Movie review: Whale Island
This tender and majestic ode to the sea follows two men deeply drawn to the deep blue, connecting their unrelated stories through their struggles to balance their passions with family life
By Han Cheung / Staff reporter
Even though Taiwan is surrounded by the ocean, its people have turned their backs on the sea for too long, writer and marine advocate Liao Hung-chi (廖鴻基) says in the documentary Whale Island (男人與他的海). Liao laments that due to a multitude of social and political factors, most Taiwanese don’t understand the ocean, which is often walled off by concrete tetrapods or coastal industrial zones. Through his life’s work, he hopes that Taiwanese can face the waves head on both literally and figuratively.
OBITUARY: Taky Kimura, 96, Student and Friend of Bruce Lee
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Taky Kimura (1924-2021)
Takauki “Taky” Kimura, one of Bruce Lee’s top students and closest friends, died on Jan. 7 at the age of 96.
Kimura’s son, Taky Andrew Kimura, posted on Facebook, “He passed away at home surrounded by family. Please allow our family a few days to grieve and we will release a statement. Thank you all for your love and support.”
Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, posted, “First and foremost, Taky was a beautiful human being, a gentle soul with a kind heart. Taky was also my father’s best friend best man at his wedding, first assistant instructor at his first school in Seattle, and loyal friend and supporter of our family.
North Castle Partners Announces Promotions
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GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promotes Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living, is pleased to announce the following five promotions: Alyse Skidmore and David Weston have been promoted to Partner, Roy Chin to Principal, and Jennifer Barsky and Alan Bui to Vice President.
Alyse Skidmore, who serves as North Castle s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, has been a member of the Senior Leadership Team since 2000. She is responsible for the management of all financial, regulatory, accounting, and treasury functions. Alyse plays an integral role in limited partner communications and reporting and provides transactional support related to the NCP funds and portfolio companies.