What happens when we organize?
by Seth Godin

Most power occurs because one side is better organized than the other. Labor is usually less well organized than management, criminals are usually less well organized than the police and customers are always less well organized than producers.

The internet promises to change that. It does it occasionally, sort of randomly. Sometimes, users will rise up and complain (as they did at Facebook). Or voters will organize online and hurt (or help) a politician or candidate.

Wikipedia works because so many contributors figured out how to self-organize into a group that produced something far more useful than a traditionally organized document.

I think we're at the earliest possible beginning of the changes we're going to see because of this sort of grass roots coordination.

Simple example: the Starbucks in Larchmont, NY keeps their thermostat at 64 degrees. And the stores in Breckenridge, Colorado keep their doors wide open all winter. If you're raging mad about energy waste, you could say something. And nothing would happen. But if customers organized and ten people said something or a hundred people said something... boom, new rules.

The system doesn't know what to do with a movement.

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Rock on.

- James

KOLLABORATION,  SEASON 9 

Join The Movement!   SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 4pm

Our First General meeting of our 9th Season.  Come Join Us!   The first meeting is an informational meeting.

RSVP your spot by emailing Christine Kim at  kollaboration@gmail.com 

We're going Bowling after our meeting!

www.kollaboration.org

Los Angeles,  Chicago,  New York, Toronto, Atlanta, Washington DC

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1)  Just got back from Toronto with Tammy.  We saw Niagara Falls on both sides.  The Canadian side is AMAZING. 

2)  I'm performing at The PASADENA ICEHOUSE Comedy Club Tonight, WED, APRIL 9 at 8 PM.  You can get in for FREE just by mentioning PK at the door.   Two drink min.   Directions:  www.icehousecomedy.com   Let me know if you're going and Hope to see you there.

3)  I have tickets to The ASIAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS held on Wed. April 23, 6pm at UCLA, Royce Hall.   Jabbawockees, Kaba Modern, Russell Peters, and Bobby Lee are performing among many others.  Almost every Asian American celebrity will be in attendance.    The Tickets I have are in the $80 section but I can sell them for $55.   Let me know if you want them.  This show will be broadcast to millions on E! Network and it will sell out.   This is a dress up event so we're getting a group to take a lot of pictures.     

4)   Thanks Kenny Ahn Hyung for the props you gave me on that one site.

5)   Kollaboration CHICAGO is coming up next month:  www.chikollaboration.org   Sat May 24.   Get your tickets Chi-town!

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I live in Glendale.   Here are my observations.

Kollaboration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. We are dedicated to the promotion of a strong Asian Pacific Islander American presence in entertainment. We use this positive presence to aid other charitable and community causes.

Launch of NEW Kollaboration Site! Check out our revamped website with a lot of new features! Sign up and become a member to receive great benefits! Special thanks to Dion Park for the interactive site. Kollaboration 2008 Gallery Update Check out beautiful pictures taken by our wonderful photographers at our Kollaboration 8 show at the Orpheum Theatre. Kollaboration Discussion Forum Discuss anything and everything about Kollaboration at our forum! All questions can be answered here! Seriously's Heart Tour April 5-25, 2008 Check out Planet B-Boy in Select Theatres! Kollaboration Acoustic 2 Coming this AUGUST! We're bringing back Kollaboration Acoustic 2! Enjoy acoustic music in a beautiful outdoor theatre. More info to come!   Kollaboration Celebrates 8 Years of â??Empowerment Through Entertaiment" LOS ANGELES, CA â?? March 31, 2008 On February 23, 2008, Kollaboration presented their 8th annual talent show entitled â??A Yellow Carpet Eventâ?? at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The premise of this year's event was to showcase Kollaboration's mission to become an all-inclusive Asian Pacific Islanders (API) show. More than 2,000 audience members watched amazing performances by guest comedians, music artists Colby O'Donis and Roscoe Umali, and freestyle competitions of singing and dancing from the audience.    One2Swing Jitter Bugs, a pan-Asian lindy hop/swing dance team, took home the grand prize of $2,000, while dance group Quest and rap/instrumental group Stone Forest Ensemble , tied for the second place prize of $500 each. Full roster of competitors included: Million Dollar Babies, Caroline Kang, Sam â??Geunjinâ?? Kang, Justis Kao, tier2, Wembley, Junior & Emily, and Connie Lim Band.    A number of celebrities who attended and participated in the show included: Recording Artist Colby O'Donis (â??What You Got?â?? Akon), Actor James Kyson Lee (Heroes) Recording Artist Tiger JK (Drunken Tiger), DJ Shy (KIIS FM), James Hong (Kung Fu Panda, Blades of Fury), Comedian Gerry Bednob (40 Year Old Virgin), Comedian Ian Edwards (Punk'd, Def Comedy Jam), Recording Artists Far East Movement, Paul Kim (American Idol Finalist), Author Helie Lee (Still Life With Rice), Recording Artist Susie Suh (One Tree Hill), Director Gi Rhee, and Actress Karin Anna Cheung (Better Luck Tomorrow). Our judges included David Bernal â??Elsewhereâ?? (dancer), Director Michael Kang (The Motel, West 32nd Street), TV Producer Ken Mok (America's Next Top Model), CEO Erin Pak (KHEIR), and Actor Aaron Yoo (Disturbia, 21). About Kollaboration: Kollaboration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Created in 2000 by Comedian PK (Paul Kim), Kollaboration grows stronger every year. Our mission is EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. We are dedicated to the promotion of a strong Asian Pacific Islander American presence in entertainment. We use this positive presence to aid other charitable and community causes. Kollaboration is a great community event that supports and encourages the youth in our communities to showcase their talent and achieve their dreams. For more information on Kollaboration, please visit www.kollaboration.org. Hope Lee Marketing Director Hope@kollaboration.org

Toronto, I'm in your hood this Saturday, performing for a good cause.

Much Respect to The MIND MATTERS group that raises awareness regarding Mental Health.  For tickets, more info. below.

Tammy is coming out to Toronto for the first time!   Niagra Falls, here we come!

KOLLABORATION ATL 1  WAS OFF THA HOOK.

Youtube Search:  Kollaboration Atlanta

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http://animoto.com/play/5NVJDYfydmPQ20AXdEAd8g

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kollaboration Celebrates 8 Years of "Empowerment through Entertainment" LOS ANGELES , CA – March 13, 2008 On February 23, 2008, Kollaboration presented their 8th annual talent show entitled "A Yellow Carpet Event" at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The premise of this year's event was to showcase Kollaboration's mission to become an all-inclusive Asian Pacific Islanders (API) show. More than 2,000 audience members watched amazing performances by guest comedians, music artists Colby O'Donis and Roscoe Umali, and freestyle competitions of singing and dancing from the audience.    One2Swing Jitter Bugs, a pan-Asian lindy hop/swing dance team, took home the grand prize of $2,000, while dance group Quest and rap/instrumental group Stone Forest Ensemble, tied for the second place prize of $500 each. Full roster of competitors included: Million Dollar Babies, Caroline Kang, Sam "Geunjin" Kang, Justis Kao, tier2, Wembley, Junior & Emily, and Connie Lim Band. A number of celebrities who attended and participated in the show included: Recording Artist Colby O'Donis ("What You Got?" Akon), Actor James Kyson Lee (Heroes) Recording Artist Tiger JK (Drunken Tiger), DJ Shy (KIIS FM), James Hong (Kung Fu Panda, Blades of Fury), Comedian Gerry Bednob (40 Year Old Virgin), Comedian Ian Edwards (Punk'd, Def Comedy Jam), Recording Artists Far East Movement, Paul Kim (American Idol Finalist), Author Helie Lee (Still Life With Rice), Recording Artist Susie Suh (One Tree Hill), Director Gi Rhee, and Actress Karin Anna Cheung (Better Luck Tomorrow). Our judges included David Bernal "Elsewhere" (dancer), Director Michael Kang (The Motel, West 32nd Street), TV Producer Ken Mok (America's Next Top Model), CEO Erin Pak (KHEIR), and Actor Aaron Yoo (Disturbia, 21).    About Kollaboration: Kollaboration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Created in 2000 by Comedian PK (Paul Kim), Kollaboration grows stronger every year. Our mission is EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. We are dedicated to the promotion of a strong Asian Pacific Islander American presence in entertainment. We use this positive presence to aid other charitable and community causes. Kollaboration is a great community event that supports and encourages the youth in our communities to showcase their talent and achieve their dreams. For more information on Kollaboration, please visit www.kollaboration.org. Hope Lee Marketing Director Hope@kollaboration.org

MAD PROPS to KYM PHAM for starting VASCON.

LIMITED SEATS LEFT.
REGISTER TODAY.

VASCON4  |  DC

THE FOURTH ANNUAL NATIONAL
VIETNAMESE AMERICAN STUDENT CONFERENCE
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | APRIL 4-6, 2008

KOLLABORATION ATL 1 

THIS SAT. MAR. 15, 2008

 Tickets:

Tickets can now be purchased through the Kollaboration website at http://www.kollaboration.org/Atlanta  Ticket sales on the Kollaboration website is $20. People who purchase tickets via the Kollaboration website will be placed on a Will Call list and can receive their tickets at Center Stage when the doors open for Kollaboration.

Ticketmaster is now listing the ticket price as $20. If you know someone who has been waiting to purchase tickets via ticketmaster.com or a ticketmaster location, please notify them that they can now purchase the tickets at $20.

Previously tickets were being sold on DAY OF at $30, but this is being changed to $26 on the DAY OF.

Lastly, the last locations tickets can be purchased in person is at Center Stage from Tues. - Fri. from 11am to 6pm or at Georgia Tech Student Center from Tues. - Fri. from 11am - 2pm.

IF YOU REGISTER FOR KASCON 22  www.kascon22.org  your KOLLABORATION ATL ticket is FREE.

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 KOLLABORATION ATLANTA 1
SAT. March 15, 7PM
Hosted by PK
with Special Guests: FAR EAST MOVEMENT!
and MISS VINTAGE

For the first time, Kollaboration is comin to da Duuurty South!

With Special Guest Judges:

- Roy Choi, Exec. Producer - Kollaboration
- Aaron Yoo, Disturbia, 21
- Leonardo Nam, Fast and Furious 3, The Perfect Score
- Miss Korea Texas
- Bernard Moon, Mirae Board
- Jennifer Chong, Mirae Board

at The Center Stage Theater
1374 West Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309

House Band: Miss Vintage
Competitors:
Dante Fawkes, MC
Shinhee Son, Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist
Ken Liu, Pianist
Mary Lee, Vocalist (accompanied by a guitarist)
Freestyle Rap Battle
INTERMISSION
Freestyle Dance Battle
Guest Performance by comedian Simon Yin
Titofelix, Band
Ivy Le, Poet
Kato, MC
GDX, Hip Hop Dance Crew
Guest Performance by The Far East Movement!

Tickets available at www.kollaboration.org  for $20
and $26 at the door.

FREE if you are REGISTER for KASCON! www.kascon22.org

KOLLABORATION - Empowerment Through Entertainment.
www.kollaboration.org

SEE YOU THERE!!!