Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Differences Between Asian Americans And Third Culture Kids

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Guest Writer

This guest article was originally published here and has been reposted with permission. By Daniel I was asked anonymously about the differences and similarities between TCKs (third culture kids) and Asian Americans. The person pointed out that they share some … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Silence: Vagina Monologues and Domestic Violence

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Guest Writer

by Erin Jerri Malonzo Pangilinan I am a domestic violence survivor. It’s hard to have courage to speak these words to my family and close friends, let alone write that sentence for publication. I was afraid to talk about it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Discrimination, Entertainment, Family, Lifestyles, The Arts | 3 Comments

Banks Introduce ATM Machines in Myanmar

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Mary

We are all familiar with the automated teller machine (ATM). It is a machine we use to withdraw and deposit money and it doesn’t take a genius to operate. However, this is actually a privilege that we have such a … Continue reading →

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Why Indian Americans Dominate Spelling Bees

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jasmine

With the 2012 Scripps Spelling Bee having taken place this week, this recent NPR story about how and why Indian-American students appear to dominate the annual bee is a fascinating read: “Indian-American spelling successes have also been fueled in recent years … Continue reading →

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Gordon Hirabayashi Posthumously Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Posted on June 1, 2012 by John

This past Tuesday, President Obama bestowed upon 13 individuals the highest honor the United States can bestow to a civilian, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Among the distinguished group of recipients was Gordon Hirabayashi: “Along with some Americans more famous … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Dominate The Motel Business

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Jeff

While one hears much about Asian Americans in tech, an area where Asian Americans dominate the American business world is the motel industry, where over half all U.S.  motels are owned by Asian Americans and the majority of those are … Continue reading →

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