Monthly Archives: February 2011

California Bill To Ban Shark Fin Soup

Posted on February 14, 2011 by John

If you’ve ever been to a Chinese wedding (or even if you haven’t), you’ve probably had at one time shark fin soup during a Chinese banquet. I like shark fin soup when offered, but can’t say that it’s my favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Environment, Food & Drink, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area | 12 Comments

Post Round-up: The Mood This Week

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Ernie

People are thrilled about a recent post discussing Chinese Americans in the military. People are furious about last weekend’s Groupon Superbowl ad exploiting Tibet for laughs. People are laughing about a recent self-effacing skit involving Zack Galfinakis and Tila Tequila. … Continue reading →

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Links: Lucy Liu, Far East Movement, Mariel Martin

Posted on February 12, 2011 by minjung

The Bullitts featuring Lucy Liu and Jay Electronica “Close Your Eyes”. Far East Movement appears on Conan. (Hat tip: Min Yang) Who’s the choreographer behind K-POP’s 2NE1? It’s Filipino American Mariel Martin. Who needs the Love Boat? 2RedBeans looks to be the … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Premiere of “I Heart Hamas”

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Edward

Los Angeles, you got a great show coming your way. Opening today February 11th, 2011 at the Theatre Asylum, Jennifer Jajeh presents her solo performance show, “I 
Heart
 Hamas:
 And
 Other 
Things
 I’m
 Afraid
 to
 Tell You“. Co-sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Japanese Officials Crackdown on Sexual Images of Minors in Manga

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Ernie

To the shock and horror of every male heterosexual 12-29 year old anime convention attendant, Japanese officials want to tighten restrictions on provocative depictions of young girls  — both real life and in manga — in magazines, DVDs and Web … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Wayne Ho, Executive Director, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Wayne Ho is the executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF). He is responsible for leading the nation’s only pan-Asian children’s advocacy organization by overseeing agency administration, program oversight, board relations, staff supervision, community partnerships, and fundraising to improve the health and well-being of Asian Pacific American children and families. Continue reading →

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Captured Pirates Rave about Korean Prison Food

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jeff

New America Media has a story (translated from the Korean language Dong-a Daily) about captured Somali pirates being held by South Korea.  The pirates are said to be raving about how good the South Korean prison food is and say … Continue reading →

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Trust Women Month: Why Asian Americans Need to Stand Up for Reproductive Rights

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Guest Writer

by Sophia Yen MD MPH I have always felt that Asian-Americans could be counted upon to support reproductive rights and this great article on Asian-Americans and abortion at New American Media has some statistics backing my gut feeling: The National … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Family, Health, Lifestyles | 1 Comment

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis & Tila Tequila

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Moye

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Tila Tequila from Between Two Ferns If you thought our favorite Asian American trainwreck has disappeared from the spotlight, think again. Tila Tequila appears in Zach Galifianakis’ latest installment of Between Two Ferns with … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Entertainment | 2 Comments

Chinese Americans in the US Military

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Mike

“I never expected to survive the war. So I was adamant that my death be honorable, be spectacular.” – Major Kurt Chew-Een Lee AsianWeek just reported that Major Kurt Chew-Een Lee will be in San Francisco from February 7-14 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History | 18 Comments

Asian American Commercial Watch: Super Bowl Wrap-up

Posted on February 8, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCaCNz0Vml8 Besides the controversial Tibetan Groupon Super Bowl ad, the only sighting of an Asian American in any of the Super Bowl commercials was a very, very brief glimpse of a hot woman driving in the Chevy Camaro ad (at … Continue reading →

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