Violence Spotlights Lao Community: Advocates fear beating of Laotian man in Baltimore was hate-related. U. of Michigan Defends Affirmative Action: In a court case closely watched across the country, the University of Michigan wants to keep affirmative action a part of its admission policies. Also in National & World News... • XOXO in Another Sweatshop Lawsuit: • Diversity of Congress Still Lags Behind Nation. • Abduction Nightmare for College Community. • Mike Honda Prepares for D.C.. • FBI Searches Los Alamos Landfill for Tapes. • Washington Journal: So, You Want to Work in the White House?			Court Bans Minority Outreach Ordinance: The California Supreme Court rules unanimously that Prop. 209 means the government cannot prefer to hire women or minorities. People Power Revisited: Fil-Am protesters in San Francisco demand Philippine president Estrada’s resignation. Also in Bay Area and California News... • S.F. female politicos stump for Teng. • Celebrating World AIDS Day. • Asian Health Services -- Breaking Down Barriers. • OCA S.F. Chapter Annual Dinner. • Cellular 911+1. • Nakanishi Concedes. • Vietnamese American Awarded California Peace Prize. • Political Potstickers: Oh, the Times, They Are A-Changin’.

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	Getting into the Name Game: Could Asian domain names fuel the next Internet gold rush? Small Businesses Making Their Marks: A new survey sheds light on ethnic own businesses. Also in Business... • The Shattered Ceiling: Q&A with Gordon Lee, co-founder of Geyser Networks.			Dappled Meaning -- When Nights Were Dark: Performance artists Eiko and Koma embark on their next eerie piece within the Caravan Project. Suzhou River: A new film by Lou Ye banks on mystery, precarious identity and a shuddering camera. Also in Arts & Entertainment... • On the Scene: Lovely Party, Dahling.

	Emil Amok: It’s About Inclusion. Columnist Emil Guillermo on chad-counting and the the latest Prop 209 propaganda. Floss Talk: Horror Stories Spark My Imagination. Youth columnist Tenile Wong shares her passion for being really scared. Also in Opinion... • Lead Editorial: AsianWeek’s Wish List • Letters to the Editor			A&E Calendar This week's arts, entertainment, and community events around the country, listed alphabetically by region and category. Community Calendar This week's announcements, workshops, and opportunities for community, family and career.

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