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About jozjozjoz

jozjozjoz is a taiwanese-american gal who lives and blogs underneath the hollywood sign and who doesn’t clean her fishtank unless the fish starts to do the backstroke. she is also able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but cannot stop from bumping into door handles, cabinet doors, and anything else that protrudes or has a sharp edge. she does not run with scissors for this same reason. she can pet the fur off a dog but don’t ask her to go anywhere near a horse. or a moth. or a roach. her dealings with L.A.’s finest (aka the parking violations department) are legend, as are her giant sneezes. Other than the two too many joz’s, jozjozjoz is a perfectly normal, relatively sane individual who defies the odds, reaches for the stars, and carries moonbeams home in a jar. She’d rather be a fish… but not in her own dirty fishtank. http://www.jozjozjoz.com

APCF – Verizon Scholarship Applications Open to High School Seniors

The Asian Pacific Community Fund has partnered with Verizon to financially assist students in their pursuit of higher education as they face the challenge of significantly rising costs of obtaining a college degree. These awards will support those who excel … Continue reading

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Winners of ’13 Assassins’ / Takashi Miike Giveaway

Congrats to Jeffrey T of New York and Jimmy D of Colorado, who were randomly selected as winners of the 8Asians’ ’13 Assassins’ / Takashi Miike Prize Package! As a reminder, Takashi Miike’s latest work available in the U.S. is … Continue reading

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Giveaway: ’13 Assassins’ / Takashi Miike Prize Package

UPDATE 4/18/2011: Sorry, this giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Jeffrey T of New York and Jimmy D of Colorado, who were randomly selected as winners! According to Wikipedia, “Takashi Miike (三池 崇史) is a highly prolific and controversial Japanese … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Shiuan Butler, Author of the Petition Against 8Asians & Sexism

Hi, I’m Joz Wang. I’m Co-Editor of 8Asians.com, along with Moye Ishimoto and Ernie Hsiung. It has come to our attention via Twitter that 8Asians.com is the target of a petition to “Stop Posting Sexist Articles,” a statement that is … Continue reading

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8Questions with Ken Gushi, Formula DRIFT Driver

Ken Gushi is more than just one of the nation’s top competitive drifters. An Okinawa native who was raised in Southern California, Ken is also became the youngest drivers in the Formula DRIFT championships by the time he turned 16. … Continue reading

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Giveaway: ‘Sucker Punch’ Journey Giveaway

Sucker Punch, the action fantasy adventure directed by Zack Synder, opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, March 25. The film features a number of Asian American talent both in front of and behind the camera, and we at 8Asians be … Continue reading

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Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partners with UNICEF for Japan Disaster Relief

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation is working together with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) in their efforts to collect for the Japan Disaster Relief Fund. The death toll is expected to exceed 10,000 with thousands still missing. The hard-hit … Continue reading

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Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami: Did Japan “Deserve” It?

One would hope that in the face of terrible tragedy, people can overcome their racism to, you know, become decent, compassionate human beings. Instead, people are taking an unimaginable natural disaster and using it as a reason to justify why … Continue reading

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Asian American Journalists Cover Earthquake and Tsunami Destruction in Japan

It has been over 24 hours since the devastating 8.9 Sendai earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I’ve been glued to NHK World and Twitter to get the latest news. At the same time that Japanese officials are calling for people … Continue reading

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Daniel Liu in Bloomingdale’s Colorful Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

At last weekend’s BANANA2 conference, I was asked about a dozen times, “When are going to post something else about your hot cousin Daniel Liu?” Well, I guess I succumbed to peer pressure because after a year and a half … Continue reading

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Bay Area Giveaway: Preview Passes for Korean Horror Film ‘I Saw The Devil’ by Kim Ji-woon

UPDATE 3/2/2010: Congrats to the winners PS and Steve Li! I admit it. I’m a scaredy cat, which is why I can’t even watch the trailer I just posted for I Saw The Devil (악마를 보았다). I’m actually kind of … Continue reading

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Thick Dumpling Skin: Food & Body Image Website for Asian Americans

In June of 2010, Lynn Chen started a food blog, The Actor’s Diet, after years of battling eating disorders. At the beginning of 2011, she stumbled upon an interview on NPR with Lisa Lee, in which Lisa discussed the story … Continue reading

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