Commerce Briefs
December 31, 2007
Asian Business Association Elects Leaders
The Asian Business Association of Los Angeles selected its new leadership for 2008. Read more
It’s So Easy to Say Good-bye
December 31, 2007
Dear Q: A co-worker is about to leave our company in a few weeks for another job, but in the meantime, he’s been complaining incessantly to me about how unchallenging it is to work here, how lazy everyone is, and how much he’s looking forward to going to his new (and, admittedly, sweet) job. Read more
APA Person of the Year: Michael Yaki
December 31, 2007
Looking back on 2007, several Asian Pacific Americans have broken new ground and made significant gains for themselves and the APA community. Certainly, the Indian American and newly-elected Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, fits that description. Read more
Employment Forecast
December 31, 2007
CHU SLOWLY: We end the year with San Francisco’s only Asian Pacific American supervisor, albeit interim, gradually bolstering her legislative resume and visibility. The longer Carmen Chu stays, the better shot she has to go from interim to permanent supe by winning a yet-to-be-scheduled retention election (if Mayor Newsom makes her permanent after Ed Jew is formally ousted). Read more
Cisco CEO Connects Asian American Multi-Tech Group
December 31, 2007
Santa Clara, Calif. – “The emerging markets are leading the future,” Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers told the audience at the annual Asian American Multi-Technology Association conference on December 12. Read more
Letters to the Editor
December 30, 2007
Lack of APA Movie Stars
I agree that Asians in general do not support APA actors and actresses (“Where Are the APA Movie Stars?” Reel Stories, Dec. 14). Regarding speaking with my wallet, I, for one, refused to pay to see Tom Cruise be a hero in Japan (The Last Samurai), wimpy Ralph Macchio beat up on much stronger Asian men and win the affection of Tamlyn Tomita (Karate Kid 2), or Ethan Hawke act the hero to weak Asians (Snow Falling on Cedars). Read more
New Year’s Resolutions
December 30, 2007
As we close out 2007, let’s also look ahead to the New Year. Here are a few suggestions for your New Year’s resolutions.
Get involved in the political process. With the presidential election in November, opportunities abound to get involved in candidates’ campaigns, as well as in the issues of voting rights and language access at the polls. Read more
Museum Teaches Culture Through Martial Arts
December 30, 2007
“We’re a very kid-friendly place,” says Michael Matsuda, president and founder of the Martial Arts History Museum. Indeed, the museum, which celebrated the grand opening of its first permanent location in October, is well-positioned to appeal to the under-12 crowd. Read more
2006 Tax Law Secret
December 29, 2007
In August 2006, President George W. Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which has been kept a dark secret in spite of a win-win provision for charitable organizations and some taxpayers buried in it. Read more
Keeping It Simple: Shangri-La Vegetarian Restaurant
December 29, 2007
The clamorous Irving Street strip of San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood has long been a destination to indulge in an outstanding selection of businesses. Here, one will find Vietnamese phô, Irish pubs, Hong Kong movies, and tapioca drink joints, just to name a few. Then, there’s Shangri-La Vegetarian Restaurant — a humble eating establishment that has been around since 1978, offering an array of vegetarian and vegan-friendly Chinese dishes. Read more
Arts Briefs
December 28, 2007
Jamie Chung Cast in ‘Dragonball’ Movie
HOLLYWOOD — Korean American actress Jamie Chung will star in next year’s live-action movie adaptation of Dragonball, the popular Japanese comic. Read more
Calendar: 12/28/07
December 28, 2007
Korean Buddhist Art
EVENT: AsiaAlive
DESCRIPTION: Painting demonstrations and hands-on activities by Korean monks/ artists Seol Min-seunim, Myung Chunseunim and Sung Ryunseunim. Visitors Read more
