Monthly Archives: December 2009

Holiday Wishbook: Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center Needs Sewing Machines

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jeff

The San Jose Mercury News has a holiday wishbook where they talk about people in need and how people can help them.  One group in the wishbook is the Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center in San Jose’s Japan Town.   The senior … Continue reading →

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More on the South Philadelphia High School Attacks

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Jason Having grown up on the East Coast in Washington D.C., which is a fairly multi-cultural community, I was shocked to hear about the assaults and beatings on about 30 Asian students at South Philadelphia High School. Fights broke … Continue reading →

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Ramen Baths, Now With Video! WTF?

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Moye

Japanese Noodle Bath by DiagonalView There’s one thing to love ramen, but it’s a whole separately issue when it comes to wanting to bathe in it. We’ve posted about the exclusive noodle bath at Yunessun Spa in Japan, but here’s … Continue reading →

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Terrance Watanabe: The Biggest Loser in Las Vegas

Posted on December 5, 2009 by John

Wall Street Journal has the incredible story of 52-year-old Japanese American Terrance Watanabe, believed to have the biggest losing streak in Las Vegas history – losing an estimated overall total of $127 million in gambling, of which $112 million dollars … Continue reading →

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The Netbook Phenomenon

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Tim

My mom told me that when I was younger, she worried that I would be the one child who didn’t get to travel, didn’t get to see the world. Both my sisters had already done Europe before they graduated from … Continue reading →

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UCSF honors Japanese American students interned during World War II

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Efren

In the first move of its kind since the early 1970s, the University of California at San Francisco has given honorary degrees to 68 Japanese American students who were forced to leave the campus because of the internment of West … Continue reading →

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From the Tumblr: Paintings by Gaeko of Korean Rap Duo Dynamic Duo

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Guest Writer

The 8Asians tumblr highlights Asians [& uber talented non-Asians] who draw, dance, build, film, sing, write, invent, paint, teleport, and of course, tumble. It’s curated by Jun, Moye and Ernie.

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Volkswagen

Posted on December 3, 2009 by John

Volkswagen’s latest entertaining ad campaign is their “Sign Then Drive” event where you can get a Jetta, CC, or Tiguan for “practically just your signature.” I’ve actually test driven a Lexus with an Asian American car saleswoman before, so I … Continue reading →

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[Dec 3] MIAMI: ART ASIA

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Guest Writer

In its second year, ART ASIA Miami (December 2-6, 2009) is taking place at the renowned SOHO STUDIOS in the gallery district of Wynwood. With a new curatorial and educational focus that culminates in the landmark exhibition titled Truly Truthful, ART ASIA features participating galleries and artists from over 15 countries such as Korea, China, Japan, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Lebanon, Pakistan, Taiwan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Switzerland, France, and the US. ART ASIA and the exhibition Tru… Continue reading →

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Asian Poses Gone Overboard: Kawaii Klock

Posted on December 3, 2009 by jee

I’m no history buff, but I do know that mankind has made some awesome advancements in telling time. We’ve gone from sun dial clocks to big-hand, little-hand clocks, to digital clocks. The wonderful world of fashion has done a lot … Continue reading →

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[Dec 5] SOUTHERN CA: Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Guest Writer

FILIPINO HOOPS AND HERITAGE NIGHT
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers

HIGHLIGHTS
* Meet the first and only Filipino-American basketball player to ever play in the NBA, former NBA 1st Round Draft Pick, Golden State Warrior/Indiana Pacer – RAYMOND TOWNSEND!
* Tickets include a free Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night “Collector’s Edition” T-Shirt (additional T-shirts available for purchase) and seating in special FHHN sections
* Special Meet & Greet for Lower Leve… Continue reading →

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Gaysians in Government: Alex Wan Elected to Atlanta City Council

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Ernie

Wow, maybe December is “National Get Elected to a Civic Post if You’re a Gaysian” Month: only a day after Campbell, California officially elected Evan Low as the country’s youngest Asian-American and gay mayor,  Alex Wan has become the first … Continue reading →

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