Monthly Archives: August 2010

“Charlie Chan: The Untold Story of the Honorable Detective and his Rendezvous with American History”

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Ernie

How much do you know about Charlie Chan — the lyric from the Beastie Boys song? The Asian stereotype with the pencil-thin goatee in the 50s movies? Yunte Huang, the author behind Charlie Chan: The Untold Story of the Honorable … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | 1 Comment

AAPI Voices in Government – Federal, State and Local Perspectives

Posted on August 18, 2010 by John

Panel 1: A Federal Perspective Congressman Mike Honda, Chairman, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Daphne Kwok, Chair of President Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (invited) Gloria Chan, Executive Director, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus This past … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 2 Comments

Mau Studio Sushi Stickers

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Moye

We want sushi on our plates, sushi in our mouths and sushi on any flat surface around! We’re loving these Sushi Stickers ($6) designed by Mau Studios but we can’t decide which one we’d want to eat first. Mmmm, nori … Continue reading →

Posted in Paper | Leave a comment

Chinese Fire Drill: Thoughts on Racism

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Guest Writer

by Lani Valapone Cox The thing about being Asian in North America is no one thinks you’re subjected to any kind of racism. We’re not brown enough so no one is the wiser. I imagine some white people tiptoe around … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations | 33 Comments

Southern California’s Nom Nom Truck Featured on The Great Food Truck Race

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Moye

The Great Food Truck Race kicked off this past weekend on The Food Network, featuring seven of the top gourmet food trucks in a reality show competition that takes them across the country. Hosted by Tyler Florence, the series pits … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Food & Drink, TV | 1 Comment

Pea Pod Plushies by Mochi Studios

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Moye

Not only are peas delicious, but they’re also especially adorable like this plush pair ($26) sewn by Rita Chu’s Mochi Studios. Made from soft plush material with details embroidered by hand, each pea pod is made to order and measures … Continue reading →

Posted in Toys | Leave a comment

Mao’s Last Dancer Movie Premieres This Friday

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jen

…Or the first American movie ever where an Asian male does ballet and falls in love with a beautiful Caucasian female. Mao’s Last Dancer is a movie that is scheduled to appear in some theaters this Friday, August 20, based … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, The Arts | 3 Comments

IDEAS Fundraiser for UCLA Undocumented Immigrant Students

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Improving Dreams, Equality, Access and Success (Ideas) will be having a fundraising reception on August 26 to support UCLA undocumented immigrant students. Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements | 2 Comments

Water Ghosts by Shawna Yang Ryan

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Ernie

Water Ghosts ($8.83), a novel from Berkeley-based Shawna Yang Ryan, is set in the wake of the Immigration Act of 1924, legislation that barred many Chinese women from joining husbands who had immigrated to America in search of work. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Leave a comment

NAAAP 2010 Convention – John Ki, Comedian

Posted on August 16, 2010 by John

Besides seeing Chairman, CEO & President of Sybase John Chen speak last Friday night at the 2010  National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) convention in San Francisco, I had the great pleasure of watching Korean Canadian John Ki perform … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Entertainment | Leave a comment

‘The Expendables’ with Jet Li Tops Box Office With $35 Million

Posted on August 16, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Jet Li stars in the new action-thriller The Expendables, which opened in the United States this weekend to become the number one box office hit. The film took in an estimated $35 million at theaters. Audiences loved this story about … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Bow Coin Purse by MomoFuchi Purses

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Moye

Sass meets edgy meets feminine in this bow coin purse ($12.50) by MomoFuchi which is the perfect size for your credit cards, cash and lip gloss for a night out on the town. We’re loving the contrast between the glittery … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories | Leave a comment