Category Archives: Lifestyles

How High Heels Are Today’s Foot-binding

Posted on May 10, 2012 by tinabot

When I read the article about Chinese foot-binding in the Los Angeles Times, I really found it highlighted the complexity of the practice of foot-binding. On the one hand it was a painful, dangerous, demeaning, and debilitating practice that women … Continue reading →

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What The Pho T-Shirt

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

Start up companies have been a recent phenomenon with the ease of promoting and advertising products using today’s website technologies.  ASN Clothing, a small online clothing shop, produces t-shirts with cute panda prints and phrases.  The one pictured above is … Continue reading →

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100 Years Of Asian American Immigration Documents To Be Publicly Available

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jeff

I have always envied white Americans who talked about researching their genealogy as what little of my family’s written records were lost in WWII, but soon, some other Asian Americans will not have that envy. Immigration records for Asian Americans, … Continue reading →

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Ninja Rider Threadless T-Shirt

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Guest Writer

Just because you’re a ninja doesn’t mean that you can’t be efficient. This Ninja Rider Threadless T-Shirt ($12.95) shows that not all ninjas just run around and and throw shuriken–they can go on a pretty mean bike ride, too. Since … Continue reading →

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“Dial” Phone Accessory

Posted on May 2, 2012 by sachi

Imagine a world where your fashion accessory is your phone, a watch, and just plain cute. With this “Dial” concept design, maybe all this will be possible in the future. The bracelet acts as a rotary dial for your phone, … Continue reading →

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Sriracha Hot Sauce iPhone Case

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Guest Writer

Some people like to make their phone cases look cool, but others like to spice up their lives a bit. For those that fall under the latter category, there’s the Sriracha Hot Sauce iPhone Case ($18.00) Any fan of the … Continue reading →

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Triangle Wall Shelf

Posted on April 27, 2012 by sachi

We don’t know about you, but to us wall shelves are boring. So linear–so yesterday. Spruce up your wall space with these Triangle Wall Shelf set of 4 ($80). Rearrange them however you wish in order to create the shelving … Continue reading →

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The Past, Present, And Future Of Asian American Basketball

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jeff

With a knee injury ending Linsanity for the 2012 regular season, one might wonder about the future of Asian American basketball.   Is all of the current enthusiasm over basketball just a temporary craze that will fizzle out?  Will another Jeremy … Continue reading →

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Maneki Neko Tee

Posted on April 25, 2012 by sachi

Ever feel like your day could use a little extra luck? Maybe you spilled your coffee, broke the heel off of your shoe, or just feel like something isn’t right. Now you can brighten up your day with this Maneki … Continue reading →

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Kawaii Green Tea Ring

Posted on April 24, 2012 by sachi

Spring is here, but that doesn’t stop the weather from throwing in a few cold days here and there. A cold day calls for tea, so warm yourself up with this Green Tea Ring ($12.50). This bling is both cute … Continue reading →

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Limette Gold Dagger Ear Cuff

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Guest Writer

It’s always amazing to know that our present day world gives us all the opportunity for self-expression, either through how we act or through our fashion. Kirsten Nunez, the creator of Limette, a small jewelry line, produces amazing earrings, necklaces, … Continue reading →

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“Cards of Legend” Legend of Zelda Playing Cards

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

There are few universes which could justify to be labeled “epic”, but the lands of Miyamoto’s Legend of Zelda series is definitely one of those few deserving. The lore and characters extend to more than Link, Zelda and Ganondorf. From … Continue reading →

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