Category Archives: Lifestyles

“Forever and Ever” by David Choi

Posted on November 24, 2011 by sachi

When we first started listening to David Choi’s latest CD, Forever and Ever ($7.99 on Amazon, $9.99 on iTunes, $11.99 for a physical CD), we could have sworn he was reading our minds. From the very first track, “Can’t Take … Continue reading →

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Zoku Single Pop Maker

Posted on November 24, 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-English Baby Blocks

Posted on November 23, 2011 by sachi

A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for…you get the idea. Growing up, learning English letters with blocks was simple. But what happens if you’re raising a baby in a bilingual household? Luckily, these Chinese English blocks … Continue reading →

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Victor Kings Sneakers

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Guest Writer

What’s an all-star b-boy to do after graduating from UC Irvine in Economics, winning Season 3 of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, dancing for such groups as LMFAO and releasing his own album? Why, create some swag sneakers of course. … Continue reading →

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Awkward Stock Photos of White People Teach Us About Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Ernie

Hey kids – so American Thanksgiving is this week, and you know what that means: a four day work holiday that’s all shopping malls and department stores now officially consider the foreplay to Christmas. While I’m only slightly cynical of … Continue reading →

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Taiwan Working To Legalize Prostitution

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mary

In early November, Taiwan revised the Social Order Maintenance Act in which prostitution is legal in designated red-light districts. However, no local governments have been willing to create these zones. This is a highly controversial matter and there are split … Continue reading →

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GR Angry Robot Baseball Hat

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sachi

Looking to expand your hat collection? What’s better than adding a new GR Angry Robot Baseball Hat ($22) to it? Its simple, snazzy and comfortable design will be fit for everyone and you’ll be the fresh kid on the block. … Continue reading →

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Sikh Teenager’s Rap Video Against Bullying Wins Contest, Showcased at Film Festival

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jeff

While Asian Americans are the most bullied students in school, among them Sikhs are a particularly tempting target, especially after 9/11 where they are often taunted with the label of “terrorist.  Gulshan Singh made “Let it Out” as an entry … Continue reading →

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Big Inari Sushi Kitty Pillow

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sachi

It’s been a long time since we featured an item focused on our favorite thing: sushi. So when we found this Big Inari Sushi Kitty Pillow ($29.99), we had to jump on the opportunity. Measuring a whopping 14 inches across, … Continue reading →

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Nintendo Controller Tracksuit

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Guest Writer

As winter nears, it’s harder and harder to show your personality, especially since geeky clothes are usually limited to things like t-shirts. Sure, you could buy a geeky hoodie but a track-suit is all the more fashionable. This Nintendo Controller … Continue reading →

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Asian Egg Donors In High Demand

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Tim

If you’ve been trying to have children without success, and you’ve investigated IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), then it’s probably not a surprise to you that there are fees associated with acquiring eggs from an egg donor. It’s probably also not … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Tee

Posted on November 18, 2011 by sachi

Here at GASP!, we often post shirts that are cute, funny, or just plain cool. This Kung Fu Tee ($15) Tee by Asian Crew Clothing, however, sends a message: as Asian Americans, we are not our stereotypes. Asian Crew is … Continue reading →

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