Monthly Archives: August 2010

Munaluna Owl Bitch Card Deck

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Ernie

We met San Francisco-based printmaker and textile designer Meredith Cheng at San Francisco’s Renegade Craft Fair, where she was displaying a lovely display of items including this Munaluna Owl Bitch Card Deck ($5). Now you can be the raging bitch … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Craig Ishii, Japanese American Citizens League Pacific

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

8Questions is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander (API) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the API community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to their work … Continue reading →

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Asian Girl Alienated in Neiman Marcus Ad

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Dino-Ray

The other day, my friend forwarded me a recent “Back 2 Cool” email blast from Neiman Marcus. She scoffed at the ad. I kinda scoffed too. It sure does look like the little Asian girl dressed in darker color palette … Continue reading →

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jozjozjoz at the Asian American Journalist Association Convention in Los Angeles

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Jeff

Our jozjozjoz is going to be in a panel on “Diversity in the New Media” at the Asian American Journalist Association 2010 Convention in Los Angeles this Thursday.  She will be joined by such luminaries in the Asian-American blogosphere such … Continue reading →

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Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Tim

With the amount of press coverage on Federal Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling on California’s Proposition 8, you probably already know that he struck down Prop 8, California’s voter approved law against same-sex marriage as unconstitutional. What you may not know … Continue reading →

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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: Manga Meets Hollywood

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Moye

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you must know that the highly anticipated* film, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is coming out in theaters next week. If you could care less and hate nice things in life like … Continue reading →

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Visual Communications Presents: V for Vuvuzela!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Edward

Visual Communications always have cool things going on and tomorrow will be no exception. After the huge success of their 2010 LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, the “V for Vuvuzela” summer program is happening tomorrow, August 5th at 8pm at … Continue reading →

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Poketo For Target Back to School Collection

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Moye

Starting August 10th, Angie Myung and Ted Vadakan of Poketo will be launching their POKETO for TARGET back to school collection of handbags and tote bags. The indie brand is best known for their collaborations with artists to design and … Continue reading →

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P.M.B.Q. Studio’s Coffee Panda Addict T-Shirt

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Moye

Are you a panda? Better yet, are you a panda lover addicted to these fuzzy balls of black and white fur? Also, are you addicted to coffee? P.M.B.Q. Studios has the perfect T-shirt for you with the Panda Addict T-shirt … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Chinese Counterfeiters Busted in Fisherman’s Wharf

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Efren

There are lots of things one expects to see when one walks around San Francisco’s tourist trap, Fisherman’s Wharf: smelly noisy sea lions along Pier 39, people eating New England clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl (which I’ve still … Continue reading →

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Mineta Portrait To Hang In Smithsonian

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Tim

A portrait of the first Asian American to hold a presidential Cabinet post is being installed in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Former transportation and commerce secretary (and Bay Area native) Norman Mineta‘s portrait was added on July 27th, as … Continue reading →

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Customize Your Ramenbox

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Moye

We get it: you’re a poor college student who has an insatiable appetite for MSG. We’ve been there before. That’s why we understand the business model behind these Customizable Ramenboxes ($24.95 for 20 slots), a service that allows instant ramen … Continue reading →

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