Category Archives: Lifestyles

Anya Ayoung-Chee Is Second Asian Woman To Win Project Runway

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Mary

What girl doesn’t want beauty and a good sense of fashion? Anya Ayoung-Chee apparently has both. She is the winner of Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 2008 and the newest winner of Project Runway. This makes her the second winner … Continue reading →

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Chinese-English Baby Blocks

Posted on November 18, 2011 by sachi

A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for…you get the idea. Growing up, learning English letters with blocks was simple. But what happens if you’re raising a baby in a bilingual household? Luckily, these Chinese English blocks … Continue reading →

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Threadless “When Pandas Attack” T-Shirt

Posted on November 17, 2011 by sachi

Pandas are among the cutest animals in the world (next to, of course, kittens, koalas, and shiba inu puppies). They sneeze and scare their mothers, eat bamboo, and…oh my gosh, is that a panda on the offensive? Discover a new … Continue reading →

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Japanese Bunka Knife

Posted on November 16, 2011 by sachi

The first step to a good meal is a good knife.   This Japanese Bunka Knife ($65) is a mix between a Japanese cleaver and a chef’s knife. It’s made of high carbon steel, meaning that its blade is lighter, … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Mimobot Flash Drive

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Guest Writer

How can we say no to the Mimobot x Hello Kitty 2GB flash drive ($23)? With this new “toy,” we have a place to store all our data, and we have something cute to stare at while we save heaps … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Harajuku Mini for Target

Posted on November 16, 2011 by John

http://youtu.be/bFv793Q9yhM American singer-songwriter and fashion designer Gwen Stefani is apparently launching a clothing line for kids called Harajuku Mini for Target, launching November 13th. I don’t know about you, but the kid below looks a bit too young to be … Continue reading →

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Koa Wood Box with Half Tray

Posted on November 15, 2011 by sachi

A lot of times, it seems like “art” necessarily means “something pretty to look at, but absolutely useless”. This Koa Wood with Half Tray ($650), however, is both beautiful and functional. Handcrafted by Hawaii artisan Roy Tsumoto, it will make … Continue reading →

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Bi-Fold Mario Wallet

Posted on November 14, 2011 by sachi

Anyone can make money at their plain old office job but it takes a special kind of person to make money while defeating evil. Now you can carry around your favorite superhero plumber when you’re out grabbing (or spending) your … Continue reading →

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AAP Student at UCLA Gives Tips to Fellow College Students

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mary

UCLA students seem to all want to stand out and make a difference–from Alexandra Wallace to Chris Jeon, etc. Recently, we stumbled across a tumblr page that provided all the useful information a fellow Bruin would want to know. Christine … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Less Likely To Use Corporal Punishment

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Tim

A new study from the University of Texas shows that Asian Americans are less likely to use corporal punishment than other ethnic and racial groups. In the study authored by Elizabeth Gershoff, using a sample of 20,000 kindergartners and their … Continue reading →

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Ninjabread Men Cookie Cutters

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Guest Writer

Ninjas are hard to capture, everyone knows that. A little known fact is that they also love cookies (and in their defense, who doesn’t?), especially if it’s in the shape of their opponents: other ninjas! This holiday season, you can … Continue reading →

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In a Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World, Asian American Man Gets White Girl

Posted on November 11, 2011 by John

In television, the movies, or maybe even in real life, I’m sure we’ve heard the words, “Even if you were the last man on earth, I would never have sex with you.” Well, how about in a post-apocalyptic world full … Continue reading →

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