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You are here: Home / Archives for vol 27 no 46 | November 8 – 14

VICTORY! Obama and Gregoire rest easy election night

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, there was an overwhelming sense of joy, excitement and tension. The Westin in Downtown Seattle was packed with Democratic supporters of all sorts. Attempting to name every walk of life would require a great laundry list that could possibly include carnies.

Filed Under: News, National News Tagged With: 2008, API, Associated Press, Bob Hasegawa, CNN, Downtown Seattle, Eileen Cody, GOP, Governor Gregoire, Northwest Asian Weekly, President-elect Barack Obama, Ryan Pangilinan, Sharon Tomiko Santos, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

Who’s that hiding in Obama’s cabinet?

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The rumor mill has been churning on overdrive lately. The word from several news outlets is that Obama may hit the ground running by appointing top posts in his cabinet in mere days instead of the taking weeks like past presidents have done.

Filed Under: News, Community News, National News Tagged With: 2008, Asian Americans, Northwest Asian Weekly, Obama, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

How to show elected officials you do not like them

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Just as voters choose which candidates they want to hold public office during the general election, they also want to hold current office holders accountable for their actions. One city councilwoman faces an upcoming recall election while two other office holders have faced one since August.

Filed Under: News, Community News, National News Tagged With: 2008, Bobby Jindal, China, Councilman Terry Gregory, Epoch Times, Falun Gong, James Tabafunda, John Liu, Last June, Linda Nguyen, Little Saigons, Madison Nguyen, New York City Council, Northwest Asian Weekly, Saigon Business District, Vietnamese American, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

More Asians Americans in public office next year? It’s possible

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Whether it’s efforts on the local level or efforts on a national level, there are an increasing number of Asian Americans joining the political ranks every year. Compiled here is a list highlighting certain prominent individuals who may end up representing their communities as well as Asian Americans across America. Keep a look out!

Filed Under: News, Community News, National News Tagged With: 2008, Asian Americans, James Tabafunda, Judge Position, Linda Lau, Northwest Asian Weekly, Rainier Valley, Ron Paul, Vietnamese American, Washington House, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

Trick or treat!

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features Tagged With: 2008, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

Need a new business partner? Outsource!

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A war in the Persian Gulf led a surprised Percell Johnson to China. In 2003, Johnson, the owner of Cassell Inc., a manufacturer of custom flexible packaging products, took his business overseas by establishing a business relationship with Chinese businessman Tony Yuen.

Filed Under: News, Community News Tagged With: 2008, Cassell Inc, China, Chinese, Foster Business School, Gulf War, India, Ninette Cheng, Persian Gulf, Sally Yuen, Tony Yuen, UW, communication, language, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

Probing beyond racial lines

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Movement isn’t limited to the physical alone. It meanders and fluctuates through every other facet of life — like language, societal norms and identity, with answers and definitions changing as rapidly as the question or problem it sought out to satisfy.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2008, Amy Phan, Chinese, Native American, Northwest Asian Weekly, Santa Barbara, Seattle University, Wherever Fulbeck, culture, language, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

Hong helps Chinatown become a little more Chinese

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Helping to cultivate and build a community is no easy task. It takes individuals coming together with their ideals, and it can take a lot of time and effort.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2008, Asian Americans, Chinatown Gate, Faye Hong, Ga Ga Loc, Hong Kong, Hop Sing Tong, International District Review Board, Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributors Dinner, Ryan Pangilinan, Seattle Chinese Chamber, Tea Palace Restaurant, Though Hong, parking, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

There’s a new market in town

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Its namesake is. Likewise, Hong Kong Market (HKM) is a straightforward grocery store that opened Nov. 1 in Kent, attracting many Asian families in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: 2008, Brian Hoang, Chinese, East Meek Street, HKM, Hong Kong Market, Vietnamese Americans, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

Revamping a food icon

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

No need to worry over what happened to the China Gate Restaurant. It was only closed for 10 days. It has since been reopened on Oct. 26, newly remodeled. It still serves dim sum and Chinese cuisine. Its lounge is currently in full operation.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: 2008, Alan Louie, Alan Wu, Chinatown, Chinese, New China Gate Restaurant, San Francisco, VIP, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

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