My recent trip to Toronto (my 4th visit) was surprisingly unpredictable. It happened the minute I landed on Canadian soil. I not only missed the connecting flight in Vancouver B.C. to Ottawa, but lost my luggage upon arrival.
BLOG: Seattle City Council races — 7 reasons why you shouldn’t vote for a candidate
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY There is a saying, “Men forget, but won’t forgive,” and “Women forgive, but won’t forget.” Unfortunately, I represent both genders’ characteristics as a voter: I don’t forget and won’t forgive what the candidates have done. The Northwest Asian Weekly does not endorse candidates in the primary election, but will […]
BLOG: Nuns and nostalgia: My high school reunion
Running two weeklies for 37 years is daunting in this internet age. I credit my strength to… nuns.
BLOG: Discovering a bright new world after surgery
Lately, I have been celebrating my newfound freedom and discovery of a whole new world. My eyes used to be lousy. What I saw was mostly blurry, yellowish, dark, and distorted images. I couldn’t even read without glasses and I had to have the big numbers on my digital clock inches from me on an end table. I worried that I might lose my sight one day.
BLOG: How to maximize the benefits of exercise
If you have been working hard to lose weight, and it hasn’t happened, what should you do next? If you have back and neck pain, do you just pop a painkiller in your mouth?
BLOG: I met presidential candidates Joe Biden, Andrew Yang, and Jay Inslee — And my vote goes to …
I have met three Democratic presidential hopefuls, from the highest in the polls to the ones not so high…Aren’t I lucky!?
BLOG: Travel survival tips
Bad things can happen to anyone in a strange land. Anticipation and preparation can help travelers to avoid misfortune.Here are some valuable tips from experienced travelers that can help lessen your anxiety during your trip.
BLOG: Music to my ears — The Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 75th anniversary
Music is a powerful tool to develop a child’s cognitive skills, and help with memory for the elderly, according to scientific studies.
BLOG: Inspirations at Imperial Garden — New leader, new team
Stone Yee, a former restaurant owner, invited some community leaders to dine at his new employer’s restaurant. It’s not unusual for someone who was once a boss to work for someone else, especially when he didn’t enjoy dealing with pressure and an excessive workload.
India offers more than just Bollywood — Ambassador of India pushes for consul office in Seattle
You may think that the United States is the largest democracy in the world. Well, it actually isn’t. The largest democracy in the world is India, with its population of 1.2 billion. India also had its first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi, in 1966 and its first female president, Pratibha Patil, in 2007, both way ahead of the United States.
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