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Nielsen Reports That Asians Americans Surf The Web A Lot

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Ernie

While The Nielsen Company reports that the media habits of Hispanics and African Americans are turning to mobile device — note the popularity of African Americans on Twitter — Asian Americans are sticking to the web: “Asian-Americans exhibit a huge … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Owners to Launch Shophouse Asian Cuisine Restaurant

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Ben

Chipotle is dipping their toes into Asian cuisine via ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, a restaurant based on Vietnamese, Thai, and Malay foods, using methodologies from what they’ve learned from their experience at Chipotle [EDITORS NOTE: Otherwise known as the only … Continue reading →

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Submit A Guest Post For 8Asians!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Guest Writer

There’s been a lot of discussion lately on how 8Asians represents a diverse range of voices from the Asian American community and if you’re interested in becoming one of those voices, we’ve created a simple way to submit a guest … Continue reading →

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Achievement Gap Widening Between APA and Non-APA Students

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Ernie

The Washington Post reports that “a new study from the Center on Education Policy underscores how significantly Asian American students outpace their peers, particularly in Maryland and Virginia. […] Nationwide, the percentage of Asian American students scoring in the upper echelons on … Continue reading →

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San Diego Asian Film Fest Call For Entries

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Guest Writer

The San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF) is currently accepting entries for the 12th San Diego Asian Film Festival taking place on October 20-28, 2011. Submit today to be considered for one of the largest North American showcases of Pan … Continue reading →

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Winners of the Sucker Punch Journey Ultimate Prize Giveaway!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Guest Writer

Earlier this week, we wrapped our Sucker Punch Journey giveaway and now we’re excited to announce the two winners of the Ultimate Journey prize pack: Yelloboi and Evic. Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to those who won!

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Simon Cowell’s X Factor Specifically Looking for Asian American Talent

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Ernie

X Factor, the UK show that launched Leona Lewis and the reason Simon Cowell quit American Idol, is coming to the United States, and the producers — perhaps being a little freaked out by the lack of decent APA talent … Continue reading →

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BBC Points Out Unusual Filipino Names are Unusual

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Ernie

Leave it to a well respected media entity like the BBC to devote a whole article to the wacky names Filipinos have. Being the token Intsik in my group of Pinoy friends, I’ve had opportunities to meet plenty of old … Continue reading →

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Toronto Reel Asian Internationl Film Festival’s Call for Submissions

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Guest Writer

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival’s 2011 Call for Submissions is now open! Enter your project before April 1st for no fee with a final deadline of June 1st with a $20 entry fee. This is your chance to … Continue reading →

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Bank of the West Joins Japan Disaster Relief Effort

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Guest Writer

Like many corporations, Bank of the West is joining the effort to help Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami by donating $200,000 to assist the survivors of aftermath. More importantly, the bank is also waiving fees for … Continue reading →

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Serious Eats: 30 Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Ramen

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ernie

From our must-read food blog of choice, Serious Eats: “Ramen in the U.S. has come a long way. Once known only in its 10-for-a-dollar instant-lunch form—a staple of offices and dorm rooms all around the ’80s and ’90s—high-end real ramen … Continue reading →

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Akira Film Reveals Casting Short List (Surprise: They’re White!)

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Moye

Looks like the live-action film of the iconic anime Akira is slowly coming together and today, Deadline revealed the short list of actors to take the two lead roles of Tetsuo and Kaneda. The adaptation now takes place in New … Continue reading →

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