Yearly Archives: 2008

Veronica “Nikki” Ruiz Still Missing

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Mike

Quick update: Veronica “Nikki” Ruiz. who disappeared over a month ago, is still missing. Her family, friends, and other officials aren’t giving up on her either. From HelpFindVeronicaRuiz.com: This weekend an estimated two to four hundred law enforcement and federal … Continue reading →

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DJing Korean Wunderkinds

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Bo

A different kind of Asian musical prodigy. These kids are amazing. Rumor has it that she’s 7 and he’s 5. [Editors note: Whoops! Actually, the kids are Japanese.]

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Los Angeles: Asian Americans form chamber of commerce

Posted on January 11, 2008 by John

I’m kind of shocked to read this in The Los Angeles Times: “Asian Americans form chamber of commerce” (1/9/08): “Aiming to increase their collective political clout and economic opportunities, Asian American business owners representing tens of thousands of mostly immigrant … Continue reading →

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So while we’re on the topic of porn…

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Efren

Considering that I’m the other gay man on this blog, I think it makes sense for me to write about a gay Asian Am porn star. (Even though this is really extremely obvious, all links to any of the sites … Continue reading →

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Asia Carrera: Truly Baring All

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Ernie

[Note: All links to asiacarrera.com are not suitable for work. Obviously.] Asia Carrera is a half-Japanese, half-German porn star who retired in 2003. She has been in titles such as A is for Asia, Leatherbound Dykes from Hell 7 and … Continue reading →

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Year of the Rat Stamp Kicks Off Series That Runs Through 2019

Posted on January 10, 2008 by John

The United States Post Office announced the other day that the “Year of the Rat Stamp Kicks Off Series That Runs Through 2019” “SAN FRANCISCO, CA — In observance of the Chinese New Year, the U.S. Postal Service will debut … Continue reading →

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SF Supervisor Ed Jew resigns

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Efren

Breaking news from the San Francisco Chronicle’s web portal, sfgate.com, that Ed Jew, the City supervisor who was accused of living in a different city while representing the predominantly Asian Sunset District, has resigned in exchange of San Francisco Mayor … Continue reading →

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Anna Mae He, Family To Move Back To China

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Ernie

Almost one year ago to the day, 8Asians.com blogged about a real-life version of the movie Losing Isiah – a seven year old girl had been adopted since infancy, but was returned to her Chinese parents. The parents claimed they … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans for Obama: Fired Up? Ready to Go? To Vegas?

Posted on January 10, 2008 by John

I was just checking out the “Asian Americans for Obama” website, and came across the latest efforts by that organization for the Nevada Democratic caucus: “A group of very cool Asian American artists, celebrities, filmmakers, and activists will be converging … Continue reading →

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Lam Luong – Dad threw 4 children off bridge

Posted on January 9, 2008 by John

This is not a “feel good” story. I heard about this on the radio this morning and read the details in this AP story, “Police: Dad threw 4 children off bridge“: “BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. – A day after reporting … Continue reading →

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Stop blaming MSG!

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Bo

The New York Times ran a story today about Robyn O’Brien, a mother of three in Colorado, who recently began a crusade to educate people on what she believes to be the link between food additives and the perceived increase … Continue reading →

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Chanel Iman, New Kid on the Catwalk

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Lily Huang

Don’t ask me what I was doing* looking at Teen Vogue, but I noticed the cover girl of the current issue, Chanel Iman. Her mother is Korean American and African American, and her father is African American. She hit the … Continue reading →

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