Monthly Archives: December 2008

John Liu for Senator?

Posted on December 22, 2008 by jaehwan

(Picture from the NY Daily News) A reader agreed with my position on political dynasties and Caroline Kennedy, and he proposed NYC Councilman John Liu as a better Senatorial candidate.  He wrote this piece here. I think John Liu would … Continue reading →

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Gender Divide Podcast

Posted on December 21, 2008 by jaehwan

Picture from KATU.  We got about six inches of snow today.  It’s very cold. We did our big gender divide podcast last night.  Participants were the Antisocial Ladder, the Minority Militant, the Alpha-Asian, Winnovative, Larry, Jason, urB4N, and me.  You … Continue reading →

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"Deep Throat" Mark Felt Dies

Posted on December 19, 2008 by jaehwan

From the Washington Post: W. Mark Felt Sr., the associate director of the FBI during the Watergate scandal who, better known as “Deep Throat,” became the most famous anonymous source in American history, died yesterday. He was 95. Mr. Felt’s … Continue reading →

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Podcast and Other Upcoming Stuff

Posted on December 19, 2008 by jaehwan

Work has been busy, which is why my post count is down this week.  Hope I haven’t lost anyone. 1. We have our podcast tomorrow night (Friday) on the Asian Man/Asian Woman thing.  If there is anyone who would like … Continue reading →

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Caroline Kennedy

Posted on December 17, 2008 by jaehwan

I’m sure everyone has seen the news that Caroline Kennedy is interested in Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat.  I remember how Caroline Kennedy delivered a crushing blow to the Clinton campaign when she endorsed Obama, and I think the entire country … Continue reading →

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"My administration will value science"

Posted on December 16, 2008 by jaehwan

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20081216/NEWS08/812160380/1006/NEWS “His appointment should send a signal to all that my administration will value science,” Obama said during a Chicago news conference Monday. “We will make decisions based on facts, and we understand that the facts demand bold action.” You’ve … Continue reading →

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A New Hero in the Arab World

Posted on December 16, 2008 by jaehwan

According to the BBC, thousands of Iraqis are protesting the incarceration of Muntadar al-Zaidi, the Iraqi TV news reporter who threw his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush.  The headline reads: “Iraq rally for Bush shoe attacker.” “Attacker?” Come on, the guy … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Podcast on the Asian Man/Woman Thing

Posted on December 15, 2008 by jaehwan

Hey All, I’m announcing an upcoming podcast entitled, “The Asian Man/Woman Thing,” where we will discuss the gender divide in Asian America.  We are recording on Friday this week, so if you are interested in participating, post here and let … Continue reading →

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Duck!

Posted on December 14, 2008 by jaehwan

This weekend, President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq. He announced it as being a sort of farewell visit. An Iraqi journalist decided to give Bush his own style of farewell–by hurling his shoes at Bush during … Continue reading →

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Depression 2009

Posted on December 12, 2008 by jaehwan

Don’t know what the rest of you are experiencing, but the economy here is bad, and in my industry, it’s been very bad for a very long time. The horror stories that our grandparents told us about growing up poor … Continue reading →

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