Archive for October, 2005

  • Hee-Hall for APA Women

    Hee-Hall for APA Women

    Asian Pacific American women have exacted poetic revenge by ousting Treasure Island Development Authoritarian Tony Hall as executive director. Attorney and authority board chair Claudine Cheng led the 6-1 vote to toss Hall, and installed Joanne Sakai as

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  • Vets Salute 61st ‘Attack Day’

    Vets Salute 61st ‘Attack Day’

    SAN FRANCISCO –– From the pageantry of dress uniform veterans and soldiers, to the dignity of the famed “Filipino veterans,” to the inspirational renditions of both the United States’ and Philippines’ national anthem, approximately 400 people gathered at

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  • RDNC Fete for 25 Yrs.

    RDNC Fete for 25 Yrs.

      As the Richmond District Neighborhood Center (RDNC) celebrates its 25th anniversary, it has grown into a thriving, multipurpose, multi-ethnic community center that serves as a focal point for neighborhood collaborations.

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  • Will a Jury-rig Prevent Gerrymandering?

    Will a Jury-rig Prevent Gerrymandering?

    I f you’re like me, your mailbox is starting to fill up with slick campaign brochures. The endless political ads on TV are also starting to get tiring. So you may be wondering: “Why are we spending millions of dollars

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  • In AsianWeek History

    In AsianWeek History

    October 31, 1986 Asian Groups Call for Hearings on Violence Amid heightening concerns about inadequate government responses to violence against Asian Americans, a committee of Asian

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  • What’s at Stake: Nov. 8’s State Ballot Propositions

    What’s at Stake: Nov. 8’s State Ballot Propositions

    Proposition 73 amends the California Constitution to ban abortions on minors until 48 hours after the teen’s parents have been notified. Proposition 74 extends the probationary period for teachers from two to five years.

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  • Global Briefs

    Global Briefs

    Bird Flu Vaccine Effective on People & Poultry Hungarian health minister Jenoe Racz last week reported that his country has developed a vaccine that could protect both humans and

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  • Arts Briefs

    Arts Briefs

    An Early Christmas EVENT: Celebrate a Filipino Christmas BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional parols (stars) are displayed in homes throughout the Philippines during the Christmas holiday.

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  • Bay Briefs

    Bay Briefs

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month Shimtuh: Korean Domestic Violence Program will hold their 6th annual women’s festival in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event, themed Turning Points: Self Reflections and

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  • Choosing Sons or PC Parts in a Cramped Apartment

    Choosing Sons or PC Parts in a Cramped Apartment

    Saul Yeung was a hardworking student needing a personal computer to write a paper for his master’s in political science. Not able to afford one, he bought parts to build one. When he showed it to his college friends, many were so impressed they asked...

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