Category Archives: Lifestyles

Islam and Asians: Double Trouble?

Posted on December 26, 2011 by William

If we were to chart the level of public knowledge and awareness about Terrorism, Osama Bin Laden, Al Qaeda and Al Shabab, the days following September 11 would show a massive spike that has continued. It is hard to imagine … Continue reading →

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MongQ Thai Tran “Le Rêve” 2012 Calendar

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Guest Writer

A new year means a new calendar and with 2012 supposedly being the last year, you might as well make this one count. This “Le Reve” 2012 Calendar by MongQThaiTran ($10.00) is straight out of any guy’s dream. And when … Continue reading →

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Dr. Arthur Chen, Protestor: Time Magazine Person of the Year

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lily

Dr. Arthur Chen of Oakland, California was recently named as one of Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year.” A 60-year-old family physician, Dr. Chen has utilized the Occupy Oakland movement to promote his cause – health care reform. In the interview … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Favorite Things About Japanese New Years

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

Besides Groundhog Day, my favorite holiday is New Years. I look forward to it every year. I always forget though that most people (in America) just think it’s a day to watch football and the Rose Parade. For those who … Continue reading →

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Roundup: 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration from 8Asians

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jozjozjoz

That’s it for the 2011 edition of 8Asians’ 8Days of Giveaways Celebration! Thanks to our generous friends: Asian Crew Clothing courtesy of Asian Crew Inc. Custom @ Symbol Twitter Necklace from Blend Creations courtesy of Blend Creations 5-Pack of Assorted … Continue reading →

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8Days Giveaway: 8Asians’ NINJA WINS T-shirt by Blacklava

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners: karin wang, Ninjaboi Banzai, and Anthony! This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration. Remember the highly-coveted NINJA WINS t-shirt we unveiled with Blacklava for Comic-Con last year? Designed by the fabulous Christine … Continue reading →

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8Days Giveaway: TC Charton Asian Fit Eyewear Sunglasses

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners: Ed Penano and Amber Ying! This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration. Designed by Alexandra Peng Charton, with over fifteen years of experience in the industry, TC Charton is an eyewear line … Continue reading →

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8Days Giveaway: Good Asian Driver T-shirt by Blacklava

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners: Frank Huynh and Jackie! This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration. Featuring items for Asian Americans everywhere, Blacklava is a grassroots organization whose mission is to raise questions about how Asian Americans … Continue reading →

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Blend Creations Honeycomb Hex Wrench Necklace

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Guest Writer

Have you ever been going about your day, minding your own business, when suddenly…you needed to tighten the bolt on something? With this handy Honeycomb Hex Wrench Necklace ($74), you’ll always have one. This geek chic necklace is perfect for … Continue reading →

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Paper Star Earrings

Posted on December 23, 2011 by sachi

As kids, we loved folding paper stars out of strips of paper. Each folded star was put into a jar, and the filled jar was then used as an immobile decoration that gathered dust on our desk. Instead of just … Continue reading →

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Korean-Canadian Virologist Develops HIV Vaccine Approved for Human Testing

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Mary

Researchers from University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario developed an HIV vaccine that uses whole HIV virus, but it is engineered so that it cannot cause HIV in recipients. The vaccine has been shown to stimulate strong immune response … Continue reading →

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“Nocturnal” by Aziatix

Posted on December 22, 2011 by sachi

A few months ago, our friends at 8Asians reviewed the new EP Nocturnal by Aziatix ($27.41), a new Korean-American group. This past week, Aziatix won Best New Asian Artist at the MNET Asian Music Awards (MAMA). So if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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