http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/ en-us 2009-07-09T09:25:23-08:00 This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site. http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/hyphen-summer-party.html Hyphen's Family Issue (#17) Release Party definitely signified that Summer was here with two rooms of music and performers galore at 111 Minna Gallery last Friday. Plus, it featured the debut of Hyphen's baby line -- including onesies and bibs... Hyphen Events Neela 2009-07-09T09:25:23-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/study-finds-asian-americans-are-more-prejudiced-.html Interesting tidbit from this New York Times story about a study of interracial college roommates: Those who roomed with Asian Americans became more prejudiced.... Culture Harry 2009-07-08T11:40:08-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/interesting-similarities-betwe.html I recently saw a pilot for a new show on Comedy Central called Tosh.0, with 10 episodes so far starting in June. It's hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh, who highlights and makes fun of the latest internet videos every Thursday... TV Alvin 2009-07-08T10:26:25-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/the-hyphenites-social-calendar-19.html Tuesday July 7th -- NYCMountainSpeak PerformanceSusana Lei'ataua and Lakota Master Musician Tiokasin Ghosthorse present a cabaret offspring of Lei'ataua's popular theater work Breaking the Surface. A "call to alms that destroys the exotic to save the everyday". 9:30 pm and... Events Cynthia 2009-07-07T13:59:19-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/small-press-maiana-minahal-leg.html Hi all. This is my first post to the Hyphen blog, so here is a very brief introduction. I'm Barbara Jane Reyes, and I am a Pinay poet and author based in Oakland. I blog regularly on poetics and the... Books Barbara Jane 2009-07-07T08:55:12-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/short-films-to-watch.html Check out this just released short film by UCLA student Chuck Diep, co-produced by Robert Nakamura, Gena Hamamoto and Tad Nakamura. The title is A Salon Story and Diep's main subject is a nail salon owner. It's a good short... Film Momo 2009-07-06T13:53:05-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/michael-jackson-vietnamese-fla.html Here are just a few links to some interesting pieces: + Jeff Chang's thoughtful take on Michael Jackson. Say what you will about MJ, but he had talent. For our generation, he was a part of our childhood. + More... News Momo 2009-07-01T10:49:22-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/author-mike-kim-on-the-daily-s.html Last night's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart featured an interview with Mike Kim, author of Escaping North Korea: Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country.... TV Sylvie 2009-07-01T08:31:25-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/update-military-board-says-lt.html Calling it a setback and "an opportunity to keep fighting," Lt. Dan Choi faces discharge from the Army National Guard for violating the "don't ask, don't tell policy" for gays and lesbians in the military. A military administrative board recommended... News Harry 2009-06-30T21:28:46-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/hyphen-lynks-brutal-regime-wat.html Uh ... was anyone actually suggesting that Obama invade Iran? I mean, other than crazy mans on da streets?Because (m)O('bettah)bama is the very opposite of a brutal regime dictator tyrant evil axis thingie. (m)O('bettah)bama is good. It is Ahmadinejad... Asianspotting Claire 2009-06-30T15:58:24-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/lt-dan-choi-speaks-out-for-gay.html Asianspotting Harry 2009-06-30T11:46:16-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/the-hyphenites-social-calendar-18.html Tuesday June 30th -- San FranciscoGoh Nakamura and Jane Lui ShowBay Area singer/songwriters Goh Nakamura and Jane Lui will be teaming up for a special performance with plenty of banter, crooning and...duets!7 to 11 pmCafe du Nord2174 Market Street, San... Events Cynthia 2009-06-30T11:24:25-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/come-out-to-hyphens-family-iss.html Events Harry 2009-06-29T14:29:59-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/vigil-for-euna-lee-laura-ling.html If you're in San Francisco tonight, come out to a vigil in support of journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling hosted by Academy of Art University. The Current TV reporters are being held by North Korea on charges they entered... Events Harry 2009-06-24T11:40:36-08:00 http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/the-hyphenites-social-calendar-17.html Wednesday June 24th -- NYCWriting and Tactics From Bangladesh to BurmaTaslima Nasrin and Ma Thida, two medical doctors and activists involved in social movements in Asia, will speak about their writing and the tactics that have enabled them to do... Events Cynthia 2009-06-24T10:31:52-08:00