Phillyist notes a fistfight between local pols that leaves one man down for the count. Jehovah's Witnesses get a Philly contributor out of bed, things get a little geeky with a film festival and geeky gets taken to a whole new galaxy when they talk with the Dragon Queen of the Dark Kingdom. Shanghaiist gets all excited this week over a new nightclub in the city unfortunately named "Snatch" and Mike Tyson is scheduled to...
Elsewhere in the Ist-a-verse
It Looks Good On Paper
Last weekend, the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago opened its doors to the public. The first such museum “between the coasts” is also the newest Chinatown attraction, occupying the former Quong Yick wholesale headquarters. Saturday afternoon was a celebration of three years’ planning, fundraising, and extensive volunteer work. The Museum and its Foundation are entirely volunteer driven, and Chicagoist was briefly reminded of this Saturday while a group of them reattached the front door.
Female Condoms To Be Released in China
The Chicago-based Female Health Company struck a deal with Beijing Zizhu Pharmaceutical Co to distribute female condoms in China. Who knew that the "first and only female-initiated barrier method" called Chicago home? We sure didn't. The "letter of understanding" between the two companies contained provisions to make the condoms available commercially and through aid organizations. They also agreed to "determine the various aspects of market needs, acceptability and education outreach programs" needed to launch the female condom effectively.

