Archive for December 10th, 2008

  • Human Rights at 60

    Human Rights at 60

    Posted on December 10, 2008 | No Comments
    On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations ratified the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It was a unique moment in time because the horrors of World War II were still fresh, but the polarization of the Cold War was not yet an impediment to global...

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  • The New Face of Classical Music: Piano superstar Lang Lang teaches master class in S.F.

    The New Face of Classical Music: Piano superstar Lang Lang teaches master class in S.F.

    Posted on December 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
    SAN FRANCISCO – The Steinway Showroom was brimming with music lovers last Saturday for a master class taught by Chinese classical music star Lang Lang during his week in residency with the San Francisco Symphony.

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  • Pacquiao vs De La Hoya: From ‘Mismatch’ to Massacre

    Pacquiao vs De La Hoya: From ‘Mismatch’ to Massacre

    Posted on December 10, 2008 | 10 Comments
    LAS VEGAS – The verdict was in. The white towel of surrender had been thrown. One man stood victorious, the other a broken shell of the fighter he once was. On Dec. 6, before a sold-out MGM Grand Garden Arena, over 15,000 fans witnessed the...

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  • Madness in Mumbai

    Madness in Mumbai

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    What is truly evil? Barack Obama’s tortured answer at Saddleback was that the United States had sometimes committed evil. Contrast that to John McCain’s quick response of Islamic terrorism.

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  • Vindicated: What Next for Gen. Shinseki?

    Vindicated: What Next for Gen. Shinseki?

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    President-elect Barack Obama’s cabinet post nomination of retired Army Chief of Staff General Eric Shinseki was a clear vindication of the highest-ranking APA military officer in history. Shinseki was undermined by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his deputy for presciently warning Congress and the Bush...

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  • AIDS Quilt Displayed in District Schools

    AIDS Quilt Displayed in District Schools

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    S.F. students learn about the disease for World AIDS Awareness Week SAN FRANCISCO – To commemorate World AIDS Awareness Week, 30 public schools displayed sections of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 in remembrance of those who have died...

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  • Learning About Liver Cancer

    Learning About Liver Cancer

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    SAN FRANCISCO – Bayer HealthCare and Onyx Pharmaceuticals have teamed up to sponsor Living With Liver Cancer, a worldwide awareness program designed to provide support and information about liver disease and cancer in the United States, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America.

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  • Daily Dose: 12/10/08

    Daily Dose: 12/10/08

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    » AsianWeek Market Report » Robberies Targeting Asian Americans in Philadelphia Area » Unlicensed Chinese After-School Program Shut Down » Volunteers Needed for Asian Chefs Association Annual Holiday Meal » Muni Contractor Must Pay $37,000 for Anti-Chinese Harassment » New Television Campaign in Mandarin to...

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