Category Archives: Current Events

Utah Honors Topaz Internee, Fred Korematsu

Posted on January 30, 2013 by John

I first learned more and blogged about Japanese American internment camp detainee and civil rights icon Fred Korematsu when the State of California first had declared that January 30th would be known as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and … Continue reading →

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Strange Serendipities in Ceylon (Part 2)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by JohnnyC

[In 2009, the decades-long civil war in Sri Lanka between the terrorist LTTE or Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan Government finally ended, but left behind a legacy of war that endures, further complicated by global climate change. In 2012, Johnny … Continue reading →

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Jason Commisso Identified as Suspect in Attacks Targeting Asian Americans in East Harlem

Posted on January 28, 2013 by jozjozjoz

There has been a series of violent muggings in East Harlem that appeared to target Asian Americans, and the suspect is named as Jason Commisso. In all the incidents the suspect followed the victims into their elevators, violently attacked them, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, New York | 2 Comments

Cambodia’s Hun Sen is Vitrolic and Volatile

Posted on January 25, 2013 by JohnnyC

Last year, 2.06 million foreigners visited Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, the global Mecca of backpackers, with the cost of entry at $20 USD per day and $60 for one week, which turned the ancient Khmer temple remains into an El Dorado. … Continue reading →

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Michelle Kwan Marries Clay Pell

Posted on January 24, 2013 by John

This past September, I blogged about Michelle Kwan getting engaged. Well, that was quick – she just got married this past Saturday, according to an exclusive by People Magazine: “On Saturday, Jan. 19, signaling a new beginning, she incorporated that … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Politics, Sports | 2 Comments

White House Video: Hinna Zeejah Reads Letter to Obama on Gun Violence

Posted on January 23, 2013 by jozjozjoz

After 8-year-old Hinna Zeejah of Oceanside, NY watched television coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, she had one question, “Why do we have guns?” Hinna’s dad Farhan encouraged her to write a letter to President Barack Obama and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Lifestyles, Politics | 5 Comments

Strange Serendipities in Ceylon (Part 1)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by JohnnyC

[In 2009, the decades-long civil war in Sri Lanka between the terrorist LTTE or Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan Government finally ended, but left behind a legacy of war that endures, further complicated by global climate change. In 2012, Johnny … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations | 7 Comments

Michelle Obama Wears Another Jason Wu Dress for Inauguration Ball

Posted on January 22, 2013 by jozjozjoz

Four years ago, Michelle Obama’s decision to wear a Jason Wu gown for the President Obama’s 2009 inaugural ball brought Taiwanese American designer Jason Wu into the world’s spotlight. On the occasion of her husband’s second inauguration, the First Lady … Continue reading →

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‘Make Me Asian’ App Removed From Google Play Store

Posted on January 21, 2013 by John

I had blogged a few weeks ago about the ‘Make Me Asian’ app available in Google Play. Well, that app has now been removed: “Google has not responded to requests for comment, and it is unclear why the apps were … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Tech | 1 Comment

Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly’s Comments on Asian Americans and Backlash

Posted on January 10, 2013 by John

Last Thursday on his show, The O’Reilly Factor, Fox News personality and reporter Bill O’Reilly , did a segment on some of the fiscal and social issues facing Hawaii. As a vacation destination, O’Reilly is a big fan of Hawaii, but … Continue reading →

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WTF: “Make Me Asian” Android App ?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by John

The last time I think I blogged about smartphone app was a “review” of Design Your Dream Asian Girl for the iPhone. Even though it has been out for a while, in the past few days, I’ve seen links about … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Tech, WTF | 8 Comments

Asian Americans Most Responsive To Social Media Ads

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tim

A new study from Nielsen reveals that the influence of ads on social media sites, varies greatly between ethnicities, and it turns out Asian Americans are most likely to respond to ads they see on sites like Facebook. Nielsen rated … Continue reading →

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