Monthly Archives: January 2012

Freddie Wong Makes Partners Project’s Top 5 Filmmakers On YouTube To Look For In 2012

The Partners Project is a talk show about what’s happening on YouTube. Every week a new episode features behind the scenes and intimate looks at top YouTube stars. For a special episode in honor of the upcoming Oscars, Partners Project … Continue reading

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Flushing Councilman Peter Koo Switches From Republican to Democrat

On Thursday, New York City Councilman Peter Koo of Flushing, Queens announced that he’s switched his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat. There are several reasons why he may have switched. Reports have surfaced that Koo had problems with the … Continue reading

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Asymmetric Fusion Necklace

Once Christmas was over, stores presented us with a visual overload–a pink and red reminder that Valentine’s Day is coming up. Instead of the played out flowers and chocolate, we suggest this Asymmetric Fusion Necklace ($76) by our friends over … Continue reading

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Brothers Reunited In Japan After 60 Years Apart

Japanese-American Minoru Ohye celebrated his 86th birthday Monday with his only brother after traveling to Japan for a reunion with him. The brothers were born in Sacramento, but sent back to Japan to live with different families after they dad … Continue reading

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Roger Fan in Quicken Loans’ “Border Patrol”

http://youtu.be/J8LS-LJceXQ I saw this commercial with Roger Fan (of Better Luck Tomorrow fame), though I guess it first aired last Fall. At first, I thought maybe the actor was Randell Park, with his hair styled a little differently – but … Continue reading

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Year of the Dragon Sterling Charm Bracelet

Transitioning to a new year also means a transition in the Chinese zodiac year.  This year is the year of the dragon.  Whether or not you were born during the year of the dragon, this Year of the Dragon Sterling … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year Lanterns

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and it is always great to decorate your home with nice little lanterns.  Oriental Furniture offers a set of Chinese New Year Lanterns ($18.00 for a set of 12) that can be … Continue reading

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Does Being Born In The Year Of The Dragon Give You An Advantage?

People born in the year of the dragon are said to be destined for wealth and success. Notable dragons include Bruce Lee, Deng Xiaoping, and Maggie Cheung. Some places in Asia are expecting and even wanting a baby boom during … Continue reading

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China Tries (And Fails) To Fix Rail Tickets Problems Online

In 2010, I spent six months in Beijing battling the crowded mobs on the subway lines praying for a little space to breath on the central No. 1 red line. But that was nothing compared to when I wanted to … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year “Angry Birds” Red Packets

While you may be familiar those generic red envelopes issued by banks and supermarkets, we think it’s time to upgrade this Chinese New Year tradition and bring it into the 21st century. Why not break the status quo and wish … Continue reading

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Austrailian Radio Documentary On Deported Cambodian American Immigrant Children

From ABC (Australia) Radio: “Tens of thousands of Cambodians fled the Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s and ended up in refugee camps on the Thai border. Some of those families were resettled in the United States and their children … Continue reading

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President Obama’s Lunar New Year Message for 2012, Year of the Dragon

President Obama wishes all Americans, including Asian American and Pacific Islanders,  a Happy Lunar New Year, which is the Year of the Dragon, beginning today, January 23rd. I like the fact that Obama recalls his childhood growing up in Hawaii … Continue reading

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