Monthly Archives: November 2011

Bi-Fold Mario Wallet

Posted on November 14, 2011 by sachi

Anyone can make money at their plain old office job but it takes a special kind of person to make money while defeating evil. Now you can carry around your favorite superhero plumber when you’re out grabbing (or spending) your … Continue reading →

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Tsujita LA (Artisan Noodle) Ramen Review

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Janice

Finally! After months of being teased by the words “artisan noodle” and luscious HD photos of bowls of ramen in the window, Tsujita opened for lunchtime ramen service at the end of October. The first U.S. shop to open from … Continue reading →

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8Asians Commenting Policy: Profile Photo & Real Identity or We’ll Delete

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Ernie

Given the recent comments on 8Asians lately, I think it’s time to remind everyone of this again: Personal attacks against other commenters are not permitted. You may question or argue about content, but not attack individuals. Comments that devolve into … Continue reading →

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AAP Student at UCLA Gives Tips to Fellow College Students

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mary

UCLA students seem to all want to stand out and make a difference–from Alexandra Wallace to Chris Jeon, etc. Recently, we stumbled across a tumblr page that provided all the useful information a fellow Bruin would want to know. Christine … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Less Likely To Use Corporal Punishment

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Tim

A new study from the University of Texas shows that Asian Americans are less likely to use corporal punishment than other ethnic and racial groups. In the study authored by Elizabeth Gershoff, using a sample of 20,000 kindergartners and their … Continue reading →

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Ninjabread Men Cookie Cutters

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Guest Writer

Ninjas are hard to capture, everyone knows that. A little known fact is that they also love cookies (and in their defense, who doesn’t?), especially if it’s in the shape of their opponents: other ninjas! This holiday season, you can … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Randall Park in Chase Sapphire

Posted on November 14, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoFjQ50x4LE I actually saw this commercial on a pre-roll video for this past week’s segment on 60 Minutes posted online. The commercial features Randall Park, who I most recently saw in an HBO Go commercial. From what I recall, I’ve … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Open Thread: Happy Nigel Tufnel Day!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Moye

The 8Asians Open Thread is back after a brief hiatus. Don’t ask where it’s been. You don’t want to know. Today is 11/11/11 which means it’s Nigel Tufnel Day which means right now, we’re turning everything all the way to … Continue reading →

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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl

Posted on November 11, 2011 by John

In television, the movies, or maybe even in real life, I’m sure we’ve heard the words, “Even if you were the last man on earth, I would never have sex with you.” Well, how about in a post-apocalyptic world full … Continue reading →

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MMA Fighter Mark Munoz On Breaking Hands, Bruce Lee Moments & The UFC Middleweight Title

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jeff

After reading Akrypti’s post on Asian men as villains, I really appreciated this video of Mark Munoz, a strong, powerful Asian guy who can kick butt but isn’t a trash talking heel.  He is at a press conference held after … Continue reading →

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#DarkRoom Mixtape by Deep Watters

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Underground hip hop music producer Deep Watters, AKA: Brian Watters, a hapa from the San Francisco Bay Area and President of the urban clothing label Teruo Artistry, recently dropped a dope mixtape, #darkroom, with Bay Area rapper Prophet. If you … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: East West Players Present Julia Cho’s “The Language Archive”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Guest Writer

This review was originally posted on Blogging Los Angeles and has been republished here with permission. By Chris I should begin with the caveat that I have never reviewed a play before. And while I enjoy going to the theater … Continue reading →

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