Category Archives: Southern California

L.A. Giveaway: Tickets for this Saturday’s TN Party

Posted on July 27, 2010 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Winner is the first entrant, Emily Wu! We’ve been giving a ton of love to Tuesday Night Cafe recently for good reason– it’s awesome! TN Project is so awesome that they’re giving some lucky 8Asians reader a free pair … Continue reading →

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8Asians Pirate Versus Ninja Shirts Available Now at Comic-Con!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ernie

Ahh, Pirates Versus Ninjas — it’s the topic people the world over have debated for centuries, if by “the world over” you mean “internet bulletin boards frequented by sixteen year olds,” and by “centuries” you mean “however long memes last, … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Lin Fever Hits San Francisco Bay Area TV News

Posted on July 22, 2010 by John

If you’re like me, you can’t get enough coverage of Palo Alto native, Taiwanese American and Harvard 2010 college basketball graduate phenom Jeremy Lin signing with his favorite hometown favorite NBA team, the Golden State Warriors. It’s not only me, … Continue reading →

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The TN Party: 12th Annual Benefit for Tuesday Night Project

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Edward

For those of you in Los Angeles, there is a very special event that you cannot miss on Saturday, July 31st. It’s the 12th annual benefit party for Tuesday Night Project! (For those of you who don’t know what Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Asian Pastries Go Mainstream (At Least In So Cal)

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Tim

June is the month of graduations, and this year I had 3 close relatives graduating from college. One of my cousins, Eric, was graduating from UC Irvine. I’ve known Eric since he was a six month old baby, so it … Continue reading →

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Connie Lim and The Making of “The Hunted”

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Steve Nguyen

If you happened to watch the Asian Community Fund (APCF) PSA posted last week, you’ll notice a fresh new face in that video.  Connie Lim is one of LA’s best kept secrets, but hopefully not for long. Influenced by artists … Continue reading →

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L.A. Giveaway: See ‘Fabric,’ a Story of Human Trafficking and Slavery

Posted on July 12, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Fifteen years ago in El Monte, California, law enforcement officials discovered 72 Thai nationals confined in an apartment complex ringed with barbed wire, lured to this country with promises of achieving the American dream. Under conditions of forced labor and … Continue reading →

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L.A. Giveaway: See ‘Inception’ Before Everyone Else Can

Posted on July 12, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Inception is one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer, opening Friday, July 16, but 10 lucky 8Asians readers in the Los Angeles area will win a pair of tickets to see the film on Wednesday, July 14. … Continue reading →

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CA State Controller John Chiang Takes on Schwarzenegger

Posted on July 9, 2010 by John

California State Controller John Chiang is taking on Governor Schwarzenegger again, as the governor had ordered the state office to cut the pay of nearly 200,000 state employees to the federal minimum, which is currently $7.25 per hour as the … Continue reading →

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APCF Needs Votes to Stay in Top 200 in Chase’s Community Giving Facebook Campaign

Posted on July 7, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) generates funding and resources for 29 community organizations providing vital services and programs to 250,000 people annually throughout greater Los Angeles. They’re kind of like our community’s version of The United Way. APCF has a … Continue reading →

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Love for Tuesday Night Project in Downtown Los Angeles

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Edward

There is a venue within the Downtown Los Angeles area where you will find one of the longest running free performance art spaces to feature multi-disciplinary artists of Asian Pacific American descent, as well as artists from around the city. Hold … Continue reading →

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Marching as a Homefront North Korean Soldier at E3 2010

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Edward

There was a rather interesting sight at the 2010 E3 trade show (Electronic Entertainment Expo) last Tuesday where North Korean soldiers were marching around in circles inside the convention center and around the Staples center in Los Angeles. No, it’s … Continue reading →

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