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Microsoft “Year of the Dragon” Wireless Mouse

With the Chinese New Year approaching, many are preparing for the Year of the Dragon. The last time it rolled around in 2000, the internet was in its infancy. With 56k modems, phone lines, and long loading times, you had … Continue reading

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Hard Boiled Egg Mold for Bento Decoration

Bento boxes are a great way to “fun-up” mealtime. These cute little Hard Boiled Egg Molds ($2.80) by Kotobuki form and imprint hard boiled eggs into shapes like bunnies, bears, fishys, or “zoom zooms “ (aka “cars” for those of you … Continue reading

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“When I was a kid” Short Story Collection

Now that the holidays are over, we can be sure that our parents will put away the embarrassing stories for another year (we were only three and it wasn’t that bad…) But that doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy the … Continue reading

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Handcrafted “Oswald” Wooden Sunglasses

The retro silhouette of the Wayfarer sunglasses has come back in style, but the signature black plastic is getting old fast. So get your hands on these handcrafted wooden shades (as shown, $145) by Shwood Eyewear. This Portland-based company uses … Continue reading

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Wafu Japanese Vinaigrette

A New Year means a new diet and an easy way to make dieting easier is accompanying a nice salad with a good dressing. These Wafu Japanese Vinaigrettes ($20.00 for a 4-pack of 9.8 oz bottles) puts a new spin … Continue reading

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Year of the Dragon Sterling Charm Bracelet

Transitioning to a new year also means a transition in the Chinese zodiac year.  This year is the year of the dragon.  Whether or not you were born during the year of the dragon, this Year of the Dragon Sterling … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year Lanterns

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and it is always great to decorate your home with nice little lanterns.  Oriental Furniture offers a set of Chinese New Year Lanterns ($18.00 for a set of 12) that can be … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year “Angry Birds” Red Packets

While you may be familiar those generic red envelopes issued by banks and supermarkets, we think it’s time to upgrade this Chinese New Year tradition and bring it into the 21st century. Why not break the status quo and wish … Continue reading

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iKoa Phone Case

Everyone with an iPhone tries to find the right case for them–soft or hard? What color? A full case, or just a skin? With this iKoa Phone Case ($179), there’s a beautiful option available. Featuring a hidden compartment for a … Continue reading

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Safari Fall Wing Tote

Every season, fashion magazines tell us that there’s a new bag in style–hobo, clutch, cross-body–and it’s hard to know if your purchase is really going to make it for the long haul. Luckily, there’s something that’s always in style: giving … Continue reading

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Pokeball Coasters

Here at GASP! we think that everything in life can be improved with a little bit of Pokemon. Last time we brought you a Pokemon Cartridge Soap for your bathroom. Today we bring you something that would go great in … Continue reading

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White Tigers: Being Caught Between Western And Asian Cultures

By Louis I was speaking to one of my professors that only until recently I have gained tremendous respect for. His philosophy when he first came to Canada as a new immigrant was to completely immerse himself in a new … Continue reading

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