Articles by jaymie

Olympian Speed Skater Apolo Anton Ohno
Jan 31 at 2:36pm
Three-time Olympian Apolo Ohno has been the top short-track skater in the United States since 2001, when he became the first American to win the overall World Cup, for the 2000-01 season. Ohno has since won the overall title twice more, in 2003 and 2005. He also has won five Olympic medals, two gold, tying speed skater Eric Heiden for the most career winter medals by a U.S. man.
Ice Hockey Star Julie Chu
Jan 31 at 2:10pm
Forward Julie Chu is making her third Olympic appearance in Vancouver, looking to add to her silver medal from 2002 and bronze from 2006. Chu has been a member of the national team since 2001, winning the world title with the team in 2005, 2008 and 2009, in addition to world silver medals in 2001, 2004 and 2007. Chu led the 2009 tournament with 10 points and was named one of Team USA's top-three players. Chu lives in Blaine, Minn., as part of the women's residency program, and shares a townhouse with teammates Kerry Weiland and Karen Thatcher.
Olympic Ice Skater Mirai Nagasu
Jan 30 at 4:26pm
Mirai began skating at age five because her parents took her ice skating on a rainy day when she couldn't play golf. The Nagasus own a small sushi restaurant in Arcadia, Calif., ("The food is just as good as the Beverly Hills restaurants," says Mirai) and her family has struggled financially. When asked in 2007 what size clothes she wore, Mirai said she didn't know because most of her clothes were secondhand. Three-time U.S. Mirai began skating at age five because her parents took her ice skating on a rainy day when she couldn't play golf.
Anjulie is Bringing to Music Listeners the “Boom”
Jan 1 at 4:53am
Anjulie is one songstress you don’t want to miss out on. She’s bold, beautiful, and talented – it shows through her personality and music. Having been in the music industry for some time now, Anjulie’s time to shine has finally come. You may recognize her catchy and sultry sounding singles, like “Boom,” played on CW television shows, such as “Melrose Place” and “The Vampire Diaries.” Anjulie is one songstress you don’t want to miss out on. She’s bold, beautiful, and talented – it shows through her personality and music.
Imran Khan - Pakistani Punjabi singer
Dec 31 at 10:45pm
Imran Khan - Pakistani Punjabi singer Imran Khan is a Dutch-born Pakistani Punjabi singer from The Hague in Holland who hails from the city of Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. Currently signed with Prestige Records in the UK, Khan rose to popularity with his debut single, Ni Nachleh. In 2009 he launched his latest album in the UK entitled Unforgettable. Imran Khan - Pakistani Punjabi singer Imran Khan is a Dutch-born Pakistani Punjabi singer from The Hague in Holland who hails from the city of Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.
Tera Patrick - Goddess of the Sinners
Dec 29 at 3:49pm
Tera Patrick has led a remarkable life. She has been a top model, a worldwide feature entertainer, entrepreneur, fashion designer, adult entertainment mogul and ultimately the number one porn star in the world, crossing into mainstream as an international sex symbol. With the upcoming release of her autobiography, Sinner Takes All: A Memoir of Love and Porn, via Gotham/Penguin, Tera adds author to her growing list of accomplishments. Tera Patrick has led a remarkable life.
Presenting gift card ideas
Dec 21 at 3:21am
These two designs are for presenting gift cards, since they're such common gifts this time of year. Please see below for the step by step instructions. Step by Step Instructions:
Jean Quan - Oakland Mayoral Candidate
Dec 1 at 3:05pm
In 2003, Jean became only the 12th woman to serve on the Oakland Council in over 150 years and the first Asian American woman. Jean is the first Asian American woman elected to the Oakland City Council and School Board. She is running to be the first woman Mayor of Oakland, and the first Asian American woman mayor of a major U.S. city. We just had to speak with her! In 2003, Jean became only the 12th woman to serve on the Oakland Council in over 150 years and the first Asian American woman.
Japanese Inspired Gift Wrapping ideas
Nov 30 at 2:55pm
Shiho Masuda is an artist/designer based in New York City specializing in paper and party designs. Known for her elaborate gift wrapping packages, she has worked with diverse corporate and celebrity clients. She currently gives classes and demonstrations around the city on gift wrapping, scrap booking, and craft design. For photos of her work as well as, please visit her website at: www.shihomasuda.com The following designs are fun, simple, inexpensive, and eco-friendly: Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays Using Brown Bags
Director of Ninja Assassin James McTeigue
Nov 19 at 2:49pm
“Ninja Assassin” is directed by James McTeigue from a screenplay by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski. The film stars Korean pop star Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Rick Yune and legendary martial arts performer Sho Kosugi. Joel Silver, Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski and Grant Hill are the film’s producers, with Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Steve Richards serving as executive producers.
Washington DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee
Nov 7 at 6:22pm
In the most politically powerful city in the world, among many of the most powerful people in the world, sits one of the most feared Asian Americans. She’s Korean American and Chancellor of Washington, DC schools, Michelle Rhee. In the most politically powerful city in the world, among many of the most powerful people in the world, sits one of the most feared Asian Americans. She’s Korean American and Chancellor of Washington, DC schools, Michelle Rhee.
Cash Money - Jay Sean
Nov 1 at 1:44am
Cash Money/Universal Republic UK singer Jay Sean has turned his sultry “Down” (featuring Cash Money Icon Lil Wayne. ) into platinum, with the #1 single minted this week at the coveted 1 million mark, certified by the RIAA. The breakthrough hit has scored the year’s most impressive array of milestones for a UK artist’s stateside debut, the fastest rising, best performing single of 2009. Jay Sean’s U.S. debut album, All Or Nothing, will hit stores and digital/mobile destinations on November 24th.
Helen Sung - Jazz Star
Oct 28 at 1:40pm
Winner of the Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams Piano Competition, Helen Sung has been called “one of the brightest emerging stars in jazz today.” Breaking stereotypes as an Asian-American artist and composer, her experience in classical, jazz, & popular music gives her a compelling, unique voice.
Aparna Pande - General Manager at Disney
Sep 30 at 2:33pm
Aparna Pande is General Manager at Disney Publishing Worldwide responsible for FamilyFun, Wondertime, and Disney en Familia magazines and oversees editorial, consumer marketing, production, advertising sales, and marketing efforts for the U.S. Consumer Magazine division.
Superna Kalle of Sony Pictures Television
Sep 12 at 12:26pm
Superna Kalle knew early on in her career that she wanted to work in international television and that is exactly where she has ended up as Senior Vice President, International Networks, of Sony Pictures Television. She currently oversees all channels in India to ensure profitability and establish overall business priorities and new initiatives for the channels in the region.
Lisa Wu Hartwell is back on Atlanta Housewives
Sep 5 at 12:59am
You know Lisa Wu Hartwell as the spunky, energetic, half Asian wife of Ed “sometimes 6th housewife” Hartwell on Bravo's hit reality series Atlanta "Real Housewives". There has been much more drama since the first season and Lisa is still her happy-go-lucky self. I chatted with Lisa as she was boarding a plane on her way out of Los Angeles.You know Lisa Wu Hartwell as the spunky, energetic, half Asian wife of Ed “sometimes 6th housewife” Hartwell on Bravo's hit reality series Atlanta "Real Housewives".
NYLPI Attorney - Nisha Agarwal
Jul 31 at 11:43pm
Nisha Agarwal is a 2006 graduate of Harvard Law School and recently completed a Skadden Fellowship at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, where she is the Director of the Health Justice Program. Ms. Agarwal's work at NYLPI (New York Lawyers for Public Interest) focuses on bringing a racial justice and immigrant rights perspective to health care advocacy. She is currently representing a Latino community-based organization in New York City in a legal and legislative campaign to make pharmacies accessible to people who are limited English proficient.
Ana Julaton hits like a hurricane
Jul 31 at 12:46pm
Fil-Am female fighting Pride of the Philippines, Bay area’s own Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton is back. Julaton, who is the most influential Filipina boxer in the history of the sport and arguably the most popular female boxer to ever come out of the Bay Area, is making her return to the ring after an 11 month hiatus for the biggest test of her career.
Roma Khanna of NBC Universal
Jul 1 at 2:34pm
Roma Khanna was appointed President, Global Networks & Digital Initiatives, NBC Universal International in September 2007. In this role, Roma oversees the full portfolio of over 60 NBC Universal television channels, including the Sci-Fi, 13th Street, Universal Channel, Hallmark Channel, Divatv and Movies24 brands. Roma Khanna was appointed President, Global Networks & Digital Initiatives, NBC Universal International in September 2007.
Kelly Choi - Pack your knives and go!
Jun 29 at 1:06pm
“Pack Your Knives and Go!” After 4 seasons of Top Chef hosted by South Asian Padma Lakshmi, there’s a new Asian host in town who’s been added to the Top Chef brand and is now hosting Bravo’s latest spin-off, Top Chef Masters. She’s Korean American Kelly Choi and if you’re from the New York area, she is certainly a familiar face. “Pack Your Knives and Go!”
After 4 seasons of Top Chef hosted by South Asian Padma Lakshmi, there’s a new Asian host in town who’s been added to the Top Chef brand and is now hosting Bravo’s latest spin-off, Top Chef Masters.

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