Monthly Archives: October 2010

Far East Movement’s “Free Wire”

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Ernie

“Congrats to Far East Movement, whose single Like A G6 hit #1 on the US iTunes singles charts and #10 on the Billboard charts, making Far East Movement the first Asian American group to break into the iTunes and Billboard … Continue reading →

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Far East Movement’s “Fighting For Air” with Frankmusik

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Ernie

Okay, now that we’ve heard “Like a G6” everywhere — basketball games, kids soccer matches, inside the food court at the mall, we should probably remind you that Far East Movement has other songs out, songs you will want to … Continue reading →

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Michelle Rhee Fails to Save the DC School System

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Ernie

Michelle Rhee, elected as a Chancellor to Washington DC’s public school district two years ago announced her resignation this week, along with the chairman of the DC City Council who supported her. Rhee sought sweeping control over one of the … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Commercial Watch: The Politics Edition

Posted on October 15, 2010 by John

With a few weeks left until the November election, there are more and more political ads on televisions (especially here in California with Meg Whitman spending a record $140 million so far to run for Governor). However, I am always … Continue reading →

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China and Brazil Basketball Team Brawls, Idiot Columnist Breaks Record for Racist Jokes

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Ernie

Okay, so China and Brazil has a basketball game — ironically, a “friendly” match — which is then cut short when the game ends in a brawl. (Check out the video of Chinese players kicking a couple of Brazilian players … Continue reading →

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“Colonel” Gackt Ventures Into Hollywood

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Ben

One of my favorite J-Rock artists is Gackt Camui, who has one amazing voice and pretty much reminds me of the old 80’s ballads, but better. He originally came out of the visual kei bands but has since led a … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Angela E. Oh, Western Justice Center Foundation

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Angela E. Oh serves as the Executive Director of the Western Justice Center Foundation (WJC) Continue reading →

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Buying Your Vote Now: Meg Whitman’s Chinese Commercials

Posted on October 14, 2010 by John

When you’re a former CEO of Ebay, billionaire and have pledged that you’re willing to spend up to $150M of your own money to run for governor of California like Meg Whitman has, the sky is the limit on what … Continue reading →

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Should This Blonde-Haired, Blue-Eyed Girl Have Won a Miss India Pagent?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Ernie

I mean, it sounds innocuous enough on paper: Jacinta Lal, a 21-year old woman with a Fijian-Indian father and New Zealander mother, enters New Zealand’s Miss India pageant, Miss IndiaNZ. Oh, but she has blond hair and blue eyes. And … Continue reading →

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PROMOTION: Win Free Rabbit Candy Apparel

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Guest Writer

Who doesn’t like free t-shirts? Starting TODAY, 8Asians and Rabbit Candy Apparel will be giving away a free tee to a lucky Facebook member EACH DAY until this Saturday. Also, Rabbit Candy Apparel wants to give all 8Asians fans 15% … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: BlackBerry Torch 9800 “Love What You Do”

Posted on October 13, 2010 by John

I happened to catch this commercial recently for the new BlackBerry Torch. At first, I couldn’t really tell with the guy’s helmet whether or not the courier was Asian since the commercial doesn’t focus on the his face for too … Continue reading →

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