Monthly Archives: February 2010

Figure Skating in the Vancouver Olympics: Yu-na Kim

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jen

Figure skating is my favorite Winter Olympic sport. Sadly, the figure skating world in the U.S. lately doesn’t have the Kristi Yamaguchis and Nancy Kerrigans I’ve loved in the past. But I will be watching this year’s women’s competition closely … Continue reading →

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Asians Representin’ in the Olympics

Posted on February 15, 2010 by jee

I’m not ashamed to admit that I get pretty stoked and giddy each time the Olympics come around. Summer or Winter, I love them all. I’m always amazed and inspired at what each athlete is trying to accomplish. I can … Continue reading →

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President Obama Extends Best Wishes for Lunar New Year

Posted on February 14, 2010 by John

“The President wishes peace, prosperity and good health to Americans and people across the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Chinese Year of the Tiger.”

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LGBT Vietnamese Americans March in Tet Parade in Orange County, CA

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Efren

For the first time ever, a contingent of LGBT Vietnamese Americans will be marching today, February 13, in the Tet Parade in Westminster, CA in Orange County, which is also known as Little Saigon and one of the epicenters of … Continue reading →

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HBO Asian Heritage Project Wants Your Stories

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Jeff

Want to tell the world about your Asian-American stories and experiences?  Jonathan Yi, who is working on a mini-documentary for Asian American Heritage month, is looking for you!  He’s seeking a wide variety of stories about the Asian American.  They … Continue reading →

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Review: Nintendo DSi’s Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year Year’s Celebration

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Ben

It’s tough being a little kid, let alone growing up with different cultures. So when you actually look at this preschool title of Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year’s Celebration for the Nintendo DSi, you have to smile. And guess what: … Continue reading →

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Sausage + iPhone = 4 Eva

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Moye

Winter is hard! There are blizzards storming across the East coast and it rained really hard for a day here in Los Angeles. Temperatures have been dropping below freezing (which is like 50 degrees, according to So Cal standards) but … Continue reading →

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[Feb 13] SOUTHERN CA: Year of the Tiger at GR2

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Guest Writer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Group art show opening

Year of the Tiger at GR2

February 13, 2010 – March 10, 2010
Reception: Saturday, February 13, 6:30 -10:00

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276

Giant Robot is proud to host Year of the Tiger, a group art show celebrating year 4708 on the lunar calendar. Pieces will include illustration, oils, pencils, prints, watercolor, sculpture, and other media–all dedicated one of the most powerful but also most sensitive anima… Continue reading →

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Asians Offended by Atlanta’s New “Yellow Line”

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Ernie

Asians are offended by a recent decision by MARTA — Atlanta’s rail system — to name its line from Atlanta’s Airport to Doraville “the Yellow Line.” And by “Asians are offended,” I mean, “some Asians are offended, and the rest … Continue reading →

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More Asian Reality Contestants: The Amazing Race’s Joe & Heidi Wang

Posted on February 10, 2010 by John

The new season of The Amazing Race starts this Sunday and has yet another Asian American team in married couple Joe & Heidi Wang from El Segundo, California. Last season, professional poker player Maria Ho was on with a friend … Continue reading →

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Meet This Year’s Token Asian American Idol Contestant: John Park

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Ernie

It can’t be a post on 8Asians if we can’t inevitably write about the season’s token contestant. Anoop Desai and Ramiele Malubay? Eh, they were alright. How about Paul Kim or AJ Talbado? Who? Exactly. So now that we’ve cycled … Continue reading →

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[Feb 11] NORTHERN CA: Swinging Chinatown: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs Opening Night Gala and Exhibit

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Guest Writer

The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) in collaboration with the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) presents Swinging Chinatown: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs.

This rare exhibit features vintage photographs, costumes and memorabilia of the exciting and glamorous days of the Chinese American nightclub scene.

The exhibit opens with a glittering cocktail celebration at the Old Mint. Bay Area author and personality Ben Fong-Torres will be the master of ceremonies… Continue reading →

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