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Asian American Commercal Watch: Is Hyundai’s Asian “Family” Racist or Not?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7mFtZI7mBM By Adam Recently, I’ve seen quite a few commercials by Asian car dealerships using Asian-American actor, probably because many Americans see Asians as “good with cars and technology.” However, this commercial really stuck out to me because of the … Continue reading

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Casio G Shock G8900A-7

Wristwatches have been in existence since the 1970s and one of the major brands we saw in this industry line was the G Shock by Casio. The first G Shock was invented by Kikuo Ibe, a Japanese engineer, and many … Continue reading

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Scandal – Scandal Show

You’ve heard their song “Harakuze” on Bleach, now you can get their album on Amazon! This week Scandal – Scandal Show ($8.99) goes on sale, complete with their hit song. Like Bleach theme song alum, YUI, these J-Rock girls show … Continue reading

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Higo Pocket Knife

They don’t make things like they used to… or do they? The Higo Knife ($60) by Miyamoto Manufacturing Co. has a story dating back to 1920. Originally developed by Tasaburo Murakami in 1894, this all purpose tool is still made … Continue reading

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Staple Apparel Spring/Summer 2012

This week we are excited to present a look at New York City company Staple Design’s Spring/Summer 2012 apparel collection. “Theology” is the theme, centered around bible verse Mark 8:36, which is printed on a hidden label inside every shirt. … Continue reading

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Bay Area Giveaway: Advanced Screening Tickets for ‘Jiro Dreams Of Sushi’

UPDATE 3/18/2012: Congrats to the winners: A. Liou, Bryan, hasejunji, Tom L., Komo, Joy H., Jeanette Y, Justin R, Vivian C, Jason B! Featured in the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and receiving rave reviews from the likes of Anthony Bourdain, … Continue reading

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Their Better Halves? Interracial Marriage Among Female Asian American Writers

By Leeland Lee Over the past few decades the canon of the Asian American experience has been built, in large part, from the work of contemporary female writers like Amy Tan, Maxine Hong Kingston and Gish Jen. More recent arrivals … Continue reading

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Hidden Wall Safe

We all know criminals aren’t the smartest people on the block, but even the slyest thief would have a hard time finding your valuables in this Hidden Wall Safe ($7.99). This tricky hidey hole is a small and discrete wall … Continue reading

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East West Players Announce Faces of the Future Playwriting Competition Winners

This review was originally posted on Blogging Los Angeles and has been republished here with permission. By Chris The LA-based Asian-American theater group East West Players recently announced winners of their “Faces of the Future” playwriting competition. The competition “explores … Continue reading

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Chipping at the Walls: Working In Hollywood

By Harrison I grew up Chinese-Canadian in the 1970s. This was not the Canada you might think of – liberal, progressive, gay marriage and legal pot. It was still very proudly a member of the British Commonwealth, where racism was … Continue reading

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Hibiska T-Shirt

When people described the hibiscus as a trumpet flower, they didn’t really mean it. Some people take things a little too literally though, resulting in this Hibiska T-shirt ($23.52). Acting on the pun, it combines two things that are common … Continue reading

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Lucky Peach magazine

The growing prevalence of food culture has put America long past the days of grilled cheese (-product) sandwiches and unfulfilling TV dinners. We know the difference between macaroon and macaron, that grass-fed beef tastes better, and why Monsanto needs to … Continue reading

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