Author Archives: Guest Writer

You’re My Jeremy Lin: Why He Fascinates The Chinese American Community

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Gregory My Dad sent me this email a few days ago: You must have heard of this kid, Jeremy Lin, a Knick basketball player. His rise to stardom just a week ago really drives all my friends here crazy. I’m excited … Continue reading →

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Tank Up Mugs

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Guest Writer

Has your coffee cup been looking a little lackluster? Tank Up mugs ($10.64) are a fun conversation piece perfect for your home or office. This coffee mug has a temperature activated meter that looks like a fuel gauge. Don’t worry … Continue reading →

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Morn Creations Shark Backpack

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

Backpacks gone wild! Sharks and teeth!!!  This Shark Backpack ($52.00) originated from Hong Kong, where the company Morn Creations first created backpacks in the animal style.  Morn Creations also has other animal backpacks, but the shark one appears as one … Continue reading →

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Giant Ramune Original

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Guest Writer

Like desserts, carbonated drinks are a plus to our noms during the day. The Japanese Giant Ramune ($3.68) has a unique bubbly taste to it that will add some sugary goodness to your diet. Besides its taste, the architecture of … Continue reading →

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VIRAL LIKE SARS: American Ninja Warrior Audition Tape Proves Yen Can Be Every Asian Stereotype

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Guest Writer

From PeterLo: Asian American Yen from LA released a video sharing his intention to fulfill a few Asian American stereotypes. So far, he’s received a degree in math from a UC school, and practices the piano at an Asian proficiency. … Continue reading →

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Konyaku Facial/Body Sponge

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Guest Writer

Forget that juvenile washrag, clean your face with a Konnyaku Facial Sponge: it’s 100% natural, can neutralize facial acid, increase blood circulation and remove dirt and oil. Did we mention it’s made out of a potato? The fibrous sponge made … Continue reading →

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GLaDOS Ring

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Guest Writer

A lot of rings are shiny but there are few that could be described as snarky. This GLaDOS ring ($17.80 – $90.00) is perfect for carrying around everyone’s favorite sarcastic, homicidal robot. Available in materials ranging from plastic to silver, … Continue reading →

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“Oldboy”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Guest Writer

In Oldboy ($20.99), having been imprisoned in a small hotel room under constant surveillance for 15 years Oh Dae-Su (Min-sik Choi) tries to figure out who his tormentor is–and why they would choose to torture him. Once free from his … Continue reading →

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David Choe Art Tees

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Guest Writer

People think Facebook’s recent IPO filing has made California artist David Choe a rich man, but they are grossly mistaken. Choe was already a rich man. And he wasn’t homeless (Choe owns a home but lives out of hotels as … Continue reading →

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The Bunni With The Pet Dragon

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Guest Writer

Now that it’s 2012, we still haven’t gotten used to writing the new year (and it will stay that way until at least March). If you haven’t quite gotten the hang of it being the Year of the Dragon either, … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Lin, Star Trek, Top Chef, and The Walking Dead: Reflections On Asian Americans In The Media Today

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Elliott Wang My buddy Terry burst into Pho So 1 (best pho in Van Nuys!), iPhone in hand, exclaiming incredulously, “Thirty eight points!” I looked at him blankly. He blurted, “JLIN! Versus the Lakers! Knicks won!” The idea of … Continue reading →

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Back to the Roots Mushroom Kit

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Guest Writer

Because backyard gardens are too much work and growing sprouts in a jar is so last year, most of us just don’t have a green thumb. But with repeated salmonella outbreaks and agribusiness increasingly in the public eye, knowing where … Continue reading →

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