Category Archives: Lifestyles

MyNinja! Classic Black Tee

Posted on December 20, 2011 by sachi

If there’s one thing people assume Asians are, its a ninja. Take back the stereotype with one of these Classic Black Men’s Tee ($18) by MyNinja! About the company, they say: MyNinja! will never be a design, nor a shirt, … Continue reading →

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How Vietnamese and Indian Immigrants become American

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Jeff

There are some who argue that becoming American means giving abandoning the culture from you come. Caroline B. Brettell and Deborah Reed-Danahay, say otherwise, based on their study of immigrant communities in Texas. How then do these communities become American? … Continue reading →

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“Good Asian Driver” Tee

Posted on December 20, 2011 by sachi

We’ve all heard the stereotype: Asians are bad drivers. From personal experience, this isn’t true (although, if everyone thinks he’s an above average driver then 50% of people are wrong). So show off your pride in your driving with this … Continue reading →

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Missing Chapters in Iris Chang’s “The Chinese in America”

Posted on December 20, 2011 by tinabot

Iris Chang’s book The Chinese in America is one of the very few books that chronicles a major Asian American community, the Chinese Americans. Of course, no one book could fully capture the incredible diversity of the Chinese American category … Continue reading →

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Sabo Kappa Cactus Plushie Air Freshener

Posted on December 19, 2011 by sachi

Nobody wants to see an air freshener lying around. There’s an entire industry dedicated to hiding them. This Sabo Kappa Cactus Plushie Air Freshener ($19.75) takes a new route: it is plainly visible, but so confusing that people will never … Continue reading →

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Martin Hsu’s “Lily’s Kitty” Print

Posted on December 19, 2011 by sachi

When it comes to decorating, it’s fairly expected to have a print of Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Monet’s lilies. Why not show off your unique taste with this Miyazaki-inspired print by Martin Hsu, entitled Lily’s Kitty ($25). Each print … 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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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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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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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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