Monthly Archives: December 2011

Chinese-Taiwanese Familial Relations

Posted on December 9, 2011 by akrypti

It has not been easy for my Taiwanese family and my Chinese in-laws to understand each other. That is a gross understatement and for now we’ll leave it at that and table the wildly contentious, high-tension stories for another time. … Continue reading →

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MyNinja! Classic Black Tee

Posted on December 9, 2011 by sachi

If there’s one thing people assume Asians are, its a ninja. Take back the stereotype with one of these Classic Black Men’s Tee ($18) by MyNinja! About the company, they say: MyNinja! will never be a design, nor a shirt, … Continue reading →

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Nightline Features Simple Pickup Artists

Posted on December 9, 2011 by John

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player I was watching Nightline the other night, and for some reason, they decided to do a segment on “pick up artists,” specifically Simple Pickup, a group of three mid-twenty-something-looking , Jason, Jesse and Kong – … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Entertainment, Lifestyles, TV | 9 Comments

GOTM!: Stocking Stuffers Under $25

Posted on December 8, 2011 by sachi

Another month is here, so it’s time for Goodies of the Month! (GOTM!). Now that it’s officially December, here are some stocking stuffers to help you take a whack at your Christmas list. Check out the entire list on our … Continue reading →

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The College Admissions Game, Part 4: The School Visit

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jeff

I selected colleges to apply to without ever visiting most of them.  I even decided which one to attend without visiting the ones that accepted me. Looking back, I was pretty lucky that I ended up with a good experience. … Continue reading →

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Another Virginia Tech Shooting; Alleged Suspect is Not Asian

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jozjozjoz

It seems like a terrible case of déjà vu but the breaking news out of Virginia Tech is that an intense search is underway for a gunman (described as a “white male wearing gray sweat pants, a gray hat with … Continue reading →

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Pakistani Actress Veena Malik Sues FHM India Over Nude Photos

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Janice

Veena Malik, a Pakistani actress and comedian who is considered a feminist figure and household name in her country, is suing FHM India magazine for £1.27 million for its December cover photo of her, which she alleges was morphed and … Continue reading →

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Call for Submissions: Asian American Studies Research Forum, University of Pennsylvania

Posted on December 8, 2011 by sachi

Have you done your own original research in any field relating to Asian American Studies? Would you like the chance to win $300 for it? Are you able to travel to Philadelphia? If so, then consider submitting your work to … Continue reading →

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TC Charton Sunglasses

Posted on December 8, 2011 by sachi

Every so often, we at GASP! get the opportunity to try some amazing products. This week, we tried on five pairs of sunglasses by TC Charton–a company which is specifically designed to fit Asian faces. All the pairs (both opthalmic … Continue reading →

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Amy Tan Releases New Story, Rules for Virgins

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Mihee

From USA Today: “Amy Tan’s first published fiction in six years is a 42-page story titled Rules for Virgins, which she calls ‘a long short story.’ Tan’s story, released today (Monday), is available for $2.99 from several online outlets: the Amazon … Continue reading →

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The Walking Dead: Glenn & Maggie Fall for Each Other

Posted on December 8, 2011 by John

My first post on Glenn and Maggie’s “one night stand” on AMC’s The Walking Dead was a bit tongue in cheek, kind of stating that the only way an Asian American man could “get” a white woman was if we … Continue reading →

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Threadless “When Pandas Attack” T-Shirt

Posted on December 7, 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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