Category Archives: Lifestyles

8Questions with Eugene Liu: Where Are The Asian Conservatives?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by akrypti

Lately I’ve been surrounded by liberals. My friends, most family members, co-workers, and colleagues at the non-profits and institutions I serve lean decidedly left. So imagine my elation when I stumbled across Eugene Liu, founder of AsianConservatives.com. Liu is a … Continue reading →

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“Hez the Pirate” Leather Keychain

Posted on September 28, 2011 by sachi

Though “Talk Like a Pirate Day” was last week, it’s never a bad time to talk about pirates. With this Hez the Pirate keychain ($22.90), you’ll always have the opportunity to launch into your side of the Pirates vs. Ninjas … Continue reading →

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Is Tofu Terrific or Terrible?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Jeff

I like tofu, and I often choose it in place of meat or featured in dishes like mapo tofu.  I have always thought of it as healthy meat substitute.  I then came across this article titled “Health food or Dietary … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: 4-pack of Tickets to Formula Drift – Round 7, “Title Fight” in Irwindale, CA (L.A.)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 9/30/11: Congrats to our winners Kuka & Chuck d! Here it is… it all comes down to the “TITLE FIGHT” for the Formula DRIFT Championship. The Toyota Speedway at Irwindale is known as the “House of Drift.” The legendary … Continue reading →

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APA Faith Matters: Bruce Reyes-Chow, 218th Moderator of General Assembly, Presbyterian Church

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Mihee

APA Faith Matters is a periodic interview of Asian Pacific American (APA) leaders in various religious contexts. It highlights those leaders who are passionate about social justice issues that matter to APA communities and work from within their religious contexts … Continue reading →

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Small Rain Necklace

Posted on September 27, 2011 by sachi

Big, chunky necklaces aren’t always our thing. So this Small Rain Necklace ($70) by Chorthip Lagnese caters perfectly to our desire for a simple yet eye-catching necklace. Lagnese is a jewelry designer from Thailand, but is currently based in New … Continue reading →

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Club KT Shibuya Store Opens As DJ Hello Kitty Spins To Japanese Teenagers

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ben

In Japan, Sanrio opened Club KT Shibuya, a new store for Hello Kitty merchandise. But this isn’t your typical Sanrio shop. “Teenagers want to experience club culture for themselves, but they are not allowed to go into places where alcohol … Continue reading →

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Kotetsu Open Leg Mouse Pad — Tiger & Bunny

Posted on September 26, 2011 by sachi

This is one of the more unique items we’ve seen in our dealings with Japanese anime fandom: a contoured mousepad featuring the fine backside of Tiger and Bunny protagonist Kotetsu T. Kaburagi. Produced by doujin circle Like A Purple, this … Continue reading →

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Talking and Conversing Like An American

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Tim

When I took my daughter to Taiwan when she was four years old, there was one aspect about our relationship that always surprised my relatives. It was the way I talked to my daughter and always asked her opinion on … Continue reading →

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How Asian American Parents Can Save Lives: Donate Cord Blood

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jeff

Thuy Diem Tran noticed that wherever she scratched, she would instantly get a rash.  “One day I was shopping and tried on lip gloss, pressing my lips together, and the next day my lips were black with bruising.”  She was … Continue reading →

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“Very Hungry Sushi” Tee

Posted on September 23, 2011 by sachi

As kids, reading picture books was a nightly ritual. Of particular favorite was Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. Now, we can relive those memories in a new way with the Very Hungry Sushi Tee ($24.66) from Red Bubble. The … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Umbrella

Posted on September 22, 2011 by sachi

Here at GASP!, we strongly believe in acknowledging your inner child every once in a while. So why not do so on every rainy day with this Hello Kitty Umbrella ($18)? This pastel umbrella will keep your head dry as … Continue reading →

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