Author Archives: Ernie

About Ernie

I'm the creator of 8 Asians and one of the editors. While I'm a regular blogger to the site as well, think of my role as Barbara Walters on "The View," except without the weird white hair. During the day, I'm a Developer for a major Internet company and live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've also been writing in my blog, littleyellowdifferent.com, for seven years.

HBO’s East of Main Street: Asians Aloud Interviews Paul and James

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ernie

This link is old, but it’s new to me, so what the hell: Meet Paul Fanelli and James Minger, two Korean adoptees interviewed on camera as part of HBO’s Asian’s Aloud East of Main Street series last year. While both … Continue reading →

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First APA Coach Erik Spoelstra To Lead Miami Heat To NBA Finals

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Ernie

Hesitant congratulations are in order to Erik Spoelstra for not only coaching the Miami Heat basketball team to the NBA finals, but being the first Asian American and Filipino American head coach of an NBA franchise. He is also the … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Sports | 1 Comment

The 8Asians Talk About: Yung Wing

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Ernie

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 →

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Chinese 3D Porn Film to be Released in US Theaters

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Ernie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V5j8ZYnRyM For those three guys — trust me, I’m pretty sure they’re guys — who were ready to book a flight to Hong Kong after reading our discussion about Sex & Zen 3D: Extreme Ecstasy, the Chinese 3D soft-porn movie … Continue reading →

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Study Suggests Happiness “Less Important” to Asians

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Ernie

A recent Time article discusses a University of Washington paper which found that “having positive emotions — ‘happy,’ ‘joyful,’ ‘proud,’ ‘strong’ — tended to reduce stress and depression symptoms among European Americans but not immigrant Asians. The results for U.S.-born … Continue reading →

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Hines Ward in the Dancing in the Stars Finale

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Ernie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQEBiVxve0U& Yes, yes, we know that NFL Player Hines Ward will be in tonight’s finale of ABC ballroom juggernaut Dancing with the Stars. We also know that he’s half Black, half Korean, and recognizes his Korean heritage as discussed previously … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Sports, TV | 1 Comment

The 8Asians Talk About: The ‘Marijuana Grannies’

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Ernie

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 Current Events, TalkAbout, WTF | 5 Comments

Refinery29’s List of Best Karaoke Spots in San Francisco

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Ernie

Our very own Dino-Ray has his first article on fashion blog Refinery29 talking about the best places to karaoke in San Francisco. Props to Dino-Ray for including private karaoke rooms — that’s how karaoke should be properly performed after all, … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), San Francisco Bay Area | 1 Comment

Two Pinoys Star in New Pirates of the Caribbean Movie

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Ernie

Well, Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of Lambanog: Two Filipinos are in the new Johnny Depp vehicle Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: They are Daphne Joy and actor/rap artist/performer Michael Rosales, who play a mermaid and a … Continue reading →

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Yahoo Sports: “There is … No One Left for Pacquiao to Fight”

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Ernie

“Critics of boxing are always saying it needs charismatic headliners. Well, what then is Manny Pacquaio? He’s willing to fight exciting fights, test himself against bigger, stronger men. He smiles. He laughs. He’s smart. He has a real life as … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day with 8Asians: My Mother, Lost in Translation

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Ernie

8Asians is celebrating Mother’s Day all week (Pssst…Don’t forget, it’s May 8th!) by doing what we do best: writing about the women who raised us, nurtured us, taught us, spoiled us, protected us and occasionally for some, drove us up … Continue reading →

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