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Tony Taguba and the Truth About Abu Ghraib
The week after boldly ending his silence on Abu Ghraib in a New Yorker interview, Antonio Taguba was in San Francisco last Sunday, dressed casually in an open-neck shirt and blue jeans, overshadowed by the New York Yankees and the Gay Pride Parade.
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Pre-Teen Dynamite Duo Challenge CBS Survivor and Radio Host
With balls capable of traveling 69 miles per hour, 11-year-old table tennis players Lily Zhang and Ariel Hsing had Yau-Man Chan of CBS Survivor Fiji exclaiming, “My pride is at stake!” alongside doubles partner Ed Baxter of KGO-AM 810 as they played at an exhibition in San Francisco.
The June 19 lunchtime match promoted the […] -
Let’s Be Frank: Hot Dog Eaters are No Weenies
Fifteen of America’s finest competitive eaters traveled to Cinemark Theaters – Century 20 in Daly City in an effort to win the title of California Hot Dog-Eating Champion.
In the spirit of gurgitation, the eaters donned shirts parodying the traditional Uncle Sam slogan: apparently in the world of competitive eats, the Uncle wants you… to eat […] -
Letters to the Editor
Ed Jew Reaction
It certainly appears that another agenda is being played out here (”Voices from the Community: Jew Case Reveals Racism,” June 22). Strange that Ed Jew fought against the sewer-rate hike, and then we see that his father’s property had an unusually high water bill. Perhaps a water leak or perhaps a vengeful water […] -
Anime TV Podcast
The Internet is full of anime-related podcasts. Many are done from the bedrooms of zealous otaku, but as any podhead knows, it’s hard to find good quality podcast programming. Anyone who likes anime should check out Anime TV, hosted by former Power Ranger and current anime voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch.
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Obama Apologizes For Indian American Memo Gaffe
SNOW JOB: Wondering whom the GOP might want to face among Democratic White House wannabes in ‘08″ Last week, White House spokesperson Tony Snow came to the defense of Democratic contender Barack Obama, when a reporter asserted that Indian Americans have been “very angry that Senator [Barack] Obama and his campaign has [sic] been calling […]
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True Americans
Heroes are often made during times of war, but not all heroes are forged in the violence of combat. Asian and Pacific Islander American soldiers fighting in Iraq have demonstrated their courage and patriotism to our nation. Hundreds have lost their lives, and thousands more have suffered injury on the battlefield.
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Chen Pushes Chinese Culture as Reality
The Chinese Culture Center has undergone many changes in the past few years. Aside from a facilities renovation, the center now has a new executive director, Sabina Chen.
Chen came to Chinatown and the nonprofit world through a position as a grant writer at Chinese for Affirmative Action in 1999. -
The Birth of Chinatown 90210
Shortly after I graduated from college and moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s, I started taking playwriting classes at East West Players, the oldest and most distinguished Asian Pacific American theater.
Most of my fellow classmates were like me: young, passionate and determined to become writers and artists who would embody the next generation […] -
Town Hall Meetings Mark 25 Years Since Vincent Chin’s Murder
Marking the 25th anniversary of Vincent Chin’s murder this month, a series of town halls on hate crimes are taking place in 14 cities during June and July. The events are organized by Asian Pacific Americans for Progress, in partnership with leading civil rights, advocacy and media groups.
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Asian American Corporate Women Taking Care of Business
Last Tuesday, Asian Women in Business held a panel discussion, entitled “Born to Lead: Corporate Women Trailblazers,” at New York City’s Time Warner Center. Over 150 Asian businesswomen, and a few men, heard stories about race and gender relations at work, dealing with male-dominated industries, climbing the corporate ladder, and the balance between work and […]
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Affirmative Action for Dating
Some people seem to think that everything would be in balance if we only smashed racism. But if we look at factors in dating imbalances, what we need is affirmative action in dating, not just pretending to be colorblind. What does American culture value in our guys and gals, and does it give Asian women […]
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Dear Educator – I feel sad that you interpreted my mentioning Fu Man Chu as something negative. Your mention of Fu Man Chu, August 29, is what reminded me of the movie character.
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I found your story exceptionally stimulating - I'm really waiting to reading more of your stuff
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I still don't believe we're "each other's afterthoughts" stats or not. It's a small percentage of AM and BW being attracted to each other, the main reason they never dared to date interracially was because they thought the other gender didn't find them attractive, many thought they were "alone" feeling attracted to BW or AM.
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Laine....I agree...wants to be an M.D. and then own a club?? I don't think she's a CAL student..her grammar isn't the best.
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ha, ha. this is funny. and might i add pretty terrible. whatever happened to manners. i know that people think cryingout for manners is like criticizing hip hop but this letter and scenario is not an instance of it's all good.
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Folks: Both "Honest Reader" and Dan are correct about Georgia attacking South Ossetia first, and, probably, about the casualty numbers as well.
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Also, CS' comments relating this issue to unassimilated immigrants are way off the mark. The LPGA isn't dealing with a "microcosm of broader American issues.
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Respectfully, Bob M. and Doc are just plain wrong and all they're doing is restating the LPGA's faulty and false justification for this rule in place of actual arguments and reasoning.
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A partial victory. I hope this foolish ruling is rescinded completely and soon.
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