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 AAJAZ host Lane Nishikawa |
| Lane talked a lot about the interment of the Japanese that should never be forgotten and the brave Japanese men who fought in WWII in the European theatre and even against their own, in the Pacific theatre— just to prove their loyalty to a country which considered them a threat. |
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| ASU LEAD Academy |
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LEAD Academy, sponsored by Arizona State University, is a hands-on two week summer program for teenage high school students. Students learn about their culture and who they are by finding their identity as Asian Americans or teaching others about Asian Americans and the issues and barriers they face. |
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| Arizona Asian American Bar Association Installation banquet |
| The AAABA's mission is to provide a vehicle and forum for a unified expression of opinions and positions regarding current social, political, economic, legal and other issues of concern to Asian Americans and to promote the professional growth of Asian American lawyers. |
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| Arizona Asian American Bar Association Installation banquet / interns perspective |
| We had the opportunity to enjoy great food at our Asian Chamber table, 10 courses of Chinese dishes, wow! As interns we were working the floor for Asian SuNews once again taking down notes and taking pictures. |
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| Asian Chamber New Year: first internship experience |
| I have never gone to such a celebration so I was a little clueless of what happens during this event. The program started off with a lion dance to scare away old spirits that would spoil the new year, then Janet Napolitano gave a key note speech concerning issues that impact all communities include the Asian American community. |
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| Commander Edward Takesuye honored by the Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA (CIE/USA) |
| Commander Takesuye is a staunch supporter of the Submarine Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, which raises funds to award scholarships to children of men and women who have served in the submarine community. As the Commanding Officer of USS SAN JUAN, he is actively hosting and engaging with VIPs from NATO nations. |
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| Hawaii delegation meet with City of Phoenix representatives |
| Margarita Hopkins was selected by Hilo, Hawaii mayor, Honorable Harry Kim to meet with City of Phoenix reps and help develop business relationships between Hawaii’s Big Island and the City of Phoenix. |
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| Japanese American Nat’l Museum meet to discuss AZ JA history |
| Dr. Hansen is one of the nation’s most respected authorities on oral histories and Florence Ochi has taken an active role in having the Japanese American National Museum include the experiences of Arizona Japanese Americans in future museum exhibits. |
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| Kodo “Rocks” ASU’s Gammage |
| As I looked around the audience, I noticed many individuals tapping their foot or staring at the performers with amazement. The musicians were honored at the end of the night with a well-deserved standing ovation. |
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| Mr. Rogers, APAs, and the War on Terror |
| I clearly remember watching “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood” as a child. He helped teach me how to tie my shoe, got me through the first day of school, and broadened my imagination with his trolley rides into the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. |
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| Phoenix College Coral Reef Ecology Class Heads to Australia |
| Participants will have a chance to experience the exciting, underwater world of the tropical Pacific. By teaming up with the Whitsunday College Cannonvale campus, Phoenix College can offer its students a classroom setting that showcases the inner workings of coral reefs and their incredibly diverse flora and fauna. |
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| Têt Celebration Vietnamese Lunar New Year |
| Têt is the happiest time of the year, and time for everyone to relax and enjoy food and fun with their families and friends. It is believed that the first day and the first week of the New Year will determine the fortunes or misfortunes for the rest of the year. |
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| ASU Olympic Tae Kwon Do comes back with 9 medals. |
| Led by Nattapong (Jacky) Jakeo the President, Instructor and Caption of Olympic Tae Kwon Do the team came back with 9 medals. Olympic Tae Kwon Do is a close club built on friendship and dedication to the sport. |
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| Columns |
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| Chef Sy’s Culinary choice for March |
Hot Orange Pudding
Oyster Pie
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| From the Desk of Joe Allman |
JAPANESE SENIOR CENTER
58TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IWO JIMA LANDING - Feb 22, 2003
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| Kadomoto’s Komments |
| Proper discipline benefits all. Strong and firm parental discipline is the answer to our problem and this must begin from day one. We, as parents, must take over the responsibilities; this is where it used to be and rightfully belongs. |
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| Lifelong Learning |
| In one country alone, I sent more than 120 job application letters within a period of three months. A record-breaking feat I dare say, in my short life. I was feeling distinguished about myself until discovering that somebody else had broken my record by sending 300 job application letters. |
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| PRAC PERSPECTIVE: POLITICALLY CORRECT, ASIAN STYLE |
| Asians don’t speak English. True. We only hear you when we feel like it. I learned the “Me no speak Englit” blow-off from Mother Mine. Smile, shake the head, look perplexed, and they’ll leave you alone. |
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| Round-Up |
| Our new President of Arizona State University, Dr. Michael Crow, has mentioned these startling numbers: 20/12/5/2. Dr. Crow’s statistics indicate that for every 20 ninth grade students in Arizona, 12 will graduate from high school, 5 will go to college and just 2 will graduate from college. |
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| Straight Talk… |
| When Chickens Rule The Sheepish Die
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| The Teaching of Traditions |
| Four Pillars of Positive Change in our Daily Lives
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| Womanly Speaking... |
| WAR, WAR, WAR |
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| Chamber News |
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| Chamber Echoes |
| Presidents Message |
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| Business News |
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| Is Your Business Ready for Anything? |
| You Can Protect Your Business from the Loss of a Key Employee |
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| PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT |
| Do not give out personal information, such as your mother's maiden name and your Social Security Number unless you know the person or organization you are dealing with; ask if it can be kept confidential. Inquire into how it will be used and with whom it will be shared. |
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