VIA Times – September 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   There are over 100 courses in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and for the last ten years, we have played some of those glorious greens including the Legends courses of Parkland, Moorland, Heathland, and the oh-so-daunting ...

By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   As the next generation of wealth is busy building startups or running projects for major corporations they are also being confronted with new challenges. Explore several ways in which individuals coming into wealth from low- ...

By: Joe Mauricio   Nearly one week before Hurricane Irma was predicted to make landfall in Florida, Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for the entire state. Residents heeded the warning with one of largest evacuations ever to ...

By: Bob Boyer   The above headline refers to a historical cloak and dagger thriller in the September, 2017 issue of “Smithsonian” magazine. The theme of this issue is “Secrets of American History,” and this spy story fits perfectly. I ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   Iron Chef, Chopped, The Great British Bake Off even Worst Cooks In America! Who doesn’t love watching a cooking contest where you feel like you’re watching a soap opera unfold while also (hopefully) learning culinary tricks ...

By: Victoria Smith   He walks the shores for corpses of trees seasoned by time, stripped bare by salty fi ngers of the ocean—ghosts of limbs, branches, and trunks that whisper their true shapes to him. He gathers them like ...

By: James DC   Q1. In which battle did Napoleon die? * his last battle Q2. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? * at the bottom of the page Q3. River Ravi flows in which state? * liquid Q4. ...

By: Melody Dizon   It’s back to school time and for me that spells F R E E D O M!!! For the first time in months, I don’t hear the fighting, screaming, complaining in the morning. If you have ...

By: Rowena Ortac   Tips to help you prepare for an unexpected career crisis. We all know how important it is to be prepared for a fire, flood, or other type of emergency. What about something that seems less dramatic, ...

By: Christian L / ChaCha M / Xavier D   Intervention of peers may prove to be highly effective in fighting bullying amongst children. The inner strength and confidence gained through leadership programs create strong children who are ready to stand up ...