Monthly Archives: February 2013

Reaction to the Guardian Article: Japanese Minister Says, “Let elderly people ‘hurry up and die'”

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Koji Steven Sakai

On January 22, the Guardian ran an article about how Taro Aso, Japan’s new finance minister, said: “Heaven forbid if you are forced to live on when you want to die. I would wake up feeling increasingly bad knowing that … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Artist Nes Andrion makes Super Bowl QB Colin Kaepernick his Canvas

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jeff

Superbowl-bound quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s tattoos became famous after Kaepernick was criticized for having them, but that bad publicity turned into good news for Asian American Tattoo artist Nes Andrion.  Business is way up for the Reno, Nevada resident’s tattoo shop, … Continue reading →

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White House Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu to Depart

Posted on February 1, 2013 by John

Back in September, I had the real pleasure to meet and interview Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu in Charlotte, North Carolina when I attended the Democratic National Convention. Well, like many who serve a full four years in The White House, … Continue reading →

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