Note: I am a pro-life. If you disagree with this standing, please feel free to stop reading now. Recently I came across an article from The Chicago Tribune discussing abortion issues in South Korea. The article reports of an activist group of physicians founded by obstetrician Shim Sang-duk who refuses to perform abortions and advocates prosecution for doctors who continue to do so. FACT: Abortion is illegal in South Korea. FACT: South Korea has one of the highest abortion rates among developed countries, so much so that it has been called "The Abortion Republic." FACT: In sharp contrast to the United States, physicians in Korea are ostracized for REFUSING to administer abortions. I will not get into more politics, nor discuss the article in...
Continue readingReader Amy suggested that I try Photoshopping under-eye fat deposits on myself to see if my theory proves correct. What do you think? Do my eyes look larger with the under-eye bags? For those who are wondering, this picture was taken after one too many drinks at a wedding, when I proceeded to steal the 'fro wig from the photo booth. I personally think that my eyes DO look bigger with the under-eye fat deposits. Yes, I look tired and perhaps a bit older. But the extra shadow seems to create a more balanced look to my face....
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One thing I noticed lately is the prevalence of Korean celebrities who have large fat deposits under their eyes. This picture of the new girl group Rainbow was what prompted my new curiosity. Koreans (well, Asians in general) can have very warped views on attractiveness and appearances. I wondered if puffy under-eyes now counted as a desirable trait. Internet searches brought up nothing, so I decided to formulate my own theory. Asian blepharoplasty — otherwise known as Asian eyelid surgery — is performed in order to give the appearance of larger eyes. Asians even use glue or tape in order to create the crease that makes your eyes look bigger. As you can see, a crease can make your eyes look bigger...
Continue readingLast week, I was helping my mother go through some business documents at her store when her friend dropped by to visit. "And what is your daughter doing here?" "She's helping me sort through these documents, make phone calls, write letters, and fill out forms." "What a great daughter!" "Oh it's nothing. She's been doing this for us ever since she was in 2nd grade!" What my mother said is true. When we first immigrated to the U.S., my parents painstakingly studied books, listened to cassette tapes, and even took night classes to learn English. But how could they properly learn while working 80 hours a week in an attempt to set up a new life in a new country (to which they had arrived...
Continue readingThe new Sydney International Food Festival has released a series of ads that depict various country flags via the use of their national foods. (click to view larger) Australia Brazil France Greece India Italy Japan Korea Lebanon Spain Switzerland Vietnam What a fantastic visual representation of the different cultures that will be represented in the festival! Kudos to the Australian ad agency WHYBIN/TBWA on the great job! I may be biased, but I think the Korea one is the best - don't you agree? Via Ads of the World. ...
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