2Ne1 Minzy rocks her new purple do!

2NE1's Minzy is rocking her new purple pixie do!  Park Bom is also sporting her new shorter hair style as well.  These girls rock their looks with any hair style.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] 2NE1 @ Clarke Quay 121102 (Photo credit: the.angrycamel)[/caption]

NS Yoon-G "If you Love Me" Ft. Jay Park (Full MV)

Released in Korea November 1, 2012 Yoon-G's new song "If you love me" ft. Jay Park

Check out her new video

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November 5, 2012 Yoon-G released her practice dance video with Jay Park.

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Squid Ink, The Miracle Dye

Squid Ink, can it be good for you?  Recent studies have found that ink from squid has potential anti-cancer properties.  New studies show the Squid Ink could prevent tumor metastasis and possible angiogenesis.  Squid Ink also is used to enhance the flavor of food and be used as color in certain dishes such as rice and pasta.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300"] This is black pasta, or squid ink pasta. Usually it is tossed with mussels or other seafood, but I'm on a budget here, so it was zucchini, garlic, and olive oil for us. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]

Huffington Post reported a new trend in Japan.  For a limited time Japan's Burger King is advertising their new Kuro Burgers.  Kuro Burger meaning Black Burger in japanese, are hamburgers with black buns that made with bamboo charcoal and ketchup made from Squid Ink.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="240"] BK Squid Ink Burger (Photo credit: Takoyaki_King)[/caption]

According to LiveStrong.com, Squid Ink's main ingredient is melanin, the same matter that gives color to skin and hair.  Squid ink is a natural component and is the perfect ingredient for dyeing your hair a dark color.  Unless you are allergic to Squid ink, it is an excellent choice since it does not contain impurities.  For me personally I have used HI-Speed Squid Ink hair dye.  It's amazing!  There is no need to put vaseline around the hairline because it does not stain the skin.  When rinsing the product out you do not need to use shampoo because it rinses clean.  Another plus with using this product is that the color gradually fades away, therefore there is no mark when the new hair grows in.  I must say, after washing the product out, my hair is very soft and shiny.  Squid Ink, the Miracle Dye, Asia's new Trend.

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My Ho`onani Hawai'i (My beautiful Hawai`i)

This beautiful stop motion video was created by an aspiring Asian American Photographer, Kenji Croman.  With over 10,000 single photo shots, this 3 minute film took nearly 7 weeks to shoot.  My brother, Kenji Croman was invited to share his unique style of photography with the TEDx City Project held at the Aulani Resort on Oahu, October 20, 2012.  The video was filmed in my home town, Honolulu, HI.  From the moment the film begins until the end, you will be intrigued with the talent that this young man has.  Kenji, shows the extraordinary beauty of this island through his lens, the place I call home.  My ho'onani Hawai'i.

http://youtu.be/gthPNs8r8Jg

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Kenji Croman's photo (Photo credit: zsoolt)[/caption]

Asian T.V. Drama Hana Yori Dango Makes Flower Boys Popular

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Hana Yori Dango Returns (TV series) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]

J Drama and K Drama are a big hit in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and in the Asian American Community right here in America!  Among the top favorite Asian Drama Series is Hana Yori Dango (meaning Flower before boys in Japanese).  This 1992 comic book series became a japanese cartoon series in 1996. In 2001, the first of the Hana Yori Dango T.V. dramas series originated in Taiwan called Meteor Garden. In 2005, Japan made its first Hana Yori Dango T.V. series debut.  Gaining much fans and attention around the Asian World.  Korea then made its Hana Yori Dango series called Flowers Before Boys in 2009.  Becoming an overnight hit, Hana Yori Dango has made Japanese Actors Matsumoto Jun and Shun Oguri and Korean Actors Lee Min Ho and Kim Hyun Joong an icon for young men today.  After the Korean broadcast of Hana Yori Dango, "hallyu" (a korean popular wave) among young men wanting to look more trendy like the actors in the drama, including wearing makeup, was noticed in S. Korea.  This trend called Flower Boys (young men) or Flower Men (older men) is becoming quite popular.  In fact today the fastest growing beauty trend is mens skin care and makeup in S.Korea.  According to Good Morning America the Euromonitor International, a global market research firm, says 21% of men's beauty came from Korea in 2011 and expects to double in the next year.  Today, Flower Boys are appealing to the young asian girls.  Living in a world of first impressions; being trendy, fashionable and having good looks is a must for these Asian Flower Boys.

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CONTEST (closed)

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Kenji Croman's photo (Photo credit: zsoolt)[/caption]

I have recently started a blog Asia Trends and I am excited to announce that my baby brother Kenji Croman will be having a contest to help promote my blog. If you have been following my blog, then you know all about my brother Kenji. He is quickly becoming one of the worlds top and most famous Wave Photographer. If you haven't heard about him, then you need to read about him in my blog Chasing waves and dreams. You also need to "follow me", to have this rare chance to win one of Kenji's famous signed photograph. Read Kenji's direction to win!

Click for Details

1. IMPORTANT: You must follow my blog by hitting the FaceBook "like" button.  Liking this post will not count for the giveaway. You can check out my fan page at Asia Trends on Facebook

2.  There must be at least 100 new followers from this contest.  So please share this page.

3. This contest will end on Friday October 26, 2012 at 7pm Hawaii Standard Time

4. Good Luck!!! If you still dont know who Kenji Croman is please check out his website at www.gokenji.com  and see for yourself why he is so famous.  Guarantee you will want one of his signed pictures.

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Update: 14 lifeguards fired in El Monte, CA

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Another meeting on October 16, 2012 ,was packed with supporters of the former El Monte, "Gangnam Style" lifeguards. On a 3-2 vote, council members propose that the lifeguards have their jobs reinstated.  Nearly two months of investigation and court battle   most of the lifeguards will not be returning to their jobs.

"I think I will just resign and have my record reclaimed because this is taking too long, and it's just too stressful," said 20-year-old Baldwin Park resident Amelia Rangel. "I just want to put it behind me already and move on."

Senior lifeguard Daniel Surmenian said that although he was still debating the decision, he doubted the Aquatic Center would be a positive work environment upon his return.

"(I would go back) if I felt safe going back there and thought I wouldn't be targeted in any way," he said. "It would be difficult with the management right now."  Reported the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.