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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 – October 21

Obama defends Solyndra loan, says U.S. solar competitive with China

October 15, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Thursday, Oct. 6, that the government should continue to give loan guarantees to help clean energy companies compete with China and other countries that spend billions to subsidize solar panels and other renewable energy manufacturing.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2009, 2011, China, Cliff Stearns, Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Germany, Obama, United States, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21, White House

India announces $35 tablet for rural poor

October 15, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Katy Daigle The Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India introduced a cheap tablet computer on Oct. 5, saying it would deliver modern technology to the countryside to help lift villagers out of poverty.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, Developer Datawind, Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal, India, Kindle Fire, RAM, Shashank Kumar, USB, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21, poverty, technology

A-POP: And the Asian F goes to …

October 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A monthly column about all things Asian in popular culture By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Last month started off with a bang as the media shined a light on those who have wronged the Asian community.

Filed Under: Column: Pop Culture Tagged With: 2011, AMC, Although Korean, Asian American, Aung San Suu Kyi, Central Pacific, Chef Tai, Chinese, Christian Dior, Crystal Renn, Favorite Food Truck, Harry Shum Jr., Joe Gayton, Michelle Yeoh, Mike Chang, Project Runway, Rain, Tai Lee, Transcontinental Railroad, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21

COMMENTARY: Grants provide technology access for the underserved

October 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Bruce Harrell For Northwest Asian Weekly As the [City of Seattle’s Energy, Technology, and Civil Rights Committee] chair, I am pleased to announce that $320,000 in grants have been given by the City’s Technology Matching Fund (TMF).

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2011, Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund, Bruce Harrell, Burma, Casa Latina, Civil Rights Committee, Ethiopian Community Mutual Association, Jack Straw Foundation, Rainier Beach, Salaam Urban Village Association, Seattle Chinatown International District, Seattle City Council, TMF, Vietnamese Friendship Association, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21, Wing Luke Museum, Youth Leadership Council

Seattle passes initiative to provide Internet access and tech skills to low-income students

October 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 26 to approve the Great Student Initiative (Resolution 31328). Sponsored by Councilmember Bruce Harrell, the Great Student Initiative will serve as a model for the nation in bringing together and maximizing public-private partnerships to help students and families acquire broadband Internet access and technology skills training.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2011, Comcast Internet Essentials, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Federal Reserve, Great Student Initiative Resolution, Seattle Public Schools, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21, communication, technology

WFA to speak on issues affecting girls and women

October 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Women’s Funding Alliance (WFA) is organizing a morning breakfast to benefit women and girls in the Puget Sound region. The event is called “AMPLIFY! Raise the volume. Up the impact.” It is set for Oct. 20 at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle. This year, WFA is welcoming keynote speaker Anika Rahman, president and CEO […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2011, Anika Rahman, Bangladesh, Benaroya Hall, CEO, Puget Sound, Seattle, United Nation, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21, WFA

Sno-Isle Libraries hold ESL Talk Times

October 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Talk Time is a program of the Sno-Isle Libraries designed to help adults that are not fluent in English. The program provides opportunities for these adults to practice speaking English, often with English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors, in a friendly and supportive setting.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2011, Lynnwood Library, Marysville Library, Mountlake Terrace Library, Mukilteo Library, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21

White House AAPI Initiative expands reach

October 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Newly designated co-chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu said on Oct. 11 that the Obama Administration has opened doors for many AAPIs and plans to expand its outreach to even more communities in need of federal services and protections.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2011, AAPI, Asian Americans, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Initiative Director Kiran Ahuja, Obama Administration, Pacific Islanders, President Obama, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21, White House Initiative

Senate passes resolution addressing Chinese exclusion laws

October 14, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Senate Resolution (SR) 201, which addresses the discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, was recently passed by unanimous consent. The resolution expresses the regret of the U.S. Senate for passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act and other discriminatory laws against Chinese in America.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2011, Asian American, China, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Chinese Americans, Chinese Exclusion Act, House Resolution, Japanese American Citizens League, Project Steering Committee, United States, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21

Bruce Lee lives on in new museum

October 13, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Almost 30 years after his death, the vision of a museum honoring breakthrough martial arts star Bruce Lee is coming to fruition. Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee’s daughter, is spearheading the effort to build a lasting memory in his honor. She operates the Bruce Lee Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: 2011, Asian Pacific American Experience, BLAM, Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee, Bruce Lee Action Museum, Bruce Lee Foundation, Chinese, Economic Development, Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant, International District, Lakeview Cemetery, Mimi Gan, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Shannon Lee, UW, Vol 30 No 42 | October 15 - October 21, Wing Luke Museum

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