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BLOG: Returning to a changed Hong Kong, without Dad

March 30, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng My brother sent me an e-mail. “Dad has passed away, please contact Hong Kong,” it said. So began my sad trip to the funeral in Hong Kong. […]

BLOG: My son and his Oscars glamor

March 30, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng “Mom, I will be emceeing in Cantonese?” said my American-born son Jason.

BLOG: U.S. democracy in Hong Kong

March 30, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng While I was in Hong Kong, the country was electing its new chief. The format of the debate among the three candidates looked familiar. The podium, setting, […]

Wayne’s Worlds: The three cardinal rules for finicky eaters

March 24, 2012 By Admin

By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly I am a finicky eater. There. I’ve said it. It’s “out there.” I’ve always been a bit squeamish about trying new things. I’ve gotten […]

Stories about unique API families — NWAW’s monthly must-reads

March 16, 2012 By Admin

By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly “Terroryaki!” By Jennifer K. Chung 3-Day Books, 2011 Daisy Wang’s older sister Samantha is getting married in three months, but things don’t look too […]

BLOG: The secrets to Anne and David’s longevity

March 9, 2012 By Admin

Several men, young and old, glided across the room to dance with an old, pretty woman, and she never refused. At 93, Anne Wing’s amazing figure could perform the cha […]

BLOG: Celebrate Asia!’s success formula

March 2, 2012 By Admin

I was completely lost during the first half of Celebrate Asia! at Benaroya Hall last Friday. I was the problem. Pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument similar to a guitar (except […]

BLOG: Conquering aging

March 2, 2012 By Admin

No one can truly conquer aging. However, science, medicine, and cosmetics can help to slow down the aging process.

Stories about LOVE — NWAW’s February must-reads

February 24, 2012 By Admin

By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly “Cinder” By Marissa Meyer Feiwel and Friends, 2012 At 16, Cinder is the best mechanic in New Beijing. From androids to hovers, there is […]

BLOG: Jeremy Lin. Yao Ming. Basketball. Seattle.

February 24, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng Since the Sonics moved to Oklahoma, I lost interest in basketball. Then, Lin-fever hit me. Last Sunday morning, I finally had a chance to watch him for […]