Monthly Archives: October 2009

Taiwanese Indie-Pop Band WonFu to Tour the West Coast

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Ernie

Even though my parents came to the US from Taiwan in the 70s, I’m not a fan of Taiwanese pop music; maybe it’s because so much of it seem to come from Boy Bands from mainland China or consist of … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | 9 Comments

Asian American Medical Hazard: Kawasaki Disease

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Jeff

Pediatrician Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman was puzzled by the symptoms shown by a 18 month old toddler of Asian descent.  The whites of the boy’s eyes were pink, yet there was no crusting or discharge that is typical of conjunctivitus (pink-eye).   … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian American Medical Hazard, Health, Lifestyles | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Events this Week: 10th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Ernie

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! 10th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival – The San Diego Asian Film Festival is an annual event of the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, a nonprofit organization … Continue reading →

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Comedian Joe Wong: Pretty Damn Funny

Posted on October 10, 2009 by John

We’ve previously blogged about Joe Wong ‘s nationally televised debut on The Late Show with David Letterman. Earlier this week, I got a chance to see him perform live in San Francisco, and he was HILARIOUS, and unlike his Letterman … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Observations | 3 Comments

SF: Papalote to Offer Special Chicken Adobo Burritos for Typhoon Ondoy Benefit

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Rosemary

It’s common in most metropolitan areas for one culture’s food to be crossed into another, and when it’s for a good cause, all the better. The Fulton street location of popular burrito chain Papalote will be serving Mexipino — that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, San Francisco Bay Area | 6 Comments

Protests Against New “Geisha” Bar in Oakland

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Moye

Folks at Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) are reporting that a bunch of APA activists are upset at the Oakland Planning Commission for approving a permit for a new bar in Chinatown to be titled “Geisha”, stating that the … Continue reading →

Posted in (featured), Business, Discrimination, San Francisco Bay Area | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Newly Approved iPhone App Allows Looking Up Skirts of Japanese Women

Posted on October 8, 2009 by John

If you’ve been following the latest advertising campaigns for the iPhone, “There’s 75,000 apps for just about anything. Only on the iPhone.” And if you want to see up a Japanese woman’s skirt and see her underwear, yeah, there’s an … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Video Games | 5 Comments

Congrats to Kimle N., Winner of Mike Shinoda’s “Glorious Excess” Art Book

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Guest Writer

The early bird may not get the worm, but it most definitely got an autographed Mike Shinoda “Glorious Excess” art book! Kimle N., the first commenter, is the winner of the Glorious Excess Artbook Giveaway, autographed by Linkin Park’s half-Asian … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Announcements | 2 Comments

Jay Sean the Highest Ranking Asian Recording Artist in Billboard History

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Sanjay

All hail the king! It has been done — Jay Sean, an Asian- American British (is that what they are called?) has finally climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has become the highest ranking Asian recording artist in [recorded] … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Music | 8 Comments

Harry Shum Jr Has the Moves in Glee and the New iPod Nano Commercial

Posted on October 7, 2009 by jozjozjoz

iPod Nano Commercial Video Camera from Harry Shum on Vimeo. It’s Wednesday night, which means it’s Glee night! In honor of my favorite new show of the season, I’d like to give a shout-out to Harry Shum, Jr. We haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Music, TV | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Sick of Bollywood Fever

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Sanjay

Remember when Chuck Taylors were fresh again, years ago? When you were the only person rocking it, and got lots of compliments on them because they were unique and different? And then, do you remember when everyone and their moms … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Observations | 6 Comments

Japanese Show: Rise & Shine in Five Mins (with Children!)

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Moye

Last month, Joz showed off a video from a Japanese television show that revealed how one man, with clever maneuvering and skills, could wake up and get ready for work in under 5 minutes. Now there’s a mother and child … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Family, Food & Drink, TV | 3 Comments