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Groupon CEO Blames Ad Agency for Controversial Super Bowl Ad

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Moye

Remember that controversial Groupon commercial with Timothy Hutton that trivialized the situation in Tibet to promote their deal-of-the-day coupons? Gosh, that seems like ages ago. After defending their lighthearted take on a not-so-lighthearted issue, Groupon CEO Andrew Mason is now … Continue reading →

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A Vietnamese-Japanese Police Officer’s Letter from Fukushima

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jeff

“Brother, How are you and your family? These last few days, everything was in chaos. When I close my eyes, I see dead bodies. When I open my eyes, I also see dead bodies. Each one of us must work … Continue reading →

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American Casinos Play to the Asian Demographic

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Ernie

From the New York Times: “…It is part of an unspoken compact among the casinos, the bus companies and the city’s vast Chinese population, rooted in tradition, opportunity and vice. But it has come under a public spotlight after a … Continue reading →

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Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partners with UNICEF for Japan Disaster Relief

Posted on March 15, 2011 by jozjozjoz

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation is working together with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) in their efforts to collect for the Japan Disaster Relief Fund. The death toll is expected to exceed 10,000 with thousands still missing. The hard-hit … Continue reading →

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New Census Figures Reveal the Bay Area is Much More Asian American

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Ernie

Everyone living in the San Francisco Bay Area, newly released 2010 Census figures confirm what you already know: the Bay Area, along with being much more more Latino, is much more Asian American. Traditional white East Bay suburbs like San … Continue reading →

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Japan Struck By 8.9 Earthquake

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Moye

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday early afternoon, shaking office buildings, shutting down train lines and causing a 13′ tsunami north of Tokyo. In various locations along Japan’s coast, TV footage showed severe flooding, … Continue reading →

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Asian American “Men of Broadcast” Calendar

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Tim

The Asian American Journalists Association is holding a fund raiser. To participate, you can help to select the Asian male broadcasters who will be featured in the men of AAJA calendar. Each vote is $1 dollar and you can vote … Continue reading →

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Wally Yonamine, Nisei Baseball and 49ers Pioneer, Dead at 85

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Ernie

Wally Yonamine, a pioneer in sports for Asian Americans, passed away Monday in Honolulu at the age of 85. A two-sport star for the San Francisco 49ers and Tokyo Giants, “his ability to keep off-field pressures at bay and excel … Continue reading →

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National Table Tennis Trials in San Jose

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Tim

The trials for the mens and womens national table tennis teams begin this weekend in San Jose, California. San Jose, is pretty much considered the U.S. center for table tennis, so it’s no surprise the trials are taking place here … Continue reading →

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Post Round-up: The Mood This Week

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Ernie

People are furious that a lawyer is suing an all-you-can-eat LA sushi joint for “diabetic discrimination.” People are intrigued about rapper Nicki Minaj’s Indian heritage. Speaking of Nicki, people are intrigued that there is a movement of people self-identifying themselves … Continue reading →

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World of Warcraft and StarCraft Theme Park to Open in China

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ernie

G4TV reports that an amusement park based on the video games World of Warcraft and Starcraft will be opening in China, with the only-in-China-would-they-give-this-English-name JoyWorld. Why isn’t a Blizzard Theme Park opening in South Korea, where Starcraft is king and … Continue reading →

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JACL Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Moye

The Japanese American Citizens League is kicking off its Scholarship Program for the 2011 academic year, and everyone (including Non-Japanese Americans and non-JACL members) are welcome to apply! The JACL has been helping students pay for college since 1946 and … Continue reading →

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