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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9

The International Special Review District is now open for board nominations

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board will occur on Nov. 17 at the Bush Asia Hotel from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2009, Bush Asia Hotel, ISRD, International District, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9

Sarah Palin reappears in Hong Kong

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin emerged from a two-month absence from public view in an unlikely manner: with a closed-door speech, heavy on foreign policy, to a group of investors in Hong Kong.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2008, 2009, 2012, Ari Fleischer, Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, China, Chinese, Constitution Day, Gail Gitcho, Hong Kong, House Foreign Affairs Committee, Howard Berman, Republican National Committee, Republican Party, Spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton, United States, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9, White House

Foreign languages are more foreign to U.S. students

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

CINCINNATI (AP) — American students are falling far behind their international counterparts in learning second languages, creating economic disadvantages for U.S. businesses and raising national security concerns.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2009, Advanced Placement, China, Chinese English, Deborah Robinson, Economic Development, Education, Foreign Language Advisory Council, Kathryn Lorenz, Neither Ohio, President Charles Kolb, United States, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9

China and the United States allay growing trade tensions

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

PITTSBURGH (AP) — On Sept. 24, China played down growing trade tensions with the United States, saying the two trading partners must focus on long-term relations and settle their differences through friendly talks.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2009, Beijing, China, Chinese, Commerce Ministry, Indonesia, International Trade Department, Iran, North Korea, President Barack Obama, United Nations Security Council, United States, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9, World Trade Organization, Yu Jianhua

Editorial: The 30th anniversary of U.S.–China relations is also a time for all Asian Americans to celebrate

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I’m guessing that by the end of the year that the U.S.- China relationship is going to be sailing higher and will be more positive as a relationship than at any other time in the 30 years of our formal diplomatic relationship,” Jon Huntsman said. Huntsman is the new U.S. ambassador to China. “That’s just my hunch.”

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2009, Asian Americans, Beijing, China, Jon Huntsman, Kuala Lumpur, National Day, North Korea, President Obama, Seattle, State Councilor Dai Bingguo, Tokyo, United States, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9, japan

Letter: I-1033 threatens basic services for the APA community

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Tim Eyman’s latest, Initiative 1033, threatens basic services such as education and health care that are vital to the APA community. According to the governor’s budget office, the initiative would reduce state general fund revenues that support education, human services, health care, environmental programs, and general government by an estimated $5.9 billion by 2015.

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2009, 2015, Alma Kern, Basic Health Plan, Elaine Ishihara, George Cheung, Josephine Tamayo Murray, Kim Tran, Kristina Logsdon, Sorya Svy, Stella Chao, Sutapa Basu, TABOR, Tanya Kim, Tim Eyman, Tony Lee, Vickie Asakura, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9

Blog: A momentous visit at Northwest Asian Weekly’s office

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Chinese Consul General of San Francisco Gao Zhansheng and Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna dropped by the Northwest Asian Weekly’s office in Seattle’s Chinatown/International District. Gao’s friend had called us two days earlier about his visit, but he never mentioned McKenna.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2009, 30th anniversary, Assunta Ng, Chinatown International District, Chinese, Meany Hall, Northwest Asian Weekly, San Francisco, Seattle Sheraton Hotel, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9, Washington State China Relations Council

Sept. 14: King County recognizes 2009 Live Well Challenge winners

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The King County council honored the top two teams — the Snap Pea Dragons and Mick & Team Spirit UP — in the county’s fourth annual Live Well Challenge. The winners rose above the competition by holding hula-hoop competitions, recipe swaps, and lunch time walks. The challenge is a team-based event designed to help King County employees form healthy habits through diet and exercise. This year, 95 teams and 540 people participated.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, King County, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9

Sept. 16: Seastar welcomes sushi chef Wayne Taniguchi

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sushi chef Wayne Taniguchi is the newest culinary addition to Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar’s downtown Seattle location. Formerly the executive chef at Flo Japanese restaurant in Bellevue, Taniguchi has more than 30 years of restaurant experience.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, Armed Forces, Flo Japanese, Madison Park, Seattle, Tatsu Nishino, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9, Wayne Taniguchi, Westin Hotel

Sept. 19: Census gears up with weekend open house

October 1, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The U.S. Census office opened in Seattle, celebrating with Chinese lion dancers, drummers, and acrobats. Approximately 250 people were in attendance. Congressman Jim McDermott reminded the crowd that the census is an American tradition and mandated by the U.S. Constitution.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, Census, Chinese, Seattle, Vol 28 No 41 | October 3-October 9

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