Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sonoma County Tourism Features Interracial Couple

Posted on June 10, 2011 by John

Over a past weekend, a friend of mine in the hospitality industry was in San Francisco for the annual U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow (known as “the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of Visit USA … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, Observations, San Francisco Bay Area | 111 Comments

Taika Waititi: Who is the “Pieface” in Green Lantern?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Edward

On June 7th, I had the privilege of checking out a press screening of Warner Brothers’ Green Lantern which opens in theaters on June 17th. Within this film are two Pacific Islander actors who play significant roles in this blockbuster film: Taika … Continue reading →

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Pickled Vegetables Like Kimchi Put Asians At More Risk For Cancer

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Tim

[Editor’s note: There is some change in thinking about kimchi that it might actually be good for you] Buried in the news last week that the World Health Organization put cell phones on the list of carcinogens were articles talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Food & Drink, Health | 19 Comments

Commenter Spotlight: Byron Wong

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter Byron Wong: … Continue reading →

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‘History of China in 3 1/2 Minutes’ by 18MMW

Posted on June 9, 2011 by jozjozjoz

I could have saved myself years of Chinese school history if this video by the 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors existed when I was a child. Historically accurate, this is way more memorable than the lists of dynasties I had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, History | 7 Comments

Why are there so Many Asian American Spelling Bee Champions?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Ernie

Congratulations to 14-year old Sukanya Roy, this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee champion! Sukanya won the national competition by spelling the word “cymotrichous,” which means someone who has wavy hair; you could also use this in a sentence, one such … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education, Family, Observations | 21 Comments

APA Spotlight: Sonia Sakamoto-Jog, Executive Director, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly 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 … Continue reading →

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Ann Curry New Co-Host of The Today Show

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Ernie

The Today show, the most popular morning news program in the country, has a new co-host this morning in the form of Ann Curry, who has a white father and a Japanese mother. It’s said that her attitude to being … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Current Events, TV | 2 Comments

Jon Huntsman Speaking Chinese Becomes Hindrance to Evangelical Republicans

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Tim

Apparently, speaking Chinese can just about kill your chances in politics. At least for Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman, a former Utah Governor, who is fluent in Mandarin. Huntsman took the time during a recent campaign stop to pitch part … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Politics | 82 Comments

DUDE WTF ASIA: Chinese Boy Sells Kidney For iPad 2

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Moye

I’m sure you’ve already heard the latest WTF story to come out of Asia, where a 17 year old boy in China reportedly sold his kidney for money to buy an iPad 2, and (unsurprisingly) regrets the decision completely. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, DUDE WTF ASIA, Lifestyles, WTF | 5 Comments

Asian American Commercial Watch: Target’s Trail Mix

Posted on June 8, 2011 by John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53m496KyEf4 I caught this 15-second Target commercial the other day. You really can’t tell what kind of pair these two Asian Americans are, but I’m guessing they’re dating, since I didn’t see any rings on their hands. Anyways, I love the expression … Continue reading →

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French Open Champion Li Na Marks New Era in China Sports

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Ernie

From the Wall Street Journal: “Chinese fans have grown used to watching the scientifically selected products of their state sports machine pumping out medals in gymnastics, table tennis and other Olympic events. Success at the highest level of professional tennis … Continue reading →

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