Monthly Archives: December 2011

Kim Jong Il Reported Dead by North Korean State TV

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Ernie

From a breaking Reuters news report: Kim Jong Il, according to North Korean news, has died. There will be plenty of websites talking about the life and times of the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and … Continue reading →

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2012 Slide Calendar

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Guest Writer

With every new year comes a slew of resolutions–to keep a diet, exercise more, and eat right. The new year also brings the opportunity to choose a new calendar to keep you company–why not give this 2012 Slide Calendar ($13.50) … Continue reading →

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8Days Giveaway: Pequitobun Jewelry

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Congrats to our winner: cellia saragih! This is part of 8Asians’ 2011 “8Days of Giveaways” Celebration. Pequitobun jewelry marries the old-fashioned loveliness and detail of vintage jewelry with modern romantic design. Using the highest quality materials, including karat gold, … Continue reading →

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Art Dealers Cracking Down On Deadbeat Billionaires: $83 Million Chinese Vase Goes Unpaid

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jozjozjoz

From 8Asians Reader Min: “Art Dealers Get Tough as $83 Million Chinese Vase Goes Unpaid. [I guess there are] First World Problems… and then there [are] 1% Problems.” I work part-time at an Asian art house and this isn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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Charlie Kim’s Music Video, Red Bull and Vodka

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Guest Writer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V413aT3b0j0 By Sheldon It’s truly refreshing to see another Asian-American musician in the industry, especially as a student in the midwest at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Asian-Americans’ are a rarity on campus, so when I first saw Charlie Kim performing … Continue reading →

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Blend Creations Honeycomb Hex Wrench Necklace

Posted on December 16, 2011 by sachi

Have you ever been going about your day, minding your own business, when suddenly…you needed to tighten the bolt on something? With this handy Honeycomb Hex Wrench Necklace ($74), you’ll always have one. This geek chic necklace is perfect for … Continue reading →

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North Korean TV Found Streaming Live on Website

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mihee

From Yahoo News: A former North Korean soldier owns and operates SPTV, which streams North Korean television for seven hours a day from 0800 GMT and edited footage is also posted online the next day. While some venues that offer … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Diabetes Misdiagnosis

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jeff

Type I and Type II diabetes are two different conditions, but with young Asian Americans, the conditions are often hard to distinguish compared to other ethnic groups. For example, white type II diabetes patients are usually older and overweight while … Continue reading →

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TC Charton Sunglasses

Posted on December 15, 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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The YTF Christmas Party With 8Asians

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Edward

What is YTF? What does it actually mean? At first when I heard of this “YTF”, I was literally thinking “Why the…Fudge?” Then I’ve come to learn that YTF is a group comprised of some of the biggest YouTube entertainers, … Continue reading →

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A New Form of Corporal Punishment: Parents Finding Others to Beat Their Children

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mary

This past weekend a 15 year old boy was struck approximately 12 times with a metal pole on the back of the leg, which caused injuries. He was beaten because the parents found a lighter and suspected the boy had … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese Golf Superstar Yani Tseng Well-Known in Asia But Not US

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Lily

At just 22, Yani Tseng is the youngest golfer (man or woman) to win five major titles. Currently playing on the LPGA tour and ranked as the world’s no. 1 female golfer, Tseng is ridiculously famous in Taiwan and China … Continue reading →

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