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The Single & Dating Scenes / Hmong Match Making

« on: December 10, 2018, 10:36:31 AM »

Whether it's family(parents)  or others, how do you feel about Hmong Match Making?  Ever happened to you?  How was it?

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General Discussion / Politics: Laws & Bills

« on: December 05, 2018, 03:04:57 PM »

Ok so WI elected a Dem. Governor and the Republican controlled house came up w/ bills to limit his power when he takes office next year. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/05/us/wisconsin-power-republicans.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

What are your thoughts?

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General Discussion / Over The Years in PH, What Are Some Intriguing Characters You've Come Across

« on: November 30, 2018, 01:50:22 PM »

and Why ?

CwmMejDub is one - that guy can write poetry...I think if he took the time to compile them into a book, he could be a millionaire   and sometimes I wish I have a magic wand to grant his wishes- put an end to his sufferings so he could write equally beautiful happy poetry.

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General Discussion / How Did You Do On Your Black Friday Deal Hunting

« on: November 26, 2018, 08:12:09 AM »

I skipped this year (and like every year ) - just get what I need and left, a boot for $20 and Coat for $40. 

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General Discussion / Yes, I know I'm slow since they've been out there for a while now

« on: November 14, 2018, 12:42:16 PM »

But these Hmong brothers are good, really good.

https://www.facebook.com/thelorbrothers/videos/vb.359778287402251/1368946283152108/?type=2&theater

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General Discussion / Milestones of Hmong Men (In The Hmong Culture)

« on: November 13, 2018, 03:05:54 PM »

Milestone #1 - Get marry
Milestone #2 - Have Children
Milestone #3 -Help the Clan (Specialized in one area of the Hmong cultures/traditions so you can be beneficial to the clan and others.  Ex:  Learn to play the qeej so you can help at funeral, learn txiv xaiv, learn something...so you can be useful except do nothing
Milestone #4-Take leadership role
Milestone #5 -How do you say this in Hmong - Ua nom ua tswv

Agree?

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General Discussion / Election 2018

« on: November 07, 2018, 08:25:40 AM »

I'm happy.  We have a new governor and I can't really stand the old ones..he's too extreme like someone at the White House. 

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General Discussion / Does your job requires you to travel alot?

« on: October 18, 2018, 08:08:58 AM »

J/w

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General Discussion / Something good from Trump Presidency

« on: October 15, 2018, 03:43:43 PM »

You see more and more of this in the open so easier to confront:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/darreion-toles-st-louis-woman-fired-blocking-black-man-entering-apartment/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/12/nyregion/woman-calls-police-black-boy-brooklyn.html

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College Life / Harvard Discriminates Against Asian-American

« on: October 15, 2018, 02:39:38 PM »

Awhile back, I read an article about this issue but looks like they're battling in court.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-harvard-discrimination/harvard-discriminates-against-asian-americans-lawyer-says-at-trial-idUSKCN1MP0ZP

Do have any story or know someone who applied to these IVY league  colleges and didn't get accepted when they should have?  Just wondering..

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General Discussion / Wise Words from Chinese Actor Chow Yun Fat

« on: October 15, 2018, 02:08:32 PM »

The Chinese actor, 63, told Hong Kong movie site Jayne Stars in an interview last week that he planned on donating his $714 million fortune to charity.

“My dream is to be a happy and normal person,” he told the outlet. “The hardest thing in life is not about how much money you earn, but how to keep a peaceful mindset and live the rest of your life in a simple and carefree manner.”

-People Magazine

https://people.com/movies/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-chow-yun-fat-donate-entire-fortune-charity/

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General Discussion / What are your thoughts on Hmong leaders today

« on: October 09, 2018, 02:15:07 PM »

I'm not talking about the Hmong leaders in the mainstream community but the ones for the Hmong community like the 18 clans, leaders of so and so hmong organization, etc.. 

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General Discussion / Has anyone visited New Zealand before?

« on: October 09, 2018, 01:58:46 PM »

The airport custom seems pretty strict. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXFXySXuuNM

Oh, if you have any stories of going through airport custom through your travels do share.  I went to Thailand a few years back and someone gave me a few dry herbal packages and I had to go through baggage custom to get it check.  Of course, I made sure it's legal but custom was very thorough.

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General Discussion / I went Squirrel Hunting

« on: October 01, 2018, 03:08:51 PM »

I went squirrel hunting and the best thing about it is the hike.... and the nature scenery.  Anyone into squirrels hunting?

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General Discussion / Lobster Buffet in Southern CA

« on: September 05, 2018, 12:33:30 PM »

Anyone ever been to those lobster buffet in southern CA.  How was it?