The Census Bureau mailed out its forms this week (to everyone who is groaning, say it with us,“Yay!”). You may wonder why the Census bothers with the tedious task of counting everyone — yes, everyone — in the United States every 10 years.
Archive | Vol 29 No 12 | 3/20-3/26
Editorial: Happy Census week! Now be counted.
Posted on 18 March 2010.
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Commentary: March is Age-Related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Awareness Month — how does it affect us?
Posted on 18 March 2010.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. It involves damage to the macula, which is the light-sensing tissue in the eye located at the center of the retina.
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Blog: I met Chang-rae Lee!
Posted on 18 March 2010.
Chang-rae Lee, who just published his fourth novel, “The Surrendered,” was signing autographs at Costco. So I requested that he autograph his book in both English and Korean. It would be a good item to donate to a charity auction.
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Blog: Two inspiring women
Posted on 18 March 2010.
Lately, I’ve met many inspiring women. You’d be surprised, ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.
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Blog: At the YWCA Luncheon
Posted on 18 March 2010.
Another event I attended was the YWCA luncheon in Bellevue on March 16 with more than 1,200 women and a few men. The keynote speaker was Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of “Eat, Love, Pray.” What she learned from a Muslim woman in a tiny island of Indonesia was this: Anyone who lives in your community is your responsibility. Anyone can be a benefactor; you just have to pay attention.
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Feb. 24: Obama nominates Liu to appeals court
Posted on 18 March 2010.
Goodwin Liu, 39, is a liberal legal scholar who, if confirmed, could become a force on the federal appeals court for decades.
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March 1: Ken Nakatsu named to lead King County Animal Services
Posted on 18 March 2010.
King County Executive Dow Constantine has named Ken Nakatsu as the Manager of Regional Animal Services for King County Animal Care and Control.
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March: Clarence Moriwaki new CEO of JCCCW
Posted on 18 March 2010.
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington’s (JCCCW) new chief executive officer is Clarence Moriwaki. He will oversee the operations and development of the JCCCW.
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Feb. 21: Benefit concert for Haiti raises $5,000
Posted on 18 March 2010.
The Foundation for International Understanding through Students (FUITS), music educator Kent Stevenson, music director Fred West, and the University Christian Church organized a Haiti benefit concert that included more than 100 performers. In addition to the performers, about 175 community members attended the concert at University Christian Church, raising more than $5,000.
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Feb. 24: CCA’s anniversary dinner gives awards to businesses
Posted on 18 March 2010.
The Center for Career Alternatives (CCA) honored five local companies with their 30th Anniversary Outstanding Community Service Awards.
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