lt. ehren watada allowed to resign from army First Lt.
This is an interesting article that discusses whether or not Kaiser's model is the model of the future of healthcare.
The casting of Avatar: The Last Airbender is drawing the attention that Breakfast at Tiffany's never did. The real question is whether or not the studios will respond. What makes it okay to create a mockery of Asians and not other races? I am curious to see how it turns out.
I've been following this story for a while and haven't heard much about it... Am hoping Viners will help drive news organizations to get involved since we are in dire need of health care reform!
While absolutely shocking that the Census would release data that they promised not to, it isn't surprising. So can anyone blame Americans of middle eastern descent for being mistrustful of the US government?
Racially charged statements draw angry response from both sides...
Something that strikes home, no?
This is really just plain sad.
the cast of MTV's new Maui fever has locals incensed at their portrayal of the island culture.
This is just heartwarming. Don't know about you, but I need to call my mother now.
Wonderful news in the fight against AIDS. Great that they are looking to more things than drugs to fight this scourge.
So Rosey employs humor that offends a number of people... it happens. It's not a new joke. In fact it is such an old joke that there is really no excuse for not realizing how much people can be offended by it. But bad humor I can live with.
Jeff Yang's commentary on the reframing of the perceived sexuality of the Asian-American male.
Particularly relevant for everyone who thinks that there is no more need for affirmative action. There is still a long way to go for America to be a truly equal society.
I can't say I am happy the team is leaving, but it is refreshing to see the city refuse to kowtow to the demands of owners. More time to ski I guess.
Sung Kang (better luck tomorrow and fast and the furious) and Russell Wong (joy luck club) talk about their experiences as Asian men trying to be leading men in Hollywood.
An interesting look at the power of Hollywood and it's influence. I'm the first one to say we should take a more light hearted look at things, but maybe I need to reexamine the power of suggestion.
So we're growing...
I wonder what the rides will be like. And the snacks for that matter.
Banksy strikes again and the target is our own beloved Paris Hilton...below is a link to the actual artwork. If anyone knows of a link to the remixed music, I would love to hear it.
Texas is now the 4th state in the Union to have a minority population that is larger than the caucasian population. Not really news, but a sign of changing times. It will be more interesting to see how these demographic changes affect media and food offerings.
The unrest that Senator Allen caused with his "Macaca" comments continue to ripple through the Asian American community. Hopefully they will eventually move through the rest of the nation.
good lord...this can only end badly.
Talk about job security. I got to go to this bar, just to hear some stories from this guy!
Okay...what with Calvin's efforts to help me land a date, I felt that I should seed the additional articles that are springing up regarding this young lady's PR stunt.
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