http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:45:30 -0700 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:17:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Yo-Filipinos-Take-it-Easy?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner National Treasure; Photo from Contactmusic.comI’m still compiling the not-so-brief op-ed on how I feel about being an Asian-American for API Heritage Month, but I thought I’d give my two cents about Alec Baldwin’s latest PR nig... Philippines API Issues Opinions Alec Baldwin Bong Ravilla Thu, 21 May 2009 12:17:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Yo-Filipinos-Take-it-Easy?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m5d4-May-is-APA-Asian-PacificIslander-American-Heritage-Month?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Old Wing Luke, courtesy of ChinatownConnection.com.As the title above states, May is APA Heritage Month and people are celebrating in different ways.  One of my favorite websites, Angryasianman.com, is hosting the “30 Most Influential Asia... API Issues Mon, 04 May 2009 16:36:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m5d4-May-is-APA-Asian-PacificIslander-American-Heritage-Month?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Event-Tiny-Toones-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Tiny Toones Cambodia; from Seattle Times.Tiny Toones is a troupe of b-boys (or breakdancers for the general public) who have been taught by a former gang member who sought to reform himself upon deportation from the United States back to Cambodia.&nb... Events Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:40:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Event-Tiny-Toones-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m4d2-In-Seattle-Progress-Equals-Potential-Gentrification?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Condo Overlord Illustration from NoiseTank.comEver since my family immigrated here in the mid-to-late 70’s, we’ve spread out all over the region, resting our collective heads in the North Seattle area (Ballard, Shoreline, Lake City) to th... API Issues Neighborhoods Construction Fake Progress Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:14:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m4d2-In-Seattle-Progress-Equals-Potential-Gentrification?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Seattle-Now-a-One-Newspaper-Town-But-not-really?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Photo from the Seattle Times.Today is a historical event in Seattle history, though not the fun kind.  The Seattle P-I will run their final print issue today before shifting entirely online.  As a person who got their start in print journal... Opinions Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:23:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Seattle-Now-a-One-Newspaper-Town-But-not-really?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d12-John-Cho--the-New-Bruce-Lee?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner John Cho (top left) is Sulu in the Star Trek RebootCould John Cho be the new icon for young Asian-American boys coming up in today’s wacky multimedia world?  I suppose it’s a possibility.  While Cho is the furthest thing from a ... API Issues Asians in Film Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:05:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d12-John-Cho--the-New-Bruce-Lee?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Open-Calls?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Photo borrowed from Ohio State Univ. websiteHello Examinerinos,I’m working on a few pieces for NW Asian Weekly and I would love some participation from the three of you who read this on a regular basis.  I’m doing some stories on: in... Seattle Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:08:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Open-Calls?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Event-NaFFAA-REGION-XII-Meet-and-Greet?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Photo from Nationalradio.comThe National Federation of Filipino American Associations is hosting an event at the end of March where people can meet Q13 Fox News anchor, Maria Arcega-Dunn, as well as mingle amongst each other as the NaFFAA celebrates ... Events API Issues Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:57:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Event-NaFFAA-REGION-XII-Meet-and-Greet?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Locke-to-Possibly-Lock-Down-DC?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Image taken from MetroKC.gov.It was announced yesterday that former Washington governor, Gary Locke, was to be tapped as the latest nominee for the Secretary of Commerce.  This is, of course, a huge coup for Asian-Americans, but definitely a hug... Asian-American Politicians API Issues Gary Locke Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:40:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Locke-to-Possibly-Lock-Down-DC?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Dancing-on-the-Valentine?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Dancing on the Valentine 4I don’t do this very often, but Chop Suey is hosting an event on Saturday, February 14th called, “Dancing on the Valentine.”  There are a ton of great bands playing including longtime Seattle favorites... Events Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:45:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Dancing-on-the-Valentine?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Asian-Dating-in-Seattle-Revisited?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Borrowed from Romance-Tips-for-Woman.com[Please keep in mind that this entire post is based from personal observation and pure boredom.  If there’s any hard data to back up this op-ed, feel free to look for it.]About 10 years ago, the Seat... API Issues Stereotype Opinions Stereotypes Romance dating Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:03:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m2d2-Asian-Dating-in-Seattle-Revisited?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d28-The-Year-of-the-Ox-Festivities?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Lunar New Years HandbillHave you ever been to a Lunar New Year Celebration in Seattle?  It gets kind of crazy.  The streets are packed, as are the restaurants, but it’s fun and it’s something I highly recommend people participat... Events Seattle new year International District Chinatown Lunar New Year Year of the Ox Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:19:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d28-The-Year-of-the-Ox-Festivities?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d21-Jennifer-8-Lee--Genius-or-Whats-with-FilipinoAmerican-Restaurants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner LumpiaI was going to write about this two weeks ago before I was bogged down by work and such, but I saw this video of Jennifer 8. Lee (by way of Angryasianman.com) recalling the history of Chinese-American cuisine.  It’s pretty interestin... Philippines Seattle API Issues Opinions Restaurants Food Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:22:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d21-Jennifer-8-Lee--Genius-or-Whats-with-FilipinoAmerican-Restaurants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Adventures-in-the-International-District?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Photo from Chinatownconnection.com; SeattleWhen I was younger, I spent a lot of time in the International District, or better known to my family as Chinatown, since my paternal grandparents lived there.  Over time, I’ve been amazed at the ... Seattle API Issues International District Chinatown Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:21:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Adventures-in-the-International-District?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2008m12d31-Oh-New-Years?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner Photo Uncredited, but Cool.Most of the world is celebrating New Years this evening, while the world’s most populated nation is waiting another two months; still, one can’t help but think of the best way to celebrate.  Except for me.&... API Issues new year Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:19:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-480-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner~y2008m12d31-Oh-New-Years?cid=exrss-Seattle-Asian-Community-Examiner