Category Archives: Lifestyles

Iwako Zoo Animals Eraser Set

Posted on December 12, 2011 by sachi

Sometimes, it seems like the last time we used a pencil was in high school. Maybe that’s for the better, now that there are so many cute Iwako erasers, like this Zoo Animals Set ($5.54). Featuring seven take-apart erasers in … Continue reading →

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Zoku Single Pop Maker

Posted on December 9, 2011 by sachi

In the world of trendy food, there were cupcakes. And then there were cake pops. And now you can make your own decorated frozen pops at home with this Zoku Single Pop Maker ($24.95). Their blog gives you all the … Continue reading →

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Chinese-Taiwanese Familial Relations

Posted on December 9, 2011 by akrypti

It has not been easy for my Taiwanese family and my Chinese in-laws to understand each other. That is a gross understatement and for now we’ll leave it at that and table the wildly contentious, high-tension stories for another time. … Continue reading →

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MyNinja! Classic Black Tee

Posted on December 9, 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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Nightline Features Simple Pickup Artists

Posted on December 9, 2011 by John

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player I was watching Nightline the other night, and for some reason, they decided to do a segment on “pick up artists,” specifically Simple Pickup, a group of three mid-twenty-something-looking , Jason, Jesse and Kong – … Continue reading →

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GOTM!: Stocking Stuffers Under $25

Posted on December 8, 2011 by sachi

Another month is here, so it’s time for Goodies of the Month! (GOTM!). Now that it’s officially December, here are some stocking stuffers to help you take a whack at your Christmas list. Check out the entire list on our … Continue reading →

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Pakistani Actress Veena Malik Sues FHM India Over Nude Photos

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Janice

Veena Malik, a Pakistani actress and comedian who is considered a feminist figure and household name in her country, is suing FHM India magazine for £1.27 million for its December cover photo of her, which she alleges was morphed and … Continue reading →

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TC Charton Sunglasses

Posted on December 8, 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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The Walking Dead: Glenn & Maggie Fall for Each Other

Posted on December 8, 2011 by John

My first post on Glenn and Maggie’s “one night stand” on AMC’s The Walking Dead was a bit tongue in cheek, kind of stating that the only way an Asian American man could “get” a white woman was if we … Continue reading →

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Threadless “When Pandas Attack” T-Shirt

Posted on December 7, 2011 by sachi

Pandas are among the cutest animals in the world (next to, of course, kittens, koalas, and shiba inu puppies). They sneeze and scare their mothers, eat bamboo, and…oh my gosh, is that a panda on the offensive? Discover a new … Continue reading →

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89% of Indian Women Carrying Girls “Opted For Abortion”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Ernie

Via the National Review: “Dr. Sunita Puri […] who practices in the Bay Area, wanted to find out why so many immigrant Indian women in the United States were so eager to find out the sex of their unborn children, … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: Woman Charged With Dousing Ex-Husband With Boiling Water

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jeff

Jesusa Tatad was charged with torture after dousing her ex-husband with boiling water and later hitting him in the head with baseball bat. Prosecutors say that she attacked him in the home they still shared after believing that her ex … Continue reading →

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