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Top news stories personally selected by the publishers for their relevance to the Asian-American community.
June 2009 - Posts
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The legal world has been transformed in the last year, and so has The American Lawyer's seventh annual A-List, which ranks the nation's elite law firms -- those that are best at balancing a thriving business with their obligations to the profession. Only Read More...
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When doctors told Byung Kim and her husband that they needed to buy health insurance, they weren't sure where to look. Read More...
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Chef Pivarunas Plans to Update Menu, Reduce Prices Read More...
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Five Local Attorneys Build on Firm's Commitment to Diversity in the Legal Profession; Expand Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities for Asian Pacific American Attorneys Read More...
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>>Despite Their Success, Asians Not Rising to Heights of Silicon Valley’s Corporate World >>Rockets Could Lose Yao for Season or More >> U.S. Senate Confirms Harold Koh as Legal Adviser of Department of State >>CA Legislators Draft Resolution to Recognize Read More...
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Name in English: Connie Chung (Constance Povich) Name in Chinese: 宗毓华 [宗毓華] Name in Pinyin: Zōng Yùhuá Gender: Female Birth Year: 1946 Birth Place: Washington, D.C. Profession(s): U.S. Broadcast Journalist Education: B.A. in Journalism, 1969, University Read More...
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Tyrone Aiken, Executive Director of the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA), recently welcomed and thanked funders, school board members, and volunteers for their support at an Open House celebrating AileyCamp’s 21st year. Read More...
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Storm Lake school officials say they overestimated the number of students last year who were not fluent in English. Read More...
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As a rule, I don’t readily admit that I think Nickelodeon’s animated show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is one of the best television series I’ve ever seen. Read More...
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RATING: (ALERT VIEWER)Fayette-Nam: Drama. By Aurorae Khoo. Directed by Duy Nguyen. With Jon Gentry, Lisa Kang, Kathleen Mendoza and Kenneth Tan Ronquillo. (Through July 11. Asian American Theater Company at Thick House, 1695 18th St., San Francisco. Two.. Read More...
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East West Players in Los Angeles is the nation’s oldest professional theater of color in operation today. An estimated 75 percent of Los Angeles-based Asian American dramatic artists have made a presence there, including Tony Award winning B.D. Wong, Read More...
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>> NAPABA Celebrates the Confirmation of Florence Pan as Associate Judge for the District of Columbia Superior Court >> New Hmong Studies Fellows at the University of Minnesota Announced >> Oldest Chinese Radio Station in Bay Area Closes >> Hyphen’ Issue Read More...
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Luis Miguel Messianu, President and Chief Creative Officer of Alma DDB, has appointed Isaac Mizrahi to the newly created role of Senior Vice President - Managing Director of the agency, effective July 13th 2009. Read More...
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Accra — Society, to some extent, accords the media a level of trust due to its presumed narrative authority in selecting, constructing and disseminating information. Read More...
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In Week 15 of our tribute to Chinese American Heroes we’re going to be looking at our news reporters. Our modern pioneer was Sam Chu Lin, who led the way for many Chinese Americans and Asian Americans to follow. Beginning with his own radio show in racially Read More...
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A large Minneapolis cemetery has developed a new burial site aimed at attracting Asian-American families. Read More...
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Storm Lake High School senior honor student Lori Phanachone drew local, state and national attention when the Lao-American teen refused earlier this year to take a mandatory English proficiency test that she considered to be "insulting and degrading. Read More...
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There are many lessons Suresh Unni has learned from the death of his brother Santosh (called Dosh by his family and friends) in Chicago over a decade ago. You can have a loving family, and caring friends, and yet be prone to end your life, he says. Unni Read More...
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Entering the portals of "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" at Wednesday's black-tie walk-around preview, a staffer's formal welcome gave rise to a mystery for the ages: Why, since the educated pronunciation of the boy king's name is Toot Read More...
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PARAMUS — A throng of bikers wearing denim jackets and motorcycle boots bought up Israeli-made couscous and feta cheese at Trader Joe's on Sunday to show support for the store carrying Israeli products in the face of recent boycotts. Read More...
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Singer and actor Sally Kellerman performs a show of jazz and standards. [ 8 p.m., Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., S.F. ] Read More...
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Organizers said the ride to the Trader Joe's in Paramus was organized after hearing about boycotts of the store for carrying Israeli products. Read More...
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VERNON BRYANT/DMNRoger Shimomura, who was kept at a camp as a boy, uses Japanese-Americans' internment as a starting point in an exhibit at the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Read More...
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California State Assemblymembers Paul Fong and Kevin De Leon jointly proposed a bill that would require the state to address its history of discrimination against Chinese immigrants. Read More...
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Hundreds of doctors, nurses and other social and health care workers gathered in Washington, D.C.s Freedom Park Wednesday, asking Congress to end the racial and economic disparities in the United States health care system. Read More...
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HE is the first Asian to be the World Bank's chief economist. Read More...
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By Melissa He At a special news briefing held for Asian American and Pacific Islander press in San Francisco on Jan. 22, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed her May trip to China, tackling environmental and human rights issues. This was Pelosi’s Read More...
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>> Sam Yoon Receives Backing of Mayor Sukhee Kang >> David Le Fired From D.C. Summer Jobs >> Senate approves Koh nomination >> 5FF Comedy Marathon at Purple Onion >> 3rd Annual Prohibition Poker >> Goh Nakamura and Jane Lui perform together Compiled by Read More...
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A new survey released shows 70 percent of women report having experienced a sexual health issue, of which 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned. The survey also found that many women claim they would be comfortable talking to a health care provider Read More...
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The Ordway's new "Flower Drum Song" features a homegrown cast of Asian American stars. Read More...
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Anti-casino advocates hold an unusual protest in Center City.Demonstrators set up this Anti-Casino Circus at 6th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. Two organizations, Asian Americans United and Casino... Sponsored Topics: Philadelphia - Asian American Read More...
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The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay has granted $17,598 to six northeast Wisconsin organizations. Read More...
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A Fundraising Dance for the 36th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair In the face of tough economic times, nonprofit community events everywhere are facing extreme challenges to their fundraising efforts. The 36th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair is turning to Read More...
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DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - East West Players, one of the nation’s premier Asian theater companies, received a double honor from the James Irvine Foundation this month in the form of a $300,000 grant and an award for artistic director Tim Dang. Read More...
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When Assemblywoman Grace Meng heard that one of her constituents had been labeled “Oriental” on a police document, she was outraged. That outrage has now led to action. Read More...
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It isn't known whether the Milwaukee Bucks would prefer to re-sign point guard Ramon Sessions or forward Charlie Villanueva, but whatever preference they have might influence their selection at the 10th slot. If they have no preference, the player they Read More...
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi compared the current turmoil in the streets of Iran to the Chinese governments crackdown on Tiananmen Square protesters 20 years ago. Pelosi made her comments on Iran during a meeting with two dozen representatives of Northern Read More...
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More than 5,000 sociologists will convene in San Francisco this August to explore ideas and scientific research about how community affects contemporary social issues as part of the American Sociological Association's 104th annual meeting. Read More...
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In addition to its thousands of slot machines, Rivers Casino will provide the culinary wealth that's found along the Las Vegas Strip and Atlantic City's Boardwalk. Read More...
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East West Players, the nation’s premier Asian American theater, opens its doors once again to young growing artists. The Creative Play program offers children ages 10 - 14 an opportunity to develop strong teamwork skills, build self-confidence and help Read More...
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>> To Overcome Fear of Alzheimer’s, Asian Families Learn Loving Touch >> A Reading with Minal Hajratwala >> East West Players’ honored twice by James Irvine Foundation >>”Taste Korea” on CBS 5 >> Tibetan Guide’s Incitement Case Surfaces: 3-Year Sentence Read More...
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Shu Kim's family emigrated from Korea to New York when she was only three; ironically, a work assignment took her back many years later. In retrospect Kim realized the time she spent in her birthplace helped her tap into her entrepreneurial roots. Read More...
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GlobalHue-New York expands with appointment of new strategic talent Read More...
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The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced $3,051,000 in unrestricted general operating support to 18 Philadelphia-area arts and culture organizations. Read More...
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NEW YORK – A study, "Recording Voices: Stories of Asian Pacific American Youth as Language Brokers in New York City," by the Coalition for Asian American Children & Families, found that children play critical roles as translators for their parents. Read More...
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A University of California Regents special committee has nominated UC Irvine undergraduate Jesse Chang to serve as the student regent for the 2010-11 term. Read More...
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If it wasn't for David Henry Hwang, there would be no Theater Mu. Read More...
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Immigrants pour billions of dollars into state coffers every year in taxes, according to a report to be released tomorrow that promotes immigrants’ contributions but does not offer conclusive evidence about whether they are a net cost or a benefit to Read More...
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The current crop of self-distributing filmmakers is zeroing in on target niche markets to develop audiences for their films. Charming and articulate, the filmmakers of "Robot Stories," "Maestro," "The Gatekeeper," and "Superstar in a Housedress" are presenting Read More...
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VietNamNet Bridge – Over 10 consignments of red-skinned, white-fleshed ‘dragon fruit’ have been shipped by air to the US since Vietnam resumed efforts to develop an export market for them a month ago. Read More...
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Over the next year, Twin Cities theaters will present three plays by David Henry Hwang, perhaps best known for his show "M. Butterfly." Hwang has a reputation for his nuanced view of the Asian-American experience. Read More...
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WASHINGTON----The U.S. Small Business Administration today recognized two of its Emerging 200 initiative participants as being among the winners of the 2009 Inner City 100 competition, held by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City . Read More...
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With wine glasses in hand, approximately 500 Asian American professionals filled the Green Room inside the War Memorial Veterans Building in San Francisco, on June 19, often pausing to chat with old friends or stopping to meet new ones. The event, “A Read More...
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Name in English: SB (Shien Biau) Woo Name in Chinese: 吴仙标 [吳仙標] Name in Pinyin: Wú Xiān Biāo Gender: Male Birth Year: 1937 Birth Place: Shanghai, China Profession (s): Physics Professor and Political Activist Education: B.S. in Mathematics and Physics Read More...
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Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) announces that Margarita Alegria Ph.D., director of CHA’s Center for Multicultural Mental Health Research, has received the Simon Bolivar Award presented by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Read More...
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Daughter of a Punjabi Sikh immigrant from Amritsar, Namrata "Nikki" Randhawa Haley, is another Bobby Jindal in the making. Nikki, 37, as she is popularly known, has announced her candidacy for Republican Party nomination for the Governor of South Carolina, Read More...
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EL PASO -- A campaign to get the highest military honor for an El Paso veteran has received Gov. Rick Perry's endorsement. Read More...
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( American Sociological Association ) More than 5,000 sociologists will convene in San Francisco this August to explore ideas and scientific research about how community affects contemporary social issues as part of the American Sociological Association's Read More...
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In last week’s column (Global Responses and Personal Stories of Delivering Hospitality and Pride), I shared reader definitions on how they thought HOSPITALITY was real and personal. I have had additional input to be shared in a future article, but some Read More...
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“New Muslim Cool,” to be shown Tuesday as part of the “P.O.V.” series on PBS, explores a young religious convert’s efforts to reinvent himself in the face of sanctioned prejudices. Read More...
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COLUMBIA, Mo (AP) Ominous in black robes and hoods, three artists move stealthily to manipulate unique charges: 1.2-meter puppets that are putting a new face on college language class in Missouri's heartland. Their art is bunraku, an ancient form of lyrical Read More...
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>> Chinese Woman sues co-op for saying: Live with your people >> U.S. Births Hint at Bias for Boys in Some Asians >> San Francisco Japantown Welcomes the Tanabata Festival >> Shift Happens: Career Hunting, Maintenance and Growth in the Current Economy Read More...
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Updated Monday 11 p.m. University President Richard Levin announced Monday the appointment of Robert Post LAW ’77 as the 16th dean of Yale Law School. Post, a scholar of constitutional law, including the First Amendment, equal protection and legal history, Read More...
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There were nearly 158,000 potentially avoidable childbirth-related injuries to women and their infants in 2006, a significant decline from 2000, according to a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, HealthLeaders Media reports. Read More...
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Delaware residents would be able to buy Budweiser and pinot grigio along with their eggs and bread, if controversial House Bill 193 is passed. The bill legalizes the sale of beer and wine at grocery stores in a state that forbids it, one of only five Read More...
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Union officials representing meatpacking workers say civil rights were violated when U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents raided six Swift & Co. packing plants across the country on Dec. 12, 2006. Read More...
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Injuries to mothers during childbirth decreased significantly between 2000 and 2006, according to the latest figures. The number of mothers who experienced injuries while giving birth vaginally without the use of forceps or other instruments dropped by Read More...
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They used to say Illinoisans south of Interstate 80 would not vote for names like Rod Blagojevich and Barack Obama. But the voters proved themselves open-minded. How open-minded? Read More...
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The 33rd installment of the Frameline LGBT film festival continues with a superb documentary about a transgender filmmaker who returns to her Montana roots for a high school reunion, a Swedish film about a gay couple forced to re-examine their relationship.. Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO — Shivering on a Richmond district street, Eric Mar was wearing nothing but underwear as he watched 20 years of his life burn to rubble. Read More...
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Summers are so fleeting in Minnesota it can be mighty difficult to persuade audiences to venture indoors for even the most fascinating evening of classical theater. Realizing this, several companies again are offering the chance to catch a Shakespearean Read More...
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Business-related events in the Houston area over the next week. Read More...
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When voting results are divided by demographic group, typically the options are Caucasian, African-American, Latino and other. That’s not much help if you’re Asian-American and want to know the voting patterns of people like yourself. For two local precincts Read More...
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They used to say Illinoisans south of Interstate 80 would not vote for names like Rod Blagojevich and Barack Obama. But the voters proved themselves open-minded. How open-minded? Raja Krishnamoorthi, 35, Illinois' former deputy treasurer, is preparing Read More...
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At one point during Alice Wu 's ethnic dramedy, "Saving Face," Ma, played by Joan Chen , skims over titles such as "The Last Emperor" (a knowing nod to the actress' U.S. breakthrough) and "The Joy Luck Club" while browsing the "China" section of a video Read More...
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Employers swap tips at the monthly meetings of the Job Links Excelerator program. Read More...
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EL PASO -- Hopes for a new national inquiry into whether El Paso World War I hero Marcelino Serna should receive the Medal of Honor depend on the governor's signature this weekend. Read More...
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The president of Global Summit of Women wears many hats. She believes it’s the Asian streak in her that drives her to get better. Read More...
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The President will be led on a walking tour of the Year Up center in Arlington by Anastassia Anderson and Darius Churchman, two Year Up students. Read More...
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This Sunday is Father's Day, remember? Nice work. Lucky for you, you've still got some options. Options that don't involve this. Restaurant Takashi - Join James Beard award winner Chef Takashi Yagihashi and his French-Asian-American inspired cuisine on Read More...
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The president is spending the afternoon at events encouraging responsible fatherhood. Read More...
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>> Filipina Immigrant Worker Overcomes Employer’s Diplomatic Immunity Claim >> National Coalition of South Asian Organizations Announces One Community Campaign >> Akshaya Patra partners with Network of Indian Professionals North America >> Free Euna Lee Read More...
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WASHINGTON - Today, President Obama is scheduled to begin a national conversation on responsible fatherhood and healthy families with a series of events designed to illuminate the importance of fatherhood and mentorship and how dads are strengthening Read More...
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Everyone has a good idea about the function of a DJ. Read More...
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It’s hard to imagine anyone enjoying life better right now than former Burlingame High and College of San Mateo standout and current Texas Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman. Read More...
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Salt Lake Community College finds itself in a whole new realm as it reached a fourth-place ranking among the country's... Read More...
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Salt Lake Community College finds itself in whole new realm as it reached a 4th place ranking among the country's top... Read More...
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South Brunswick High School's class of 2009 will graduate roughly 690 students June 23 at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton. Valedictorian: Lauren Dai GPA: 4.52 College attending: Harvard University. Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO - Celebrating its 36th Anniversary Year, the Asian American Theater Company (www.asianamericantheater.org) proudly announces its world premiere production of “Fayette-Nam,” a new play by Aurorae Khoo, at the Thick House, 1695 18th Street, Read More...
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ABC's Emily MacDonald reports: Since the end of May, 12 people in Hanzhong, the northern province of Shaanxi, have died of rabies -- in response authorities have killed between 34,000 and 36,000 dogs in the region. These dogs included beloved... Read More...
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A newly published textbook spotlights the often-unsung role of Asian Americans in U.S. civil rights history, one of the authors says. "Untold Civil Rights Stories: Asian Americans Speak Out for Justice," published Wednesday, was a joint effort of the Read More...
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FALLS CHURCH, Va.----Planned Systems International, Inc. , a respected provider of information technology solutions and consulting services to the federal government, has been ranked among the 50 Fastest-Growing Asian American Businesses in 2009 by the Read More...
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Lost star Daniel Dae Kim talks about making his London stage debut and how the US TV series will end. Read More...
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More than 40 persons learned about the work of the Corvallis School District’s diversity and inclusion committee Wednesday evening at the administration building and were invited to provide input of their own before an action plan is developed in the Read More...
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Legislation to allow Delaware supermarkets to sell beer and wine was tabled by a House committee Wednesday amid concerns about keeping alcohol away from minors and what it would cost the state to enforce the law. Read More...
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Name in English: Delbert Earl Wong Name in Chinese: 黄锦绍 [黃錦紹] Name in Pinyin: Huáng Jǐnshào Gender: Male Birth Year: 1920-2006 Birth Place: Hanford, California Philanthropy: Yes Profession (s): Judge, Community Leader, Military Veteran Education: A.A., Read More...
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UC-Santa Cruz announced Wednesday that its incoming freshman class will have more than 3,500 members. Read More...
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About 2.5 million U.S. households are unable to receive digital-television signals following the switch from analog over-the-air broadcasting, Nielsen says. Read More...
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A new website created by two recently laid-off women helps small businesses find customers on the Internet. NY1's Employment reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report. Read More...
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Gerard McAleer, the top Drug Enforcement Administration official in New Jersey, briefed representatives from North Jersey's Asian community Tuesday about the dangers of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals during a presentation at the Saddle Brook police Read More...
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( The Gerontological Society of America ) The prestigious Hartford Doctoral Fellows and Hartford Faculty Scholars programs today awarded over $1.25 million in combined new grants to eleven researchers in the field of geriatric social work. Read More...
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Ominous in black robes and hoods, three artists move stealthily to manipulate unique charges: 4-foot Japanese puppets that are putting a new face on language instruction for college students in Missouri's heartland. Read More...
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Chinese-American assemblyman wants Californians to remember Read More...
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COLUMBIA, Missouri (AP) - Ominous in black robes and hoods, three artists move stealthily to manipulate unique charges: 4-foot (1.2-meter) Japanese puppets that are putting a new face on language instruction for college students in Missouri's heartland Read More...
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The meeting's agenda was two-fold: first to help leaders identify the signs of drug abuse and to reach out to Asian immigrant communities. Read More...
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JAMA. 2009;301(23):2427-2428. Patient safety continues to decline in the United States and important disparities persist in the care received by various minority and low-income populations, according to a pair of reports released by the Agency for Healthcare Read More...
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NEW YORK Jo Muse expected a few hours of venting at the launch meeting of Project MC, an initiative designed to define the role and importance of agencies that specialize in marketing to African-Americans, Asians and Hispanics. Read More...
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Title: Health Highlights: June 15, 2009 Category: Health News Created: 6/16/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/16/2009 Read More...
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Research indicating distorted ratios of male to female births among U.S. residents of Chinese, Indian and Korean descent could reflect those families' openness to sex-selection techniques, according to some demographers, the New York Times reports. Historically, Read More...
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U.S. Filipinos spend an average of $88.6 billion in goods and services annually and have a median annual income of $76,874, more than 50 percent compared to $50,740 nationwide. Read More...
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CHICAGO (WBBM) - Asian-American leaders in Chicago say they are outraged they weren't consulted before a judicial vacancy was filled after the death of the first and only Asian American elected circuit judge in Cook County. Read More...
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Ever notice that the NYTimes.com most emailed list is slanted toward an older demographic? Maybe because only folks over a certain age—like our Aunt Mabel—still use the email tool. Here's a quick, annotated guide to what grandma and grandpa thought you Read More...
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The Men of Color Summit will be held today and Wednesday at the State University College at Brockport. Read More...
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The nation's largest Korean American bank moves to bolster its cushion against losses in the face of the deep recession. Bolstering its cushion against losses in the face of the deep recession, the nation's largest Korean American bank said Monday that Read More...
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For the second year in a row, the public will have a unique and fun chance to sample over 50 wines and learn about local Asian American community groups in the Bay Area. Co-hosted by Les Tso, a veteran in the beverage industry, and Aggregate Productions, Read More...
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Each percentage point increase in the African American population in a county appears to be associated with a decrease in the number of specialists within that county who diagnose and treat colorectal cancer, according to a report in the June issue of Read More...
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Each percentage point increase in the African-American population in a county appears to be associated with a decrease in the number of specialists within that county who diagnose and treat colorectal cancer, according to a report in the June issue of Read More...
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In a speech Monday, President Barack Obama will ask American Medical Association members to support his efforts to overhaul the U.S. health care system, the Associated Press reported. Read More...
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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Read More...
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) say there is a lack of diversity on the Sunday political talk shows. Read More...
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The NY Times looks at recent census data that suggests an interesting trend in Chinese, Korean and Indian families in America: "If the first child was a girl, it was more likely that a second child would be a boy... If the first two children were girls, Read More...
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What is The Girl to do? She's evicted by her landlord in the morning, sexually harassed by an L.A. producer at noon, and sexually abused by a cop right afterwards. Why not handcuff the nasty officer to a tree, don his uniform and ride around on his motorcycle Read More...
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Doors Open on June 26 to Launch Summer Programs - Read More...
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Ominous in black robes and hoods, three artists move stealthily to manipulate their unique charges: 4-foot Japanese puppets that are putting a new face on language instruction for college students in Missouri's heartland. Read More...
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It’s been more than six months since the United States put the first black American president in the White House, and Asian Americans across the US were overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama. Read More...
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Demographers say the statistical deviation among Asian-American immigrant families is significant, and they believe it reflects not only a preference for male children but a growing tendency for these families to embrace sex-selection techniques, such Read More...
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"Color and the Constitution" isn't the title of a historical documentary, but rather the theme of the fourth annual College of Southern Idaho Civil Liberties Symposium. Read More...
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If your journalism career has been anything like mine, you're eager to hear inspirational stories about others in the news industry. I found one a few weeks ago, even as announcements were made that colleagues at my own newspaper, the Detroit Free Press Read More...
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Census data on births among Asian-Americans may reflect not only a preference for male babies, but a growing embrace of sex selection, experts say. Read More...
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Experts say that small statistical deviations among Asian-American families are significant and reflect a growing embrace of sex-selection techniques. Read More...
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Housewives and Hollywood stars are heading to the nation's suddenly hip hotspot Read More...
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By Arun Kumar, Washington, June 14 : After six years of sold-out runs, a series of plays set in the 7-Eleven American convenience store, exploring the cultural experiences of its South Asian and other immigrant employees, is set to close its doors. Read More...
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The field of study did not exist when he taught the first university-level course on Chinese American history in 1969 at San Francisco State. Him Mark Lai, an engineer by training and historian by avocation whose groundbreaking scholarship and treasure Read More...
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There has been much chatter about who now speaks for the Republican Party, and whether the GOP has a message or an agenda to combat President Obama's popularity. Those questions are important to the party's future, but the most serious problem remains Read More...
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THE TAKE | Analysts say almost all indicators are pressing the Republicans into minority status. Read More...
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Ominous in black robes and hoods, three artists move stealthily to manipulate unique charges: 4-foot Japanese puppets that are putting a new face on language instruction for college students in Missouri's heartland. Read More...
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Asian-American artists and writers have attained considerable prominence as creators of sophisticated graphic novels, many of which explore cultural identity and social issues. Read More...
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Snake River Canyon Jam with a variety of musical styles and venues. Highlights: Groovin' at the Grove, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Locust Grove Business Park, 1411 Falls Ave. E., featuring Hoochie Coochie Men with rhythm and blues funk music, and kids games and Read More...
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The deaf student's inspiration for competing in CSUN's Miss Deaf Pageant came from a quote by the first deaf winner of the Miss America Pageant in 1995. Read More...
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By Heather Horiuchi, Nichi Bei Times He was told that he has a “zero percent” chance to live. Though initially devastated by the diagnosis, 28-year-old Nick Glasgow has not lost hope. Nor has his mother Carole Wiegand, who doesn’t say “if” her son is Read More...
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In the 1960s, artist after artist rejected the idea that colour had 'spiritual value' and, turning to commercial paints straight out of the can, claimed pigment as material fact rather than a ticket to transcendence. Read More...
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The teen birth rate in San Benito County has declined, according to the most recent study conducted by the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health program, the Office of Family Planning and the University of California, San Francisco. Read More...
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UC Regents will consider Jesse Cheng's nomination at July 14-16 meeting. Read More...
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SANTA CRUZ -- UC Santa Cruz's 10 colleges will honor 2009 graduates in commencement exercises today, Saturday and Sunday. Read More...
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Santa Mesa is a story that portrays the courage of a young boy who is forced to come to terms with the death of his mother. Read More...
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n Policy violates state, federal constitutions, group says Read More...
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Caltrans' plan to set racial and gender quotas in federally funded road and highway contracts violates the state and federal constitutions, a federal lawsuit filed Thursday claims. Read More...
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President Barack Obama has nominated his friend and former room-mate and major campaign fund-raiser Vinai Thummalapally of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the next US Ambassador to Belize, the only country in Central America where English is the official Read More...
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by Gerrye Wong, for Chi Am Circle Twenty seven Santa Clara Valley high school seniors and community college students will have smiling faces when they receive Chi Am Circle Scholarships totaling $40,000 on May 15 at an Awards Dinner May 15 at the China Read More...
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The State of New Jersey will sign a Memo of Understanding with the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council at The Council’s Business Opportunity Expo 2009 on Tuesday, June 16 at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway in New York Read More...
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Strategies for minority business owners to win corporate contracts in the current economy will be explored at the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council’s Business Opportunity Expo 2009 on Tuesday, June 16 at the New York Marriott Read More...
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RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - An alert Thursday night about a bold scam designed to separate you from your cash. Ethnic business owners, mostly of Asian descent, are being threatened with violence if they don't wire money to a certain location. Read More...
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n Policy violates state, federal constitutions, group says Read More...
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Cathe Wilson, 76, served on the City Council for more than a decade in Temple City, which she has called home for the past 48 years. Read More...
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A proposal to create privately operated health-insurance cooperatives as an alternative to a government-run health care plan is gaining steam in the Senate, several key senators said Wednesday. Read More...
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BLOOMFIELD TWP. – Dr. Eugene Rogers stood in front of his home in a quiet and upscale neighborhood, disgusted by what he saw drawn in the street. Read More...
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Friends and family of ousted Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff are hosting a farewell roast and fundraiser June 19 at the Frankfort-Mokena German Heritage Center, 25249 S. Center Road, Frankfort. Ruff could not be reached for comment, but according Read More...
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The World Journal reports that in the past two years, the obesity rate among Asian American children has grown to match the rate among none-Asian children. Read More...
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The Berkeley Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 5–3 Thursday, June 4, to designate renowned artist Chiura Obata’s former studio on Telegraph Avenue a landmark. Read More...
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>> Korean Waitresses Win Settlement for Wrongful Termination and Unpaid Minimum Wage and Overtime >> Public Health Crisis Looms as Gov. Schwarzenegger Proposes Gutting State Funding for HIV/AIDS Services in CA >> Akshaya Patra Partners with Online Shopping Read More...
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By AAPCHO Staff Addressing representatives from federal agencies, grassroots and national hepatitis B organizations, and others gathered at HHS Headquarters in Washington DC this past Tuesday, Acting Surgeon General Rear Admiral Galson spoke forcefully: Read More...
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Name in English: Samuel K. So Name in Chinese: 苏启深[蘇啟深] Name in Pinyin: Sū Qĭshēn Gender: Male Current location: Stanford University, California Philanthropy: Yes Profession(s): Doctor, Medical Research Scientist Education: Bachelor of Arts, Microbiology, Read More...
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As Democrats put together the framework for sweeping health care legislation, lawmakers are running into competing demands within their own party. Read More...
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It looks like America is tiring of recent tabloid magnets Jon and Kate Gosselin. Monday night's episode of TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8" averaged only 4.3 million viewers -- down from the nearly 10 million viewers who watched the May 25 season... Read More...
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TROY — Two Asian-American men jailed on $500,000 bond each on a count of second-degree home invasion are suspected in a string of burglaries in Troy, Bloomfield Township and West Bloomfield Township. Read More...
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National high school graduation rates improved over the past 10 years, but a new report released Tuesday finds there may still be cause for concern. Read More...
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He was told that he has a zero percent chance to live. Though initially devastated by the diagnosis, 28-year-old Nick Glasgow has not lost hope. Nor has his mother Carole Wiegand, who doesnt say if her son is cured, but when. Read More...
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NEW STATE-LEVEL DATA SHOW DISPARITIES VARY WIDELY ACROSS STATES WASHINGTON, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A decade after U.S. Read More...
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The 1982 killing of Chinese-American Vincent Chin is a story familiar to Metro Detroiters. Chin was beaten to death with a Louisville Slugger by two autoworkers outside a Highland Park bar while he was celebrating his nuptials with friends. Read More...
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After CSUN faced a power surge on Dec. 18, a fire broke out at the Women's Resource and Research Center near Plummer Street and Darby Avenue. Due to health hazards, the house has been boarded up to prevent anyone from entering. The fire is still under Read More...
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Free Night of Theater, the 4-year-old national audience development program administered locally by Theatre Bay Area, succeeds in attracting new audiences and in contributing to their "aesthetic growth," according to a study released Tuesday. The study,.. Read More...
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En Foco, the non-profit membership organization committed to nurturing and supporting photographers of diverse cultures, turns 35 this year. They're marking the anniversary with an exhibit at Calumet Photographic in New York showcasing the winners of Read More...
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Three-time defending Pac-10 Champion Arizona State will make their 21st all-time appearance in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. This is the fourth time under Pat Murphy and third time in the last five years that the Devils will make the trip Read More...
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African-American, Hispanic and Asian-American members of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday sought equal protection for minorities under healthcare reform plans pending in Congress. Read More...
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The company is honored for fourth consecutive year. For the fourth consecutive year, Deloitte has been named one of the best organizations in the United States for multicultural women by Working Mother magazine. Read More...
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Over the last four years, the ethnic media have picked up 8 million new readers, viewers and listeners, and now regularly reach 57 million people in the US, according to a poll released today by New America Media. The increase comes as mainstream media, Read More...
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Forging a More Successful Multicultural America By Preston Ni Former U.C. Berkeley professor Ron Takaki passed away last month. With his quietus, America lost one of its most important warriors in the endeavor to forge a stronger, more successful multi-cultural Read More...
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- Edward-Isaac Dovere reports online for The Capitol : "New York State's experiment in one party rule ended today as Republicans seized control of the State Senate after the Democrat's adjourned the chamber on a procedural vote. Read More...
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Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of interviews with directors whose films are screening at the 2009 CineVegas Film Festival. “Etienne!” (USA, 2009) Director: Jeff Mizushima Cast: Richard Vallejos, Megan Harvey, Caveh Zahedi, Rachel Stolte, Solon Read More...
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He grew up on Les Dawson and Yorkshire pudding, but as a Daily Show 'fake news' correspondent he has become one of America's top Asian voices for news - and that's no laughing matter, he tells Sarfraz Manzoor Aasif Mandvi was just another working-class Read More...
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Despite a seeming lack of Asian presence in North Carolina, Dan Duffy sees no reason to overlook this diverse and growing group. "Not that much is known about Asians here," Duffy said. "It's small and it's dispersed, but they are here and they are interesting. Read More...
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With a few changes, a bill allowing school districts to enroll students from outside areas would help kids and could open a new era of entrepreneurship in education. One possible escape route from underperforming schools will be shut off at the end of Read More...
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In consulting for clients, in preparation for personalizing workshops and in evaluating topics for this regular column series, I regularly reflect on what the measures for success are. As an avid reader and an aficionado of history, I expand beyond my Read More...
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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D−N.Y.) pushed the importance of sweeping immigration reform in Flushing Friday afternoon, continuing to distance herself from more conservative policy positions she held on the controversial topic as a congresswoman. Read More...
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Rice, most people are well aware, is a key component of the Asian diet. It's also a carbohydrate that is particularly unhealthy in large quantities for people with diabetes. Read More...
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WASHINGTON, Jun 8 (OneWorld.net) - A broad coalition of groups has launched a nationwide campaign to hold President Barack Obama to his pledge to pass comprehensive immigration reform, believing they can see legislation passed by the end of the year. Read More...
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GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — It's a late May weekday afternoon, and the sun is beginning to bake the asphalt and concrete in Garden Grove. Read More...
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WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Cellphone companies may have an unexpected ally in a newly formed coalition of civil rights and minority groups asking federal regulators to prioritize disadvantaged communities in a national Internet plan. Read More...
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A new coalition is taking aim at broadband stimulus funds for minority Americans. Read More...
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More money and more data for broadband adoption efforts. Read More...
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Report on broadband adoption efforts says government, industry must sell broadband as necessity,... Read More...
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Ask someone about the future of journalism, and it's likely that most people will point to something like E-Ink or perhaps the Amazon Kindle -- high-fidelity readers that use millions of embedded, magnetically sensitive spheres which can show a black, Read More...
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MONTGOMERY — Deputy Mayor Cecilia Birge will not be seeking re-election to the Township Committee in the November elections, where she will renew her bid for a spot on the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Read More...
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WARREN TWP. – A “Kick-Off” cocktail reception was held on Thursday, May 21, for Bipin Patel of Warren Township, new chairman of the board for Indus American Bank (IAB). Read More...
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Summer is finally here! Even though it's a tight squeeze into those teeny weenie bikinis, now is the perfect time to chow down and enjoy the weather outside! Read More...
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(indieWIRE/12.03.01) -- Back in March at the opening night bash at the San Francisco International Asian American Festival , Gene Cajayon seemed like most young independent filmmakers about to exhibit their first films. He was friendly, a little jazzed Read More...
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n KCSM-FM hosting benefit concert featuring solo pianists at Yoshi's in Oakland Read More...
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Thousands of onlookers lined the Charles River on Sunday for the citys annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Read More...
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NEW YORK -- For the fourth consecutive year, Deloitte has been named one of the best organizations in the United States for multicultural women by Working Mother magazine. The annual ranking salutes the top 20 U.S. companies for their commitment to workforce Read More...
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CRUMPTON, Md. (AP) — Police have found the car belonging to a southern Maryland man who's accused of killing his wife, then telling police the couple had been carjacked. Read More...
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Package-store owners and the Delaware Asian-American Business Association are gearing up to battle a proposal to allow supermarkets to sell beer and wine, claiming it would cost more in lost jobs and taxes than it would raise in new revenue. Read More...
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>> Statement on the Passing of Frances S. Nam >> AARP Senior Driving Certification Workshop >> Asian Law Caucus’ Lunch Series >> Local Asian American Leaders Come Together to Support Workers’ Rights >> Help Save Angel Island Immigration Station >> Stimulating Read More...
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Cardinal Mahony wagers a case of wine on the Lakers, a councilman resigns in disgrace, David Carradine is found hanged and more, including the local gay Asian-American mayor. Mark Lacter's... Read More...
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Natural gas stockpiles rose more than analysts expected last week, the government said Thursday, as demand continues to lag. The Energy Department's Energy Information Administration said in its weekly report that natural gas inventories held in underground... Read More...
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American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee are slated to appear in a North Korean court tomorrow to answer to charges that they illegally crossed the Chinese-Korean border while filming a news segment for Current TV . With the North’s recent spate of Read More...
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>> Mastery Academy Summer Workshops >> For the Love of Ramen >> Yard Sale Fundraiser to Benefit FAL’s Collection & Programs >> Asian American Media Watchdog Group Praises Pixar’s “Up” for Creating Asian American Protagonist >> John Yen Wong Named New Read More...
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave brief remarks this morning at the 2009 Congressional Democratic Leadership and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Summit. Below are her remarks as prepared: Read More...
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From where he came, no one could have predicted what Ronald Takaki would become. Raised in a low-income area of Oahu, Hawaii, a descendant of Japanese immigrants who toiled in sugar cane plantation fields, he cared more about surfing than schoolwork. Read More...
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By Arun Kumar, Washington, June 3 : Candlelight vigils are being held across US Wednesday for two Asian American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who were arrested March 17 near the North Korean border while reporting on refugees living in China. Read More...
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In the week since she was named as President Barack Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Sonia Sotomayor's name has been on a lot of people's lips. Read More...
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Lone Asian American music and lifestyle channel launches on-air, online and on-ground awareness and tribute campaign Redwood City - MYX®, the only Asian American music and lifestyle channel currently available on Comcast ON DEMAND, Cox Digital Basic Cable, Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO----Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. has named Helen Roberts to the new role of manager of culinary development and public relations. In her new position, she oversees Kikkoman's Kitchen, supervising the development and testing of a wide variety Read More...
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Dedicated to Empowering Asian American Men- The Asian Playboy Blog's (http://theasianplayboy.blogspot.com) - Still Remains One of the Oldest and Longest Running Pick Up Blogs in Internet History (PRWeb Jun 1, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/freedatingadvice/asianplayboy/prweb2475174.ht Read More...
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Dedicated to Empowering Asian American Men- The Asian Playboy Blog's - Still Remains One of the Oldest and Longest Running Pick Up Blogs in Internet History Read More...
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. & WHIPPANY, N.J.----ISI, a leading provider of software and services to streamline the regulatory approval process in the life sciences industry, announced that Jinsoo Kim, the company's founder and CEO, has been honored as a recipient Read More...
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