Monthly Archives: August 2014

Jeremy Lin Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds SF

  Current Los Angeles Lakers NBA player Jeremy Lin was in San Francisco with his Mom on Thursday, August 21st, to see himself honored and immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds SF. From the press release I received from the … Continue reading

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Asian American Women’s MMA Battle: Jenny Liou Shriver vs. Katie Howard

As if it weren’t awesome enough that we’re going to have a major showdown between Karate Hottie Michelle Waterson and Yasuko Tamada from Japan in Invicta 8, We were supposed to get another fight card featuring another run for the … Continue reading

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Asians Behaving Badly: Man Broke into Woman’s Home, Took Off Clothes and Fell Asleep with Her in Bed

Via MyFoxLA: SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was arrested after police say he broke into a woman’s home, took off all his clothes, and climbed into her bed while she was in it sleeping. According to police reports, the … Continue reading

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Open Mic Night”

Season 3, Episode 7 (originally aired July 29): “Open Mic Night” Microsynopsis: Steve is determined to get his bar mentioned in a local hipster magazine in order to gain more customers. He invites a writer from the publication to attend … Continue reading

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8Links: White People Need More Friends, Cary Joji Fukunaga is Your New Internet Boyfriend, and the Rice Bucket Challenge

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! The average white American has … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: AAJA Convention – Race and the 2014 Midterm Elections

In August, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) had their annual convention, which was in Washington, D.C. this year. As part of that convention, the AAJA had organized a panel discussion titled ‘Race and the 2014 Midterm Elections.’ One of … Continue reading

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Film Review: ‘A Letter to Momo’ (2011)

A Letter to Momo (Momo e no Tegami) (2011) Japanese subtitled version: Karen Miyama, Yuka, Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Yamadera. English dubbed version: Amanda Pace, Stephanie Sheh, Fred Tatasciore, Dana Snyder. Directed and written by Hiroyuki Okiura. Twelve-year-old Momo has recently … Continue reading

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JACL Inouye Fellowship Seeking Applications… Deadline August 31, 2014

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is accepting applications for the Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship in Washington, D.C. The fellowship is based in the JACL D.C. office and includes the following programs: Staff and monitor key legislative initiatives and issues … Continue reading

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Yoshi Hayasaki Inducted into the USA Gymastics Hall of Fame

Over the weekend, Yoshi Hayasaki, was inducted into the Class of 2014 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame as both an athlete and coach. One of the most decorated and respected coaches in the history of NCAA gymnastics, Yoshi Hayasaki is … Continue reading

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8Links: Monks Ferguson, Food Truck Accolades, and Jeremy Lin takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

8Links is a series which occasionally highlights interesting content from sites we read. Got a tip for us? Let us know about a link you would like to see on 8Asians.com by suggesting a link! Thai-Kun, an Austin food truck … Continue reading

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Lyle & Son”

Season 3, Episode 6 (originally aired July 22): “Lyle & Son” Microsynopsis: Billy Gardell returns as Lyle Winkler, Steve’s childhood rival. He opens a bar across the street from Sullivan & Son, not to make a profit, but to drive … Continue reading

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Grant Imahara, Kari Byron, Tory Belleci Leave ‘MythBusters’ After 10 Years

MythBusters fan-favorites Grant Imahara, Kari Byron, and Tory Belleci and are leaving the series after a decade. Grant took to Twitter to share his feelings after the announcement was made: Thanks @MythBusters for allowing us to teach science in a … Continue reading

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