Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.), the country’s first Vietnamese American member of Congress, paid a visit to Seattle on July 30.
Archive | Vol 29 No 32 | 8/7-8/13
First Vietnamese American congressman on how to fight political apathy
Posted on 05 August 2010.
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Kisara Nishimoto is Miss Seafair 2010–2011
Posted on 05 August 2010.
On July 31, Kisara Nishimoto was crowned the 61st Miss Seafair based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking, and creative expression. Nishimoto represented the Japanese Community of Seattle. She will be a junior at the University of Washington. The rest of the Seafair Court included first runner up Margo Femiano from West Seattle [...]
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Will our libraries make it through the recession?
Posted on 05 August 2010.
During these trying economic times, organizations have dealt with budget cuts, often leading to reduced hours of operation and elimination of positions, programs, and services.
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Bill would give burial rights to Hmong veterans
Posted on 05 August 2010.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Members of the country’s Hmong community who fought with U.S. forces during the Vietnam War would be eligible for burial in national cemeteries
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Guillen: Asian players treated better than Latinos
Posted on 05 August 2010.
CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen thinks Asian players are given privileges in the United States that Latinos are not offered.
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China setting a new milestone as economy passes Japan’s
Posted on 05 August 2010.
BEIJING (AP) — China is set to overtake Japan as the world’s second-largest economy in a resurgence that is changing everything from the global balance of military and financial power to how cars are designed.
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Growing debate in South Korea over traditional medicine
Posted on 05 August 2010.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Kim Nam-soo has stuck needles into generals, actors, tycoons, and at least one president for more than six decades as South Korea’s acupuncturist to the stars.
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61st Annual Seafair Torchlight Parade dazzles with diversity
Posted on 05 August 2010.
On Saturday, July 31, thousands of Seattleites showed their pride at Seafair. With Apolo Ohno serving as grand marshal of the parade, community floats made their way down the street, showcasing what makes each respective community great.
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Asian Americans to take city hall, even U.S. senate?
Posted on 05 August 2010.
It’s safe to say that there’s a shortage of Asians in government-related jobs, but here are some candidates who might change that.
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Primary elections approaching, and what you need to know about the local Asian populations
Posted on 05 August 2010.
King County, the 14th most populous county in the nation with more than 1.1 million registered voters, will hold its election on Aug. 17.
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