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Pinkberry manages to offend customers with mandarin juicer
Pinkberry customers are up in arms about Asian stereotypes among the Alessi housewares carried by the fro-yo chain. Of particular offense are the Mandarin Juicers, which the Drop the Juicer! Campaign describes as "essentially three-dimensional caricatures of Chinese 'coolies' or laborers who emigrated to the United States well over a century ago." Pinkberry customers are up in arms about Asian stereotypes among the Alessi housewares carried by the fro-yo chain. Of particular offe... more
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Scotland Yard is to be sued for racism
Scotland Yard is to be sued for racism by its most senior Asian officer after mediation talks between the two sides broke down.
The Metropolitan police assistant commissioner, Tarique Ghaffur, will lodge formal papers outlining his complaints with an employment tribunal, it was revealed tonight. Colleagues say there is "compelling" evidence of bullying, discrimination and victimisation against the officer.
Solicitors acting on behalf of Ghaffur informed the force of the move today. The decision leaves the Met commissioner, Sir Ian Blair, facing a painful legal showdown with one of his closest colleagues.
Ghaffur is said to have compiled a dossier detailing what he claims is victimisation by Blair and the police authority chairman, Len Duvall. Both men have denied in the strongest terms that they behaved inappropriately in any way. Scotland Yard is to be sued for racism by its most senior Asian officer after mediation talks between the two sides broke down. ... more -
Body Heat Philippines
(See Photos/Pics)It featured a bikini for girls and swimming trunks portion for the guys. Basically a model search, the winners were chosen through a casual wear and swimwear portion and a Q&A. (See Photos/Pics)It featured a bikini for girls and swimming trunks portion for the guys. Basically a model search, the winners were c... more
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Japan's sales tax may rise due to aging population
In short, the current 5% sales tax will not be enough to pay for the influx of people that will be eligible for aid next fiscal year. The Financial Minster pushes the idea to increase the national sales tax to combat the costs as soon as possible. Prime Minister Fukuda expresses similar concern. Tokyo is already the second most expensive city in the world to live in-- imagine after the tax!
Sooner more than ever, travelers should shop duty-free! In short, the current 5% sales tax will not be enough to pay for the influx of people that will be eligible for aid next fiscal year. ... more -
Kato to be served murder warrant for Akihabara rampage
Aside from having really high suicide rates, Japan is a relatively safe place to live. So, anything out of the peaceful ordinary is worth bringing up.
"Police said Wednesday they are preparing to serve Tomohiro Kato with an arrest warrant for murdering seven people on the streets of Tokyo's Akihabara district on June 8... The truck and knife rampage left seven dead and 10 wounded."
First the earthquakes, then a stabbing, now this. Might delay my trip until the fall. Aside from having really high suicide rates, Japan is a relatively safe place to live. So, anything out of the peaceful ordinary is wo... more -
Mina's Way
Overall, Mina has an interesting life full of highs and lows. He has great friends, a great disposition, and a great story to tell. He has challenges in his life may it be social, financial, cultural, or school-related. Although he seems to live double life, Mina has plenty of time to be Mina.
Mina looks like your average student. He is creative, witty, and wears American Eagle. However, there is more than meets the eye with this young man. Moving to California from Minnesota gave Mina more freedom to find himself and be the man he is inside on the outside.
From partying five nights a week to performing in drag, Mina will help us experience gay culture in Ventura, California. We will see the good, the bad, and the ugly in this film. This is a culture that many do not see.
Overall, Mina has an interesting life full of highs and lows. He has great friends, a great disposition, and a great story to tell. He has challenges in his life may it be social, financial, cultural, or school-related. Although he seems to live double life, Mina has plenty of time to just be Mina.
Overall, Mina has an interesting life full of highs and lows. He has great friends, a great disposition, and a great story to tell. He... more -
TONIGHT - Virgin Media Shorts
Short British Asian comedy. Dir. Mehul Desai
Award-winning* filmmaker and screenwriter based in the East Midlands. Mehul has assisted on a variety short film and music video projects and was co-director on the EM Media funded short film COCONUT, which has been screened at festivals and venues across the country as well as broadcast nationwide through Propeller TV (2006) and The Community Channel (2005). The film has also been broadcast by ABC Television in Austrailia (2006). Mehul has since written and directed USED, a black comedy produced by Calling The Shots (Bristol), and TONIGHT, a drama short produced by Britfilms.tv and Wellington Films (Nottingham). Both films have been broadcast on Sky Digital and have been screened at festivals across Europe and the UK. Mehul's latest short film, CIRCLE, is a spiritual drama looking at the healing power of stories. The film was made as part of the UK Film Council's national Identities program and was premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2007. The film has since won the Silver Award for 'Dramatic Original' at the Houston International Film Festival.
Short British Asian comedy. Dir. Mehul Desai ... more -
Asian Other (Lower Quality)
Growing up in a multi-cultural city can play havoc with a person's sense of self. As a Londoner of Asian descent, how do you go about defining yourself when you are confronted with conflicting and contrasting cultures and attitudes every day of your life? Is it the way other people perceive you or through a surrogate source of belonging such as religion, or is there even a need for you to be designated a tag in the first place?
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Guy Gunaratne
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Heidi Lindvall
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Leon Owen Growing up in a multi-cultural city can play havoc with a person's sense of self. As a Londoner of Asian descent, how do you go about ... more -
Introducing the music and live experience of Paul Hawkins & thee akward silenc...
The Hawk and the Hat come together in a clash of the titans mega mix at antifolk festival 2008
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Practising paintshop skills using pretty ladies i have snapped pictures
There is something to be said for the basic paint application and a wav file
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Documentary on Asian Massage Parlors in RI where prostitution is legal.
"happy endings?" is a documentary that explores the Asian Massage Parlor industry in Providence, RI. Follow 'Heather' a Korean immigrant, who opens a spa in August 2005, in a state where a loophole in the law makes the exchange of sex for money behind close doors legal. As 'Heather' manages her spa, the Mayor fights to change the law.
happy endings? to see more clips visit our website:
www.happyendingsdocumentary.com "happy endings?" is a documentary that explores the Asian Massage Parlor industry in Providence, RI. Follow 'Heather' a Korean immigra... more -
Dedication song to Cute Oriental Mary Mary from Hong Kong who was clubbing
Mary Mary doing magic such as giggling 'te he he' smiling, posing and drinking.
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Paul Hawkins V John The Hat V lovely asian teens
The Hawk and the Hat come together in a clash of the titans mega mix at antifolk festival 2008
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Beautiful girls of the world
A mix of lovely girls with a man called rough rider commanding the remix. That hot hot hat fires it up. Lots of giggling and very cute. A mix of lovely girls with a man called rough rider commanding the remix. That hot hot hat fires it up. Lots of giggling and very cute... more
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Acknowledgment needed in black and Asian theatre
Is the new-found interest in British Muslims not cynical in a desire for short-term gain and driven by white middle-class guilt?
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Got Rice? rice seller b-roll
The rising cost of rice at home and abroad has put an increased strain on Los Angeles' rice-serving restaurants. In some parts of the LA county, restaurant owners have begun stockpiling rice, causing wholesale dealers like Costco to impose sales limits. The rising cost of rice at home and abroad has put an increased strain on Los Angeles' rice-serving restaurants. In some parts of the ... more
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Got Rice? interview selects and restaurant b-roll
The rising cost of rice at home and abroad has put an increased strain on Los Angeles' rice-serving restaurants. In some parts of the LA county, restaurant owners have begun stockpiling rice, causing wholesale dealers like Costco to impose sales limits. The rising cost of rice at home and abroad has put an increased strain on Los Angeles' rice-serving restaurants. In some parts of the... more
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Best Asian-American blog out there!
This blog is made of WIN!
Angry Minsoo blogs about Asian-American politics, news and movies!
If you're part of an Asian-American organization or just just interested, this blog is a great way to keep up with all the latest news. This blog is made of WIN! Angry Minsoo blogs about Asian-American politics, news and movies! ... more -
Massage Parlors Boom in Rhode Island where Prostitution is Legal
"Happy Endings?" is a feature length documentary that explores the Asian Massage Parlor industry in Providence, RI. Follow "Heather" a Korean immigrant, who opens a spa in August 2005, in a state where a loophole in the law does not make the exchange of sex for money behind close doors illegal. As "Heather" manages her spa, the Mayor fights to change the law.
See more clips at
www.happyendingsdocumentary.com "Happy Endings?" is a feature length documentary that explores the Asian Massage Parlor industry in Providence, RI. Follow "Heather" a... more -
Bombay Dreams
this pod looks at the lives of 3 young British Asians who have decided that India has more to offer them than the UK...
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