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Not Your Mother’s Wedding
Ed Wang chose August 8 to propose to Tara Prigge, because in numerology, 8-8 represents prosperity and luck. Months later, invitations to their wedding in Washington, D.C., carried the “double happiness” symbol. But that was about as Chinese as the couple envisioned their nuptials to be.
The groom’s parents, originally from Taiwan, pushed hard for a […] -
Asian Wedding Traditions
Indian
Hindu ceremonies span several days involving more than a dozen rituals, including the mehndi lagwana when the bride’s hands and feet are decorated with henna. Some believe that the depth of the henna’s color indicates how well a bride will be treated by her mother-in-law. The longer the color lasts, the less likelihood of a […] -
Katana-Ya: Authentic Japanese Ramen
Katana-Ya, in the upscale Nob Hill District, has created a fan base of its own. While most Americans associate ramen as the square package block of noodles for budget eats, authentic ramen involves master chefs who demonstrate this craft with delicate skills. Forty years ago in Japan, master ramen chef and owner Yoshiaki Noto began […]
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Asian Nights: 07/04/08
Friday, JULY 4
Anon Salon: ‘Sky of Diamonds’
Details: Temple, 540 Howard St., San Francisco, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., 21+
Music: Hip-hop, rap, house
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Congressman Honda Karaokes Into His 67th Year
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Congressman Mike Honda kick-started his 67th year on June 28 with an afternoon fund-raiser and birthday celebration at Gordon Biersch Brewery in San Jose.
Donations ranging from $125 to $4,600 were suggested to attend the event, where over 100 guests gathered to commemorate the “seventh anniversary of (Honda’s) 60th birthday,” tour the […] -
Secret Asian Man
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Daily Dose 7/3/08
»AsianWeek Market Report
»Filipino Community Protest Philippine President Arroyo’s Visit
»Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Announces Fellowship
»Olympian Taylor Takata Offers Judo Clinic
»David Chui Endorsed By Asian American Bar Association
»Local Ikebana International Member Receives Award of Honor
»San Francisco pastor Reyes-Chow elected moderator of 218th GA
»America’s Largest Asian- Language Broadcaster Honored
»Korean Choir Director Lee Promotes Overseas Performances
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Largest Asian American Business Opportunity Conference Held in D.C.
The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation held its 23rd Anniversary CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference on May 27 through 29 at the Hilton Washington hotel in Washington, D.C.
PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, who served as the conference chair, U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, U.S. Homeland Security […] -
Tila: Happily-Never-After III
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tila Nguyen who understood that her name just wouldn’t do for her blonde ambitions and the stardom in her eyes. So she renamed herself Tila Tequila, posed for Playboy.com, became the most popular person on MySpace, released a single about ex-boyfriends and stripper gal pals, […]
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Presidential Campaign Update
Texan At-Large Delegate Ramey Ko, founder of Asian Americans for Obama, felt the need to pinch himself after Sen. Obama’s success at the Iowa caucuses.
He claims that, throughout his life, he has grown accustomed to seeing his party lose, but this campaign has instilled a sense of faith within him that has continued to blossom […] -
We Were Right — And Wrong
Two prominent Asian Pacific American players in post-9/11 policy and military strategy made encore appearances over the past two weeks — one in the spotlight and one in the background.
Former Justice Department attorney John Yoo, who wrote the 2002 and 2003 memos providing a legal basis for aggressive interrogation techniques of terror suspects, appeared on […] -
Eric Mar’s Mahjong Tile and JROTC Kids
Eric Mar kicked off his November campaign for District 1 supervisor with more than 150 supporters last Saturday at Argonne Elementary in the Richmond. Eight-year old daughter Jade, adorned in a pink “Richmond” sweatshirt, scooted around on her skate shoes as daddy and his political allies - like emcee and school board candidate Sandra Lee […]
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