Category Archives: Lifestyles

The Real Bodies Manifesto: Finding Each Other

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Guest Writer

A note from Thick Dumpling Skin’s co-founder, Lisa Lee: Almost a year ago, Retrofit Republic’s Community Heroes Lookbook landed on my radar. I drooled over this lookbook at my desk, and almost died of happiness that they used real people … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Discrimination, Education, Lifestyles | 3 Comments

Obama 44 Shirt, Wait 4-4?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by tinabot

I was in the middle of a nice conversation on Facebook when this shirt popped up on my newsfeed. Yes, Obama is our 44th president. Yes, this hip and snazzy shirt was made available 44 days before election day. A … Continue reading →

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An Asian American Story: No More Questions

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jeff

While Asian Americans sometimes talk about establishing Asian American studies programs as a way to capture and remember our history that has often been ignored or forgotten in mainstream textbooks, Asian American history lessons can be surprisingly close to us, … Continue reading →

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#170in7: Bone Marrow Cyberdrive in Memory of Janet Liang

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jozjozjoz

Janet Liang, a vibrant 25 year old UCLA graduate and a leukemia patient who spent years championing leukemia awareness and Asian American bone marrow registration, passed away last week. In Janet’s memory, 8Asians is partnering with a network of other … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Health, Nonprofit | 2 Comments

Host Bars – The Changing Face of South Korea

Posted on September 19, 2012 by William

Living under the threat of a nuclear war by a meglo-maniac does have its stressful time, but South Korea has successfully put the threat of doomsday into the back of its mind and is instead surging forward in its pursuit … Continue reading →

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Janet Liang Dies after Receiving Bone Marrow Transplant

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jeff

Janet Liang has died after receiving the bone marrow she and others had worked so hard to make possible.  While she lived, she inspired many to register in the bone marrow registry, potentially saving many many others.  Some might be … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Osteoporosis

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Jeff

Asian American women have a high risk of Osteoporosis, according to this article from the US Health and Human Services Department. Osteoporosis is a disease the weakens and thins the bones, making them easier to break. It usually affects women … Continue reading →

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Do Asians Have Souls?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

No, Asians do not have souls. End of article. For the record Asians are also aliens, Asians can fly, and Asians have no peripheral vision. Okay, Asians aren’t aliens, Asians can’t fly, and Asians do have peripheral vision. But whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Religion | 5 Comments

Why I Don’t Study “Traditional” Martial Arts In America

Posted on September 11, 2012 by JohnnyC

Overheard at a recent expat party, a young professional with that superficial “Hey, how are you, I think you’ll do great things in life, you’ve got a lot of talent and passion” schpiel he’d say in one way or another … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyles, Observations, Sports | 5 Comments

The Happy Minimalist On Living The Simple Life

Posted on September 10, 2012 by John

Back in 2009, I blogged about my Singaporean American friend Peter Lawrence’s self-published book, The Happy Minimalist – Financial Independence, Good Health, and A Better Planet for Us All. Now,  Kirsten Dirksen, co-founder of *faircompanies (a news/blog/video site focused on … Continue reading →

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Eye Care Health Awareness Said To Be Low Among Asian Americans

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Jeff

This press release from Transitions Optical says that eye care awareness is low among Asian Americans, which is a concern because Asian Americans are more vulnerable than the general population to such eye ailments as Glaucoma and conditions like diabetes … Continue reading →

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Veteran Clothing Stirs Up Trouble With Actual Veterans

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Bill I recently discovered an apparel company called Veteran Clothing through a Stolen Valor website. Anyone would assume that this company would be run by veterans, for veterans, but that’s far from the truth. Veteran Clothing is actually run … Continue reading →

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