Archive | Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/26

Three women find inspiration in food … and Angus cows

Three women find inspiration in food … and Angus cows

“I felt a deep sense of loss towards the activities and hobbies I used to do. I had allowed myself to believe I couldn’t pursue them anymore. Blogging became a lifeline to me … to reclaim a part of myself and all that I enjoyed doing,” Currah said.

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Posted in Lifestyle, Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/260 Comments

After kids, Central Asian woman still dreams of a complete education

After kids, Central Asian woman still dreams of a complete education

Do you think of the home to the Persian civilization? Do you see news clips containing Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and protesters in the streets? Does your mind conjure up images of women wearing black chador?

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Posted in Community News, Profiles, Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/260 Comments

Powerful low-caste Indian leader holds huge rally

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — On Monday, March 15, hundreds of thousands of cheering supporters marked the 25th anniversary of a political party representing India’s lowest castes and feted its bejeweled leader as a “Goddess,” who currently leads the country’s largest state.

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Diversity Makes a Difference – Part 4

Diversity Makes a Difference – Part 4

Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines. Students are nominated by their school as being champions of diversity. Of those students, a judging panel will choose five winners who will receive $1,000 scholarships and eight finalists who will receive $200 scholarships.

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Posted in Education, Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/260 Comments

Girl Scouts helps young girls while shaking off the suburban stereotype

Girl Scouts helps young girls while shaking off the suburban stereotype

Whenever the Girl Scouts comes up in casual conversation, the image of young moppets peddling cookies in front of supermarkets across America is usually conjured up. However, Girl Scouts of the USA represents more than highly desired baked goods.

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Posted in Community News, Profiles, Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/263 Comments

MGM to leave Atlantic City over questions about Asian partner’s gang association

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (AP) — MGM Mirage said last Friday that it will sell its 50 percent stake in Atlantic City’s top casino and stop doing business in New Jersey rather than cut ties with the family of an Asian casino mogul that the state felt was too closely linked with organized crime.

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Posted in National News, Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/261 Comment

Ft. Wayne store apologizes for “No Burmese” sign

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — The owner of a Fort Wayne business that posted a sign barring Burmese people from entering has apologized, but it may not be enough to get the business off the hook with civil rights groups.

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Posted in National News, Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/260 Comments

India aims to overtake China as the world’s fastest growing economy

“We are facing a major problem,” said Farooq, a senior executive at Marvel Gloves Industries, which produces 3 million pairs of gloves a month. “Despite importing gloves, we are not able to meet the demand.”

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Sea of protesters demands new elections in Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — As many as 100,000 people demonstrated peacefully against Thailand’s government at a rally last Sunday, but the capital was being kept on edge by their threat to continue protesting until Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva calls for new elections.

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NWAW’s March book recommendations

NWAW’s March book recommendations

In “Gladiator,” Dan Clark — also known as Nitro of the original “American Gladiators” — gives readers a firsthand account of what ’roid rage is. He opens up about his life and his 20-year battle with steroid addiction.

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Posted in On the Shelf, Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/260 Comments

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