What do Susan Amini, Sharon Sakamoto, and Sheryl Willert have in common? They, along with the rest of the Women of Color Empowered (WoCE) honorees, are powerhouses in law. Some are lawyers championing …
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Who’s to fill Emmert’s purple and gold shoes?
Posted on 29 April 2010.
On April 27, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that University of Washington (UW) President Mark Emmert will be the NCAA’s next president, leaving a big hole at the very top of the UW.
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Brahms, Mozart, and … Takemitsu?
Posted on 29 April 2010.
The Japanese are considered to be one of the biggest consumers of classical music. Despite the global economic downturn, concerts are constantly being presented in Tokyo and other cities. The number of foreign artists and orchestras performing in Japan has also been increasing.
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Dentist drills the competition in a bikini
Posted on 29 April 2010.
Natalie Pennington works on her muscles at the gym and on cavities at the office. As a professional fitness competitor, Pennington spends much of her free time training. As a full-time dentist, she spends her days working on patients. Pennington competes in the bikini division of the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) — a major federation for bodybuilding competitors.
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Judge Chin confirmed for landmark position
Posted on 29 April 2010.
By Jocelyn Chui Northwest Asian Weekly U.S. District Judge Denny Chin was confirmed as a second circuit judge by a 98–0 vote by the U.S. Senate on April 22, making him the only active Asian Pacific American (APA) federal appellate court judge. It has been more than five years since an APA has served anywhere [...]
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Muckleshoot Indian Tribe gives back to the communities
Posted on 29 April 2010.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe provided more than $4.1 million to nonprofits and other government-serving communities throughout Washington state last year, according to the tribe’s press release.
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Attention: Free computer classes offered at Seattle Public Library
Posted on 29 April 2010.
Adults interested in learning beginning computer skills can now join free computer classes offered by the Seattle Public Library. Courses will go over how to use a mouse and keyboard, create word documents, make …
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What Asian Pacific Americans need to know about diabetes
Posted on 29 April 2010.
Julie Cheng began ice skating at age 7.
After skating competitively for three years, she took a yearlong break from the sport at age 10. She wasn’t sidelined due to injury. She was out for health reasons.
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Chinese gov’t school grant divides U.S. community
Posted on 29 April 2010.
HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif. (AP) — Bobby Fraker is taking a stand against what she perceives to be a sinister threat from across the Pacific, right here in her suburban Southern California community of tree-lined streets and stucco homes.
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Boxer Pacquiao runs for office in Philippines
Posted on 29 April 2010.
SAN MIGUEL, Philippines (AP) — The pounding beat of “Eye of the Tiger” from “Rocky III” blared from the speakers as Manny Pacquiao’s black Hummer pulled up at an open-air basketball court on a recent humid evening.
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Long-hated one-child rule may be eased in China
Posted on 29 April 2010.
DAFENG, China (AP) — When asked why she and her husband don’t want a second child, Shi Xiaomei smiles at her pudgy 9-year-old son and does a quick tally of the family budget.
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Actor and martial artist opens kung fu club in Redmond
Posted on 29 April 2010.
For Robin Leong, starting kung fu at an early age was not his decision.
“I was 4 years old when I started kung fu, so of course, I didn’t have any say about joining it,” said Leong, jokingly.
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NWAW’s May must-reads
Posted on 29 April 2010.
In every child’s life, there is a time when they feel unwanted. Whether they’re in deep trouble or a new baby has joined the family, these feelings of not being wanted usually pass quickly.
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Editorial: Confirmation of Denny Chin to open doors for APAs
Posted on 29 April 2010.
More than six months after President Obama nominated him, Judge Denny Chin has finally been confirmed by a vote of 98–0 for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which covers New York, Connecticut …
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April 21: Obama names five to United States District Court
Posted on 29 April 2010.
Last week, President Obama nominated Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi, Judge Susan Richard Nelson, Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander, Judge James K. Bredar, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Edmond E. Chang to United States District Court judgeships.
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April 22: EWISP announces six finalists for scholarships
Posted on 29 April 2010.
Executive Women International of Seattle’s scholarship program will award one $2,500 and two $1,500 scholarship grants to outstanding local high school juniors.
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