Edward Chen, 58, nominated by President Obama to become a federal judge in San Francisco nearly two years ago, was confirmed by the Senate. The vote was 56–42.
Archive | Vol 30 No 21 | 5/21-5/27
May 10: Edward Chen OK’ed by Senate to be federal judge in San Francisco
Posted on 23 May 2011.
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May 15: Seattle Chinese Garden hosts open house, celebrates first courtyard completion
Posted on 23 May 2011.
The Seattle Chinese Garden, which is at South Seattle Community College (SSCC), held a public open house to celebrate the completion of the garden’s first courtyard
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May 9: Pat Oishi to be appointed to King County Superior Court
Posted on 23 May 2011.
Oishi previously served as Pierce County Superior Court commissioner. He presided over a variety of proceedings in adult felony criminal cases.
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May 7–8: Ashley Cheuk competes in rhythmic gymnastics championship
Posted on 23 May 2011.
Ashley Cheuk, 11, is a sixth-grader at McKnight Middle School and a rhythmic gymnast who competed in Region Two’s Junior Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships.
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Chinese gymnast risks tainting her image with U.S. lawsuit
Posted on 21 May 2011.
BEIJING (AP) — Thirteen years after a training accident left her paralyzed and ended her career as a world-class gymnast, China’s Sang Lan has filed a lawsuit in the United States
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China gives press more freedom — for the sake of food safety
Posted on 21 May 2011.
BEIJING (AP) — Toxic bean sprouts, filthy cooking oil, and drug-tainted pork. The relentless headlines in Chinese media have churned up queasy feelings
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India mothers accused in honor killing 2 brides
Posted on 21 May 2011.
NEW DELHI (AP) — Two Muslim mothers in a northern Indian town have been arrested on accusations that they killed their daughters for dishonoring the family
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How Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders can achieve health equity
Posted on 20 May 2011.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently issued its plan for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) health.
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Nordstrom partners with OCA and Hep B Free to raise money in fight against hep B
Posted on 20 May 2011.
For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Nordstrom partnered with Hep B Free and OCA to help raise awareness of the importance of getting tested for hepatitis B
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Support Kin On and get healthy through sports
Posted on 20 May 2011.
Kin On will be holding its 4th Annual Kin On Sports Tournament in June and July, which gives an opportunity for the community to get involved and stay active
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Korean marriage scandal shocks fans
Posted on 20 May 2011.
In April, TIME magazine released its annual 100 most influential people in the world list, highlighting individuals for their powerful contributions or status in society.
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Blog: 12 ways to celebrate APA month
Posted on 20 May 2011.
Just because there is no designated holiday doesn’t mean we should not educate our youth and ourselves to bring joy and meaning into our lives.
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Cyber-bullying: Abuse takes its toll on a new generation of American youth
Posted on 19 May 2011.
Think again. On April 23, two sixth grade girls in the Issaquah School District were charged by King County Juvenile Court for cyber-stalking.
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Saturday Morning Cartoon, a hip hop duo, strive to prove that Seattle is more than rock chords
Posted on 19 May 2011.
In a city hailed for its alternative and indie rock music scene, Seattle doesn’t have much street cred when it comes to mainstream hip hop.
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Bill Gates: Innovation, China, and the environment
Posted on 19 May 2011.
“When you think about the future, many things come together,” said Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and billionaire philanthropist, at the 2011 Climate Solutions Breakfast
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In “13 Assassins,” personalities as interesting as the action scenes
Posted on 19 May 2011.
“13 Assassins,” the new historical samurai epic from notable Japanese director Takashi Miike, opens with a samurai warrior committing hara-kiri, or ritual suicide.
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