Category Archives: Lifestyles

Asymmetric Fusion Necklace

Once Christmas was over, stores presented us with a visual overload–a pink and red reminder that Valentine’s Day is coming up. Instead of the played out flowers and chocolate, we suggest this Asymmetric Fusion Necklace ($76) by our friends over … Continue reading

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Brothers Reunited In Japan After 60 Years Apart

Japanese-American Minoru Ohye celebrated his 86th birthday Monday with his only brother after traveling to Japan for a reunion with him. The brothers were born in Sacramento, but sent back to Japan to live with different families after they dad … Continue reading

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Year of the Dragon Sterling Charm Bracelet

Transitioning to a new year also means a transition in the Chinese zodiac year.  This year is the year of the dragon.  Whether or not you were born during the year of the dragon, this Year of the Dragon Sterling … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year Lanterns

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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Does Being Born In The Year Of The Dragon Give You An Advantage?

People born in the year of the dragon are said to be destined for wealth and success. Notable dragons include Bruce Lee, Deng Xiaoping, and Maggie Cheung. Some places in Asia are expecting and even wanting a baby boom during … Continue reading

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Austrailian Radio Documentary On Deported Cambodian American Immigrant Children

From ABC (Australia) Radio: “Tens of thousands of Cambodians fled the Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s and ended up in refugee camps on the Thai border. Some of those families were resettled in the United States and their children … Continue reading

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iKoa Phone Case

Everyone with an iPhone tries to find the right case for them–soft or hard? What color? A full case, or just a skin? With this iKoa Phone Case ($179), there’s a beautiful option available. Featuring a hidden compartment for a … Continue reading

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To The White Guy Who Tried To Give Me Pointers On How To Snag A White Guy

To the white guy who tried to give me pointers on how to snag a white guy: My professional obligation in the context at hand was to convince you to sign a contract that would fork over half a million … Continue reading

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Bonnie Tsui & “The Changing Face of America’s Chinatowns”

Bonnie Tsui’s book The Changing Face of America’s Chinatowns is an analysis of the dynamics of Chinatown’s shifting population of immigrants of various Asian heritage origins, including the ones who are economically enticed to go back to their heritage countries. … Continue reading

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Safari Fall Wing Tote

Every season, fashion magazines tell us that there’s a new bag in style–hobo, clutch, cross-body–and it’s hard to know if your purchase is really going to make it for the long haul. Luckily, there’s something that’s always in style: giving … Continue reading

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LAST CHANCE: $50 American Express Year of the Dragon Gift Card Giveaway

Hey everyone – you have just 1 hour left to enter our Giveaway to win a $50 American Express Year of the Dragon Gift Card provided by 8Asians and American Express!

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Asian American DIY: How to Add Your Own Heated Toilet Seat and Bidet

If you’ve ever been to Japan you should already be familiar with the “bidet toilet seat,” an all-in-one toilet seat that has a heated water spray and often also a heated seat as well as an air dryer. These bidet … Continue reading

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