Monthly Archives: April 2012

CC Made Artisanal Caramels

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

This week’s “inspirasian” story is about professional-turned-entrepreneur Cassandra Chen. Born in Shanghai, Cassandra graduated from UC Davis and worked in finance. She ditched her business attire for chef pants, taking stints to work as line cooks in fine restaurants. At … Continue reading →

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RSVP For The Bay Area Screening Of ‘Detention’ With Joseph Kahn Q&A

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dino-Ray

Attention San Francisco Bay Area! There will be a FREE advanced screening of Detention on Thursday, April 13! As an added bonus, director Joseph Kahn will be there immediately after the screening for a Q&A moderated by yours truly! (That … Continue reading →

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HBO’s Girls Reminds Us That The Only Ones Who Matter Are White

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Moye

Editors Note 1/31/2013: The YouTube videos embedded have been swapped out with different clips since the original videos are no longer available. –Joz There’s a lot of hype around Lena Dunham’s new HBO series, Girls. And I refuse to be … Continue reading →

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“Cards of Legend” Legend of Zelda Playing Cards

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

There are few universes which could justify to be labeled “epic”, but the lands of Miyamoto’s Legend of Zelda series is definitely one of those few deserving. The lore and characters extend to more than Link, Zelda and Ganondorf. From … Continue reading →

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Organ Trafficking In Asia: The Poor Sells Organs and Ends Up Ill

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Mary

Imagine you are in this scenario: your family member or you need an organ transplant. In America, Canada, and even many parts of the world; you would have to be lucky for a generous organ donor to donate the organ … Continue reading →

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Nikki Haley On The Colbert Report: Can’t Is Not an Option, My American Story

Posted on April 9, 2012 by John

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Nikki Haley www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive I caught Stephen Colbert’s interview of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley on The Colbert Report. This was … Continue reading →

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Appeals Court Upholds California’s Ban On Affirmative Action

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jeff

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California’s Proposition 209’s ban on Affirmative Action.  Proposition 209 has withstood a number of attempts to overturn it, including California bill SB 185.  The plaintiffs in this latest appeal cited a 50% drop … Continue reading →

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Having An Asian Moment: John Cho In The Total Recall Trailer

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Dino-Ray

I liked the 1990 movie adaptation of Total Recall (which, by the way, is based on the story We Can Remember It for You Wholesale by Philip K. Dick). I wasn’t a HUGE fan, but I liked it because it … Continue reading →

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“Let’s Plant” T-Shirt

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Guest Writer

Godzilla, of all monsters, should know how important it is to treat the environment well. After all, he was the byproduct of nuclear fallout and waste. It must feel bad for people to run away from you all the time, … Continue reading →

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What You Do Reflects Badly On All of Us

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

I admit that I cringe whenever I see or hear of an Asian Pacific Islander (API) doing something stupid, embarrassing, or downright immoral and unlawful. I always feel as though it reflects badly on myself. Like when that kid shot … Continue reading →

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Stress Relief Baoding Balls

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Guest Writer

Whether you are a student with finals coming up or a person that experiences stress very often, Chinese Baoding Balls ($6-10) will often help relieve that stress. Similar to a stress ball, these baoding balls are also very relaxing when … Continue reading →

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Marion Barry and His Issue Against “Dirty Asian Shops”

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Edward

After celebrating his win today in the Democratic primary for the Ward 8 on the D.C. Council, Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry made this particular comment at his victory party: “We got to do something about these Asians … Continue reading →

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