Category Archives: Lifestyles

“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” DVD

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sachi

First, novelist Lisa See’s book, “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan”, garnered honorable mentions from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature. Then, the book was transformed into a movie and released earlier this year. Now, the “Snow Flower and the … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Teen’s Graphic Tribute to Steve Jobs Goes Viral

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Mary

Apple’s former CEO, Steve Jobs passed away a couple of days ago and it caught many of us by surprise. On the day of October 5, 2011, we saw many people tweeting about it, updating their Facebook statuses, posting pictures … Continue reading →

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Is There A Female Tony Hsieh?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Elizabeth Shim Now there’s a question that probably has not been posed in the Asian American community. But I ask this question now, perhaps even on an impulse, after reading Gina Bianchini’s “Is there a female Mark Zuckerberg?” over … Continue reading →

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Itazura Coin Stealing Cat Piggy Bank

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sachi

Keeping track of your loose change can be mundane, so why not let a feline friend do it for you? Take advantage of this neko’s fascination with shiny things and keep him happy with your coins. To use the Itazura … Continue reading →

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Exuvius Collar Stays

Posted on October 6, 2011 by sachi

Guys, when you get dressed, have you ever wanted to be like James Bond? With a single accessory functioning as at least four others? With these Exuvius Titan Multi-tool Collar Stays ($30) now you can. With your order, you get … Continue reading →

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Akufuncture “MK2” Tee

Posted on October 6, 2011 by sachi

The Monkey King is a common theme we’ve been seeing in shirts these days. However, this new MK2 Tee ($20) by Akufuncture puts a hipster twist on the classic icon. Part of Akufuncture’s new Fall/Winter 2011 collection, the shirt comes … Continue reading →

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Rene Astudillo: My 22-Year Path to U.S. Citizenship

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Guest Writer

Rene Astudillo delivered this as an Opening Statement at a panel on Immigration held August 11, 2011 at the Annual National Convention of the Asian American Journalists Association, Detroit, MI. It is published on 8Asians with permission. On January 27 … Continue reading →

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Goodies of the Month! : Halloween

Posted on October 5, 2011 by sachi

Another month is here, so it’s time for Goodies of the Month! (GOTM!). Here are some essentials to help you prepare to celebrate Halloween: 1. Wendy the Witch Mouse Figurine: When it comes to Halloween decorations, sometimes it’s nice to … Continue reading →

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How To “Asianize” Your Products

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Moye

Today I got a quick lesson on how to turn any object into an exotic Asian product from the mysterious Far East. See the bowl on the left? According to online shopping site Fab.com, this is the Lotus Tea Cup … Continue reading →

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Craigslist Ad For Fragile Girls in Koreatown

Posted on October 5, 2011 by tinabot

After swimming a mile and purchasing the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Personal Trainer Kinect game, I see the above ad on Craig’s List: EXTRA THIN FEMALES $3000-$5000 (incl tips) (LOS ANGELES) Karaoke Club companies in Koreatown continue recruitment of friendly … Continue reading →

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“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” DVD

Posted on October 5, 2011 by sachi

First, novelist Lisa See’s book, “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan”, garnered honorable mentions from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature. Then, the book was transformed into a movie and released earlier this year. Now, the “Snow Flower and the … Continue reading →

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Jason Wu To Launch Target Collection in February 2012

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Moye

Jason Wu, best known for designing First Lady Michelle Obama’s Inaugural gown, will launch an exclusive collection with Target, following the likes of McQ Alexander McQueen, Zac Posen, Jean Paul Gaultier and Missoni: “Target has announced the collection will be … Continue reading →

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