The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: 9/1 - 9/8
Winston Chou - August 31, 2010
SAALT "Jazz and Justice" Fundraiser (Washington, DC)
Thursday, Sept. 2 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Blog Archive: August 2010
Blog Archive: August 2010
Q&A With Angie Myung of Poketo
Melissa Hung - August 25, 2010
Back in the day, when Hyphen was just starting, Angie Myung was a volunteer graphic designer who helped us create an early version of our website. Soon though, she moved to Los Angeles with her then-boyfriend (and now husband) Ted Vadakan and launched Poketo, a company that creates limited-edition, art-driven wallets, accessories, apparel and house wares.
Hyphen's New Legacy Issue Is Out
Harry Mok - August 24, 2010
The New Legacy Issue is in the hands of subscribers and at newsstands near you. Our site's been updated with a preview of the magazine and some full articles for your reading pleasure.
The Dos and Don’ts of Treating Tourists
Victoria Yue - August 24, 2010
Britain’s national tourist agency has issued an etiquette guide to encourage its citizens to welcome Olympic tourists.
The Hyphenite's Social Calendar: Kollaboration 4, Eth-Noh-Tec
Cynthia Brothers - August 24, 2010
Wednesday August 25th -- Oakland
Binh Danh: New Work
The Mills College Art Museum presents a solo exhibition of new work by Bay Area multimedia artist Binh Danh, entitled "Collecting Memories", featuring daguerreotypes, chllorophyll prints, photographs, and historical artifacts, which capture past and present memories of the Vietnam War. Through December 12, 2010.
8/25: Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Mills College Art Museum
5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
The Faces Behind Hyphen: Erica Jennifer Loh Jones
Irene Kao - August 23, 2010
Who are those hardcore souls who give so much of their MSG-laced sweat and hot sauce-induced tears to Hyphen magazine? This month, as part of Hyphen’s fundraising campaign, you’ll get to know some of these ass-kicking heroines and heroes who aren’t anyone’s sidekicks or comic relief, and who live beyond the final scenes. Way beyond....
Donate Used Electronics, Get Free Hyphen
Sylvie Kim - August 20, 2010
When you donate your electronics (shipping is on us!), all proceeds go to Hyphen, and if your goods are valued at $18 or over (the qualifying amount for donations), you get a free 1 year subscription to our magazine. If the value is $57 and over, you get a two-year subscription in addition to a snazzy t-shirt.
The Faces Behind Hyphen: Lisa Wong Macabasco
Irene Kao - August 20, 2010
Who are those hardcore souls who give so much of their MSG-laced sweat and hot sauce-induced tears to Hyphen magazine? This month, as part of Hyphen’s fundraising campaign, you’ll get to know some of these ass-kicking heroines and heroes who aren’t anyone’s sidekicks or comic relief, and who live beyond the final scenes. Way beyond....
AAA-Fund Calls for Resignation of GOP Staffer over Racist Message
AAA-Fund - August 20, 2010
Last week, the campaign to elect Republican congressional candidate Mike Pompeo used Twitter and Facebook to direct its supporters to read an inflammatory blog post . The post called Kansas State Representative and congressional candidate Raj Goyle a “turban topper” and questioned his ability to govern due to his ethnicity and alleged religious beliefs.
What It's Going to Be Like Under AZ's SB 1070
Dexter Lee Thomas - August 19, 2010
So, this Arizona law is alternately familiar and weird to me.
When I first heard about it, I got this weird déjà-vu feeling where I kept thinking that I’d seen this law somewhere before. Then I realized that I had.