Category Archives: Observations

Thoughts on the 64th Anniversary of the Hiroshima Bombings

Posted on August 7, 2009 by John

I was reminded today via the Los Angeles Times web site that today is the 64th anniversary of the atomic bombing on Hiroshima. Having always been interested in the subject ever since I did a term paper on the topic, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics | 3 Comments

Symbols of the Asian-American Dream

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Tim

Asians who come to the U.S. as children of less affluent parents tend to view some objects or things as a represention of having attained the American dream. A Southeast Indian friend of mine, eYeks, reminded me of this in … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask an Asian, Family, Lifestyles | 3 Comments

The 8Asians Writers Talk About: Health Concerns of Asian Americans

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Guest Writer

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, TalkAbout | 3 Comments

Otto Lee Honored by SF’s Cathay Post of the American Legion

Posted on July 27, 2009 by John

Former Sunnyvale mayor and city council member Otto Lee was called up as a Navy reserve officer back in January to serve in Iraq for the Army, and looks like he’s had quite an adventure from his blog. After serving … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics | 1 Comment

What is Beautiful?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Efren

Back in 1997, when I first met my most recent ex, one of the biggest trends among queer Asian men in SF was bleaching one’s hair blond.  Lest it be seen as a knee-jerk reaction to queer people of color … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Observations | 7 Comments

Asian Steroid Use on the Rise in the UK

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Linda

I thought geeks were in. You’ve got The Big Bang Theory. Chuck. Doctor Who. All featuring skinny nerds who get the girl (or in the case of Doctor Who, the “companion”). So why are more and more Asian guys in … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Lifestyles, Observations | 3 Comments

The Onion’s Chinese Edition

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Linda

Most of us have read articles from The Onion, the organization that publishes fake news stories with a satirical spin. But did you know there is a Chinese version of The Onion? A quick peek at today’s homepage reveals headlines … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations | 6 Comments

My Panda Paws: Helping Your Americanized Kids Learn Chinese

Posted on July 18, 2009 by John

A friend of mine from business school just co-founded her new business and launched the website My Panda Paws, a great idea that others might be interested in. Started by two Chinese American moms who were born overseas married to … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Business, Observations | 2 Comments

The Evolution of Rex Lee’s Lloyd on Entourage

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Kevin

Throughout the last five or so years, there have only been two shows that have really piqued the interests of almost everyone I know, the first being ABC’s mega-hit Lost (which I’ve only begun watching). The second one is HBO’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, LGBT, Observations | 2 Comments

“Kia-ville,” Georgia Reminds Me of “Gung Ho”

Posted on July 10, 2009 by John

Embedded video from CNN Video You know, the US auto industry and manufacturing base isn’t doing so hot these days. So when West Point, Georgia, a town about 80 miles Southwest of Atlanta heard that the Korean auto manufacturer Kia … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Movies, Observations | 1 Comment

Finding A Final Resting Place

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Tim

Death is a big business. It’s probably one of the few industries not really affected by the recession, but it’s also a business looking for new ways to grow and Asian-Americans seem to be an ideal target market. Cemeteries are … Continue reading →

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So Why Do Asians Love Stereotypes of Themselves?

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Mitsuru

It was sitting in the middle of a packed theatre in downtown Toronto that I noticed racist jokes aren’t just funny to white people. Fu-gen, Asian Canadian Theatre Company operating out of Toronto has recently produced some plays that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Observations, The Arts | 15 Comments