Monthly Archives: June 2011

POP 88 #49 – Somewhere Between – Interview with dir. Linda Goldstein Knowlton

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Xxxtine

Back from my travels in Korea! You would think in one of the most connected part of the world, I would be able to be ‘more connected’ but actually found out that despite free WiFi everywhere, when I really needed … Continue reading →

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Do Blood Types Dictate Personality Traits?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Guest Writer

By M. Wei I was inspired by Koji’s recent article “Are Asians the Smartest Race?” to do some digging up of my own on the causes of stereotypes. Unless you have no FOBs in your family or a token “Asian … Continue reading →

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8Questions with Vicky Shen, Writer & Director of ‘Adultolescence’

Posted on June 3, 2011 by jozjozjoz

One of the best and worst parts about the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is the sheer number of screenings that are happening simultaneously. Obviously, it’s great to have an enormous slate of programming to choose from, but the … Continue reading →

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Commenter Spotlight: Tien Nguyen

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter Tien Nguyen: … Continue reading →

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Chinese Art Prices Soar In Recent Auctions

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Tim

The New York Times is reporting that prices for Chinese art (even pieces that can not be substantiated to certain claimed dates of origin), have been fetching incredible amounts at recent auctions at Sotheby’s in New York and London. The … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Helen H. Ota, Artistic Director, Cold Tofu

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Iams

Posted on June 2, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZQfuvGoFcs I usually ignore any television commercials for pet food since I’ve never had a pet, but this veterinarian caught my eye. In our Asian American Commercial Watch series, we’ve seen all sorts of professions represented on television, including: a … Continue reading →

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Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Recall Effort Abandoned

Posted on June 1, 2011 by tinabot

The partnered implementation of the Chinese government organization Hanban’s Confucius Classroom at Cedarlane Middle School in the Hacienda la Puente Unified School District has caused a year long controversy which has lead to an effort to recall the school board … Continue reading →

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Guide to College Applications, Part V: Application Deadlines

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Guest Writer

Without the proper guidance, college applications can be a crazy and confusing process. That’s why high school senior George Chen decided to share his dos and don’ts of applying to schools for APA students looking for a little help. Check … Continue reading →

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The Descendants Trailer: A Different Side of Hawaii

Posted on June 1, 2011 by sachi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0MD9vtzmg I have never been one to be able to turn down a George Clooney movie. The veritable “silver fox” simply has to give his small come-hither smile before I (and many other women) flock to shell out $10 for … Continue reading →

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