Monthly Archives: February 2012

Mohzy Loop USB & iPhone/iPod Cable

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Guest Writer

Admit it: the typical white iPod cable is boring, and it’s so easy to misplace. (Looking into our drawers for long enough would likely uncover at least five of them). The Mohzy Loop USB to Micro-USB Cable, however, turns something … Continue reading →

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Do I Look Cooler When I Post Photos Of Me With White People?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by akrypti

There’s this gal from mainland China (hereinafter “Asian Girl”) who speaks English about as fluently as I speak Tillamook. She’s always been uber chinky, and don’t even open that mouth of yours into a big O like you have no idea what … Continue reading →

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Pew Study: Intermarriage Increasing in Popularity

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ernie

A recent PewResearch study shows that interracial marriage is increasing: “About 15% of all new marriages in the United States in 2010 were between spouses of a different race or ethnicity from one another, more than double the share in … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Coffee Filter

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Guest Writer

Lazy afternoons are perfect for enjoying Vietnamese-style coffee, and part of drinking this beverage is the experience of brewing the coffee yourself: pouring water into the metal filter, watching that dark, velvety liquid drip slowly into the cup, and making … Continue reading →

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Vote For The White House “What’s Your Story” Video Challenge

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Mina

Remember the “What’s your story?” video challenge launched by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders last fall? Well now, its time to vote for “a group of these exceptional AAPI leaders to share their stories at … Continue reading →

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New York May Ban Shark Fin Sales, Following Other States

Posted on February 23, 2012 by John

Earlier this week, New York State legislators introduced a bill that would ban the sale, trading, possession and distribution of shark fins, possibly as of 2013. California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington already ban shark fin and Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia … Continue reading →

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Fox 5 Anchor Makes Racist Statement About Jeremy Lin

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Lexington

Once again, the Jeremy Lin phenomenon has unearthed a massive trove of anti Asian American racism. Unlike the unfortunate ESPN headline, this racist remark is far more blatant. One anchor is talking about the physical attributes that help Jeremy Lin … Continue reading →

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Songwriter for Girl’s Generation Posts Racist Rant on Twitter, Reportedly Admitted to Hospital

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ernie

Jenny Hyun, best known as a songwriter for K-Pop group Girl’s Generation, essentially committed career suicide after posting an extremely racist rant against African Americans on Twitter in response to boxer’s Floyd Mayweather remark about Jeremy Lin on Twitter. A … Continue reading →

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Color Ink Book, Volume Fourteen

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Guest Writer

Admit it: you still wish you could pull out a coloring book, and make everyone have green tongues and purple hair again. With the fourteenth volume of the Color Ink Book ($10), you have a grown-up chance to do it … Continue reading →

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Misa and Maiya Tanaka First to Be Eliminated From The Amazing Race: Season 20

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John

The 20th season of The Amazing Race premiered this past Sunday and unfortunately, sisters Misa and Maiya Tanaka were the first to be eliminated. Things did not start off well for the Tanaka sisters when they were the last to … Continue reading →

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Chinese Couples Coming to U.S. for Surrogates

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Lily

Usually when I think about babies and China, it’s Americans adopting Chinese babies, but there’s a bit of role reversal ensuing. Since surrogacy is illegal (not to mention socially stigmatized) in China, more and more wealthy Chinese couples are coming … Continue reading →

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Racoon Sake Set

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Guest Writer

For some people sake is serious business and while it’s a sacred art, it doesn’t hurt to inject a little fun every now and then. You can do just that with this Racoon Sake Set ($30.74). Instead of the usual … Continue reading →

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