Yearly Archives: 2008

UCLA Medical Center Funded by Japanese Mobsters

Posted on June 2, 2008 by minjung

We’ve all heard the joke about UCLA standing for the “University of Caucasians Lost in Asians” but what do you call this news? LOS ANGELES — A Japanese gang boss and another alleged gangster who had liver transplants at UCLA … Continue reading →

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Boston’s City Council member Sam Yoon and Edison, NJ Mayor Jun Choi

Posted on June 2, 2008 by John

Left: Sam Yoon. Right: Jun Choi. This past Friday night, instead of catching the premiere of Sex and The City, the movie (which I saw Saturday night), I wound up attending the Asian Americans for Good Government (AAGG) PAC welcome … Continue reading →

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Race & Hollywood: Asian Images in Film

Posted on June 1, 2008 by jozjozjoz

Starting Tuesday, June 3rd at 8pm, Turner Classic Movies will be presenting Race & Hollywood: Asian Images in Film, a groundbreaking festival of 37 films examining the portrayal of Asians in classic movies. The festival is co-hosted by Robert Osborne … Continue reading →

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Ninja Grandma Lives in Strangers Closet for a Year

Posted on June 1, 2008 by minjung

In completely absurd news that, yet again, “shames our people” out of any perception of model minority-ness, this tidbit from Tokyo is fascinating. TOKYO – A homeless woman who sneaked into a man’s house and lived undetected in his closet … Continue reading →

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The Love Boat: Matchmaking, the Ultimate Government Service

Posted on May 31, 2008 by John

Chien T’an Campus – Taipei, Taiwan. When I first started blogging on 8Asians, I was wondering when I would have a chance to blog about The Love Boat. If you are already asking what does the TV show, then you … Continue reading →

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Fugitive Dr. Tony Shiu, caught in Taiwan, back in the Bay Area

Posted on May 31, 2008 by John

I saw this disturbing and shocking story on ABC7 News this evening on Dr. Tony Shui, “Doctor accused of molesting patients.” This story is made for Disgrasian (“You’re a disgrace. To the Race.”): “A Dublin doctor was arraigned on charges … Continue reading →

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China’s Premier, Wen Jiabao gets on Facebook

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Sharon

In this year’s presidential race, we’ve seen American politicians soliciting the youth vote through channels including myspace, MTV, SNL and the like. Now, it seems like China’s catching on. A short while ago, Premier Wen Jiabao’s profile page mysteriously appeared … Continue reading →

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SF Ballet’s Star Yuan Yuan Tan Performing in Hong Kong this summer

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Jen

“I think right now is about time I want to give something back to China,” said Tan, a Shanghai native, who became a principal dancer with the Ballet in 1997 at age 21. One of my favorite ballerinas, Yuan Yuan … Continue reading →

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The Music Prodigy Market in China

Posted on May 29, 2008 by John

A common stereotype is that Asian Americans play an instrument, often either a violin or piano, or both, and that we’re music prodigies . Well, after reading the Wall Street Journal opinion piece (5/29/08), “The Prodigy Market in China,” I … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #19 – Korean Music Festival Special

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Xxxtine

While Canada was having a nice Victoria Day long weekend, I was down in LA at the Korean Music Festival held at the Hollywood Bowl. I originally had not intended to go, but then all the signs were telling me … Continue reading →

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When Will They Ban a Book by an APA Writer?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by akrypti

Here’s a list of frequently challenged books in 1990-2000 by authors of color. Names of the writers whose books have been banned in the past decade: Isabel Allende, Rudolfo Anaya, Maya Angelou, Mark Mathabane, Toni Morrison, Walter D. Myers, Luis … Continue reading →

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On 8Asians.com, Addressing Accusations, and a Call to Other APA Blogs for a Cyber-Conference

Posted on May 27, 2008 by akrypti

We’ve been called the “model minority blog,” not to be confused with the Forum at ModelMinority.com, a different beast. As a result of our “news reel”-esque format and emphasis on current events and pop culture over critical race theory (though … Continue reading →

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