Category Archives: Lifestyles

My Travel Bunny Bottle Set

George Clooney once said in a movie: “Bingo, Asians. They pack light, travel efficiently, and they have a thing for slip on shoes. Gotta love ‘em.” (Up in the Air, 2009.) Though this may be a sweeping generalization (We, ourselves, … Continue reading

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Asian American Whiz Kid About to Graduate from UCLA at Age 14

“People need to know you don’t really need to be a genius. You just have to work hard and you can accomplish anything,” says the fourteen year old college graduate, Moshe Kai Cavalin. Words of inspiration from a little guy? It … Continue reading

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Chrome Citizen Buckle Bag

For the average on-the-go guy or gal, there often comes a sacrifice between durability and looks. Either it’s practical and long-lasting or it’s stylish and needs to replaced every year or so. With this Chrome Citizen Buckle Bag ($140.00) , … Continue reading

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Mohzy Loop USB & iPhone/iPod Cable

Admit it: the typical white iPod cable is boring, and it’s so easy to misplace. (Looking into our drawers for long enough would likely uncover at least five of them). The Mohzy Loop USB to Micro-USB Cable, however, turns something … Continue reading

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Do I Look Cooler When I Post Photos Of Me With White People?

There’s this gal from mainland China (hereinafter “Asian Girl”) who speaks English about as fluently as I speak Tillamook. She’s always been uber chinky, and don’t even open that mouth of yours into a big O like you have no idea what … Continue reading

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Pew Study: Intermarriage Increasing in Popularity

A recent PewResearch study shows that interracial marriage is increasing: “About 15% of all new marriages in the United States in 2010 were between spouses of a different race or ethnicity from one another, more than double the share in … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Coffee Filter

Lazy afternoons are perfect for enjoying Vietnamese-style coffee, and part of drinking this beverage is the experience of brewing the coffee yourself: pouring water into the metal filter, watching that dark, velvety liquid drip slowly into the cup, and making … Continue reading

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Vote For The White House “What’s Your Story” Video Challenge

Remember the “What’s your story?” video challenge launched by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders last fall? Well now, its time to vote for “a group of these exceptional AAPI leaders to share their stories at … Continue reading

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Color Ink Book, Volume Fourteen

Admit it: you still wish you could pull out a coloring book, and make everyone have green tongues and purple hair again. With the fourteenth volume of the Color Ink Book ($10), you have a grown-up chance to do it … Continue reading

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Chinese Couples Coming to U.S. for Surrogates

Usually when I think about babies and China, it’s Americans adopting Chinese babies, but there’s a bit of role reversal ensuing. Since surrogacy is illegal (not to mention socially stigmatized) in China, more and more wealthy Chinese couples are coming … Continue reading

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Racoon Sake Set

For some people sake is serious business and while it’s a sacred art, it doesn’t hurt to inject a little fun every now and then. You can do just that with this Racoon Sake Set ($30.74). Instead of the usual … Continue reading

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