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HUIWU Yang: MSNBC “ignoring” LAI his campaign a life of healing
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
Ranked dead last for talk time during the Nov. 20 Democratic presidential debate —Andrew Yang is accusing MSNBC of “suppressing” him and “ignoring” his campaign. According to a New York Times analysis, Yang spoke for less time (6 minutes, 48 seconds) than any other candidate on the stage. The national polling average shows Yang at 3 percent, neck and neck with Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and just above New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. However, both senators had more than 10 minutes of talking time. Even billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer, who is polling at less than 1 percent, received a larger share of time than Yang, clocking in at almost 8 1/2 minutes. The debate was hosted by both MSNBC and the Washington Post in Atlanta. Prior to the debate, MSNBC excluded
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By Mahlon Meyer NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
Dr. HUiwu Lai
Upon first inspection, it is merely a box, and a small one, at that. But upon opening, it contains what looks like a cross between a fanny pack and a g-string. In fact, what millions of people, in China and now in the United States, have discovered is that it contains lifesaving (at the very least, life–enhancing) medicine—in a portable, simply– delivered fashion. The yuanqi dai—or, “original vitality belt,” fastens neatly around your waist. The small, but potent, bag of Chinese medicine, affixes to your abdomen. A strap of material ties at the back of your waist and zips together with velcro. Presto—you have Chinese medicine delivered on command, constantly, easily, as you are walking, sitting, breathing, eating and even sleeping, with no one else even noticing. You wear it under your shirt. The yuanqi dai is one of the many products distributed by Dr. HUiwu Lai’s 505 Group. But more importantly, it has revolutionized the way ordinary people can receive treatment using Chinese medicine, without having to spend excessive amounts of money on a doctor. Lai, 69, has made similar patches for the knees, for the waist, for almost anywhere, available on a universal level. “My happiest moment is when I receive thank you letters,” he said, “from the people I’ve cured.” see LAI on 15
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Everyone highlighted in yellow is polling behind Andrew Yang but has gotten more news coverage.
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Trump official Mina Chang resigns after lying on resume
Practicing gratitude is a lifelong task — or is it? By Mahlon Meyer NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY For some, it is a daily practice. For others, it happens once in a lifetime —when it is almost too late. The way we practice gratitude, or thankfulness, can shape our emotions and values, according to countless self-help books and even our most hallowed spiritual and religious organizations. It can also bring about
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lingering regret and solicitude—if done too late. For this edition, and in preparation for Thanksgiving, Northwest Asian Weekly asked a variety of community members the same question: “How do you practice gratitude?” Their emailed responses varied over the wide range of human emotions and inspirations. see GRATITUDE on 16
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By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
Mina Chang
A senior Trump administration official who was under consideration for a promotion resigned her post on Nov. 18— a week after an NBC News investigation accused her of embellishing her work history and educational achievements, and more. Mina Chang, 35, the deputy assistant secretary for the State Department’s Bureau of Conflict and Stability Operations, was recently found to have falsified aspects of her resume and to have gone to bizarre lengths to inflate her professional background. The Trump administration reportedly wanted to nominate Chang to lead the U.S. Agency see CHANG on 13
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