Vietnamese food is, in my opinion, one of the most exquisite cuisines in the world. Describing Vietnamese food would not be complete without talking about the herbs used. What makes Vietnamese food stand out is that it derives it’s flavor from vegetable and herbs rather than being fried in oil, making it fairly light but still savory. These herbs provide Vietnamese food with … [Read more...] about Torn, Tossed, Topped, Wrapped and/or Rolled! An Herbal Look at Vietnamese Cuisine
Three Ways Nonprofits Can Help You Land a Job in a Tough Economy
The economy is getting harder, especially for the unemployed. Companies have the power to choose among candidates, so much that many will not even consider unemployed workers, who are believed to be out of practice and less desirable. (NPR: The Hard Truth -Companies Don't Hire Unemployed) Until things change, younger workers or those that have been unemployed extensively need … [Read more...] about Three Ways Nonprofits Can Help You Land a Job in a Tough Economy
Apply to the Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund Today!
Hey all you college and soon-to-be college students, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) has just released the application for the 2012 -2013 scholarship cycle. If you're an Asian American student with at least a 2.7 GPA or if you recently earned your GED and are looking to further your education, the APIASF is a great way to ease the burden of … [Read more...] about Apply to the Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund Today!
Thank you, Steve Jobs
Just the other day, as I was coming home from my 5:00 pm boxing practice, I received a notification from my friend, “Rest in peace Steve Jobs.” At the moment, I was not sure what to make of that information. I was not saddened nor angry by his passing but rather simply apathetic by the whole situation. I thought to myself, “oh well life goes on” and casually slipped the … [Read more...] about Thank you, Steve Jobs
Where Future Cohorts of Vietnamese-American Doctors are in Demand
Vietnamese-American parents, like many other Asian-American parents, often push their children towards reputable professions, such as becoming engineers, lawyers, professors, and, of course, the often cited medical doctors. With the latter, those in the healthcare industry are certainly knowledgeable of the fact that general practitioners are currently being sought after in the … [Read more...] about Where Future Cohorts of Vietnamese-American Doctors are in Demand