Archive | Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 – 4/10

Want A better life? Try Feng Shui

Want A better life? Try Feng Shui

Contrary to popular belief, feng shui is more than mere guidance to redecorate a home or office, and it’s not a religion based on superstitions.

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Posted in Community News, Profiles, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/100 Comments

Queen Yu-na, indeed! Kim wins first world title

Kim Yu-na won the title at the World Figure Skating Championships on Mar. 28, setting off celebrations from Southern California to South Korea.

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Posted in National News, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/100 Comments

Not all tests are politically correct, says one student

Lori Phanachone is a bright student. She maintains a 3.9 grade point average, is a member of the National Honor Society, and ranks seventh out of 119 seniors at Storm Lake High School in Storm Lake, Iowa.

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Posted in National News, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/100 Comments

Warships set sail ahead of North Korean launch

Warships set sail ahead of North Korean launch

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japanese, South Korean, and U.S. missile-destroying ships set sail to monitor North Korea’s imminent rocket launch, as Pyongyang stoked tensions

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Want to watch TV? Financial aid returns just in time

Among the many projects supported by the economic stimulus bill, the transition to digital television (DTV) continues with more than 12 million new coupons now available

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Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/100 Comments

Affirmative action goes in opposite directions in Texas and California

Last month, William Powers, president of the University of Texas, urged state lawmakers to cap the number of students who are guaranteed admission to state colleges at half the current number.

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Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/100 Comments

Counting every API citizen for 2010 census is vital, says U.S. congressmen

U.S. Representatives Mike Honda and Robert C. Scott held a national census teleconference on March 23. On behalf of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)

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Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/100 Comments

How to be adventurous in Japan without speaking Japanese

How to be adventurous in Japan without speaking Japanese

If uncertainties and surprises thrill you, read on. If you can walk up big steps and traverse long distances in good spirit, this is the trip for you. If you enjoy experiencing new foods and striking up conversations with strangers, continue on.

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Posted in Travel, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/101 Comment

Those Disney stars just don’t learn

Those Disney stars just don’t learn

March was a month of highs and lows for Asian celebrities. Yao Ming, Ichiro Suziki, and Freida Pinto flexed their star power. Michelle Kwan attempted a comeback, Bai Ling released a new film, and Lisa Ling’s sister, Laura Ling, ran into some trouble. Things aren’t looking so good for Joe Jonas, who has not seemed to learn from Miley Cyrus’ embarrassing debacle.

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Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Vol 28 No 15 | 4/4 - 4/100 Comments

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