Monthly Archives: June 2010

The Asian Grandmother’s Cookbook

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Ernie

Seriously, why even bother?  Your grandmother cooks better than you, for no other reason than the fact that SHE IS YOUR GODDAMN GRANDMOTHER.  And to that we say: don’t fight it, embrace it!  The Asian Grandmother’s Cookbook ($23) by Pat … Continue reading →

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Daughter of the Late Pat Morita Protests Karate Kid Remake

Posted on June 10, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Quentin Lee’s FilmHustler blog published a great interview with Aly Morita asking her thoughts behind her protest of the new Karate Kid movie that opens this weekend. While Edward criticized Aly for passing judgment on a film she hasn’t seen, … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts On The Karate Kid Remake

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Edward

So as many of you know, The Karate Kid is opening this weekend. When this remake was first announced, I placed this film in what I call the “Hollywood Movies That Will Possibly Make Asians Look Bad or Not Have … Continue reading →

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A Bridge in Nanjing, A Hero: Chen Sah

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jen

One of my favorite podcasts is This American Life, a radio show that tells stories of “ordinary people,” with each show focusing on a simple theme. This particular podcast was titled The Bridge, covering several unique stories about bridges all … Continue reading →

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APAK “Joyriders” T-Shirt

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Moye

Biking is fun, but it was also built for two! Show your love for this eco-friendly and relationship building (or possibly breaking) method of transportation with this adorable T-shirt from Aaron and Ayumi of APAK fame ($28). Available in women … Continue reading →

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Hellen Jo “Aswang Ghost” Watercolor Print

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Moye

Yum, newborn infant blood! According to artist Hellen Jo, an “aswang” is a shapeshifting Filipino vampire who feeds off of unborn babies and enjoys passing the time by flying around with no legs and hunting for pregnant women. Sounds like … Continue reading →

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Jeepney “Magnum P.I. 2” Shirt

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Ernie

Tom Selleck is timeless. Sometimes, he even hangs out in front of waterfalls and sandwiches. But wait – P.I. is also short for the Phillipine Islands! Now you can take your love of all things P.I. to the extreme with … Continue reading →

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Komodokat’s Dim Sum Bracelet

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Moye

Everyone loves dim sum! So why not wear it on your wrist? Komodokat on Etsy is offering this adorable charm bracelet ($24) featuring our favorite Chinese dim sum dishes hand crafted from clay. [Via bittersweetasian]

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Tila Tequila Attempts Suicide, may be on Celebrity Rehab

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Ernie

Oh, Tila Tequila. Remember when people took her seriously? (Okay, maybe “half-seriously” as opposed to “none-seriously” today.) We praised her ability to market herself from just being “a simple import model” around three years ago, but then she went batshit … Continue reading →

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Healthy API Representation at 2010 MTV Movie Awards

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Vanessa

By Vanessa Amidst the numerous glittery ensembles and awkward scripted antics of celebrity presenters, the 2010 MTV movie awards this past Sunday featured a surprisingly healthy number of Asian male actors as presenters, nominees and winners. The panel of heavy-hitters … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show’s Segment on the “Confucius Classroom”

Posted on June 9, 2010 by John

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Socialism Studies www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor lTea Party As we’ve blogged before, there is a growing interest in America amongst parents, kids and college students … Continue reading →

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