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.
Archive | 2009
Action-packed “Ong-Bak 2” doesn’t disappoint
Posted on 22 October 2009.
Posted in At the Movies, Vol 28 No 44 | 10/24-301 Comment
NWAW’s October book recommendations
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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.
Posted in On the Shelf, Vol 28 No 44 | 10/24-300 Comments
Johjima opts out of last 2 years of contract
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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.
Posted in Sports, Vol 28 No 44 | 10/24-300 Comments
Women with diabetes at increased risk for irregular heart rhythm
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 44 | 10/24-301 Comment
Taiwanese pop band tours U.S., will perform in Seattle
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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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Gardening workshops now available in Vietnamese and Spanish
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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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Vietnamese musicians learn from a Japanese American master
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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.
Posted in National News, Vol 28 No 44 | 10/24-300 Comments
Fong not intimidated in run for Iowa governor
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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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India’s natural gas tied up in $17B family feud
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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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China, Vietnam pledge to deal with border disputes
Posted on 22 October 2009.
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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