Turkey is a country that has been a place of East and West for centuries. It boasts magnificent architecture and breathtaking landforms.
An American state dinner for a Chinese president
Last week, the president and first lady threw a state dinner at the White House in honor of Chinese President Hu Jintao. Dinner guests included celebrities, business people,
What a difference 12 years makes: For the Lunar New Year, we look back on how far the International District has come since the last Year of the Rabbit
In 1999, President Bill Clinton was in office, the United States was in the midst of the dot-com boom, and the world was facing the turn of the century.
Editorial: Economy looking up, don’t lose hope
It’s a new year and a new economy. Believe it or not, things are getting better. The Seattle Times reported that December was the first time in 25 months
Blog: Any business that doesn’t celebrate its opening is making a mistake
“We don’t know how to do a grand opening,” said the owner of the Mekong Village Restaurant, located at 12020 Aurora Avenue North, who came to us wanting
Blog: A grand opening in four easy steps
You don’t need to be an expert to organize a grand opening. Do it the Asian way. It’s more fun.
Blog: Clearing up misconception about government officials, don’t pay!
“There’s a problem,” said a restaurant owner. “How do I get the dignitaries to come to my restaurant’s grand opening? I don’t know them.”
Blog: Why a master of ceremonies is necessary
Most small business grand opening ceremonies don’t include a master of ceremonies. Consequently, these ceremonies lack focus. I have witnessed chaos at many ceremonies.
Jan. 25: Former Seattleite Peter Rhee a guest of first lady during State of the Union address
Sitting next to the first lady during the State of the Union address is a privilege not many are afforded. This year, Michelle Obama’s guests included a number of people
Jan. 22: Microsoft hosts Spring Festival 2011
Microsoft’s CHIME (Chinese Microsoft Employees) and Asian Employee Network hosted its Spring Festival 2011, which is one of the largest diversity events and spring