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Stanford University Seeking Survey Respondents On Patients’ Trust In Primary Care Doctors

Posted on October 9, 2012 by John

Researchers at Stanford University’s School of Medicine are conducting a study on patients’ trust in their primary care doctors. By partaking in this study, you have the opportunity to add to the knowledge about doctor-patient relationships. Your participation and answers … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese To Gain Visa-Free Travel To US

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Tim

Taiwan becomes the 37th country to be allowed visa-free travel to the United States. Taiwanese can now visit the U.S. without having to apply for a visa, after Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Taiwan’s addition to the U.S. visa-waiver … Continue reading →

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The Era Of Japanese American Gardeners Coming To A Close

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Moye

The Japanese gardener–once a fixture in American culture–is slowly dying away with the passing generations. The LA Times recently profiled the cultural phenomenon spurred by Japanese American families taking over the horticultural industry after World War II:  “At one time … Continue reading →

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Asian American Studies Gains Traction at Tufts University and Ithaca College

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Jeff

Asian American studies seems to be gaining some traction as Tufts University recently approved the creation of an Asian American studies minor.  Ithaca College also recently approved an Asian American studies minor.  These colleges are way ahead of Princeton University, … Continue reading →

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Filipino Americans Win Settlement in English-Only Discrimination Suit Against Delano Medical Center

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jeff

69 nurses and other medical personnel will share a $1 million settlement of a discrimination suit against Delano Medical Center.  The Filipino workers were subject to an English only policy that banned the use of Tagalog and other Filipino languages … Continue reading →

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Final Danny Chen Courts-martial set for Late October and November

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jeff

The Fayettesville Observer notes that the final three Danny Chen related courts-martials are set for late October and November.  First Lieutenant Daniel Schwartz, Sergeant Jeffrey Hurst, and Staff Sergeant Andrew Van Bockel are each facing several charges.  In the five … Continue reading →

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Fourth And Fifth Soldiers Sentenced In Danny Chen Case

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jeff

The fourth and fifth soldiers tried in association with Danny Chen’s suicide have been sentenced: Sergeant Travis Carden was convicted of hazing and maltreating Danny Chen, was demoted and had to forfeit two thirds of a months pay. Specialist Thomas … Continue reading →

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Spike Lee’s Oldboy Remake Releases Synopsis

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Moye

Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake is moving forward, now with official distribution from FilmDistrict, a confirmed cast of non-Asians and an official synopsis: “OLDBOY follows the story of an advertising executive (Josh Brolin) who is kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years … Continue reading →

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Eye Care Health Awareness Said To Be Low Among Asian Americans

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Jeff

This press release from Transitions Optical says that eye care awareness is low among Asian Americans, which is a concern because Asian Americans are more vulnerable than the general population to such eye ailments as Glaucoma and conditions like diabetes … Continue reading →

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Indian Man Names Clothing Store After Hitler, Jewish Residents Not Amused

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Moye

A man in Ahmedabad, India recently named his new clothing store “Hitler” (complete with swastika), not realizing that rule #3 in Things To Never Ever Do In The 21st Century is to associate one’s business with Nazis and/or the Holocaust. … Continue reading →

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Third Soldier In Danny Chen Case Gets Three Months And Demotion

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jeff

Staff Sargent Blaine G. Dugas Jr received three months and a demotion in the 3rd trial associated with Danny Chen’s Suicide. He was convicted of dereliction of duty, specifically that he failed to look after the well-being of his soldiers … Continue reading →

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LAST CHANCE: V3 Digital Media Conference Ticket Giveaway (Los Angeles)

Posted on August 15, 2012 by jozjozjoz

Hey everyone – you have just a short while left to enter our Giveaway to win a pair of registrations for the V3 Digital Media Conference in Los Angeles provided by 8Asians and V3con (and the Asian American Journalists Association … Continue reading →

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