Monthly Archives: October 2010

Carly Fiorina, Congressman Joseph Cao, State Controller John Chiang & Others Address APAPA Voter Forum

Posted on October 8, 2010 by John

A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to attend the 9th Annual Voters Education and Candidates Forum at California State University, Sacramento at the student union sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA). APAPA had … Continue reading →

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Onigiri (Rice Ball) Stud Earrings

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Moye

We don’t know why these adorable onigiri friends look so moody but we’d still want to wear them every day. The stud earrings ($12) are made from glossy resin sealed plastic and measure only 3/8″ thick.  We only wish they … Continue reading →

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Nobel Peace Prize Award Leads to Chinese Censorship

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Tim

This years Nobel Peace Prize was awarded this Friday to Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese human rights activist currently serving his fourth jail sentence in China. The award sparked immediate reaction from the Chinese government condemning the Norwegian Nobel Committee and … Continue reading →

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Beau Sia Reminds You To ‘Check Yo Self!’ (and Register to Vote)

Posted on October 8, 2010 by jozjozjoz

A few weeks ago, the first “Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote” (AAPI Rock the Vote) was staged in Los Angeles, featuring many amazing performers and artists who reminded us of the importance of voting. It was a star-studded … Continue reading →

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Is North America Ready for Japanese Heavy Metal Band X-Japan?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Xxxtine

Yoshiki stands in his rightful place setting the stage for X-Japan The second last stop of their first North American tour, X-Japan rocked Toronto’s Massey Hall last night. I’ll admit, I know very little about X-Japan. What I do know … Continue reading →

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Inogu Fabrics’ 5 Birds in Skyline Shirt

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Moye

Subtle but deep is just one way to describe the T-shirts from Inogu Fabrics, a new clothing company that focuses on the history of Asian art and myth to inspire their designs. Their latest collection, Beasts and Blossoms, draws on … Continue reading →

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Help Fund MILLIONS: A Web Series

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Moye

Producing, directing, filming and editing an original web series isn’t easy work, and that’s why filmmaker Andrew Chung needs your help. They’re currently on Kickstarter to help find $8,000 in funding for their new web project, MILLIONS, a series that … Continue reading →

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Stress Relieving Edamame Keychain

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Moye

So, this Stress Relieving Edamame Keychain ($4.99) hasn’t been clinically prove to lower your anxiety levels, but it is highly addicting and way better than that annoying shaking-leg-tick that you do. No, really, it’s annoying. Stop shaking your leg. Squeeze … Continue reading →

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Peter Rouse: The First Asian American White House Chief of Staff

Posted on October 7, 2010 by John

Last week, President Obama’s White House Chief of Staff for almost two years, Rahm Emanuel, resigned to move back to his hometown of Chicago in order to run for mayor next year. In his place comes Washington insider and veteran … Continue reading →

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UC Davis Cancer Center Wins Grant to Focus on Asian-Americans

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jeff

The UC Davis Cancer Center has won a $5.6 million grant to establish the National Center for Reducing Asian American Cancer Health Disparities, the only such center in the United States. It is a timely creation of such a center, … Continue reading →

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All Eyes on K-Town’s Scarlet Chan

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Edward

K-Town Exclusive: Spotlight on Scarlet First, check out the MTV Iggy spotlight feature on Scarlet Chan, one of the cast members of the upcoming K-Town reality television show. Now, let any honest opinions of Scarlet Chan and the K-Town reality … Continue reading →

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Fuzzy Domo Slippers

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Moye

Sometimes it’s just not enough to sit back, prop your feet up and relax. That’s when you add a little Domo in your life, and the perfect way to do that is with this pair of Domo slippers ($19.99). It … Continue reading →

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