Monthly Archives: May 2008

Yao’s Houston teammates score on Chinese shoe endorsements

As you may or may not know, Yao Ming is a Chinese-national who plays for the NBA for the Houston Rockets. Many popular NBA basketball players have their own sneaker endorsement deals, and Yao Ming is no different – he … Continue reading

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San Francisco: Asian Heritage Street Celebration, Saturday, May 17th

Asian Heritage Street Celebration Japantown, San Francisco Saturday, May 17, 2008. 11am – 6pm http://www.asianfairsf.com/2008/ The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) is organized by the AsianWeek Foundation in cooperation with over 150 organizations in the Asian American community. The AsianWeek … Continue reading

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The Empire Strikes Barack!

In no way am I voicing my political opinion, BUT I am voicing the recent foregone conclusion that Hillary Clinton will not be the Democratic candidate in the post-Bush election, even with the West Virgina win. Also, I am a … Continue reading

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Mike Cho Art Exhibit

Okay, last art-related post for… this week. I really do have other stuff to share, but I wanted to let everyone know about the late Mike Cho’s art exhibit in downtown Los Angeles. Have we discussed his untimely death here … Continue reading

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Quake gives Beijing a chance for dramatic image makeover

Today, there are a few articles in The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal and New York Times discussing the Chinese government response to the earthquake disaster. This past year, China has certainly seen a lot of criticism, ranging … Continue reading

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Weather Channel ex-host Bob Stokes caught in sexual harassment case

The former meteorologist for the Weather Channel, Bob Stokes, had a thing for womanizing according to court documents filed by an ex-cohost, Hillary Andrews. I have to say that I happen to be a Weather Channel junkie and I remember … Continue reading

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Difficult Consequences: Frat Guy Dead from DWI

22-year-old Willie Poon from Binghamton University in upstate New York died this past Saturday after his fraternity brother, 20-year-old Roy Liu drove under the influence, swerved off the road and struck a grove of trees. Both young men were active … Continue reading

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Negativity Against China: Scrutinizing the Scrutiny

In a year that was meant to be prosperous, honorable, and filled with good fortune, China has gotten off to a bad start. Less than six months into 2008, the Middle Kingdom has already experienced significant natural disasters, mounting criticism … Continue reading

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In the U.S., anxious Chinese immigrants follow news of quake

As “reported” yesterday by Ben, there was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake centered in southwestern China on Monday outside of Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province destroying approximately 80 percent of structures in some of the towns and small cities near its … Continue reading

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Monster Art!

Here we go again with more Asian American artists!* One of my uber favorites, Motomichi Nakamura, is having a show at Halycon in Brooklyn and if you’re in the area (unlike me, who will be far far away), definitely check … Continue reading

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Another way to get a good night’s rest.

I can’t be the ONLY one here to have taken these stinky tummy pills to cure stomach aches, gross poop and indigestion, right? I actually used to think Seirogan was just something my mom invented until my college roommate once … Continue reading

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Deaths feared at five thousand in China 7.8 quake

Near Chengdu, China in the Sichuan province, a 7.8 earthquake struck. After shocks were felt all over the country as news spread like wildfire across world news. People everywhere evacuated out to the streets since it is said to be … Continue reading

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