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Top news stories personally selected by the publishers for their relevance to the Asian-American community.
August 2009 - Posts
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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Here's an interesting pairing of short plays by Neil LaBute. Read More...
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Here's an interesting pairing of short plays by Neil LaBute: "The New Testament" is a world-premiere showbiz satire, directed by Bjorn Johnson. The hard-hitting marital drama "Helter Skelter," directed by LaBute, debuted last year in London. Read More...
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>> NYPD Honors Asian Female Pioneer >>7 Decades After Washington University Accepted Japanese American, His Grandson Begins Classes >> Edward Chow Jr. Named Veterans Affairs Secretary >> Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Ron Takaki Compiled by Melissa Read More...
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This is Week 24 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world. We are all Read More...
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The test scores just keep rolling out at this time of year; this time it’s high schools’ ACT scores being publicized. Read More...
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The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! Budget cuts, furloughs, layoffs and course reductions dominated the UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Back-to-School briefing Wednesday, as students trooped back to school for the first day of fall Read More...
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Womack Army Medical Center at Ft. Bragg has started collecting cord blood donations through a partnership with a group based at Duke University Medical Center. Read More...
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The stage was dark. The curtain, drawn. And the crowd, ready to rock. A hundred lucky fans perched on the edge of their seats waiting for the invitation-only show to begin. Suddenly, the drapes parted as the joyful opening riff of ”I Want to Hold Your Read More...
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The following memorial books have placed on the shelves at the Ford City Public Library for May and June. Read More...
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Fifty-six years ago in Taiwan, Wellington Chen's parents gave him a Chinese first name that means "boat maker" -- and now he's helping to chart a new course for Chinatown. After arriving here as a teen, Chen trained as an architect and became a... Read More...
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First-year enrollment highest in school history Read More...
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President Barack Obama has appointed 43 Hispanics to high office in his first eight months. Read More...
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"The orchestra's new logo -- a circle with a baton-symbolizing line across the middle -- repeats across the top of the ads. It stands for the central role that Philharmonic officials hope this young conductor will have in revitalizing the 167-year-old Read More...
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Barbara Resko, district director of special services, said curriculum changes over the summer involved revising the district's K to 8 Gifted & Talented program, the Visual and Performing Art Department's three-tiered art, instrumental and general/vocal Read More...
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David W. Jodlowski has joined the Bonadio Group in its Syracuse office as a manager in the tax-exempt and small business advisory groups. Read More...
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Rather than wage a losing fight against impending social and demographic changes, it is incumbent upon people to go beyond their communities, and to get to know the residents of other communities. Read More...
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Supervisor Bevan Dufty is probably glad to be vacationing in Provincetown on Cape Cod - 3,000 miles away from the hubbub over Supervisor David Campos' sanctuary city resolution, Mayor Gavin Newsom's authorization to leak a memo outlining legal problems Read More...
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The TheatreWorks production of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, a semi-autobiographical backstage comedy, officially opens at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Aug. 29. Read More...
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NEW YORK --- The city's first Asian-American policewoman, Agnes Chan, a 30-year veteran, was honored recently with the Lifetime Achievement Award, reports World Journal. Read More...
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Spc. Daniel Micek of 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 18th Military Police Brigade was named USAREUR’s Soldier of the Year. Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Beckman, left, takes the lead during competition. Beckman was named USAREUR’s NCO of the Year. Read More...
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CHICAGO, Illinois – A Filipino American artist famous for his “kut-kut” art techniques was selected to judge a prestigious art festival in Highland Park, Illinois. Read More...
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Michael R. Bloomberg has incumbency and cash behind his run for New York City mayor, while the Democrats who are vying to challenge him are lacking in both. Read More...
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POOR Prof Lee is probably the last person you’d ever expect to end up in trouble with the government. A middle-aged Asian-born mathematician at a prestigious university, he occupies himself mostly with lectures and meetings with students. Read More...
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Rich IwasakiThe drums of Portland Taiko may sound like thunder, but it's best not to take them out in a storm. The Asian-American drum troupe Portland Taiko had planned to celebrate the release of its new CD with a Friday... Read More...
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San Diego Repetory Theatre has announced dates and casting for its 2009-10 slate, the titles of which were previously revealed. The season will begin Oct. 3-Nov. 1 with the musical Long Story Short, a love story that spans 50 years and features music Read More...
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HONOLULU — Obama administration aide Kal Penn is to speak Thursday before a gathering of Native Hawaiians and collect ideas from the group on how to improve conditions in their communities. Read More...
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DALLAS----SPI, a leading global provider of information technology services announced today that they were the recipient of an Outstanding Supplier Award at the US Pan Asian American Chamber-Southwest Region’s 8th Annual Business Expo held on August 20, Read More...
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Minority participation rate for the exam was at an all-time high, but average scores varied widely. Read More...
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Rich IwasakiPortland Taiko blends traditional Japanese drumming with a wide variety of other musical influences and performance elements. The 2009 season has been an eventful one for Portland Taiko, the Asian-American drumming and performance troupe. Read More...
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By Nezua, TMC Mediawire Blogger Sen. Ted Kennedy's death yesterday was a blow to the immigrant community, as New America Media reports. For over 40... Read More...
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San Diego Repetory Theatre has announced dates and casting for its 2009-10 slate, the titles of which were previously revealed. The season will begin Oct. 3-Nov. 1 with the musical Long Story Short, a love story that spans 50 years and features music Read More...
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An advocacy group of Indian and Asian American has asked Air India to start its daily flight service between Washington and Indian cities. Read More...
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The WSJ reports that "High-school students' performance last year on the SAT college-entrance exam fell slightly, and the score gap generally widened between lower-performing minority groups and white and Asian-American students, raising questions about Read More...
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The award is given to Hispanic, African-American, Asian, American-Indian and women business owners who have demonstrated a significant impact on our community. Read More...
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Average national SAT scores for the high school class of 2009 dropped two points compared with last year, a report out Tuesday says. And while the population of test takers was the most diverse ever, average scores vary widely by race and ethnicity. Read More...
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The National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Terrence McNally's Tony-winning Love! Valour! Compassion! featuring an all Asian-American cast. Read More...
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Councilman John Liu, an accomplished and talented man with a remarkable life story, is New York City's first Asian-American elected official and he's vying to become the first Asian-American city controller. Read More...
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>>Asian American Health Conference >>MOCA Opens September 22nd >>16th Annual Caucus Classic >> JCCCNC’s 2009 Annual Benefit Drawing >> PRIMO “A New Day!” >> The Singapore Human Capital Summit Returns This September >> Malaysia Postpones Woman’s Caning Read More...
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The Asian American Association (AAA) has received 114 Vietnamese antiques for an exhibition in the US starting next month and another one in February next year. Read More...
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Former deputy state treasurer Raja Krishnamoorthi formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for comptroller today as a potential primary was brewing for the job being left vacant by Dan Hynes' run for governor. Krishnamoorthi, seeking Read More...
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Next Tuesday, the Sparks will adorn pink uniforms to take on the Chicago Sky at 7:30pm to recognize our league-wide *** Health Awareness initiatives. Throughout the night we will be raising funds and awareness to support the fight against *** cancer. Read More...
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Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, U.S.-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior, according to new University of Washington research. Read More...
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Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S. researchers said. University of Washington researchers used data from the National Latino and Asian-American Study based on bilingual interviews of almost 2,100 Read More...
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SEATTLE, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S. researchers said. Read More...
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>> Chinese Americans Start Relief Campaign To Help Typhoon Victims In Taiwan >> Japanese American Group Outraged By Film >> American Graduates Finding Jobs in China >> Journalists Offended By Commentary On Asian Women >> Kim Dae-jung, 83, Ex-President Read More...
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A new study suggests Asian-American women born in the United States are at particular risk for suicidal behavior. The finding is noteworthy because Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national Read More...
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Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, US-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior, according to new research. Read More...
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NEW YORK --- A commentary published in the women’s magazine Marie Claire about younger Asian women marrying old white men has received criticism from Asian-American journalists, Sing Tao Daily reports. Read More...
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Washington, Aug 18 : A new study has found that US-born Asian American women are more likely to contemplate suicide as compared to the general population. Read More...
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LOS ANGELES: A Japanese-American group yesterday demanded an apology over a film starring Jeremy Piven due to a scene satirically depicting the mob beating of an Asian American man. Read More...
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LOS ANGELES - A JAPANESE American group on Monday demanded an apology over a film starring Jeremy Piven due to a scene satirically depicting the mob beating of an Asian American man. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, which opened in sixth place in the Read More...
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Asian-American women born in the United States have higher than average rates of thinking about and attempting suicide. Read More...
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NEW YORK--Admerasia, the leading Asian American advertising agency that provides integrated marketing solutions for Fortune 500 companies, is getting good reviews from visitors of its revamped website, admerasia.com. Read More...
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A Japanese-American group on Monday demanded an apology over a film starring Jeremy Piven due to a scene satirically depicting the mob beating of an Asian American man. Read More...
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A Japanese-American group on Monday demanded an apology over a film starring Jeremy Piven due to a scene satirically depicting the mob beating of an Asian American man. Read More...
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Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, U.S.-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior, according to new University of Washington research Read More...
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>> Asian American Justice Center Conference, Oct. 29-30 >> “Closer than Ever” - a Lodestone Theatre Ensemble >> Director Justin Lin And Friends Launches New Blog >> East West Announces Magazine Re-Launch Cover Design Contest >> Lea Salonga Performs at Read More...
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Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, US-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior. Read More...
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Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, U.S.-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior. Read More...
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Honduran native Viviana Perdomo was 11 years old when her family came to the United States to pursue the “American Dream.” Read More...
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CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — In a year of spoilers at the majors, Y.E. Yang was the biggest of all. Read More...
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ABC's Ammu Kannampilly from London: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=3308169&page=1) may have had enough of the fuss surrounding his detention at Newark airport Friday night, but Indians seem in no mood Read More...
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So-called "Everybody-stop whatever-you're-doing-and-watch" moments in Hawai'i's statehood sports history are rare, and usually limited to the college and professional levels: The Fabulous Five's NCAA Tournament game vs. Weber State. The 2008 Sugar Bowl. Read More...
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A Seattle woman has filed a civil complaint against a Seattle police officer, his wife, the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Department, claiming she suffered physical pain and severe emotional distress after a traffic stop. Read More...
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Welcome to The Spin, a new collaboration of AsianWeek and yours truly aimed at helping you get more value –and fun — from your automotive investment, whether it’s financial or emotional. Beyond a means to get from point A to point B, a car can be our Read More...
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Non-Asian residents of Eastern Connecticut often address Chinese residents by their wrong names, a cultural blunder that can lead to greater difficulties when the names are listed incorrectly on mortgage deeds, insurance claims, birth certificates, marriage Read More...
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The latest Meet the Team article on the Star Trek Online site features content designer Aaron Steelman. Find out what makes him tick after the jump. Read More...
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ORLANDO - If you think the news is too depressing, a 12-year-old schoolboy from Orlando, Florida may just have the answer. Between juggling homework, orchestra rehearsals and cello lessons Max Jones has set about building an online television empire that Read More...
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SOUTH WALTONI thought things were going to get boring after the House voted itself $550 million for a few new, big, private jets. Then our elected representatives got out of D.C., leaving only the hookers and DUI attorneys behind to suffer. Read More...
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – individuals of more than 47 ethnic groups from Asia and the Pacific Islands, speaking over 100 languages – represent one of the fastest-growing and most diverse populations in the United States. 1 The U.S. Census Read More...
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Boston Globe Jazmine Ulloa writes in a report on this week's Asian American Journalists Association convention : "While the total number of newspaper journalists fell 11.3% to 46,700 at the end of December 2008, compared to a year earlier, the number Read More...
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - August 13, 2009) - Propelled by the prominence of First Lady Michelle Obama and newly minted Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 2009 has become the year of "multicultural" women. The U.S. is on the verge of experiencing Read More...
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Four-day convention focuses on how to survive industry turmoil, reinvent media [PR.com - August 13, 2009] Read More...
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Thank you for having me here. Being the husband of Mona Lee, a former television journalist, I have to tell you, I feel right at home. Read More...
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Gabrielle Union joined the cast of ABC's upcoming sci-fi thriller series FlashForward after the pilot and told us that she'll play a criminal defense attorney engaged to Demetri Noh (John Cho). She said the pairing of her African-American character and Read More...
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COEUR d'ALENE -- More students throughout Idaho and Kootenai County are succeeding under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Read More...
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Here is a chance for General Managers to examine the other perspective. You are invited to take this little test (without looking at the answers). Take a chance and think about your responses: 1. List your hotel’s top 10 accounts, by individual and company Read More...
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Six Asian American leaders will be honored at the National Association of Asian American Professionals 23rd annual convention in Denver. The convention, open to the public on Aug. 14 and 15, offers workshops with fees and a free two-day Diversity Career Read More...
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Six Asian American leaders will be honored at the National Association of Asian American Professionals 23rd annual convention in Denver. The convention, open to the public on Aug. 14 and 15, offers workshops with fees and a free two-day Diversity Career Read More...
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Asian-Americans are much more likely than the average American to commit suicide, according to a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NAM Editor Andrew Lam traces the root of this disturbing trend to a tradition that Read More...
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Washington, Aug 13 : Indian-American leader Jay Goyal who is a member of the Ohio State House of Representatives figures in the shortlist of candidates Governor Ted Strickland has chosen for his next Lt Governor, says a local daily. Read More...
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From left to right: Odessa Chen (photo courtesy of Elena Maria LaCuesta) and Alice Tong A night on the town with music, dinner, and friends, a benefit for SF Hep B Free Two beautiful up and coming Asian Pacific American female musicians - Odessa Chen Read More...
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NEW YORK A closed meeting of leaders from the four major minority journalist associations that comprise UNITY is planned for Friday in Boston as part of the Asian-American Journalists Association annual convention, according to organizers. Read More...
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I thought things were going to get boring after Obama appropriated and Congress voted itself $550 million for a few new big private jets. Then our elected representatives got out of D.C., leaving only the hookers and DUI attorneys behind to suffer. Read More...
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Food for Thought Productions will serve a fall season of readings and repasts at The Players in Manhattan, welcoming Marian Seldes, Zoe Caldwell, Larry Pine, Joan Copeland and writers Mark O'Donnell, A.R. Gurney and more. Read More...
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LOS ANGELES—For the mother of Filipino postman Joseph Ileto, killed by a white supremacist a decade ago, time has not healed all wounds. Read More...
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>> Hyun, one of the highest-ranking Korean-American appointees in the Clinton Administration, passes >> Asian Men Lead in Cosmetic Surgery Increase >> AALDEF Launches Twenty10 Project Initiative >> AAJA Relieved that Euna Lee and Laura Ling Are Home >> Read More...
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Members and guests of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce left the August First Friday event educated on the Jackson County school system. Read More...
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LOGANVILLE — When she was 15 months old, Baby Tanya was pictured on the front page of The Atlanta Constitution, hugged by her new brother, Peter Paul Engelken. Read More...
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Miami Heat coach Eric Spoelstra, a half-Filipino, wouldnt be surprised if one day a breakthrough Filipino player would finally make it to the National Basketball Association. Read More...
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To figure out which stereotypes about immigrants persist in the U.S., researchers went to Ohio -- a mostly white state with little immigrant experience Read More...
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Although in general the number of people from ethnic communities going for plastic surgery continues to rise, Asian Americans are the fastest growing segment. Read More...
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To figure out which stereotypes about immigrants persist in the U.S., researchers went to Ohio -- a mostly white state with little immigrant experience Read More...
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National Association of Asian American Professionals president and 21 other Asian American leaders meet with White House Liaison Kal Penn on August 4, 2009, to discuss pressing issues. Read More...
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Where exactly does “The South” begin, anyway? At Harpers Ferry? Just left of Philadelphia? What is the crossroads that divides “Southerners” from the rest of us, those of us in the East, Midwest, Southwest and West who don’t talk with corn in our mouths Read More...
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Banpu Plc, one of the region's biggest coal miners, posted a strong increase of 73% in net profit for the second quarter on higher coal sales volume and value, according to chief executive Chanin Vongkusolkit. Read More...
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Name in English: Julia Chang Bloch Name in Chinese: 张之香 [張之香] Name in Pinyin: Zhāng Zhīxiāng Gender: Female Birth Year: 1942 Birth Place: Chefoo, China Profession (s): Diplomat, Ambassador Education: BA, Communications and Public Policy, 1964, University Read More...
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An FDIC audit of the December failure of Haven Trust Bank faults lax bank management, a superheated commercial real estate portfolio, too heavy a reliance on wholesale deposits and ineffective government oversight as the root cause of the bank’s collapse, Read More...
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Members of the Philippine Student Association frequent research trials to make money as experiment subjects. read more Read More...
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Indians in the US are not only the fastest growing Asian community, but also have the dubious distinction of being fastest-growing group of illegal immigrants in the country. Read More...
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The head of the city Personnel Department will meet privately today with some members of the Los Angeles Police Commission, officially beginning the process of finding a replacement for resigning Chief William Bratton. Read More...
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Westminster police say this is the largest, most public brothel operation they've seen recently in the area. Read More...
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Agencies Washington, Aug 11: Indians in the US are not only the fastest growing Asian community, but also have the dubious distinction of being fastest-growing group of illegal immigrants in the country. Read More...
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NEW YORK----The Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Deutsche Bank in the United States, today announced the grant recipients for its new College Ready Communities Initiative, which is designed to connect community revitalization Read More...
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A new batch of unsealed records from Susan Hutchison's discrimination lawsuit against KIRO-TV did not contain any startling news and mostly added details to what was reported last week about her rift with station superiors. Read More...
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COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Indians in the US are not only the fastest growing Asian community, but also have the dubious distinction of being fastest-growing group of illegal immigrants in the country. Read More...
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Asian Indian population in US grew from 1,679,000 in 2000 to 2,570,000 in 2007. Read More...
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By Arun Kumar, Washington, Aug 11 : Indians in the US are not only the fastest growing Asian community, but also have the dubious distinction of being fastest-growing group of illegal immigrants in the country. Read More...
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Short Girls, by Bich Minh Nguyen enriches her first novel with such incisive personal and cultural observations that she creates a whole much greater than its parts. Read More...
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Non-actors also invited to Saturday event for film starring Ed Harris and Jennifer Connelly. Read More...
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"Short Girls" (Viking, 292 pages, $25.95), by Bich Minh Nguyen: Bich Minh Nguyen enriches her first novel with such incisive personal and cultural observations that she creates a whole much greater than its parts. Read More...
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"Short Girls" (Viking, 292 pages, $25.95), by Bich Minh Nguyen. Read More...
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Amateurish romantic comedy mixing documentary footage with fictional material. Read More...
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Name in English: Heather Jeanne Fong Name in Chinese: 方宇文 Name in Pinyin: Fāng Yǔwén Gender: Female Birth Year: 1956 Birth Place: San Francisco, CA Current location: San Francisco, CA Police Chief of San Francisco Profession: Law Enforcement Leader & Read More...
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This is Week 21 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world. In Imperial Read More...
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[ The following is an exact transcript of this podcast. ] The so-called birthers can’t accept that President Obama is really a natural-born American citizen. Part of what’s behind this seemingly irrational belief may lie in what’s called implicit social Read More...
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- The Review-Journal reported Aug. 1 that Las Vegas Sands Corp. agreed to pay three men $42.5 million to settle a lawsuit in June. Read More...
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L.A.'s Powerhouse concert on Saturday featured a diverse mix of performers, including Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Paul, the New Boyz, LMFAO, Kid Cudi and more. Read More...
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Carlucci has had a very diverse career, having served as US Secretary of Defense , US National Security Advisor, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity in his government professions. In business, Read More...
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OAKLAND, Calif.,-- Traditional Asian artworks and worship items, which symbolize good luck, are turning into bad luck for Asian-American families in Oakland because they are attracting burglars. Read More...
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Diversity is important to the University of Miami, which boasts 1,500 international students who represent 115 different countries. Read More...
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The news industry is frantically searching for solutions and new directions. Poynter Online is searching for answers of a different sort: career success stories. Read More...
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BOSTON -- The largest organization representing Asian American journalists is set to begin its national convention. Read More...
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By Tim Giago (Nanwica Kciji) © 2009 Native Sun News August 10, 2009 Sonia Sotomayor took the oath of office on Saturday. She became... Read More...
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The largest organization representing Asian American journalists is set to begin its national convention. The Asian American Journalists Association will hold the group's 20th convention in Boston starting Wednesday and will offer attendees a number of Read More...
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If the Senate’s vote goes as expected, Judge Sonia Sotomayor will be the next sitting associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Read More...
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Three of his four appointees to the Central and Northern U.S. District Courts in California are Asian Americans. Fresh from his appointment of the first Latino to the U.S. Supreme Court, President Obama has named four new federal judges for California, Read More...
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City Councilman John Liu is playing the immigrant card in a new biographical video he's launching on the Web. Read More...
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Newly released records in the candidate's discrimination lawsuit against KIRO provide a look at Susan Hutchison's stormy relationship with her superiors after the station hired a younger, Asian-American woman to replace her. Read More...
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The Asian American blog Epicanthus posts three videos of the Burbank arrival of Laura Ling and Euna Lee that has footage beyond what most of the media showed. Noted: Producer... Read More...
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Mr. Takasugi spent most of World War II with his family in a California internment camp and grew up to become the one of the first Japanese-Americans to serve as a federal judge. Read More...
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The Austin City Council pushed forward plans for a $508 million water treatment plant late Thursday, but only after a move to slow the project failed and a rift emerged among council members. Read More...
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The president puts forth a San Jose magistrate, and also a San Francisco magistrate who would be the first Asian-American federal judge in the Bay Area's history. Read More...
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King County executive candidate Susan Hutchison was suspended from work at KIRO-TV for lying about being too sick to work over a holiday in 2002. In the first, incomplete set of documents unsealed by a court order today, KIRO officials said Hutchison Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Two federal magistrate judges from San Francisco and San Jose were nominated by President Obama today to become U.S. district judges in the San Francisco-based Northern District of California. Read More...
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White House nominates San Jose magistrate, and also San Francisco magistrate who would be first Asian-American federal judge in region's history Read More...
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King County Superior Court Judge Timothy Bradshaw this morning ordered that records be unsealed in county executive candidate Susan Hutchison's discrimination lawsuit against KIRO-TV, her former employer. Read More...
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“I see shareholder activism as one of the fundamental roles of the comptroller’s office,” said John Liu, responding to a question about New York City’s leadership role, dating back nearly two decades, in pressing corporations in which its pension funds Read More...
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Judge Robert M. Takasugi, the first Japanese-American appointed to the federal bench, has died in Los Angeles. Read More...
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"I used to think that it was anger that motivated me...Then at some point I realized it wasn't really anger that was keeping me going..it... Read More...
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National Association of Asian American Professionals expresses solidarity with others in welcoming home journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2721814.htm Read More...
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National Association of Asian American Professionals expresses solidarity with others in welcoming home journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee. Read More...
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Five out of eight candidates for the District 20 seat in the City Council hold hands at the Flushing Library on July 30. Unlike their first meeting, the candidates used the forum more for outlining their platforms than criticizing one another. Read More...
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WASHINGTON - FROM the White House to women's groups and ethnic minorities, the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice was hailed on Thursday as an inspiration for Americans. 'This is a wonderful day for Judge Sotomayor Read More...
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From the White House to women's groups and ethnic minorities, the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice was hailed Thursday as an inspiration for Americans. Read More...
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LOS ANGELES -- Judge Robert M. Takasugi, the first Japanese-American appointed to the federal bench, has died in Los Angeles. He was 78. His son, Superior Court Judge Jon Takasugi, says he died Tuesday at a nursing home after a... Read More...
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Judge Robert M. Takasugi, the first Japanese-American appointed to the federal bench, has died in Los Angeles. He was 78. Read More...
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Judge Robert M. Takasugi, the first Japanese-American appointed to the federal bench, has died in Los Angeles. Read More...
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Associated Press - August 6, 2009 2:44 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Judge Robert M. Takasugi, the first Japanese-American appointed to the federal bench, has died in Los Angeles. He was 78. Read More...
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FTV Chief Prepares News Business Inquiry WASHINGTON : The head of the Federal Trade Commission is preparing an inquiry into the new business, according to an interview this week with The Wrap. Read More...
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CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2009 — The American Bar Association Section of Litigation announced that Lorna G. Schofield will serve as section chair for a one-year term that began at the close of the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago on Aug. 4. She is the first Asian-American Read More...
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At a City Council District 20 candidates forum at Flushing Library last Thursday, CUNY Professor Joyce Moy set the ground rules early. Read More...
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It just continues to be more of the same for left-hander Erik Bedard. Read More...
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By Michael Slezak Michael Slezak will miss the presence of now ex-judge, but the show must go on (and someone had to go) Read More...
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SIOUX FALLS — A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit against the National Guard, the Army and three commanders, saying she couldn’t hear the case because of the military status of the retired colonel who filed it. Read More...
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To say that I’m having mixed emotions about Paula Abdul’s exit from American Idol would be like saying Girl Scout Cookies are mildly addictive. (Yes, this is a veiled reference to the box of Tagalongs that EW.com’s DTWS maven Annie Barrett is hiding away Read More...
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Business leaders, attorneys and community leaders discussed a wide range of issues last night during the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever legislative summit. Participants took on topics such as health care, civil rights, housing, education Read More...
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Heather Fong never dreamed of becoming police chief when she enrolled in the police academy on Aug. 15, 1977, a date she remembers like it was a birthday. She didn't even take the first promotional exam she was eligible for as an officer investigating Read More...
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Name in English: Jessica Lingman Yu Name in Chinese: 虞琳敏 Name in Pinyin: Yú Línmǐn Gender: Female Birth Year: 1966 Birth Place: Palo Alto, California Current location: Los Angeles, California Profession (s): Film Producer, Director, Writer, Editor Education: Read More...
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Name in English: Jon Jang Name in Chinese: 郑健良 [鄭健良] Name in Pinyin: Zhèng Jiànliáng Gender: Male Birth Year: 1954 Birth Place: Los Angeles, California Current location: San Francisco, California Philanthropy: Yes Profession (s): Musician, Composer, Bandleader Read More...
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Ten years after the shooting of three children, a counselor and a receptionist by a white supremacist at the North Valley Jewish Community Center, and then his subsequent murder of a Philippines-born postal worker, the bond forged between the Jewish community Read More...
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>> Freed Journalists Home In US After Nkorea Pardon >> CAPAC Relieved by Release of Two American Journalists Detained in North Korea >> Community Mourns Loss of Judge Robert M. Takasugi, First Japanese American Appointed to Federal Bench >> High Cholesterol Read More...
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BLAINE - Saved by an economic stimulus grant, the Asian Concert Series at Peace Arch Park will conti Read More...
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Andy Quach, facing DUI charges, had 'acute' intoxication level. Read More...
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Bill Clinton gallantly flew to North Korea to rescue Current TV's Euna Lee and Laura Ling from Kim Il Jong's clutches. Who paid for the flight? Clinton's extremely fertile wingman, Steve Bing, the... Read More...
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The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF), a non-profit group devoted to enhancing Asian Pacific Islanders (API) lives and communities, acknowledged Assemblymember Mike Eng (D-Monterey Park) as its 2009 “Visionary Award” Thursday night at the “Giving for Read More...
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Misperceptions and misstatements are getting the full pushback, as the Dems play to get the public to choose sides. Read More...
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King County Superior Court Judge Timothy Bradshaw says he will rule Friday on an effort by news organizations to unseal records of Susan Hutchison's discrimination lawsuit against KIRO-TV, her former employer. Read More...
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Clinton Spokesman says former President homebound with Laura Ling and Euna Lee Read More...
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>> NAPCA Searches For Non-Profits In Northern California >> UM Study: “A Portrait of Japanese Americans” >> Korean Workers File Federal Lawsuit Against NJ Nail Salon Chain >> API AND Transgender Communities Face Health Care Crisis As Governor Vetoes HIV/AIDS Read More...
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KANSAS CITY, MO. - Ameristar Casino Kansas City is pleased to offer a wide array of live entertainment options for its guests. Free entertainment is offered in Depot #9. The Star Pavilion features headline entertainment, live professional boxing and mixed Read More...
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Document says 'Republic of Kenya,' but historian says date precedes establishment of republic. Read More...
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Niranjan Shah resigns with review panel set to upbraid him over admissions Days before a state panel is set to blast him for his heavy-handedness in University of Illinois affairs, board Chairman Niranjan Shah resigned his powerful post Monday while accepting Read More...
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Clinton spokesman says former president homebound, with Ling and Lee onboard. Read More...
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The two journalists imprisoned in North Korea are Asian-American women whose families launched a Web blitz to plead for their release from a regime in the midst of an international nuclear standoff. Read More...
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Former Honolulu resident Carolynn "Carrie" Hyun, a high-ranking Korean American in the Clinton administration who strove to improve Asian-American relations nationally, died in Chicago on July 5. Read More...
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Today's top pick ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK The blinding neon and shady denizens of the Bangkok night are captured in American painter Chris Cole's watercolour renditions of the lurid and colourful world of the Thai capital's nightlife. Where: Forth Gallery, Read More...
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Smoking bans, while a necessary and positive trend for reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, have some unintended consequences--especially for women. Read More...
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A 2nd Circuit panel has cut a Manhattan-based attorney's fee by 21 percent, saying Southern District of New York rates did not apply to a case heard in the Eastern District. The opinion creates a presumption in favor of using customary rates in the district Read More...
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Four Bergen County manicurists are suing their former employer, a North Jersey-based nail salon chain, for alleged labor violations. Read More...
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A 2nd Circuit panel has cut a Manhattan-based attorney's fee by 21 percent, saying Southern District of New York rates did not apply to a case heard in the Eastern District. The opinion creates a presumption in favor of using customary rates in the district Read More...
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LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks return home after a month on the road and prepare to tip-off an action-packed month of August that includes 10 home games, nearly 20 community appearances and a variety of fun and entertaining theme nights. Read More...
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Garland-based United Central Bank last Friday acquired the largest of five banks closed that day. United Central is acquiring all the deposits and essentially all of the assets of Mutual Bank, based in Harvey, Ill. Read More...
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This is Week 20 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world. We’ve been Read More...
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University of Illinois trustee Niranjan Shah before the committee investigating admissions abuses at the school. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune) Days before a state panel is set to blast him for his heavy-handedness in University of Illinois affairs, Read More...
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Nguyen has been a member of a number of Asian American bar groups, including the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Orange County, the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, the Korean American Bar Association and the Japanese American Bar Read More...
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When did we go from celebrating the differences in race and culture among all Americans to barely tolerating them? Read More...
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LOWELL, Mass. – Child soldiers and the ruthless warlords of Liberia's civil wars still haunt Thompson Stephens. Immigration raids in Massachusetts and the recent coup in Honduras plague Walter Rodriguez. And the health of Vietnamese-American elders worries Read More...
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An Indian-American man has donated his stem cells to help dispel myths about marrow/stem cell donation. Read More...
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Boston City Councilor Sam Yoon is the first Asian-American to run for mayor in Boston. Some think the former community organizer may be the biggest threat to Mayor Menino's grip on City Hall. Read More...
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Friends Forever Girls dolls are changing the way dads view their little girls' toys. Friends Forever, selected as the Creative Child Awards' 2009 Toy of the Year, is officially a "father-endorsed" item, having earned the seal of approval from GreatDad.com Read More...
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As the after-work crowd at Tia’s sipped mojitos and clutched aluminum bottles of Bud Light, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, tie firmly knotted and cuffs buttoned, worked his way through the packed patio, shaking hands and posing for iPhone photos. Read More...
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The big news in Kansas City sports this week will be the enshrinement of Chiefs great Derrick Thomas in the Pro Football Hall of Fame during ceremonies Saturday in Canton, Ohio. If you can’t make the trek to Canton, you can still commune with other DT Read More...
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Many English schools have come and gone over the years but one has remained strong since it was established in 1974—the Model Language Studio, which teaches English through drama. It was co-founded by well-known movie director, producer and lyricist Yoko Read More...
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LOWELL- Child soldiers and the ruthless warlords of Liberia's civil wars still haunt Thompson Stephens. Immigration raids in Massachusetts and the recent coup in Honduras... Read More...
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LOWELL — Child soldiers and the ruthless warlords of Liberia's civil wars still haunt Thompson Stephens. Immigration raids in Massachusetts and the recent coup in Honduras plague Walter Rodriguez. And the health of Vietnamese-American elders... Read More...
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Friends Forever Girls dolls are changing the way dads view their little girls' toys. Friends Forever, selected as the Creative Child Awards' 2009 Toy of the Year, is officially a "father-endorsed" item, having earned the seal of approval from GreatDad.com Read More...
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Child soldiers and the ruthless warlords of Liberia's civil wars still haunt Thompson Stephens. Immigration raids in Massachusetts and the recent coup in Honduras plague Walter Rodriguez. And the health of Vietnamese-American elders worries Mike Nguyen Read More...
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Child soldiers and the ruthless warlords of Liberia's civil wars still haunt Thompson Stephens. Immigration raids in Massachusetts and the recent coup in Honduras plague Walter Rodriguez. And the health of Vietnamese-American elders worries Mike Nguyen. Read More...
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This weekend, immigrant soccer players are being united on the field by their experience. Read More...
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LOWELL, Mass. -- Child soldiers and the ruthless warlords of Liberia's civil wars still haunt Thompson Stephens. Immigration raids in Massachusetts and the recent coup in Honduras plague Walter Rodriguez. And the health of Vietnamese-American elders worries Read More...
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Search for way to honor Kings continues in P.A. Read More...
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