Monthly Archives: November 2011

Sabo Kappa Cactus Plushie Air Freshener

Posted on November 11, 2011 by sachi

Nobody wants to see an air freshener lying around. There’s an entire industry dedicated to hiding them. This Sabo Kappa Cactus Plushie Air Freshener ($19.75) takes a new route: it is plainly visible, but so confusing that people will never … Continue reading →

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Asian and Asian American Women Vie for LGPA Lorena Ochoa Invitational

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mihee

From Korea Times: “The Lorena Ochoa Invitational starts Thursday for a four-day run in Guadalajara, Mexico. In the past, Korean American Michelle Wie won this event in 2009 and Korea’s Kim In-kyung was victorious last year. This is the last regular competition … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Elects First Asian American Mayor, Ed Lee

Posted on November 11, 2011 by John

This past Tuesday, appointed interim Mayor Ed Lee became the first ever Asian American to be elected Mayor of San Francisco. Due to the sixteen candidates running to replace departed Gavin Newsom and ranked choice voting, the final results were … Continue reading →

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Previously Offensive German Bookmarking Service Mister Wong Looking for New Buyers

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Ernie

Via ReadWriteWeb: “German social bookmarking service Mister Wong was, not so long ago, an ambitious, well-used, innovative project. It was also the subject of heated international controversy online. Today the service finds itself put up for sale by parent company … Continue reading →

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The Colbert Report: Yo-Yo Ma & The Goat Rodeo Sessions

Posted on November 10, 2011 by John

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive Yo-Yo Ma and his musical colleagues Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer … Continue reading →

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Meet the Bloggers of 8Asians in Video Form

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Ernie

http://vimeo.com/32006281 A couple weeks ago, the White House Initiative of Asians and Pacific Islanders released the “What’s Your Story?” video challenge, aiming to explore the personal stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders. Wouldn’t you know it – 8Asians is a … Continue reading →

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Iwako Zoo Animals Eraser Set

Posted on November 10, 2011 by sachi

Sometimes, it seems like the last time we used a pencil was in high school. Maybe that’s for the better, now that there are so many cute Iwako erasers, like this Zoo Animals Set ($5.54). Featuring seven take-apart erasers in … Continue reading →

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Korean Driver Licenses Validated by Increasing Number of US States

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mihee

From Korea Times: “Under the new agreement, Korean drivers can acquire a U.S. license by presenting a valid Korean license with proper translation to the motor vehicle authority. The deal only applies to non-commercial motorists and some states require drivers … Continue reading →

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The College Admissions Game, Part 2: Race and School Selection

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Jeff

“I don’t want to go there – it’s too Asian!” That is the last thing I wanted to hear from the Daughter. Doesn’t she know I write for a blog on Asian American issues, and now she is going all … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Mustache — Coin Bag

Posted on November 9, 2011 by sachi

It’s Halloween! Which means that you need a costume, stat. If you’re short on time and low on creativity, you can always follow in Hello Kitty’s footsteps: add a mustache and call yourself a hipster. And with this Hello Kitty … Continue reading →

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Toronto Giveaway: Tickets to ‘Piercing 1’ at the 2011 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jozjozjoz

The 2011 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival kicks off this week! And if you haven’t been paying attention, then you may have missed your chance to buy a bunch of screenings which have since sold out. 8Asians a proud … Continue reading →

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