Monthly Archives: October 2013

Non Je Ne Regrette Rien: So Long, So Long, So Long

Posted on October 23, 2013 by JohnnyC

[The following is an unpublished epilogue to Johnny C’s Asian America in 2013 series. He was originally planning to leave 8asians on a high note after finishing the series, but we persuaded him to stay a little while longer. Some … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Maria Kang’s Target Audience

Posted on October 22, 2013 by tinabot

I’ve been enjoying reading Akrypti’s and Xxxtine’s articles on Maria Kang’s “What’s your excuse” picture, so as an Asian American woman myself, I just had to join the party. That and I’m sure all this publicity helps up Kang’s website … Continue reading →

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Totally Biased: Kevin Kataoka: Asian Evasion

Posted on October 22, 2013 by jozjozjoz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDLrMLFbl2U Here’s a topic we’ve never covered at 8Asians before: movies with Asian subject matter – that never star an Asian. Oh wait, my bad, we cover it all the time. Anyway, another good take on this never-ending topic, from … Continue reading →

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Maria Kang: No Excuses for the Average

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Xxxtine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl4Pmp6fpGk “What’s Your Excuse?” “Me, I have none.” I consider myself very average, perhaps just a tad below in terms of overall lifestyle. I’m not particularly ambitious and relatively healthy with a few lifestyle adjustments to cope with inherited medical … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: AT&T Mobile Share For Business

Posted on October 21, 2013 by John

http://youtu.be/hapIlql_ePE Wow, I think this is the first time I’ve seen two Asian American non-related men in a commercial. Of course, one of those men is perennial favorite Randall Park, who is a frequently seen in a wide range of … Continue reading →

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Anime Review: Time of Eve

Posted on October 19, 2013 by tinabot

Ever since my first Terminator movie in the 80s, I’ve always loved movies, books, TV shows, and, of course, even anime about robots. So when I discovered this anime, Time of Eve, on Crunchyroll, it immediately caught my interest. The … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Pacific Life’s “Leave a Legacy”

Posted on October 18, 2013 by John

“A mother reflects on the legacy that her father left her – a life lesson on setting goals and then making smart choices.” Caught this commercial the other night. It is interesting to see more and more television commercials by … Continue reading →

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Carla Ching’s “Fast Company” @ South Coast Repertory

Posted on October 17, 2013 by tinabot

Keeping up with the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) news, I found out about Carla Ching’s production Fast Company at the South Coast Repertory in Orange County because SGV native Lawrence Kao (Kaba Modern, The Walking Dead) will be “Francis” in … Continue reading →

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Pacific Islander Students struggle under the AAPI umbrella

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Jeff

The umbrella term AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) is a broad one that catches many under the model minority stereotype that comes with it, even while some, like many Pacific Islanders, are struggling for success.  Pacific Islanders (PI), those people … Continue reading →

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Model and Former Pageant Queen Maria Kang’s Controversial Fitness Photo and Message

Posted on October 16, 2013 by akrypti

The Hubby disagrees with me on this point, but of course he does. After all, he is a straight man with a pulse. Men everywhere are rushing to defend a [super hot and sexy] damsel in distress. Women, on the … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Chef Ming Tsai & Aero Knife

Posted on October 16, 2013 by John

I caught this the other night on cable with celebrity chef Ming Tsai promoting the aero knife in a “infomercial” inspired commercial. I was kind of surprised to see Tsai in this kind of commercial, and surprised he doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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7.2 Earthquake in Philippines Collapses Belfry Tower

Posted on October 16, 2013 by tinabot

The 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday in the Philippines caused the belfry tower of the Santo Nino Church in the city of Cebu. Founded in the 16th century, Sto. Nino is the oldest church in the entire country.

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