Category Archives: Lifestyles

Austrailian Radio Documentary On Deported Cambodian American Immigrant Children

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Ernie

From ABC (Australia) Radio: “Tens of thousands of Cambodians fled the Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s and ended up in refugee camps on the Thai border. Some of those families were resettled in the United States and their children … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Current Events, Lifestyles, Politics | Leave a comment

iKoa Phone Case

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

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 →

Posted in Shopping | Comments Off on iKoa Phone Case

To The White Guy Who Tried To Give Me Pointers On How To Snag A White Guy

Posted on January 20, 2012 by akrypti

To the white guy who tried to give me pointers on how to snag a white guy: My professional obligation in the context at hand was to convince you to sign a contract that would fork over half a million … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Discrimination, Lifestyles, Observations, WTF | 33 Comments

Bonnie Tsui & “The Changing Face of America’s Chinatowns”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by tinabot

Bonnie Tsui’s book The Changing Face of America’s Chinatowns is an analysis of the dynamics of Chinatown’s shifting population of immigrants of various Asian heritage origins, including the ones who are economically enticed to go back to their heritage countries. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Business, Education, Family, History | 3 Comments

Safari Fall Wing Tote

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Guest Writer

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 →

Posted in Shopping | Comments Off on Safari Fall Wing Tote

LAST CHANCE: $50 American Express Year of the Dragon Gift Card Giveaway

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jozjozjoz

Hey everyone – you have just 1 hour left to enter our Giveaway to win a $50 American Express Year of the Dragon Gift Card provided by 8Asians and American Express!

Posted in (simple), Promotions, Shopping | Leave a comment

Asian American DIY: How to Add Your Own Heated Toilet Seat and Bidet

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Tim

If you’ve ever been to Japan you should already be familiar with the “bidet toilet seat,” an all-in-one toilet seat that has a heated water spray and often also a heated seat as well as an air dryer. These bidet … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Lifestyles | 1 Comment

Photoshop Fridge Magnets

Posted on January 19, 2012 by sachi

In this era of overwhelmingly awesome technology, it’s no surprise that some people want to have a little bit of technology everywhere they go. Enter these Photoshop Fridge Magnets ($25 for a set of 11). On your fridge, they add … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Decor | 2 Comments

Pokeball Coasters

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Guest Writer

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 →

Posted in Food, Home Decor | Leave a comment

Mini Sushi Staplers

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Guest Writer

Here at GASP!, we do so ever love our sushi–everything from sushi pillows to t-shirts and even sushi earrings. This time we offer you mini sushi staplers ($5.00 each) that will go great on any sushi-lover’s desk. Available in Tuna, … Continue reading →

Posted in Shopping | Comments Off on Mini Sushi Staplers

Asians Behaving Badly: Pinkberry Co-Founder Arrested For Beating Homeless Man

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Moye

Usually when you take a cold, delicious bite of Pinkberry frozen yogurt, you don’t think about tire irons and homeless people. But maybe you will now, thanks to the latest news that the co-founder of the (still kinda) popular fro-yo … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Food & Drink, Lifestyles, WTF | 17 Comments