Category Archives: Lifestyles

Faking An Asian Language – The Right Way

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Jeff

Many of you may have been mocked when you were a kid by people saying to you “Ching Chong Ting Tong” or other such nonsense in a lame attempt at imitating an Asian language.  Hey, it still goes on even … Continue reading →

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A Trip To Shanghai’s Marriage Market

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Moye

It’s not uncommon for single men and women to venture online to find love, but in Shanghai, some aging parents have been taking the initiative for their adult children with the “Marriage Market” in the People’s Square. Every weekend, these … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Jeff

Asian Americans have a higher probability of being born with Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate than other ethnic groups.  According to this article from the Department of Health and Human Services, Asians American have an occurrence of Cleft Lip or … Continue reading →

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My Asian Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

Last year was a very special year for my family. My wife and I welcomed a beautiful, happy, and healthy baby into our lives. Spending our first holidays with the baby is something that I will never forget – mostly … Continue reading →

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8Questions With Nancy Vu, Creator Of Just Little Things

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jeff

Nancy Vu is a high school senior in San Jose, California and the creator of the blog Just Little Things, a tumblr about the little things in life that give her joy.  Her postings showed up so often on pinterest, … Continue reading →

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How Much Is An Asian American Spouse Worth?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Jeff

How much is an Asian American spouse worth? Janis Spindel’s new Asian American matchmaking service will charge Asian American men a minimum of $5000 to match them with a prospective wife. What makes her think that men will pay that? … Continue reading →

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Stanford University Seeking Survey Respondents On Patients’ Trust In Primary Care Doctors

Posted on October 9, 2012 by John

Researchers at Stanford University’s School of Medicine are conducting a study on patients’ trust in their primary care doctors. By partaking in this study, you have the opportunity to add to the knowledge about doctor-patient relationships. Your participation and answers … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Tuberculosis

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Jeff

My wife tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). While this is more of a hassle for her than a health crisis (I’ll explain why later), for other Asian Americans, it is a serious problem. As this article from US Department of … 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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Will Chinese Soon Be The Primary Language In America?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Mary

As I spend my time in the metropolitan areas of United States such as New York, Los Angeles, and Boston, I often hear people speaking other languages other than English. More often, I would hear people speaking Chinese. According to … Continue reading →

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The Era Of Japanese American Gardeners Coming To A Close

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Moye

The Japanese gardener–once a fixture in American culture–is slowly dying away with the passing generations. The LA Times recently profiled the cultural phenomenon spurred by Japanese American families taking over the horticultural industry after World War II:  “At one time … Continue reading →

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