» Vol 28 No 44 | 10/24-30 http://www.nwasianweekly.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:59:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 After many years, Eatonville citizens reunite with former classmate, an interned Japanese American http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/after-many-years-eatonville-citizens-reunite-with-former-classmate-an-interned-japanese-american/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/after-many-years-eatonville-citizens-reunite-with-former-classmate-an-interned-japanese-american/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:33:32 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5233 Among the riders were Japanese American couple William (Bill) and Ruth Akiyoshi of Whittier, Calif. On the doors of their car were two placards that said, “Welcome Home, Bill Akiyoshi.”

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/after-many-years-eatonville-citizens-reunite-with-former-classmate-an-interned-japanese-american/feed/ 0 Thomas Hong http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/thomas-hong/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/thomas-hong/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:27:43 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5230 A person has to have musical knowledge, precise conducting, formidable technique, and a great personality in order to become a Seattle Symphony assistant conductor.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/thomas-hong/feed/ 0 Smooth Operator: Korean American wins WEC Title http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/smooth-operator/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/smooth-operator/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:24:08 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5227 Henderson’s message is a familiar chant from his Federal Way alma mater. A former Decatur High School wrestling standout, Korean American Henderson won the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) interim light heavyweight title on Oct. 10 in San Antonio, Texas. WEC is owned by the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC). With only three years of experience in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the 25-year-old is heading to the top.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/smooth-operator/feed/ 6 Highline the most diverse community college in the state? http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/highline-the-most-diverse-community-college-in-the-state/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/highline-the-most-diverse-community-college-in-the-state/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:18:22 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5225 There has been a push for diversity to bolster Highline Community College’s (HCC) academic environment, claim students and faculty, citing the institution’s members of color, consideration for ethnicity in hiring new faculty and staff, as well as what some claim to be an openness that fosters different backgrounds.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/highline-the-most-diverse-community-college-in-the-state/feed/ 4 Gates launches Center for Asian Art and Ideas http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/gates-launches-center-for-asian-art-and-ideas/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/gates-launches-center-for-asian-art-and-ideas/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:14:05 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5221 The Seattle Art Museum, the University of Washington (UW), and Mimi Gardner Gates launched the opening of the Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas (CAAI) this month with a 10-part lecture series at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM).

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/gates-launches-center-for-asian-art-and-ideas/feed/ 0 Pioneers given honors for speaking the universal language: music http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/pioneers-given-honors-for-speaking-the-universal-language-music/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/pioneers-given-honors-for-speaking-the-universal-language-music/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:11:25 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5218 For some in the performing arts, rhythm, melody, and lyrics combine to create an art form unmatched by its power to entertain and stir intense emotions. These individuals have managed to merge their passions with their rich cultural heritage.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/pioneers-given-honors-for-speaking-the-universal-language-music/feed/ 0 Action-packed “Ong-Bak 2” doesn’t disappoint http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/action-packed-%e2%80%9cong-bak-2%e2%80%9d-doesn%e2%80%99t-disappoint/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/action-packed-%e2%80%9cong-bak-2%e2%80%9d-doesn%e2%80%99t-disappoint/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:03:28 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5213 At age 33, Thailand’s Tony Jaa seems poised to replace Jackie Chan in the world of Asian martial arts film. Like Jackie Chan, Jaa’s movies emphasize all-natural fights and stunts. They avoid the use of computer graphics and stuntman substitutions for the leading man.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/action-packed-%e2%80%9cong-bak-2%e2%80%9d-doesn%e2%80%99t-disappoint/feed/ 1 NWAW’s October book recommendations http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/nwaw%e2%80%99s-october-book-recommendations/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/nwaw%e2%80%99s-october-book-recommendations/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:59:58 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5211 All her life, Rie has heard these words. But as the sole heir to the House of Omura, one of the most respected families of sake brewers in Kobe, Japan, she knows she must learn as much as possible about the trade in order to carry on the tradition.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/nwaw%e2%80%99s-october-book-recommendations/feed/ 0 Johjima opts out of last 2 years of contract http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/johjima-opts-out-of-last-2-years-of-contract/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/johjima-opts-out-of-last-2-years-of-contract/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:56:16 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5209 Zduriencik said the Mariners did not pay any money to buy out their former starting catcher, who said last season he was struggling to accept Seattle benching him in favor of rookie Rob Johnson.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/johjima-opts-out-of-last-2-years-of-contract/feed/ 0 Women with diabetes at increased risk for irregular heart rhythm http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/women-with-diabetes-at-increased-risk-for-irregular-heart-rhythm/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/women-with-diabetes-at-increased-risk-for-irregular-heart-rhythm/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:53:24 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5207 Diabetes increases the risk of women developing atrial fibrillation (AF) by 26 percent. Atrial fibrillation is a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and chronic fatigue. These are the findings of a new Kaiser Permanente study, published in the October issue of Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/women-with-diabetes-at-increased-risk-for-irregular-heart-rhythm/feed/ 1 Taiwanese pop band tours U.S., will perform in Seattle http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/taiwanese-pop-band-tours-u-s-will-perform-in-seattle/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/taiwanese-pop-band-tours-u-s-will-perform-in-seattle/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:52:01 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5204 Taiwanese pop band Won Fu is visiting the West Coast this month. The tour is part of a cultural initiative to promote the island’s popular culture overseas via music. In addition to introducing Taiwan’s music to foreign audiences, the Taiwan government sponsors bands to perform abroad in order to further inspire their creativity and growth.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/taiwanese-pop-band-tours-u-s-will-perform-in-seattle/feed/ 2 Gardening workshops now available in Vietnamese and Spanish http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/gardening-workshops-now-available-in-vietnamese-and-spanish/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/gardening-workshops-now-available-in-vietnamese-and-spanish/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:50:38 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5202 Almost 70 percent of workers in the landscaping trade are non-English speakers, according to the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals. To reach this audience, Seattle Public Utilities conducts annual green gardening workshops in Spanish and Vietnamese to teach landscaping professionals how to use environmentally-friendly landscaping and yard care techniques.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/gardening-workshops-now-available-in-vietnamese-and-spanish/feed/ 2 Vietnamese musicians learn from a Japanese American master http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/vietnamese-musicians-learn-from-a-japanese-american-master/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/vietnamese-musicians-learn-from-a-japanese-american-master/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:49:27 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5200 HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The conductor of the New York Philharmonic wielded his baton as an instrument of diplomacy on Oct. 15. His words, however, weren’t all sweet.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/vietnamese-musicians-learn-from-a-japanese-american-master/feed/ 0 Fong not intimidated in run for Iowa governor http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/fong-not-intimidated-in-run-for-iowa-governor/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/fong-not-intimidated-in-run-for-iowa-governor/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:46:36 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5198 The 32-year-old Cedar Rapids businessman is running for the Republican nomination for governor despite never holding public office and competing against several more experienced candidates, likely including a four-term governor. Then comes the prospect of trying to defeat an incumbent governor, an achievement not accomplished since 1962.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/fong-not-intimidated-in-run-for-iowa-governor/feed/ 1 India’s natural gas tied up in $17B family feud http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/india%e2%80%99s-natural-gas-tied-up-in-17b-family-feud/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/india%e2%80%99s-natural-gas-tied-up-in-17b-family-feud/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:43:27 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5196 MUMBAI, India (AP) — An ashen Anil Ambani, one of the world’s richest men, stood before a clutter of television cameras, close to tears. “There is only pain, hurt, and emotion,” he said.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/india%e2%80%99s-natural-gas-tied-up-in-17b-family-feud/feed/ 0 China, Vietnam pledge to deal with border disputes http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/china-vietnam-pledge-to-deal-with-border-disputes/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/china-vietnam-pledge-to-deal-with-border-disputes/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:39:53 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5194 BEIJING (AP) — The prime ministers of China and Vietnam pledged on Oct. 16 to handle border disputes between their countries peacefully, amid deep suspicion among some Vietnamese over Beijing’s intentions.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/china-vietnam-pledge-to-deal-with-border-disputes/feed/ 0 Rising seas threaten Shanghai and other major cities http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/rising-seas-threaten-shanghai-and-other-major-cities/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/rising-seas-threaten-shanghai-and-other-major-cities/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:38:47 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5192 SHANGHAI (AP) — This city of 20 million rose from the sea and grew into a modern showcase, with skyscrapers piercing the clouds, atop tidal flats fed by the mighty Yangtze River.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/rising-seas-threaten-shanghai-and-other-major-cities/feed/ 0 Blog: A triple celebration for the local Indian community http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/blog-a-triple-celebration-for-the-local-indian-community/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/blog-a-triple-celebration-for-the-local-indian-community/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:34:58 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5189 Congratulations to the Indian community for installing the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on Oct. 17 at the Bellevue Library. The idea of the statue and its location couldn’t be more perfect, as the Indian community has grown immensely since Microsoft started hiring many software engineers from India. Installing it at a library is also appropriate because it symbolizes a high ground for information, ideas, and ideals.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/blog-a-triple-celebration-for-the-local-indian-community/feed/ 1 Opinion: Northwest Asian Weekly endorses the following candidates: http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/opinion-northwest-asian-weekly-endorses-the-following-candidates/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/opinion-northwest-asian-weekly-endorses-the-following-candidates/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:30:38 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5186 We are endorsing Dow Constantine because of his proven record of reforming King County. He brings with him experience and education. Constantine has the credentials: a law degree and a degree in urban planning.

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]]> http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/opinion-northwest-asian-weekly-endorses-the-following-candidates/feed/ 1 Opinion: Northwest Asian Weekly endorses the following Asian Americans: http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/opinion-northwest-asian-weekly-endorses-the-following-asian-americans/ http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/10/opinion-northwest-asian-weekly-endorses-the-following-asian-americans/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:20:45 +0000 admin http://www.nwasianweekly.com/?p=5182 Patsy Bonincontri has served on the Bellevue City Council since 1998. She earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Southern California. She would like to continue to advocate for improving the quality of life in Bellevue, invest in human capital, and upgrade its infrastructure to support anticipated growth.

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