Mistrial Declared in Case of Fatal Stabbing: Jury deadlocked over racially-charged killing in Ocean Shores, Washington. New York City Schools to Consider Offering English Immersion Choices: The city may provide new options for students trying to learn English. Also in National & World News... • Wen Ho Lee Book to Be Written with Help of Helen Zia • Washington Journal: Could We See Our Own Checkpoint Charlie?			Struggling to Stay Open: The Oakland Unified School District, in dealing with its budget deficit crisis, may shut down adult education programs, including ESL classes. Maybe Next Time: Are there lessons to learn from the loss of Asian Americans on San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors? Also in Bay Area & California News... • Protesters Draw Attention to Sweatshop Conditions at DKNY • Davis Names Japanese American as YACA Assistant Secretary • Political Potstickers: Isn’t It Ironic -- the Aftermath of District Elections.

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	Stretching Across Chinese Communities: Leading edge Web portal Sina.com unites the Chinese Diaspora. The Shattered Ceiling: Q&A with Sashi Chimala, founder of India’s first chain of coffee shops. Also in Business... • Singapore’s E-Government			Tetrasomia -- The New Era in Circus Art: Master trainer Lu Yi’s Circus of the Elements pushes human limits and showcases San Francisco’s burgeoning talent. Crouching Talent, Hidden Masterpiece: How director Ang Lee has brought a new sense and sensibility to martial arts cinema. Also in Arts & Entertainment... • Amy Tan Bringing Her Cat Tale to Life • Nowhere to Hide

	Voices from the Community: My Life as Special Ed. Edward Nieto of the Pacific News Service is moving forward, with or without help from America’s school systems. Emil Amok: Asian Americans Need Not Apply. Columnist Emil Guillermo gets his last holiday greeting card from the Clintons. Also in Opinion... • Lead Editorial: A Whole New Game • 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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