Monthly Archives: October 2011

8Questions with Lucy Walker, Director of The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Being that my mother is from Japan, I feel a connection to that country that many Japanese Americans do not.  So when the earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster hit in March, I felt it in my gut. I was worried not only about … Continue reading →

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California Governor Signs AB 1088, Requiring better Data Collection on Asian Americans

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jeff

California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1088, which requires better data collection on Asian Americans by California state agencies that collect demographic data. An issue with studying the Asian American community is that data from various Asian ethnic groups … Continue reading →

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Fell + Cole: San Francisco Inspired Ice Cream Arrives in Seoul

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jen

When I heard about a new ice cream store that had opened in Seoul, inspired by San Francisco’s gastronomic ice cream shops that are so popular, I put Fell + Cole on my schedule, during my recent vacation to Korea. … Continue reading →

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From Fields to Family: Asian Pacific Americans and Food

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jeff

While Asian American designers, CEOs, and chefs may grab our attention, it becomes easy to forget that many of the first Asian Americans came over as plantation and farm workers.  An exhibition called “From Fields to Family:  Asian Pacific Americans … Continue reading →

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Citrine Droplet Sterling Silver Necklace

Posted on October 12, 2011 by sachi

In an effort to calm down from the cute overload we’ve had in the past few days, we offer up this simple Citrine Droplet Sterling Silver Necklace ($40) by June Shin. The pendant comes on a 16″ silver chain, and … Continue reading →

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Asians on Reality TV: The Amazing Race’s Cindy Chiang

Posted on October 12, 2011 by John

As a fan of The Amazing Race, I was unfortunately traveling abroad for work in Shanghai and missed the premiere of the latest season a few weekends ago. In the past, the Amazing Race has done a terrific job of … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Monopoly Set

Posted on October 11, 2011 by sachi

It’s Monday. And that means that you have the entire week ahead of you: why not break out this Hello Kitty Monopoly Set ($28.21) and start one of the cutest Monopoly games you’ve ever seen? The game tokens include a … Continue reading →

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Governor Jerry Brown Vetoes SB 185

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mary

This past weekend, Jerry Brown signed and vetoed SB 185 among dozens of other bills. His official statement on his decision was the following: I wholeheartedly agree with the goal of this legislation…[However] Our constitutional system of separation of powers … Continue reading →

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8Questions with Brian & Tim Watters of Teruo Artistry

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

If you’ve ever seen me in person, then you know that when I’m not dressed up for work I’m wearing Teruo Artistry clothes. I like it because it’s simple but hip, something I can wear to make me look a … Continue reading →

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“Pow the Panda Polaroid” Necklace

Posted on October 11, 2011 by sachi

We’re not always happy with how pictures of ourselves turn out. Red eye? Check. Bad angle? Check. Weird person making a face in the background? Check. With this Pow the Panda Polaroid Necklace ($12.75), you can have a perfect picture … Continue reading →

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Photojojo Founder Amit Gupta Has Leukemia, Searching for South Asian Bone Marrow Donors

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Ernie

Amit Gupta, founder of popular camera website Photojojo, has been diagnosed with Acute Leukemia, and is appealing to South Asians on the Internet to get swabbed for a possible bone marrow match. The National Bone Marrow Registry has 9.5 million … Continue reading →

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