Woman named Alysa Liu has Instagram suspended for sharing name with superstar skater
Her name is Alysa Liu. No, not that Alysa Liu. As the Bay Area celebrates the Olympic gold medalist, a young woman in San Francisco is finding out what it's like to share a name -- spelled the exact same way -- with the figure skating phenom. Not only has Alysa Liu, a tech worker, been getting some online attention meant for the skating superstar, she has apparently been deemed an imposter by Instagram.
Asian American Food Habits Survey
Help out some academic researchers who are some interesting work around Asian Americans and food. The study, administered by Dr. Oliver Wang (California State University Long Beach), Kelli Kimura (UC Irvine), and Sam Titus (UC Irvine), aims to explore intersections between food and identity, especially as it relates to the diverse community of Asian Americans. You can help thenm out by completing an online survey.
Jimmy O. Yang Sets Theatrical Release For Comedy Special 'Finally Home'
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang has set a theatrical release for Finally Home, his third comedy special, taped during a sold-out arena run in his hometown of Hong Kong. The special promises to be a full-scale homecoming celebration -- complete with pyrotechnics, musical moments, and surprise cameos. Finally Home will screen exclusively in Hong Kong at Emperor Cinemas beginning March 20, and open in theaters across the U.S. and Canada on March 27.
God and Buddha Are Friends
God and Buddha Are Friends is a short dramedy that grapples with religion and spirituality from a Taiwanese American child's perspective. Written and directed by Anthony Ma, the story is inspired by a real childhood event. When a young boy is told by a fiery pastor that his Buddhist jade necklace is a "devil’s totem," it sparks a comedic yet emotional clash between faith, culture, and a fiercely protective Buddhist mother. Watch it here.
Godzilla Popcorn Bucket
Kaiju fans! Your movie night is not complete without this collectible limited edition Godzilla Popcorn Bucket, designed by Scott Sugiuchi. Just open up the King of Monsters' mouth and in (and out) go the snacks.
