Asia Society's multimedia look at electronic waste shipped overseas and the toxic effect it has on places such as Guiyu, China--known as "trash town." With an interview with Michael Zhao of the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society.
"The Daily Show's" Aasif Mandvi and "Survivor" winner Yul Kwon join the San Francisco Chronicle's Jeff Yang to discuss the stereotyping of Asian American males in life and work--at the Asia Society 5/31/07
Renowned Buddhist peace activist & teacher Thich Nhat Hanh talks about Burma, Iraq and "engaged buddhism," which he has advocated since the war in Vietnam. Interviewed by TIME religion correspondent David Van Biema; produced by Asia Society.
Bollywood meets Rugby,Snake Boat races in the "Venice of the East," India's Wine Country, and more. See it now with Indique's Simone Ahuja, interviewed at the Asia Society.
Monks'and eyewitness accounts of the Burmese crisis, 10/5/07 at Asia Society. With live call-in from the leader of the monks in Burma, and dramatic video.
Asia Society marks World AIDS Day with a closer look at Cambodia, uniquely affected by AIDS in the wake of the Khmer Rouge atrocities, with one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in Asia -- through the inspiring work and personal stories of The Face-to-Face AIDS Project.
Excerpts from Chen Chieh-jen's complete video works at the Asia Society... on the effects of globalization on the marginalized in society... and Lingchi Executions
Miss NY Chinese 2007 behind-the-scenes. Through the glamour, the beauty and excitement, find out why having having this pageant to share Asian culture is important to this year's winners.
Inside the studio and creative mind of Zhang Huan, one of the most recognized Chinese artists working in both the US and China. His latest exhibition at the Asia Society includes performance works, photographs, and sculpture.
East meets West as children from Bali and the National Dance Institute join in a brand new kind of performance at the Asia Society. See and hear unique "Cak" dancing, jazz and more.
Interview with Dr. Gao Yaojie, internationally honored 80-year-old AIDS activist and winner of this year's Vital Voices Global Partnership Leadership Award
David Henry Hwang on Asian American racial identity and "the face we choose to show the world [versus] who we are" -- in his new play "Yellow Face." With excerpts from a January 2008 performance at The Public Theater in New York. Exclusive interview conducted by the Asia Society.
The 2007 Bollywood Movie Awards on Long Island showcase some of Bollywood's biggest stars, with a global cinema award for Hollywood's Danny Glover. Presented by The Bollywood Group, Wal-Mart, and Sony Entertainment Asia.
The Japan Karate Assoc. tournament in NYC features the best in Kata and Kumite techniques. Sensei Isami Shiroma--6th Dan and Chief Instructor JKA of NY, and Sensei Margaret Thomas--5th Dan and Chief Instructor Karate Spirit, explain the benefits and goals of karate. Recorded 10/21/07 by the Asia Society.
3 Industries Riding the Wave of Retiring Boomers - US News and World Report Baby boomers mean big business for the Generation Wave Growth fund, which bets on three industries poised to benefit from the torrent of boomers entering retirement over the next 15 years: healthcare, financial services, and technology. The $1.5 ...
Man bilked $400k-plus from elderly couple for jewels, country club ... - M... A 46-year-old financial services representative pleaded guilty today in federal court in Minneapolis to defrauding an elderly and vulnerable couple in southeastern Minnesota of more than $400,000 and using the money for numerous luxuries. Joseph W ...
Peaceful Revolution: Joint Parenting, Joint Retirement Accounts? - Huffingt... More and more these days, young parents approach the responsibility of parenting as a joint venture. Often one parent will reduce her schedule to take care of the children while the other maximizes income for the economic welfare of the family. But ...
Same-sex couples get ready for old age - Columbus Dispatch DALLAS -- Louise Young and her partner, Vivienne Armstrong, have been together for 37 years, but the same-sex couple are still two single people according to Texas law. Like others in their 60s and approaching retirement, the Dallas women are ...
Shane Headline - Daily Commercial DEAR ABBY: I'm 26 and concerned about my parents' future. They are in their late 40s and have absolutely nothing saved for retirement. Dad has a physically demanding job and won't be able to do it forever, and they are currently in debt up to their ...
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