Category Archives: Lifestyles

Religion and Depression in Asian Youth

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jee

No matter how often Religion and Depression in Asian Youth – a topic that was blogged on 8Asians three years ago – is blogged about, written, or discussed, I’m not so sure we’ll come to a concrete, definitive conclusion. But … Continue reading →

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Personalized Wire Name Necklace

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Guest Writer

Necklaces are always simple and precious gifts that we all love to receive on any occasion. Fabulouswire on Etsy has made it easier to give away necklaces on the holidays with Custom Personalized Wire Name Necklaces ($16.99). The customizing and … Continue reading →

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Asian American DIY: The Kitchen Exhaust Fan

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Tim

If you’ve lived around Asian American immigrant households, especially Chinese ones, you’re already familiar with one side effect this has in the kitchen: There’s grease everywhere. It builds up over time, and it seems like no matter how much you … Continue reading →

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Wafu Japanese Vinaigrette

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Guest Writer

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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How To Be A Bad Asian: Flunk Your (Native) Language Course

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mihee

Life is hard enough as an Asian. Not all of us can get perfect SAT scores, graduate from medical school or trick out a Honda Civic. The pressure to embrace our culture remains but sometimes, we just don’t want to. How … Continue reading →

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MongQ Thai Tran “Le Rêve” 2012 Calendar

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

A new year means a new calendar and with 2012 supposedly being the last year, you might as well make this one count. This “Le Reve” 2012 Calendar by MongQThaiTran ($10.00) is straight out of any guy’s dream. And when … Continue reading →

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Year of the Dragon Sterling Charm Bracelet

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Guest Writer

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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Pequitobun “Bunny Likes Radish” Necklace

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Guest Writer

Some simple necklaces are made without a touch of fun. Fortunately, this “Bunny Likes Radish” necklace from Pequitobun is exactly the opposite. Meshing simplicity, style, and fun, this necklace is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face while matching … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: Korean Woman Scammed Korean Men Online

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Mihee

From LA Times: “Kim was arrested a week after falsely reporting, under a stolen identity, that she was the victim of domestic violence, according to a police news release. Police said that, on the basis of the report, Kim had a 44-year-old … Continue reading →

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Westernized Chinese Food and Westernized Chinese People

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Calvin The Montreal Gazette published an article in November about “vintage Chinese restaurants” in that city, meaning the “dying breed” of restaurants that served Canadian Chinese cuisine. These days, writing on Westernized Chinese food (see my review of Banquet … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food & Drink, Lifestyles, Observations | 31 Comments

Fit by Kyzido Sunglasses

Posted on January 6, 2012 by sachi

Here at GASP!, we often get the chance to try out great products by designers and shops. Recently, we were given the opportunity to try out several pairs of sunglasses from Fit by Kyzido. The company creates Asian fit sunglasses … Continue reading →

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“Asian Glow” Increases Risk of Esophageal Cancer

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Mary

After consecutive months of holiday celebrations by getting wasted followed by nasty hangovers the next day…does this sound familiar to any of you? Had it ever cross your mind why your friends or you have Asian glow and others don’t? … Continue reading →

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