Monthly Archives: July 2010

Vintage Summer Dress from MimeQIQI

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Moye

It’s one thing to scour thrift shops across America to find that perfect vintage dress. It’s a whole ‘nother thing when that vintage store is in Japan. Etsy store MimeQIQI specializes in one of a kind apparel found in vintage … Continue reading →

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8Asians Pirate Versus Ninja Shirts Available Now at Comic-Con

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ernie

Ahh, Pirates Versus Ninjas — it’s the topic people the world over have debated for centuries, if by “the world over” you mean “the Internet,” and by “centuries” you mean “however long memes last, which is like two or three … Continue reading →

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8Asians Pirate Versus Ninja Shirts Available Now at Comic-Con!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ernie

Ahh, Pirates Versus Ninjas — it’s the topic people the world over have debated for centuries, if by “the world over” you mean “internet bulletin boards frequented by sixteen year olds,” and by “centuries” you mean “however long memes last, … Continue reading →

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Sweedeedee Jerky

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ernie

ABCs like me grew up on sticky sweet Jackson Market-type beef jerky. Delicious, yes, but there’s a new master now, and his name’s Sweedeedee.  Handcrafted in San Francisco by Troy Vadakan, Sweedeedee Jerky ($6 for 2oz, $45 for 16oz) is … Continue reading →

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A Look at Jamie Chung as Amber in Sucker Punch

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Dino-Ray

There are tons of things that are making fanboys/girls all giddy at this year’s Comic-Con — one of them is the first look at the character posters for Zack Snyder’s highly-anticipated graphic novelesque movie Sucker Punch, which he has refers … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Lin Fever Hits San Francisco Bay Area TV News

Posted on July 22, 2010 by John

If you’re like me, you can’t get enough coverage of Palo Alto native, Taiwanese American and Harvard 2010 college basketball graduate phenom Jeremy Lin signing with his favorite hometown favorite NBA team, the Golden State Warriors. It’s not only me, … Continue reading →

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Bunny Slipper Postcards from EstherLovesYou

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Moye

Illustrator Esther Kim has created designs for Anna Sui, Nylon magazine, Isetan and Urban Outfitters. Now you can capture her delightful drawings in this set of Bunny Slippers postcards ($5), because who can resist ruffled panties? Er, don’t answer that. … Continue reading →

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Zesty Global Comfort Food at San Francisco’s Spire Restaurant

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Guest Writer

What do you get when you mix the flair of two San Francisco based Asian American entertainment gurus with a chef duo from two James Beard Award-nominated restaurants? That would be Spire Restaurant and Bar, a place that inspires your … Continue reading →

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Palo Ringer T-Shirt

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Ernie

My friend Will has a great phrase when imitating his Filipino Mom, usually imitated in a thick Tagalog accent: “I will clobber you with my chinelas,” or slippers. I always found the phrase funny and imagined that the only thing … Continue reading →

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Hee Seo: First Korean Soloist Ballerina at The American Ballet Theater

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Jen

Hee Seo, a ballet dancer with the New York based American Ballet Theater, will be promoted to soloist this August. Recently cast as Juliet and other amazing prima ballerina roles even as a corps dance member, Seo stands out among the crowd … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Comfort Suites Commercial

Posted on July 21, 2010 by John

This Comfort Suites television commercial shows the hassles of business travel, like getting your taxi cab “stolen” when another business traveler cuts in front of the line and takes the cab. A fellow 8Asians blogger had issues with this, but … Continue reading →

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KOKO Living’s Proud to be Korean Sticker

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Moye

Are you proud to be Korean? No? You’re not Korean? Oh…well, then be quiet on this one. If you are Korean, then stand tall and proud of your heritage with these stickers from KOKO Living ($1.99). And hey, if you’re … Continue reading →

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