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Former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk Dies, and Why Asian America Should Care

Posted on October 17, 2012 by JohnnyC

“The king is dead. Long live the king” goes the old proclamation. Cambodia’s former king Norodom Sihanouk was reported to have died on 15 October 2012, which to the Kingdom of Cambodia symbolizes more than just the loss of their … Continue reading →

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21 Years After The Death Of Dr. Chang: Leniency Or Laxity?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by William

On 12th October 2012, 6:10pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time, a frail 69 year old man suffering from Parkinsons disease was released from Long Bay Correctional Centre and escorted off to be deported back to Malaysia. 21 years ago, Chiew Seng … Continue reading →

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Soldier In Danny Chen Case Found Guilty Of Additional Charges

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jeff

On October 11, Army Specialist Travis Carden received a dishonorable discharge for additional charges associated with the Danny Chen case. Carden plead guilty to a number of charges including obstructing an investigation and assaulting another soldier. He received a 10 … Continue reading →

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National Asian American Survey (NAAS)’s Results On Californian Asian Americans

Posted on October 8, 2012 by John

A week or so ago, the National Asian American Survey(NAAS) released a national report on the political views of Asian Americans as well as their thoughts on issues. Here in California, Asian Americans are specials – since NAAS a few … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese To Gain Visa-Free Travel To US

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Tim

Taiwan becomes the 37th country to be allowed visa-free travel to the United States. Taiwanese can now visit the U.S. without having to apply for a visa, after Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Taiwan’s addition to the U.S. visa-waiver … Continue reading →

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A Response to New Penis Size Survey That Ranks US 11th, Right Behind Japan

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

When the article, New Penis Size Survey: U.S. Ranks 11th. Right Behind Japan article came out it seems everyone I knew was sending it to me and saying I should write about it for 8Asians. For some reason, when people … Continue reading →

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Sikh Woman With Facial Hair Generates Online Controversy

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Tim

A Ohio State University student posted a picture of a woman with facial hair wearing a turban to Reddit in mid-September of 2012 with the caption “I’m not sure what to conclude from this.” That posting led to varied responses … Continue reading →

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Aung San Suu Kyi Addresses San Francisco Burmese Community

Posted on October 1, 2012 by John

Nobel Peace Laureate and Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was busy last week in the United States, first visiting the United Nations in New York, then receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C. and on Saturday, speaking … Continue reading →

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2012 National Asian American Survey Results

Posted on September 26, 2012 by John

On Tuesday, the 2012 National Asian American Survey (NAAS) results were released (coincidentally on National Voter Registration Day). NAAS is a scientific and nonpartisan effort to poll the opinions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The survey included over 3,300 … Continue reading →

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Fear and Loathing in Indonesia: The “Innoncence of Muslims” Edition

Posted on September 26, 2012 by JohnnyC

“I’m American, and I’m sorry” is my usual way of introducing myself to people when they hear my accent and get puzzled by its New England droll with Southerner slang coming from an Asian face. This was how I have … Continue reading →

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8Asians At The DNC: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) DNC Caucus

Posted on September 25, 2012 by John

As I had blogged previously, I took a red eye from San Francisco to Charlotte, North Carolina and arrived on Tuesday, September 4th in the morning for Day 1 of the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC). On Monday day, the … Continue reading →

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