at Mississippi Nights
December 16, 2006
914 North First Street, St. Louis, MO 63102

Kid Koala at The Bakery / Artrage Complex
December 15, 2006
233 James Street, Northbridge, Perth, Australia

Scott Tang at Pasadena Center
December 15, 2006
300 E Green St., Pasadena, CA
$3 RSVP; $5 at the door

Sub Swara at Space Island
December 31, 2006
Los Angeles

KEVIN SO at NEW SONG ART CENTER
December 16, 2006
76 Park Street, Rockland, MA 02370

Jasmine Trias at Sycuan Resort & Casino's Showcase Theatre
December 15, 2006
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, 92019
$50.00

Shakti at The 5 Spot
December 16, 2006
Brooklyn, New York