Jenny Ku is the newest member of the Community Development and Outreach team at the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture. As the event coordinator, she will coordinate events such as summer concerts, public art dedications, and the Mayor’s Arts Awards. Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, she moved to Seattle in June of 2002. […]
Aquino: Philippines to fly usual routes over disputed reefs
By Teresa Cerojano Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine aircraft will continue to fly their usual routes over disputed reefs in the South China Sea, the country’s president said Monday, defying China’s challenges to its planes and those of the United States. President Benigno Aquino III told reporters there is no declared air defense […]
China island building now totals 2,000 acres
By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s rapidly expanding campaign to construct artificial islands, potentially for military use or airstrips, now totals about 2,000 acres (800 hectares) and could far outstrip that amount as the year goes on, a senior defense official said Friday. The new estimate, disclosed for the first time, […]
Philippines urges ASEAN to stop China in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Philippines on Sunday urged the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take immediate steps to halt land reclamation by China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, warning that failure to do so will see Beijing take “de facto control’’ of the area. Philippine Foreign Secretary […]
Lin loses for 1st time to Chen in All England Open badminton semis
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Lin Dan believes the decision to consign his semifinal with Chen Long to an outside court was one of the factors behind his defeat in the All England Open on Saturday. Chen, the world champion and world No. 1, won for the first time against Chinese teammate Lin, a five-time All […]
PICTORIAL: Celebrating Pakistan
The host nation for the 17th annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration at the Tacoma Dome was Pakistan. There was a presentation of the Pakistan national anthem, and a feature cultural show. The Stage Mistress of Ceremony was Cheryl Lee of the University of Washington. Festivities included a variety of performances from schools and societies […]
Shooting stars — Famous goats of the last century
By Sun Lee Chang Northwest Asian Weekly Each of the twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac has certain qualities for which they are known. From the strength and stubbornness of an Ox to the crafty nature of those born in the Year of the Rat, those born in the Year of the Goat (also called […]
TransAsia pilots undergo proficiency tests following crash
By Ralph Jennings Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The dozens of pilots who operate TransAsia Airways’ ATR propeller-jets began proficiency tests on Saturday, three days after one of the carrier’s ATRs crashed into a river, killing at least 40 people.<!–more–> The airline said it had canceled 90 flights over the next three days to […]
Robots replacing human factory workers at faster pace
By Paul Wiseman AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Cheaper, better robots will replace human workers in the world’s factories at a faster pace over the next decade, pushing manufacturing labor costs down 16 percent, a report Tuesday said. The Boston Consulting Group predicts that investment in industrial robots will grow 10 percent a year […]
Pan Hosley awarded Doctor of Humane letters
Theresa Pan Hosley, along with Director of Peace Corps Carolyn Hessler-Radelet, and WA Supreme Court Justice Steven González, will be recognized and be awarded the degree Doctor of Humane letters. <!–more–> Pan Hosley has served the Tacoma community for more than 20 years. With a commitment to inclusiveness, Pan Hosley founded and continues to lead […]
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