Monthly Archives: July 2010

John Pham’s Sublife Comic Book

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Moye

Sometimes, comic books are more than just costumed superheroes. Sometimes they’re compelling stories about life as we know it. Award winning cartoonist John Pham’s Sublife ($6.62) was listed as one of the best comic books of 2008 and it’s not … Continue reading →

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Anime Circle Contact Lenses Eyes America

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Moye

You can always count on Japan for being the first in technology, weird porn and stationary.  You can add anime eyes to the bun, with these these freaky tinted lenses (which first made the rounds online) now gaining popularity in … Continue reading →

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Hit Me with Your Best Shot: The Ultimate Guide To Karaoke Domination

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Ernie

You’re Asian. That means you’re good at math and drawing. That also means you’re excellent at karaoke. Wait, no? You’re not? Then today’s your lucky day, because we’ve got the Hit Me With Your Best Show: The Ultimate Guide to … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Yang’s Bloom GelaSkins

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Moye

There’s something about Lawrence Yang’s art that seems so ethereal and mysterious, like distinct memories from a dream that you can almost remember. Now you can take his art on the go with GelaSkins, a removable cover for portable devices … Continue reading →

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Olivia Munn Covers Russian Espionage on The Daily Show

Posted on July 4, 2010 by John

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Kremlins 2: The New Batch www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Olivia Munn made her second appearance on The Daily Show this past week, and … Continue reading →

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On the Front Lines: Protesting The Last Airbender in Hollywood

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Ken I grunted at Chris Tashima. I’ve known him for 20 years, long before he won the Academy Award for Best Live Short for his film Visas and Virtue. I adore the man, but all I could manage was … Continue reading →

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Filipina Nurses Fired for Speaking Tagalog During “Nursing Shortage”

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Jeff

Four Filipinas who were working in the Emergency Room of Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore were summarily fired, allegedly for speaking Tagalog on the job. The hospital has an English only policy in the emergency room, but the nurses and  … Continue reading →

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All About ChannelAPA.com

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Steve Nguyen

Over the last year that I’ve produced content for channelAPA.com, I thought it was interesting that we never actually had a video of our own to explain what it is that we do. Fortunately, we’ve just compiled a promotional spot … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Win an ‘Inception’ Prize Package– Hat, Cup & Shirt for the Upcoming Movie

Posted on July 3, 2010 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE, 7/16/10: This giveaway is closed. The final winner list is posted. With summer Hollywood movies such as The Karate Kid and The Last Airbender catching the attention of Asian Americans– for better or for worse– the next one on … Continue reading →

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Daniel Inouye Now Highest Ranking Asian American in U.S.

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Tim

After Senator Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) passed away, Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, was sworn in as the Senate president pro tempore last Wednesday. The position, customarily reserved for the most senior senator in the majority, puts Inouye as third in … Continue reading →

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