Category Archives: Local

More of my cousin, Daniel Liu (or maybe a little too much!)

Posted on August 25, 2009 by jozjozjoz

After I asked for people to keep an eye out for my cousin Daniel as his image begins appearing in commercial ads, I began receiving requests from people for asking for “introductions” and “more hot pixxx pls!” Um, sorry… no … Continue reading →

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Paramount Apologizes for Racism in “The Goods,” Pulls Scene from Trailer

Posted on August 24, 2009 by jozjozjoz

As a result of the protests staged last Friday by a coalition of Asian American groups, Paramount has issued an apology for using racist language in the trailer for “The Goods.” Nikkei View and Angry Asian Man have posted copies … Continue reading →

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Hate Crimes are Not Funny: Asian American Groups Protest The Goods

Posted on August 21, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Asian American groups protest THE GOODS: hate crimes are not funny, originally uploaded by !!! :: jozjozjoz :: !!!. As reported by Angry Asian Man and also by 8Asians, various Asian American groups protested The Goods for its “Pearl Harbor” … Continue reading →

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Events: Date Auctions in New York

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! yKAN’s 20th year Anniversary Celebration & Date Auction Fundraiser – The young Korean American Network (yKAN) is very excited to commemorate twenty years of service in the community … Continue reading →

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Nichi Bei Times Shuts Down: Blamed on the Internet, Lack of Community

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Ernie

The SF Chronicle reports that The Nichi Bei Times, Northern California’s oldest Japanese American community newspaper will be shut down on September 10th. While the official reasoning for the paper shutting down is blamed on the gradual move from news … Continue reading →

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Dawen’s Cover of Maxwell’s “Pretty Wings”

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Ernie

It’s not often you hear neo soul covered by Asian Americans. (Okay, there’s Renee Sebastian, but you don’t see everyone trying to cover Goapele at your local Asian American Idol.) Wikipedia describes neo soul as being more “ethnocentric” to its … Continue reading →

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“Ocean of Pearls,” a movie exploring one Sihk’s journey to find inner peace: Win tickets to opening weekend in SF!

Posted on August 19, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to the winner, DavidNam811, who will receive a pair of tickets to watch “Ocean of Pearls” during its theatrical run in SF! When was the last time you saw a trailer and you were overwhelmed with the urge … Continue reading →

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Filipino Language Classes in High School

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Jeff

On our family vacation to San Diego, we visited friends in the heavily Filipino city of Chula Vista.  To my surprise, one of my friend’s sons was studying for his Filipino quiz the next day!  I blogged about language retention … Continue reading →

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DramaFever – Asian Television Dramas (and more!)

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Brian

Last Thursday, I was invited to attend the launch party for DramaFever, a new online video start-up focusing on fully licensed Asian dramas.  In their own words: DramaFever will be starting off with over 50 Korean Dramas, adding Chinese and … Continue reading →

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Asian American Influences in Real Estate: Silicon Valley and Beyond

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Jeff

“You Asians Ruined Everything!” My Brother-In-Law, a realtor in Silicon Valley, was taken aback when a white real estate agent suddenly said this to him.  The agent was complaining about the negative practices of some Asian-American real estate agents.  My … Continue reading →

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Events: Queer Conferences in Seattle, Free Outdoor Movie Showings in SF

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Guest Writer

To get your event blogged about on 8Asians, join our social network! Queer Asian Pacific Islander Conference – TRANSGRESS, TRANSFORM, TRANSCEND is a national community and activist convening of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Asian American, South Asian, … Continue reading →

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Wing Pang: Conan O’Brien’s “Favorite Person Ever”

Posted on August 13, 2009 by jozjozjoz

This video (Conan Visits The NBC Store from 08/07/09) has been circulating our office and been cracking us up for days. I think I’ve seen it five times and I still bust up every time I see it. The thing … Continue reading →

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