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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 – October 30

After many years, Eatonville citizens reunite with former classmate, an interned Japanese American

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Among the riders were Japanese American couple William (Bill) and Ruth Akiyoshi of Whittier, Calif. On the doors of their car were two placards that said, “Welcome Home, Bill Akiyoshi.”

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Arvy Toms, Bill Akiyoshi, Dixie Walter, Eatonville Dispatch, Eatonville Japanese, Eatonville Lumber Company, Japanese American, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pearl Harbor, Puyallup Fairgrounds, Tacoma Eastern Railroad, Van Eaton, Vivian Miezianko, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, WWII, Welcome Home

Thomas Hong

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A person has to have musical knowledge, precise conducting, formidable technique, and a great personality in order to become a Seattle Symphony assistant conductor.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Asian American, Benaroya Hall, Delaware County Youth Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Haverford College, King Assistant Conductor, Morton Berger, Music Director Gerard Schwarz, Northwest Asian Weekly, Orchestre National, Philadelphia Biblical University, Seattle Symphony, South Korea, Temple University, Thomas Hong, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Yuki Nakajima

Smooth Operator: Korean American wins WEC Title

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Henderson’s message is a familiar chant from his Federal Way alma mater. A former Decatur High School wrestling standout, Korean American Henderson won the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) interim light heavyweight title on Oct. 10 in San Antonio, Texas. WEC is owned by the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC). With only three years of experience in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the 25-year-old is heading to the top.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2009, Ben Henderson, Colorado Springs, Dana College, Decatur Gator, Decatur High School, Jason Cruz, Korean American Henderson, Korean Heritage, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts, Northwest Asian Weekly, San Antonio, Smooth Nickname, Song Hwa Graves, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, WEC

Highline the most diverse community college in the state?

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

There has been a push for diversity to bolster Highline Community College’s (HCC) academic environment, claim students and faculty, citing the institution’s members of color, consideration for ethnicity in hiring new faculty and staff, as well as what some claim to be an openness that fosters different backgrounds.

Filed Under: Education, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Amina Mohamed, Asian American, Associated Students, Des Moines, HCC, Highline Community College, Institutional Advancement, International Students Program, Lisa Skari, Olga Afichuk, Sam Le, Thomas Tobin, Tommy Kim, Vietnam, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, culture

Gates launches Center for Asian Art and Ideas

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle Art Museum, the University of Washington (UW), and Mimi Gardner Gates launched the opening of the Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas (CAAI) this month with a 10-part lecture series at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM).

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Anand Yang, Asian Americans, CAAI, China, India, International Studies, Jackson School, Mimi Gardner Gates, New York-based Asia Society, SAAM, SAM, Saturday University, Seattle Art Museum, UW, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, japan

Pioneers given honors for speaking the universal language: music

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For some in the performing arts, rhythm, melody, and lyrics combine to create an art form unmatched by its power to entertain and stir intense emotions. These individuals have managed to merge their passions with their rich cultural heritage.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2009, Angel Yan, Asian American Pioneer Awards, Concert Orchestra, Freshman String Orchestra, John Wu, Korean Americans, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Seattle Chinese Post, Shanghai Conservatory, Songwriter Ngo Thuy Mien, South Vietnamese, Summer Youth Program, Symphony Orchestra, Ten Asian Americans, Tough Tofu, Vietnamese Friendship Association Executive Director Vu Le, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Wayne Yee, Yonsei University, Zong Shun

Action-packed “Ong-Bak 2” doesn’t disappoint

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

At age 33, Thailand’s Tony Jaa seems poised to replace Jackie Chan in the world of Asian martial arts film. Like Jackie Chan, Jaa’s movies emphasize all-natural fights and stunts. They avoid the use of computer graphics and stuntman substitutions for the leading man.

Filed Under: At the Movies Tagged With: 2009, Andrew Hamlin, Chinese, Jackie Chan, Muay Thai, Northwest Asian Weekly, Thai Boxing, Thailand, Tony Jaa, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30

NWAW’s October book recommendations

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

All her life, Rie has heard these words. But as the sole heir to the House of Omura, one of the most respected families of sake brewers in Kobe, Japan, she knows she must learn as much as possible about the trade in order to carry on the tradition.

Filed Under: On the Shelf Tagged With: 2009, Aladdin Paperbacks, Although Rie, American Indian, Japanese American, Korean, NWAW, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pearl Harbor, Samantha Pak, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30

Johjima opts out of last 2 years of contract

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Zduriencik said the Mariners did not pay any money to buy out their former starting catcher, who said last season he was struggling to accept Seattle benching him in favor of rookie Rob Johnson.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2009, 2011, AL, Adam Moore, Bill Bavasi, Gold Gloves, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Jack Zduriencik, Kazuhiro Sasaki, Kenji Johjima, Pacific League, Rob Johnson, Seattle, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, communication, japan

Women with diabetes at increased risk for irregular heart rhythm

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Diabetes increases the risk of women developing atrial fibrillation (AF) by 26 percent. Atrial fibrillation is a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and chronic fatigue. These are the findings of a new Kaiser Permanente study, published in the October issue of Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2009, AF, American Diabetes Association, Asian American, Diabetes Care, Heart Institute, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, Pacific Islander, Sumeet Chugh, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, attention

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