Monthly Archives: July 2011

Visual Communications Armed with a Camera Fellowship Now Accepting Applications

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Visual Communications is now accepting applications for its 10th annual “Armed With a Camera Fellowship to foster the education, training and professional development of up-and-coming Asian Pacific American filmmakers. The fellowship is open to filmmakers under 30-years-old of Asian Pacific … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Asian Name Calling & Bullying

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tim

My daughter is only 5 years old and recently completed her first year of formal schooling, her year in kindergarten. Throughout the year, I could tell she was having more and more difficulty at school. In the mornings, she didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Education, Observations | 41 Comments

Twitter Giveaway: ‘Harry Potter 7’ Marathon in Orange County, CA & Prize Pack

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 7/13/2011: Congrats to our winner @puhpuhpattyy who will be seeing the Harry Potter 7 Marathon with 3 friends and be receiving a Harry Potter 7 T-shirt, hat, keychain, and Official Poster. Congrats also to our 5 runner ups: @weird_f00d, … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Promotions, Southern California | 9 Comments

Golden State Warrior Jeremy Lin Reflects On First Year

Posted on July 7, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3JuWNGvylA With the NBA season over and the NBA draft completed just over a week ago, Golden State Warrior Jeremy Lin reflects back on his past year on his ups and downs in the NBA and D-League – from being … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Do Kim, President, K.W. Lee Center for Leadership

Posted on July 7, 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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No More Underboob for Vietnamese Cafes

Posted on July 7, 2011 by sachi

Unfortunately for Garden Grove, CA residents, no longer can they enjoy their iced coffee served by nearly naked women. The Vietnamese “lingerie cafes” in Garden Grove, CA have been under fire recently for their scantily-clad waitresses, but now they will … Continue reading →

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Bai Ling Reveals Sexual Abuse In Chinese Army

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Moye

Bai Ling is back on TV with Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and now she’s opening up about being sexually abused while in the People’s Liberation Army: “She was pressed to have sex with her superiors, with one encounter leading … Continue reading →

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Is Cindy Chang America’s Got Talent’s Scapegoat?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Guest Writer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGdzxxr-O9o By Ken The web is being torn up by Cindy Chang from America’s Got Talent.  She wowed the judges with her goofy laugh with snort in tow and a huge operatic voice.  Singing Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” from … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Chambers at Geffen Playhouse Review

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Edward

Expectations were high with Extraordinary Chambers, a play written by David Wiener and directed by Pam MacKinnon. Starring Francois Chau, Mather Zickel, Marin Hinkle, Greg Watanabe, and Kimiko Gelman, the play opened at the Geffen Playhouse on June 1st and … Continue reading →

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Korean Graphic Novel Movie Adaptation Priest Crowned “Movie Flop of 2011”

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Ernie

It’s official — Priest, Min Woo Hyung’s graphic novel turned Hollywood film was announced one of the “Top Biggest Movie Flops of 2011 (So Far)” dictated by Yahoo! Movies: “The supernatural action film, based on the Korean graphic novel, was … Continue reading →

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Tippi Hedren Responsible for Vietnamese Nail Salons

Posted on July 6, 2011 by jozjozjoz

I had always wondered why– of all industries that a group of people could get into– it was the manicure business which Vietnamese Americans seemed to dominate, at least in California. In 2008, I read an article by L.A. Times … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: GoToMeeting.com

Posted on July 6, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt0R2b0sxdU This GoToMeeting.com commercial by Citrix is an ensemble piece where an Asian American woman has a “great idea” and needs to collaborate with her colleagues virtually (much like we do here at 8Asians.com!). In the past, I think I’ve … Continue reading →

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