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Gilbert Neal Scores in Asia
Independent Singer/Songwriter Gilbert Neal secures distribution deal in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. - May 06, 2013 - Fightin' Fool, Gilbert Neal
2013 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival: A Cultural Feast
San Francisco’s colorful Japanese quarter will burst into full bloom on the weekends of April 13-14 and 20-21, 2013, when members of Northern California’s Japanese American community gather to present their 46th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. - March 14, 2013 - Sakura Matsuri Inc.
Salve for the Sad My Path to the Light of Happiness Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated autobiography and personal memoir from Northridge, CA, author Lulu Smith. - March 14, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
"Dosa Hunt" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
The Greatest Hunt for South Indian Food in NYC Ever Committed to Film! An all-star cast of NYC musicians join filmmaker/journalist Amrit Singh to form a multicultural posse on a quest to find their hometown's best South Indian crepe, dosa. - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Awards
Leeeping Frog Productions (LFP) Presents "It's Funny, Im Just Saying" (IFIJS) Sketch Comedy Web Series
IFIJS is a silly, sassy, sexy, sketch comedy web series spoofing on humanity at its best, its worse and a lot of the stuff in between. - January 11, 2013 - Leeeping Frog Productions
ActiveTravel Asia Launches "Big Save for Great Indochina Vacation" Promotion for Christmas and New Year 2013
Christmas and New Year Eve is in air, Activetravel Asia’s promotion now is available for all travelers who book their adventure tour at Activetravel Asia. - December 19, 2012 - Active Travel Asia
US$10 Million to Hire the Right People - HR Software Provider Aqayo Offers Asian Start-Ups Free Access to Its Social Recruiting Platform
Aqayo, a leading supplier of web-based recruiting software, announced today that it is providing the equivalent of US$ 10 million in hiring software services to start-ups headquartered in Asia. The program will offer all eligible start-ups one year access to Aqayo’s recruiting solutions... - December 19, 2012 - Aqayo Pte Ltd
Joint Forces to Protect Children from Sex Tourism: Development Partnership with the Private Sector Supporting The Code
Four of the world’s leading tourism companies together with GIZ and The Code launch a joint project to combat child sex tourism. Project partners: TUI Travel; Accor group; Kuoni Group and ITB aim to ensure and inspire action on the issue, through testing and optimization of the tools put in... - November 08, 2012 - The Code
AlphaDogs Post Brings Out the Color in Songs From The Farm
Shot on location in rural China with limited access to electricity color correction for the film presented distinct challenges in creating the desired look without having a negative impact on the storytelling - November 07, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Gray Ghost Ventures, an Impact Investment Firm in Atlanta, Hires New CEO to Lead the Indian School Finance Company
Gray Ghost Ventures (“GGV”) announced today that the Indian School Finance Company (“ISFC”), a provider of loans and financial assistance for capacity building and infrastructure expansion to affordable private schools in India, appointed Neeraj Sharma as Chief Executive... - November 06, 2012 - Gray Ghost Ventures
Sue L. Nguyen Children’s Enrichment Center
The Houston Area Women’s Center names their Children’s Enrichment Center after the late Sue L. Nguyen. A year ago, on September 18th, Sue passed away, leaving behind a legacy to be remembered and an extraordinary gift to the Houston Area Women’s Center. Sue was a dedicated... - November 03, 2012 - Houston Area Women's Center
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Brand-New Online Training Video with Former CEO of Aveda Focuses on “How to Live an Extraordinary Life”
The secrets to living an extraordinary life are shared in a brand-new online video. The video training is an interview of Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda, with fitness guru John Spencer Ellis. - August 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Yoga Retreat in California Offers One-Month Teacher Training Program
The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, founded by Swami Vishnu-Devananda, is offering intensive one-month Yoga training courses in various locations worldwide, including Vietnam and Grass Valley, California. - August 22, 2012 - California College of Ayurveda
Desh-Videsh Announces the 9th My Shadi Bridal Expo in Orlando, Florida
On September 23, 2012 the latest wedding fashions, colorful wedding decorations, and aroma of tantalizing cuisine will fill the halls of the Hilton Orlando Hotel. Desh-Videsh, a South Asian community magazine, will host the My Shadi Bridal Expo, where brides can plan a traditional Indian wedding in... - July 08, 2012 - Desh Videsh
Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch B2B Travel Brochure of Five Destinations in Southeast Asia
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) unveils its newest professional b2b travel brochure of five destinations in Southeast Asia. - July 05, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
How Hispanics Can Improve Skin Tone, Texture & Clarity
A solution for Hispanics and other women of color experiencing dull, uneven skin tone and texture, is being offered by one of the nations longest-established skin-care innovators. Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., (www.revivalabs.com) has released research showing that varied ethnic, darker skins... - June 28, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Announcing Service “Treasure Hunter Yui” from TalesofYui.com
The Iyo Yuinoh Center, an Osaka-based wholesaler of traditional Japanese crafts and other products used in the ancient Japanese Yuinoh engagement ceremony, announces its English website TalesofYui.com to make its catalog of 12,000+ crafts available to collectors around the world. The site is produced and operated by Tokyo-based partner Macha Latte Media, and seeks to make its catalog available to collectors around the world preserving the arts and techniques handed down through the centuries. - June 02, 2012 - Matcha Latte Media
7th Annual South Asian Heritage Day
Human Endeavour is organizing a fun-filled family event with a aromatic touch of South Asian culture to the various aspects of the event. - May 20, 2012 - Human Endeavour
"Osaka Heat" Wins Awards as eBook
Independent Publisher this week announced its annual eLit Awards, honoring Mary Claire Mahaney’s novel Osaka Heat with the Gold Medal in the Romance category and the Silver Medal in the Multicultural Fiction category. The eLit Awards are committed to illuminating and honoring the very best... - April 29, 2012 - Mary Claire Mahaney
Maati Ke Rang - Silver Jubilee Celebrations of 7 ZCC of India Starts at Panchkula from April 13 2012
The silver jubilee celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres Under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 13th to 16 April, 2012 at Parade ground, Panchkula, Haryana, India. - April 13, 2012 - North Zone Cultural Centre
tokidoki and koi Collaborate on New Designer Scrubs Collection for Summer 2012
tokidoki and fashion scrub maker koi are teaming up to launch a new tokidoki by koi collection of designer scrubs for Summer 2012. These limited edition scrubs will feature exclusive designed created by tokidoki designer and artist Simone Legno. The collection will be available in stores in April 2012. - March 28, 2012 - koi Design LLC
Majority of Filipinas Feel Financially Insecure as Providing for Families is a Top Priority, Survey Says
As per recent survey report conducted by leading Dubai-based Filipino lifestyle magazine Illustrado, 65% of Filipina respondents feel financially insecure with 45% as the sole source of income for their families. To help Filipinas improve their personal finance management skills and improve their investment know-how Illustrado Magazine’s Women of Substance event partnered with Philippine-based Ayala Land Corporation. - March 22, 2012 - Illustrado Communications FZ-LLC
Bilingual Children's Books Free on Kindle - March Madness
A Creations by Crouch March Madness give-away. Download bilingual children's books free from Kindle. - March 01, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles and the Japan Foundation Present: Overcoming the Disaster Arigato from Japan Free Concert
This event is organized to show gratitude for the support and encouragement Japan has received from the global community since the earthquake and tsunami devastated the nation last March. It is held at 6:30pm, Friday, March 2, 2012, Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre. - February 28, 2012 - The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
Joint Venture Partners in America and Thailand Announce the Launch of OutThai.com - a Social Network for Gay People of Thailand and Their Supporters in the United States
The creation of OutThai.com was motivated by the company's popular American site OutMilitary.com, which has a large number of Thai members. OutThai.com looks to satisfy a growing demand for gay social networking between Thailand and the United States. - February 14, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Monroe Students March in the Lunar New Year’s Parade
On Saturday, February 4th 2012, thirty Monroe College students and staff took part in the annual Lunar New Year parade in Flushing, Queens. Wearing bright blue hats with Monroe College logos as they paraded through the major streets of Flushing, the group carried Happy New Year signs and shouted... - February 10, 2012 - Monroe College
Poetry Bar Launches On-Line Petition to Free Zhu Yufu
Poets twist the tail of the Chinese dragon to demand the immediate and unconditional release of imprisoned poet and democracy activist, Zhu Yufu. - February 05, 2012 - The Camel Saloon
Meritage Management Announces Initiative to Assist Asian-Americans
Meritage Management (Meritage, http://www.meritagemanagement.com), a national residential mortgage investment and banking firm, today announced a new initiative to assist Asian-Americans in more easily gaining access to commercial finance and achieving the dream of home ownership. - January 19, 2012 - Meritage Management
Creations by Crouch Bilingual Children's Book Giveaway
Author has made free Kindle downloads available for a limited time. - January 10, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Orange County Wing Chun School to Hold Chinese New Year Celebration
Orange County Wing Chun school, The Dragon Institute, will hold a Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, January 21st from 1pm-3pm at 34241 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. The celebration will feature a martial arts demonstration by students of the Orange County Wing Chun school and also... - January 10, 2012 - The Dragon Institute
Asian Business Association of Orange County Recognizes Local Businesses for their Economic Contributions to the Community
Asian Business Association of Orange County Recognizes Local Businesses for their Economic Contributions to the Community at the Breakthrough Awards Gala Night at Disneyland Hotel on November 19. Disneyland Resort receives Corporate Eagle Award for creating thousands of jobs, economic impact. - November 24, 2011 - Asian Business Association Orange County
Asia Society Selects Zack Friedman as Asia 21 Young Leader; Friedman Named One of Top Leaders Under the Age of 40; Will Represent U.S. at Leadership Summit in India
Zack Friedman has been named among the 150 next generation leaders from across 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region who will impact global affairs in coming decades. Friedman has been selected as an Asia 21 Young Leader, which recognizes the top leaders under the age of forty. He will... - November 17, 2011 - The Asia Society
Source-Omega Advocates Algae Oil for Diabetics in India, China and the USA in New Publication
Source-Omega, a finished products manufacturer and educational marketing company, announced today their new peer-reviewed publication titled "A Substitute for Fish Oil: Qualifying Algae Oil Omega-3s as a Medical Food," written by Dr Scott D. Doughman, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer. - November 14, 2011 - Source-Omega
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Launches First Chinese Language Web Site
Translated site will help advance the development of the outsourcing profession and industry in China, and promote IAOP in the region to non-English speakers. - November 10, 2011 - IAOP
Chinese TV Interviews TransGuardian President Jim Moseley at Diamond Dealers Club of New York
Forest Zhang of New Tang Dynasty TV (NTDTV) interviewed Jim Moseley, President of TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com), Reuven Kaufman, President of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC), Basant Johari, Vice President of the DDC, and Lou Rohde, DDC Director of Member Services. NTD TV... - October 31, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program
The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy
Top Broadcasters League of Philippines Official Sanctions Social Network PinoyKubo
The President of the Broadcasters League of the Philippines, on October 6, recommended the use of AstraQom's Pinoy Kubo, a social networking site for Filipinos, to the Broadcaster Forum and Press Conference participants at the Hotel Rembrant in Quezon City. The highly respected organization's top official Rolly Gonzalo's message in English: "This is what you must try. Why? You can come up with your new career and business opportunities, plus you can talk to your relatives and friends free." - October 10, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Carlton Hobbs Announces Participation at Fine Art Asia Hong Kong October 3-7, 2011
Carlton Hobbs, LLC is thrilled to be participating for the first time in Fine Art Asia, the premiere annual fine art fair in Asia located in Hong Kong. The fair's opening night preview will be held Sunday, October 2 from 6-9 pm, with the fair lasting from Monday, October 3 to Friday, October 7. Hours for the fair are from 11 am-7 pm from Monday-Thursday and 11 am-6 pm on Friday. - September 19, 2011 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Asian Youth Celebrate Sexuality Education
A ground breaking program encouraging high school aged youth in Oakland California to discuss homophobia, racism, gender and sexuality concludes its summer with a free community celebration. - August 18, 2011 - Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice
Astraqom Launches PinoyKubo Social Network for Global Filipinos and Filipinas to Successfully Collaborate on Mutual Goals
Astraqom, a world leading provider of online community platforms leveraging IP communications, announced on August 2, 2011, the official launch of the social network PinoyKubo. Since its beta debut in May, it has over 50,000 friendships. The popular online community includes Filipina and Filipino expats, business people and students in the Philippines and abroad. It also is popular with those who are in a position to develop business with The Philippines and even those who wish to learn Tagalog. - August 09, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs Leadership Conference and Exposition
The Largest Assembly of Asian Business Leaders, Professionals, Students, and Job Seekers - July 20, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Blasians Unite on Yani Simone’s Hit Single "After Hours"
Atlanta recording artist Yani Simone teams up with Asian Rapper “Vickz” on her debut single “After Hours.” - June 24, 2011 - Outliers Music Group
The Hindu Temple of Kentucky is Celebrating Its Re-Inauguration with a Grand Ceremony on June 12, 2011, After Extensive Renovation to the Temple Complex
The Hindu Temple Of Kentucky in Louisville, KY will be celebrating its 12 year anniversary between June 5th - June 12th, 2011. The Temple will be re-inaugurated on June 12th after renovations. - June 04, 2011 - Hindu Temple Of Kentucky
3rd Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition
The largest gathering of present and emerging Pan-Asian leaders in the U.S. - June 02, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Historic Washington Legislation Protects Sharks
Washington Governor Signed SB 5688 into Law Today, Making the State First in the Continental U.S. to Ban Shark Fins - May 12, 2011 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
DirectRooms.com – Jeju Commemorates to Remember Those That Died in Military Service on 6 June 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that residents in Jeju and around South Korea will be holding commemorative services for all of the military personnel that died in the Korean War and other wars fighting for their country. - May 07, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Ozura World, Tatto Media Deal to Bring Mobile Social Network to Emerging Mobile Markets
The partnership of Ozura and Tatto has opened up tremendous opportunities for online advertising in emerging markets leveraging off Ozura’s existing strong mobile community in markets such as Indonesia, India, Thailand, Vietnam and South Africa. It also opens the reach of Ozura's mobile social network to mobile users in Europe, US, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Africa and other regions. - May 06, 2011 - Ozura World Ltd.
"Deejays for Japan" - a Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Event
The Hip Hop Loves Foundation, Jon Quick Select Events and friends will host “Deejays for Japan” a Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief event. The event is slated for Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at Taj (48 W. 21st NYC). DJs volunteering services include D-Nice, Jon Quick, M.O.S., Snatch-1, Commish, Chris Washington and CEO. AJ Calloway and Kevin Powell will be hosting. All proceeds will be donated to Japanese Center for International Exchange. - April 01, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
New Release Adds 3D ‘Soundscape’ Aspect to Chinese Language Dictionary; Book by Conal Boyce, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
"Chinese As It Is" stresses better representation in a dictionary of the tonal quality of Chinese, using colors to denote a three-dimensional aspect inherent to the language. This technique is designed to give beginning and intermediate students a better chance at speaking – and... - December 09, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing