Monthly Archives: March 2011

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to be Nominated for Ambassador to China

Posted on March 8, 2011 by John

President Obama is expected to announce that current Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke will be his nomination to be Ambassador to China, replacing current Ambassador Jon Huntsman, who earlier this year said he would be resigning in the Spring and … Continue reading →

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Asian American “Men of Broadcast” Calendar

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Tim

The Asian American Journalists Association is holding a fund raiser. To participate, you can help to select the Asian male broadcasters who will be featured in the men of AAJA calendar. Each vote is $1 dollar and you can vote … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Man in America is Alvin Wong

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Moye

We know that the most typical man on Earth is the 28 year old Han Chinese but did you know that the happiest man in America is a 65 year old Asian American? According to a survey of 1,000 randomly … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles | 5 Comments

8Asians’ The A-Word: Episode #1 – The BANANA 2 Conference

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Xxxtine

“a word” [noun] – a short talk or conversation “A-Word” [noun] – a unit of the English language, starting with the letter ‘A’ 8Asians’ The A-Word — the first official podcast of 8Asians.com — aims to be a fun conversation … Continue reading →

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DUDE WTF ASIA: The Five Minute Chinese Cleavage Corset Informercial

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Ernie

See what a great economy in China can do? It brings all those Western influences that America has wanted in the past twenty to thirty years, without all those annoying things like, you know, democracy. Take for example, this ridiculous … Continue reading →

Posted in DUDE WTF ASIA, Lifestyles | 14 Comments

Wally Yonamine, Nisei Baseball and 49ers Pioneer, Dead at 85

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Ernie

Wally Yonamine, a pioneer in sports for Asian Americans, passed away Monday in Honolulu at the age of 85. A two-sport star for the San Francisco 49ers and Tokyo Giants, “his ability to keep off-field pressures at bay and excel … Continue reading →

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Daniel Liu in Bloomingdale’s Colorful Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

Posted on March 4, 2011 by jozjozjoz

At last weekend’s BANANA2 conference, I was asked about a dozen times, “When are going to post something else about your hot cousin Daniel Liu?” Well, I guess I succumbed to peer pressure because after a year and a half … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | 9 Comments

Bok Choy Apparel: T-Shirts, Artists & Community

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Moye

What better way to show off your love for food and heritage with the t-shirt designs from Bok Choy Apparel. The clothing company celebrates Asian American culture with their unique and quirky shirts for everyone who loves tofu, ramen and … Continue reading →

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Thia Megia – Meet This Year’s Token Asian American Idol Contestant

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Ernie

A new year, another inevitable post about American Idol, and references to the parade of eliminated Asian American Idol contestants. But wait, could this season be different? This year we have a “rebooted” American Idol where snarky British judges have … Continue reading →

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SF Board of Supervisors President David Chiu Enters Run for Mayor

Posted on March 3, 2011 by John

On Monday and as expected, current San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu announced that he was throwing his hat into the ring for mayor of San Francisco. I blogged earlier that California State Senator Leland Yee is perceived … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area | 4 Comments