Our1World and the Friends of Hue Foundation are joining hands to create a health-related public service video training workshop and production program. Young folks, ages 14 - 22, are invited to participate. Volunteers will be trained on how to use multimedia to tell effective and compelling health stories. The stories and additional media created in the course of the program … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunity: Produce a Health PSA with Our1World and Friends of Hue Foundation
Hip Hop: A New Trend in Elderly Exercise
Just when I thought I’d seen it all, I came across this video on CNN.com of Vietnam Television’s report on a (fairly new) exercise class taking place in Hanoi. Imagine this: a group of health-conscious locals working out together outdoors, being lead by a single instructor. No, they’re not practicing tai chi or aerobics. What makes this visual unique is that 1) this group … [Read more...] about Hip Hop: A New Trend in Elderly Exercise
Why Jeremy Lin Matters: Asian Male Image in the Media
Since he burst into the national consciousness just a week ago, basketball sensation and New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has proved that he’s just not any old underdog story. His is a very specific one. It leads me to a scene in the film “White Men Can’t Jump” where Wesley Snipes tells Woody Harrelson, “You can listen to Jimi (Hendrix), but you can't hear him.” Because to … [Read more...] about Why Jeremy Lin Matters: Asian Male Image in the Media
A Valentine to Sriracha
I have never been very enthusiastic about Valentine’s Day. Before you write me off as a misanthrope or a bitter old maid, let me assure you: I’m not that old. Just bitter. And I do like people, for the most part. Also, in second grade I found out that the holiday has its possible origins in the decapitation of a guy called St. Valentine (it was an act of martyrdom). Even … [Read more...] about A Valentine to Sriracha
Vietnam to Internet Entrepreneurs: Come Hither
The scenario: You're a tech savvy youngin' with the next billion dollar internet idea tucked in your pocket. It could be the next Groupon or Twitter. Maybe even the next Facebook. Whatever it is, it’s big. But you're in America and you're worried the market is getting saturated. Everyone and their 12-year-old cousin is developing apps and designing sites. There's something … [Read more...] about Vietnam to Internet Entrepreneurs: Come Hither