Monthly Archives: June 2010

Students Eating Instant Ramen Increase Risk of Chronic Disease

Posted on June 4, 2010 by jee

I love food; no, no, I really LOVE food. It’s a relationship that has been sacred and intimate and enjoyable. I scoff at canned soups and instant anything. But, somewhere in my genetic makeup is a deep love for instant … Continue reading →

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The Character Genetics of Final Fantasy

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Ben

So I was chit-chatting with my beautiful blond wife and talking about the children that mixed couples would have. If you think about it, any features such as blue eyes and blond hair would be pretty much eradicated by the … Continue reading →

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Keitai Otohime Toilet Sound Blocker

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Moye

Curb the embarrassing sounds in the bathroom with the Keitai Otohime Toilet Sound Blocker ($36), a portable gadget that creates a flushing noise so you can go number two (or one) in private! Enjoy two different styles, like a feminine … Continue reading →

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DUDE WTF ASIA: Thieves Beaten with Furniture

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Moye

Next time you try to steal someone’s bag while riding a moped in China*, re-think your actions: are the contents of this purse worth being hunted down and beaten with pieces of furniture by a hoard of people? Probably not. … Continue reading →

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Asian Porn Star Killed in Sword Attack by Fellow Porn Star

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Ernie

This looks straight out of a plot from a mediocre CBS drama, but nope, it’s absolutely true: earlier this week, male Asian porn star Herbert Wong (Porn name: Tom Dong) was killed in a “samurai-style sword attack” by a fellow … Continue reading →

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China Tries to Put Best Foot Forward With Shangai World Expo

Posted on June 3, 2010 by John

This week, News Hour is dedicating a whole series on China, including this segment which focuses on the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. I’ve been to Shanghai only once, back in 2002 and I remember seeing billboards for this event. I … Continue reading →

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The 1,500 Year old Recipe to Strong Chinese Buildings: Sticky Rice

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Jeff

Ever wonder how some Chinese buildings have managed to last hundreds of years through earthquakes and the onslaught of time?   Saw the answer in this Slashdot article:  sticky rice!  As detailed here, sticky rice is not only tasty, but when … Continue reading →

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Links: Intermarriage, Far East Movement, The Death of a Porn Star

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Guest Writer

SPONSOR: Get a $8.88 sign up bonus from Ebates. Intermarriage is slowing among Hispanics and Asians. (WSJ) Asian Hip-Hop group Far East Movement are the opening DJs for Kelis and Robyn’s US Tour. (Idolator) A male Asian Porn Star was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Spoken Poet Beau Sia!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Edward

Today, June 2nd, marks the birthday of Beau Sia, one of the biggest role models in my life. To me, this particular individual is bigger than any celebrity in terms of hi’s importance in shaping who I am today. While … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Writers Talk About: Where Are You From?

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Moye

“Where are you from?” It’s the most dreaded question of all questions. Well, it is right after “How do you pronounce your name?” but we already discussed that topic earlier.The question is usually posed as an introduction to learn more … Continue reading →

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ABC’s True Beauty Contestant Amy Schmoldt

Posted on June 2, 2010 by John

Last night while channel surfing, I came across the second season premiere of ABC’s new reality TV show, True Beauty. The overall premise of the show’s competition is to find a contestant who represents both outer and inner beauty, as … Continue reading →

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Meet Ryan Suda, The Man Behind Blacklava

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Steve Nguyen

Three years ago, 8Asians contributor Akrypti pretty much laid out the foundation & history of Blacklava and offered her rather “colorful” opinions about the Asian American clothing company. As a good friend and collaborator with Ryan Suda, I felt that … Continue reading →

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