Category Archives: Lifestyles

Mizuki Oval Rhodium Hana Mizuki Pendant

Posted on February 14, 2012 by sachi

Whether you’re single or in a happy relationship, it’s Valentine’s Day. Instead of going for a typical heart necklace, try this Hana Mizuki Pendant ($150) is a unique gift for yourself or someone else. Made of rhodium over sterling silver, … 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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David Choe, Facebook Muralist Worth $200 Million: “Money is Meaningless”

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Ernie

Via ABC News: “David Choe, the 35-year-old muralist who made an estimated $200 million in the Facebook IPO, is bothered by the hype surrounding his newfound money. […] ‘It’s gonna sound horrible for me to say money is meaningless,’ he … Continue reading →

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Folding Wayfarer

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Guest Writer

After rocking your new Ray Bans all day, the sun sets and sinks under the horizon. Do you: a) Keep the sunglasses on and explain to everyone that you are not in fact hiding a black eye b) Put them … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Lanterns

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Guest Writer

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and it is always great to decorate your home with nice little lanterns.  Oriental Furniture offers a set of Chinese New Year Lanterns ($18.00 for a set of 12) that can be … Continue reading →

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Help Fight Stereoptypes With Asian Crew Clothing

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Matthew I’m a member of Asian Crew Clothing, along with Hao-Kai Wu, Ryan Kwan, Kevin Han and Kevin Foo. I started this company because being Asian is cool. In history classes, Asian Pacific American history is overlooked, and hardly … Continue reading →

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Mohzy Loop USB & iPhone/iPod Cable

Posted on February 10, 2012 by sachi

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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Woman In China Gives Birth To 15 Lb Baby

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Moye

From the AP: “A mother in central China has given birth to a 15.52 pound (7.04 kilogram) baby, possibly the largest newborn on record since the country’s founding in 1949.” The baby was born via c-section and nothing out of … Continue reading →

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Kisai Rogue KR2 LED Watch

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

When we were kids, we’d imagine how the future would be like. Sadly in 2012, flying cars and hoverboots haven’t happened yet, but we have the technology of LEDs. The future is now with this Kisai Rogue KR2 LED Watch … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes With Team Janet & A Call To Help Janet Find Her Match

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Emily, My name is Emily and I am the Publicity and Media Director of Team Janet. After Janet was diagnosed with leukemia in 2009, she and her closest friends immediately set up a website to encourage people to register … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Have Mixed Results In Retirement Study

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Tim

ING recently published a new study on retirement readiness in different racial communities. Asian Americans had mixed results in the study. There are some positive results. Asian Americans overall had saved the most for retirement, $81,000 in an employee sponsored … Continue reading →

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Handcrafted “Oswald” Wooden Sunglasses

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Guest Writer

The retro silhouette of the Wayfarer sunglasses has come back in style, but the signature black plastic is getting old fast. So get your hands on these handcrafted wooden shades (as shown, $145) by Shwood Eyewear. This Portland-based company uses … Continue reading →

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