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J U L 2 0 1 2 Contents NEWS

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The first Chinese woman in space Japan Discovers Rare Earth Minerals in its Eastern Island Breaking Down Election Day Barriers: Exercising Your Right to Vote

BUSINESS

26 AACC kicks off summer with Business After Hours at The Renaissance

HEALTH

18 Practical Pressure Points: LI 4 (He Gu)

TRAVEL

10 Imprints on Traveling: Mexico City

TASTE OF ASIA

36 Restaurants Guide

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16 Testing Times Lie Ahead 16 Balance Sheet of Justice

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The first Chinese woman in space tween the target orbiter Tiangong-1 and the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft marks a significant breakthrough in China’s space docking technology, and it also marks decisive progress in fulfilling the second strategic target of China’s manned space program, reads the note.

China’s manned space docking mission between Shenzhou-9 spacecraft and Tiangong-1 lab module has achieved a complete success on. The Shenzhou-9 spacecraft has landed safely at the main landing area in northern China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region and all three astronauts aboard are in good physical condition. Three astronauts who fulfilled China’s first manned space docking safely returned to earth on June 29 morning. Jing Haipeng, commander of the Shenzhou-9 crew, was the first to come out of the return capsule, followed by Liu Wang and the country’s first woman astronaut Liu Yang. Chinese leaders including Premier Wen Jiabao, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang arrived at the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center to watch the return of Shenzhou-9 spacecraft. China’s Premier Wen Jiabao delivered a congratulatory note from the central authorities, celebrating the successful landing of the country’s Shenzhou-9 spacecraft. The successful rendezvous and docking be-

On June 24, the three Chinese astronauts successfully completed a manual docking between the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft and the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab module, the first such attempt in China’s history of space exploration. The success of the procedure shows that China has completely grasped space rendezvous and docking technologies and the country is fully capable of transporting humans and cargo to an orbiter in space, which is essential for the country’s plans to build a space station around 2020. The spacecraft and the space lab were previously joined in an automated docking on June 18, after the three astronauts were sent into space aboard the Shenzhou-9 on June 16 from a launch center in northwest China’s Gobi desert.

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the Communist party of China,” said a journalist specialising in space coverage. Liu Yang certainly has the right stuff. In September 2003 she was piloting a jet when, 10 minutes after takeoff, it hit a flock of birds, smashing the engine blades and blocking the air intake. The plane began to shake, a burning smell filled the cockpit and the engine thrust dropped sharply. Liu nursed the crippled plane safely back to the ground. Liu Yang and her husband got to know each other in the air force and married in 2004. In 2009 they were planning to have a child but Liu Yang delayed her pregnancy, as she was building her career. I hope that when she finishes the Shenzhou-9 mission she’ll have a baby as soon as possible. For the state propaganda machine, the debut of China’s first woman in space is a welcome boost after months of political turmoil and signs that China’s economy is slowing down. The Shenzhou missions are paving the way for a manned flight to the moon after 2020. The Chinese plan to build a lunar base that may serve as a jump-off point for the most ambitious of their plans, sending men - and women - to Mars.

The three astronauts also conducted a series of scientific tests during their 13 day space flight.

China’s first female astronaut The first Chinese woman in space has been picked for more than her elite fighter pilot skills. “The most important qualifications for an astronaut are a strong political grounding in Chinese national identity and utter loyalty to

Japan Discovers Rare Earth Minerals in its Eastern Island  Compiled by Asia Trend

Japan has made a breakthrough discovery in the Pacific seabed near a far eastern island, a scientist announced. Almost 7 million tonnes of rare earth minerals have been found, which could provide Japan with enough materials to make electric cars, iPods or lasers for the next 200 years.

the EU, U.S. and Japan, on the one hand, and China on the other hand, over the latter’s restrictions on exports of rare metals.

The discovery was made amid a growing global scandal between international powers like

Mud samples taken from an area near Minamitorishima island, about 2,000 kilometres south-

China controls 97 percent of the world’s production but it is limiting exports, putting industries like defence, electronics and renewable energy under pressure.

east of Tokyo, showed that deposits amounting to around 220 times the average annual amount used by industry in Japan were found, Tokyo University professor Yasuhiro Kato said. “Specifically on dysprosium (a rare earth mineral used in the engines of hybrid cars), I estimate at least 400 years worth of Japan’s current consumption is in the deposits,” the professor said.

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Breaking Down Election Day Barriers: Exercising Your Right to Vote

 By Chi-Ser Tran, Voting Rights Organizer, AALDEF

ted under Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act to bring another person of your choice into the voting booth to assist you in voting. The only restriction is that your “private interpreter” may not be your employer or union representative. Excluding this limitation, you may be assisted by anyone, such as a friend, family member, official interpreter, or fellow voter to translate the ballot for you.

Every citizen of the United States of America has the fundamental right to vote, but there are often barriers that discourage citizens from exercising this right. The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is committed to protecting and promoting the civil rights of Asian Americans. Barriers on Election Day include anything from language access for limited English proficient citizens to uncertainty about voter registration or identification requirements. Fortunately, the Voting Rights Act helps to eliminate discriminatory or disenfranchising voting practices, particularly for citizens with limited English proficiency. Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act allows voters to bring private interpreters into the voting booth. If you need assistance with your ballot due to limited English proficiency or a disability, you are permit-

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Another common area of difficulty at poll sites is voter identification regulations. In Florida, when registering to vote, voters must present either their Florida driver’s license number or a Florida identification card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. On Election Day, Florida voters must present identification that contains both a photograph and a signature. If your photo identification does not contain a signature, you must show an additional form of ID. Valid forms of identification include but are not limited to: • your Florida State drivers’ license, • your U.S. passport, • a student ID, or • a credit card. Bring at least one of these or a similar form of ID with your photo and signature to make sure you have as smooth a voting experience as possible. If for some reason you are unable to provide identification on Election Day, or if your name is misspelled or missing from the list, you are still allowed to vote by completing a

provisional ballot. If you complete a provisional ballot because you did not provide proper photo identification at the poll site, you do not need to provide any additional information; the local canvassing board will simply compare your signature with that on your record, and if the signatures match, your vote will be counted. If you complete a provisional ballot because your voter registration information on the voter rolls is inaccurate or missing, you have the right to present information to the Board of Elections that proves your right to vote by 5 pm on the second day following the election. You can make sure that your vote has been counted by following the written instructions on the printed Notice of Rights that poll workers will give to you after you vote by provisional ballot. This information, by law, must be made available to you no later than 30 days after Election Day. Even with these improvements in the voting process, barriers to voting still exist. If you encounter any issues on Election Day, such as hostile treatment by a poll worker or inaccurate or missing voter information, contact AALDEF. AALDEF has monitored the voting rights and political opinions of Asian American voters in every major election since 1988. Our Democracy Program conducts voting intakes on the phone and in-person. We will have a toll-free multilingual Election Day Hotline to record complaints from Asian Americans’ voting experiences. Contact AALDEF on Election Day at (800) 966 – 5946 if you have any problems at your poll site.

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“An Evening Of ‘Ooh’s’ and ‘Ahh’s’ !! ” Those were the sighs of excitement that you hear from the spectators during the one-nightperformance of the “Dances of the Philippines” performed by the Philippine Performing Arts Company last May 26, 2012 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa, Florida. The first part of the show began by showing the primitive dances by tribal communities in the Philippines long before the coming of the Spaniards. Of course you will expect half nude dancers to depict this particular era before the Europeans introduced their sartorial elegance. If you are a very keen viewer you will notice that these are not just mere dances. These are dances performed by these tribes in honor of their “gods”. The dances are just expression of their adoration and worship for their “gods”. As you can see, we as human beings have this inner belief of a supreme being long before formal civilization came into being. We do not need formal education to realize that we are just mere mortals placed here on earth. The second part of the show depicted the dances influenced by the Spaniards as you can see in the way that the men and women are dressed up. These are the dances influenced by “flamenco”, the “paso dobles” , the “matadors”,

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the “waltzes” of Vienna and the elegance of other European influences. The costumes depicting these era are superfluous and showed the aristocracy of that time long gone. The formality of the dresses equally matched the grace and movement of the European- inspired dances. This is what I call the “high brow” era of the Philippine dance culture. The third part showed the intricate designs and very colorful costumes and the culture of the Moslems in the southern part of the Philippines by way of their own style of dancing. The dances, if you have seen them, depict not only “royalty” among the tribal leaders but by the discipline that each particular tribal dance is projected. The dances also include depiction of tribal wars, conflict, warfare, and rejection of foreign powers. As you know these people are the only ones that have never been conquered by any superpower during those times. One particular dance that has always caught my fancy is the dance called “singkil” which shows the tribal queen in all her glory together with the tribal leader dancing to a very difficult dance sequence. The fourth and last part showed the “funny” side of the Philippine cultural dance. This particular segment showed the dances from both the mountain lowlanders and mountain

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highlanders. These dances are what I call the “original Filipino” and “home made” dances that are jolly, fast, fun and entertaining. The costumes here are less formal and the dances depict courtship, love, marriage, family traditions and country life. The dances even depict references to food, fruits, vegetables, birds, flickering lights, lighted glasses, and the “death defying” dance called “Tinikling” which comprises around six sets of bamboo poles which the dancers maneuvers in and out avoiding the knocking together of the bamboo poles that would have smashed their feet. These dances are what I call dances “that you should not do at home”. That’s what makes Philippine cultural dances unique because the dances are not stereotyped in one category. You get a bundle of almost everything that different cultures have contributed. In other words, the dances are not boring. In summary, I would give a double thumbs up to Jose “Joey” Omila, a former member of the prestigious Philippine Bayanihan Dance Troupe, who did all the magnificent choreography and made sure that the show had fluidity in the sequence of events. These I think are key ingredients of a “master showman”. Kudos to all the dancers who did a splendid job, the stage back-

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Guadalajara, Mexico Teotihuacan Pyramids and Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Sun & Moon pyramids in Mexico City Monica Chang w/ private tour.

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Imprints on Traveling: Mexico City It can be quite overwhelming the first time you arrive in a big city. Mexico City is no different. It can be intimidating the first few hours upon your arrival. Buildings made of glass and steel overlook the busy sidewalks of Mexico City, as its tall infrastructure looms over its commuters. Traffic fills the narrow streets of the largest metropolitan area in the western hemisphere. Pedestrians are busy, as they try to get to their destination as fast as their feet can take them. As you stand in a street corner, you feel a sense of amazement at how you are surrounded by the sight, sounds, and smell of the city that welcomes you. Mexico City is truly a place to behold and is one destination that a traveler should not miss. As overwhelming a place as Mexico City can be, Zen Zen Travel Agency assures you of an amazing trip. They provide you with service that dissipates all your worries on travelling to a big city. Your Zen Zen Travel agent provides you a great tour of the city. A tour bus, called Turibus, can take you around the city as you hit the major

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landmarks. One of the major landmarks is called Palacio de Bellas Artes. This is the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, which exhibits works of arts and shows theatrical performances. The palace itself emerges in the center of Alameda Park and is regarded as the most important cultural center in Mexico City. As you continue with your sightseeing, you will see other landmarks such as El Angel de la Independencia, Monumento de la Revolucion and the Torre Latinoamericana. All landmarks reveal the cultural history of Mexico from its deep Aztec roots, as well as the influence of Spanish culture. The center of the city is called Plaza de la Constitución or Zocalo, which is a large size square surrounded by most of the important buildings of the city. One can get used to the climate in Mexico City. The cool breeze of the wind, as it hits your warm face, is very comforting since the average temperature is around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This is due to the city’s tropical location and high elevation.

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Orlando, Florida – Thousands of Central Floridian Asian Americans, their friends, neighbors and guests congregated at Avalon Park in East Orlando last May 12, to celebrate Asian American Heritage Month, traditionally a presidential proclamation every May to acknowledge and recognize the various national contributions of skills, talents, and vitality of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and County Mayor Teresa Jacobs issued proclamations heralding May 12 as “Asian American Heritage Day” in the City of Orlando and in Orange County. The proclamations were read by Orange County Commissioner Jennifer Thompson.

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The event, aptly headlined “Asian Cultural Festival“, was hosted by the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida and fourteen partnering Asian American organizations in the area. More than fifty booths lined the perimeter of the park selling native Asian cuisine, advertising their services and merchandise, and exhibiting ethnic art and artifacts. The sponsors – Orlando Magic, Bright House, Gateway Insurance, and the law office of Payas, Payas, Payas, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, and Media Sponsor Asia Trend Magazine – had their own specialty booths.

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The celebration began at four in the afternoon lasting until ten in the evening. It was a warm day, bright and dry, the weather defying rain prediction,and the enjoyment by the crowd was utterly palpable. The natives were, indeed, restless that afternoon. The six hour program, emceed by Lita Martija and Jonathan Toves, began with a lion dance. The year 2012 is, after all, the Year of the Dragon. The amazing Japanese Taiko Drums followed. The entertainment hour featured dances from India, China, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines. A lively Tahitian dance was performed by a Polynesian Dance Troupe and a bamboo

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orchestra called “Angklung” presented by an Indonesian group delighted an enthusiastic crowd.

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The hit of the hour was the “Asian Idol”, a musical talent competition. Fifteen contestants vied for the title of “Asian Idol of 2012”. Rachel Tobillo from the Bayanihan of Wedgefield won the title. The Asian American Heritage Council, originally established in 1980 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Council, and re-organized in 1996 as an administrative body, not an umbrella, for Asian American organizations in Central Florida, is dedicated to preservethe culture and heritage of Asians. Proceeds from the cultural festival will benefit its annual Scholastic Awards project in November. Co-chairing this year’s event were Thomas Nguyen of Vietnam, and Jhayne Santucci of the Philippines. Current Council officers are Agnes Chau, chair; Babuji Ambikapathy, vice-chair; Jhayne Santucci, secretary; Leilani Fontanilla, treasurer; and Gang Ye, auditor. 2012 advisors are Thomas Nguyen, Lita Martija, Mario Ordona, and Tim Madhanagopal.

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Testing Times Lie Ahead The second half of 2012 has just begun. But seeing that the first six months have passed off without calamity, we can be sure that the world won’t be ending. Or can we? The Mayans predicted that the world will end on December 21, 2012. That aside, what does fung shui have in store for the second half of the year? Since turbulent energies will kick in during the next six months, Europe will see an increase in air traffic accidents, while tensions in Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Bangladesh and Iran will affect many lives. Avoid traveling to these countries. As for Hong Kong, expect protests, protests and more protests. So what’s new, you say. Hong Kong will see more animosity and rising tension.

Property and stock markets will see some volatility, which in the long run should be an opportunity for bargain hunting. I cannot emphasize enough on this issue: we are seeing more people deviating from the middle path of life; we cannot even gauge right from wrong because the wrongs are getting more pervasive nowadays. Chapter 28 of the Tao Te Ching advises us to go back to the basics emphasizing values such as respect, filial piety and charity. That will return us to a harmonious state. Let us start now. Thought for the month: “The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security, he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus this person is not endangered, and his state and all their clans are preserved.” - Confucius.

Balance Sheet of Justice Who says the world is unfair? What did these four countries - Spain, Portugal, France and Britain - have in common in the past? They were once great intruders and had colonial empires. And what do these four countries have in common now? Again, their economies are in a disastrous state. The law of karmic debt tells us that we must repay our debts in order to create a balanced cycle. This is the balance sheet of justice. Ancient wisdom has it that it is just a matter of time before justice will be served. Tao tells us that we must act in accordance with the natural law of harmony - to conquer, kill and deprive is to deviate from the law of nature. Such acts are detrimental and will result in a bad karmic cycle.

Things that were not supposed to happen are happening nowadays, things that were unthought of in the past are happening now. One of them is the gay and lesbian communities asking to get married. Don’t get me wrong. I do respect them as people but I think moral issues are being set aside to satisfy this unique group. The natural order has been upset. Think of the karmic debt that we as a society will need to repay in the balance sheet of justice. We are not a whole; we are only part of a whole. We cannot live harmoniously without others. Thought of the week: Stop to think and think to stop.

Do you want to know when the European debt crisis will end? It will be when the British economy hits rock bottom. Why? Because the British were the last big imperialists. What goes around comes around. This applies to individuals as well. If you want fung shui to help improve your state of living, ask yourself: “Do I deserve it?” Turn on the television or flip through the newspapers and you will find stories that are disheartening.

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Master Kerby Kuek has been practicing Feng Shui and life reading for more than 10 years. His areas of expertise include Chinese astrology, name analysis, face reading, as well as I-Ching. Kuek strongly believes that Chinese Metaphysics is nothing superstition: It is a combination of formulae, experiences and common sense, whereby a trained master can skillfully integrate it into your daily life and thus help you to achieve your personal and financial goals. He has published three books on fung shui. Email: kerbykuek@gmail.com

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The Association of Chinese Schools in Florida hosted a two days intensive training seminar on topic of teaching Mandarin Chinese through culture & technologies. The event was held in Orlando, Florida on weekend of June 23rd, 2012. The seminar covered topics from internet-based learning to the unique art of lotus flower origami. The speakers, Cathleen Hwang and Chin Huei Yeh, were amazingly knowledgeable and the attendees received a tremendous amount of useful information and techniques.

Attendees came as far as Tallahassee & Miami. Over 45+ teachers were at the seminar. The event were very successful, all the teachers were excited to go back to get ready for next Chinese School year. The Association of Chinese Schools in Florida (TACSFL) is a State of Florida registered 501 (C) 3 not-for-profit organization. The Board of Directors consists of the President, the Vice President, the treasurer, the Secretary, and one voting Representative from each member school.

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The Asian American Federation of Florida (AAFF) Summit 2012 was held on June 1, 2012 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort - Clearwater Beach, FL 33767.

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The Asian American Federation of Florida (AAFF) elected its new officers on June 2, 2012, in conjunction with its Annual AAFF-FMCRC (Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition) and Let’s Do Business Florida Summit that was held at Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

Deborah Thompson – African American Builder of Community & Country Award recipient

The following individuals were elected into office: Winnie Tang (South Florida) - President, Evelyn H Bruce (South Florida) - Vice-President, Lita Martija (Central Florida) - Corporate Secretary, Mario Ordona (Central Florida) - Corporate Treasurer, Jay Gogalija was appointed Auditor

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Regional Officers and Board Members: Southern Region - Winnie Tang, Coordinator, Joy Bruce, Deputy Coordinator, Victor Swaroop - Secretary, Central East Region - Leilani Fontanilla, Coordinator, Agnes Chau, Deputy Coordinator, Shally Wong, Secretary, Central West Region - Diane Roselli, Coordinator, Mark Roselli, Deputy Coordinator, NorthEast Region - Jay Gogalija, Coordinator, Ed Callao, Deputy Coordinator The general membership meeting included reports from various regions, followed by a panel discussion on Voter Registration and Outreach Update, given by Jeanette Lee and Terry Ao Minnis from Asian American Justice Center, and Chi-Ser Tran from Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. This was followed by a discussion on Affordable Care Ace: What Asian Americans need to know about healthcare by Natalie Cales, Regional Outreach Specialist, US Department of Health and Human Services, and an update on various Federal Contract Compliance Programs by Jacqueline Ortiz-Baerga, from the US Department of Labor. The meeting ended with a lunch workshop on Hepatitis B and how it impacts Asian Americans, given by Chester Grabowski< ARNP and sponsored by Gilead Science, Inc.

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“The Summit was very educational and the topics were helpful and relevant to Asian Americans in Florida,” says AAFF Central East Region Coordinator Leilani Fontanilla who thanked the organizers for their efforts. Agnes Chau, AAFF immediate past President, was honored and received the Asian Builder of Community and Country Award from the Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition. Past President Joy Bruce received the Asian American Federation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the President’s Volunteer Service Award from the Corporation for National and Community Service, a “Call to Service” Award pin and a congratulatory letter from U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Jeanette Lee, Voting Staff Attorney, Asian American Justice Center

AAFF Regional Officers and Board Members Chi-Ser Tran, Voting Rights Organizers, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

Natalia Cales, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Agnes Chau, Interim President of AAFF and Jacqueline Ortiz-Baerga

Terry Ao Minnis, the director of the census and voting programs, Asian American Justice Center

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Donning floral leis and with beach buckets full of fun summer-themed door prizes, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida gathered for its annual summer kick-off Business After Hours reception on Thursday, June 21.

The evening was sponsored by The Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel, longtime supporters of AACC, and the event was hosted by Stacey Schanen-Nunez, special events manager for the luxury hotel near OIA. Joining AACC members and guests were several teens and college students who are leaders in their schools and in the community, including Min Vu, a Lindenwood University student who

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Chinese School of Tomorrow currently accepts the new student registration for 2012 fall semester. They plan to form a new beginning level class for the kids age 4-6. The school session holds on Saturdays to provide a Chinese learning environment for the school age kids. The class is using the textbook Volume 1, which is written and published by College of Chinese Language & Culture in Jinan University, China. In order to make the class more interested to the young kids, they also introduce Chinese mother goose and songs during the class. The tuition for 2012 fall semester is

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Art of Storytelling International Festival Day The Miami-Dade Public Library System presented its 12th annual Art of Storytelling (AOS) International Festival Day on April 28 at the Main Library, 101 W. Flagler Street, downtown Miami. The day kicks-off with a traditional dragon dance in honor of this year’s international exchange partner: the Taipei Public Library in Taiwan. Throughout the day, guests experienced stories and tales from renowned storytellers Alton Chung, Arianna Ross,Toni Simmons, Randel McGee, Shana Banana, Jackson Gilman and Andy Offutt Irwin. The Teen Zone featured an anime/magna competition, the rock band Live School of Music performance and a Cosplay costume contest. For the little ones, there was a cast of storybook characters for them to meet

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Central Florida Credit Union Education Guide Art Contest awarded 40 young artists as part of its 75th anniversary celebration. The theme “People Helping People” was used to encourage students to promote selflessness. The 1,600 contestants starting from K-2 to grade 12 from Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia Counties submitted their artworks to the CFE Federal Credit Union Education Art Contest. Out of 1600 contestants, 40 students were chosen for the top 10 in their division. All seven art students at Xinlin Fan Art Studio范新林美術工作室 who entered the contest were among the top ten. Five out of the seven were placed the first and second winners to receive cash prizes. They are Serena Young- K-2 Grade 1st Place Winner, Julia Zhu 3-5 Grade 1st Place Winner, Renee Kao K-2 Grade 2nd Place Winner, Jacqueline Kao 3-5 Grade 2nd Place Winner, and Victor Fan 6-8 Grade 2nd Place Winner. Xinlin Fan was an Art and Crafts artist of the Research Institute of Guizhou Artists Association of China, member of the Chinese Artists Association and an associate professor in China from 1982 to 1993. He was a former senior artist at Walt Disney Animation. Today, Xinlin remains a visiting professor of two universities, Guizhou Normal University and Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute of China. Xinlin teaches art classes for children and adults at the Xinlin Fan Art Studios in Orlando. For more information regarding the Xinlin Fan Art Studios, please email xinlinartstudio@yahoo.com.

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BLIA YAD Orlando hosted their 9th Annual Children Summer Camp at Guang Ming Temple and it was another success! With 40 kids in attendance this year, the camp was three days and two nights. This year’s theme was the three acts of goodness (Say Good Words, Think Good Thoughts and Do Good Deeds) as well as karma incorporating the movie Lion King. The camp activities included teamwork games, water games, theme-related classes including Buddhist manners, three acts of goodness, karma and social manners. We also had a recycling class taught by Laura Mullin, an art class led by Mr. Xinlin Fan

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Breaking the negative stereotypes of Asian American students who were only interested in their own academic excellence, more than a dozen of Cypress Creek High School Asian American students volunteered at the Orlando Youth Empowerment and Leadership Learning Conference on March 17, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center. The Orlando YELL Conference is a leadership development initiative bridging the gap between teenagers and community leaders and it has now completed its first successful year with Miguel and Dr. Shaddix at its forefront, supported by CCHS Principal Susan Storch. “It was our desire to create a powerful something with potential for real change,” said Miguel Goncalves, founder and president, he was also one of the twelve Bezos Scholars selected to participate in the Aspen Ideas Festival. “We noticed that the problem with Central Florida is that we have plenty of resources and people to learn from, but we simply don’t use them. And that is where we come in.” Shirbi Ish-Shalom, a student member of the YELL Development Team stated that a huge obstacle was being heard as she quoted, “Getting people on board after the long road of convincing them was not as bad as erasing the stereotype that we are just teenagers.” On March 17, eighteen speakers, including

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former Orange County mayor Linda Chapin and Rosen Hotels executive Harris Rosen spoke to over 250 student attendees from over six middle and high schools at the Orange County Convention Center. The response was beyond enthusiastic. “I am incredibly proud of the effort these students have placed both into their future as well as that of their peers throughout this country,” remarked Linda Chapin. The YELL Conference, with a mixture of “breakout” and “cohesive” sessions, accommodated individual fields students wished to learn about ranging from science to music to humanitarianism. Vijay and Sadhana Kumar, engineers at a local branch of Lockheed Martin, were impressed with the variety of career paths represented during the Conference. “Everywhere we looked, it seemed as if someone had something new and extremely interesting to say,” remarked Vijay after the Conference finished. As an IB Junior and the founder of Teens Go Green Global, I was honored to be selected to represent CCHS as student speaker to share my community involvement and volunteering experience. Last week, Miguel announced the start of the YELL Network, a continued effort to connect students with adult leaders well beyond the oneday event. Miguel and Dr. Shaddix are confident

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Asian American Voter Engagement Workshop Jul 14 (Sat), 9am to 4pm at Orlando Downtown Hotel - 400 West Livingston Street, Orlando. AAFF and APIAVote cordially invite you to participate in the Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute for the 2012 Asian American Voter Engagement Workshop. Please join us to learn about voter engagement skills and understand how increasing Asian American voter participation can make a real impact on the issues you care about, such as the economy, education, health care, employment discrimination, and immigration! Non-profit APIA organizations and volunteers interested in increasing civic engagement can take advantage of this opportunity by engaging in voter registration drives. Please RSVP both with http://tinyurl.com/APIAVoteTrainingFL and confirm with Agnes Chau, Deputy Coordinator of AAFF - Central East Region, via amc@agneschaulawfirm.com by July 9. FREE OF CHARGE but you must RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/APIAVoteTrainingFL. Should you have any questions or need more information, please email organize@apiavote.org. Japanese Sword Seminar Jul 21 (Sat) at Shindai Dojo - 1940 Brengle Ave, Orlando. Four instructors from four different schools of Japanese swordsmanship present their styles and insight in this rare opportunity for participants to learn about and get hands on instruction in not one, but 4 different styles of Japanese swordsmanship. Fee: $25. If you do not have a wooden sword (Bokuto) one will be available for purchase for $10 each. https://www.facebook. com/events/321774871236932/?notif_t=plan_user_invited Taste & See 2012 Jul 22 (Sun) 3-6pm at CCM Viera Campus - 2852 Fellowship Place, Viera, FL 32940. Join us for a FREE family event celebrating cultural diversity with great music and delicious food! Sample foods from around the world, kids can enjoy bounce houses and face painting. Enjoy various dancing, singing and musical performances form American, Latin, Asian and other cultures. For more information, contact Mandy 321.369.9339 or mfinley@calvaryccm.com. Chinese Yo-Yo camp Jul 28 (Sat) at Barber Park - 3701 Gatlin Ave (GPS: 5301 Gatlin Ave) Orlando, FL 32812. Anyone 10 years or older interested in Chinese Yoyo is welcome. $20 per person (includes one Chinese Yo-yo and snacks; lunch not provided) Contact Robert Chung 407408-5555 or frnchung@yahoo.com. Limited spots available, please register early. http:// sites.google.com/site/cfcaya

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