Monthly Archives: February 2009

Our Child Only Speaks English and It’s Not Okay

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Tim

My 3 year old daughter used to yell “Stop Daddy”, whenever I talked to my mom in Chinese. She didn’t like feeling like she was left out of the conversation, and she let us know in no uncertain terms. It … Continue reading →

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California Assemblyman Ted Lieu Running for California Attorney General

Posted on February 12, 2009 by John

California Assemblyman Ted Lieu officially announced his bid to run for attorney general in 2010.  According to his campaign biography, he’s ridiculously qualified, in only the way that an Asian American model minority could be: “Elected to the California Legislature … Continue reading →

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More Good Music: Mayda’s “H.L.L.R”

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Ernie

With all the music talk on this blog lately on Kollaboration, you would think that the only music to come from an Asian looking face is based out of Los Angeles. But pop music blog ArjanWrites.com recently featured a post … Continue reading →

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“Avenue Q” Musical Scuttled in San Jose

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Tim

After the American Musical Theater of San Jose declared bankruptcy in early December, there remained some hope that Avenue Q would still make it’s Northern California Bay Area debut in San Jose. But this week’s news declared that the touring … Continue reading →

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City Councilor Sam Yoon Running for Mayor of Boston

Posted on February 12, 2009 by John

Boston’s very first Asian-American city councilor Sam Yoon, elected just four years ago, has made it official and is running for mayor of Boston. I had the chance to meet Yoon for the first time back in April 2006 at … Continue reading →

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Is a Tall Geeky White Man My Ideal Mate?

Posted on February 11, 2009 by jee

Like most of the girls around me, I spent a good number of my youthful years daydreaming about my wedding day. It was filled with beautiful things and loved ones. It involved a wonderful dress and yummy food. And of … Continue reading →

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New UC Admissions Policy Could Exclude More Asian Americans

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Efren

As the University of California attempts to increase the diversity of its undergraduate student body by including more Latinos and blacks without violating the terms laid out in Proposition 209 that eliminated affirmative action in California public institutions, a novel … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education | 10 Comments

John Chiang: California’s Tough-Guy Controller

Posted on February 11, 2009 by John

Not only is the US and world economy in the crapper, but the state of California is in a real financial mess. California State Controller John Chiang has taken on Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger before, but now Chiang has a lot … Continue reading →

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Wicked, with Deedee Magno, Returns to San Francisco

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Tim

Wicked, the smash Broadway musical, which started life in a pre-production run in San Francisco in 2003 at the Curran theater, is finally back in San Francisco at the Orpheum Theater. The return to San Francisco brings with it a … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Jen-Hsun Huang, CEO Nvidia

Posted on February 10, 2009 by John

Charlie Rose’s interviews are low key, insightful, deep and lengthy; not your usual Hollywood elite trying to pitch their latest movie in five minutes or less (although I do enjoy that as well.) This past week, Rose interviewed Taiwanese American … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #28 – Welcome Soompi Radio Club

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Xxxtine

BIG NEWS — I’m now syndicated with Soompi Radio Club! You can now listen and chat along with other listeners over at the IRC @ Rizon Network channel #soompi.radio. I’ll update this post once I know the time slot. In … Continue reading →

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BoA Performing at Kollaboration 9; Win Tickets!

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Ernie

So what’s been up with BoA, anyway? Our favorite Korean Pop Star that speaks fluent Japanese is now living in Los Angeles, watching Gossip Girl and doing some local interviews in an attempt to cross-over into the American music industry … Continue reading →

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