Good On Paper
August 31, 2008
9SpotMonk’s Letterpress Stationary
If you are looking for invitations or cards with an Asian feel without the corny, stereotypical Asian design, 9SpotMonk has what you need.
Based in Glen Rock, NJ, Vivian Leung and sister Tiffany specialize in letterpress printing to make anything from greeting cards to wedding invitations. Read more
Bay Area Fun and Fundraisers
August 31, 2008
Spinning around as fast as it can, the Bay Area Merry-Go-Round has no shortage of fun and fund-raisers for worthy charitable causes, with at least ten major fundraisers in the next six weeks.
Kicking off with an extravagant first-time event, the Board members of the new University of California, San Francisco, Asian Heart and Vascular Center hosted a VIP Gourmet Dinner and Reception at the Asian Art Museum on August 21. Read more
Letters to the Editor: JROTC Debate Continues, Bilingual Education, Nerds Rule, Asian Actors Upstaged, I Want My iaTV!
August 31, 2008
JROTC Debate Continues
Nelson Lum’s letter (Letters to the Editor, August 24) attacks Eric Mar for voting against JROTC and claims that the JROTC program “has a 98 percent college enrollment rate.” But Army General Eric K. Shinseki said, “Our indications are about 30 percent of those youngsters…end up joining the Army.” Former Defense Secretary William Cohen said, “JROTC is one of the best recruiting devices we could have.” Read more
Kimochi Home and Eagle Scout Bench Project
August 30, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO — Three new wooden benches now sit on the back patio at Kimochi Home, a residential/day care/respite facility in Japantown, thanks to the efforts of Michael Quan and fellow Troop 29 Eagle Scouts from the San Francisco Buddhist Church.
The Kimochi Home/Eagle Scout Bench Project was initiated in March by Quan, who raised funds to cover the cost of the materials for the benches and brass placards in memory of Jean Haruko Tsuchiya. Read more
Chinatown’s Not Organic Enough
August 30, 2008
Dear Q,
I am not a politically correct person, but I had an argument with my husband about the quality of the meat and produce that we buy in Chinatown.
I know that San Francisco has one of the best Chinatowns, but I have done a little research online, based on the trucks and deliveries that I’ve seen dropping off goods to some of the larger stores and Read more
Secret Asian Man
August 30, 2008
Sydney Orchestra “Synched” 2000 Olympics Performance (too)
August 29, 2008
“What is the big deal!! When you do a live show it is sometimes neccessary to fill in with prerecord section in some instances,” cries Robyn, a commenter on a Canadian news outlet, in response to recent news about the 2000 Sydney Olympic opening performance. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra officially acknowledged that their performance during the opening ceremonies was “entirely prerecorded” and that part of the music was recorded by another symphony: their rivals, Melbourne. Members of the Asian American community respond, “If there was so much controversy about the Chinese lip-syncing or “faking” performances in Beijing, why isn’t there any fuss about the Australians in Sydney?” is there a double standard? If so, why? Read more
Political Jiujitsu - Obama & Biden, McCain & Palin
August 29, 2008
With just 60+ days left in the presidential race, various media outlets have been using “political jiujitsu” (a term coined by political scientist in 1973 Gene Sharp that basically means to throw your opponent off balance with a strategic political tactic or maneuver). Among the more surprising “techniques” that created a buzz in media were the candidates’ VP nominations of Sen. Joe Biden of Deleware and governor of Alaska Sarah Palin. Some political analysts Read more
Daily Dose: 08/29/08
August 29, 2008
» Filipino Man Sentenced For Writing Racial Hate Letters
» Forum for Communities of Color During the RNC
» Assemblywoman Ma’s Legislation Passed by State Assembly
» Arrests Made in Cemetery Thefts in Colma
» APA’s Perform in Community Classical Music Concert
» Chinese Cultural Center Film Screening and Workshop
» Nishikori Makes Name for Himself at U.S. Open
» Gold-Medalist Chinese Gymnast Not Upset by Age Controversy
» Asian American Journalist Association in Search of Executive Director
» Chinese Police Arrest Three Over Xinjiang Killings
» Thai Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
» Ayala Museum to Create Monument for Filipino Icon Ninoy Aquino
Calendar: 08/29/08
August 29, 2008
Ming Dynasty Treasures
EVENT: Special exhibition at the Asian Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: The Asian Art Museum is showing a unique exhibition of more than 200 Ming treasures from China’s finest museums, including rare objects from the Forbidden City in Beijing. From jades and porcelains to jewelry and paintings, the grandeur of the Ming court is yours to discover.
DETAILS: Through September 21, Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., San Francisco
CONTACT: asianart.org Read more
Committed Relationship, Unprotected Sex
August 29, 2008
Study shows Chinese American women have fewer partners, low knowledge of HIV
A recent study has found that the age of first intercourse for college-aged Chinese and Chinese American women in Northern California was about 17, mirroring the national average age of 17.3 for women ages 18 to 44. Read more
Underdog: Organic hot dogs
August 29, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO — Sometimes quality is all it takes to make something truly special.
Just ask Rizza Punzalan, the charming and friendly bandana-wearing owner of the Sunset District’s Underdog, which bills itself as “the organic sausage joint.”
“We’re more than a restaurant, we’re a movement,” Punzalan said with a stern look. Customers of the restaurant’s healthy delights often become friends and a part of the community. Read more
