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Archive for July, 2010
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On the Scene: August 2010
Posted on July 30, 2010 | No CommentsHistory in the Making On July 31, a gala celebration will be held in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Angel Island Immigration Station. An estimated 700-1000 guests are anticipated to participate in the day’s celebration, which will include many activities and performances. The... -
Daily Dose: 07.30.10
Posted on July 30, 2010 | No CommentsNation >>Dozens of protestors arrested on first day of Arizona’s new immigration law Phoenix, AZ- On Thursday, July 29, dozens of protesters of Arizona’s newly-signed immigration law were arrested. Thursday marked the first day that Arizona enacted the law. Several opponents of the law pursued... -
VYDC Offers City’s Youth Positive Alternative
Posted on July 29, 2010 | 1 Comment“I love my neighbor who’s wearing white!” “I love my neighbor who’s going camping!” The instant phrases like these are uttered, fifteen teenagers make a mad dash to the nearest empty chair. No, this isn’t a suburban version of musical chairs. It’s a game called... -
Daily Dose: 07.29.10
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsNation >>National Minority Donor Day to be observed Sunday, August 1st On Sunday, August 1st, National Minority Donor Awareness Day will be observed throughout the U.S. This annual day of observance has been established in order to increase awareness of organ donation among Asian, Alaskan... -
Asian Americans and Emotional Intelligence
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsFive Keys to Enhancing Your EQ Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) can be defined as the ability to understand, manage, and effectively express one’s own feelings, as well as engage and navigate successfully with those of others. According to Talent Smart, 90% of high performers... -
Daily Dose: 07/28/10
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsNation San Francisco resident nominated head of API Advisory Commission Washington – President Obama recently nominated Daphne Kwok as Chair of the Advisory Commission on Asian and Pacific Islanders. The Commission was reestablished last year in an effort to improve API communities overlook by federal... -
Happy Birthday Chinese American Heroes
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsJuly 31st marks the 5th anniversary of the birth of Chinese Americans Heroes (CAH). It was born of an annual meeting of the Committee of 100, an organization of prominent Chinese Americans that fosters better relations between Asia and America and constructive dialog in the... -
Daily Dose: 07/27/10
Posted on July 27, 2010 | No CommentsNation »Portrait of Mineta to be installed in Smithsonian gallery Washington – A portrait of the first Asian American cabinet member will go up in the Smithsonian Institute’s National Portrait Gallery. The portrait is of Norman Mineta, former United States Transportation and Commerce Secretary. Former... -
Baybayin: The ancient Filipino script
Posted on July 27, 2010 | No CommentsCome on over to the Creativity Pavilion at the 17th Annual Pistahan Festival to witness baybayin, the ancient pre-Spanish writing system of the Philippines. Discover this ancient writing system through different exhibits such as the Mangyan Heritage Center Exhibit featuring ambahan—a photo display of poetry... -
Daily Dose: 07/26/10
Posted on July 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsBay »Assemblyman Fong recognized for higher education initiative Sacramento – State Assemblyman Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) was recently recognized by the Campaign for College Opportunity for his hard work and dedication in improving higher education in the State of California, specifically for transfer students. Fong, along...