Monthly Archives: October 2007

Racist Remarks to the Allegedly Racist Xiaochen Su: The Pot Calling the Kettle Black?

Posted on October 17, 2007 by akrypti

I begin first with a few of the comments (posted here) to the controversial article in question: keggy says: Stupid Chinese self-hater. I propose Yale start capping Chinese-admission rate at 5%, similar to how China caps the birth rate at … Continue reading →

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Spring Waltz Caption This Round 4 Winners!

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Xxxtine

Thanks to everyone who participated and a special thanks to YA Entertainment for providing the boxed sets for this contest. Winners for Round #4 for Spring Waltz Caption This are: Jennifer from Florida Caption: Sand in my pants.Sand in my … Continue reading →

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With One Eye on China, Bush Receives Dalai Lama

Posted on October 16, 2007 by John

I can’t say that I often agree with George W. Bush, but I am glad to read in today’s New York Times that “With One Eye, Bush Receives Dalai Lama” yesterday: “President Bush met privately with the Dalai Lama at … Continue reading →

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SF: Opening this Friday: Finishing the Game

Posted on October 16, 2007 by John

This Friday (October 19th), Finishing the Game by Justin Lin (director of Better Luck Tomorrow) premieres in the San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco, CA – THE BRIDGE, LANDMARK Cinemas 3010 Geary St. (at Blake) San Francisco, CA 94118 Berkeley, … Continue reading →

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8Asians.com is looking for MORE writers!

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Ernie

OK, this is where I put my editorial hat on again: Here at 8 Asians, we’re always looking for interesting, fresh voices to complement the diversity of the writers on this collaborative blog. That’s just a fancy way of saying, … Continue reading →

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The Great Divide: Class Distinctions, Denial and the Asian American Experience

Posted on October 14, 2007 by akrypti

Reading Min Jin Lee’s “Free Food for Millionaires” had me thinking about class and how it factors into the Asian American experience. I thought of all the Asian Americans I know, correlating their socioeconomic class with how they behave today … Continue reading →

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Louderfasterfunnier: 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors comedy show in LA

Posted on October 13, 2007 by tincan

i’m posting about this primarily because i don’t think i can make it to the show myself, so i’m hoping to live vicariously through some other people who can actually check it out. said show is louder! faster! funnier! and … Continue reading →

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Goodness Gracious Me: An Outstanding BBC Sketch Comedy TV Series

Posted on October 10, 2007 by akrypti

Hats off once again to BBC for delivering fantastic programming. I stumbled upon “Goodness Gracious Me” at random and love it! I can’t get enough. Per its Wikipedia entry, the show comprises Saturday-Night-Live-like acts which explore “the conflict and integration … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #11 – Thanksgiving Pt.1 – It’s ENHANCED!

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Xxxtine

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! (Remember, I’m Canadian.) Your requests played on this all-new, all request, Thanksgiving Special. ENHANCED with more juice! Chapters, Pictures and Links are embedded into the show and can be played on your iTunes and any Photo or … Continue reading →

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She extracts vanilla from cow dung

Posted on October 9, 2007 by genghis

In one of the oddest stories I’ve heard all week (and it’s still Tuesday) a Japanese researcher named Mayu Yamamoto was recently awarded the 2007 IG Nobel Prize for her unique find. She is a Japanese researcher who found a … Continue reading →

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Who Is the Asian Princess?

Posted on October 9, 2007 by akrypti

She keeps her figure slim and clothed in designer labels. Her well-manicured fingernails tap gingerly on her crossed arms as you try in vain to impress her with your wit. You do everything you can to make her feel pampered … Continue reading →

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Bionic Woman: Looks Like Starbuck Has Yellow Fever

Posted on October 4, 2007 by John

So I’ve been watching the first few episodes of Bionic Woman on NBC, and last night’s episode, I see Korean-American Will Yun Lee‘s character, Jae Kim, who gets some “action” with blond Katee Sackhoff‘s character Sarah Corvus. Sackhoff is better … Continue reading →

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