Monthly Archives: September 2013

Tibetan Mastiff Dog Not Best Impersonator of Lion at Chinese Zoo

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mihee

From SF Gate: “Workers at a Chinese zoo thought nobody would notice when they replaced a lion with a big dog. But then the dog barked. And didn’t really look like a lion.” I’m not sure what is more amusing … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Secret Clinical Strength’s ‘Office Party’

Posted on September 6, 2013 by John

http://youtu.be/Rk7tD6eFH0A I caught this commercial the other day and thought it was somewhat funny. Though the Asian American boss does seem like kind of stereotypically angry and stern? But I guess a lot of bosses can look that way. Interesting … Continue reading →

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“Holistic” Admissions at UC Berkeley: An Insider View

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Jeff

Question:  What activity would have enough ethical dilemnas to scare off an ethics professor? Answer:  UC Berkeley’s “ holistic” Admissions process. Ruth Starkman, who at the time was an ethics professor at the University of San Francisco, has written this … Continue reading →

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Asian American Journalists Have Space to Shine In The Changing Industry

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Shako Liu

Former anchor of The Today Show Ann Curry spoke at the 2013 national convention of Asian American Journalists Association in New York City about keeping faith and passion in the changing industry. Before a flight to the edge of Syria, … Continue reading →

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‘LINSANITY’ the Documentary Coming to a Theater Near You October 4th

Posted on September 3, 2013 by John

‘LINSANITY,’ the documentary about NBA basketball player Jeremy Lin and his tumultuous struggle to breakthrough stereotypes and make it into the NBA and into the zeitgeist is scheduled for distribution on October 4th: “Ketchup Entertainment has acquired Evan Jackson Leong’s … Continue reading →

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