Monthly Archives: July 2010

8Asians Unveils GASP!: A Shopping Blog for APAs

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Moye

Whether you like it or not, shopping is the cheapest therapy out there, and it’s a lot healthier than eating your feelings. That’s why we here at 8Asians are proud to launch GASP!, a sister website dedicated to all things … Continue reading →

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Vanessa Pham, 19, Was Stabbed and Killed Prior to Car Crash

Posted on July 2, 2010 by jozjozjoz

It’s heartbreaking to hear about young, vibrant people whose lives are cut short for any reason. I can only imagine the heartbreak that Julie Pham must be reeling in with the loss of her only child. But to find out … Continue reading →

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Review: The Last Airbender is About as Good as People Say it is (Which is Bad)

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Dino-Ray

Earth! Wind! Fire! Water! Heart! No, that is not in reference to Captain Planet and the Planeteers, it is the foundation of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest cinematic venture, The Last Airbender – well, minus the “heart.” – and I say … Continue reading →

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Southeast Asian Silkscreened Shirts

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Ernie

How is this for last minute: Patrick out of San Jose, CA, is doing a final batch of silk-screened T-Shirts that says SOUTH EAST ASIAN ($15) before he moves and quite possibly loses his silkscreen press. Straight out of the … Continue reading →

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Jean Quan Running for Oakland Mayor

Posted on July 1, 2010 by John

I previously blogged about Jennifer Pae running for Oakland city council, but what I didn’t realize was that Jean Quan was running for mayor.  Just the other night, I received a Facebook invitation for a fundraiser for her. Jean Quan … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About: Jon Gosselin’s Dragon Tattoo

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Ernie

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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