Category Archives: Lifestyles

Transformers USB Drive

Back before Michael Bay got a hold of it, Transformers was an animated TV series with sleek robots instead of the hulking behemoths. For those who remember those times, you can show off your geek cred with this Ravage Transformers … Continue reading

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Former Miss USA Rima Fakih Arrested for Drunk Driving

Rima Fakih, you are a complex woman: On one hand, you were the first Muslim and Arab American Miss USA. On the other hand, you dressed up as a sexy Halloween version of the eagle from the back of a … Continue reading

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Legend of the Hidden Valley Tee

Harken back to the old days of Nickelodeon with these Legends of the Hidden Temple T-Shirts. The folks over at Past Blastin’ Shirts make it possible to wear your favorite Temple Shirt ($15), from the Blue Barracudas to the Silver … Continue reading

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Asians Behaving Badly: Teacher Ruins Christmas For Second Grade Students

If you’re hoping to keep the Christmas spirit alive in your children for as long as possible, don’t send them to Leatrice Ann Eng’s class. The teacher is making headlines for ruining the holidays for her 6 and 7 year … Continue reading

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Bone Marrow Donors Can Now Be Paid – First Up, Minorities

With a new court ruling overturning the ban on payment for bone marrow donation, at least one California non-profit has already indicated they will offer up to $3000 per donor, at least at first to minorities and people of mixed … Continue reading

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Green Yoshi Bobble Head Air Freshener

Bobble, bobble, bobble….before you know it, you start to realize that your head is bobbling with Yoshi as well! Accessorize your car with our favorite Green Yoshi Bobble Head Air Freshener ($9.99) and bring back memories of your childhood when … Continue reading

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“Night and Day” Tee

Black and white. Peanut butter and jelly. Left and right. There are a lot of things in life that have their perfect opposite or complement. Now with this Night and Day Guys Tee ($20), you can embrace the fact that … Continue reading

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Young Chinese Mexican American Starts Feminist Photo Blog

A friend recently pointed me to this amazing new photo blog project on tumblr started by Amy, a Chinese Mexican American from California and unabashed young feminist of color. The Feminist Photo Blog Project hopes to capture the different faces … Continue reading

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Agent Tokidoki x Skullcandy Headphones

We can’t live without listening to music when we’re walking by ourselves on the street or when we’re drafting up a fantabulous paper due the next day. And, especially with the Christmas season spirit, we’d love to listen to Christmas … Continue reading

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The 8Asians Talk About: Loyal Puppies Waiting For Their Masters

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading

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World AIDS Day: China’s HIV Cases On The Rise

Have the transmission and spreading of AIDS been controlled since it was first identified 30 years ago? In recent years, the diagnoses of AIDS among APAs have increased steadily. HIV/AIDS infections are not only on the rise in the United … Continue reading

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