Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Petition For Bruce Lee Commemorative Stamp

Posted on July 21, 2011 by John

July 20th was the 38th anniversary of the passing of iconic Bruce Lee in 1973 at age 32. His daughter, Shannon Lee, shared a video on that day remembering her father and calling on everyone to help her on a … Continue reading →

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What Asian American Kids Watch on TV: Bucket and Skinner’s Epic Adventures

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jeff

“There’s more Asians on this show.” — Number Two Son Bucket and Skinner’s Epic Adventures, a new show on Nickelodeon, definitely has more Asians than A.N.T. Farm.  Two out of five lead characters are Asian American!  One of those two … Continue reading →

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Katie Leung Returns as Cho Chang for Harry Potter 7 Finale

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the final installment of the franchise, opened over the weekend and made a gazillion dollars on Opening Day with hordes of fans lining up for midnight screenings. The film marks the return … Continue reading →

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I’m a Third Culture Kid, Not a 1.5 Generation Asian American

Posted on July 20, 2011 by JohnnyC

By Johnny C Whenever people meet me for the first time, I come off as just another friendly neighborhood Asian kid who gives his seat up on the bus for the elderly and pays all his taxes. A little later … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Lifestyles | 18 Comments

Japanese Tea Ceremony to be held at Pearl Harbor

Posted on July 20, 2011 by sachi

From the Star Advertiser: Despite Japan’s recent World Cup win that spawned many hateful comments, there is a spark of hope and unity as the first Japanese tea ceremony will be held at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. … Continue reading →

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Tiger Wife Wendi Deng Pounces to Protect Husband Rupert Murdoch

Posted on July 20, 2011 by John

http://youtu.be/dHkozESv3MM The other day, 80-year-old media mogul and owner of the News Corp. empire Rupert Murdoch was testifying in front of a British Parliament investigative committee in regards to the recent discovery of a voice mail hacking scandal. In the midst of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, TV | 20 Comments

Giveaway: 4-pack of Tickets to Formula Drift – Round 5, The Throwdown in Monroe, WA

Posted on July 19, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 7/20/2011: Congrats to our winner, Matt B! The folks in the Northwest are some of the most die-hard drift fans in the nation. The energy and excitement there is often compared to the original “House of Drift.” The event’s … Continue reading →

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The United States Vs. Takaichi Sakai: No No, Part 2 of 5

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

In Part 1, my grandfather, Takaichi Sakai, was arrested and investigated by the FBI. An Internee Hearing Board in February 1943 ordered that he be “interned for the duration of the war.” A few weeks later, the Military Governor had … Continue reading →

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No Harry Potter For China Until Patriotic Movie Makes $120 Million

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Moye

Despite the record breaking box office numbers, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 hasn’t opened yet in China. Rumor has it that moviegoers in China won’t be allowed to watch just yet: “Despite adamant denials by a co-director, … Continue reading →

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The Colbert Report: Jose Antonio Vargas & Immigration

Posted on July 19, 2011 by John

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Jose Antonio Vargas www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive Last week on The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert interviewed  self-disclosed undocumented immigrant and award winning journalist … Continue reading →

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8Asians’ The A-Word: Episode #4 – Influenced by the Media

Posted on July 18, 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 official podcast of 8Asians.com — aims to be a fun conversation piece … Continue reading →

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