Monthly Archives: August 2010

‘Formosa Betrayed’ Debuts in Taiwan

Posted on August 11, 2010 by John

Back in February, I blogged about the making of the film, Formosa Betrayed, the Hollywood production about Taiwan’s struggle for democracy. The film has been available on DVD in the United States since July, but more importantly, debuts this week … Continue reading →

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Children of Invention DVD

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Ernie

From the New York Times review: “Restraint proves a virtue of — and a shrewd if necessary choice for — Children of Invention, a modestly scaled, quietly effective independent movie about a struggling single mother and her two children. Directed … Continue reading →

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Far East Movement’s “Like A G6” Getting Radio play

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jeff

After a song ended on the radio and the DJ talked about the artists that he had just played, I thought that I had heard something different.  I asked Number One Son, “did they just say The Far East Movement?” … Continue reading →

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Street Fighter II Abstract Edition T-Shirts

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Ernie

Friends, here’s how to thoroughly fuck up your video game playing friend who’s taking shrooms for the very first time: Wear one of these Street Fighter II: Abstract Edition T-Shirts ($19.98), where your favorite Street Fighter 2 characters have been … Continue reading →

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Happy Ramadan!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Edward

During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month of the year, Muslims from all over the world unite in a period of fasting and spiritual reflection. For those who are physically able, the fasting lasts … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Support Asian American Judicial Appointments

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Tim

According to Chris Santiago at Change.org, Republicans in the Senate have banded together to prevent the appointment of two Asian Americans to the federal bench. Goodwin Liu and Eric M. Chen have both cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee. By nominating … Continue reading →

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San Francisco: Attend the 24th Annual NAAAP National Convention and Diversity Fair!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by John

The National Association of Asian American Professional’s is holding the 24th NAAAP National Convention and Diversity Career Fair, sponsored by Macy’s. The convention and diversity faire will be this August 12th-15th at San Francisco’s Palace Hotel. Click through to learn … Continue reading →

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Sugarbirds Sweets Artisan Teas

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Moye

With flavors like apple-cinnamon chamomile and jade oolong with pomegranates, you’d have to be a zombie to not have your mouth water for a sip of Sugarbird Sweets’ artisan teas. The confectionery line was founded by Kei Okumura, whose experience … Continue reading →

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Filipinos Cringe as SFist Reviews Jollibee

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Ernie

San Francisco: land of the localvore, organic food and Alice fucking Waters. For a city of only 49 square miles, San Francisco loves its high-class restaurants and eateries, so it’s a case of awkward turtles as popular San Francisco blog … Continue reading →

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Michael Hsiung Merman Grove iPhone Cover

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Moye

Earlier, we showed off Junichi Tsuneoka’s intricate design on the Grove bamboo iPhone cover, and now we’re in love with the Merman design by artist Michael Hsiung. Perhaps red haired vixens in inter-species relationships come to mind when you think … Continue reading →

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DUDE WTF ASIA: Korean Pizza Hut Dancing

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Moye

I don’t speak or read Korean so I really don’t know what’s going on in this commercial for Pizza Hut featuring the hot moves of girl group F(x), except to say that perhaps South Korea has crazier nonsensical commercials than … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Filmmakers Shoot ‘First’ 3D Porn Film

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Ernie

The Chinese, inventors of many things: Fireworks! Paper! Electronic equipment, similar to the iPod in functionality but different in branding!  And, thanks to this news report from the AFP – THE FIRST 3D PORN FILM. That said, the otakus have … Continue reading →

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