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Archive for November, 2009
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Social Notes: A Thanksgiving Remembrance
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsWhat loveable bundles of joy we celebrated! A Red Egg and Ginger Party was recently held for Somerah Cruz Louie, daughter of Scott and Herna Louie. First-time grandparents, Sam and Jennie Louie, are just delighted with their new granddaughter! Grandpa Sam says, “Somerah is 50%... -
Socola Sisters and the Chocolate Factory
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No Comments“Notorious H.O.G.,” ”It’s Getting Hot in Hia,” ”Give It To Me Guava”— sound like the names of rap songs, but are actually the clever names of chocolate truffle flavors from Socola Chocolatier. Founded by two Vietnamese American sisters, Wendy and Susan Lieu, Socola Chocolatier is... -
Chinese American Heroes Honor Professor Jean Pfaelzer
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsThis is Week 35 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world. This week we are honoring Professor Jean Pfaelzer, PhD, who,... -
On the Scene: November 2009
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsJoys of Travel When fall comes around, travel throughout the USA is the best. In search of fall foliage, I ventured to the bright colored hues seen in the New England area, and found New Hampshire’s White Mountains to be a feast for the eyes.... -
My Journey with Alzheimers: A Caregiver’s Notebook
Posted on November 25, 2009 | No CommentsBy Collin Tong It was more than ten years ago, in 1999, when I first discovered that my wife was having serious problems with short-term memory. We were on a walking tour of Provence in southern France when I noticed that Linda had forgotten to... -
Rain is a Nice “Ninja Assassin”
Posted on November 24, 2009 | 2 CommentsRain is ready to slice and dice as Raizo in ‘Ninja Assasin’ (Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) When I meet with Rain, he is all smiles. You would never think that this guy would be the lead in Ninja Assassin , a gory, slice and dice... -
New Leadership Success Series Blog
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No Comments View Extended Articles and Download Free Resources The new Leadership Success Series blog is now on-line. The blog includes extended versions of many of my articles published in Asian Week, as well as new writings. Categories include: · Communication success · Financial success ·... -
Dong Becomes First Chinese American Chairman of SF American Legion War Memorial Commission
Posted on November 23, 2009 | 3 CommentsRoger S. Dong, was unanimously elected Chairman of the San Francisco American Legion War Memorial Commission (ALWMC) on November 17, 2009, becoming the first Chinese American to head this 77 year old veterans’ organization. Born in San Francisco, Dong retired after 32 years in federal... -
Daily Dose & Announcements: 11/23/09
Posted on November 22, 2009 | No Comments>>Asian Pacific Islanders Call to Action for Comprehensive Immigration Reform >>International Expert on Diabetes to Launch Initiative for Cambodian American Survivors of Genocide -
The Fort Hood Shootings Have Al Qaeda Written All Over It
Posted on November 20, 2009 | 5 CommentsWhen the first reports came out of a terrible shooting at Fort Hood, there was no hints of who might have committed such an act. Then a television station reported that a woman called her parents saying “we’ve been attacked by terrorists” and she heard...