Category Archives: Portland

John Lim supports the Arizona immigration law

Posted on May 11, 2010 by jaehwan

We’ve got one Asian American candidate for governor in Oregon. His name is John Lim, and he’s a tough talking Republican who wants to rid our state of those illegal immigrants that Arizona has been struggling with. He supports Arizona’s … Continue reading →

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Ed Lin Event Recap

Posted on May 5, 2010 by jaehwan

Thank you Thymos, AAJA-Portland, Friends of Portland Chinatown, and Murder By the Book for the awesome Ed Lin event yesterday.  Special thanks to Amy Wang, Ruth Liao, Elizabeth Suh from AAJA; Joann Le, Fai Chong, and Ivy Lin from Friends … Continue reading →

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Dudescape to Dadscape

Posted on January 12, 2010 by jaehwan

I caught this article linked by the fine people of BicoastalBitchin. Alls I gotta say is that the writer hit the nail right flat on the head.  This was my favorite sentence: When baby makes three, the abrupt lifestyle change … Continue reading →

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Assembling the Team and 2010 Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2010 by jaehwan

Last year I only had two resolutions.  One was fitness.  I think I achieved that.  I trained and ran the Hood to Coast.  I was at my lightest body weight in years.  I can’t say that I’m a gym rat, … Continue reading →

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Protected: We are nonviolent with people who are nonviolent with us

Posted on October 20, 2009 by jaehwan

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Congratulations, Miss Asian Oregon 2009!

Posted on October 15, 2009 by jaehwan

Miss Asian Oregon Pageant from Daniel Liffick on Vimeo. Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Miss Asian Oregon Royal Court!  The winners (with their titles and platforms) are: Miss Luketan Somnasang, Miss Asian Oregon, Renewable Energy Miss Gina Songkham, First Princess, Inspiring … Continue reading →

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Thymos Weekend: Anti-Pageant

Posted on October 12, 2009 by jaehwan

(pic from here) Man, what a wild and fun weekend!  On Saturday, we had the Miss Asian Oregon Pageant.  Yesterday, we had the anti-Pageant.  Both events were lots of fun. I wanted to put a post for each event.  Even … Continue reading →

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Protected: Talent

Posted on September 27, 2009 by jaehwan

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Miss Asian Oregon

Posted on September 24, 2009 by jaehwan

Okay, time for an exciting announcement. I am the co-owner of the Miss Asian Oregon Pageant, and we will be having our inaugural event on October 10th, 2009 down in Salem. My partner Michelle is a former contestant/finalist and law … Continue reading →

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Marketing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools

Posted on September 18, 2009 by jaehwan

My son’s school ends before the work day, so when I pick him, we often have free time.  I’ve recently been trying to find some activity to get into shape–other than running, which kills my knees–and since there’s a well … Continue reading →

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