Daily Archives: February 14, 2010

Apolo Ohno and J.R. Celski grab Olympic short track speedskating medals

Apolo Anton Ohno grabbed a silver medal in the men’s 1500 meter short-track speedskating final tying Bonnie Blair as the most decorated American Winter Olympian, while teammate J.R. Celski got his first Olympic medal with a bronze. See the 1500m short track finals here. Lots of love for Apolo Ohno, not enough for J.R. Celski. BTW – Apolo Ohno has 3 more shots at medals.

Look for other Asian Americans in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Apolo Ohno and J.R. Celski grab Olympic short track speedskating medals

Happy Lunar New Year from President Obama

Peep this video of President Obama sending his warmest wishes to those celebrating the Lunar New Year, here in America and around the world. Here’s the transcript:

Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the people of Asia, and all those around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year.

As people of all cultures and faiths welcome the Year of the Tiger, let us all give thanks for family, the wisdom of our ancestors, and the company of our friends and neighbors.

Here in the United States, the Lunar New Year will be marked by festivals in Houston and lion dances in Los Angeles; parades in Chicago and celebrations large and small in communities across our nation. Americans of Asian descent will continue the rich traditions of the past and begin new ones with their own families. Together, they serve as a reminder of the richness and diversity that make our country great.

So to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year, may you be blessed with peace, prosperity and good health – now and in the year ahead.

Where’s the love for San Francisco and New York?

Happy Lunar New Year from President Obama