Monthly Archives: December 2009

Lodestone’s Final Season SHOW

Posted on December 11, 2009 by jee

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Grace Kim and the Spiders from Mars. In short the play was delightfully awesome. I laughed, I ached, I related and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit … Continue reading →

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[Dec 12] SOUTHERN CA: Cold Tofu and Room to Improv together

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Guest Writer

API Improv groups Cold Tofu and Room to Improv perform 2 shows together Continue reading →

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Fisting, and Other Useful Phrases

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Xxxtine

If ever you felt the urge to curse or talk dirty in another language – now you can in Mandarin thanks to NiuBi!, a recently published book by Eveline Chao. NiuBi! (Awesome!) In a very weird related/ yet unrelated tangent … Continue reading →

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From the Tumblr: Japanese American Immigrants in the 1920s

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Guest Writer

The 8Asians tumblr highlights Asians [& uber talented non-Asians] who draw, dance, build, film, sing, write, invent, paint, teleport, and of course, tumble. It’s curated by Jun, Moye and Ernie.

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Friendster Bought by Malaysian Company, Reveals Totally Asian Branding

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Ernie

Friendster — seriously, remember them? — is like the Coolio of social networking services; like the rapper, the website was once hip and edgy, but after a series of poor financial decisions is relegated to do desperate things to get … Continue reading →

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[Dec 12] NORTHERN CA: APAPA Holiday Mixer

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Guest Writer

APAPA
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Community Education Foundation (APAPA-CEF)
Empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander Americans

Cordially invites you to our Annual Holiday Mixer

Location:
Friends of Children with Special needs – FSCN
2300 Peralta Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Free Admission! All are welcome! Refreshment Provided!

Please RSVP to
Tim Tran (408-799-5290; [email protected]) or Mike Liu (510-364-7986; [email protected]) Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry, Tila Tequila is Still Batshit Crazy

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Ernie

Oh, Tila Tequila: it’s been a while since we’ve blogged about you, hasn’t it? But after your weird choking incident with ex-boyfriend Shawne Merriman, your rants involving tampons on UStream, your new engagement to an equally batshit crazy heiress, you’ve … Continue reading →

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Black/Asian Race Relations in A Good Day to be Black and Sexy

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Alex I had a chance to watch A Good Day to be Black and Sexy (2008) earlier today; let me definitely say “Thank you Netflix!” If it wasn’t for you, I would never have the fortune to find completely … Continue reading →

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[Dec 18] NORTHERN CA: KSW Presents “SF Thomassons”

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Guest Writer

Don’t miss KSW’s last event of the year! Join us for a holiday book launch reception, and a preview of KSW’s performance tour “SF Thomassons” featuring Allan Manalo.

WHEN: Friday, December 18; 6 – 9 pm
WHERE: PariSoma, 1436 Howard St. @ 10th
ADMISSION IS FREE

In the 80’s Japanese conceptual artist Akasegawa Genpei released HYPERART: THOMASSON, a book investigating and describing an urban architectural phenomenon called a “Thomasson.” (Read more about Thomassons here) To celebrate Kaya Press’ p… Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin, Hawaii, and Our Imaginations

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Koji Steven Sakai

I’m not going to even comment on Sarah Palin. It is too easy. I try not to pick on people who are intellectually inferior. What I do want to discuss is her (and other people’s) conceptions of Hawaii. First, let’s … Continue reading →

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Juju Chang to Replace Chris Cuomo at Good Morning America

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Linda

Breaking news: According to the NY Post and nymag.com, Juju Chang will replace Chris Cuomo as newsreader on ABC’s Good Morning America. Cuomo is reportedly leaving the morning news show, though no word yet on whether he will remain with … Continue reading →

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Did “Asians Scare Sarah Palin Away” from Hawaii?

Posted on December 8, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I never thought that we’d ever have a reason to write about Sarah Palin on this blog, but here it is. With the release of her book “Going Rogue,” come opportunities for her to put a few things out for … Continue reading →

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