VIA Times – August 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Veronica Leighton   Life is like a roller-coaster ride, there are ups and there are downs. If life just remains stable, like no challenges, no mountains and hills to climb, our everyday existence will just be so boring. And, there’s no way we can help other people if we ...

By Lori Bernardino-Leonardo On Friday, April 4, 2014, Lorenzo Leonardo III asked for my hand in marriage in front of family members and close friends at E+O Restaurant in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Thus began months and months of planning sans a wedding planner. I knew some were just waiting for ...

By: Joe Mauricio   The United States is No. 1 in worldwide health care in cost per capita, but far below the list in quality care. Statistically, Americans spend more money on their health care than anything else, but food. But the consumption of health care dollars is predominantly not ...

Veronica interviews Johanna Mirpuri-CookCreator/Founder of Momma Cuisine, Inc, President and Publisher at Great Everyday Meals Magazine (GEM FOOD MAG) Summary. She has been capturing audiences with Momma Cuisine since 2009 with her mission to get families across America making Great Meals everyday. Joe Mauricio with filmmaker Timothy Mahoney, author of ...

DIANA LEE INOSANTO, Movie Star, Writer, Director, Producer, & Stuntwoman

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