8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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Do Asians Have Body Hair?
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Ronny Chieng & Old Spice’s “The Expert”
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Asians Behaving Badly: Edward Younghoon Shin Alledgedly Murders Business Partner & Blogs About It
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A Guide To A Buddhist/Chinese/American Funeral
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Hizashi no Naka no Rairu
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Internet Page Reveals How to Talk Dirty in Tagalog
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Monthly Archives: March 2012
The A-Word: Prison Dancer: The Interactive Web Musical (Part 1)
Prison Dancer: The Interactive Web Musical, the series inspired by the dancing inmates of Cebu, Philippines will make its world premiere debut this coming Tuesday, March 6th at 9PM EST/ 6PM PST. (And for those of you in the San … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Music, The A-Word, Viral Like SARS, WTF
Tagged musical, Prison dancer, viral, youtube
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Itsy Bitsy Stories: Culturally Diverse Books for Children
Children’s books are all the rage – in my house. We’re always looking for stories that veer away from the traditional Mother Goose rhymes or Brothers Grimm. I ran across this from Asian Week: “The ancient Chinese Zodiac comes to … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Entertainment
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80%20 Shoes
Springtime is coming, and that means one particular thing: spring cleaning! Out with the old and in with the new—and that goes for your wardrobe too. While you’re switching out wool coats for light jackets, don’t forget about updating your … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Apparel
Tagged 8Asians, anthropologie, asian american blogs, booties, ce ce chin, hidden wedge, lace-up shoes, new york shoe company, new york shoes, shoes, shopping, shopping blogs, solestruck, spring summer 2012, wedges, women's apparel, women's clothes, women's shoes
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi Documentary Review
“Once you decide on your occupation, you must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work. Never complain about your job. You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That’s the secret of … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Movies, Reviews
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Panda Wall Graphics
Have your walls been looking a little bare recently? Well, add a little panda bear cuteness there with these Panda Wall Graphics ($38) from Wee Gallery. Made of polypropylene, these graphics are much safer than ones made of PVC. So … Continue reading
Posted in Shopping
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Mnet America’s Short Notice Asian American Short Film Program Open For Submissions
Short Notice, Mnet America’s short film program is out there for Asian Americans. If you win it, you get to win $5,000. Say what? Are you an Asian American film maker with a compelling short film that you want to … Continue reading
The 8Asians Talk About AAJA’s Media Advisory for Jeremy Lin (and the Backlash)
Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Observations, Sports, TalkAbout
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Zombies, Run! iOS game
Everyone knows that the first rule to Zombie survival is cardio. Now you can train to protect the bastion of humankind with this Zombies, Run! ($7.99) interactive mobile game. Here you’re in a Zombie-filled city designated as the runner, which … Continue reading
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How The Japanese Interment Led To Victory Gardens
Did you know that the government’s Victory Gardens from World War II, where families were urged to grow their own food, was spurred by the interment of Japanese Americans? From The OC Register: “…[T]he San Francisco Museum…says Japanese truck farmers … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Discrimination, Food & Drink, History
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NYC Public Schools, The Lunar New Year Bill And 2011 CACF/Pumphouse Project Report
If I lived in New York City’s Chinatown, I wouldn’t go to school on Lunar New Year (LNY). No way would I miss out on the firecracker festivities. According to the Principal at Public School 130, many school children there … Continue reading
Posted in Discrimination, Education
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EOS Lip Balm
For all you organic lovers out there, this product will suit that organic need. EOS created the slogan the “lipbalm that makes you smile” which is definitely catchy and true in many ways. The adorable structure of the EOS lip … Continue reading
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North Korea Agrees to Suspend Nuclear Work for Food Aid
From New York Times: “The surprise announcement raised the possibility of ending a diplomatic impasse that has allowed the country’s nuclear program to continue for years without international oversight. North Korea has suffered years of food shortages and a devastating famine. The Obama … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Politics
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