Yearly Archives: 2008

I Finally Got Around to Seeing Sixteen Candles – OMG!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by John

I finally got around to seeing Sixteen Candles. I had blogged back In March about NPR’s story on Long Duk Dong: Last of the Hollywood Stereotypes?, but had never actually seen the movie (to the surprise of many). I saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Movies, Observations | 12 Comments

The Green Chow-net

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Moye

I just read on Slashfilm that Stephen Chow has been confirmed to co-star and direct in the latest superhero installment of The Green Hornet with none other than Seth Rogen. Chow will play Kato, a role made famous by Bruce … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies | 2 Comments

Sheena from Americas Next Top Model

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Ernie

Oh, America’s Next Top Model, how I love thee. Now that the show is in its eleventh season, the show is one part self-esteem booster for teenage girls (“No smoking, even though you’re all models! It’s okay not to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | 17 Comments

San Jose council endorses post office honor for Chinese-American leader

Posted on September 17, 2008 by John

Last night, per the efforts of Congressman Mike Honda, the San Jose city council endorsed the bid to rename San Jose’s main post office on Lundy Avenue after Chinese-American community leader Gordon N. Chan (House Resolution H. R. 6558), as … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics | 4 Comments

San Francisco Richmond District Supervisor Fall Election – Chinese-Americans Are the Top 3 Contenders

Posted on September 16, 2008 by John

Asian Americans in San Francisco comprise of approximately a third of San Francisco’s population. In this fall’s election, San Francisco will be electing a supervisor for the Richmond District, where half the residents are Asian Americans. Well, the top three … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Politics | 7 Comments

LapPOP! APA Bloggers IRL. OMG.

Posted on September 15, 2008 by minjung

Something like 10 years ago my adventure in blogging started. I blame Ernie mostly and other regular writers in the APA linkrings (remember those?) who, at the time, encouraged my willingness to rant about things stupid, have occasional anthropomorphic conversations … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Meta | 3 Comments

I *so* want to go – “My Excellent North Korean Adventure”

Posted on September 15, 2008 by John

I have done a lot of traveling abroad in my life (Asia, Europe, Russia, Turkey, etc.), but the one country that has always fascinated and elluded me is North Korea. North Korea you ask? Yes, North Korea! As a complete, … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Politics | 3 Comments

Wayne Wang, Asian American Director, with Two New Films

Posted on September 14, 2008 by John

In today’s New York Times, the newspaper profiles Asian American director Wayne Wang, most noted for his Amy Tan adapted film, “The Joy Luck Club.” Wang has two new films coming out: In “A Thousand Years,” opening Friday, a Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies | 6 Comments

LPGA Changes Policy Due to Backlash

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Ben

In my opinion, such backlash from John about the LPGA policy just does one thing — it makes it so that sponsors quit supporting smaller league play. And for those places that DO NOT have the NBA, NFL or any … Continue reading →

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How the LPGA Bungled on English

Posted on September 13, 2008 by John

Ben previous blogged about the LPGA policy for speaking English in 2009. Well, personally, I thought the whole policy was ridiculous, especially with the backlash that the LPGA has gotten. The LPGA has since relaxed the speaking English requirement and … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Observations, Sports | 2 Comments

SF Opera: The Bonesetter’s Daughter Premiering This Weekend

Posted on September 12, 2008 by John

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 12th, the San Francisco Opera premieres ‘The Bonesetter’s Daughter,’ the opera. The opera? you’re asking – yes, the opera. Amy Tan has adapted her novel into an opera, as described on the opera website: “… this world … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians.com Writers Talk About: Asian Hangover Cures

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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