Monthly Archives: December 2011

Off the Boat Greetings

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Guest Writer

Wouldn’t you like to receive e-cards that held aspects of creativity, humor and aesthetics altogether? Off the Boat Greetings provides a variety of cards with clever expressions that are a twist to the words of wisdom shared by the older … Continue reading →

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Kraze Burger to Try to spark Craze in US

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Mihee

From Voice of America: “Kraze, pronounced ‘crazy,’ started in 1998 and was inspired by an American hamburger chain called Johnny Rockets.  It has grown quickly, and there are now over 100 locations in Korea. The company has recently expanded to … Continue reading →

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The College Admissions Game, Part 5: The Admissions Consultant

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jeff

When you hear news about “College Admissions Consultants,” it’s often sensationalized and over the top. Take this article about a consultant who will guarantee a kid’s college acceptance or your money back or this article about Michele Hernandez, who is … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Mimobot Flash Drive

Posted on December 13, 2011 by sachi

How can we say no to the Mimobot x Hello Kitty 2GB flash drive ($23)? With this new “toy,” we have a place to store all our data, and we have something cute to stare at while we save heaps … Continue reading →

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Cindy Chiang & Ernie Halvorsen Win Season 19 of The Amazing Race

Posted on December 13, 2011 by John

Ironically, I was traveling abroad when the latest season of The Amazing Race kicked off at the end of September and never caught up on watching this season. Well, Cindy Chiang and her fiance Ernie Halvorsen, won this past Sunday. … Continue reading →

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Lowes Pulls Ads From TLC’s All-American Muslim

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Edward

TLC’s All-American Muslim profiles several Michigan Muslim families as normal people with everyday issues and triumphs. It has been generally well received by the public and critics, which I see this as a real positive sign that we are making … Continue reading →

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John Chu’s G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation Trailer Is Asian Enough

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Dino-Ray

http://youtu.be/bSX2oxLdcWA The first full trailer for John Chu’s kind of anticipated G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation flooded blogs and websites. The follow-up to the first million dollar installment worthy of B-movie acclaim, looks promising. It has lots of explosions, guns, Asian … Continue reading →

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8Days Giveaway: Custom @ Symbol Twitter Necklace from Blend Creations

Posted on December 13, 2011 by jozjozjoz
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A Response To New York Times’ “The How of an Internment, but Not All the Whys”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

[Author’s note: Although I am employed by the Japanese American National Museum, this article should not be construed as coming from the National Museum. Instead, this article is my personal opinion and should be taken as such.] On December 9, … Continue reading →

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Pequitobun “Bunny Likes Radish” Necklace

Posted on December 13, 2011 by sachi

Some simple necklaces are made without a touch of fun. Fortunately, this “Bunny Likes Radish” necklace from Pequitobun is exactly the opposite. Meshing simplicity, style, and fun, this necklace is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face while matching … Continue reading →

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Australian Soap Opera Neighbours Welcomes First Indian Family

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Moye

The classic Australian soap opera, Neighbours, is best known for featuring now well known cast members, like Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia but now they’re introducing their first all-Indian family–and not every fan is happy: “Melbourne-born of Indian … Continue reading →

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Social Networking And Bone Marrow Donors

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Tim

I first joined the bone marrow donor registry in the early nineties, after reading about a Chinese boy with leukemia who was looking for a match. Back then (and still the case now), Asian donors were rare, and finding a … Continue reading →

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