Monthly Archives: April 2009

Former San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew Sentenced to Prison

We’ve followed former San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew’s political saga who pleaded guilty to all federal charges against him, including mail fraud, extortion and soliciting a bribe last fall. Today, Jew was sentenced to prison: Disgraced former San Francisco Supervisor … Continue reading

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Oregon Needs Asian Sperm!

To my fellow Asian men: Found yourself out of a job? Need a quick way to make some cash while maintaining your dignity — and making women happy? If you’re close to Oregon Health Sciences University, a lab might have … Continue reading

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Qingming, Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day

Qingming, Tomb Sweeping Day for the Chinese traditionally falls on the fifth day of April, but this year is the fourth of April due to Chinese leap year. While celebrated culturally by Chinese for centuries, Qingming returned as a nationally … Continue reading

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Royal Kill To Be Finally Released

Japanese-American actor Pat Morita finished the movie Royal Kill before he died in 2005, but only now is it being released.  What took so long?   The most logical explanation is that with a lack of A list stars and a … Continue reading

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Lodestone Theatre Ensemble Presents TEN TO LIFE in Los Angeles

This past December, Lodestone Theatre Ensemble kicked off its final season with Lodestone After Dark: The Beginning of the End. I’m totally excited that their season is starting up soon with the premiere or TEN TO LIFE, four one-acts developed … Continue reading

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Video Zen: Pearl Cream Commercial by Nancy Kwan, circa 1988

(Hat tip: David)

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No, Seriously: Asians are Good at Math

The stereotype that Asians are good at math has probably haunted every Asian reading 8Asians at one time or another. It’s certainly not a new topic, and 8Asians covered this topic in 2008 and twice in 2007. This week the … Continue reading

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Popular Posts in the Past 15 Days

“TOKYO!” (the movie) opens in selected cities 3/20/2009 – Amazingly, the movie doesn’t involve school girls or tentacle rape. Dartmouth College Appoints First Asian American President of Ivy League University – All well and good until some smart-ass white kid … Continue reading

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