Open Letter
The Flashing Question Mark
If you could help save KoreAm Journal, would you?
Spotlight
In the House
All eyes on Big Brother contestant Angie Swindell
Bookbag
Angry Little Girls in Love by Lela Lee
Cheers!
: In celebration of Steve Byrne’s first one-hour special, Happy Hour, available on DVD at Amazon.com, the comedian shares his alcoholic beverages of choice. (Note: The show is funny with or without liquor.)
Who Knew?
Forbes names L.A.’s Koreatown one of America's most fuel-efficient neighborhoods
Takes a Village
Singer/songwriter Mia Kim turns to fans to help pay the bills
Outer Limits
No Regret explores the world of homosexuality in conservative South Korea
All the Rage
Stuff we love right now
The World According to Dave
Block Party
Worth a Click
www.valleygirlonline.com
Jane Says
Up In Smoke
On the Rise
The Oddibles >> Hip-hop with a message
Job Interview
High Pressure
In the News
Not the End
Seven months and two acquittals later, the question still remains: What happened to Michael Cho?
Sports
Swing, Swing
Updates on the hot crop of young golfing guns
Enterprise Zone
Home Is Where The Howl Is
Andrew Kim unleashes a posh spot that’s all about Man’s Best Friend
Artists' Trax
Sketching Her Destiny
Chicago artist Laura Park draws herself a niche in the great big world of art
Inside the Mind of Laura Park
Cubiculture
Ed Park loosens his tie to pen Personal Days, a satirical novel about office life
Behind the Lens
Grammy-nominated filmmaker Aaron Stewart-Ahn has big plans for music, movies and life — from behind the camera, of course.
Feature Story
Shall We Dance?
More and more Koreans swept up in the ballroom dance wave are answering yes
Diving to Olympic Glory: Dr. Sammy Lee
The triumph of the “Koreans Never Give Up” spirit
Passing the Torch
Sammy Lee and Olympic marathoner Sohn Kee-Chung shared one pride
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Cover Story
High Rollers
Rising from smoky basements to the most glamorous casinos in the world, the sport of poker now offers fame, prestige and instant millionaire status. But high-stakes gambling always comes with risks, and losing money is only the beginning.
Be Our Guest
Casinos cater to Eastern high rollers
Games People Play
A no-frills guide to placing online bets
Fair Play
Recreational gamblers weigh in on their controversial sport
Wild Cards
An overly-simplified breakdown of South Korea’s Go-Stop
Where to Get Help
Point of View
Close Your Eyes And Imagine
Sen. Barack Obama’s victory in the Democratic primary inspires us to embrace new possibilities
Exiles on Main St.
Reversing the Cultural Microscope
A Peace Corps volunteer shares his personal journey as an Asian American in Zambia
Koream Kitchen
Know Your Noodle
: Treat yourself to Koreanized Chinese food, a hybrid cuisine that keeps crossing borders
Reelism
That’s Hot
Hellcat
Summer Scorchers
In the mood for romance? Stream these hot Korean dramas from their network websites.
Community Network
KABA
Practice Made Perfect – A Q&A interview with KABA’s Jane Oak
KAC
Seeking Justice – KAC petition calls for investigation surrounding the fatal shooting of Mike Cho
KACF
Granting Opportunities – KACF makes grantee partner site visits
KAC-WA
Thank You Note – A message from the president
KAFSC
You Are What You Eat – Children’s food program dishes out healthy fare
KCCLA
State Of The Art – The 40th annual exhibition of the Korean Artists Association
KCCD
Home Stretch – KCCD helps client avoid foreclosure
KHEIR
Back-To-School Basics – In preparation for the upcoming school year, KHEIR works to ensure that all children’s immunization records are up to date, as required by law
KYCC
Down To Earth – KYCC plants 3,000 trees
NAKASEC
Democracy Now – KRCC launches program for immigration reform
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