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Hee-Hall for APA Women
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsAsian 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 -
Vets Salute 61st ‘Attack Day’
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsSAN 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 -
RDNC Fete for 25 Yrs.
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsAs 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. -
Will a Jury-rig Prevent Gerrymandering?
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsI 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 -
In AsianWeek History
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsOctober 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 -
What’s at Stake: Nov. 8’s State Ballot Propositions
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsProposition 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. -
Global Briefs
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsBird 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 -
Arts Briefs
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsAn Early Christmas EVENT: Celebrate a Filipino Christmas BACKGROUND: Three-dimensional parols (stars) are displayed in homes throughout the Philippines during the Christmas holiday. -
Bay Briefs
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsDomestic 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 -
Choosing Sons or PC Parts in a Cramped Apartment
Posted on October 28, 2005 | No CommentsSaul 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...