New and Notable Books
November 28, 2003
Nuclear North Korea: A Debate on Engagement Strategies
By Victor D. Cha and David C. Kang (Columbia University Press) Read more
Keepin’ it Real: Mifune serves up comforting noodles
November 28, 2003
Mifune
1737 Post St. at Buchanan
(inside Kintetsu Mall in Japantown)
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-922-0337 Read more
Art, Urbanized: How Oakland Cambodian Americans made a difference
November 28, 2003
It’s late. I’m at home in Hunters Point, a poor neighborhood in San Francisco. I just got back from my snooty private art school, and I’m pissed. Read more
My Arnold Wishbone
November 28, 2003
It has not been a good week for Hollywooders. As we wait for details to see if Michael Jackson really had an X-rated version of Kindergarten Cop, I want to know if Jacko’s gone Asian Pacific American.
That mug shot reveals one scary looking dude. Read more
A Return to ‘Independence’
November 28, 2003
The closest that most of us will get to winning a coveted Academy Award is standing in front of the mirror and fantasizing about holding that gold statuette and making an emotional acceptance speech in front of millions. Read more
Law’s Anniversary Tied to Citizenship for Civil War Vets
November 28, 2003
In a resolution initiated by Gavin Newsom and co-sponsored by Fiona Ma and Aaron Peskin, the Board of Supervisors voted on Veterans Day to support Congressman Mike Honda’s (D-Calif.) House Joint Resolution 45. Read more
Newsom, Gonzalez Clash
November 28, 2003
The scene outside of the church could have been mistaken for NFL, Sunday, as car horns interrupted chants and hollers of the debate’s attendees. Read more
Journalism of All Colors
November 28, 2003
With San Francisco as its backdrop, the New California Media (NCM) Expo was held Nov. 18-19, and gave people a look at ethnic media, complete with panel discussions on topics such as the ethnic media’s impact on political races, to workshops on how to bridge the generational gap with youth voices. Read more
Police Shoot Mentally Ill Man
November 28, 2003
Residents along the quiet stretch of Commercial Street are still trying to piece together what led to a shooting incident between a San Francisco police officer and a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment and then brandished a pair of scissors at the officer. Read more
10 Reasons I Should Be Reelected
November 28, 2003
One: Under my administration San Francisco neighborhoods are safer now than eight years ago when I became district attorney. Moreover, according to the Department of Justice and the Judicial Council of California, the proper way to gauge the effectiveness of a DA’s office is to measure the conviction rate based on the number of cases charged, not the number of arrests. By that count, our conviction rate is 62.3 percent, which is about average among Bay Area counties. But more important, the crime rate under my administration has fallen dramatically. San Francisco is now one of the safest cities in America. Read more
UC Regents Affirm Comprehensive Review Admissions: Chairman rebuked for questioning qualifications of students
November 28, 2003
UC regents on Nov. 20 endorsed an admissions policy that considers socioeconomic factors and administered a rare public scolding to their chairman, John Moores, who has questioned the “comprehensive review” system. Read more
2003 AsianWeek Gift Guide
November 28, 2003
The holidays are here. It’s time to give thanks and reunite with family — and put on your shopping shoes. Once again, the staff at AsianWeek has compiled a wish list that includes dream gifts and presents we’re more likely to receive. Whatever your taste is, there is sure to be something here that you can add to your own list, too. Read more
