January 2012
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Obesity and Asian Americans - The Office of... →
Filipino adults are 70% more likely to be obese as compared to the overall Asian population.
Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After... →
L.A. County takes step to promote exercise, reduce... →
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where was this when i was a teen??
I just stumbled upon mochi magazine whose tagline is “empowering asian american teenage girls.” Since 2008, they’ve issued a quarterly magazine on various topics such as relationships, technology, body, and even mistakes. Their articles are written by teens, college students, and young professionals. This hodge podge of folks concerned with creating a support network for Asian...
Reflections on MLK An Asian American Perspective -... →
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Free Car Seat for Filipina Moms?! →
ATTENTION FILIPINA MOTHERS with children aged 0-5 years old: You are invited to a CAR SEAT EDUCATION WORKSHOP taking place on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 12pm – 2pm at Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA). Income-eligible clients (household income of $80,000 or LESS) will be eligible to receive a FREE CAR SEAT (one per family). Please register by contacting Farzana Nayani at (213)...
UC-San Diego Voted Best College in America. Yale,... →
krysjill:
According to Forbes, I graduated from the 5th best college in America. =)
It’s about time college rankings were measured by its students & graduates’ contribution to the public good.
Forbes completely rails on Washington Monthly’s non-conventional college rankings. I don’t fully agree with either side. I applaud Washington Monthly’s attempt to recognize...
ERs that serve more blacks more likely to close in... →
Despite Crackdown, Philippines New Year Is Marred... →
Officials estimated that 476 people had suffered injuries during the celebrations, including 454 related to fireworks.
Stranger from Facebook gives a kidney to save... →
To Write Love on Her Arms: Behind The Scenes:... →
twloha:
Five. Four. Three. Two. One. The ball drops and fireworks. Resolutions are made. People scream and people kiss and is it possible to change? Is it really truly possible to leave the past behind? Welcome to Midnight. Another year comes to a close. Another year begins. With a moment…
For me, New Year’s Eve has never been about drinking it up and partying hard. It’s always been about being around family and loved ones. Counting down. Jumping up. Raising our glasses of Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider.
Do I love Vegas? Yes. But would I rather be there than with my family? No.
Vegas can take your money, kick you out of the club, and give you a severe...
December 2011
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2011: The Year of Hope
Even though my year is winding down in an unexpected way, I wanted to take the time to look back at the entire year. It’s been a monumental one… realizations of myself, my role in this world, and my impact on others. Going through each month, I’ve realized that I’ve made a lot of good memories this year. Next year, though, 2012 will be a the time to act on my faith, making...
The world may never know the truth about your...
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WatchSave Sessions! – IndieGoGo Fundraiser
UPDATE: So I was a bit late to this. Turns out their deadline was December 9… but they reached their goal! They even surpassed it! Congrats. :D
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Of all the organizations that hit me up for additional donations at year-end, one that I decided to help out was the Fistula Foundation. They sent a holiday card in the mail with a photo of the Ethiopian women at the new treatment center. The card included signatures from several women, as a reminder that there are real women whose lives are being changed because of the Fistula Foundation. They...
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Healthcare IT News: PwC predicts top 10 issues in... →
Here’s a taste of what I’ll be working on for the next four months. :)
Parents Angry after School Put Autistic Son in a... →
If this makes you angry, too, sign the petition at change.org.
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GOOD - People Are Awesome: The Teenage Girl Who's... →
Thick Dumpling Skin: How to Have a Fat-Talk-Free... →
thickdumplingskin:
From Dr. Robyn Silverman - click here for the full article
(1) Declare the Holiday Table a Fat Talk Free Zone: In Good Girls Don’t Get Fat, I talk about establishing a Fat Talk Free Zone in order to take charge of what kind of “talk” you surround yourself with on a daily basis….
WTFjkwan: One teachers approach to preventing... →
togetherforjacksoncountykids:
“It’s Okay to be Neither,” By Melissa Bollow Tempel
Alie arrived at our 1st-grade classroom wearing a sweatshirt with a hood. I asked her to take off her hood, and she refused. I thought she was just being difficult and ignored it. After breakfast we got…
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Overwhelmed with gratitude
I was running late to my flight. Of course on a Monday in late December there aren’t only the business folks traveling but a bunch of folks traveling home for the holidays. The security lines were extra long. I got randomly selected to get my laptop screened. Somehow I still was able to get to my spot in line a minute before they called A 31-60.
As I was walking toward the rear air stairs,...
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“Because love is an act of courage, not of fear, love is commitment to others. No...”
– paulo friere
peel pages: the flow from the heart →
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posted by Hatty
A big shout out to our friends from the ReWrite!
Come to “Nam-Jai”, the 2nd showcase of the up-and-coming Asian Pacific Islander spoken word artists and poets in San Francisco Bay Area this Friday, December 16. It’s going to be another awesome time of sharing stories,…
three quotes on love: “In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities.” —Janos Arnay
“Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not...
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Five Key Skills for... →
Emotional intelligence consists of five key skills, each building on the last:
Emotional intelligence (EQ) skill 1: The ability to quickly reduce stress.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) skill 2: The ability to recognize and manage your emotions.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) skill 3: The ability to connect with others using nonverbal communication.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) skill 4: The ability to...
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Emotional Intelligence - Stop Amygdala Hijacks →
Goleman calls this eruption an “amygdala hijack.” The amygdala is the center of the brain that controls this response, and also controls empathy; when it feels threatened, it can respond not just irrationally, but destructively. “When Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear, it was a very bad business decision - it cost him $3 million. It was an amgdyala hijack.”
Here...
Supercharge Your Productivity with Ultradian... →
For most people Ultradian Rhythms occur at intervals of 90-120 minutes throughout the whole day, during which they feel energized and are able to get things done. This is followed by a 30 minute stretch of low energy levels. Then the cycle starts again and you’re on your way towards another period of peak performance.
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“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders...”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Men, princess culture, and the sexualization of... →
Even though I’m done with the GRE, I haven’t had much free time to post on tumblr since the past two weeks were filled with work/travel/events. As an update, I’ve been in SF for work which has been pretty awesome. I’ve been traveling to Northern California on and off for the past two years, but this was my first time with a project in the city. My company’s San...
Princess Free Zone - PFZ BLOG - It's never too... →
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Focus on Inner Beauty
thickdumplingskin:
From Amy Harman, a a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who writes the blog Becoming a Better Woman from the Inside Out:
Here’s a little tip to help you focus on your inner beauty:
Think of 5 people you admire. Next, think of all the qualities you admire about these people. Now notice the things you truly admire.
Read the full post here.
Rag Trade: H&M Puts Real Model Heads On Fake... →
The bodies of most of the models H&M features on its website are computer-generated and “completely virtual,” the company has admitted. H&M designs a body that can better display clothes made for humans than humans can, then “dresses” it by drawing on its clothes, and digitally pastes on the heads…
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When an adult took standardized tests forced on... →
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wow and oy!
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rapisoffensive:
This was written by Marion Brady, veteran teacher, administrator, curriculum designer and author.
By Marion Brady
A longtime friend on the school board of one of the largest school systems in America did something that few public servants are willing to do. He took versions of his state’s high-stakes standardized...
It's an uphill climb for obese kids and their... →
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Medicare Anti-Obesity Initiative Triggers... →
“We should have a professional food industry that sees itself as a health care provider,” Cohen said. “Instead,we’re being encouraged to eat food that makes us sick.
ZING!