Category Archives: (simple)

Chinese Couple Sells Kids For Video Games

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Moye

According to ABC News Radio, a Chinese couple has been arrested for selling their two children for video games: “In 2009, Li Lin and Li Juan welcomed their second child, a baby girl, and came up with the idea to … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Family, Lifestyles, Video Games, WTF | 12 Comments

New Internet Fad Owling Looks Suspiciously Like the Asian Squat

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Ernie

You know, I don’t get the whole planking trend, where people lie face down in weird places and other people take photos of them. But wait — planking is SO nine months ago, because according to Newsweek’s tumblr page, the … Continue reading →

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Six Dead After Father Opens Fire at Roller Rink at Son’s Birthday Party

Posted on July 24, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Sad news out of Grand Prairie, Texas: Ongoing marital problems were apparently behind an awful shooting at a North Texas roller rink late on Saturday at a party for Tan and Trini’s 11-year-old son. At the party, Tan Do, 35, … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Current Events | 1 Comment

Japan’s Womens Soccer Team and the Power of Healing

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ernie

“In New York City—the one place in the U.S. with a sizable contingency of faithful soccer followers—and I’m the only one cheering for Japan over the red, white and blue in the Women’s World Cup Final. The ‘short little ladies,’ … 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

Japanese Tea Ceremony to be held at Pearl Harbor

Posted on July 20, 2011 by sachi

From the Star Advertiser: Despite Japan’s recent World Cup win that spawned many hateful comments, there is a spark of hope and unity as the first Japanese tea ceremony will be held at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Current Events, History | 1 Comment

No Harry Potter For China Until Patriotic Movie Makes $120 Million

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Moye

Despite the record breaking box office numbers, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 hasn’t opened yet in China. Rumor has it that moviegoers in China won’t be allowed to watch just yet: “Despite adamant denials by a co-director, … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Entertainment, Movies | 6 Comments

Lady Gaga Wants to Adopt a Baby from South Asia

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Ernie

Aww guys, isn’t this cute?  According to a recent article by Gather Celebs, a friend of Lady Gaga has said “that she wants her designer baby to come from Asia, perhaps Nepal, India, or Bangladesh.” And when you think about … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Entertainment, Music | 6 Comments

Popular Posts on 8Asians in the Past Month

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Guest Writer

Here are some popular posts on 8Asians in the past month that you may have missed: Does Race Exist? Asians Behaving Badly: Jason Li, Vancouver Hockey Fan Rioter An Affirmative Action Plan for the Interracial Dating Disparity Do Asian White … Continue reading →

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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

AKIRA Live-Action Film (With White Actors) Scrapped, Then Re-Instated

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Ernie

From Comics Alliance: “The live-action American adaptation of AKIRA that pretty much everyone agreed was a terrible idea has apparently been shelved. Director Albert Hughes walked away from the project in May, shortly after George Takei popularized bitter fan sentiment … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Entertainment, Movies | 2 Comments