Monthly Archives: February 2010

SuperBowl Ad features Doritos Samurai Throwing “Ninja Stars” and Swinging “Nunchucks”

Posted on February 8, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Here’s a SuperBowl commercial that annoyed me, courtesy of Doritos. In this ad, some guys in a gym take Doritos from samurai– and suffer the consequences!!!111!!1 OMGLOLWTFBBQ! This ad was popular enough that it ranked in the Top 20 of … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Lin Named One of 11 Finalists For Bob Cousy Award

Posted on February 8, 2010 by John

Harvard senior and basketball phenom Jeremy Lin has just be named one of the top 11 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award from an original list of 73 – an award given to “the top collegiate male basketball point guard … Continue reading →

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Daniel Dae Kim To Star In Hawaii Five-O Remake

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Linda

Lost star Daniel Dae Kim is going to star in CBS’ upcoming Hawaii Five-O remake. He will play Detective Chin Ho Kelly, in the role originated by Kam Fong. I gave up on Lost after the first season, but I … Continue reading →

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Gallup: Asian-Americans Lean Left Politically

Posted on February 7, 2010 by John

This recent interesting polling data from Gallup finds Asian Americans more liberal or leans Democratic — after initially identifying as independents — than other racial/ethnic groups: “Overall, 41% of Asians identify politically as Democrats, 41% as independents, and 16% as … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: High School Basketball Coach plays on Team

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Jeff

Having coached both of my sons in basketball, I can understand how frustrating it can be to have your team lose.  But Mark Ho and Jannie Han took things a bit too far when the 21 year old Han, coach … Continue reading →

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[Feb 6] SOUTHERN CA: 2010 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Short Screenplay Competition

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Guest Writer

Submission period is now closed. An astounding response. Judges are in the adjudication process and will deliver their decisions late April.

FOR IMMEDIATELY RELEASE
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Visual Communications Announces Asian Pacific Islander Short Screenplay Contest
The 2010 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival announces the 1st annual LAAPFF Short Screenplay Competition. Co-presented with Mavericks of Asian Pacific Islander Descent, the inaugural competition will award the top three finalists… Continue reading →

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Giant Robot in Financial Trouble, Starts Support Drive

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Ernie

If I asked you, Mister/Ms. Asian American, to name an Asian American magazine — any Asian American magazine — you could probably come up with a list of a couple: Hyphen, KoreAm, and a couple of now-defunct print magazines as … Continue reading →

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Tuned into: Tobi & TobiTV (A Must-See!)

Posted on February 4, 2010 by John

Disgrasian.com recently blogged a BABEWATCH spotlight on Catherine Chow and Corina Nurimba, the co-founders of Tobi.com. I instantly recognized Catherine as the woman who also co-founded [with Corina] the San Francisco-based Azalea Boutique in 2003. I’m no fashionisto — as many … Continue reading →

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Hines Ward Helps Biracial Youths

Posted on February 4, 2010 by jee

Back when Hines Ward was a rookie, I knew about his career. Not because I followed him, but because my friends would be sure to keep me updated. I have to admit, I do pay closer attention to Korean news … Continue reading →

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The Saint’s Scott Fujita: Probably More Japanese Than You

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Ernie

I’m hardly a football fan by any means, but because I have a lot of blogger friends who live in New Orleans, I’ve become a temporary fan of the Saints. (Never been to the Superbowl! Obligatory story of the Superdome … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: Flight Passenger Blames Pot Cookies

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Ernie

30 year old Kinman Chan was charged in a criminal complaint for interfering with the duties of a flight attendant on a flight Philadelphia to Los Angeles on Sunday. Why was he making odd gestures, screaming as the plane took … Continue reading →

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Hiroyuki Sanada: New Asian Guy on Lost!

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Moye

If you’re like me, then you’re probably sitting at your desk at work, surrounded by fanatical coworkers discussing last night’s premiere of Lost. Yes, it’s the start of the final season and yes, more questions have been asked than answered … Continue reading →

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