8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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My Visit to San Francisco’s Angel Island Immigration Station
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Daughter of the Late Pat Morita Protests Karate Kid Remake
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Review of Netflix Japan’s “Our Secret Diary”
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The Attractive, Accomplished, and Fake Chinese Women who want to connect with me
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The Difference Between Internment Camps and Concentration Camps
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A Guide To A Buddhist/Chinese/American Funeral
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Category Archives: Current Events
Anti-Japanese Sentiment In China & Korea Over Disputed Territory Results In Misdirected Racist Acts
The recent sourness between the People’s Republic of China and Japan has resulted in an angry mob overturning cars and attacking the Japanese restaurant, Tokugawa, in Guangdong province’s city of Shenzhen. The mob was infuriated by Japan’s unfurling of its … Continue reading
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Why Richard Aoki Is Still A Symbol Of Solidarity
So if reporter Seth Rosenfeld was seeking tons of press attention for his new book about the FBI’s war on student activism during the 60s & 70s, he achieved his goal. One day before his book was published, Rosenfeld released … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History
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Third Soldier In Danny Chen Case Gets Three Months And Demotion
Staff Sargent Blaine G. Dugas Jr received three months and a demotion in the 3rd trial associated with Danny Chen’s Suicide. He was convicted of dereliction of duty, specifically that he failed to look after the well-being of his soldiers … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Current Events, Discrimination
Tagged Blaine Dugas, courtmartial conviction, Danny Chen, suicide, U.S. Military
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Bank of Canada Pulled Original Image For $100 Banknote Due To “Asian-ness”
The Bank of Canada had decided to de-Asianize the original image of a woman looking into a microscope for its $100 banknote after 8 focus groups across the country raised questions about her ethnicity. “The image, alongside a bottle of … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, WTF
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Singapore Insists On Making Bad Music Video To Make Up For Low Birth Rates
Singapore has had some “unique” music videos over the years, but this new one spotted on YouTube in light of Singapore’s national day on 9 August seeks to address some serious social issues: extremely low birth rates.
Posted in Current Events, DUDE WTF ASIA, Observations, WTF
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Increased Attacks On Mosques After Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting
Whether this is a matter of sheer coincidence or a disturbing trend, there have been reports of increased attacks against mosques in the United States after the shooting at a Wisconsin Sikh temple. It is important to note that mosques are … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination
Tagged hate crimes, muslim, sikh, sikh temple shooting, stereotypes, wisconsin
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Second Soldier Tried In Danny Chen Case Takes Plea Deal
Spc. Ryan J. Offutt , the second soldier tried in the hazing suicide case of Danny Chen, plead guilty to the “lesser” charge of hazing and two counts of maltreatment as part of a plea deal. He will receive a … Continue reading
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Tagged courtmartial conviction, Danny Chen, Hazing, Ryan Offutt, U.S. Military
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The Philippines, Its “Worst Flooding in Three Years” And More Lies
[Author’s note: The following gonzo piece below is not meant to offend; it is meant to inform readers of things that do offend the sensibilities of concerned human beings. This account is as experienced first-hand from being in Manila for … Continue reading
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Innocent Muslims Are Getting Killed in Burma, But Few Will Talk About It
http://youtu.be/-X_Y1PL-eTA I leave it to one of our colleagues here to write about the recent Wisconsin Sikh Temple incident as I focus on something I find myself disgusted over, an unforgiving disgust directed mainly at myself for not speaking up … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, History, Observations, Politics
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Zambian Miners Kill Chinese Manager & Facetious Thoughts About China As A Superpower
Zambian miners have killed a Chinese manager and injured a second by pushing a trolley into him, over a wage dispute on 4 August. The incident took place in southern Zambia, and is a result of significantly lower wages and … Continue reading
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Vietnamese Man Builds His Own Batpod
You don’t have to be a billionaire playboy to have nice toys like Batman does, you just have to be like Macgyver and use whatever you have to make it. Sighted earlier this week on YouTube, a Vietnamese man has … Continue reading
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Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney Announces AAPIs for Romney
With the presidential election about to enter the party convention phase in a few weeks, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced earlier this past week the formation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Romney: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders … Continue reading
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