Category Archives: Lifestyles

One Trip Grip Grocery Bag Holder

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

Going to the farmers’ market is so good for the soul: browsing through colorful produce, supporting local businesses, and going home with a bunch of healthy stuff. Well, maybe not the last part. Trying to return home with the day’s … Continue reading →

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After a Year of Scaring Myself, the Scariest Thing of All? Telling My Mother the Truth

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Gregory “You will become closer to your mother this year,” the psychic told me, unaware of what I was doing this year. What I was doing was attempting to do one thing, every day that scared me for a … Continue reading →

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80%20 Shoes

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Guest Writer

Springtime is coming, and that means one particular thing: spring cleaning! Out with the old and in with the new—and that goes for your wardrobe too. While you’re switching out wool coats for light jackets, don’t forget about updating your … Continue reading →

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Casio G Shock G8900A-7

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Guest Writer

Wristwatches have been in existence since the 1970s and one of the major brands we saw in this industry line was the G Shock by Casio. The first G Shock was invented by Kikuo Ibe, a Japanese engineer, and many … Continue reading →

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Scandal – Scandal Show

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Guest Writer

You’ve heard their song “Harakuze” on Bleach, now you can get their album on Amazon! This week Scandal – Scandal Show ($8.99) goes on sale, complete with their hit song. Like Bleach theme song alum, YUI, these J-Rock girls show … Continue reading →

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Higo Pocket Knife

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Guest Writer

They don’t make things like they used to… or do they? The Higo Knife ($60) by Miyamoto Manufacturing Co. has a story dating back to 1920. Originally developed by Tasaburo Murakami in 1894, this all purpose tool is still made … Continue reading →

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Staple Apparel Spring/Summer 2012

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Guest Writer

This week we are excited to present a look at New York City company Staple Design’s Spring/Summer 2012 apparel collection. “Theology” is the theme, centered around bible verse Mark 8:36, which is printed on a hidden label inside every shirt. … Continue reading →

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Sulwhasoo Niemen Marcus West Coast Launch At the San Francisco Asian Art Museum

Posted on March 14, 2012 by akrypti

Sulwhasoo invited 8Asians to partake in the Niemen Marcus Launch Party to celebrate the long-anticipated arrival of this amazing Korean cosmetics line here on the west coast. Fashion journalists and bloggers were invited to the Asian Art Museum to meet … Continue reading →

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Their Better Halves? Interracial Marriage Among Female Asian American Writers

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Leeland Lee Over the past few decades the canon of the Asian American experience has been built, in large part, from the work of contemporary female writers like Amy Tan, Maxine Hong Kingston and Gish Jen. More recent arrivals … Continue reading →

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Hidden Wall Safe

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Guest Writer

We all know criminals aren’t the smartest people on the block, but even the slyest thief would have a hard time finding your valuables in this Hidden Wall Safe ($7.99). This tricky hidey hole is a small and discrete wall … Continue reading →

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Hibiska T-Shirt

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Guest Writer

When people described the hibiscus as a trumpet flower, they didn’t really mean it. Some people take things a little too literally though, resulting in this Hibiska T-shirt ($23.52). Acting on the pun, it combines two things that are common … Continue reading →

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Lucky Peach magazine

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

The growing prevalence of food culture has put America long past the days of grilled cheese (-product) sandwiches and unfulfilling TV dinners. We know the difference between macaroon and macaron, that grass-fed beef tastes better, and why Monsanto needs to … Continue reading →

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