Monthly Archives: April 2012

Yuna Kim Becomes Hite Beer’s New Spokesmodel

Posted on April 5, 2012 by John

South Korean figure skater and Olympic Gold medalist Yuna Kim recently became the official spokesmodel for Hite Beer: “Better known as the Queen of Ice, Yuna Kim is a perfect candidate for Hite Beer’s renewal product: Hite Ice Point. Hite … Continue reading →

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First Ever 626 Night Market in Southern California

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Mary

There are two weeks left before the first Southern California Asian night market in Pasadena, California. The night market is called 626 Night Market,  as 626 is the area code of the area. If you do not know already, the … Continue reading →

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Dream Droop jewelry

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Guest Writer

Dream Droop jewelry includes necklaces, keychains, oversize pendants, and statement pins. Each piece is hand assembled by Andrew himself, and the materials, including acrylic, wood, and printed cloth, change every season. Add an element of creativity to your outfit with … Continue reading →

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Jamie Chung Talks About Her Game-Changing Role in ‘Eden’

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Dino-Ray

The movie Eden made its world premiere at this year’s South by Southwest and it immediately made waves among the SXSW crowd. The movie snagged the Audience Award for Narrative Feature and director Megan Griffiths received the SXSW Chicken & … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Journal Covers Asia’s Endangered Species, The Expat

Posted on April 4, 2012 by John

Last week, the Wall Street Journal did a great article on the decreasing role of expatriates being used to fill overseas positions in Asia. The article reminded me of a past posting of mine, The Real Deal on Working in … Continue reading →

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Feed Me

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Guest Writer

Secure your cash, cards, or ear buds in this crafty iPhone case. Simply slip your items in the ever-hungry smile and the soft silicone holds it in place giving you the freedom to grab it n go. The Feed Me … Continue reading →

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The Oikos University Shooting: Mental Health and Korean American Community

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Mihee

There have been a number of school shootings in the news lately, with the most recent including an elementary school in the Pacific Northwest and a middle school in in Texas in 2012. I can think of few things more … Continue reading →

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Capsule – Stereo Worxxx

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Guest Writer

With Electronic Dance Music (EDM) seeing an increase in popularity here in the States, it’s no surprise that the trend would spread across the Pacific. Capsule is one such duo to hit it big, charting as high as 3rd on … Continue reading →

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The Challenges Of Recruiting Asian Americans As Police

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jeff

I had mixed feelings when I read this article  describing how US Police Departments have challenges recruiting Asian Americans. I liked how it pointed out how the lack of cultural understanding about Asian Americans has serious consequences (in San Jose, … Continue reading →

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Guest Writer

It has been said before that we at GASP! love our sushi, and we’re not the only ones. One of the reasons it’s so loved around the world is that it just looks so much better than other food. This … Continue reading →

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Comedian Joe Wong’s Fourth Appearance on Letterman

Posted on April 3, 2012 by John

Wow, David Letterman must really like Joe Wong. Wong made his fourth appearance on The Late Show last Friday night. I saw Joe perform last Fall when he was in San Francisco and he remembered me when we first met … Continue reading →

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