Category Archives: Southern California

Weekend and Beyond: Blogging and Comics in SF, Movies in NY

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Guest Writer

Weekend Blogging Workshop – This weekend intensive blogging workshop will take you from beginner basics to blog bragging rights. Sign up for one day or both, and get into the blogosphere. Hosted by Hyphen Magazine blog’s Claire Light and Glenda … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Events out in Los Angeles

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Kevin

It seems like Los Angeles has a charity event or fund raising party every other weekend and all of them seem pretty interesting, but it gets pretty difficult to head out to all of them after awhile and they get … Continue reading →

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LA Event: Karaoke Idol for Lodestone Theatre Ensemble

Posted on July 14, 2009 by jozjozjoz

What the heck is “Karaoke Idol?” Well, aside from being a fundraiser to support Lodestone’s 10th (and final!) season and the production of “Closer Than Ever,” it’s a chance to sing and compete for cool prizes. (Of course, there are … Continue reading →

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Judith Hill: The Woman Who Sang “We Are The World” and “Heal the World” at the Michael Jackson Memorial

Posted on July 8, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Though many of my friends were lucky enough to receive tickets for Michael Jackson’s Memorial at Staples Center, I was just grateful to have a job where I could work from home and avoid getting on any roads until it … Continue reading →

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L.A. ticket giveaway: Concert of Korean pop performers Shin Hae Chul and N.EX.T. on July 4

Posted on June 30, 2009 by jozjozjoz

My 4th of July* is usually associated with fireworks, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, and various other events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the good ol’ US of A. If I hadn’t already made plans to be … Continue reading →

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East Coast Asians versus West Coast Asians

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Vannie A couple of years ago back in high school, I attended the National Association of Independent Schools/Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Miami. The purpose of this three to four day conference was to reinforce our racial identities through … Continue reading →

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Caltech Suicide Victims, Both Asians

Posted on June 28, 2009 by jozjozjoz

For many students, June is a month that signifies the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. In the case of graduating students, the end of the school year means the end of one chapter and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education, Health, Lifestyles, Southern California | 26 Comments

Korean High Schooler Tae-hyok Nam is Dodger Blue

Posted on June 20, 2009 by jee

I like to think that I bleed Dodger Blue. I love baseball and I LOVE the Los Angeles Dodgers. While I may not be an expert, I know my around a game enough to surprise the boys who think girls … Continue reading →

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How lame do you have to be to steal a wheelchair?*

Posted on June 19, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Elaine Touch is a beautiful 24 year-old college grad from Long Beach. She aspires for a career in public relations and she’s in the news. Why? Because the custom wheelchair that she relies on to live her life was stolen … Continue reading →

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Paul Fong: California, Apologize for the Persecution of Chinese Immigrants

Posted on June 18, 2009 by John

Paul Fong, “Godfather” of Silicon Valley’s Asian American’s political community and current California State Assembly member, last week introduced resolution ACR 42 calling on the state of California to offer the first formal apology to Chinese Americans for unjust laws … Continue reading →

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This Week: Film Festivals in LA, Eating and Drinking in SF

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Guest Writer

4th Annual Talent 1 Media Film Festival – The Film Festival will feature workshops and films all day at the Japan America Cultural Center, Little Tokyo Downtown LA. (6/13, Los Angeles: More info here.) East West Eats: An Evening with … Continue reading →

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Asian American Whiz Kid: Moshe Kai Cavalin, 11-year-old college grad

Posted on June 10, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Add this guy to the list of people to watch! Moshe Kai Cavalin, the only son of an Israeli father and a Taiwanese mother, is graduating from East … Continue reading →

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