8 Most Popular Posts (Last Seven Days)
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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl
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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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Review of Netflix Japan’s “Our Secret Diary”
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Do Asians Have Body Hair?
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Internet Page Reveals How to Talk Dirty in Tagalog
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A Guide To A Buddhist/Chinese/American Funeral
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Review: Netflix’s “Let’s Get Divorced”
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Asian American Frozen Foods: Royal Asia’s ‘Prawn Hacao With Soy Ginger Sauce’
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[Dec 18] NORTHERN CA: KSW Presents “SF Thomassons”
Don’t miss KSW’s last event of the year! Join us for a holiday book launch reception, and a preview of KSW’s performance tour “SF Thomassons” featuring Allan Manalo.
WHEN: Friday, December 18; 6 – 9 pm
WHERE: PariSoma, 1436 Howard St. @ 10th
ADMISSION IS FREE
In the 80’s Japanese conceptual artist Akasegawa Genpei released HYPERART: THOMASSON, a book investigating and describing an urban architectural phenomenon called a “Thomasson.” (Read more about Thomassons here) To celebrate Kaya Press’ p… Continue reading
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Juju Chang to Replace Chris Cuomo at Good Morning America
Breaking news: According to the NY Post and nymag.com, Juju Chang will replace Chris Cuomo as newsreader on ABC’s Good Morning America. Cuomo is reportedly leaving the morning news show, though no word yet on whether he will remain with … Continue reading
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Holiday Wishbook: Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center Needs Sewing Machines
The San Jose Mercury News has a holiday wishbook where they talk about people in need and how people can help them. One group in the wishbook is the Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center in San Jose’s Japan Town. The senior … Continue reading
UCSF honors Japanese American students interned during World War II
In the first move of its kind since the early 1970s, the University of California at San Francisco has given honorary degrees to 68 Japanese American students who were forced to leave the campus because of the internment of West … Continue reading
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From the Tumblr: Paintings by Gaeko of Korean Rap Duo Dynamic Duo
The 8Asians tumblr highlights Asians [& uber talented non-Asians] who draw, dance, build, film, sing, write, invent, paint, teleport, and of course, tumble. It’s curated by Jun, Moye and Ernie.
Posted in (simple), The Arts
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[Dec 3] MIAMI: ART ASIA
In its second year, ART ASIA Miami (December 2-6, 2009) is taking place at the renowned SOHO STUDIOS in the gallery district of Wynwood. With a new curatorial and educational focus that culminates in the landmark exhibition titled Truly Truthful, ART ASIA features participating galleries and artists from over 15 countries such as Korea, China, Japan, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Lebanon, Pakistan, Taiwan, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Switzerland, France, and the US. ART ASIA and the exhibition Tru… Continue reading
[Dec 5] SOUTHERN CA: Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night
FILIPINO HOOPS AND HERITAGE NIGHT
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers
HIGHLIGHTS
* Meet the first and only Filipino-American basketball player to ever play in the NBA, former NBA 1st Round Draft Pick, Golden State Warrior/Indiana Pacer – RAYMOND TOWNSEND!
* Tickets include a free Filipino Hoops and Heritage Night “Collector’s Edition” T-Shirt (additional T-shirts available for purchase) and seating in special FHHN sections
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Gaysians in Government: Alex Wan Elected to Atlanta City Council
Wow, maybe December is “National Get Elected to a Civic Post if You’re a Gaysian” Month: only a day after Campbell, California officially elected Evan Low as the country’s youngest Asian-American and gay mayor, Alex Wan has become the first … Continue reading
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Evan Low to Become Country’s Youngest Asian, Gay Mayor
Having served spent some time in the South Bay, people would know that Campbell, California is a sleepy suburb of already sleepy metropolitan San Jose, California. Not much happens in Campbell — wasn’t someone from Sugar Ray from there? — … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), LGBT, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
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Disney Makes ‘High School Musical’ Their 3rd Chinese Production
Disney is remaking its hit film High School Musical as a Chinese movie. This film marks Disney’s third co-production in China after The Magic Gourd in 2007 and this year’s Trail of the Panda. The film will feature six newcomers … Continue reading
Hawaiians worried about Holiday Tuna Supply
A tradition in Hawaii is to eat tuna at New Year’s for luck. A tradition brought over by immigrant Japanese fisherman, bigeye tuna was substituted for the traditional tai, or sea bream, which doesn’t occur locally. This year, Hawaiians are … Continue reading
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Nominate your top AAPI Progressives 2009
Our friends at Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) are rolling out with a Top 10 list of the “top Asian Pacific American progressives” of 2009… but they need your help to find them! Nominate community leaders, workers, students, college … Continue reading
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Tagged APAP, Asian Pacfic Americans for Progress, nominations, Politics, progressives, Top 10
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