Category Archives: Lifestyles

DUDE WTF ASIA: Thai Beautician Slaps The Pretty Into Her Clients

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Moye

http://youtu.be/5aSBsWwJ50E Per Gizmodo, women in Thailand can skip the plastic surgery and instead, get the breast size and liposuction that they’ve always dreamed of by getting the crap beaten out of them. Some say that beauty is pain but I … 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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Hug Me Slug

Posted on September 21, 2011 by sachi

Usually, slugs are one of the things that you absolutely want to stay away from (unless you’re armed with a hefty dose of salt). But with these personalized Hug Me Slugs ($34), you might just change your tune. You get … Continue reading →

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APA Neighborhood San Marino Gets Papered with White Separatist Literature

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Ken The community of San Marino, the affluent neighborhood in the San Gabriel valley of California was papered with white separatist literature recently, with a resident reporting that her and her neighbors found postcards placed in their mailboxes calling … Continue reading →

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“Can You Speak English?”

Posted on September 21, 2011 by William

I have an Australian accent. Having lived in Australia for over 20 years, I’ve surprised people when I meet then face-to-face after talking to them over the phone and we usually have the following exchange:

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Hug Me Slug

Posted on September 21, 2011 by sachi

Usually, slugs are one of the things that you absolutely want to stay away from (unless you’re armed with a hefty dose of salt). But with these personalized Hug Me Slugs ($34), you might just change your tune. You get … Continue reading →

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Facebook’s Most Common Users Are Asian American Young Adult Females

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ernie

Via Times of India: “Based on the profile of the type of Internet user who is most likely to use Facebook by the Nielsen report, the person is an Asian-American female between the age of 18 and 34, lives in … Continue reading →

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Ninja Cat Cellphone Charm

Posted on September 20, 2011 by sachi

Jump…Kick…Climb…this is Ninja Mau! A ninja cat who knows all kinds of ninja skills and he is SUPER strong. Don’t try to fight him because you will not win. Be careful when he is sleepy or sleeping…don’t wake him up! … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Asian Dog Breeds

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

I love dogs. Probably more than people. Actually, I love my dog, Rabbit (that’s him in the above picture) much more than people. Let’s put it this way, if Rabbit was trapped in a fire and almost anyone else were … Continue reading →

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Ninja Cat Cellphone Charm

Posted on September 20, 2011 by sachi

Jump…Kick…Climb…this is Ninja Mau! A ninja cat who knows all kinds of ninja skills and he is SUPER strong. Don’t try to fight him because you will not win. Be careful when he is sleepy or sleeping…don’t wake him up! … Continue reading →

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Giant Robot Issue #68

Posted on September 19, 2011 by sachi

You follow 8Asians for your APA news, but who do you turn to for your Asian and Asian American pop culture? The last issue of Giant Robot ($4.99) will give you the satisfaction of holding the glossy pictures in your … Continue reading →

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APA Faith Matters: Rita Nakashima Brock, Faith Voices for the Common Good

Posted on September 19, 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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