Monthly Archives: September 2010

German Man Develops Chinese Accent After Migraine

There have been evidence of people completely changing their accents after migraines and strokes, including a German-born Briton speaking like a Chinese man. I’m trying to imagine my dad sound like Foghorn Leghorn after a stroke, and it’s pretty much … Continue reading

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Theater Review: East West Players’ Mysterious Skin

This past week, I was able to travel to LA’s Little Tokyo to see the premiere of the East West Player’s all-Asian American ensemble of Mysterious Skin, a screenplay based of a 1996 novel by Scott Heim about the lives … Continue reading

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Nam Phan fights his way into The Ultimate Fighter 12

TUF 12: Nam Phan vs. Mike Budnik UltimateFighter.com See More:  TUF 12 • Nam Phan • Mike Budnik • elimination The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) is a reality show where one person wins a six figure contract with the leading mixed … Continue reading

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Harajuku Trio Crash Tom Ford’s Super Exclusive Fashion Show

On Monday night, I came back from New York because I was doing some Fashion Week work. Designer Tom Ford had his super, super, super, super secret fashion soiree on Sunday. I wasn’t invited. Actually, a lot of people weren’t … Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Athena Mari Asklipiadis, Mixed Marrow

8Questions is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to their … Continue reading

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Animal Kamifusen Paper Balloons

Traditional Japanese paper blow-up balloons get a little animal twist with these fun creatures. The pack of four Animal Kamifusen ($6) would be a perfect favor for guests at a kid’s party, or even a fun room decoration.

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Jennifer Shon Bow Necklace

We have a penchant for dainty bows, which explains our obsession with the Bow necklace ($50) by Jennifer Shon. The pendant (which measures 0.5″ wide) includes a dangling amazonite stone and is available is either gold or silver. Or both, … Continue reading

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Los Angeles: The First AAPI Rock the Vote

The first “Asian American, Pacific Islander Rock the Vote” is happening this Friday, September 17 at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, CA —  a nonpartisan event/concert to launch political awareness, show unity and numerical strength of the APA community, as … Continue reading

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Josephine Headband from Petite Plume

Add a romantic flair to your outfit with this hand-crafted Josephine headband ($22) from Petit Plume, designed by Eugenia Chung. The hair accessory features vintage ivory rosette pins with pheasant feathers that will go perfectly with any look. Also check … Continue reading

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The Communist Party T-Shirt on Threadless

Communism is everywhere, whether you like it or not. So why not join them with this Communist Party design from Threadless available in T-shirt ($18) or sweatshirt ($45) form. Look, even Chairman Mao is ready to a good time.

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Racist Grindr Guy Retracts Asian Remarks, Hates Hipsters Instead

An follow-up on that guy from Grindr who declared that all Asians “reave him arone:” a reader who read that blog post recently sent us his updated Grindr profile photo; looks like he took down the Asian comments, commenting that … Continue reading

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