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Oct 8, 2009 | Canada.com

Stoned for their beliefs

Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay is in theatres Friday. In the grand scheme of things, not a whole lot of people saw the first Harold and Kumar venture.

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Related Topix: US Military Prisons, US News, Camp Delta, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prison, Star Trek, Comedy Movies, John Cho

Wed Aug 12, 2009

Miami Herald

Mich. lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth

Actor Kal Penn, who last year portrayed a captive in an orange jumpsuit escaping from Guantanamo, started a new job Monday as a liaison between the White House and Asian communities.

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Related Topix: US Military Prisons, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prison, Asian-American, Dentistry, Detroit Metro

Thu Aug 06, 2009

Miami Herald

Mich. lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth

Actor Kal Penn, who last year portrayed a captive in an orange jumpsuit escaping from Guantanamo, started a new job Monday as a liaison between the White House and Asian communities.

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Related Topix: US Military Prisons, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prison, Asian-American, Dentistry, Detroit Metro

Tue Aug 04, 2009

Rediff.com

What exactly is Kal Penn doing at the White House?

S o we told you earlier this month that famed Indian-American actor Kal Penn , real name Kalpen Modi, had officially begun work in the Barack Obama-led White House.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Asian-American

Sat Jul 11, 2009

Hindustan Times

Happy birthday, Jhumpa Lahiri

Emotions, like a clear blue sky, plain but equally striking, are what primarily constitute Jhumpa Lahiri's text.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

AsianWeek

Daily Dose & Announcements:

The Indian-American actor is taking a break from Hollywood to work as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison, with a focus on connecting President Barack Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as arts groups.

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Related Topix: Comedy, House, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Life, Hobbies, Anime and Manga, Los Angeles, CA, US News, US Politics, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Metroactive

Cinequest 2007

E AST IS EAST, and West is West, and the twain had better meet soon, or we're all cooked.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, Mississippi Masala, Wedding, World News, India, Asia, Real Estate, Asian-American, Indian-American

Tue Jul 07, 2009

National Post

Morning Roundup: Fox, Jackson, Corrigan, Penn and Schwartzman

It's nice to see a comedian in the White House. Especially one with a propensity for characters that smoke a lot of marijuana.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Stockton Metro, Stockton, CA

Sun May 31, 2009

The Paly Voice

Kal Penn visits Stanford University

Penn is an American born actor and new member of the Barack Obama administration.

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Related Topix: Startups, Stanford University, House, Comedy, Drama, Indian-American

Fri May 22, 2009

BYU NewsNet

Kal Penn discusses changing portrayals of Asian Americans

Penn made his remarks during his talk, "Changing the Racial Landscape," to an audience of more than 400 students, faculty and community members on Tuesday evening, May 19, in Mitchell Hall.

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Related Topix: Asian-American, House, Comedy, Drama, University of Delaware, University of Pennsylvania

Wed May 20, 2009

CBS 6 Albany

Kal Penn of 'Harold and Kumar,' 'House' at Union College tonight

Film and television actor -- and future White House public liaison -- Kal Penn will be at Union College tonight to talk about politics in pop culture.

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Related Topix: Comedy, House, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Comedy Movies, Van Wilder

Thu May 14, 2009

Buy.com

Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

Fast Food. High Times. Features: DVD, Unrated, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital , Dolby Digital Stereo, Deleted Scenes, Featurettes, Audio Commentary, Photo Activity, Documentary, Featurette, Outtakes,Music Video, Theatrical Trailer, English, Spanish Subtitled If you like your comedy extreme and your action twisted, buckle up for this ...

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Related Topix: Audio and Video, Electronics, Comedy Movies, John Cho, Van Wilder

Mon May 04, 2009

Childhood Education

Kal Penn to speak May 19 in Mitchell Hall

The event is free and open to the public. Penn will speak on the topic "Changing the Racial Landscape" in an Asian Heritage Month 2009 presentation sponsored by the UD Office of Multicultural Programs and the Asian Student Association.

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Related Topix: House, Comedy, Drama, Crime Movies, Comedy Movies, Malibu's Most Wanted, Van Wilder, University of Delaware, UC Los Angeles

Sat May 02, 2009

411mania.com

The Watcher Diaries - Beer Bad - Buffy Episode 4.5

Beer Bad - Buffy Episode 4.5 Posted by Jason Chamberlain on 05.02.2009 In what many fans call Buffy's worst episode ever, the gang learns that beer is... well, bad.

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Related Topix: Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, Comedy, Drugs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Drama, Movies

Fri Apr 24, 2009

The Tufts Daily

Zach Drucker and Chris Poldoian | Bad Samaritans

One genre of film we have yet to touch on can induce intense laughter, gregariousness and the strange desire for Funyuns, Ding Dongs, Jolly Ranchers, Hot Pockets, Chipwiches, Hawaiian pizza, Rice Krispies Treats, Harvest Cheddar SunChips and chamomile tea.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Comedy Movies, Half Baked, Dave Chappelle, Neil Patrick Harris, John Cho, Drugs

Wed Apr 22, 2009

KDRV

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

By Faris Tanyos for KDRV A April 20, 2009 A Grade: C- A Earlier this month, Actor Kal Penn announced he was leaving the Fox series "House" to work for President Barack Obama in the Office of Public Liaison.

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Related Topix: How to Lose Friends & Alienate People, Journalism

Mon Apr 20, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Top 10 Film Stoner Moments

While the more ecologically minded might celebrate Earth Week by planting a tree, others might find other uses for said trees.

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Related Topix: Brad Pitt, Life, Food, Pizza, Comedy Movies, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Adventure

Thu Apr 16, 2009

411mania.com

The 411 Movies Top 5 04.17.09: Week 161 - TV Deaths

The 411 Movies Top 5 04.17.09: Week 161 - TV Deaths Posted by Trevor Snyder on 04.17.2009 This week, the 411 staff takes a look at the most memorable character deaths in TV history.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, Comedy, House, Six Feet Under, Movies

Wed Apr 15, 2009

ContactMusic.com

the Cult - Harold and Kumar Actor Goes to the White House

Caption: Billy Duffy of The Cult and AJ 2008 VH1 Rock Honors honoring The Who at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion - Arrivals Los Angeles, California .... The star of the cult Harold and Kumar films is to take a job in the administration of US president Barack Obama.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles Metro, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

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