Monthly Archives: September 2011

L.A. Giveaway: Audrey Magazine 2011 Fashion Night Out Show Tickets

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 9/11/2011: Congrats to our winner, Katrina P! Don’t forget, you can still buy tickets and get 20% off with the code “8Asians”! Audrey Magazine— an award-winning national publication created by Asian American women, for Asian American women– presents Audrey’s … Continue reading →

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Colima Road Music Video Celebrates San Gabriel Valley

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mary

Many Asian Americans in Southern California call San Gabriel Valley the “626” or the abbreviation, SGV. I’ve even had a couple of friends who aren’t from Southern California ask why is San Gabriel Valley even called “626”? The way I … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Local, Music, Southern California | 6 Comments

Olivia Munn Golf Pictures Have LPGA Golfers’ Panties In A Bunch

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Evidently, there’s a story from Yardbarker making the rounds that “LPGA golfers Natalie Gulbis and Paula Creamer are furious with the clothing choice made by Olivia Munn during her tour debut at the Canadian Women’s Open. ‘The tour has standards. … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Dotted Rain Boots

Posted on September 7, 2011 by sachi

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day… Well, with these Hello Kitty rain boots ($32) you’ll be asking for the rain. Unfortunately I could only find these for kids, but if you have tiny feet they might work too.

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Will There Be A South Asian American Child Star?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jeff

Number Two Son likes to watch the Disney Channel, and while he was watching, I noticed a trailer for a new show called Jessie.   What caught my attention was a character named Ravi who gets received the bad end of … Continue reading →

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Glee Casting Confirmed For Mike Chang’s Parents

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Moye

Glee fans, get ready for some more Asian faces to appear on your favorite TV show because TVLine is reporting that Tamlyn Tomita and Keong Sim have been cast as Mike Chang’s parents in the new season. Wait, who? “Sim … Continue reading →

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Shark Fin Soup Ban Closer To Reality In California

Posted on September 7, 2011 by John

On Tuesday, California State Senate voted 25 to 9 to ban the sale, trade and possession of shark fin and thus the sale of real shark fin soup (there’s always substitute shark fin…). California’s State Assembly had already passed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Food & Drink, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | 3 Comments

Fox Sports Airs Racist USC Video, Then Apologizes

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Moye

http://youtu.be/nHbcgo1ZkyI Fox Sports thought this video of reporter Bob Oschack visiting the USC campus for man on the street interviews with Asian college students would be hilarious. The Internet thought otherwise and last Saturday, Fox Sports issued an apology to … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Discrimination, Entertainment, Observations, Sports | 22 Comments

Comedian Joe Wong’s Third Appearance on Letterman

Posted on September 6, 2011 by John

Comedian Joe Wong made his third appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and see Wong’s hilarious performance in San Francisco two years ago. Wong’s longest and most hilarious comedy set online was … Continue reading →

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Suicide Toll Doubles In South Korea

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Moye

A new study from South Korea has revealed that the suicide rate has doubled over the past ten years: “The new figures show that in 2009 more than 40 people killed themselves each day in South Korea. This is more … Continue reading →

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Shinzi Katoh Lion Letter Set

Posted on September 6, 2011 by sachi

They say that the days of snail mail are over. But you can bring them back in style with this Shinzi Katoh Letter Set ($8.00) from Omiyage. The set includes 10 sheets of writing paper, 5 envelopes, and 5 stickers. … Continue reading →

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Screenwriting, Race & Authenticity

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Is it okay for a person who is non-Japanese American to write about the Japanese American (JA) experience? My immediate reaction is no. I’m sick of other people writing my history and stories. I’m sick of having my culture hijacked, … Continue reading →

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