Monthly Archives: December 2010

TAIYAKI Japanese Fish-Shaped Cake Maker

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Ernie

Move over, cream puffs and croissants, because it’s time to pull out this TAIYAKI Japanese fish-shaped cake maker ($28.90) to fulfill your sweet cravings. What is taiyaki, you ask? Just Google it! Or if you’re too lazy, we’ll tell you. … Continue reading →

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Politeness Pays: Filipino American Wins Largest Lottery Prize in the Philippines

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Efren

Now here’s another reason why you should have good manners: According to the BBC, a 60-something Filipino American visiting the Philippines won the largest lottery prize ever there: 750 million pesos or about $17 million. According to the winner, a … Continue reading →

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Does A Man’s Efforts to Stop Dog-Eating in Vietnam Make Him a “Cultural Imperialist?”

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Guest Writer

By Jason The issue of dog-meat has become newsworthy, thanks to the efforts of “enlightened” ex-marine Robert Lucius and an LA Times article. He aims to end the consumption of dog-meat in Vietnam; however he also denies being a “cultural … Continue reading →

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Shokay Featured on Holidays of Good

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Ernie

The folks over at Days of Good have launched a special holiday pop up shop, Holidays of Good, to celebrate the holiday season and doing good. These sites are committed to featuring and promoting companies and brands that are committed … Continue reading →

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Quora Gets Asked Why Asian Girls Like White Guys

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Ernie

Quora – a Web 2.0 website more known for Internet Entrepreneurs to circle-jerk ask insightful questions to other Internet Entrepreneurs, gets asked the question that Asian blogs and bulletin boards love, hate, or love to hate: Why do Asian girls … Continue reading →

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Lucy Liu Stars in Lifetime’s “Marry Me”

Posted on December 10, 2010 by John

I’ve been a fan of Lucy Liu ever since she was on Ally McBeal, and a few of us on 8Asians were pleasantly surprised to see Liu’s character Mia in Cashmere Mafia actually date and kiss a fellow Asian American … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #46 – POP 88 loves KYLIE

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Xxxtine

Kylie Minogue is one of those artists that can do no wrong. She’s lovable as a personality and can turn on the sizzle when she needs to. She is one of the few Western artists that can don a kimono … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Safer To Assume I Know Karate T-Shirt

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Moye

Usually, your face says it all but sometimes, it’s good to emphasize a certain innate talent of yours. That’s why we’re in full support of this It’s Just Safer To Assume I Know Karate t-shirt design ($9) from Threadless. Keep … Continue reading →

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Asian American Men Discriminated Against In The Job Market

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Tim

A new study published in the American Sociological Review reveals that Asian American men are discriminated against in the job market, resulting in lower pay for Asian American men compared to similarly qualified white men. The discrepancy in pay varies … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Discrimination, Education, Family | Tagged | 6 Comments

APA Spotlight: Ken Tanabe, Loving Day

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Koji Steven Sakai

Ken Tanabe is the founder and president of Loving Day. Loving Day is an educational community project that fights racial prejudice through education and builds multicultural community. Continue reading →

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Domo Party Lights

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Moye

The holidays are here, which means it’s time to pull out those Christmas lights! Why not add a little twist to your holiday decorations with this string of Domo Party Lights ($10.19) with its Domo pals in a rainbow of … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Target & Tiny Tree Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2010 by John

I saw this Target commercial with Asian Americans which was recently posted on Angry Asian Man. Target’s done a great job of being inclusive and highlighting Asian Americans, including Shannon the awesome mom, the over-protective mom, and exasperated mom. Now … Continue reading →

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