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	GM’s Takeover of Daewoo Ignites Protests: Strikes and police violence part of larger labor troubles in South Korea. Mother’s Status Determines Citizenship: Supreme Court rules 5-4 that the mother matters more in citizenship, upholding existing convention. Also in National and World News... • Blast from the Past: The perpetual foreigner image • Mixed Votes for Khatami • Students make unique quilt about Japanese America • $22,000 to Roll in the Mud? New Korean spa hopes so • Hiroshima Survivors Gather for Health Screening • Hinduism Conference to Be Held in Michigan • Japanese America -- Fading and Assimilating • Washington Journal: What happened to make ethnic studies pioneer “Sonny” San Juan resign from WSU? In Sports... • The Draft: Major League Guessing Game • Hit’n’Run: Weekly roundup of Asian Americans in sports			Fighting for Their Jobs: Teacher-activists unfairly targeted by Oakland school district, say union leaders. Reddy Sentenced: Controversial case involving landlord and immigrant girl’s death comes to a close. Also in Bay Area and California News... • APA Librarians Share Vision and Knowledge • Remembering Maria Ann Hsiao

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	Were Those Bugle Boys You Were Wearing?: Taps for an apparel company legend. Also in Business... • Losing the Faith During Japan’s Hard Times			Backstage with Gedde Watanabe: 46-year-old actor sang for his veggies. The Picky Eater: A quick and fun review of one dish at three restaurants. This week: Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap at Koryo, Korean King, and Brothers restaurants. Also in Arts and Entertainment... • Social Notes:Joong for Health, Life and Celebration • It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman

	Voices from the Community: Welcome to San Francisco Pride Week. Cecilia Chung says yes, indeed, we have come a long way. Voices from the Community: Is Islam Really a Problem for Jews and Hindus? Amritjit Singh debunks the myth of the evil Muslim. Also in Opinion... • Lead Editorial: Rice Rockets Blast Off • Emil Amok: Emil and Librarians • 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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