‘The Grudge’ Gets Lost In Translation
October 29, 2004
According to one of the characters in The Grudge, the American remake of the Japanese horror hit Ju-On, the Japanese believe that if someone dies under conditions of extreme rage or sorrow, the power of those emotions will linger long after death and have some dire consequences for any living being who comes in contact with them. Read more
Wang, Belenson Symbolize Huge Mayoral Stakes
October 29, 2004
San Francisco’s District 7 incumbent Supervisor Sean Elsbernd is an appointee of Mayor Gavin Newsom and will be running for the first time for public office to represent the St. Francis Woods, West of Twin Peaks, West Portal and Lake Merced neighborhoods. Read more
Endorsements
October 29, 2004
Sen. Clinton Rallies Kerry Supporters in S.F.
October 22, 2004
SAN FRANCISCO — More than 500 Kerry supporters gathered at the Delancey Street Foundation for a fundraising event with New York Sen. Hillary Clinton. Among the supporters were a handful of Asian Americans. Read more
Walking Down the Wild Side and the Wedding Aisle
October 22, 2004
Known for its energy and cutting-edge fashions, this year’s Macy’s “Passport” fashion show walked on the wild side while raising funds for HIV/AIDS programs. To date, Passport has raised nearly $18 million for research, care, prevention, and education and outreach programs. Read more
Skinny Girls, Bling and Bikers With B.O.
October 22, 2004
Laugh-the-Vote,” a benefit for APIA Vote and their get-out-the-vote efforts, was held on Friday, Oct. 16, at Dot Restaurant in Japantown. In this event sponsored by SBC and AsianWeek, comics poked fun at the stereotypes, habits and the culture of APAs. Read more
Arts Briefs
October 22, 2004
Arroyo Shares the Stage With Trias
MANILA, Philippines — American Idol finalist Jasmine Trias was saluted by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for her singing talent and for being an inspiration to Filipinos everywhere. Read more
Nation Briefs
October 22, 2004
Inouye Threat Forces Vote on Hawaiian Bill
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i’s two Democratic senators gave up the fight to get a Hawaiian-recognition bill passed this year, agreeing instead to take it to a vote next year. Read more
Bay Briefs
October 22, 2004
Chief Fong Wants Her Cops Muzzled
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Police Department wants to change its long-standing policy governing interactions between detectives and the media. Read more
Sports Briefs
October 22, 2004
Kwan to Skip Grand Prix Season Again
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Michelle Kwan is taking a pass on figure skating’s Grand Prix series again.
Global Briefs
October 22, 2004
China, Russia Settle Border Disputes
BEIJING — China and Russia settled the last of their decades-old border disputes during a visit to Beijing by President Vladimir Putin, signing an agreement fixing their 2,700-mile-long border for the first time. Read more
Funny Asians
October 22, 2004
Last Friday, an ensemble of mostly Asian Pacific American comics donated their stand-up routines for a “Laugh-the-Vote” benefit to raise money and awareness for get-out-the-vote efforts. Read more