Category Archives: (simple)

Why Aren’t More Chinese Americans Republican?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Ernie

Via myFDL: “… Many immigrants, such as Cuban-Americans and Vietnamese-Americans, vote strongly Republican. There is a very simple explanation for why this is so, an explanation that requires merely one word: Communism. […] There are a lot of Chinese Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Politics | 6 Comments

The 8Asians Open Thread Is Back!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Guest Writer

Yeah, we know. It’s been a long week, from discussions on immigration politics and the past ten years after 9/11 to racist party themes. But what else is on your mind? Share your thoughts with us. Did you see that … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Meta | 26 Comments

Less Asian Americans Live In Poverty

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Tim

While it may seem contradictory to the news that more Asian Americans are declaring bankruptcy and had an increase in unemployment rates, it turns out less Asian Americans are at or below the poverty level. Some of the reasoning behind … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Business, Current Events | 3 Comments

More Asian Americans Filing For Bankruptcies

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Tim

A new report from the Institute for Financial Literacy shows that over the last five years (from 2006 to 2010), Asian Americans have had the largest increase in filings for bankruptcies, essentially doubling over the last five years. This is … Continue reading →

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Teijin Chemicals Develops Radioactive Detecting Plastic

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ben

In the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi plant disaster, Teijin Chemicals has developed a polyester resin that will glow blue in the presence of radioactivity. This product, Scintirex, will help push forward cheaper radioactivity detection equipment: “Scintirex ‘will help to … Continue reading →

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Zagat Rates Red Mango As Best Frozen Yogurt

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Mihee

From Korean Beacon: “…The widely popular franchise has just been crowned America’s No.1 frozen yogurt/smoothie in Zagat’s 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey. To attain this prestigious title, Red Mango beat out Jamba Juice, Smoothie King, TCBY, and most notably, Pinkberry.” I’ve never had … Continue reading →

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LAST CHANCE: Audrey Magazine 2011 Fashion Night Out Show Tickets in Los Angeles

Posted on September 10, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Hey everyone – you have just 12 hours left to enter our Giveaway to win a Audrey Magazine 2011 Fashion Night Out Show Tickets in Los Angeles, provided by 8Asians and Audrey Magazine! Read this post for more information, and … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Open Thread

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Guest Writer

So, after trying this a couple of years ago, let’s do this experiment again: we’ve seen other sites doing “open threads,” so I figured why not try it here — most of the time we here at 8Asians ask you … Continue reading →

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Korean Parents Seek Special Treatment For Their Kids

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mihee

From New American Media: “A report in the Korea Daily Los Angeles highlights a growing trend among Korean parents of gift giving and other practices seeking to gain special treatment for their children in public schools. According to the paper, it is becoming … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Education | 11 Comments

Crystal Renn Defends Chinky Eye Taping From Vogue Nippon Shoot

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Moye

Jezebel scored an interview with model Crystal Renn, who was seen taping her eyes back in a photo shoot for Vogue Nippon. Renn states that she wasn’t trying to look “Asian” but often taped her eyes back to transform her … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Beauty, Discrimination, Fashion, Lifestyles | 6 Comments

Kung Fu Panda 2’s Jennifer Yuh Nelson Becomes Highest Grossing Female Director

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ernie

“DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that its summer blockbuster, Kung Fu Panda 2, has grossed over $650 million globally to date, making Jennifer Yuh Nelson the highest-grossing female director of a film at the worldwide box office.” Yay! Well, … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Ma Among The 2011 Kennedy Center Honorees

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Dino-Ray

Our favorite cellist, Yo-Yo Ma, will be in good company for the 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors. He will be coronated with the prestigious honor alongside Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins and Barbara Cook. “This year, the Kennedy Center … Continue reading →

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