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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Did Respect for Authority Save Lives in Japan Quake?
I noticed a curious phenomenon last week. When the earthquake and tsunami were first detected in Japan, the Japanese people responded to the alarms respectfully and obediently. This probably prevented thousands of needless deaths. This seems like a stark contrast … Continue reading
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Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partners with UNICEF for Japan Disaster Relief
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation is working together with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) in their efforts to collect for the Japan Disaster Relief Fund. The death toll is expected to exceed 10,000 with thousands still missing. The hard-hit … Continue reading
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Taiwanese Indie Bands from The Wall at SXSW
If you’re headed to SXSW (a.k.a. South by Southwest) in Austin, TX this year, there will be no shortage of Asian representation in the music department — particularly with the Taiwanese label of indie bands known as The Wall — … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music
Tagged Austin, Concerts, South by Southwest, SXSW, The Wall
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CNN Interviews Jeremy Lin
Since I last blogged about Jeremy Lin was his debut for the Golden State Warriors during the Warriors’ Asian Heritage night, Lin has had his up’s and down’s in the NBA. Back in January, Lin was sent to the NBA … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Sports
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An Open Letter to Alexandra Wallace, Ranting UCLA Girl
Before I get started on this lovely open letter, for those of you who don’t know, Alexandra Wallace is a UCLA student who posted the above YouTube video yesterday about her rant on Asian students making too much noise in … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Lifestyles, Observations, Southern California
Tagged 18MMW, alexandra wallace, asians, boobs, bruins, ching chong, hate speech, parents, political science, rant, ucla
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Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami: Did Japan “Deserve” It?
One would hope that in the face of terrible tragedy, people can overcome their racism to, you know, become decent, compassionate human beings. Instead, people are taking an unimaginable natural disaster and using it as a reason to justify why … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination
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New Census Figures Reveal the Bay Area is Much More Asian American
Everyone living in the San Francisco Bay Area, newly released 2010 Census figures confirm what you already know: the Bay Area, along with being much more more Latino, is much more Asian American. Traditional white East Bay suburbs like San … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Lifestyles, San Francisco Bay Area
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Gift Companies and Mailings Offer Stereotypical Asian Party Favors
Like any working adult with credit cards and a viable email address, I get a lot of “junk” mail, both cyber and physical, both home and at work. In the office, I receive everything from brochures on cheesy curriculum to … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Education
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Martin Hsu Website Wide Japan Earthquake Relief
We’ve blogged about illustrator Martin Hsu’s fantastic prints and illustrations before, but with the tragedy in Japan this week comes word that Martin is donating 100% of all proceeds to American Red Cross Japan Earthquake Relief. You can help earthquake … Continue reading
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Evan Low Officially Announces Candidacy for California State Assembly
This past Thursday, political wonder kid and current Campbell City Council Member Evan Low officially announced his candidacy for California State Assembly for the 24th Assembly District. A few years ago, Low made history by becoming the country’s youngest ever … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
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Asian American Journalists Cover Earthquake and Tsunami Destruction in Japan
It has been over 24 hours since the devastating 8.9 Sendai earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I’ve been glued to NHK World and Twitter to get the latest news. At the same time that Japanese officials are calling for people … Continue reading
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