Monthly Archives: December 2010

DUDE WTF ASIA: Driving The Wrong Way in China

Welcome to China, where people do things like host the Summer Olympics, invent new peace prizes and drive on the wrong side of the freeway. Actress Kelly Hu from Hawaii Five-0 learned for herself when she took a taxi in … Continue reading

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Ada From The Biggest Loser Gives Us Awkward Cultural Family Moments on Reality Television

So I watch The Biggest Loser. Admittedly, I watch The Biggest Loser while usually having a double slice combo pizza and a couple of candy bars, usually with a diet coke so I don’t feel as guilty. The past couple … Continue reading

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Ken Jeong Brings an Asian Snowman to Life on Community

It took me a while, but I am so glad that I decided to jump on the Community bandwagon. Despite the first couple of episodes that failed to catch my interest, I eventually hopped on board when I saw the … Continue reading

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How To Be A Bad Asian: I Love Red Dawn

Life is hard enough as an Asian. Not all of us can get perfect SAT scores, graduate from medical school or trick out a Honda Civic. The pressure to embrace our culture remains but sometimes, we just don’t want to. … Continue reading

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China Snubs Nobel Prize, Launches Confucius Peace Prize Instead

So, let’s say you’re China, and you’re receiving worldwide criticism because this year’s peace prize recipient is Liu Xiaobo, one of your jailed dissidents. What to do? Besides calling them “clowns,” you create your own Peace Prize called the Confucious … Continue reading

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Far East Movement’s Rocketeer Gets Covered and Covered and Covered…

“Isn’t that the Far East Movement’s Rocketeer?” I asked after the song on the radio ended. “Yes,” replied Number One Son,  “but I like Nigahiga’s version.” Nigahiga’s version?    They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and there … Continue reading

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The Manga Cookbook

Why hello, otaku — spending your entire day dressed up as Yuna from Final Fantasy can be exhausting, and posting for all those cosplay convention photographs can make anyone work up an healthy appetite. So why not do something about … Continue reading

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Poketo Holiday Sale & Guide

The folks over at Poketo is celebrating the holiday season with their own sale and gift guide, whether you’re looking to buy something for that special girl, boy, artist, photographer or coworker. All domestic orders over $50 receive free shipping … Continue reading

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Report: Only 30% of Californian Filipinos Go to a 4-Year College After High School

“California Filipino students are likely to graduate from high school but only 30 percent go on to a four-year university, a new report revealed Thursday … The report reveals that with many Asian American and Pacific Islander subgroups like the … Continue reading

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The Working APA Actor: Lynn Chen

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in their craft … Continue reading

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Nam Phan Gets Robbed at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale

As this comment mentions, the UFC’s first televised featherweight match saw Nam Phan lose in a highly controversial split decision.    Most people watching gave the match to Phan, and the you can hear the audience chant their disapproval in the … Continue reading

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Joseph Vincent

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and I hope all of you are getting into the holiday spirit as Christmas rolls around the corner! In an effort to get all of you in the holiday spirit, I wanted to share … Continue reading

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