Category Archives: Lifestyles

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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Giveaway: Limited Edition “My Linja” Shirt by My Ninja!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jozjozjoz

With the overwhelming performance of Jeremy Lin of The New York Knicks, MY NINJA! Clothing launched a collection of limited edition tees and tanks in honor of the Bay Area native who has taken the media by storm. Many people … 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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Panda Wall Graphics

Posted on February 17, 2012 by sachi

Have your walls been looking a little bare recently? Well, add a little panda bear cuteness there with these Panda Wall Graphics ($38) from Wee Gallery. Made of polypropylene, these graphics are much safer than ones made of PVC. So … 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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How to Be A Bad Asian: I Moved Away From Other Asians

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Ernie

Life is hard enough as an Asian. Not all of us can get perfect SAT scores, graduate from medical school or trick out a Honda Civic. The pressure to embrace our culture remains but sometimes, we just don’t want to. … 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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