Category Archives: Lifestyles

Corporal Punishment and Racial Identity

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Tim

Recently, someone put out a request on Twitter for Asian views on spanking after reading a blog post on Racialicious.com on the same subject, but from the African American point of view. Our humble editor, Ernie passed it on to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask an Asian, Education, Family | 18 Comments

ToyToyota’s Backseat Driver Allows Just That

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ben

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mjudtrwdS4 This Backseat Driver app from ToyToyota is awesome. It’s an iPhone app that allows kids to drive on a virtual road in their virtual cars where the lanes are created by the car’s GPS. It’s easier just to watch … Continue reading →

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My Tiger Mom & Me Writing Contest Open For Submissions

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Guest Writer

Has your Tiger Mom ever called you “garbage”? Or helped you succeed academically? While, yes, we may be a little tired of the Amy Chua saga, the reason it struck a chord initially is because we as Asian Americans could … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Books, Discrimination, Education, Family | 4 Comments

I’m a Third Culture Kid, Not a 1.5 Generation Asian American

Posted on July 20, 2011 by JohnnyC

By Johnny C Whenever people meet me for the first time, I come off as just another friendly neighborhood Asian kid who gives his seat up on the bus for the elderly and pays all his taxes. A little later … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Lifestyles | 18 Comments

8Asians’ The A-Word: Episode #4 – Influenced by the Media

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Xxxtine

“a word” [noun] – a short talk or conversation “A-Word” [noun] – a unit of the English language, starting with the letter ‘A’ 8Asians’ The A-Word — the official podcast of 8Asians.com — aims to be a fun conversation piece … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyles, The A-Word | 1 Comment

Wanted on Yelp: Western Men & Asian Women For Speed Dating Night

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Moye

Are you a single Asian woman between the ages of 23 to 41 looking for love? Are you a Western man in a slightly older age range who always dreamed about dating Asian women? If you’re one of the two … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Southern California | 36 Comments

Asian Woman Tries Craigslist Dating, Hilarity Ensues

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ernie

From Jezebel: “I’m a tall, half Asian woman. I’m a performing artist and a healer. I dance in nightclubs, as well as talk to people about their problems. I have tattoos. I dress in black and chrome a lot. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Dating, Lifestyles | 4 Comments

Koreans, Stressed and Depressed, Avoid Therapy

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ernie

From the New York Times: “… Koreans — while almost obsessively embracing Western innovations ranging from smartphones to the Internet to cosmetic surgery — have largely resisted Western psychotherapy for their growing anxieties, depression and stress. Talk-therapy modalities with psychiatrists, … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Family, Health, Lifestyles | 3 Comments

Slant Book Review: Timothy Wang’s Debut Novel

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mike Saechao

Timothy Wang’s debut novel Slant is about a gay Chinese boy growing up in America. As I was reading along, I found myself constantly laughing and relating to almost every page. Wang tackles the issues that Asians and Asian Americans … Continue reading →

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Boppers, The Fresh Generation & Asian American Teens

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jeff

“I don’t want to go to the Great Mall – it’s bopperville!” The Daughter said that when I told her that we were going shopping. “Bopperville?”  I thought.  “What is a bopper?”  I had no idea what she was talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fashion, Lifestyles | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

The New Visibility of Asian Athletes

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Sheldon The year was 2002 and the Houston Rockets had just announced they would select Yao Ming as the number one overall pick of the NBA draft. I was ecstatic. At the time, I was a middle school student … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Sports | 15 Comments

Tippi Hedren Responsible for Vietnamese Nail Salons

Posted on July 6, 2011 by jozjozjoz

I had always wondered why– of all industries that a group of people could get into– it was the manicure business which Vietnamese Americans seemed to dominate, at least in California. In 2008, I read an article by L.A. Times … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Business, Lifestyles | 2 Comments