Monthly Archives: January 2012

How To Be A Bad Asian: Flunk Your (Native) Language Course

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mihee

Life is hard enough as an Asian. Not all of us can get perfect SAT scores, graduate from medical school or trick out a Honda Civic. The pressure to embrace our culture remains but sometimes, we just don’t want to. How … Continue reading →

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MongQ Thai Tran “Le Rêve” 2012 Calendar

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

A new year means a new calendar and with 2012 supposedly being the last year, you might as well make this one count. This “Le Reve” 2012 Calendar by MongQThaiTran ($10.00) is straight out of any guy’s dream. And when … Continue reading →

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NPR’s This American Life’s Episode on Life at an iPhone Factory

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Ernie

From NPR’s This American Life: “Mike Daisey was a self-described ‘worshipper in the cult of Mac.’ Then he saw some photos from a new iPhone, taken by workers at the factory where it was made. Mike wondered: Who makes all … Continue reading →

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The College Admissions Game, Part 6: Admissions Test Preparation

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jeff

Test preparation courses for college admissions tests are fairly common in Silicon Valley.  Test preparation courses for high school admissions tests, amazingly enough, are also common.  The Daughter and Number One Son each took them in preparing for their respective … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese Company EVA Airlines Brings Back Hello Kitty Jets

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Lily

So maybe you already have your collection of Hello Kitty dolls, note paper, mugs, plates and sandwich maker, but have you been on a Hello Kitty jet? Perhaps some of you got a chance to ride on one of these crazy cute, … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: McDonald’s – Egg McMuffin of Boyfriends

Posted on January 9, 2012 by John

I was watching one of my favorite shows last week, Modern Family, and came across this McDonald’s commercial for the egg McMuffin. To my absolute surprise, I see a young couple with an attractive Asian American young adult professing his … Continue reading →

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Year of the Dragon Sterling Charm Bracelet

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

Transitioning to a new year also means a transition in the Chinese zodiac year.  This year is the year of the dragon.  Whether or not you were born during the year of the dragon, this Year of the Dragon Sterling … Continue reading →

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Pequitobun “Bunny Likes Radish” Necklace

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Guest Writer

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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Asians Behaving Badly: Korean Woman Scammed Korean Men Online

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Mihee

From LA Times: “Kim was arrested a week after falsely reporting, under a stolen identity, that she was the victim of domestic violence, according to a police news release. Police said that, on the basis of the report, Kim had a 44-year-old … Continue reading →

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Westernized Chinese Food and Westernized Chinese People

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Calvin The Montreal Gazette published an article in November about “vintage Chinese restaurants” in that city, meaning the “dying breed” of restaurants that served Canadian Chinese cuisine. These days, writing on Westernized Chinese food (see my review of Banquet … Continue reading →

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