His story could easily have ended before it started, either in the jungles of Laos or on the streets of Fresno, California. Instead, today Pha Mouavangsou manages a successful electronics distribution business, teaches night school and, in his spare time, is studying for his doctoral degree in organizational development. The distance Pha Mouavangsou has traveled [...]
The news of Michael Jackson’s death came just hours after the announcement of Farrah Fawcett’s death after losing her vigilant battle with cancer. All though her death was sad, the world was more in shock when first hearing that the King of Pop was in the hospital and gravely ill. Then a few hours later it was confirmed, [...]
The vocalist from the original group, The Flippers, came to fame to be known simply as Yaka, and is currently in Minnesota to debut his first ever live full concert at the Aldridge Arena in Maplewood, MN this July 2nd, 2009. For many who did not know—emphasizing not—Hmong singer extraordinaire Yaka has been featured as [...]
Located on the busy University Avenue where lies a myriad of Asian ethnic restaurants that embellishes this part of Saint Paul, Cheng Heng is boasted as one of the best eateries you can find within that part of town. While not conspicuous at first gaze the restaurant is located inside what looks like a mini-mall [...]
Let’s add fuel to the fire! Or is it, he’s on fire, or maybe quite simply, DJ Palestine is fire. Thus, deeming him Mr. Fuego, an accolade to his ingenuity in contriving such partnerships in the 10 tracks presented in his debut album “DJ Palistine is Fuego,” coming to you soon in his official release [...]
This past Thursday, June 11, 2009, Peripheral Blur hosted the event “Silent No More” at Stargate Night Club. The event featured some of the best artists in the Hmong Community today, but there was more to the event than just partying. The event put the spotlight on domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined as the [...]
As a single person, it seems that the only times I meet people – or a lot of people in a time span of 2-3 hours – is when I go to the clubs or to the bars. I know…I know…this sounds like and is something I can change and prevent, and it does not [...]
About a year ago, a good friend of Hmoodle named Amy Anderson introduced me to the comedy of Dan Cottrell. I hadn’t heard of him, so I went online to find clips of his. While watching the clip I found myself amused by his insights and humor. I went to find him on Myspace and [...]
