asian. wow. [applause] >> now that the mayor and board chair has helped us through this point, may i invite them up for some pictures? >> thank you, mr. mayor. thank you, tony. let me repeat once again the three qualities we want our visual identity to convey. a new perspective, bold and confident, and asian arts museum invites all to engage. as you may know, this inverted market is from a mathematical science known as a universal quantifier. we whaant everyone to know thate are here to engage you. we want to awaken and inspire. let me show you a couple of examples of how you can use this. we have window treatment for everyone. and then we have a new visitor'' guide, a new membership material, a new look. you can take us with you. and also, out and about. i still strongly about this market because it is very versa tile. you can superimpose images from diverse cultures coming asian, not asian, and we can use this in a powerful way. imagine, we can even commissioned artists to do a rendition of thi

you can superimpose images from diverse cultures coming asian, not asian, and we can use this in a powerful way. imagine, we can even commissioned artists to do a rendition of this as a sculpture. and the possibilities. before i invite the marriage to give our audience his thoughts, that also -- may also asked take some pictures please? >> mr. mayer, please. >> good morning, everybody. i want to thank all of the supervisors, my posse for being here. thank you for the introduction. hall also want to give special thanks to tony and kiko for your leadership. p j from the commission is also here. we are a very special city, of course. as you know, charlotte and i have been working together for the last eight months, celebrating this wonderful diversity in the city as we will and in so many international visitors that come in. every opportunity we have, we market, but we also say, if you what a great experience, go to the asian. see what we have. it is one of the few cities to have its own asian art museum. that is a wonderful reflection of our city's commitment to not only the history of the po

and to have an asian face represent that, a whole 100% chinese-born and bred asian face represent thatthat's amazing. >> reporter: an american brand, an asian face. liu wen, now 23 years old, has come a long way from her small village in china's human province. after winning a modeling contest, she was discovered by french stylist joseph carle. >> she can give so much, so much so, much, with such elegance and she can create an intimacy with the readers, too. >> beautiful, yes. >> reporter: but the barriers still loom large. critics say all asian casting like last fall's cue chour show, was racist it was levelled at "vogue italia" for its so-called all black issue. >> unfortunately it plays into the stereotype that az yabs all look alike. because the models all did look alike. >> reporter: adding assault to injury, british "vogue" mislabeled liu wen as a different model. >> i think in a way, that feels almost like a fad and a trend versus something that just feels like a melting pot of beauty. >> reporter: liu wen thinks the widening lens of beauty is more than an it bag. she's just enj

please come up and put your mark on the asian.

please come up and put your mark on the asian. commissioner elsbernd: welcome to the special rules committee meeting. if we could pass a motion to excuse jane kim from today's meeting? without objection. madam court, please call item six. >> item 6. hearing to consider the quarterly reports of the shelter monitoring committee.

asian. wow. [applause] >> now that the mayor and board chair has helped us through this point, may i invite them up for some pictures?

jay, nick, mayor, please come up and put your mark on the asian. akiko, tony, please come and make your mark. please come up and put your mark on the asian. >> congratulations, chief. as you may well know, we were named the top in 2005. i thought that was wonderful. >> that is the top irish- americans in the country, not just san francisco. >> they knew they could fire chief when they saw one. we thought we would do a nice irish song for you. we will not take long, we promise. ♪ , over the hills my money-eyed irish lad come over the hills to your darling you choose the road love and i will make the balancvows and i will be your true love forever red is the rose that beyond the garden grows there is a lily of the valley here is the water that boasts from the spring but my love is [inaudible] ♪ ♪ down by killarney the moon and the stars they were shining the moon shone she was sure she would be my love forever red is the rose that beyond the garden grows there is delayed of our valley there is the water that flows from but my love is better than any

jay, nick, mayor, please come up and put your mark on the asian. akiko, tony, please come and make your mark. please come up and put your mark on the asian. >> good afternoon, everybody. i would like to welcome everyone to rickshaw badworks. i am the director of the san francisco office of small business. week -- 85% of san francisco businesses are small businesses. san francisco small businesses are not only excited about the unique opportunities of the america's cup, but they are very excited about the economic opportunities san francisco will experience in hosting america's cup. mayor lee has understood the importance of maintaining and growing our environment. is due to the vision and leadership that san francisco is becoming known for its dynamic business environment. wally city and the america's cup advanced and authority -- while the city in the america's cup -- america's cup advance in authority, mayor lee has authorized me to add the america's cup to san francisco's rich and the verse business community so they can help the -- make the ame

please come up and put your mark on the asian. a hundred kids actively participating in our programming. it doesn't stop here, we're continuing the momentum and continuing to grow. and like those students, we want to make sure that college becomes the rule and not the exception. so i want to thank everyone here who is gathered here today. and because of all you in the room, you have contributed time, resources, advocacy, energy, to make this dream a reality. so thank you all for coming. i want to introduce some -- everyone here is a v.i.p. and i thank people for coming. they are behind me. first of all, mayor lee, mayor of san francisco. please give him a round of applause. [applause] >> and supervisor malia cohen from district 10. thank you very much. who is doing an awesome job representing district 10. we want to make sure she is on board. she's been a great supporter since she was elected to the board of supervisors so we thank you, again, supervisor cohen. with that, and one last person i want to introduce is randy lenit. ran

i can go off and preach about the fact they think so many of us asian american authors and asian authors in general tend to go back and write about our ancestors and write about things in our past not our specific past but may be of of ancestors and mothers and grand mothers. we have been telling their story. i think the generation to come, will be telling stories of living here. it will be different stories. but the oppression of our voices have been for so many, many years, if you think back the first writer who was read in terms of asian american was maxine kingston. i read her in high school and was greatly affected by reading about the woman warrior. before her there were few. there were some but didn't make that economic splash. they were never read in a large way. maxine was the first one we read her in school we knew of her. she was not out there like anny tan was when she wrote the joy luck club. so much of it is timing. it meant all the history and the voices before then had been silent. my generation of writers came in and we heard stories of women and men and the family of a

famous faces and plenty of asian talent from around the world. but perhaps not as great as the queen of indian music. they're all in london for the international asian award. >> i think the irony with this red carpet was that it was probably made by indians. >> i think this is a very inspirational evening. we're celebrating the success of the asian entrepreneur. >> it's international and really does co commend asian people globally. >> 1,000 people joined in the celebration. but the biggest accolade went to a musical legend. ♪ >> asha bosely was awarded the guinness book of world records for the most song recorded in her lifetime. i just work and work and work. i sang one day seven songs. ♪ >> freddy mercury was recognized poss tuesday mousely -- posthumously. he was very kind, funny. and then of course, he had his business which is to perform. >> when asked what freddy would say it was short and sweet. >> don't worry, darling. i'm fine. >> and more of the news because a british soldier has won the booker prize. it is one of the most prestigious

>> i am a legal fellow at the asian law caucus. the purpose of the police commission is to provide civilian oversight over sfpd activities. this commission has been on notice about their involvement with the fbi. we have held hearings, focused political comment, and spoken with many of you one-on-one. with explain the problem and proposed viable solutions. yet, two weeks ago today, some of you were still not clear what the problem is. on behalf of the asian law caucus, i am here to answer that question out and clear. sfpd's participation with the fbi under the memorandum of understanding is not acceptable. that's all of the power in the hands of the fbi. that ensures that sfpd officers follow their rules rather than san francisco's. verbal assurances to trust nothing bad is happening is not enough. that is not how democracy works. we demand real oversight and accountability, and right now, the fbi is blocking your oversight and accountability. the arab, middle eastern, and south asian committees have all lost faith in the fbi. agen

give you permission to put your mark on the asian. what does that mean? i think i know i want to do but i do not want to get arrested because -- this is the city. graffiti is not cool. i do not know, i'm going to try something. bear with me. i'm going to invite everyone else to put their mark on the asian as well. i am going to kick us off first. do not arrest me. i am sorry, nick. no pressure. i am a big fan of staches, so i will start with a beautiful sta che. while i do this, i want to invite -- stick around, is going to get there. how about that? jay, nick, mayor, please come up

financial support and strength to make sure the that the asian could move forward. they responded. not only with an agreement going forward, but with this idea of branding which came out of the number of ideas of how the nation can make sure it is appealing to an even broader audience, making sure that its wells, richness, not only in this place -- we have a lovely room like this for actual performances that are consistent with the asian culture. as you know, some 20,000 kids get invited to come through these halls to learn and see the exhibits. i am very excited about the next exhibit. i know the bali exhibit here will have international flavor. with this opening, with this brand name, i want to think the board of directors, the foundation. jay hsu and your work with the

asian currencies are also due to gains in stocks and commodities. as for all prices, also in positive territory, up now for a fourth straight session, as fears diminish that another recession may not happen. meanwhile, france, belgium, and luxury emborg will be bailing out dexia. as robert peston reports. should some be forced out of the euro by the financial crisis? that became acute when a large bank with big loans struggled to borrow and faced possible collapse. >> it's clear that the banking sector crisis gave governments a difficult choice, to intervene or face a problem with the customers. >> it's big with loans and liabilities with more than 500 billion euros, roughly the size as entire greek banking system. it's being broken up. the taxpayers of belgium, france, and luxembourg are providing up to 90 billion euros to support dexia's debt. euro's leaders have recognized some would say belatedly that some of europe's very biggest banks need strengthening. they need more capital as a protection against losses on loans to the likes of greece. as

i served on the board of the asian american bar association and the asian law caucus. we opened with the pledge of allegiance, which ends with "one nation under god, with liberty and justice for all." the fbi teaches its agents that the constitutionally protected religious faith of millions of americans is terrorists in waiting. it also plays into al qaeda's hands. we cannot waste resources on jttf efforts that do not make us safer but rather jeopardize the safety of our entire community. the sfpd should take seriously the recommendations to opt out of the m.o.u. witht he jttf and renegotiate the terms. thank you. president mazzucco: thank you. next speaker, please? we will give you more time, don't worry. thank you for doing this tonight. appreciate it. >> you are welcome. >> somebody called me about information. i have an account at a bank. they told me they are from the bank, they need some information about money going back home. i said you should ask the bank. he said, i want to know from you. i said i cannot do anything for you. the fbi said they need information

poetry and fiction by south asian american writers.of asian decent in the americas her novel, braided tongue was published in 2003. i introduce rashne. >> i'm reading from a selection from a longer narrative. memory is no longer confused. it has a home land. from a farm by the late ali. sometimes the circle breaks and the woman meets the child. face-to-face. each one seeing for the first time her strength in the other. a poem by jenny. [inaudible]. after more than a year of e mails and phone conversations, amy,ling and i met at the university of wisconsin in madison. it was sometime during the mid 1980. calcutta was very hot, said amy. i wondered how our conversation about asian american literature veered to calcutta? calcutta was very hot but i got my first doll there. we spent some time in calcutta when we fled

jay, nick, mayor, please come up and put your mark on the asian. akiko, tony, please come and make your mark. please come up and put your mark on the asian. >> good morning, everyone. we're coming up of a busy weekend. our efforts have been validated from huge crowds over the weekend. highlight clip. ♪ >> a hit the ways. ve. >> it was very exciting. we had over 100,000 watching on the shore. that really helped to solidify the idea that this would be quite exciting. i have incurred all of you to have a look at the pilots that are online from yesterday's final day of racing. we had another capsize which is not shown in this video. there was a crash before the start. we also have some pretty spectacular performance on the water by these guys. lots of positive comments coming out of this event. getting you some background on the concept, more death of mayor we are going with this, -- depth, where we are going with this. being in newport, rhode island this past weekend, there is a whole community of jealous people that wish that they were in your shoes.

jay, nick, mayor, please come up and put your mark on the asian. akiko, tony, please come and make your mark. please come up and put your mark on the asian. >> good afternoon. i would like to call the meeting of the commission of the environment to order. >> [laughter] >> wow, that popped up. >> back to the future. >> san francisco public utilities commission. >> to order at 1:46, october 11, 2011. next item, please. >> roll call. president vietor. commissioner moran. commissioner caen. commissioner torres. i believe commissioner courtney is here and will be joining us momentarily. the next item as the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of september 27. if there are any additions, corrections, substitutions -- president vietor: you have the minutes before you. >> move to approve. president vietor: there is a motion. is there a second? second. questions are comments? all those in favor? opposed. thank you. the motion carries. next -- >> the next item is public comment, an item for members of the public to speak about items that are not w

your asian and chinese economies does it mean there's that mean. threats to the marker sees worldwide because when we say democracy when people of the state say democracies they meet america and the anglo-saxon oriented countries. you know this word democracy is a word we consider on very lightly by people governments who. don't really have much concern for. i think it's a loaded word out i would rather. directed toward a concept of representative government with some kind of checks and balances on power and the influence of private lobby groups in the united states congress and the election of presidents and such today that you can speak of a democracy you can speak of. such a concentration of private power that the president is what i was actually a special interest with. eastern germany it's a world east and the world economy. would be less comfortable for europeans for people used to the order that we have now i don't really i don't think you need less comfortable it could even be much more comfortable simply because. china india russia and eas

wait the combination of all your asian nations working in cooperation economically and otherwise is the one possibility that could be here including the e.u. perhaps country by country i think he was an entity is a dysfunctional entity and country by country certainly germany italy perhaps france so it means the whole world against america is that what you mean big chunk of the well america's capability to preserve its leading role in the global economy has recently been questioned and one of the questioning was in the media spotlight . in kenya rates a quarter of the world's g.d.p. and is home to was third of the world's millionaires for decades the united states has enjoyed the status of the largest economy in the world the image of the superpower has been marred by this year's debt ceiling crisis the danger of a technical default and the country's economy having been downgraded by a ratings agency meanwhile the world's manufacturer and the u.s. his biggest creditor could. can only call their chain a supervised chip bent to become the second largest economy this year and this chase in