Monthly Archives: January 2012

iKoa Phone Case

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

Everyone with an iPhone tries to find the right case for them–soft or hard? What color? A full case, or just a skin? With this iKoa Phone Case ($179), there’s a beautiful option available. Featuring a hidden compartment for a … Continue reading →

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Meet Heejun Han, Your (Rumored) American Idol Semi-Finalist

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Ernie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C4Xtlo6lCnQ#! Oh man, remember when we started posting about the token Asian American contestants on American Idol when people regularly watched the show? Yeah, I don’t either. But hey, why break the trend now? This years rumored American Idol 11 … Continue reading →

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To The White Guy Who Tried To Give Me Pointers On How To Snag A White Guy

Posted on January 20, 2012 by akrypti

To the white guy who tried to give me pointers on how to snag a white guy: My professional obligation in the context at hand was to convince you to sign a contract that would fork over half a million … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Discrimination, Lifestyles, Observations, WTF | 33 Comments

Bonnie Tsui & “The Changing Face of America’s Chinatowns”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by tinabot

Bonnie Tsui’s book The Changing Face of America’s Chinatowns is an analysis of the dynamics of Chinatown’s shifting population of immigrants of various Asian heritage origins, including the ones who are economically enticed to go back to their heritage countries. … Continue reading →

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Top Chef’s Dale Talde Opens New Restaurant Appropriately Named Talde In Brooklyn

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Moye

Dale Talde of Top Chef hasn’t been forgotten yet. His pan-Asian restaurant, Talde (Wow, where did he get that name?) is officially a go in New York. Gothamist has a sneak peek: “The restaurant is now officially up and running, … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Master Teaches Dance

Posted on January 20, 2012 by John

Every once in a while, I’ll get an email or a blog posting about a commercial I blogged about, like the McDonald’s commercial. The actor I highlighted, Vince Foster, sent a shout out thanking for profiling him and wanted to … Continue reading →

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Safari Fall Wing Tote

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Guest Writer

Every season, fashion magazines tell us that there’s a new bag in style–hobo, clutch, cross-body–and it’s hard to know if your purchase is really going to make it for the long haul. Luckily, there’s something that’s always in style: giving … Continue reading →

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LAST CHANCE: $50 American Express Year of the Dragon Gift Card Giveaway

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jozjozjoz

Hey everyone – you have just 1 hour left to enter our Giveaway to win a $50 American Express Year of the Dragon Gift Card provided by 8Asians and American Express!

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Asian American DIY: How to Add Your Own Heated Toilet Seat and Bidet

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Tim

If you’ve ever been to Japan you should already be familiar with the “bidet toilet seat,” an all-in-one toilet seat that has a heated water spray and often also a heated seat as well as an air dryer. These bidet … Continue reading →

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Photoshop Fridge Magnets

Posted on January 19, 2012 by sachi

In this era of overwhelmingly awesome technology, it’s no surprise that some people want to have a little bit of technology everywhere they go. Enter these Photoshop Fridge Magnets ($25 for a set of 11). On your fridge, they add … Continue reading →

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Pokeball Coasters

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Guest Writer

Here at GASP! we think that everything in life can be improved with a little bit of Pokemon. Last time we brought you a Pokemon Cartridge Soap for your bathroom. Today we bring you something that would go great in … Continue reading →

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