Check out this PSA in support of The Center For The Pacific Asian Family. Among the YouTube stars, you’ll see some recognizable Taiwanese Americans including Phil Wang & Ted Fu of Wong Fu Productions, Vanness Wu of Taiwanese boy band F4, and singer-songwriter Dawen among many of our YouTube friends.

Take a stance against domestic violence and sexual assault. It affects every community, including our own unfortunately. Chances are someone you know, a family member or friend, is suffering silently.

Go to http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/890329 and add your vote so that this organization can win $1 million dollars to continue the good fight.

On behalf of the staff of TaiwaneseAmerican.org, our hearts go out to the people of Haiti in the immediate aftermath of January 12th’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake. It has caused mass devastation and the death tolls are still unknown.

Haiti may seem a world away, but keep in mind that it is one of 23 nations that have diplomatic ties to Taiwan. We hope you might consider donating to support relief efforts.

In March 2008, our Taiwanese American medical association (NATMA) was on a medical mission to give free care to the people of Haiti. We anticipate that NATMA will be rallying efforts once again. I have been informed that this is currently in progress. In support, any straight donations made to TaiwaneseAmerican.org between Jan 13-17 will be forwarded in full to NATMA. (This route is not tax-deductible)

Look for the donation bar on the right side of this webpage.

Here is an evolving list of other ways to donate or support relief efforts:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Haitian-Earthquake-Relief/288681741232

Singer-songwriter Cynthia Lin is working on a new album due out around Spring 2010! We’re excited to see what she comes out with! We’ve featured her before during a live online “Living Room Session” broadcast. She’s talented and an excellent story-teller through her music. Check out her new website at:http://www.cynthialin.com

For a limited time, she’s offering FREE downloads of her previous albums. Please invite your friends to take a listen, and spread the word! Support this super-talented artist!

Listen and download here: http://cynthialin.bandcamp.com

If you haven’t checked out Exit Clov, you must! Fronted by twin sister musicians Susan and Emily Hsu, they’ve got a sweet harmonious sound filled with energy and smart lyrics. Based out of Washington DC, they’ve been gaining a strong following in the region as well as dedicated followers around the world!

Exit Clov’s long awaited and very first LP, Memento Mori is officially released! The album features 11 original tracks, including District Menagerie. The record is available online and can be purchased at:

iTunes, Amazon MP3, Amie Street, Lala, Rhapsody, Napster, Shockhound, LimeWire Store

Stream the album for free at: http://www.exitclov.com

Tony Hsieh is the founder of the successful Zappos.com, an online shoe and clothing shop with over $1 billion in sales. Its amazing trajectory in growth since 1999 is no doubt a result of his creative approach in building a unique company culture as well as operating according to a set of “core values.”

Read more about Tony Hsieh in this recently published NY Times article and interview by Adam Bryant: “On a Scale of 1 to 10, How Weird Are You?”

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/business/10corner.html

Then check out this 2008 article from Forbes: “A Step Ahead.”

http://www.forbes.com/global/2008/0602/064.html

Not long ago, we brought you Dawen’s rendition of Jay Sean’s “Down.” Here is singer-songwriter Charlie Chang’s equally captivating cover performance:

Based in Los Angeles, Charlie Chang is a Taiwanese American singer-songwriter who you’ll find singing his tunes to his guitar or performing with his band. He’s already released an EP, now available on iTunes, and currently working on more stuff. We look forward to more announcements about his upcoming performances!

Visit his website: http://www.charliechangmusic.com

Check out another nicely produced professional music video featuring Charlie Chang – “Waltz For You.”