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What the World Could Look Like

Nearly 61 million people in the United States volunteer at least once a year, over a quarter of the national population. The tangible impact they have on their communities can be documented-planted trees, newly painted schools, children in a free tutoring program. The intangible benefits (greener neighborhoods, a brighter learning environment, motivated and successful youth) can be felt. What many don't consider or measure is the impact of service on the volunteer himself or herself.

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From Movie Reviews

Tampopo

Tampopo, written and directed by Juzo Itami, was first released in Japan in 1985, and then subsequently in the U.S. in 1987. Even though the story is set in modern times, Itami himself calls the film a "noodle western", obviously a clever play on words to classify it as the Asian counterpart of "spaghetti westerns." Although the plot is a bit formulistic at times, it is still a quirky and creatively made comedy that I found thoroughly enjoyable.

From Articles & Stories

Interview: Rain on His U.S. Film Debut in "Speed Racer"

It's April 25 in Los Angeles, and it's Rain's press day for his U.S. film debut in "Speed Racer". Although there was media from all over the world, Asian Loop got a chance to conduct a one-on-one interview with the Korean Superstar to talk about the film.

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Rain: Behind-the-Scenes of Ninja Assassin

Due out in 2009 is the major motion picture "Ninja Assassin" from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. Playing the lead role will be Korean superstar Rain. Rain recently made his U.S. film debut in "Speed Racer" as the character Taejo Togokhan. Thanks to Warner Bros., Asian Loop is proud to feature these behind-the-scenes photos of the actor training for the role.

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The Straight Story on Asian Hair

Hair--Martin Luther called it women's richest ornament, Hubert de Givenchy said the styling of it tipped off whether or not a women truly knew herself. Here's one Korean-American hairdresser's view on the proper care and feeding of Asian hair.




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