Jason Chu + I'm Sorry (Sikh Temple/Chick-Fil-A response)

Random Things I Like To Do When I'm Naked

For some odd reason I felt like posting about random things I like to do when I'm naked, and just in case you might think these are strange just remember the title of the post says "Things I Like To Do"...not you, so do whatever you want when you're naked and let me be my naked happy self.

• Run around the block to see if anyone will notice.
• Watch Tia & Tamera on the Style Network while making a BLT.
• Tickle myself and giggle.
• Put on my thinking cap to see if I can come up with a way to free Pussy Riot from the shackles of Putin.
• Quietly thank my big guy that he's not standing at attention as I'm looking at pictures from the NASA rover because I don't know if there's even a definition for that type of fetish.
• Wonder what would happen if I had skin pockets and what type of sound it would make if I jumped up and down with change in them.

NBC Keeps On Their WTF Are They Doing To Ann Curry Train Ride

From Forbes:

During Ann Curry’s painful goodbye as co-anchor of Today on June 28th, viewers were promised she would still cover the London Olympics. Twelve days into the Games, there hasn’t been a single Curry sighting...Will Matt Lauer deign to have the woman he tossed overboard without a life jacket stand beside him, or will he insist she be kept isolated and only report through pre-taped packages?

And From Radar Online:

"Ann was promised a much bigger role in covering the Olympics when she was demoted from being a co-host of the TODAY show a few months ago. The plan had been for Ann to cover the opening ceremony on the ground with Matt Lauer & Meredith Viera," a source close to the situation tells us.

"However, for reasons not revealed to Ann, she was told shortly before the Olympics that her role covering the games was going to be scaled back, drastically. Ann was extremely disappointed because she had been looking forward to the games for a very long time..."

If I was Ann, I would say....well...you know what I would say and it probably wouldn't be able to be said on network television.

Yes. We Are Taking Over Congress (Or At Least Trying)

Check the factoids:

Including Pacific Islanders, 30 Asian-Americans launched campaigns for Congress this year, compared with 10 in 2010 and eight in 2008, according to the Asian Pacific Institute of Congressional Studies (APICS).

A nonpartisan political group, APICS tracks the political engagement of Asian Pacific Americans, now the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, but long considered a non-player in the political arena.

"It's extremely exciting," says Gloria Chan, APICS president and CEO. "We could really stand to gain seats and affect the balance of power in Congress."

It was a sentiment widely shared at the OCA Asian Pacific American national convention that ended Sunday at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

"We have become more politically savvy," said Chan, a panelist in one of the convention workshops. "The community is more engaged and we have more role models in the federal and state levels."

I like that last part I put in italics.

Definitely says a lot.

You Might Be Racist If...

You write things like the following on people's houses.

We can not coexist with third world scum

Elaine Chao + Mitt Romney = Okay. I Guess It's At Least Something For Some Of You

I still don't get certain things (but that's in part because I've been told I have a small brain which doesn't always work, and sometimes I have to take that into consideration), but I still don't always get POC and the GOP. Sure, we can say we're more than just our color and other things override that, but again, sometimes I still don't get it:

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Friday announced that former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao would be national chair of his Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Romney community.

Chao, who is married to Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, became the first Asian American woman in the Cabinet as secretary of labor under the administration of George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. She has also served as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission, deputy secretary of transportation, president and CEO of United Way of America, and director of the Peace Corps.

“I am honored that Gov. Mitt Romney asked me to serve as the national chair of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Romney,” said Chao. “Having worked in previous presidential administrations, I know Gov. Mitt Romney has the experience and the character to tackle the problems that are facing our nation. Americans are suffering, and it will take new leadership to put this country on a path to prosperity and full employment.”

But for those people that do - I guess it's something.

I'd Rather Watch Ipartment

At least they look similar to me.

And You're Getting Life Paul Ray Castillo

I don't go around wishing prison on many people - because that would be a hard life - and if you can be rehabilitated, you should be rehabilitated, but in this case - well - he got what he deserved.

Paul Ray Castillo will spend the rest of his life in prison for a savage, 10-day run of crimes last year that ended with the random kidnapping of a prominent Vietnamese-American woman whom he shot dead at close range.

Castillo pleaded guilty Tuesday to the murder of Cindy Nguyen -- a 60-year-old mother of three, real estate agent and popular talk-show host on a Vietnamese radio station -- whose death stunned city leaders and the Vietnamese-American community.

Read it in full.

Be An Intern At The Asian American Writers’ Workshop

If internships are your thing, definitely check it out:

Searching for something that you can’t encounter on a college walk? Stir crazy in your office cube? Reassessing your career path post-layoff? Contribute 15 hours a week to the Asian American Writers’ Workshop this fall: meet new friends, build your portfolio of clips, and learn about Asian American literature and arts non-profit management.

Go.

Joseph Vincent, Covers, And The Roxy

On Wednesday August 29th, 2012, acoustic singer songwriter, Joseph Vincent, will be headlining the Roxy Theatre to preview his debut album, Blue Skies. Blue Skies is Joseph’s first, full-length album that will be released this fall.

The show at the Roxy Theatre will kick off Joseph’s “Blue Skies Tour,” which will take place this November. Attached is the official press release regarding the show. Opening for Joseph will be Andrew Garcia and Nate Westerfeld. If you see fit, we would greatly appreciate if you could help us promote this concert by sharing it on Slant Eye for the Round Eye.

For tickets and more information, please go to Ticket Web or www.josephvincentmusic.com.

You've Won The Audience Choice And Best Feature At AAIFF: Model Minority

Yes.

That would be you Model Minority.

Congratulations.

Jamie Chung + SAF Seeking...(The Morning Afterglow)

Gold + Kyla Ross

Like many, I've been being a couch potato and watching the Olympics, and yes, I did see the women's team take gold earlier (and than those nasty face plants during the individual vault - damn).

And yes - just in case you didn't already know:

On the winning team is 15-year-old Kyla Ross, the youngest member of the U-S women’s gymnastics team. Born in Hawaii to a Filipino-Puerto Rican mother and African American-Japanese father, Ross moved to Aliso Viejo, California.Gym Max has become her training grounds. Many of the gymnasts here have known her since 2007. Many of the awards that decorate the gym are a result of Ross’ hard work. ”She really deserves it because she works really hard and is probably the hardest worker out of all of us,” said Stacie Webb, who is Ross’ friend at the gym.

Nothing on You/Boyfriend: Random Covers By Arden Cho

David So + Hip Hop Is Dead

You Can Still Make It: ALFA & KAWEHI at Bar Lubitsch

Today
8:00pm in PDT
UPDATE 7/30: A NEW mash-up video from Kawehi & Alfa! Check it out: http://vimeo.com/46619261

Howdy everyone!

We are live at Bar Lubitsch on Monday, Aug. 6th.
Alfa's on her guitar and keys and kazoo.
Kawehi's looping like there's no tomorrow.

Would we love to see you? OF COURSE!
Join us for good music and maybe a Moscow Mule. :)


Love
A & K

Starts 8:00 pm at Bar Lubitsch, Aug. 6, 2012
7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, Wes Hollywood, CA
$8 cover | 21+

2012 72 Hour Shootout Winner: RiLL Films "Distance"

In case you didn't already know...now you do.

From the team down at RiLL films:

[O]n behalf of RiLL Films, James Z. Feng, Nick Louie, and James Y. Shih would like to thank the Asian American Film Lab for a great competition this year. This year's 72 hour shootout was both a great challenge and an incredibly rewarding experience for the team. The project gave the crew some incredible filmmaking moments, such as guerilla filmmaking in public locations and avoiding the authorities at the airport"..."[T]hank you all for a great festival and for supporting the Asian American voice in film.

When White People Fuck It Up + Sikhs Are Not Muslims

Sure, we can't know for sure the intent of Wade Michael Page who we now know was the gunman who killed six people in the tragic shooting at the Sikh temple in Wisconsin - but we do know he was a "frustrated neo-Nazi" and while he probably didn't care about the differences between Sikh and Muslim, or maybe got them confused, or just wanted to kill some brown people he thought was ruining his country - the topic has been brought up in the news, and I wanted to post up a few different viewpoints and news in the aftermath of the shooting.

Sikh temple president died "protecting our church"

The president of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, one of the six victims in Sunday's mass shooting, tried to tackle the assailant, but was shot and killed in the process. Simran Kaleka told CBS Milwaukee affiliate WDJT-TV that her uncle, Satwant Singh Kaleka, was "an amazing man. When we found out what he did we weren't surprised. "Because we knew that's exactly what he would do," Kaleka told WDJT-TV. "He left this world protecting our church, protecting our loved ones, protecting our families. And now we're just trying to find a way to protect our hearts through this tough time."

The Difference Between Muslims and Sikhs.. Misses the Point

As Jian Ghomeshi tweeted: "It's both interesting and disturbing that CNN keeps feeling the need to point out that Sikhs are not Muslims." Even some Sikh commentators found a need to make it clear that that they are peaceful people, which had a disturbing undertone of differentiating themselves from the bad, warring Muslims. This is a good learning moment for the American people of all religions, and especially for the American media. Yes, Sikhs are not Muslims and Sikhs are not Hindus, but jumping to clarify difference leaves the unfortunate, if unintentional, perception that there is something wrong with those "others."

Gunman's tattoos lead officials to deem Sikh shooting terrorism

Wikipedia (Sikh)

Sikhism believes in one supreme being which is real and imminent and only experienceable in this creation; technically there is nothing in this creation which is devoid of it and distinct of it. It teaches that the God is omnipresent, transcendent, omnipotent, and omniscient. It also revolves around the belief in reincarnation. Emphasis is on ethics, morality, and values; the Sikh faith does not accept miracles. The Sikh school of thought believes in a form of reincarnation similar to Karma. The concept of hell and heaven in Sikhism is metaphorical and is said to be experienced by those who chose (or not) to live in the Five Thieves. Sikhism also believes in an omnipresent Onkar, the one constant in the Universe.

Sikhs recommend five prayers in the morning between 1 and 6 am (the five prayers can be said in succession within one hour for the well-versed): Japji, Anand Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav-Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai and Ardas; one prayer in the evening from 5 to 7 pm: Rehras and Ardas; and one before sleeping, around 8 to 10 pm: Kirtan Sohila and Ardas. Sikh scriptures teach the concept of moderation. Sikhism teaches a person to remove the Five Evils: kaam or kam (lust), krodh (anger), lobh (greed), moh (attachment), and ahankar (pride) [32].

Guru Nanak Dev Ji sought to improve the status of women by spreading this message: "From woman, man is born; within woman, man is conceived; to woman he is engaged and married. Woman becomes his friend; through woman, the future generations come. When his woman dies, he seeks another woman; to woman he is bound. So why call her bad when she gives rise to nobility? From woman, woman is born; without woman, there would be no one at all. O Nanak, only the True Lord is without a woman." (page (Ang) 473). In so doing, he promoted women's rights and equality, a remarkable stance in the 15th century which was actually put into practice by Guru Nanak and the following 9 Gurus.

Today In History: Hiroshima

When days like today come up, for some reason I always think the same thing - that everyone felt it was fine to use the bomb on us Asian folks, but no one wanted to use it on the White People. Sure, no one should use it period, and like always, say what you will, but I say if it was good enough for us, it's good enough for anyone.

Where did that week go?

Oh yeah...it was my birthday week...and you know what they say about that...well maybe not....memories get lost...somewhere....maybe I'll find them again...