As a first generation Korean American married to a non-Korean man, Lea Armstrong had to overcome challenges uncommon in other marriages, including cultural
Archive | Vol 29 No 35 | 8/28 – 9/3
Korean women married to non-Koreans find kindred spirits at local conference
Posted on 26 August 2010.
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Bodies, survivors of Manila hijack drama head home
Posted on 26 August 2010.
MANILA, Philippines — Most survivors of this week’s tragic hostage drama in Manila flew home to Hong Kong on Wednesday, along with the bodies of eight slain tourists
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Former UW law dean to be president of U-Md
Posted on 26 August 2010.
Wallace D. Loh, a former dean of the University of Washington (UW) School of Law, was selected as the new president of the University of Maryland (U-Md).
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August 2: City of Seattle awards $300,000 to community organizations
Posted on 26 August 2010.
The City of Seattle awarded $300,000 in technology grants to 24 local community-based organizations in Seattle, including some Asian-based services:
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Aug. 17: JCS Donates $50,000 to JCCCW
Posted on 26 August 2010.
The Japanese Community Service of Seattle (JCS), one of the oldest Japanese community organizations, donated $50,000 to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington
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Outstanding grad: Melanie Ma
Posted on 26 August 2010.
Melanie Ma graduated from Franklin High School as its valedictorian. She was the treasurer for the school’s National Honor Society chapter, president of the Key Club
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July 24: White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori event a success
Posted on 26 August 2010.
For Buddhists, O-Bon is the time to reflect upon the dedicated lives of departed ancestors. To celebrate, Bon Odori is a festival in which the young and old come together to dance
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July 29: NAAAP-Seattle and NSHMBA-Seattle present a panel for entrepreneurs
Posted on 26 August 2010.
About 50 entrepreneurs met at Tutta Bella for the Entrepreneur Panel, Secrets of our Successes, organized by the local chapters of the National Association of Asian American Professionals
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The results of the primaries – Which Asian Americans are moving ahead?
Posted on 26 August 2010.
The 2010 primary election took place on Aug. 17. The top two candidates who earned the most votes in the primary will move forward to the general election in November.
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Small business conference to look at being culturally savvy and the bottom line
Posted on 26 August 2010.
Cultural awareness in business goes beyond recognizing diversity. Being respectful of other cultures and building cross-cultural communication can open the doors to new opportunities.
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