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Top news stories personally selected by the publishers for their relevance to the Asian-American community.
March 2008 - Posts
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Associated Press - March 31, 2008 9:43 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Having sons is important to many Asian cultures. And now, it appears some American families from those groups are asserting the... Read More...
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Having sons is important to many Asian cultures. And now, it appears some American families from those groups are asserting the same preference. Read More...
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The 15th annual Hmong and Southeast Asian American Club conference at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will feature Hmong individuals who have made their mark in the media or performing arts professions. The all-day conference, Hmong in the Spotlight, Read More...
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If you are not Black, White or Hispanic in America, you are an "Other." "The Others" is a hilarious new stand up comedy show celebrating these very funny, but not often heard from, "other" voices of stand up comedy including Arab, Indian, Bangladeshi, Read More...
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If you are not Black, White or Hispanic in America, you are an "Other." "The Others" is a hilarious new stand up comedy show celebrating these very funny, but not often heard from, "other" voices of stand up comedy including Arab, Indian, Bangladeshi, Read More...
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When I think of Dith Pran, I think of a wise man who took the time to encourage young journalists. I remember the short conversations we had over the course of several Asian American Journalists Association conventions. Read More...
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Dith Pran, the Cambodian-born journalist whose harrowing tale of enslavement and eventual escape from that country's murderous Khmer Rouge revolutionaries in a 1979 book became the subject of the award-winning film "The Killing Fields," died Sunday Read More...
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Dith Pran, the Cambodian-born journalist whose harrowing tale of enslavement and eventual escape from that country's murderous Khmer Rouge revolutionaries in 1979 became the subject of the award-winning film "The Killing Fields," died Read More...
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Dith Pran, the Cambodian-born journalist whose harrowing tale of enslavement and eventual escape from that country's murderous Khmer Rouge revolutionaries in 1979 became the subject of the award-winning film "The Killing Fields," died Sunday, his former Read More...
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At first glance, the Sun Sing Center looks like any number of shops along Grant Avenue in Chinatown. There are trinkets for tourists, T-shirts and Hong Kong videos. Walking into the store through a long walkway, you sense that it is not a typical work Read More...
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-The real estate market correction will not be over in 2008, according to Jim Park, President and CEO of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). The Asian American real es... Read More...
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Are you aware of the symptoms of diabetes, and are you at risk for developing it? Could you have diabetes and not know it? Could you be at risk for developing diabetes? Read More...
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NEW BRUNSWICK — EPIC ACTORS' WORKSHOP, a South Asian-American performance group, will stage a one-woman show in collaboration with Bengali Students Association of Rutgers University at 6.30 p.m Sunday at the multipurpose room at Busch Campus Center of Read More...
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Tales of a labyrinth of secret tunnels under Butte’s Chinatown neighborhood are likely urban myth, said an Asian-American historian who will visit Butte Tuesday. Read More...
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Monty Alexander and Dr. Anthony Brown stretched jazz across several thousand years Thursday evening without making it break. Read More...
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign will open its Anderson office at 10 a.m. Saturday at 2101 E. Eighth St, according to a press release from his campaign. Read More...
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SEATTLE -- A teenage boy who has Leukemia is urging people, especially Asian-Americans, to register their bone marrow type in the national registry. Read More...
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In an unprecedented move, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association today released a report on Fair Franchising that offers insight into franchisor-franchisee relationships and provides a tool for holding franchise companies more accountable for their Read More...
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He says: "Who in their right mind, if they were African-American or Hispanic or Asian-American, if they were gay or ***, would join the Republican Party?" Read More...
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TOMORROW Vegetarian chef and author Didi Emmons teaches her techniques and recipes for making spring rolls in an event sponsored by the Boston Vegetarian Society; 5... Read More...
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The film skims along its shiny surface but never creates any believable moral depth within its characters. The result is a movie that fakes suspense, but lacks real drama. Read More...
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I GOT an unexpected call from somebody the other night. Read More...
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Members of the Vallejo's Asian and Pacific Islander communities are asked to donate a few minutes of their time and a painless tissue sample to help save the life of a Sacramento toddler. The Asian American Donor Program will hold a bone Read More...
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In ten years or so, the bar could get a little lower for students hoping to get into UNC Chapel Hill. The reason is simple: The university will open its door to more students. Last fall, the average SAT score of the 6,993 students accepted to the university Read More...
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In 10 years or so, the bar could get a little lower for students hoping to get into UNC-Chapel Hill. Read More...
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When the makers of the blackjack drama 21 stepped up to the table to place their bets, they opted to play it safe. Read More...
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The fascinating story of six college students who took Las Vegas for millions gets dealt a bad hand in "21," which turns their true-life saga into a slick, shallow and thoroughly generic caper flick.Flashily directed by Robert Luketic ("Legally... Read More...
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Movie critics have their own way of counting cards. When characters in a Hollywood movie do something that feels true and freshly observed, the count goes +1. When they behave tritely, spout cliches, and generally act as if the screenwriters understand Read More...
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SUMMARY: He says: "Who in their right mind, if they were African-American or Hispanic or Asian-American, if they were gay or ***, would join the Republican Party?" Read More...
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NEW YORK ( Map , News ) - Wall Street sank in volatile trading Thursday after the government confirmed that the last quarter of 2007 did indeed see a sharp economic slowdown. For the second straight session, the Dow Jones industrial average fell more Read More...
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AFTER THEIR eight-day "journey for justice" that saw a surge of support from civil rights leaders and nights of refuge in Black Baptist churches, the victims of human trafficking will hold a mass meeting in Washington, DC, with Indian Ambassador Ronen Read More...
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Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean came under attack for speaking out against conservative gay men and lesbians as well as Republicans of color. Read More...
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Popular procedures like *** augmentation, nose-reshaping and eyelid surgery jumped 26% in Asian American patients vs. 7% for the overall population. Read More...
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C.D.'s are dead, and Korean impresario Jin-Young Park knows it. American music labels could learn a thing or two from the model he's built in South Korea. Read More...
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If Obama wins the Democratic nomination for president, he might have more of an Asian problem if McCain chooses the country's lone Asian governor as the Republican vice presidential candidate. Read More...
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For a guy who pocketed between $3 million and $5 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos, Jeff Ma cuts a decidedly low-roller figure. The 36-year-old San Francisco resident and former MIT student - who's the inspiration for the Read More...
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Maybe you've read this story. A woman with brain damage couldn't see anything on the left side of her visual field. She'd eat all the food... Read More...
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Vanessa Hua has called in locksmiths twice after forgetting her keys. What struck her on those occasions was how quickly these professional pickers insinuated themselves into such intimate spaces. Read More...
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When put together, the bands of Monty Alexander and Dr. Anthony Brown are made up of musicians from halfway around the globe. Read More...
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Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean came under attack for speaking out against conservative gays and lesbians as well as Republicans of color. Read More...
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For a guy who pocketed between $3 million and $5 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos, Jeff Ma cuts a decidedly low-roller figure. The 36-year-old San Francisco resident and former MIT student - who's the inspiration for the Read More...
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The Long Beach Police Department had a promotion ceremony for Lieutenant Steven Ditmars and Lieutenant Joseph Stilinovich to the rank of commander. Also promoted were Sergeant Joel Cook, Sergeant Patrick Burns and Sergeant Max Jones to the rank of lieutenant Read More...
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure will grant more than $1.1 million to 23 Northern California groups Wednesday for programs in *** cancer detection, education and supportive services. Read More...
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure will grant more than $1.1 million to 23 Northern California groups Wednesday for programs in *** cancer detection, education and supportive services. Read More...
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Mayor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that protesters have the right to voice their grievances against China when the Olympic torch passes through San Francisco on April 9, the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch's only appearance in North America Read More...
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"The most commanding pianist and composer to emerge in recent years..." --The Village Voice "One of the most important jazz pianists of his generation..." Read More...
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In square miles, Snohomish County is larger than Delaware or Rhode Island. In population, the county is larger than North Dakota, Vermont... Read More...
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Eager for a taste of another culture, Catrina Everitt had her work cut out for her at lunchtime Tuesday. Read More...
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Mayor Gavin Newsom says protesters have the right to voice their grievances against China when the Olympic torch makes its only North American stop, but city officials need to ensure a peaceful procession. Read More...
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On campuses throughout the United States, thousands of Filipino American students are now gearing up for what has become an annual FilAm ritual: The PCN. Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO ---- Mayor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that protesters have the right to voice their grievances against China when the Olympic torch makes its only North American stop, but that city officials have a responsibility to ensure a peaceful procession Read More...
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Mayor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that protesters have the right to voice their grievances against China when the Olympic torch makes its only North American stop, but that city officials have a responsibility to ensure a peaceful procession. Read More...
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The Asian American Hotel Owners Association will have its 2008 Annual Convention and Trade Show here starting Wednesday. The association formed in 1989 to oppose discrimination and to increase awareness of Asian Americans in the hospitality industry in Read More...
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Activists want to know what route the Olympic torch will take through this city so they can plan protests of the Chinese government. Read More...
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SAN FRANCISCO ( Map , News ) - Mayor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that protesters have the right to voice their grievances against China when the Olympic torch makes its only North American stop, but that city officials have a responsibility to ensure a Read More...
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(03-25) 16:08 PDT San Francisco, CA (AP) -- Mayor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that protesters have the right to voice their grievances against China when the Olympic torch makes its only North American stop, but that city officials have a responsibility Read More...
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Re: 'Do something about councillor's words,' Letters, March 21. Come on. What's the ruckus regarding Ward 2 (Etobicoke North) Councillor Rob Ford's remarks? Victoria Shen of the Chinese Canadian N... Read More...
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Almost a quarter (2,626,700) of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on ethnic patients in 2007, up 13 percent from last year, including Hispanics, African Americans and Asian Americans, according to statistics released today by the American Read More...
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