Monthly Archives: August 2011

Will.i.am America’s Newest China Ambassador

Posted on August 8, 2011 by John

Gary Locke was recently confirmed as the new ambassador to China, but the U.S. State Department just announced that will.i.am will put on a benefit concert in Beijing to support President Obama’s 2009 “100,000 Strong” initiative – to encourage American … Continue reading →

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DUDE WTF ASIA: CloneFactory’s Creepy Dolls Look Just Like You!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Ernie

Welcome to the Uncanny Valley, population you. From our good friends at LaughingSquid, Japanese company CloneFactory will make a 20″ tall doll that looks EXACTLY like you, for about $1750. So it’s still a doll, with the little arms and … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Double Review: Dominic Cooper is a Caricature

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Dino-Ray

After watching The Devil’s Double, I wondered, “What if an actually Iraqi actor was cast in the dual role of Latif Yahia/Uday Hussein?” Then I wondered, “What if they cast Zac Efron in that role?” Casting Englishman Dominic Cooper in … Continue reading →

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South Korea Arrests North Korean Online Gaming Hackers

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Moye

Well, this brings the whole gold farming business to a new level. This shit’s getting political. The New York Times is reporting that the North Korean government has employed an “army of hackers” to infiltrate popular online games to hoard … Continue reading →

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“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” Review with Some Simian Swagger

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Dino-Ray

I am not really familiar with the O.G. Planet of the Apes franchise starring Charlton Heston and laden with retro special effects. I do know that the 1968 film spawned an avalanche of sequels which, according to Ape aficionados (or … Continue reading →

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Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh on The Colbert Report

Posted on August 5, 2011 by John

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Tony Hsieh www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive It’s great to see Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh featured on The Colbert Report, who is a terrific … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, TV | 6 Comments

“Family Restaurant” Reality Series Features Quon Family

Posted on August 4, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Coming soon to WE tv (and the U.S. market) is a new unscripted show, Family Restaurant, which features the Quon family and their daily trials and tribulations behind running their family-owned restaurant, the Lingnan. The restaurant, located in Edmonton, Alberta, … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: James Lim, Executive Director, Philippine International Aid

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Is it Time to Stop Using the Word “Minorities?”

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Ernie

From Phoung Ly for an article at Poynter.org: “Is it time to stop using the term “minorities”? The word has long been used to describe people who are not white. But changing demographics make the term outdated and oxymoronic. […] … Continue reading →

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