Monthly Archives: July 2011

ABC’s The Bachelorette Highlights Taiwan

Posted on July 18, 2011 by John

http://www.hulu.com/watch/257322/the-bachelorette-week-7-part-1 In last week’s episode, The Bachelorette took the remaining bachelors and The Bachelorette, Ashley, on a tour through Taiwan. As a Taiwanese American, I am always happy to see Taiwan highlighted in American mainstream media since I don’t think most … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, TV | 6 Comments

Wanted on Yelp: Western Men & Asian Women For Speed Dating Night

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Moye

Are you a single Asian woman between the ages of 23 to 41 looking for love? Are you a Western man in a slightly older age range who always dreamed about dating Asian women? If you’re one of the two … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Southern California | 36 Comments

Lady Gaga Wants to Adopt a Baby from South Asia

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Ernie

Aww guys, isn’t this cute?  According to a recent article by Gather Celebs, a friend of Lady Gaga has said “that she wants her designer baby to come from Asia, perhaps Nepal, India, or Bangladesh.” And when you think about … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Entertainment, Music | 6 Comments

Womens World Cup Final Lead to Obvious and Stupid Pearl Harbor Jokes on Twitter

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Ernie

Oh, Twitter: come to microblog about the lunch you had today, stay to see the tweets on the Women’s World Cup Final against the United States and Japan happening right now — and roll your eyes at the oh-too-predictable Pearl … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Technology, WTF | 23 Comments

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Review

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Edward

When I first saw the trailer for Snow Flower and The Secret Fan, I had horrifying fears that this film would be Joy Luck Club 2: Asian Women Being Oppressed by Asian Culture (Again) since it was also directed by Wayne … Continue reading →

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Popular Posts on 8Asians in the Past Month

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Guest Writer

Here are some popular posts on 8Asians in the past month that you may have missed: Does Race Exist? Asians Behaving Badly: Jason Li, Vancouver Hockey Fan Rioter An Affirmative Action Plan for the Interracial Dating Disparity Do Asian White … Continue reading →

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Tammy Duckworth Running for Congress Again

Posted on July 15, 2011 by John

I don’t think I’ve blogged about Tammy Duckworth before, but she is running for Congress again. Her story and background is pretty compelling: Duckworth lost both her legs and partial use of an arm when the Army helicopter she was … Continue reading →

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Asian Woman Tries Craigslist Dating, Hilarity Ensues

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ernie

From Jezebel: “I’m a tall, half Asian woman. I’m a performing artist and a healer. I dance in nightclubs, as well as talk to people about their problems. I have tattoos. I dress in black and chrome a lot. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Dating, Lifestyles | 4 Comments

No Look Pass Doc Takes A Look At Basketball & Coming Out

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Efren

In No Look Pass, Emily Tay is an extraordinary young woman born to Burmese immigrants, raised in Los Angeles Chinatown, Harvard educated, starter for their women’s basketball team, and now a professional basketball player in Germany living with her female … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, LGBT, Local, Movies, Southern California | 1 Comment

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Director Wayne Wang on APA Identity in the Media

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dino-Ray

It’s been a while since we have heard from Wayne Wang. In fact, it’s been a while since we have seen him cover some Asian ground in film — but that’s where Snow Flower and the Secret Fan comes into … Continue reading →

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Koreans, Stressed and Depressed, Avoid Therapy

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ernie

From the New York Times: “… Koreans — while almost obsessively embracing Western innovations ranging from smartphones to the Internet to cosmetic surgery — have largely resisted Western psychotherapy for their growing anxieties, depression and stress. Talk-therapy modalities with psychiatrists, … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Family, Health, Lifestyles | 3 Comments