In his early 20s, when the local martial arts community referred to him as a “black sheep martial artist” for developing his own unique style called yee jong kune do, he could reach higher than six feet from the ground.
Archive | 2009
Martial-artist reflects on a career of triumphs and the challenges of ADD
Posted on 17 December 2009.
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Community urges for more HIV/AIDS outreach
Posted on 17 December 2009.
National and local leaders on HIV/AIDS policy convened at the Asian Counseling and Referral Services (ACRS) last Wednesday, Dec. 9, to open discussion on a national HIV/AIDS strategy.
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Former Microsoft manager blends technology, teddy bears, and tourism
Posted on 17 December 2009.
John Chen’s passions — technology, adventure, and human change — have combined in such a way to create a successful corporate team-building business. His current project enables individuals and groups to enjoy a special “high-tech treasure hunt” in downtown Seattle.
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Queer Pinays gather for human rights week
Posted on 17 December 2009.
As part of International Human Rights Week and in celebration of National Lesbian Day in the Philippines, lesbian, bisexual, queer Filipinas, and their allies gathered on Dec. 8 at the Wild Rose. The Wild Rose is a lesbian bar in Seattle.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 52 | 12/19-250 Comments
10 ways to create gifts of kindness and love
Posted on 17 December 2009.
I don’t miss any of the Christmas parties and enjoy organizing a couple of potlucks for our staff, freelance writers, and our events’ volunteers. Those are very special occasions because I only see some of my friends once a year.
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Is it ethical? CBS News pays for trip to Samoa in adoption story
Posted on 17 December 2009.
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News helped pay for a Wisconsin family’s trip to Samoa which led to an emotional meeting that was a key moment in last Saturday’s “48 Hours” special on an adoption scam involving children taken from their South Pacific homes under false pretenses.
Posted in National News, Vol 28 No 52 | 12/19-250 Comments
Fast-growing Christian churches crushed in China
Posted on 17 December 2009.
The closure of what may be China’s first mega-church is the most visible sign that the communist government is determined to rein in the rapid spread of Christianity, with a crackdown in recent months that church leaders call the harshest in years.
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Probe rules out rape and murder of women in Kashmir
Posted on 17 December 2009.
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — An Indian police agency investigating the deaths of two women in Kashmir said Dec. 14 that they drowned and were not raped and killed as alleged by locals, a ruling likely to further fuel anti-India sentiment.
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Editorial: Since when is multitasking bad? Maybe when you’re the President
Posted on 17 December 2009.
Now it may be true that a large number of American people are attributing their dissatisfaction with Obama to his multitasking — but are these people right? Should he just concentrate on war in Afghanistan? Should he just focus on the economy? How about just health care?
Posted in Letters to the Editor, Vol 28 No 52 | 12/19-250 Comments
Letter: Save Apple Health from cuts
Posted on 17 December 2009.
The Children’s Alliance has worked for years to ensure that children in Washington state do not have to wait for health coverage, no matter their immigration status. Under the state’s Apple Health for Kids program, both documented and undocumented children are eligible for coverage — with no waiting period.
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