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Asian Guys and that One Long Pinky Fingernail
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Do Asians Have Body Hair?
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Category Archives: Lifestyles
The Bird Flu Is Back! (And This Time, It’s Mutated)
Just as we were wondering what ever happened to the bird influenza (aka H5N1), it missed us, too. H5N1 is back to haunt us some more. H5N1 made its first appearance in 2003 and by 2006, around 4000 cases were … Continue reading
Deluxe Original “Game Guy” iPhone 4 Skin
When we were little, there were only 150 Pokemon and they came in two colors: black, and white. Relive those days with the “Game Guy” skin for the iPhone 4 ($10) by Killer Duck Decals. Note that this skin will … Continue reading
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DUDE WTF ASIA: Japanese’s Calorie Burning Underwear
Before you watch this commercial for Japan’s “Calorie Shaper” underwear, make sure that you have two minutes of your life to wonder what the hell you just watched. And you might want to get the wastebasket ready when the 70’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Calorie Shapers, calories, Goldwin, japanese, underwear
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Decoupage Washi Tape Clothespins
Clothespins are one of the most utilitarian items out there. Not only do they hang up clothes, but they can serve as pretty good paper clips too. So why not mix practicality with good looks with these Decoupage Washi Tape … Continue reading
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Male Circumcision & Culture Clash: To Cut Or Not To Cut
Even before my partner and I started the process of having a child, there were discussions about whether circumcision made sense for any new born male baby. It’s a topic that’s widely debated still, and there’s more of a growing … Continue reading
Threadless “Sushi” Tee
We’ve said before that we miss sushi when we’re away from home. This Sushi shirt ($20) from Threadless gives us another way to tide ourselves over. Printed on green, the shirt features three sleeping rice balls, clutching their sushi blankets. At time … Continue reading
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Pianist Yuja Wang Dons Clubwear at the Hollywood Bowl
By Idy Yuja Wang is a 24-year-old Chinese soloist, who performed this month at the Hollywood Bowl. Her attire got heads turning when she stepped on stage with a sparkly, form-fitting, orange mini-dress and 4-in. gold stilettos. It was so … Continue reading
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Panda Backpack
As videos like this show, there is very little funnier or cuter than a panda. So why not carry one with you wherever you go with this Panda Backpack ($24.99) at Hot Topic? Made of canvas, this cute little critter will … Continue reading
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Nom Nom Nom Shirt
Lions, and cookies, and bears–oh my! This Nom Nom Nom Shirt ($25) has it all. The shirt is printed in gold on brown, and comes in sizes XS to XL. Special Offer: Connie, the owner of The Tiny Fig is … Continue reading
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Spoon Plus
Peanut butter and jelly. Green eggs and ham. Now, another pair that belongs together can stay together: Chopsticks and soy sauce dish. The Spoon Plus (10 euro) at La Tete au Cube lets you carry around both, and can also … Continue reading
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Decline of Marriage in Asia: Lonely vs. Lazy Hearts?
By Brian The cover article, “The Flight From Marriage,” in the August 20th 2011 edition of The Economist is about the decline of marriage in Asia. Looking beyond the usual pontification that the magazine embarks on and past the slant … Continue reading
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