Category Archives: Announcements

Secret Identities: An Asian American Superhero

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Tim

When I was growing up, I always wondered where the Asian American superheroes were. I wasn’t a comic book junkie, but I was a fan of Saturday morning cartoons, Sunday comics, and the occasional comic book. In college I discovered … Continue reading →

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Angel Island Reopens After Three Years of Renovations

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Jeff

Instead of remaining a citizen of China, I willingly became an ox. I intended to come to America to earn a living. The western styled building are lofty; but I have not the luck to live in them. How was … Continue reading →

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27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

Posted on March 10, 2009 by John

The 27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival is starting this week, from March 12th to the 22nd, and the San Francisco Chronicle does a preview and reviews some of films; I have attended the film festival almost every … Continue reading →

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FAPA-YPG Sponsoring Facebook 2/28 Awareness Campaign

Posted on February 28, 2009 by John

In one of my earliest 8Asian blog postings, I asked Taiwanese Americans if they knew the significance February 28th; to raise awareness of 2/28 in a very web 2.0 way, the Formosan Association for Public Affairs Young Professional Group (FAPA-YPG), … Continue reading →

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When Life Hands You Lemons, Redesign the Website

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Guest Writer

So if you are visiting the website and you’re not using an RSS Feed Reader, you may have noticed some, uhm, subtle differences to the 8Asians. Like the fact that we completely redesigned the website. Truth is, we didn’t expect … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #29 – Exclusive POP 88 T-Shirts Have Arrived!

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Xxxtine

But you have to join the POP 88 Social Network and become a member for your chance to get one in our monthly giveaway! This episode brings you the latest from Fly to the Sky and Namie Amuro. I announce … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Ox!

Posted on January 26, 2009 by John

Happy New Year! We at 8Asians.com would like wish all of our readers a Happy Chinese New Year! [EDITORS NOTE: Also, happy Korean New Year and Vietnamese New Year, which also use the same lunar calendars.] The first time I … Continue reading →

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8Asians Nominated For a 2009 ‘Weblog Awards’ Bloggie

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Guest Writer

First, the good news: 8Asians.com has been nominated for a 2009 Weblog Awards, more affectionately called The Bloggies! The Bloggies celebrate the best in weblogs through pomp and circumstance, if by “best” you mean “most publicized” and by “pomp and … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #27 – Kollaboration 9 Ticket Giveaway

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Xxxtine

Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! POP 88’s first episode of 2009 brings you new music from Tenjochiki, Stanley Huang and Teriyaki Boyz. Hear me review some of the films I saw over the holidays and fangirl over Korea’s newest girl … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #26 – FAVs of 2009

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Xxxtine

Happy New Year Everyone! This year end special of POP 88 brings you my personal favorites of 2008. I really tried to be diverse, and made every effort not to repeat songs I’ve already played this year. It is, however, … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians.com Writers (And Sassy Korean Guy) Wishes You a Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Guest Writer

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Kristi Yamaguchi in “Faces of Influenza” Public Service Announcement

Posted on November 9, 2008 by John

I’ve been watching a lot of cable television lately due to the election (CNN, MSNBC) and have been noticing a lot of “Faces of Influenza” PSA’s. Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold medalist and the most recent Dancing with the Stars winner, … Continue reading →

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