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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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Review of Netflix Japan’s “Our Secret Diary”
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Do Asians Have Body Hair?
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A Guide To A Buddhist/Chinese/American Funeral
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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Clean Slate”
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Was Jesus Asian?
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Why So Few Asians in Oregon?
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Monthly Archives: August 2009
East Asians, Westerners, and Facial Expressions
According to a new study done by Glasgow University in Scotland, East Asians and Westerners may read facial expressions completely differently — Asians might look at a face and see surprise, while Westerners would look at the same face and … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyles
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The Snack Foods Brands You Know, with a Chinese Twist
American food companies are blazing new trails in China — with flavors, according to this CBS News Report by Celia Hatton. I enjoyed this story because she showed us examples of foodstuffs that Chinese consumers can find which look familiar, … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Health, Lifestyles
Tagged American-Chinese, chicken, China, chinese, fast food, flavor, flavors, food, Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, mcdonalds, snacks, taste
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Young Christians Try to Convert Indian Girl on YouTube
When I saw this video off of one of my Facebook feeds, I just had to say… “wow.” While I respect religious beliefs, if this is what we’re teaching our children, then sometimes I just don’t know what to say. … Continue reading
Posted in (featured), Lifestyles, Observations, WTF
Tagged belief, Christianity, Hinduism, religion, youth
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Sophie’s Revenge: Zhang ZiYi Finally Does a Comedic Film
I remember having a conversation with a paparazzi friend of mine during the Toronto International Film Festival where that night he had chosen to “stalk” Zhang ZiYi during her film screening of The Banquet. By that time I had grown … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies
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Events: Queer Conferences in Seattle, Free Outdoor Movie Showings in SF
To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! Queer Asian Pacific Islander Conference – TRANSGRESS, TRANSFORM, TRANSCEND is a national community and activist convening of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Asian American, South Asian, … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), LGBT, Local, Movies, San Francisco Bay Area
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Wing Pang: Conan O’Brien’s “Favorite Person Ever”
This video (Conan Visits The NBC Store from 08/07/09) has been circulating our office and been cracking us up for days. I think I’ve seen it five times and I still bust up every time I see it. The thing … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Southern California
Tagged comedian, comedy, Conan O'Brien, funny, NBCU, Tonight Show, video, Wing Pang
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Case of Mistaken Identity: Fil-Am Activist Accused of Being a Rebel
By Kristian There are many words to describe Melissa Roxas, an accomplished Filipino-American activist, but a rebel? The Philippine government claims that Melissa Roxas fits the description of a member of the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
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Indian American Nikki Randhawa Haley Running for Governor of South Carolina
Although South Carolina’s Lexington County State Representative Nikki Randhawa Haley announced that she is running for governor in May, I only recently came across the news; if Haley wins, she will follow in the footsteps of Governor Bobby Jindal of … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
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Announcing the Winner of the 8Asians Los Angeles Asian American Arts Stimulus Package 2
Congratulations to Jason H, who was randomly selected as the winner of our Asian American Arts Stimulus Package 2! Thanks for all the great entries! Here is Jason’s winning entry: Ever since I moved to Los Angeles, a year ago, … Continue reading
Why Roger Fan Turned Down the Chance to Work with Tom Cruise
“[I had] an offer to sit in and read for the main Asian bad guy (already cast but he’s in Africa on another project and can’t make the studio, all-cast table read) and to read every other Chinese role in … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Entertainment
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Typhoon Morakot hits Taiwan and Asia
It’s often too easy to overlook the news reports of natural disasters, since there seem to be so many all the time. In a week that had a 6.9 earthquake in Japan on Sunday, followed by another 6.4 in Japan … Continue reading
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Introducing Daniel Liu: Asian Male Model (and My “Little” Cousin)
It seems like yesterday that I spent 4th of July weekend at my Aunt and Uncle’s house at their annual Independence Day blowout. But aside from a chance to celebrate the Fourth with many amazing folks, the party also doubled … Continue reading
Posted in (featured), Family, Fashion, New York
Tagged cousin, Daniel Liu, Family, Fashion, model, modeling, NYC, Uniqlo
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