Monthly Archives: June 2010

Links: Interracial Marriages, Ethnic Studies Ban, Nikki Haley

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Guest Writer

Time to be terrified, angry Asian men! 1 in 7 new U.S. marriages are interracial or interethnic. The other Arizona battle: A new law makes ethnic studies classes illegal. (CS Monitor) China’s Growing middle class is getting fatter. (PBS) Indian … Continue reading →

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Hot New Trend in China and Japan: The Male Bra

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Jeff

Man Bra @ Yahoo! Video One of big online shopping sites in China, taobao.com, reports that male bras, imported from Japan, are a hot item.  In Japan, they are apparently a hot seller (as you can see in the video), … Continue reading →

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Martin Hsu “Urban Cleansing” T-Shirt

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Moye

In lieu of today’s environment, it’s no wonder that Buddha is donning a gas mask in this Urban Cleansing T-shirt design ($26) from artist Martin Hsu — and just in time for the BP oil spill, too! Make your statement … Continue reading →

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Otamatone Musical Instrument Toy

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Moye

It’s a toy! It’s a musical instrument! No, it’s both! Those piano lessons from your youth may be over, but now you can try your hand at the Otamatone ($45.95), which looks more like a toy than it does anything … Continue reading →

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Fat Rabbit Farm’s Book: Babee and the Valley of the Hungry Ninjas

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Moye

Once upon a time, Babee and Blanket went on a journey to discover the Legendary Golden Cupcake, protected by the frightful Hungry Ninja guardians. And so the story begins in Fat Rabbit Farm’s Babee and the Valley of the Hungry … Continue reading →

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Smell of Chinese Herbs Mistaken for “Toxic Chemicals,” Stops SFO Flight

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Tim

Anyone who grew up a child of Chinese immigrants can probably relate to the embarrassment of having to use medicines that aren’t commonplace in American society, especially those that leave an unmistakable odor. Just this week, the smell from Chinese … Continue reading →

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No More Girly Boys: Chinese Elementary School Teaches its Boys to be More Masculine

Posted on June 7, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Has China’s one-child policy made parents too overprotective — to the point that their boys are spoiled and causing them to be “sissies?” This is one of the reasons why Qinlinglu Elementary School in Zhengzhou, Henan province, has started a … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans and Savings, Investing & Financial Planning

Posted on June 6, 2010 by John

Back in April, Prudential Financial published a report titled “Asian Americans on the Road to Retirement (.pdf)”. Perhaps the report was a bit self-serving to get more Asian Americans interested in financial planning – specifically with Prudential Financial. But this … Continue reading →

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USC Asian American Professor Denied Tenure

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Mihee

I received an email recently from Dr. Nami Kim and the Asian North American Religion, Culture and Society Group (ANARCS) asking people to sign the following petition for Dr. Jane Iwamura who was recently denied tenure at USC: Jane Iwamura is … Continue reading →

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Bumperboy Helicoaster 11″ x 17″ Print

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Ernie

Meet Bumperboy, the brain child of Bay Area based Debbie Huey. Her comic series — which includes the books Bumperboy Loses His Marbles and Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain — are for all ages, but we’re particular of this … Continue reading →

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So You Think You Can Dance: The Return of Alex Wong

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jen

Good news for So You Think You Can Dance fans, because Alex Wong is back! A gifted ballet dancer who most recently performed with the Miami City Ballet as a soloist, he initially auditioned in Season 5 but had to … Continue reading →

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Olivia Munn Debuts On The Daily Show

Posted on June 4, 2010 by John

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c The Spilling Fields – Vietnamese Fisherman www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Part Last night on The Daily Show, Olivia Munn from G4’s Attack of the … Continue reading →

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