Last week, it was announced that King County Executive Dow Constantine’s top aides were six notable people. Two of them are Asian Americans Frank Abe and Sung Yang. Seattle Mayor-elect Mike McGinn named Asian American Phil Fujii as one of his three top aides.
Archive | Vol 28 No 50 | 12/5-12/11
Editorial: Why hire Asians? What’s the point?
Posted on 03 December 2009.
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Blog: Enough is enough, McGinn
Posted on 03 December 2009.
On Dec. 2, Seattle Mayor-elect Mike McGinn held a town hall meeting at the Langston Hugh Theater. Facilitated by former State Rep. Kip Tokuda, attendees were supposed to give McGinn input on how to make Seattle a better city.
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Blog: There’s life after politics
Posted on 03 December 2009.
Gov. Sarah Palin makes millions as an author after quitting her job before her term as governor of Alaska was over. This is not an example for other politicians to follow.
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Letter: ‘Africa needs to be rescued from China’
Posted on 03 December 2009.
[I] read the [Associated Press] article, “China–Guinea deal highlights Africa business ties,” by Christopher Bodeen. [I am] very sorry for the content of that article for the following reasons: [the] article shows that China has joined in on the rape of Africa and [its] murder [and] demise.
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Commentary: Time to start spending!
Posted on 03 December 2009.
Studies have shown that Asian Americans tend to save more than other groups in the United States. This is especially true for those not born in this country, those who immigrated here in search of a better life.
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Oct. 9: Luly Yang’s annual couture show helps Camp Korey
Posted on 03 December 2009.
The show was held at the Fairmount Olympic Hotel in the Spanish Ballroom. The show benefitted Camp Korey in Carnation, Wash. Five children from the Seattle area who each attended Camp Korey wore an outfit on the runway designed by Luly. The show raised $50,000.
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Aug. 1: Christine Chen and Richard Velazquez marry
Posted on 03 December 2009.
The two met salsa dancing at Century Ballroom on Capitol Hill. Guests at the wedding were the couple’s friends and family from San Francisco and New York. The couple’s golden retriever was the ring bearer during the ceremony.
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Nov. 14: Young author Seth Campos holds book signing
Posted on 03 December 2009.
Seth Campos, who is only 14 years old, signed copies of his comic strip compilation book, “Welcome to Beeky Airlines,” at the 2009 Northwest Holiday Arts Gift Show. Campos’ book is a humorous work that promotes literacy in a fun way.
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