Monthly Archives: July 2009

Weekend and Beyond: Blogging and Comics in SF, Movies in NY

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Guest Writer

Weekend Blogging Workshop – This weekend intensive blogging workshop will take you from beginner basics to blog bragging rights. Sign up for one day or both, and get into the blogosphere. Hosted by Hyphen Magazine blog’s Claire Light and Glenda … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Events out in Los Angeles

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Kevin

It seems like Los Angeles has a charity event or fund raising party every other weekend and all of them seem pretty interesting, but it gets pretty difficult to head out to all of them after awhile and they get … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, Promotions, Southern California | 2 Comments

Dr. Judy Chu Officially Wins US House Seat in California

Posted on July 15, 2009 by John

Back in May, Dr. Judy Chu lead the congested field of candidates in a special election for the recently vacated California 32nd District Congressional seat, setting up a run-off election amongst the leading Democratic, Republican and Libertarian candidates. On election … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Politics | 9 Comments

Asian American Childhood Obesity on the Rise

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Jeff

“Do I have to play basketball this summer?” asked Number One Son.  He really didn’t want to do sports this summer, and apparently he is not alone.  This article mentions that Asian-American boys have the lowest sports participation rate (39%) … Continue reading →

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LA Event: Karaoke Idol for Lodestone Theatre Ensemble

Posted on July 14, 2009 by jozjozjoz

What the heck is “Karaoke Idol?” Well, aside from being a fundraiser to support Lodestone’s 10th (and final!) season and the production of “Closer Than Ever,” it’s a chance to sing and compete for cool prizes. (Of course, there are … Continue reading →

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Song of the Moment: Little’s “Je Veux Des Violons”

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Ernie

Internet, meet French-born Vietnamese singer Aurélie Nguyen, otherwise known to her mostly French public under the moniker “Little.” Forwarded to me by a co-worker in New Zealand, I’ve had a chance to download sample her album before making an informed … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 7 Comments

The Evolution of Rex Lee’s Lloyd on Entourage

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Kevin

Throughout the last five or so years, there have only been two shows that have really piqued the interests of almost everyone I know, the first being ABC’s mega-hit Lost (which I’ve only begun watching). The second one is HBO’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, LGBT, Observations | 2 Comments

Hello Kitty Hell: Hello Kitty Tasers, Hondas, Condom Keepers, and More

Posted on July 12, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Hello Kitty is an oft-blogged about topic at 8Asians because HK is emblazoned on all things imaginable. We’ve already covered Hello Kitty Mac cosmetics, Hello Kitty as a model for Christian Dior, and Hello Kitty as an MMORPG. Let me … Continue reading →

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Reactions to Michael Jackson’s death in Asia

Posted on July 11, 2009 by jozjozjoz

The death of Michael Jackson has unleashed a lot of craziness here in Los Angeles, as it has been the location of his death and memorial service, as well as “home base” for the Jackson Family (via their Encino compound). … Continue reading →

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“Kia-ville,” Georgia Reminds Me of “Gung Ho”

Posted on July 10, 2009 by John

Embedded video from CNN Video You know, the US auto industry and manufacturing base isn’t doing so hot these days. So when West Point, Georgia, a town about 80 miles Southwest of Atlanta heard that the Korean auto manufacturer Kia … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Saving a Bigger Portion of their Retirement Salary

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Linda

I am a member of Generation Y, also known as the Millennials (those born between 1980 and 1995, or thereabouts). By all estimates, Social Security funds will run out by 2037, a few years before I retire. Dire news, and … Continue reading →

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PNOY Apparel Proves That Lolo is More of a Badass Than You’ll EVER Be

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Ernie

We get links to Asian American-owned clothing companies all the time — no, seriously, all the time — but it’s this splash page from San Diego based PNOY Apparel that won me over. Man, why can’t we get awesome jackets? … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | 7 Comments