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 ASU’s Annual 2003 Asian Cultural Night Another Success |
| To kick off the event, the AAPASC put together another wonderful reception with food catered by David Kwan’s Chinese Buffet. Many enjoyed the finger foods, while being entertained with a traditional Lion Dance performed by the Lau Lion Dance Team, a local group from Glendale. |
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| Asian American Groups Take Action Against The Tonight Show |
| NAPALC and KAC, along with the other organizations, took this step because of NBC’s and Mr. Leno’s refusal to even meet to discuss the issues. Mr. Leno was initially contacted by KAC in a letter dated March 5, 2003 to express concern and disappointment regarding The Tonight Show's repeated use of a racially inflammatory stereotype. |
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| Lt. Harry Ryan Wong, USN Phoenix Native Sees War |
| Leading up to the start of the war, Lt. Wong was able to communicate with friends and family by email. However, since the war began all non-military communication was shut down for security reasons. |
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| Margaret Cho at Dodge |
| I would not go into detail about what the content of the jokes were for the sake of keeping the Asian SUNews a family newspaper |
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| NEE HOW MA! |
| Everyone will get a chance to paddle whether in a race or just in practice. We also can take non-paddlers as coaches, captains, managers etc. So not everyone has to paddle. |
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| PHOENIX TO CELEBRATE TAIWANESE AMERICAN HERITAGE WEEK 2003 |
| Intended to promote awareness and communication between people of all backgrounds, the festivities will take place throughout the greater Phoenix area. |
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| Remembering Doc Yee |
| I remember Doc Yee’s office at the 35th Avenue and Glendale strip mall where Totem and Skaggs used to be. We didn’t live far from there. I remember when every little thing went wrong with my eyes, like the time I thought surely I was going blind when an allergic reaction made my eyes bulge. “Are you sure, doc?” I said. “Just an allergy?” In his always calm and reassuring manner. He nodded yes. |
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| The Japanese American National Museum is a National Treasure |
| The museum helped me to better understand the JA experience and how their integration into American society correlates with the progression of America as a whole. Standing inside an actual relocation barrack put chills up my spine, even though I will never fully understand the pain and suffering of those JA’s placed into internment camps. |
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| 2003 Asian Cultural Night |
| Sponsored by ASU Asian/Asian Pacific American Coalition was a wonderful medley of dance, humor and most of all camaraderie
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| H.E.L.P of Arizona’s 2003 Pista Sa Nayon |
| The program included a fashion show of various outfits that represented different ethnic groups in the Philippines such as the Igorots of the Cordillera region of Northern Philippines. Of course, the famous Barong Tagalog and Maria Clara will never be forgotten. |
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| Phoenix Festival to celebrate sights and sounds of Asia |
| Also, for the first time the Asian festival will feature an “Avenue of Culture” showcasing the diverse and unique cultures of our member countries of Asia, and as an added incentive trophies will be presented to the best display culture booths. |
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| The 9th Annual Aloha Festival |
| That Saturday we had great weather for performances by the Hawaiian and Polynesian community in Arizona. Of course every year the Aloha Kitchen at the “Local Grinds” Food court was the longest line serving their Laulau, kalua, teri plates, poki and poi. |
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| The Teaching of Traditions |
| There is something I believe each of us can and should do these days. That something is to strengthen personal security. Whether you live alone or must look out for the safety of your family, security has never been more important than it is now. |
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| Food / Cooking |
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| Chef Sy’s Culinary choice for April |
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| Columns |
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| ASU LEAD Academy |
| 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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| From the desk of Joe Allman |
| The turn out for the Chojukai luncheons seems to grow with each event. Much conversation and apparently enjoyed by all. |
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| Kids Korner / Kindergarten Students Share Moms with Teacher |
| The children learned a lesson that they will probably remember for a long time. As they get older they will understand how much their love meant to their teacher. |
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| Lack of thoroughness and sincerity |
| By Tom Kadomoto |
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| PRAC PERSPECTIVE: SKIMPY CLOTHES, HOT FOOD AND FAMILY |
| I go once a month to Vegas. But, it’s not for the reason you think. Even though I’m Asian, I don’t gamble. (Yes, I really said that.) I go up to Vegas for the food. |
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| Round-Up |
| While much historiography exists regarding the Japanese American experiences within Poston and Gila River, the two internment camps based in Arizona, much remains to be documented regarding initial patterns of migration and settlement to the Arizona Territory from the nineteenth century through the 1940s. |
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| Straight Talk… |
| Corporal Edward Chin Got It Right…..To Bodly Go Where…… |
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| Womanly Speaking... |
| All she knew was that she needed to hide in this cave-like underground every time the marching footsteps of the enemy were heard. Then one day, she was told everything was fine, no more hiding, that the American GI’s in their khaki uniforms had arrived and that they were the good guys with chocolates and chewing gum to spare. |
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| Medical Notes |
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| BENEFITS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPENS NEW LOCATION FOR COUNSELING |
| “This is a new direction for our program,” says Anne Bisceglia, Benefits Assistance Program Coordinator at the Area Agency on Aging, Region One. |
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| Chamber News |
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| Chamber Echoes |
| Presidents Message |
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| Business News |
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| Avoid Mail Theft and Keep Your Identity |
| Phoenix is one of the worst cities in the nation pertaining to mail theft, but there are ways to avoid becoming a target. |
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| Lottery gets new director |
| “I think she’s the most qualified individual ever appointed to be the Lottery director,” said Pushor’s predecessor, Geoffrey Gonsher, who recently took over the state Department of Racing and was credited with stabilizing and improving the Lottery since 1997. |
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| Three Advantages a Roth IRA May Offer Your Estate Plan |
| Many may not consider the possibilities that a Roth IRA can offer an estate plan. |
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