Monthly Archives: April 2010

Asian Responsibility: Giving Back To Your Parents

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Tim

The practice of giving your parents money is probably much more common in Asian-American immigrant families than in any other sub-culture. As an Asian-American son of immigrants I felt the pressure of having to give back to my parents my … Continue reading →

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[Apr 10] NORTHERN CA: 2nd International Lao New Year

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Writer

Come out to San Francisco’s Civic Center this Saturday for all- day and night festivities celebrating Lao New Year! Events include the Miss Lao International Pageant, a Tak Baht, or Buddhist alms offering, ceremony, lots of Lao food (papaya salad!), and educational and cultural events. Continue reading →

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Over Half of Filipino-born Adults Have a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Jeff

“Filipino Immigrants Record Higher Levels of Postsecondary Learning than US Population Overall” That statistic that was the subject line of a message to 8asians about a spotlight on Filipino immigrants done by the Migration Policy Institute.   Using data from the … Continue reading →

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Louise, The Fly Girl Who Could

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Sanjay

After stumbling through some Tivo suggestions, I found this new show on The CW called Fly Girls. Hot flight attendants living under one roof! Sweet!  Asian chick in the picture — double sweet! It was an interesting show, with the … Continue reading →

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ABDC: Poreotix Called Out for “Self-Deprecating Asian Jokes”

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Writer

I watch API representation in media, so I wanted to catch up on America’s Best Dance Crew, and especially the all-API team Poreotix. Tonight, they were called out for doing their ching-chong accent and ‘self-deprecating Asian’ jokes; at the end … Continue reading →

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Wow. Just, wow: Half-Drag on Pilipinas Got Talent

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Efren

The Philippines has their own version of the now infamously popular America’s Got Talent called Pilipinas Got Talent (obviously) with their own Pinoy spin on things. Mostly cute kids and talented male and female singers and dancers but once in … Continue reading →

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[Apr 10] NORTHERN CA: SVSA Culture Night 2010

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Writer

The Stanford Vietnamese Student Association (SVSA) proudly presents…

Một Dòng Sông, Hai Ngã Rẽ
Rivers of Time: The Shaping of Generations

SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM (471 Lagunita Dr.)
STANFORD UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION:
Free with SUID or $5 Without (Children 12 & Under Free)

ALL proceeds benefit the Immigrant Resettlement and Cultural Center (IRCC)
Donations are appreciated!

COMPLIMENTARY Vietnamese food at intermission!

Featuring:

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[Apr 10] SOUTHERN CA: Living Space: new work by John Pham

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Writer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Art show opening

John Pham at GR2

April 10, 2010 – May 5, 2010
Reception: Saturday, April 10, 6:30 -10:00

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

Giant Robot is proud to host Living Space, an art show featuring new work by John Pham.

John Pham is a Los Angeles-based, Xeric Grant-winning artist and creator of the ongoing graphic novel series Sublife, published by Fantagraphics, in addition to making work for various galleries and clients.… Continue reading →

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[Apr 10] NORTHERN CA: Kollaboration SF `10

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Guest Writer

Within 10 years, the Kollaboration Movement has expanded into 10 different cities. On April 10, 2010, the movement comes to the Bay Area where the “1st Annual Kollaboration SF Talent Show” will be held at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts. Come watch and support talented performers who carries Kollaboration’s mission to envision a better representation of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the media.

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David Byrne and Fatboy Slim Create a Danceable Imelda Marcos Soundtrack

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Dino-Ray

Who would’ve thought that the shady life of Imelda Marcos would warrant two discs of 22 songs? Apparently, musician David Byrne and British DJ Fatboy Slim did. Yes, you heard that right. The former member of the New Wave band, … Continue reading →

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Links: Adam Carolla, Manny Pacquiao, The Karate/Kung Fu Kid Remake

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Guest Writer

Adam Carolla puts a name and face behind ignorance and hate against Pacquiao and the Philippines (Examiner.com) Fans debate the title of the new Jackie Chan/Jaden Smith movie (WSJ) Texas Man Arrested After Filing Lawsuit Threatening To Use ‘Deadly Force’ … Continue reading →

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