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ASIA TALK005 Fast + Furious – Jade Motorsports007 AT LAST – Asian-American ‘hip-hopapella’

ASIA NEWS009 Chinese Bridge for American Schools016 The 2006 International Buddha’s Light Young Adult Conference019 Hideki Matsui #55

ASIA TRAVEL 012 Baguio: The Summer Capital of the Philippines

ASIA CULTURE017 Between Ignorance and Enlightenment020 Halloween Special: Yokai & Chinese Ghost 022 Dressing the Part – Korean Hanbok042 Japanese supplementary school in Orlando

ASIA EATS024 Review – Pho Hoa027 Restaurant Guide

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ASIA MOVIE028 Infernal Affairs = The Departed

ASIA HEALTH039 Vovinam Vietnamese Martial Arts046 Nutrition and Exercise: Healthy Balance for a Healthy Heart

ASIA TREND018 Unique products from Japan036 Life in Style041 Hot as Pho

ASIA BUSINESS030 Real Estate, Where is it going?031 Tradeshow Highlights in Asia032 Network orlando034 The Art of War

COMMUNITY NEWS010 Tour of Asia – ASA, UCF 043 Classified & Asian Associations048 Têt Trung Thu – VASA, UCF049 Têt Trung Thu – in Tampa045 Local Events and Activities

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Dear Asia Trend Readers!Greetings into October!October is one of my favorite times of the year – this month marks the beginning of the fall season, a huge lineup of events & festivities, and the celebration of yet another issue of the latest in Asian American arts, cultures and events-right here in Central Florida!In this issue, we bring you the scenic beauty of Baguio City in the Philippines, a closer look at the Korean national costume, and a self defense course that is the Vietnamese Martial Arts. We also give you the most comprehensive coverage on local events- including the Moon Festival Celebration, Halloween - Japanese and Chinese style, Network Orlando, and an exclusive on Central Florida’s very own, Jade Crew, the inspiration behind their passion and talent for motorsports. Check out the Life in Style section this month for a 411 on maintaining your fabulous mane throughout the rainy day season, the newest must haves for your fall beauty kit. And fi nally, a look at the latest music and movies behind the Asian entertainment scene. As Asia Trend is incessantly growing, we recognize the amazing feedback and support from all our readers. Please continue to send us your invaluable ideas and contributions, in keeping the original inspiration for an alli-ance for Central Florida Asian Americans alive. A warm thank you, again and again, to all our readers for making Asia Trend what it is today. Our website, www.asiatrendmagazine.com, is approaching its 10,000 hits mark, which would not have been possible without you. A warm October to everyone!!!Suzy Guttler – Contributing Editor

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Vuong Nguyen is a 20 year old marketing major at the University of Central Florida. In high school he served as a Board of Directors rep-resentative for the “truth” campaign and helped design the tv commer-cials, fl yers, and statewide events that targeted peers to fi ght against the big tobacco companies. Vuong also participated in state wide fi lm competitions where he placed four 1st place awards and the best of show award for a documentary labeled Public vs Private schools that he and his twin brother made. Currently Vuong is part owner of a real-estate com-pany named Sun Meridian and the photographer for UCF’s Vietnamese American Student Associa-tion and the Asian Pacifi c American Coalition.

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Tell us a little bit about Jade Motorsports.

We were offi cially established on October 11, 1997 in Orlando, Florida. Since establish-ment, Jade Motorposrts has had an outstand-ing track record at winning awards, and titles in addition to receiving industry, media, and public recognition for representing the sports compact scene on the East Coast.

From the very beginning when were a bunch of snot-nosed kids doing parking lot car shows, we’ve always supported and will continue to support/promote the ever growing industry and the scene it nurtures.

What sets you apart from other car clubs, regionally and nationally?

We have the ability to create new and trend setting methods to promote the East Coast sports compact scene while still excelling at current trends and vehicles of promotions.

How have your members come together to establish such a strong passion?

We believe the main attribute that makes us so unique is that we are all true friends who share the same passion. The original members have been friends/brothers for over a decade. We are not just a group of people who met at a car show or talked in a website forum and decided to become a team. We are a family who has outlasted practically any crew in the scene’s history and have success-fully stayed on top, forever evolving to meet the demands of the ever changing scene.

What are some of your past accomplishments in the sport?

JM has taken home 13 best crew awards in a row over two seasons including the coveted Hot Import Nights Best Crew awards winning back to back to back in multiple states. If you take a look at our 9 year history,

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If Hot Import Nights ever starts classifying show teams as profes-sional or amateur, The Jade Crew would be the professionals.

–Ben Duen, writer for Import Tuner Magazine

Asia Trend recognizes the diverse talents of Asian Americans in our community, and fi nds a unique story behind members of Jade Motorsports in their aspirations for original passion in the East Coast compact scene, a sport that has become an international phenomenon.

By Suzy Guttler

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Jade is arguably the single most “winningest” crew in Import Car Show history.

Tell us a little about the publicity Jade has created?

Recently, we have acquired massive media exposure and to our credit, Jade had eleven features in various national and international magazines in this year alone including publications in Japan. In addition to the print media, we have been featured on Speedvision, Car Crazy, a number of DVD movies, and have worked with John Singleton and Universal Pictures on the motion picture, “2 Fast 2 Furious” in having our cars featured in the fi lm and displayed at the premiere.

What are some events to be looking out for in Florida this year?

2006 is a light year as far as Florida events go. This year we are getting a Battle for the Imports, and the two Hot Import Nights, one happened July 8th, 2006, which was a huge success, and the other happening in Miami, coming up December 16th, 2006.

What else is keeping the boys busy these days?

Over the last few years, Jade has started to become much more involved on the other side of the industry. Jade members have been used as consultants and advisors for major corporations, some are involved in re-tail stores like Racing Zone Autohouse, oth-ers have positions in companies like Mackin, Volk Racing, Valvoline, and some are even part of the media covering the scene.

What’s coming up for Jade in the near future?

Look for a major revision on the Jade website, expect to see a number of fresh new Jade project cars, keep your eyes peeled for a potential interview on Discovery Channel, don’t be surprised to see a Jade drift car tear-ing up the circuit, and look forward to some-thing BIG for Jade’s 10 year anniversary in 07.

Is Jade open to new members?

Everyone and anyone is welcomed to join. There are however a few things we look at.

How can someone become a part of Jade?

Attend the Jade meetings, show dedication, and win a show. Every situation has been different. All that we can suggest to you is, talk to us and you’ll learn why. For more questions, or if you would like to join us at one of our meetings, please email [email protected] with “Jade Meeting” in the subject line, or check out the website: www.jadecrew.com.

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Based out of Los Angeles, CA, it was the love of music and singing that brought the four of them together along with the help and vi-sion of actress, Ming-Na (ER, Joy Luck Club) and producer Eric Zee. They represent the many diverse cultures of Asian-Americans, including Chinese, Korean and Cambodian and all are very proud of their Asian-Ameri-can heritage. They are also all bi-lingual.

AT LAST has appeared in concerts with Justin Timberlake, Destiny’s Child and Boyz II Men, and have performed on such noted shows as “It’s Showtime at the Apollo”, Ed McMahon’s “Next Big Star” and “The Wayne Brady Show,” but most people would know them from their competition on NBC’s “Amer-ica’s Got Talent.”

Asia Trend Magazine correspondent Cuong Thiet Le got a hold of AT LAST for an exclusive interview, believe it or not, through MySpace.com, here’s what went down.

Cuong: First of all, why the name AT LAST?AT LAST : Growing up, there were no real Asian American role models. So we, like many Asian American kids, often turned to the black community for role models. One of the greatest black role mod-els is of course Dr. Martin Luther King. AT LAST comes from “Free, at last.”Cuong: How did you all meet and what inspired you guys to form At Last?

AT LAST: Hans and Mike had been singing to-gether since high school, and they decided to move to LA to fi nd others who share their passion. We met at an audition and we really hit it off. We realized we shared a lot of the same musical infl uences and had similar professional aspirations, and with the help of Ming-Na, formed At Last. DJ recently joined after someone dropped out.Cuong: I noticed that on your fi rst full length al-bum, Slow It Down, that there are only three mem-bers, but on America’s Got Talent there were four members, how did DJ Say come to join the band?AT LAST: We actually had four guys before the album dropped. When one of the guys left, we had just fi nished recording everything and decided to re-lease it with just the three of us. However, for our live sets, we simply couldn’t do without the fourth voice. We held a nationwide search and DJ fi t exactly

what we were looking for. He jumped right in and a month later we were on NBC singing for primetime America!Cuong: Are there any Asians artists that you look up to?AT LAST: Of course. Hong Kong’s Jackie Cheung is a legend and an amazing vocalist. Solid from Ko-rea are pioneers in their own right, bringing R&B to Korea and the rest of Asia. In fact we’ve done covers of both of these artists at our shows.Cuong: How do you feel about Asian musicians moving to debut in the States?AT LAST: We think it’s awesome. Asian music is becoming more and more global, and if Latin Coun-tries can successfully export the Ricky Martins and the Shakiras, we don’t see why a Rain or a Boa can’t be successful here too.

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Cuong: How did Ming-Na come to be your Execu-tive Producer?AT LAST: Ming-Na got involved right from the beginning. She shared our vision of getting more ex-posure for AA artists and felt she could really help, especially with the knowledge and experience she had gained already as one of the most successful AA actresses in entertainment.Cuong: What would you say would be your fi rst big break as a group?AT LAST: The thing about this industry is there really is no single big break, at least from our ex-periences. It’s a bunch of little stepping stones that slowly get you to where you want to be. Winning KIIS FM’s best unsigned band contest was great, and we got to perform at Jingle Ball with Justin Timber-lake and Destiny’s Child as a result. So was being on the Steve Harvey Show or Apollo, or Nickelodean’s Drake and Josh. You could say being fi nalists on America’s Got Talent was our big break, but a lot of steps came before that, and we will continue to make moves afterwards. If there’s anything we’ve learned the past few years, it’s that success doesn’t happen

overnight.Cuong: Can you each tell me a little about your backgrounds in music?AT LAST: We’ve all been exposed to music from a young age. Hans and Mike sang in church choirs and praise teams at our neighborhood church. We later formed our own singing groups in high school with a few friends. Justin started taking violin and piano lessons since elementary school and went on to graduate from USC with a degree in music record-ing. DJ began honing his vocal skills by joining his high school choir, and later formed a vocal group in high school with some friends as well.Cuong: In the future, how do you think Asian-American artists in the mainstream music media will affect the business?

AT LAST: We think American music markets will become more globalized. The appeal of Asian Amer-ican artists is the potential to reach huge untapped markets in Asia as well. We’re surprised the Ameri-can record labels haven’t realized that yet.Cuong: And fi nally for our female readers, are any of you guys single?AT LAST: None of us are married, if that’s what you mean. The only thing we’re married to right now is our music...

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will have access to these programs over the next fi ve years.

For a list of educators participating in the educational tour of China, or for high-resolu-tion pictures from the trip, e-mail Jennifer To-piel at [email protected].

To locate a school near you that has a Chinese language program, visit the Asia Society’s school directory at: http://www.askasia.org/chinese/schooldirectory.htm.

In an effort to build and expand Chinese language programs in U.S. schools, 400 U.S. school and district leaders traveled to China for a one-week (June 27 – July 5) educational tour to learn about Chinese culture and lan-guage. The event represented a rare oppor-tunity for school decision-makers to experi-ence China fi rsthand, learn about the culture, and see the dramatic pace of change under way in the world’s most populated nation.

Beyond the benefi t of cultural enrichment, this tour was expected to provide incentives and strategies for the educators to return to the United States better able to support the growth of Chinese programs in their own schools and districts.

“We appreciate the support of Hanban, China’s Offi ce of Chinese Language Council International which enables more American students to learn the Chinese language, dis-cover the vibrant culture of China, and partici-pate more fully in the cultural exchange be-tween our two countries,” said College Board President Gaston Caperton. “More than 200 million children in China are studying English, yet only 24,000 children in the United States are studying Chinese. In addition, China’s tremendous economic growth will create new opportunities and challenges for our country. It’s time that we offer a twenty-fi rst-century choice to our students.”

In an Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) survey conducted in 2004, nearly 2,400 high schools expressed an interest in offering the AP Chinese course in 2006-07, but for many of these schools, this goal may go unrealized. They either are understaffed or have no teacher of Chinese, and many see no prospect of fi nding the teachers nec-essary to build their programs. This increas-ingly common predicament underscores the critical shortage of qualifi ed teachers of Chi-nese in the United States. According to the Chinese Language Association of Second-ary-Elementary Schools, there are currently only about 250 Chinese language teachers in U.S. secondary schools.

Over the next three years 250 guest teachers from China will be placed in Ameri-can classrooms. The plan will also enable the College Board to support nearly 300 Ameri-can teacher candidates in their efforts to at-tain state certifi cation to teach Chinese. This summer, 60 American teachers of Chinese will benefi t from intensive, three-week Sum-mer Institutes to be held at Beijing Normal University and Shanghai International Stud-ies University. These programs will expand to include greater numbers of teachers and to involve cities beyond Beijing and Shanghai in the coming years. In all, nearly 600 current and aspiring American teachers of Chinese

400 Education Leaders from Across the Country Travel to China in an Effort to Build and Expand Chinese Foreign Language Programs in U.S. Schools

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My wife and I went to the “Tour of Asia” event by ASA of UCF in the evening of Sat-urday, the 23rd of September, 2006 just to show our faces as a showing of support. But we had no idea that we were going to be treated with one of the most entertaining events we’ve ever experienced. Some years ago, I was the faculty advisor to an organiza-tion at Michigan State University similar to the ASA of UCF. During my tenure there, we held numerous events on Asian culture, and we’ve since attended many such events in different States. This one at UCF on last Saturday was by far the most outstanding in its production, presentation and entertainment value.

It was a non-stop 2½-hour worth extrav-aganza. The Pegasus hall was fi lled with laughter and applauds for the entire period. My facial muscles had a good workout as I didn’t stopped smiling or laughing the whole time.

The acrobat shows by Dragon Leg-end representing China, which easily is the world’s best, at the end was another jaw-dropping and eye-popping performance by several pre-teens and early teens. Other performances preceding the acrobat, how-ever, were presented by ASA students at UCF. Their outstanding talents in music, dancing and martial arts were in display last Saturday night. Different forms of martial arts originated in Japan, Korea and Vietnam were presented. Skills aside, I never knew martial art presentations could be humorous and downright funny. Dances with origins in Japan, Polynesia, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and the Philippines were presented. Gorgeous costumes of course, every one of these presentations was delightful and fun to

watch. Perhaps due to my limited prior expo-sure to them, but I found the dances of India and Polynesia were particularly enchanting. I saw the two Philipino dances before, but it’s always a joy to see the brilliant performances. The dances by the 4-Seasons of Vietnam and by the hip-hop groups had brilliant choreogra-phy and were presented delightfully.

The occasion was much more than just get together having a party. This was a pro-duction. Those who played the roles of pro-ducers, directors, designers, and technicians all did a phenomenal job, and some might’ve discovered the talent that they didn’t know they have. The program booklet was el-egantly done. The video presentations were brief, concise and very entertaining. Although the performances were on the stage, but the whole event was in a party atmosphere, and

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the two MCs were at least partially respon-sible for it. In addition to doing a great job MCing, they appeared to have a great time themselves and they quickly wrapped the whole audience up in their enthusiasm.

We saw a large group of decent young Asian-Americans congregate for a party that Saturday night. They were celebrating their own ethnic background by wearing their eth-nic clothing, presenting their ethnic foods, even using their own languages occasionally, in addition to display their talent in different forms of arts on stage. We were gratifi ed in witnessing the camaraderie and warm fellow-ship across ethnic lines. In providing a plat-form to accommodate such fellowship, the ASA is serving its mission indeed and ASA and its advisor, Karen Nguyen, are to be con-gratulated.

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Capture the lush beauties of nature and serene atmosphere of scenic beauty in the historic city of Baguio, Philippines.

Baguio, the summer capital of Philippines, is amongst the most beautiful and popular

tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. Situated at the Cordillera Mountain Ranges 5,000 feet above sea level in the Northern part of Luzon Island, Baguio is one of the greenest and cleanest cities in the Philippines. The city boasts a pleasant and cool climate all round the year, making it a favorite mountain retreat in the country. In addition to the city’s exceptional scenic beauty, Baguio also offers a number of exciting tourist attractions, recreational activities, events and festivities, and great shopping for local souvenirs and handicrafts. Baguio city has become a popular destination attracting thousands of tourists from all around the world every year.

Scenic AttractionsNational Palace Museum

Burnham Park: Located in the heart of the city, the Burnham Park is the prime tourist attraction in Baguio. The Park features an enchanting artifi cial lagoon, a skating rink, a biking zone, a stadium, basketball and tennis

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courts, and a plant market. Mansion House: Built by Americans, it’s the offi cial

summer residence of Philippine presidents. Its beautiful landscaped gardens and rectangular pool, never fail to enchant the visitors. It also has a museum of presidential memorabilia. In its close vicinity, there are two beautiful parks namely the Mines View Park and Wright Park.

Baguio Cathedral: One of the most visited landmarks in Baguio, it’s a beautiful twin-spire structure with one hundred steps. Set on top of a hill, the Cathedral offers a breathtaking view of the entire commercial hub.

Camp John Hay: A former enchantingly beautiful U.S. military base, it offers the best of recreational facilities in Baguio. The Camp houses beautifully designed cottages, an18-hole golf course and bowling lanes among other fa-cilities.

Mines Park View: Located amidst the scenic surround-ings of lush pine forests, the Mines Park View sits in the

peak of the city. The park offers visi-tors a spectacular view overlooking the ethnic Igorot dwellings, and the silver, gold and ore mines from cen-turies ago.

Shopping & DiningBaguio boasts of its wide array of

locally made crafts and souvenirs for visitors hoping to score a shopping deal or two. Popular items are hand crafted accessories and beaded

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jewelry made from local materials. Other items to look out for include hand woven bags, purses, and sweet delights such as jam and peanut brittle. Stop by the busy streets of Session Road, and remember that part of the excitement is bargaining for your deal.

The fun does not stop upon sunset in Baguio city. Din-ing and nightlife is found mainly along Session Road, the bustling hub of commercial activity in Baguio. The whole stretch of Session Road features a array of dining choices. Chinese restaurants offer the fresh and endless variet-ies of vegetables. More choices can be discovered in the small bars and restaurants that make up Nevada Square in Loakan Road and inside Camp John Hay. Once night falls, artists and street performers crowd the city streets, and make for an interesting indulgence in local culture, arts and performances.

Special EventsThe most celebrated festival in Baguio City is the an-

nual Flower Festival in February. Similar to the Rose Bowl in California, the streets and parks are fl ooded with fl oral decors and parades of ornate fl oats draw crowds from nearby cities.

Baguio City is also a huge golf destination-golf tourna-ments are scattered throughout the year. The Baguio Arts

Festival in November celebrates local craftsmanship and is another great experience for locals and visitors alike.

Getting AroundTaxis are safe and plentiful for tourists. Drivers abide by

the meter, and the attractions and shopping destinations is not a problem as they are mostly familiar with all tourist destinations.

Jeepneys rides are a must during your visit to the city. They are plenty, and inexpensive, however, make sure to ask drivers and locals for the appropriate route. Ter-minals are found in Burnham Park and near the City Market.

Getting ThereBaguio city is located at about 250

kilometers north of Manila in the Benguet Province in Northern Philippines. From Manila, Baguio is accessible by air and land transportation. Asian Spirit Airline, a local Philippine based carrier, offers 45 minute fl ights daily to and from the city. Vari-ous bus companies, garage cars, and tours operators also provide the transportation from Manila – a 5-6 hour ride through the scenic mountainous roads of Kennon road.

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Feng Shui is the Path of Life!

Chiromancy consists of the practice of evalu-ating a person’s character or future life by “read-ing” the palm of that person’s hand. Various “lines” (“heart line”, “life line”, etc.) and “mounts” (or bumps) (chirognomy) , purportedly suggest interpretations by their relative sizes, qualities, and intersections. In some traditions, readers also examine charac-teristics of the fi ngers, fi ngernails, fi ngerprints and palmar skin patterns (dermatoglyphics), skin tex-ture and color, shape of the palm, and fl exibility of the hand.

A reader usually begins by reading the person’s ‘dominant hand’ (the hand he or she writes with or uses the most). In some traditions of palmistry, the other hand is believed to carry past-life or karmic information, as well as hereditary traits.

The basic framework for “Classical” palmistry (the most widely taught and practiced tradition) is rooted in Greek mythology. Each area of the palm and fi ngers is related to a god or goddess, and the features of that area indicate the nature of the corresponding aspect of the subject. For example, the ring fi nger is associated with the Greek god Apollo; characteristics of the ring fi nger are tied to the subject’s dealings with art, music, aesthetics, fame, and harmony.

Internal Environmental that affect us?Any clutter to clean up?

Our homes are overfl owing with clutter, and too often, our solution is to move to bigger homes, but the clutter remains. In the home cleaning process, you can clean a room many times but if you do not examine the clutter, it will continue to carry the similar energies. Before applying Feng Shui aids to the home, you need to clean the home to remove the old, stagnant and unkind energies. Clutter is said to produce excessive unkind energies, especially Yin. Ancient Chinese believed that the stagnation of old energies hinders the infl ow of new ‘kind’ energies. So next time, when you want to buy new stuff, take the opportunity to get rid of the old stuff. Clear your clut-ter for new energy! Is your front door facing the staircase?

A staircase directly facing the main door is recognized as a ‘leakage’ of wealth. Many of my clients in the United States face the problem of their staircases directly facing the main door and they indeed ex-perience diffi culty in sustaining wealth. Avoid such a house setting if possible. However, if it cannot be avoided, the issue can be solved by placing a plant at least three feet tall and with big leafs to sustain the outfl ow of energy. Take a minute to think of the logic behind such a

By Master Kerby Kuek

Master Kerby Kuek Email: [email protected]

Chiromancy:

rationale: the fl ow of energies from upstairs directly exiting out the door is not something superstitious, just some common sense.Are the kitchen and bathroom facing each other?

A kitchen is ‘fi re’ and a bathroom is ‘water’, in accordance with the 5-Elements theory. When fi re meets water, the result can be destruc-tive scenarios, such as constant arguments or discord between family members. Take a minute to check if your home contains such a situation. If yes, do not worry, there is always a solution from the Feng Shui perspective. Simply place a green carpet or water plants on either side of the door to produce a “bridging” effect for such a pitfall. You will argue less with your spouse or family members after you take such an action.

Some of the lines of the hand in Palmistry1: Life line 2: Head line 3: Heart line 4: Girdle of Venus 5: Sun line 6: Mercury line 7: Fate lineSource: http://en.wikipedia.org

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During our adventurous journey to Taiwan, we’ve made

many great friends and built great relationships with people

from all around the world. While we were on the ten day voy-

age in Taiwan, we’ve also got the chance to learn a lot about

many diverse ethnicities, and cultures. We got the chance

to meet people from all over the world, ranging from their

home country, Taiwan, to Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Bra-

zil, France, Indonesia, Japan, and many more. There were

many awesome things that we did while residing in Taiwan.

We had the chance to go snorkeling and hill climbing. Due

to the limited time that we had, we didn’t get to really enjoy

much of the activities, but it was a great experience that I will

never forget. Throughout the trip, we were only permitted to

eat vegetarian food. There was a time where we had to eat

in silence. If truth be told, I didn’t really akin to it because it

made me feel really self-conscious and bizarre. Other than

that, everything went by smoothly. Thanks to this trip I’ve

met many great people from all over the planet Earth and

befriended them. Now I just wish that I can see them again,

but that is very unlikely for the time being. Until then I can

always keep in touch with them though MSN, which is a re-

ally great thing. By Hieu Le

The 2006 International Buddha’s Light Young Adult ConferenceFo Guang Shan Temple, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Aug 03, 2006 – Aug. 06, 2006

As this is my second conference, I learn more and more about Buddhism and leadership. Both of them have a lot to do with each other. You do not have to be a president or some one in authority to lead. Buddhism teaches us to work together peacefully and therefore lead together. In Taiwan we had many lectures and classes. One of the lectures/class was the shar-ing of experiences. This was when the leaders or volunteers of several groups spoke about their experiences with the temple and YAD. Each had their story of why they were so devoted. I then begin to think why I wanted to be a part of my YAD and be active, because I want to see FL-YAD progress into something bigger. Also I have learned a lot about Buddhism that I can incorporate into my life to make it better for myself and others around me. This change in my life is something I would like to keep and learn more about.I have gained so much experience form this trip and I am very grateful for our Shi-fus and the temple for being so sup-portive. I especially am grateful for Venerable Chueh Yang for make not only our attendance to Taiwan’s Conference but ev-erything she has done and gone through us. I know it must not have been easy to handle 10 youths along with all her other work. I am also very thankful to everyone in the temple who has donated any time or money to us. I would like to ensure them that none of their efforts have been wasted for I feel we have all gained something from being in our group or simply in the temple.

By Lillian Wu

The mission of Buddha’s Light International Association Florida Young Adult Division (BLIA FL YAD) is to spread the teachings of Buddhism throughout

the youth in the communities of Florida. Through various fun and educational events aimed at the current generation, BLIA FL YAD seeks to encourage the growth of future leaders, allowing the youth to learn through actions and lead by example. BLIA FL YAD is an English-based group that is designed for people who are accustomed to Western ideas of a scientifi c view of life and open-minded discussions. For more information, please visit http://www.ibps.org/fl orida/fl yad.

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In handling different situations, some people get nervous easily while oth-ers remain relaxed and take things in stride. To accomplish a job on time is a matter of course if we remain calm; if we panic, it is diffi cult to do a good job. We should always be composed in whatever we are doing, taking things one step at a time, and fi nishing them one after another. However, taking things a step at a time does not mean slowing down or delaying matters. If we simply go through the motions and take on easy things, we are wasting time and not doing a good job. The best attitude, therefore, is to be relaxed without panick-ing.

Human beings easily make mistakes when in a panic. For example, we may say the wrong things and mess up what we intend to do, open the wrong mail, knock on the wrong door, take the wrong medicine, or even mistake something inedible as food. If we panic when driving, we may even step on the gas instead of the brakes, which could be devastating!

There was once a woman who panicked easily. One day, she received an emergency call from her folks. She immediately grabbed her baby from her bed and began running to their house. On the way, she went through a melon patch and, in the rush, tripped over the vines. Her baby fell from her arms into the fi eld. She got up and picked up her child, then hastily went on her way. But after she got to the house, she discovered that she was not carrying her baby; it was only a big melon! In her consternation, she broke down in tears.

Upon seeing this, her elder brothers calmed her down and then went with her to the melon patch to look for her baby. However, the baby was nowhere to be found. They only found a pillow, which evidently was what she had carried out from her home in the fi rst place. The anxious woman then hurried home with her pillow, only to discover that her baby was still sound asleep in her bed. Upon hearing her story, her in-laws burst out laughing and exclaimed, “You are too easily panic-stricken!”

In our everyday lives, such scenarios take place frequently. Those waiting for mail from their special someone are restless all day long, and others watch-ing the stock market skyrocketing or plunging are at their its’ end, not know-ing what to do in the meantime. Some sweat profusely over small matters

and others simply lose control in a blind rush. Whether we are panicked or nervous, we often ruin whatever we set out to accomplish.

We should stay calm and think clearly in anything we do, because when we panic, we may say something we regret, make the wrong decision, lose the balance of body and mind, or cloud our perspectives. To panic is to err. We should all beware!

Between Ignorance And Enlightenment

To Panic is to Err

By Venerable Master Hsing Yun

When noisy, temper your mind;When quiet, cultivate your mind;When sitting, guard your mind;

When walking, examine your mind;When talking, inspect your mind;When moving, control your mind.

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When he fi rst came to America to play for the legendary New York Yankees, he bowed his head and apologized

profusely to team management, teammates and the fans. And then he expressed more contrition for his selfi shness. At one point, on the verge of tears, he said: “I hope people don’t think I’m a traitor.” What a decent per-son he is…

For nine years at the Giants, this slugger never missed a game, despite a variety of injuries. Matsui’s streak of 1,250 consecu-tive games played is the second longest in Japan. This power hitter also remained a nice guy, always ready to accommodate his adoring Japanese fans with an autograph. He seems to be a living monument to the words of Yomiuri founder Matsutaro Shoriki, whose deathbed wish several decades ago was “May the Giants always be strong, and may they always be gentlemen.”

Matsui’s decision was largely applauded by the baseball-viewing public. Their feelings were summed up by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi who told TV reporters, “It’s sad he won’t be at the stadiums in our country any more, but on the other hand, more and more Japanese sportsmen are making their mark on the world stage. I think that is admirable.”

Matsui insists that he loves his fans. He says it’s because “it is the duty of a base-ball player to do so”. Talking to the press, he

says ”and signing autographs as often as I can is my way of fulfi lling my obligations as a player.” It is a view decidedly out of sync with the vast majority of current major leaguers. In his hometown of Ishikawa, many people visit Matsui Hideki Baseball Museum.

When he came back to the fi eld on Sep-tember 13th, he was fi lled with joy and so encouraged by his fans’ cheers. “I will do my best to make up the 4-month blank and please them in return,” says Matsui.

The day we met MatsuiOn August 4th, my guests from Japan got

to meet him unexpectedly. So did I. We were on I-4 merging into I-275 in

Tampa heading to St. Petersburg. Our plan was, after getting off I-275 at Exit 41b, to have lunch somewhere on Dale Mabry Hwy. When we were very close to Exit 41c which is before 41b, Aki (one of my guests) began to say “Ohhh, here’s Legends Field. Matsui is rehabilitating somewhere around here. This must be it. We may be able to see him.” It was very quick of us to alter our plan and get off at Exit 41c. It wasn’t long at all before we saw a little crowd and found the place. We parked our car and waited with the crowd – They were the press.

In a couple minutes, a guy showed up, and the crowd approached him. Yes, it was Matsui, really. The three of us were excited, especially Aki who is a baseball ‘Otaku’. As soon as the press fi nished their interviews, Matsui quickly started to walk away. “May we have your autograph? We came from Tokyo,” loudly said Aki. Then, Matsui turned and walked back! Aki and Kana (the other guest of mine) handed their brand-new balls

Hideki Matsui known as Godzilla— is from the Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. — attended Seiryo

High School in Kanazawa, home to one of Japan’s famous baseball factories.

— blasted three home runs into the outfi eld stands in 1992 Spring national games of high schools, and the monstrous nickname ‘Gojira’(Godzilla) became synonymous wit him.

— entered Yomiuri Giants being the No.1 draft choice in 1993.

— received many glorious titles during the next ten years, and then was transferred to N.Y. Yankees in 2002.

— has been contributing to the Yankees’ victories, as highly valued for his performance on the fi eld.

— had been playing games consecutively until broke his left wrist in May.

— was under treatment and rehabilitation for 4 months.

— is now back on the fi eld

Hideki Matsui #55

New York Yankees / Left Field / Height: 6‘2” Weight: 230 lbs. / Bats: L

Throws: R / Born: Jun 12, 1974

By Teri Mitchell

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a/ Lt Front: Kana Lt Back: Aki Rt Front: Matsuib/ Matsui signing his autographc/ Teri in front of the interview scene

to Matsui, and then he signed his autograph followed by his player number ‘#55’. I am the witness of this precious event for them. I took memorable photos as I was their photogra-pher.

As he drove off from Legends Field, we waved him off, and as he put his window down, he waved back in return.

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Six years ago I was fortunate enough to go to Japan to help with the construction of Universal Studios in Osaka. It was summer time and I was introduced to one of the main Japanese holidays, Obon. It usually takes place around the second week of August. This holiday is similar to the American Halloween but with the family gathering characteristics of Thanksgiving and Christmas as well. During the summer, art shows tour Japan featuring Japanese mythological monsters, called “yo-kai”. A business associate and friend, Yone-da-san took me to one of these “strange” art shows as he called them. I was mesmerized. So much history and detail were given to presenting each yokai. Stories of these crea-tures had been passed down for generations. Sometime during the Edo period collections of paintings were made depicting each of the monsters creating a sort of catalog of them. Japanese children grow up hearing about these stories. When I returned to the USA, I could not find info online and even Japanese vendors at the large comic book conventions could not enlighten me. Much has changed in the past several years. Now I can find info online. Here’s a little of what I have found.

Each year Yoneda-san and I exchange monster figurines/toys—especially at Obon and Halloween time. As I understood from my friend, there were basic categories of Japanese monsters. People, animals and inanimate objects could all become yokai. I would like to focus on 3 monsters here.

The first is an animal creature that had the head of a bull and the body of a spider or crab and is called ushi-oni. It is a particularly grue-some creature as it resides in the Southern part of the Sea of Japan and consumes any unlucky wanderer it finds on the beach. Simi-

lar versions of this creature live in freshwater or even some on land.

Instead of looking like the beautiful wom-an fish creature that Americans associate with a mermaid, the Japanese version, called a Ningyo is more of a cross between a mon-key and a carp. Its scales of gold are what lure people to it and it has a siren like voice. It is considered to be bad luck to people and a sighting of it can indicate that a war is about to begin. Legend says that if one eats the flesh of this creature they will be granted immor-tality. After a while this longevity becomes a “monkey’s paw” style curse when one grows weary of outliving all their loved ones.

The third is more of a category of spirits or ghosts. Yurei were once human but they changed into ghosts instead of passing on to the afterlife. A violent death, lack of proper fu-neral rituals or a person that had strong emo-tions can result in the person remaining as a ghost. The female ghosts are often depicted as having long black hair since hair can con-tinue to grow shortly after death and wearing a long flowing white wispy dress. This is sym-bolic of the funerary robes. Nure-onna is one specific example and is associated with the Ushi-oni. She lures people into holding her baby which then ensnares the victim freezing them to the spot making them easy prey for the ushi-oni.

‘Yokai’ 妖怪 — Japanese monsters

By Amy Wieck

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Just as the West features Halloween for ghosts and ghouls, the Chinese have a holiday to honor the departed spirits of the underworld.

There are many ghosts in Chinese culture; they have been wor-shipped by the Chinese for a few thousand years. While many peo-ple believe in ghosts, there are others who don’t. The Chinese people often say, “If you believe it, there will be, but if you don’t, there will not.”

The ghost is a classical image in Chinese culture, i.e., the young

woman whose face is covered by long black hair, who dies due

to misfortune, then comes back for revenge.

The word “ghost” for many Chinese con-jures up similar images. Often the ghost is a beautiful young woman. The sudden switch from a beautiful girl to a frightening ghost is striking. The seemingly fragile, helpless and beautiful women turning into fearless kill-ers is a favorite theme among Asian movie directors and storywriters. Chinese Ghost Festival

Just as the West features Halloween for ghosts and ghouls, the Chinese have a holi-day to honor the departed spirits of the under-world — the Chinese Ghost Festival. It is said that ghosts roam the world every year for one lunar month. In some areas of China, visitors can see small roadside fi res, where believers burn paper money and other offerings to ap-pease the restless spirits that have temporar-ily been released from Hades.

The Chinese Ghost Festival is also called “Half July” (Lunar). It is a popular occasion celebrated throughout China on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

Historically, families offer sacrifi ces of the newly harvested grain to departed ancestors on this day, which also coincides with the Buddhist Ullambana (Deliverance) Festival and the Taoist Chinese Ghost Festival. Since each of these traditions in some way honors the spirits of the departed, the seventh lu-nar month has come to be known as “Ghost Month” and is a time when the “Good Breth-ren” (ghosts from the underworld) come back to earth to feast on the victuals offered by the living. Over time the Ullambana Festival and Ghost Festival have melded together to be-come the present-day Chung Yuan Putu or “Mid-origin Passage to Universal Salvation.”

The Chinese believe that the dead be-come ghosts between heaven and earth. Spirits without descendants to care for them are summoned during the Ghost Festival so that they may also enjoy the warmth of life among the living. This custom -- an extension of the traditional Chinese ethic of “universal love” -- has been woven together with the didactic legend, “Moginlin Saving His Mother From Hades.” It lends the Ghost Festival a positive spin as a time for remembering the importance of fi lial piety. People now have inherited releasing river light as an important activity. It is said that river light can comfort and warm homeless ghosts.

Burial of the dead

In the past, the burial of the dead (cre-mation is traditionally uncommon) was a matter taken very seriously in Chinese society. Improper funeral arrangements could wreak ill fortune and disaster upon the family of the deceased.

To a certain degree, Chinese funeral rites and burial customs were determined by the age of the deceased, the manner of his/her death, his/her status and position in society and his/her marital status.

According to Chinese custom, an older person should not show respect to someone younger. Thus, if the deceased was a young bachelor his body could not be brought home but was left at the funeral parlor and the parents could not offer prayers for their son. Since the deceased was unmarried he had no children to perform the rites, which was why the body did not enter the family home. If a baby or child died no funeral rites were per-formed since respect could not be shown to a younger person. The child was, therefore, buried in silence.

Chinese funeral rites for an elderly person must follow the prescribed form and convey the relevant rites that befi t the person.

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Dressing the Part

By Suzy Guttler

The Korean hanbok, an abbreviation of the term Han-guk pokshik (Korean attire), represents one of the most visable treasures of Korean culture.

Traditional Korean clothing has its roots dating back as far as the Three Kingdoms Period, as evi-denced by wall paintings and sculptures in tombs from this era. During this period, which began with the founding of Koguryo, the hanbok consisted of a two-piece “unisex” outfit. The upper garment of the outfit opened in front and flowed downward below the waist. Ancient Koreans produced upper and lower garments which were beautiful yet suited to the active lifestyle of nomadic hunters.

The top portion of the costume is called a jeogori. This piece resembles a delicately embroi-dered blouse, adorned with long flowing sleeves. Women’s hanbok sleeves are shorter that that of a man’s-which stretches down to the waste band. Women wear long skirts called chima, while

men wear baggy pants called paji. Colors and designs of Korean hanboks varied depending on a per-

son’s class structure and occasion. Commoners wore white, except during festivals and special events such as weddings. Clothes for the upper classes were made of bright colors and indicated the wearer’s social status. Glamorous accessories such as jewelry, headdresses and hair pins adorned the outfit, and was common among women of the upper social class.

The Hanbok’s original style began to evolve when the country opened itself to Western influences. The most notable change is the simplicity in designs that the new lifestyle dictated. The gradual disappearance of traditional attire as an everyday form of dress was in addition, a result of the country’s modernization and eco-nomic development. The hanbok lost popularity in the 1960’s and came to be used only during rituals, and special occa-sions.

Today, the Hanbok is categorized into two types: the traditional and the modified. The traditional hanbok are work for special traditional events such as folk festivals, sha-manic, historical dramas or reenactments of palace rituals.The modified ver-sions retain the aesthetic values of the traditional costume, while integrating designs that make the outfit more simplified; thus, more convenient to wear in the modern lifestyle.

The Korean HanbokCelebrating the history, aesthetics and traditions of the Korean culture, the Hanbok has become the pride of the Korean people.

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Phở has been famous for its taste and nutrition. The soup is nu-tritious and relatively low-fat, depending on the chosen meat. It has all the qualities a health-conscious eater would look for. The broth is generally made by boiling beef (and sometimes also chicken), bones, fl ank steak, and spices, and achieved from hours upon hours of boiling bones and different herbs. “The quality of the soup de-pends on the care of the chef. Good soup is not diffi cult to prepare, anyone can follow a recipe. It is the watchful eye and attention to detail the keeps the soup fresh and which sets us apart from our competitors,” illustrates Tam. It takes several hours to prepare and enhance the quality taste of phở. Phở is often garnished on the side with bean sprouts, fresh basil leaves, lime, chili peppers and dipped into hoisin sauce.

No kidding. At the age of 10 he was washing dishes on the week-ends, and by the age of 19 he was managing the family business in Chinatown Boston. Thanh Le, Tam’s dad, is the owner of Phở Hòa Restaurant in Dorchester (Boston) Massachusetts and for 15 years has been known as the best Vietnamese restaurant in Boston.

Tam’s operating philosophy focuses on food quality, authentic-ity, and customer service. According to Tam, “We serve the cus-tomers; the customers do not serve us. Therefore, they deserve

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Phở Hòa is currently serving a predominately Vietnamese/Asian clientele while enthusiastic about its growing non-Asian clientele . “Being very proud of my culture and where my family is from, one of my goals through this restaurant is to do my part in educating Americans about the beautiful Vietnamese culture,” states Tam. It indicated that Phở will sure become another popular Asian Cuisine in America after fried rice and sushi. The restaurant is now serving a new menu with more selection and variety starting mid-Oct. “A new menu does not mean a fresh start, but just to bring something fresh to the restaurant,” notes Tam. One of the enhancements is to serve fresh fruit smoothies ranging from honeydew, mango to papaya. Also they will be introducing fresh seafood specials for the weekend such as lobster, whole fish, and crab. Tam said they want to guarantee the freshness by selling limited quantity for just the weekend. Call the restaurant ahead to check the special and the availability on Friday and Saturday.◄PHỞ ĐẶC BIỆT

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In the fall of 2002, the extent to which Hong Kong’s fi lm industry had fallen from its heyday was revealed by some startling and dire statistics. Between 1993 and 2001, the number of fi lms produced in Hong Kong fell from 242 to 126, while box offi ce sales dropped from $227 million to $103 million. As a result, funding for new productions has dried up dramatically, while revenue-starved exhibitors are slashing the price of movie tickets. The reasons for the crisis are many, including the successive economic reces-sions that have battered the former British colony, as well as rampant piracy that makes fi rst-run fi lms available from street peddlers within days (if not on the same day) of theat-rical release. In addition, industry observers have cited increased competition from for-eign fi lms, singling out Hollywood and South Korea as leading the charge.

But despite the picture of doom and gloom, there are still some indications that the Hong Kong fi lm industry still has some life left in it. In 2001, Stephen Chow’s “Shaolin Soccer (Siu Lam Juk Kau)” broke box offi ce records, while “The Eye (Jian gui)” from the summer of 2002 was an exceptional horror fi lm. Released in December of 2002, “Infernal Affairs (Wu jian dao)” is the latest fi lm to chal-lenge the assumption that Hong Kong cin-ema is dead. Featuring an all-star cast led by Andy Lau (“Full-time Killer”) and Tony Leung (“In the Mood for Love”), and slickly directed by Andrew Lau (whose voluminous fi lmogra-phy “The Storm Riders”), “Infernal Affairs” is

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T he press is full of stories about the “housing bubble”: has it burst? Is it about to blow? Will it blow? Unfortunately, those are the

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The National Association of Real Estate Agents reported this past week that home sales plunged by some 37% and that home prices were lower for the fi rst time in 11 years. That drop, the association indicated, is probably the last major drop in prices and sales. The situ-ation is apparently stabilizing -- perhaps.

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We already see home builders cutting back on building projects, forecasting lower earnings and laying of workers. Far fewer new homes are being built. Since the home building market represents a signifi cant portion of the workforce, we should now see an increase in unemployment. And with fewer people bringing home a good pay check, other industries will soon show the strains.

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China’s outstanding foreign loans had reached 297.944 billion U.S. dollars by the end of June, up 6.01 percent or 16.899 billion U.S. dollars over the end of last year, accord-ing to a press release of the State Administra-tion of Foreign Exchange.

Outstanding short-term loans that should be serviced within a year were valued at 166.294 billion U.S. dollars, representing an increase of 10.151 billion U.S. dollars, or 6.50 percent, over the end of last year.

Outstanding loans for long and medium terms in contrast stood at 131.650 billion

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Between January and June, China bor-rowed 9.877 billion U.S. dollars in registered loans of long and medium terms, up 6.35 per-cent or 590 million U.S. dollars over the same period last year.

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The afternoon trade show, held by the Orlando Convention and Visitors’ Bureau featured more than 50 tabletop displays by members of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, Asian Ameri-can Chamber of Commerce of Central Flori-da, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, Orlando/Orange County Conven-tion & Visitors Bureau, Inc., Orlando Regional

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Glamor-eyes Tips

Check out the newest must haves for your beauty tote this month!!

Essie Gloss-e in Ballet Slippers. Essie has whipped up the lip gloss that’s moisturizing, unbelievable wearable and always appropriate. Introducing Gloss-e, available in six sublime shades for a high-gloss, wet-look fi nish and super conditioning that lasts and lasts without stickiness. $13. 800-232-1155 for Stores.

Lucky Number 6 Frangrance by Liz Claiborne. For good fortune & happiness, mist on this fl ower-full blend of harmoni-ous lotus, tiger lily, cashmere woods and jasmine. And not to mention, the ultra cute Asian inspired bottled. $60 at Macy’s.

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Life in Style

Rain, Rain, Go Away!Bad weather is never an excuse to let our do’s go unnoticed. The rain and humid-ity drives hair crazy, but a little extra in your daily hair routine will take you a long way this season. Don’t let the weather dampen your mood, or your hair! Fight off rainy day blues and humidity frizzed do’s with these hot hair tips:

1. Apply a leave-in-conditioner during these sticky months to avoid frizz.

2. If during a cloudy day, the sun unex-pectedly peeps from in between the clouds then apply your skin suncare lotion to your hair, as the sun is even harsher and this is likely to do severe damage to your hair.

3. To control potential frizziness wear your hair in a tight french braid or a neat chignon.

4. Beware of using shine serums these months, they contain silicone which can worsen the frizz.

5. Wash your hair less often during these months and let it naturally absorb atmo-sphereic moisture.

●Ouidad Playcurl Volu-mizing Mousse. $19 ouidad.com

Get the Look

Flaunt your tresses this season with this quick guide to using the perfect products for your mane.

Mousses work great for extra volume or making fi ne hair look thicker. Work a plamful throughout hair, concentrating on roots for extra lift. Flip your head and scrunch hair to break it up.

Creams and Lotions. For desired texture, warm between hands and smooth into towel-dried ends. Let dry for a few minutes and twist for defi nition. To refresh the look during the day, repeat the steps, using a little less product.

Serums and Sprays do wonders for smoothing frizz and getting more shine. Use on wet or dry hair. If hair seems limp and dull after it dries, spritz sections and wrap them around a curling iron-the product holds wave and ptotects against heat damage.

We like Bed Head’s Ego Boost leave in conditioner. Works well with all hair

textures. $14 at drugstores.

●Samy Curl Constructor Curl Activating Mousse $6 at drugstores.

●Kerastase Mousse Nutri-Sculpt. $29 at leading salons.

●Aveda Reviving Mist. $21 aveda.com

●Mizani Therma Strength Strengthening Style Serum. $20 Mizani-usa.com for salons.

●Special Effects Curl Booster Scrunching & Curling Spray. $6 at drugstores.

●Got2B Fatten Up Thickening Paste. $6 at drugstores.

●Garnier Fructis Soft Curl Cream. $6 at drugstores.

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– Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival Celebration October 8th, 2006

Please visit www.AsiaTrendMagazine.com for more event picturesTo fi nd about more about VASA, please visit www.vasa.ucf.edu

– Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival Celebration October 8th, 2006Têt Trung Thupresented by Vietnamese American Student Association of UCF

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Têt Trung Thu in Tampa Photo by Thuy-Tien

Dinner after the Trung Thu event

Chu’ Tha`nh & Tuan Do (project leader)

VSA Têt Trung Thu event, by VSA (Vietnamese Students Association) at USF

Established in the mid-autumn of 2003, the Vietnamese Student

Association at the University of South Florida aims to uphold the responsibili-ties to keep our heritage alive, to foster the friendships among the Vietnamese students on and off campus, and to create cultural awareness and appre-ciation among the fellow students. The purpose of the Vietnamese Student Association is to promote the under-standing and enlighten students about the unique aspects of Vietnamese cul-ture and language through activities and social involvement. Contact Information: Pete (President) - [email protected]

Thao (Vice President) - [email protected]

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Vovinam is a Vietnamese martial arts discipline inspired by the motivation to fi nd a way for Vietnamese youths to build cumula-tive spirit, strong bodies, the ability to defend themselves, and a sense of patriotism and service to their country.

With this original inspiration, Vovinam founder, Grandmaster Nguyễn Lộc studied many different martial arts around the world as well as philosophy and literature. In his early twenties, he became an expert and created the Vovinam distinctive martial arts style, using the traditional Vietnamese wres-tling and martial arts as the foundation and adding complementary techniques from other martial arts.

In 1976, the fi rst Vovinam training center in the United States was opened in Hous-ton. Today, 30 years after the fall of South Vietnam, there are Vovinam schools in 20 countries in America, Europe, Africa, and Australia, with more than 20,000 disciples. In the United States, nearly 30 Vovinam schools exist in many major cities, including Washing-ton D.C., Houston, San Jose, Los Angeles, Orlando, Boston, and Chicago.

A key appeal of Vovinam to martial art practitioners is its practicality. Vovinam stu-dents learn practical, time-tested self-defense and hand to hand combat techniques very early on in their practice. These techniques,

various elbow attacks, chops, leg sweeps, and blocks, were based on the traditional Vietnamese martial arts and refi ned through more than 60 years of application in com-bat. Vovinam moves are always executed in quick, successive, unexpected combination, and thus, give the Vovinam students tactical advantages in real life situations.

Experience Vovinam locally in the Orlan-do area. Orlando Vovinam has continued to build presence in our Asian American com-munity through active participation in local events, cultural fairs and philanthropies. The most recent was the Sept. 23rd Tour of Asia Fair at the University of Central Florida. At this event, students of all age groups displayed their talent in choreographed routines of the Vovinam martial arts form. Look forward to opening of the Vovinam Studio to interested students and individuals coming December of this year. Contact Tom Vu at 407-435-2248 or visit www.vovinamer.com for updated in-formation and news.

Vovinam : Võ ViŒt NamVietnamese Martial Arts Compiled By: Suzy Guttler


Tom Vu

B Vu

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Hot As Pho

By Cuong Thiet Le with a very special thanks to Stephanie Snyder and Peter Nguyen

To most people, pho is just a tradi-tional Vietnamese noodle soup—but in the past year, business owner Peter Nguyen has redefi ned the word in a completely innovative fashion. Through his clothing line Hot as Pho (www.hotas-pho.com), he is transforming Vietnam-ese-American culture in a way that no one else has.

“I started Hot as Pho as a project to help unite the Vietnamese American community,” Nguyen said. “Now, it is the #1 Vietnamese American clothing line and Web site.”

Upon meeting Nguyen, it is obvious from the start that he is a man with not only determination and drive, but a dis-tinct vision of change. Besides the Hot as Pho clothing line, he is also the co-owner of Shox Inc., a million-dollar pro-motional, web, and marketing fi rm. The fact that he is only 23 years-old is a true refl ection of his work ethic.

He aims to empower and educate the younger generation through the Hot as Pho Web site, because “the younger generation is the future of the Vietnam-ese community.”

The clothing line is smart and cutting edge, selling t-shirts branded with such catch phrases as “pho shizzle,” “what the pho,” and “wanna pho?” But don’t be fooled by the trendy, hip feel of Hot as Pho’s apparel: the inspiration behind it runs much deeper.

A recent graduate of the University of Florida, Nguyen was raised in San Jose, California and moved to Florida when he was six.

“My parents spoke little about their struggles and history,” he said. “I couldn’t count on the public school sys-tem to teach me about my culture. If you don’t know where you came from, how are you supposed to know where to go?”

The idea for Hot as Pho came about

when Nguyen fi rst started college. Around that time, it dawned on him that he knew nothing about the history, cul-ture, or well-being of his country and its people.

“Without further progress in instilling one’s culture, there will be no more cul-ture, just watered-down traditions quickly vanishing.”

Nguyen also pointed out that in gen-eral, Vietnamese culture in the United States is scattered and unconnected. He knew that the Internet would be the best way to solve this problem and con-nect Vietnamese Americans from all parts of the country.

As a result, Hot as Pho was launched in 2005 and has garnered immense popularity in a short amount of time. Be-sides clothing, the Web site also offers the latest news, trends, and spotlights on Vietnamese individuals making it big. Nguyen himself has earned a few distinctions.

He was recognized by the National Advertising Specialties Institute as the Top Minority Business owner (Counselor Magazine, March 2005) and the Nation’s Top 30 under 30 (Counselor Magazine, July 2005). In his career at the Univer-sity of Florida, he placed top 10 in the world for a math project at the Interna-tional Science and Engineering Fair.

Despite all of the recognition Nguyen has received for his achievements, he remains humble and strives to help the Vietnamese-American community as much as he can.

“I have a variety of charities I plan on soon starting that give back to both homeland Vietnam and develop pro-grams in the US,” he said.

All of his projects and accomplish-ments act as a way for him to achieve a greater goal of helping Vietnamese youth and spreading Asian-American awareness nationwide.

We’re the place to be for America’s leading Viet-namese American clothing line. But don’t think it stops there; we’re also dishing out the freshest news about Vietnamese American culture , news, people and trends. So sit back, put on your What the Pho t-shirt and explore our site and all we have to offer at www.HotAsPho.com!

“I plan to continue to travel throughout the country and inspire other Vietnam-ese American youth, mentoring them to overcome any adversity so they can ful-fi ll their purpose on Earth and teaching them about their rich history.”

In the meantime, Nguyen expects to launch a new line and web site for Hot as Pho in the upcoming months. He is also working on starting a restaurant and three new web-based companies.

“I aspire to make Hot as Pho a house-hold name,” he said.

Given all that he has accomplished so far, the idea doesn’t seem impos-sible.

What was the inspiration behind the creation of Hot As Pho?

What started by the Vietnamese Stu-dent Organization at the University of Florida as a hip new shirt for a fundraiser turned into the next Vietnamese obses-sion. This site was made to empower the Vietnamese community, not through ‘a-z-n pryde’, but through uniting the grow-ing community of Vietnamese America.

Can you give us a brief description of the contents of the Hot As Pho homep-age?

Our mission is to keep you updated on the latest Vietnamese American news, music, media, fashion, and craze through showcasing Vietnamese lifestyle and culture. We want to do this through building a Vietnamese-American based community on the web.

This is made by Vietnamese Ameri-cans, for Vietnamese Americans and anyone who wants to learn about our vibrant culture. This site is for you. You choose what you want to discuss, you choose where you want this site to go. So buy a shirt, tell a friend, join our list serve, e-mail us, and let us know what you want!

In faith

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Orlando Hoshuko, Inc. offi cially started class November, 1998. Currently, 88 stu-dents attend the school. They have 10 classes from kindergarten to the 9th grade.

The school is focused on teaching Japanese language for 3 hours every Saturday. The kindergarten prepares the kids for elementary. Though the school was originally founded for Japanese children who temporarily live in this Orlando area, more US permanent-resident children are attending the school these days. In spite of gaps be-tween grades, the students attend the classes and events with a positive attidude. “Additionally, they come to Hoshuko on Saturdays, while attending their local schools from Monday to Friday. It’s not just a general effort,” says Ms. Akiko Kanaoka, the vice-principal.

Annual Events (2006 – 2007)April Entrance Ceremony, The 1st Semester Opening Ceremony, Picnic, Secondhand Book Fair, Bazaar

May Parents’ Visiting Classes, The 1st Semester Closing Ceremony

August The 2nd Semester Opening Ceremony

September PTA General Meeting

October Sports Meeting

November Parents’ Visiting Classes

December The 2nd Semester Closing Ceremony, Japan Fes-tival

February New Students Orientation, Report-reading Class

March Graduation Ceremony

By Teri Mitchell

– Japanese supplementary school in Orlando

Japan Festival is held for the purpose of cul-tural interchange for the community. The

students display the results of their classes, homework and crafts for the local people who are supporting Hoshuko in every possible way to see what the students are studying. As the result, Hoshuko is gaining more understanding and support from the community. This is a great opportunity for Hoshuko to appeal to and draw new students. Some of them perform on stage (classical Japanese dance, Taiko drums, etc.) and practice very hard under their instructors.

Mark your calendar for Japan Festival Date & Time: 12/17/06(Sun) 1:00pm-4:00pmVenue: Rangetsu 8400 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 407.345.0044For more information, check Japan Festival web site: http://ld-e.com/japanfestival**Admission Free**

► Baseball lesson by a special guest, Mariners’ pitcher Masao Kida (Back, 5th from left) (2005)

► Classical Japanese Dance

◄ Taiko drums

◄ In a class

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C L A S S I F I E D S

Asian American Chamber of CommerceContact Rina Brothers at 321-239-3525 or email [email protected] www.asianamericanchamber.org

Asian American Heritage Council— “Together we accomplish more!” www.aahc-cfl.org

Asian American Women AssociationContact Becky Szymanski at [email protected]

ATAYALNurturing the spirit and culture of the indigenous tribes of Taiwan and providing economic and cultural development initiatives in the United States. Contact Tony Coolidge 321-206-8040. www.atayal.org

Ch’an Buddhism Orlando Chapterwww.ddmba.org Tel: (407) 538-6491 [email protected]

Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) 中佛州中美協會www.orlandochinese.com

Chinese School of CAACF 中佛州中華學校www.orlandochineseschool.org

Chinese School of Tomorrow 明曰中文學校http://www.ocst.org

The Evergreen Club 長青社2250 Principal Row, Orlando. Meets every Thursday. Email Janet Nguyen at [email protected]

Guang Ming Temple Chinese School 佛州光明寺光明學院Every Sunday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm 2250 Principal Row, Orlando, FL 32837 Tel: (407) 240-9009

Han Foundation www.hanwaves.org

J.Club— Japan oriented organizationprovides exposure to the unique culture and fascinating experiences of Japan Contact Terri Mitchell at [email protected]

Organization of Chinese Americans – South Florida Chapter 美華協會Winnie Tang PO Box 56-2124, Miami, FL 33256 305-753-8791

Orlando Chinese Professionals Asso-ciation (OCPA) 奧蘭多中國專業人仕協會www.ocpa-usa.org

Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando 大奧蘭多台灣商會Contact Paul Liau at 407-566-9478

UCF Asian Student Associationwww.ucfasa.org

UCF Vietnamese American Student Associationhttp://vasa.ucf.edu [email protected]

USF Vietnamese Student Associationwww.myspace.com/usfvsa Contact Phuc Pham, VSA President, [email protected] and Thao Tran, VSA Vice President, [email protected]

United Chinese Association of FL 佛州華人聯合協會Johnson Ng, Executive Director P O Box 669086, Miami, FL 33166 305-345-8489 [email protected] www.MiamiDragonBoat.com

Vietnamese Professionals Association (VPA)The mission is to lend a helping hand to both the Vietnamese youth that will follow us and to those who lead us here so many years ago. Contact Nhan T. Lee at 407.488.1225 or [email protected]

Wat Florida Dhammaram2421 Old Vineland Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34746 407-397-9552 www.watflorida.org

World Ving Tsun Athletic Association 世界詠春拳會Learn authentic Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) kung fu in Orlando. Lineage holder - 3rd generation Yip Man. 2603 E. South St. Orlando, FL. 32803 407-496-0113 VingTsun.cc

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

REGULARLinedance with style—At Casselberry Senior Center (at Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry 32707): Every Monday (for begin-ners) from 7:30~9:30pm; and Thursday (for more advanced), 7~9:30pm. $5 per person.At L. Claudia Allen Senior Center (1840 Mable Butler Ave., Orlando 32805): Every Friday (for beginners), 1:30~3:00pm. Donation accepted.Contact Ivan and Cecilia Mao at 407-222-8747 or [email protected] Badminton Club—Every Wednesday (6:30-10pm), Friday (6:30-9pm) and Sunday(12:30-4pm) at Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club, 825 Courtland St (by Lee Rd and I-4). Contact Krishna Balwalli at 407-361-4735 or email [email protected]. Qi Gong Practice—Come and learn every Sunday at 10am Lake Eola in Orlando, FL. Located on the east side of Lake near the gazebo. Call Mark at 407-235-5828 for details. www.falundafa.orgCh’an Buddhism Meditation—Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhism Association (DDMBA), meet every 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm at Southeast Branch Library (On Hoffner & 436), 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822, FREE, meditation & book study. 407-538-6491, email: [email protected]

Local Table Tennis Club—meets every Tuesday and Thursday Nights, 6-10pm at Winter Park Christian Church, 760 N. Lakemont Drive. All levels of players are welcome. We play for fun, and also offer Professional coaching and a Robot for training. $4 per person. Please call Adam at 407-854-6301 or www.owpttc.org. Tai Chi with “Madame Wu”—Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm at the Osceola County Council on Aging, 1099 Shady Lane, (minutes from the Turnpike entrance in St. Cloud). $1 donation. For more information, contact Madame Wu at 407-738-7001 or O.C.C.A. at 407-846-8532

World Ving Tsun Athletic Association 世界詠春拳會Learn authentic Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu in Orlando. Lineage holder - 3rd generation Yip Man. 2603 E. South St. Orlando, FL. 32803 407-496-0113 VingTsun.cc

SPECIAL

Single listing is up to 40 words at no charge for non-profi t organization

E-mail the events/activities to [email protected] or fax the information to 407-273-9913 Submit the information by the 1st of each month for the same month publication.

Vietnamese Language for Beginners (18 AGE UP)CLASS: August 27, 2006 - May 20, 2007TIME: Sunday 2:45 pm – 4:45 pmWHERE: St. Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic ChurchFEE: $60 per personOBJECTIVES: This class is designed for the students without knowledge of the Vietnamese language or with a very limited knowledge of the language. Students will learn how to speak, listen, read, and write. Please contact parish offi ce for further information: 407-296-3261

4th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival, presented by The United Chinese Association of Florida. October 14 & 15, 2006 (Sat & Sun) 9 am - 6 pm. Haulover Park & Marina - 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154. A 2000-year-old traditional sport event comes alive in a spectacular and exciting Dragon Boat Racing.

China Expo 2006, organized by The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay. Oct 23-Oct 25, 2006 - Hyatt Regency Downtown 211 North Tampa St, Tampa. 9:30am – 5pm/3pm (24 & 25). For more details, please visit www.ccctp.com

Asian American Chamber of Commerce Election / Annual Membership Meeting. Oct 25, 2006 (Wed) at Ming Court Restaurant, 9188 International Drive, Orlando. 6pm – 9pm Cost: $25 for members and $35 for non-members. RSVP by Oct 20 with Michelle Kim at 407-310-4364 or [email protected].

Table Tennis Championship, by Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando. Oct 28, 2006 (Sat) 9am – 5pm. Main Gate Flea Market, Building “C”, 2F. Cost: $5. Deadline to enroll: Oct 26. For more details, please all Paul Liau 407-566-9478.

The 1st Annual Kids’ Aid Society “Kids Helping Kids” – Dancers from around the world. Nov 4, 2006 (Sat) 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Gateway High School’s Performing Arts Center, 93 Panther Paws Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744. Ticket: $9. To benefi t Osceola County’s 700 homeless children & for the education sponsorship of 52 needy children in Sri Lanka. Call 407-566-9013 for tickets.

Orange County Recycle Day, November 4, 2006 (Sat) 10am – 2pm. Blanchard Park – 10501 J. Blanchard Trail, Orlando. Free recycling materials for kids and adults. Come join us as we celebrate families and 16 years of recycling in Orange County.

Annual Asian American Student Achievers’ Scholarship Awards Banquet, presented by Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida. December 2, 2006 (Sat) 5:30 p.m. at Ivanhoe Plaza Hotel - 60 S. Ivanhoe, Orlando. Entertainment, Door Prizes, Recognition Awards and Scholarship Grants. Adults: $30.00 Age 10 and under: $15 For more information: Call Becky Szymanski, Scholarship Event Chair at 407 583-9013 Or Tim Madhanagopal, AAHC Chair at 407 366 0404

Japan Festival 2006, 12/17/06(Sun) 1pm-4pm. Rangetsu 8400 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 - 407.345.0044. Free admission. Lots of entertainment, visit Japan Festival web site: http://ld-e.com/japanfestival for more information.

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How does what I eat affect my heart?

The food you eat can affect the way blood fl ows through your heart and arteries. A diet high in fat and cholesterol can gradually cause a buildup (called “plaque”) in your

arteries. That buildup slows down the blood fl ow and blocks small arteries. If the blockage happens in an artery that carries blood to the heart muscle, a heart attack can occur. If the blockage happens in an artery that carries blood to the brain, a stroke can occur. The right diet helps keep your arteries clear and reduces the risk of heart problems and stroke.Tips for a heart-healthy diet

• Eat less fat (especially butter, coconut and palm oil, saturated or hydrogenated vegetable fats such as Crisco, animal fats in meats and fats in dairy products).

• Use nonstick vegetable oil cooking sprays instead of oils. • Buy lean cuts of meat, and eat fi sh, skinless chicken and turkey instead of beef. • Try low-fat snacks that have been baked instead of fried, such as pretzels. • Choose low-fat dairy products, such as skim milk, and low-fat cheese, yogurt a

nd margarine. • Try to limit how many sweets you eat. • Eat no more than 4 egg yolks a week (use egg whites or egg substitutes). • Bake, broil, steam or grill foods instead of frying them. • Eat fewer “fast foods” (burgers, fried foods), which are high in fat. Instead, eat more

fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates (rice, pasta, breads, grains). • Drink low-calorie beverages, such as unsweetened tea or diet soda pop. Why is exercise good for my heart?

Exercise makes your heart stronger, helping it pump more blood with each heartbeat. The blood then delivers more oxygen to your body, which helps it function more effi ciently. Exercise can also lower blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease and reduce levels of LDL (“bad” cholesterol), which clogs the arteries and can cause a heart attack. At the same time, exercise can raise levels of HDL (“good” cholesterol), which helps protect against heart disease.

Combined with a healthy diet, exercise can speed up weight loss. Exercise is also the best way to maintain weight loss. Regular exercise also helps you burn calories faster, even when you’re sitting still.What’s the best type of exercise for my heart?

Aerobic exercise causes you to breathe more deeply and makes your heart work hard-er to pump blood. Aerobic exercise also raises your heart rate (which also burns calories). Examples of aerobic exercise include walking, jogging, running, swimming and bicycling.How much exercise do I need?

In general, if you haven’t been exercising, try to work up to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week. Your doctor may make a different recommendation based on your health. If you can’t carry on a conversation while you exercise, you may be overdoing it. It is best to alternate exercise days with rest days to prevent injuries.How will I fi t exercise into my busy schedule?

There are lots of ways to raise your heart rate during your regular day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk during a coffee break or lunch. Walk to work, or park at the end of the parking lot so you have to walk farther. Walk more briskly. Do housework at a quicker pace and more often (for example, vacuuming every day). Rake leaves, push the lawn mower or do other yard work.

Nutrition and Exercise: Healthy Balance for a Healthy Heart

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Orange County offers these tips for safer cooking:* Never leave food cooking on the stovetop unattended

* Make sure that items that can catch fire, such as paper towels, pot holders or cloths are well away from the area around the stove

* Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing while cooking. Loose clothing can catch fire if it comes in contact with flames or heating elements and cause severe burns

* Have a tested and fully charged multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. Also, remember if you can’t put the fire out quickly, leave your home and call 911 from a safe location

* Create a kid free zone of 3 feet around the stove and supervise older children as they cook

* Don’t cook if you’re drowsy or feeling the effects of alcohol, medications or other drugs

* Always turn pot handles toward the center of the stove

* Keep cooking area clean. Always wipe appliances and surfaces after cooking to prevent grease buildup

* Do not store flammable objects near the stove

* Fire sprinklers can save lives, reduce property loss and help cut insurance premiums

Carl L. Plaugher, Fire Chief

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Fire Prevention Week October 8-14, 2006Preventing Cooking Fires

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Orange County Fire Rescue Department

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