Author Archives: Janice

About Janice

Janice Luo is pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at Antioch University. She is originally from Northern California and seems to be locked in a love/hate relationship with Los Angeles, the city in which she lives.

Pakistani Actress Veena Malik Sues FHM India Over Nude Photos

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Janice

Veena Malik, a Pakistani actress and comedian who is considered a feminist figure and household name in her country, is suing FHM India magazine for £1.27 million for its December cover photo of her, which she alleges was morphed and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Lifestyles, TV | 1 Comment

Asian Americans on Reality Television: Work of Art – Next Generation

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Janice

Bravo TV’s reality show Work of Art – Next Generation (Wednesdays at 6pm), now in its second season, is the art version of Project Runway. Every week a group of emerging artists living together in a Manhattan apartment are given … Continue reading →

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Tsujita LA (Artisan Noodle) Ramen Review

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Janice

Finally! After months of being teased by the words “artisan noodle” and luscious HD photos of bowls of ramen in the window, Tsujita opened for lunchtime ramen service at the end of October. The first U.S. shop to open from … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Local, Reviews, Southern California | 2 Comments

Rachael Yamagata’s “Chesapeake” Album Review

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Janice

Rachael Yamagata knows heartbreak. You can tell it’s always under her skin and most of her songs emit it. The part Japanese singer-songwriter from Virginia began her solo music career after she fell in love with a band member of … Continue reading →

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