Asiance Magazine - MAY 2008

Hollywood Chinese

jaymie — Mon, 26 May 2008 20:57:06 +0000

Growing up in San Francisco's Chinatown during the 1960's, Chinese-American filmmaker Arthur Dong watched plenty of low-budget Chinese films from Hong Kong at the neighborhood theater. But the film that helped spark his imagination and inspire his love for cinema was the English-language Asian-American musical film Flower Drum Song starring Nancy Kwan and James Shigeta.

CNN's Betty Nguyen

jaymie — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:30:01 +0000

Since joining CNN in 2004, Betty has covered major national and global events, including Hurricane Katrina and the South Asian tsunami. Most recently, she reported on Pope Benedict XVI’s historic trip to New York and went on a month-long assignment in Africa.

Commitment Hoes vs Commitment Phobes (Part 2)

jaymie — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:01:41 +0000

There I was standing on line at my favorite coffee shop when all of a sudden the guy in front of me turned around and asked what I was going to order. I was shocked and partially annoyed at his forwardness, mostly because I'm about as chipper as Cruella De Vil at 7:30 on a Monday Morning without at least a small hit of my favorite drug-Caffeine.

Natural Disaster

jaymie — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:25:43 +0000

Monday morning, May 12, 2008. “Thousands Killed by Huge China Quake,” the CNN headline reads. I’ve just taken a midterm, and I’m ready to clamber into the comfort of down feathers, but the news on my open Firefox browser raises quite the alarm.

Motoko on how to make your own foundation

jaymie — Sun, 11 May 2008 07:17:26 +0000

Motoko answers how to make your own organic foundation

Skincare specialist Yoshiko Roth answers your questions

jaymie — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:38:47 +0000

Camellia Oil (called “Tsubaki” Oil in Japan), is widely used in Japan for areas including hair care, body care, nail care and even cooking in some parts of Japan. While it is hailed for its nourishing properties and giving hair beautiful shine, evidence of actually promoting hair growth is limited.

Kristi Yamaguchi skating and dancing into American hearts

jaymie — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:23:04 +0000

Kristi Yamaguchi skating and dancing into American hearts

jaymie — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:56:05 +0000

It’s been 16 years since Kristi Yamaguchi skated into the hearts of Americans by winning the Olympic Gold Medal in Albertville, France. She is at it again, dancing into American hearts each week on the hit show Dancing with the Stars. Kristi and her equally gorgeous partner Mark Ballas have received the highest scores each week (except once) and seem set to win this year’s Dancing with the Star’s crown.

Jane Le: Committed

jaymie — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:54:27 +0000

I first met Jane Le several years ago, when she auditioned for my martial arts short, Safe. She gave a very nice read, and since then, I’ve always wanted to work with her. So it was with great pleasure that I asked her to stand in front of my still camera.

Bulgogi Buffalo Burger

jaymie — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:10:32 +0000

If there exists an edible that epitomizes the experience of being an American born Korean raised in Southern California, it is the Bulgogi Buffalo Burger. Imagine a 1/2 lb bulgogi-style seasoned slab of all-organic, grass-fed, free-range American buffalo meat topped with grilled onions, melted cheddar, crisp bean sprouts, crunchy purple cabbage, fragrant perilla leaves, pungent kimchi, and spicy jalapeños nestled between a roasted brown rice bun with a dollop of kochujang ketchup on the side. The bison burger meat is flavored with typical Asian seasonings of soy sauce and garlic but given an unconventional shot of Korean green plum wine, maesil ju. The Bulgogi Buffalo Burger also prominently features kochujang, fermented hot pepper paste and kimchi, spicy fermented napa cabbage- two national Korean foods, according to the Korean government. With your bulgogi, bap, and banchan in burger form, you can manhandle your Korean meal and sink your teeth in the good old fashioned American way!

Sarawanee Tanatanit: Ballerina Extraordinair

jaymie — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:48:53 +0000

Like most little girls, American Ballet Theater ballet dancer, Sarawanee Tanatanit, had always dreamed of being a dancer. Coming from Thailand, where ballet is a rare dance form and is not considered as a stable profession, Tanatanit didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dream.

Dating Q&A

jaymie — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:11:08 +0000

I'm just your average Asian American living in a city I love and living a generally fabulous existence. I have no PhD or degrees on my wall, but I've logged enough hours giving advice to consider myself a self-proclaimed expert. So when the opportunity to offer my advice to the masses arose, I jumped at the chance. No problem too big or small, ask me anything-I'm here to help!

Sonny Bonoho: Hip-Hop’s Breath of Fresh Air

jaymie — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:38:21 +0000

If you aren’t familiar with the name Sonny Bonoho, then you may have an inkling of a memory regarding the distinctive and entertaining personality who has opened up for famous music acts like Twista, Cassie, Sean Kingston, and 2 Live Crew – just to name a few. Since the age of six, Sonny Thongoulay (a.k.a. Sonny Bonoho) has been indulging in the world of hip-hop music.

Investing: Managing Your Trade with Stop

jaymie — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:26:20 +0000

In early April, a friend of mine called. My friend, who we’ll call Sally, was concerned that Huntsman, a stock I had recommended in a previous article, had dropped. She told me she had purchased 200 shares of Huntsman at $23.81. Yet by early April, the stock was dropping. On April 3, it had fallen to $22.71. By April 9, the stock was at $22.11. Here’s a recent chart of the stock:

That Magic Number

jaymie — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:53:34 +0000

When you’re comfortable enough with your significant other, you get to that point where you can ask and tell each other almost anything, including what sort of kinky things you’ve done in the past, fetishes, fantasies, and that infamous number. It’s that magic number that we’re all curious about yet cringe at the very thought of it- the number of sexual partners you had in the past.