Interview with Charyn Pfeuffer

“I’ve seen the incredible beauty of these places and people alongside extreme poverty, and although I know I could never give these people back as much as they’ve given me, I’d sure like to try.”-Charyn Pfeuffer

Operation Bonita

The idea was simple: put encouraging words on post-its that enforce healthy self-images. In my mind, I paraphrased this to mean: cause someone to feel they are sexy

Slow Food Nation

“Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.”

Undiaper Your Baby!

Many call this form of cuing “Elimination Communication” or simply abbreviated EC. Supporters of the practice claim that as early as the day babies are born, they have this ability to communicate their needs.

China Pollution

These human beings seem to be living on a different planet where the waters are yellow and the skies are black.

World Hunger

By Joannaline Casasola Young
In the wake of the recent fatal floods in the Philippines, my husband  sent me a link to a youtube video that I highly suggest you watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1bOteXhwrw&feature=player_embedded#
As a Filipino American, I felt a strong connection to the people in the video.  Also, October is Filipino American History Month so I thought this [...]

Chocolate for the Greater Good?

Then comes the next aisle and straight above me I see those dreaded words printed in bold, large font: Candy and Baked Goods. I stare at the dark colored chocolate boxes as if they are seducing me. They taunt me with words like “smooth” and “creamy”.

A Commentary on Hong Kong's Sugar Babies

By Joannaline Casasola Young
The sex slave industry has been a large concern in almost every country in the world.  This crime is on a level far greater than any other crime as these young children are forced to give up their innocence.  However, what happens when sexual workers are willing participants?  What if these people [...]

Burma: The Only Country…

By Joannaline Casasola Young
Little is known about Burma to the degree that many of today’s public would answer that they have never even heard of the country.  After much research I found Burma to be one of special interest.  Not just because of the country’s unfortunate economic status and militaristic government but also for their [...]