Public Health — Seattle & King County responded to a complaint filed by a patron at Thai Tom restaurant, who saw a cockroach on the counter where food was being served.
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Thai Tom commits health code violations … again
Posted on 30 July 2009.
Posted in Business, Community News, News, Vol 28 No 32 | 8/1 - 8/73 Comments
With tennis in the blood, brothers open dream courts
Posted on 16 July 2009.
Roger Mark, a tennis coach, and Byron, his younger brother and business partner, started playing tennis when they were 9 years old. At the time, tennis was considered a rich white man’s sport and Asian American players playing at private clubs was unheard of. However, Roger and Byron Mark recently gained ownership of their own tennis club.
Posted in Business, Community News, News, Vol 28 No 30 | 7/18 - 7/245 Comments
LIHI makes people rethink definition of low-income housing
Posted on 08 July 2009.
This year, Secou Diate purchased his first home, a brand new four-bedroom townhouse that his wife, daughter, and unborn baby will enjoy. For Diate, it was the perfect time to purchase. Interest rates were low. The unit was in a brand-new development and it was in his price range.
Posted in Business, Community News, News, Vol 28 No 29 | 7/11 - 7/170 Comments
Q & A: What is a mortgage loan modification? (and how can it help you?)
Posted on 26 June 2009.
The tumultuous housing market has created a feeling of uncertainty for many of today’s homeowners.
Figuring out the available options can be a daunting task, which oftentimes leads to more questions than answers.
With many people out there looking for useful information, help isn’t always readily available.
Posted in Business, Community News, News, Vol 28 No 27 | 6/27 - 7/30 Comments
Foreign companies eye India with cautious optimism
Posted on 18 June 2009.
“We think we can be partners with India in its growth going forward, but that depends on India’s policies and its continued reform process,” said Karan Bhatia, GE’s vice president for international law and policy and former deputy U.S. trade representative for Asia.
Posted in Business, News, Vol 28 No 26 | 6/20 - 6/26, World News0 Comments
Angry Ford dealer blasts imports in controversial ads
Posted on 20 December 2008.
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) — A Ford dealer, angered over the proposed bailout of U.S. automakers, blames the nation’s sour economy on Congress and criticized buyers
Posted in Business, National News, Vol 27 No 52 | 12/20-12/260 Comments
How to become a millionaire
Posted on 27 September 2008.
Business owners of the world, unite! The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a global network intended to advise and provide resources for entrepreneurs. It has 113 chapters worldwide with over 6000 members. The Seattle chapter is the only chapter to be headed by an Asian American, Northwest Asian Weekly’s Entrepreneur of the Year James Wong.
Posted in Business, Community News, News, Vol 27 No 40 | 9/27 - 10/30 Comments
Local bartenders pour out new niche
Posted on 20 September 2008.
On Wednesday, Aug. 13, guests at the Lake Union Armory got more than the usual quick drink at the bar. Glass bottles were spun, tossed and juggled, all in an effort to impress guests and take a shot at winning $15,000 in prize money at Battle in Seattle 3, presented by DList magazine. Battle in Seattle 3 is a bartending contest that put the best flair bartenders from around the world head to head in a competition.
Posted in Business, Community News, Features, News, Profiles, Vol 27 No 39 | 9/20 - 9/260 Comments
$3 million restaurant has big dreams
Posted on 06 September 2008.
Last Thursday, Duc Tran and nine other investors made a bold move — opening a $3 million Asian restaurant. It is one of the biggest if not the largest in King County.
Posted in Business, Community News, News, Profiles, September 2008, Vol 27 No 37 | 9/6 - 9/120 Comments
