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Leukemia survivor reunites with SPD officer who saved his life

By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly

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Last week, the Do family was driving around Seattle with Randy Yamanaka, a man that they have seen sparingly over the years, but one they’ve avidly kept in contact with through letters after their first meeting 15 years ago.

The Dos and Yamanaka were debating over whether Luke Do, 16, should get a haircut before speaking with press at the Seattle Police Department (SPD) headquarters later. Luke insisted that he didn’t want a haircut, but the debate still flipped back and forth.

“And I was thinking, isn’t it glorious that 15 years after what happened, we can discuss something as mundane as a haircut?” said Yamanaka, who is a retired SPD lieutenant.

Seattle Police Department's Randy Yamanaka with Luke Do in 2006. Yamanaka saved Do's life through a bone marrow donation.

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By Tiffany Ran NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Kevin Yin began receiving inquiries from several University of Washington (UW) students in May about whether an ad offering a 5 percent discount off their tuition was legitimate. Yin, the marketing director of Pike International Education Service recalls seeing the same ad on the popular social media app, WeChat. He reached out to the girl, going by “FY” on WeChat, who posted the ad and asked if such a

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discount was possible. How is the process done? “Online payment,” she replied. With who’s card?

“My brother’s,” she answered.

The answers sounded suspect to Yin, who advised the students not to risk it for the sake of saving a little money. Justin, who wishes to go only by his first name, is a third-year mechanical engineering student at the UW from China’s Hebei province. He received the same ad from FY on WeChat on May 17. Having known FY as a trusted and well-respected see TUITION SCAM on 12

In 2000, Sarah Gaskins and Lam Do, both physicians, had their first child — a son that they named Luke.

“And [seemingly] overnight, he got sick,” said Do. When Luke was 18 months old, Do noticed that his son’s spleen was enlarged.

Gaskins, who is half Japanese and half English-Irish, and Do, who is Vietnamese, were told by another doctor that their son had juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, a serious chronic leukemia that affects children 4 years old and younger, and would die in six months to a year without a stem cell transplant. The couple was also told that — due to Luke’s mixed-raced background — the chances of finding a marrow donor match was slim to none.

According to Be the Match, the see MARROW on 16

Composting in and around Seattle

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly

Even though composting is the law, it’s not always easy to obey it.

Composting can be especially difficult if you live in an apartment.

On the other hand, it can be easy and beneficial if you’re in a house.

Phon Thach and her husband Jim Driscoll started composting a few years ago because they didn’t want to waste food. They were also inspired to compost after receiving a reminder from the City of Seattle.

Thach explained that she composts almost all the leftovers from food, vegetables, and fruits. The fun part is that they use the compost to grow their garden.

Thach and Driscoll are both retired, but they love working on their garden together at their home in see COMPOST on 15

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Finalists announced for 2016 Mayor’s Arts Awards

for the Hamilton Leaders Academy (HLA), which is a curriculum that encourages scholars to impact the world and make positive change.

“We are very excited about Tiffany’s potential for future greatness,” said George T. Cox, Founder and Senior Director of AHS. 

Tiffany Wong

Ellen Ferguson

Huong Vu

Louie Gong

The Mayor’s Arts Awards has nominated 11 finalists this year, from over 350 nominations. Ellen Ferguson and Huong Vu were nominated under the Philanthropy Award, and Louie Gong was nominated under the Arts and Innovation Award.

Ferguson is the board co-chair at the Wing Luke Museum. She also serves on the board of the Burke Museum Association and has held leadership positions on the boards of other museum associations.

Vu is the Community Investor for Arts and Civic Engagement at Boeing. Her personal passions center on immigrant refugee rights, social justice, equity, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Gong is a Seattle-based artist and entrepreneur known for merging traditional Coast Salish art with influences from his urban environment to make strong statements about identity. A self-taught artist, Gong, who is of Nooksack, Chinese, French, and Scottish descent, has received international recognition for his body of work.

The winners will be announced at the Mayor’s Arts Award Ceremony on Sep. 2. 

Wong gets national award The Alexander Hamilton Scholars (AHS) organization awarded Tiffany Wong the national AHS Award. Wong is a student at Kentridge High School and received this award for superior community service and academic achievement.

The purpose of the award is to recognize young people for their accomplishments. The AHS will also select students

Tanaka wins celeb chef smackdown

Governor selects two Asian appointees to various boards Gov. Jay Inslee announced appointees to various boards and commissions in late July.

Faaluaina Pritchard was appointed to the Arts commission. She has served as the Executive Director of Korean Women’s Association and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center.

Nam Nguyen Faaluaina Pritchard was appointed to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. He is an Assistant Attorney General representing the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. After law school, he helped to address the economic and social problems caused by the BP Oil Nam Nguyen Spill. 

Leong gets credit for food drive success

Eric Tanaka

Seattle’s top chefs engaged in a friendly cooking competition on July 20 to combat hunger among lowincome kids and teens. More than 200 meals were served to kids at the event, and the event raised awareness about United Way of King County’s Summer Meals program.

A panel of judges paired with school-age helpers tasted the creations and picked Eric Tanaka, the executive chef at his namesake TanakaSan and Tom Douglas’ business partner. Tanaka beat out Ethan Stowell, Maria Hines, and Josh Henderson.

The event was a collaboration between No Kid Hungry, Americorps VISTA, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the Seattle Seahawks. 

The president of Kin On’s board of directors, Stella Leong, is being credited with the massive success of this summer’s Asian Counseling and Referral Food Bank (ACRS) food drive. $312,000 was raised, including a $100,000 match from the CenturyLink Foundation. The Stella Leong 2016 CenturyLink Backpack Buddies Food Drive, held June 6-17, supported 24 food banks in Washington.

Leong, who is now retired from CenturyLink, had the idea five years ago to encourage members of CenturyLink’s Pacific Asian American Network (PAAN) to donate during the food drive window so that employee donations could be matched and raise more money to support ACRS. ACRS held its annual Walk for Rice on June 25. 

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AAPI Victory Fund condemns Donald Trump for attacking American Muslim military family WASHINGTON — The AAPI Victory Fund — the first Super PAC of its kind focused on mobilizing Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) eligible voters — condemns Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for his callous attacks on Khizr and Ghazla Khan.

The Khans are a Gold Star family, which signifies that their son is a fallen American soldier. By criticizing the Khan family, Trump was not just attacking Muslims, but disparaging all American soldiers and veterans and the entire AAPI community. The repeated pattern of attacks on this family from the Republican candidate is reprehensible. The Victory Fund stands in solidarity with

Starbucks recalls China-made straws on reports of cuts SEATTLE (AP) — Starbucks is recalling stainless-steel straws it sold in its stores and online after three reports of children suffering “mouth lacerations” while using them.

The Seattle-based company says about 2.5 million of the straw sets were sold in the U.S., and 301,000 were sold in Canada. The straws have a ridge at the bottom that keeps them attached to beverage lids.

Starbucks says people should not let children use the straws, which are rigid and can pose an injury risk.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the straws were sold between June 2012 and this past June.

They cost about $6 for a set of three straws. Cups for the straws were sold for between $11 and $30. The straws were made in China and imported by Starbucks Corp. 

the Khan family.

“As a proud American who is Muslim, we cannot remain silent when the Republican presidential candidate’s platform is based on hate and bigotry,” said Dilawar Syed, co-founder and vice chair of the AAPI Victory Fund. “Mr. Khan’s call to action in speech at the DNC was to vote — underscoring that this election is the most important of our lifetime and we must turn out the vote in every community.”

“When Donald Trump attacks the Khans, he attacks my community too,” said Tung Nguyen, co-founder of the AAPI Victory Fund. “Trump’s comments against

refugees, new Americans and anyone who does not hold his rigid ideology, is attacking the essence of what America is.”

The Pew Research Center estimates that 28 percent of 3.3 million Muslims living in the United States are of Asian descent.

“We stand in solidarity with our American Muslim brothers and sisters,” said Shekar Narasimhan, chair of the AAPI Victory Fund. “The American Muslim community is diverse and by attacking them, Trump directly attacks Koreans, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indians, Pakistanis, Filipinos and all AAPIs.” 

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After ‘Pokemon Go’ players knock on his door, man files suit SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A New Jersey man is going to federal court to keep “Pokemon Go” players off his lawn.

Jeffrey Marder, of West Orange, says strangers began lingering outside of his home after the popular game was released last month. At least five people knocked on his door and asked to get into his backyard to catch a Pokemon placed there virtually by the game, according to

George Takei calls Donald Trump to task, in Spanish

By Lynn Elber AP Television Writer

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Takei is speaking out against GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, and he’s doing it in Spanish.

In an English-subtitled video that’s drawn more than 12 million views in less than two weeks online, the “Star Trek” actor compares Trump’s proposed deportation of undocumented Latino immigrants to the World War II internment of more than 100,000 Japanese-Americans, including Takei and his family.

“I’m addressing this to my Spanishspeaking fans and their friends,” he says in the four-minute video. “I want to give some personal, historical context on how Donald Trump’s words and plans can have very real and terrible consequences.”

It’s painful history for Takei, who was 5 years old when he and his family were removed from their Los Angeles home and eventually sent to a camp in Arkansas. The West Coast relocation was part of the federal government’s response after Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

“It was my parents who heard the sounds we are hearing today from Donald Trump, the sweeping statements he makes characterizing and stereotyping a whole group of people,” Takei said in an interview. “My father lost his business and we lost our home and our freedom. With no charges, to be locked up, imprisoned.”

Decades later, a federal law authorized reparations of $20,000 each for surviving detainees, who also see TAKEI on 14

a lawsuit filed July 29 in federal court in California.

The suit against game makers Niantic Inc., Nintendo Co., and The Pokemon Company seeks class action status for others who have had Pokemon stops and gyms placed on their property.

The lawsuit says the defendants “have shown a flagrant disregard for the foreseeable consequences of populating

the real world with virtual Pokémon without seeking the permission of property owners.”

Spokespeople for the companies weren’t immediately available to comment on the suit.

J.C. Smith, The Pokemon Company’s consumer marketing director, told The see POKEMON GO on 14

San Francisco Chinatown gang leader gets life in prison

By Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A dapper San Francisco Chinatown gangster known as “Shrimp Boy” whose conviction on murder and racketeering charges was part of a major federal organized crime investigation that also brought down a state senator was sentenced Aug. 4 to two life terms — one for killing a rival.

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer said Raymond Chow’s claim during his trial that he had had an epiphany and abandoned his criminal ways was “highly manipulative” and contrary to the evidence.

“The defendant is not going to change,” the judge said.

The case against Chow, 56, exposed the underworld in one of the nation’s oldest Chinatowns.

Prosecutors say Chow killed a rival in 2006 and took over a Chinese fraternal group with members who engaged in drug trafficking, money laundering, and the sale of stolen cigarettes and top-shelf liquor such as Johnny Walker Blue Label and Hennessey XO. Chow, wearing a dark suit and flashing a smile, maintained his innocence during the sentencing hearing while accusing the judge of bias, lead prosecutor William Frentzen of lying, and a former defense attorney of falling asleep during a previous court proceeding.

“I not apologize to the victims,” Chow, who used a translator during the trial, said in English. “I feel sorry for them because they

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Frentzen stood just a few feet away from Chow, shaking his head as Chow addressed him directly at times.

Frentzen called Chow a “highly manipulative, constant, perpetual liar.”

“This is a man who is a parasite.

He lived off of this organization and other people’s criminal activities,” the prosecutor said during the sentencing Raymond Chow hearing, pointing at Chow.

Chow’s conviction was largely the work of an undercover FBI agent who posed for years as a foulmouthed East Coast businessman with mafia ties after infiltrating Chow’s fraternal group — among dozens of active tongs, or family associations, in Chinatown.

The agent testified under a false name that he wined and dined Chow and his associates for years. Chow willingly accepted envelopes stuffed with thousands of dollars in cash for setting up various crimes, the agent said.

Chow said he was given the money because the agent was showing his respect, not in exchange for criminal activity. Chow presented himself as a reformed gangster who went from dealing see SHRIMP BOY on 14

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Chinese team says it found evidence of mythical great flood

By Gerry Shih Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — A great flood at the dawn of Chinese civilization was said to have swept away settlements, the water rising so high that it overran hills, mountains and even heaven itself. It was the sage King Yu who tamed the waters by building ditches, the legend went, thus earning a mandate to rule and laying the foundation for China’s first dynasty, the Xia. But until now, scientists could not pin down evidence that the flood, or Yu, or even the Xia Dynasty ever existed outside of the origin myths passed down through millennia.

Now a team of researchers led by Wu Qianlong, a former Peking University seismologist, say in a study published last week in the

journal Science that they’ve indeed found evidence that a flood submerged a vast swath of the country almost 4,000 years ago, possibly lending weight to a longstanding — though controversial — theory that the Xia Dynasty did exist as China’s first unified state.

Using radiocarbon dating of juvenile bones and soil samples along the Yellow River, Wu’s team established that an earthquake triggered a huge landslide, damming the waterway in 1920 B.C. The researchers deduced that for six to nine months about 4 trillion gallons of water built up behind a wall of rock and dirt — about half the size of Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam — near Jishi Gorge in today’s Qinghai Province.

When the dam broke, it tore through the gorge at 500 times the Yellow River’s average

discharge and submerged the North China Plain that is considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.

The flood would have predated by several centuries the first written records kept on oracle bones. Historical texts from about 1,000 B.C. first mentioned a legendary Xia ruler, Yu, who had devised a system of dredges to control a great flood that spanned generations. He was said to have been based around Jishi Gorge, according to various texts, and his ability to combat natural disasters and earn a heavenly mandate to rule established him as a model for generations of subsequent Chinese rulers.

His legend was later immortalized in some of the best-known historical texts of Chinese antiquity, including the Bamboo Annals of

300 B.C., and the Records of the Grand Historian by the Han Dynasty court official Sima Qian in 94 B.C. But the legend has been hotly debated in modern times.

Over the past century, China scholars have doubted whether the Xia truly existed, or whether it was truly an expansive, unified state rather than simply many smaller states that were mish-mashed together by ancient Chinese political thinkers to justify a tradition of centralized power.

In the 1980s, archaeologists discovered buildings and bronze remains at Erlitou village in Henan Province that were carbon dated to about 1900 B.C. Many scholars believe the settlement, which may have had a population of 30,000, was likely the ancient Xia capital. 

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Free screening & reception of the film, “Operation Chromite” Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 14th Ave. E. and E. Prospect St. Reception at 5:30 p.m.

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14 International Music and Arts Festival Othello Park, Seattle 12–6 p.m.

Free admission othellopark.org Grand Opening of Viet-Wah Asian Food Market 2825 N.E. Sunset Blvd., Renton 11 a.m.

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2016 Election Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Pierce County presents Non Partisan APIAVOTE Presidential Live Town hall Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma 1:30 p.m.

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13 Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s 19th Annual Polynesian Luau APCC, 4851 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma 1–4 p.m. apcc96.org International Wudang Internal Martial Arts Academy’s Grand Opening 2411 S. Walker St., Seattle 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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17 Jeff Liang: Legal consulations for business & non-profits focused on transactional, corporate, tax planning, and tax controversy Hing Hay Coworks, 409B Maynard Ave. S., Seattle 2–4 p.m.

18 Ray Ishii: Budgeting & Cash Flow Workshop and Business Accounting Consultations Hing Hay Coworks, 409B Maynard Ave. S., Seattle 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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18–27 "Do It for Umma," by Seayoung Yim and directed by Sara Porkalob 8 p.m. theatreoffjackson.org

19 SAAFF Outdoor Film Series "Lilo and Stitch" Hing Hay Park 7:30 p.m.

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21 THOMAS BATTY’S “IKEBANA, A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH” Nagomi Tea House, Seattle 1–3 p.m. $15/members, $20/non-members Registration at friendsofasianart.org

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Cool treats Your guide to cooling off with Asian cold drinks

Good morning…

The cold-drink adventure starts with waking up with something other than the standard mug of hot coffee. Take a cold shower, bypass your coffee maker, and opt for an iced Vietnamese coffee. Vietnamese iced coffee is traditionally a dark roast and served equally with sweetened condensed milk and poured over ice. You can try it at Bambu (512 7th Ave. S.), where the Vietnamese iced coffee is one of their most popular sellers.

If you prefer tea, why not try a new blend chilled or over ice? Red Oolong iced tea is the iced tea of choice at Young Tea (609 S. Weller St.). Red Oolong tea is partially fermented (unlike black tea, fully fermented, and green tea which is unfermented). Red Oolong is also known for its health benefits and believed to help if you have high cholesterol levels and inflammatory disorders. Plus, it still has caffeine!

If it’s too early in the morning to get adventurous on your cold-drink journey, you can always grab an iced latte, the most popular cold drink at the Eastern Café (510 Maynard Ave. S.), and it’s a safe standby before you get your feet wet in new cold-drink waters.

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No Asian cold drink adventure would be complete without bubble tea on the itinerary. There are as many varieties as there are places to try it. Most bubble tea recipes contain a tea base mixed or shaken with fruit or milk, and special additions

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The weather is warmer, you have a day to spend in the International District (ID), and you need to stay cool. Who needs air conditioning when you can have a cold drink?

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are available, usually chewy tapioca balls (boba) or fruit jellies. Variations are endless! A very short list of places you can visit includes Oasis Tea Zone (519 6th Ave S.) and Hard Wok Café (1207 S. Jackson). The Royal Milk Tea is popular at Oasis, and the Black Milk Tea is a big seller at the Hard Wok. If you want to try an underdog tea, opt for the Matcha at Hard Wok. One of the best things about bubble tea are the addons — topping it off. From fruit, jellies, puddings, and even creams, you won’t run out of choices. Not sure what to add on to your tea? Ask for the house boba or lychee jelly. The great thing about bubble tea is that there will always be a new combination to try.

Now you can venture out of bubble tea territory, and add even more layers to your drink by treating yourself to Che Ba Mau (rainbow drink/three color dessert).

It’s a colorful and indulgent concoction of red bean, jelly, coconut milk, and crushed ice. You can find it in most Vietnamese delis and banh mi sandwich shops.

If you’re in the Little Saigon area, they are already prepared at the Seattle Deli (225 12th Ave. S.).

If you are on a budget and prefer more function than fuss, and prefer it fast and less fancy, there is always the option of running into a store and grabbing a flavored water or juice. The flavor choices are overwhelming (everything from aloe vera to young coconut), and you might be spending more time picking your flavor than actually enjoying your drink. You can find a huge selection at Viet Wah (1032 S. Jackson), the most popular pick is watermelon in cans (bottles available, too). You will have to dig into your wallet and find a dollar and some change.

While you are at the store and in cold-drink-buying

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mode, you might realize that you want to try something else later. Cross grass jelly and pennywort drink off your cold-drink bucket list and put some cans in your shopping bag to save for tomorrow. Both are excellent over ice, have a refreshing herbal flavor, and have purported health benefits (pennywort can supposedly purify your blood!).

Now it has probably passed high noon, and what was just warm weather has now turned into hot weather — so you might want to try

a slushie. It’s iced tea reconstructed, and the ice proportion to tea proportion will certainly cool you off. Oasis has a large selection.

The mango and taro are the most popular.

Try the needs-to-be-recognized green mango!

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Ichiro Suzuki tips his helmet to the crowd as fans applaud. He hit a triple off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin, making it the 3,000th hit in his Major League career.

By Michael Kelly The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki defined his career with speed and sharp hits. It was only fitting he flashed both in his historic moment.

Suzuki lined a tripled off the wall for his 3,000th career hit in the major leagues, becoming the 30th player to reach the milestone as the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 on Aug. 7.

The 42-year-old Suzuki got his big hit in the seventh inning. He became the first player born in Japan to reach 3,000, and joined Paul Molitor, his former hitting coach in Seattle, as the only ones to hit the mark with a triple.

“I wanted to see it go over the fence, but after I heard that Paul Molitor was the other person to do it I was glad it didn’t go over,” Suzuki said after sharing champagne with his teammates in the clubhouse after the win. “I have a special relationship with him and having something like this, that is the same thing he accomplished, makes it more special.”

Suzuki was hitless in his first three at-bats of the game before he tagged Chris Rusin.

Suzuki launched a long drive to right field that

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carried just beyond the reach of leaping Gerardo Parra, and breezed into third standing up.

“When I got that hit the burden was lifted off,” Suzuki said.

Third base coach Lorenzo Bundy hugged Suzuki as Miami players came out of the dugout to congratulate him. He waved his helmet to acknowledge the cheers at Coors Field.

“We gave him a big hug and told him he deserved it,” said Dee Gordon, who was the first player to reach Suzuki as he stood on third. “That’s what you’re supposed to do. Show him his respect, show him that we respect his milestone.”

Suzuki was happy to share the moment with everyone.

He appeared to become a little emotional when he was told fans at Safeco Field in Seattle stuck around after the Mariners game ended to watch him get 3,000.

“I don’t have words for how wonderful that is for them to show that and support me,” he said. “To have that special moment to share with the fans there, I don’t have any words how grateful I am.”

Hitting coach Barry Bonds gave him a hug as the celebration at third base ended, and Suzuki got another round of applause when he scored on Jeff Mathis’ single, as well as a hug from manager Don Mattingly.

“For me, it’s been an honor to watch him play, an honor to have managed him,” Mattingly said. “He honors our game the way he plays, the way he prepares.

Everything he does is a tribute to the game of baseball.

He shows our guys how you’re supposed to do it.”

Suzuki gave the crowd a wave as he went into the dugout. He batted again in the ninth and drew a walk. see SUZUKI on 14

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fficer Craig Hanaumi has a “bucket list” of things he has done in his Bellevue Police Officer uniform as a form of outreach.

Play trombone. Check.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Check.

Shred at a skatepark. Check.

Hanaumi is no “poser,” skateboard lingo referring to someone who cannot skateboard but pretends to. As a part of his outreach to youth, Hanaumi re-kindled an old passion for skateboarding. “I started when I was about 10 years old,” recalled Hanaumi. “From 5th grade to 10th grade, I skateboarded every day.” He was into the counter-culture of skateboarding, as he looked up to the likes of Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Lance Mountain.

Hanaumi enjoys the sport of skateboarding because it’s a unique form of self-expression.

“It’s a way to do something, be good at something, and express myself without having someone telling you how to do it.”

While Hanaumi downplays his skateboarding skills, the 41-year-old is able to navigate local area skate parks with ease. He credits the local skate community for accepting him with open arms. “They have been super supportive,” says Hanaumi of the regulars at the Bellevuearea skate parks. “Police typically do not have good relationships based on how the contacts happen.” Hanaumi refers to calls from business owners that ask the police to remove skateboarders from trespassing. But his ability to “see things from the other side” sometimes helps ease tension.

Born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii, Hanaumi draws much of his dedication to public service from his parents. His father see HANAUMI on 12

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A few of my friends have declared they will not go on cruises — for fear of overeating — irresistible temptations of 24-hour food service and worrying about dieting afterwards.

It’s true that many who cruise often gain a few to several pounds, especially after a long trip.

My husband and I have been on many cruises, but neither of us gained weight. It’s not because we eat less. In fact, we eat more meals each day. It’s because we are selective in what we eat.

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am 100 percent for that.

Health experts claim organic food is better because you don’t put chemicals in your body. But it can be pricey. If you aim to live longer, grow your own food. A few of my friends, who are 90-something mothers, have attributed their longevity to eating fresh food from their own garden. I am lucky that one of my staff members shares tomatoes, cucumbers, and Chinese veggies from her plot at the Danny Woo Garden.

They taste wonderful.

You can also shop for organic foods in regular grocery stores since they have become quite popular. However, some organic items, such as peanut butter, taste weird to me. One doctor said if I cannot eat organic frequently, I should at least drink organic. I

Limit your sugar Several years ago, I was borderline diabetic. No one could tell since I didn’t have any weight issues. The damaging food I consumed was too much. My guilty pleasure was dessert.

When the health report card arrived, I realized what I had done to my own body. I eliminated sugar from my diet for months, except honey. Besides its antioxidant powers, one spoonful of honey makes my daily milk tea smooth and palatable. The drastic change resulted in my body not craving sugar as much as I used to. Today, I cannot tolerate anything that is too sweet. Just a little sweet is pleasurable enough.

While I still enjoy desserts, my self-control is also amazing.

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Unfortunately, we don’t always have time to make soup, so we use canned soup as a substitute. Miso soup, Italian Wedding soup, Thai coconut and beans are some of my favorites. To me, the dinner is incomplete without soup. Perhaps that’s the best thing about cruises — the chefs always prepare two to three kinds of soup.

Bananas and apples are part of my daily diet. I hated bananas when I was a child. After I found out about the importance of magnesium in bananas, I learned to like it. A deficiency in magnesium in our bodies is likely to cause depression and constipation. Magnesium helps us to cope with stress. If you have been avoiding the fruit, give banana cakes and bread a try. Yum. Or take magnesium pills. I eat two baby bananas for breakfast and take magnesium pills before I go to bed.

Need I say more about the benefits of eating apples? Washington state Fuji apples are the best for everything, especially when you wake up in the middle of the night looking for something to eat. One of my friends said it helps with insomnia.

No wonder my mood has improved tremendously over the past three years, thanks to those two beneficial fruits.

Have an egg every day I love eggs. But the fear of high cholesterol eroded my love affair with eggs most

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of my adult life. For the past few years, new research has exonerated eggs of their bad reputation and they are touted as an important brain food. It is never too much to have one egg every day. I fry myself an egg every morning and sprinkle them with my favorite spices — a great start to the day.

When I shop, I look for jumbo-sized eggs, a contrast to my past behavior of shopping for smaller eggs (probably with smaller yolks). According to one study, one single medium sized egg contains a significant amount of protein and 186 milligrams of cholesterol, which is the recommended daily intake. It also consists of choline, a B vitamin-like nutrient, which is essential to fight diseases in your body.

Lots of fruits and veggies I eat at least four servings of fruits daily. Fruits are my go-to snacks when I am hungry. Besides bananas and apples, I eat watermelon, an anti-aging fruit, and other fresh seasonal fruits.

We prepare two big plates of veggies — a salad and stir-fried veggie dish for dinner aside from the entrees. My veggie list is long for the week.

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Perfectly imperfect Hillary Clinton made history as the first woman to become the presidential nominee for a major political party.

Another historic moment at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) — Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities were seen and heard on the main stage.

When Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) addressed the Convention on July 27, she said America needs a president who rejects hateful rhetoric and embraces diversity as the country’s greatest strength.

And that’s why we endorse Hillary Clinton for president.

Is she the perfect candidate? Absolutely not. Who is?

She is flawed and she is human.

She believes that our diversity makes us stronger, not weaker.

The answer to the problems of illegal immigration cannot be solved by just building a wall.

America is a country of immigrants. Nearly two-thirds of the AAPI community is foreign-born.

Clinton has said she will introduce comprehensive immigration reform within her first 100 days as president. Asian immigrants make up 11 percent of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in this country — the vast majority of whom have lived here for over a decade. Clinton will offer them a path to full and equal citizenship. Applicants from the Asia-Pacific region make up about 40 percent of the family visa backlog. Clinton will address the backlog for those waiting for visas, which will help to reunite immigrant families.

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Clinton believes that every child deserves a world-class education. She will work to help college graduates with their student loan debt. As announced in her New College Compact, Clinton will enable all borrowers to refinance their loans and enroll in income-based repayment, so they never have to pay more than they can afford. About half of Asian Americans graduate from college with debt, with the average indebted 4-year college graduate owing more than $20,000.

Hillary Clinton is pro-woman. She will fight to break down barriers that AAPI women face in achieving pay equity and ensure that all women are on equal footing with men. Not man-hating.

Equality. On average, AAPI women earn 86 cents for every dollar earned by a white male, and the gap is even larger for specific segments of the AAPI community. For example, Vietnamese American women are paid only 61 cents for every dollar earned by a white male, and Bhutanese American women only 38 cents.

As secretary of state, Clinton promoted a number of AAPI employees who made the department and the conduct of our foreign policy stronger. As president, she will build on President Barack Obama’s progress of appointing AAPIs throughout the executive branch. From special assistants to cabinet members, AAPIs will play a key role in helping to shape her administration and its policy priorities.

The choice in this election is clear for the AAPI community.

Join us in supporting Hillary Clinton. 

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Letter in support of Asian Recap of the Democratic American Studies at UW National Convention

President Ana Mari Cauce University of Washington Office of the President 301 Gerberding Hall Box 351230 Seattle, WA 98195 Dear President Cauce, With three vacant faculty positions in Asian American Studies (AAS) in the Department of American Ethnic Studies, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs is concerned about the future of the Asian American Studies program. The Commission works to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, and other areas (RCW 43.117). We write in support of retaining the three positions within the program, as well as a quick and efficient search to fill these three tenure track positions.

The Commission and community leaders urge the President and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to retain and increase faculty members in Asian American Studies. There is widespread interest in the Asian Pacific American community for a speedy, yet quality search. We believe that supporting faculty in AAS will promote understanding and improve the campus climate at the University of Washington.

While the Race and Equity Initiative at UW seeks to support and sustain diversity and inclusion at the UW, this alone is not enough. According to UW’s Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, 28.2% of undergraduates identify as Asian. With over one quarter of the undergraduate population identifying as Asian, it is important that these students have an opportunity to learn about their history and identity. The AAS program has the unique ability to support this goal by empowering students through curriculum and having representation within faculty and staff.

Compared to the freshmen class of 20152016, the 2016-2017 freshmen class at UW is becoming more diverse, with a 10% increase in underrepresented minorities.

This population includes Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders that would greatly benefit from a supportive academic environment that the Asian American Studies program provides. Many Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander students have felt invisible and marginalized, and the retirement of Professor Sumida is of particular concern to Pacific Islanders as he taught one of the few courses on campus focusing on Native Hawaiian culture.

Hiring Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian faculty who represent or can teach courses about their cultures can serve to inspire and mentor these students.

Across the nation and in Washington state, Asian American leaders advocated for the creation of Asian American studies programs at colleges and universities.

In the 1970s, local leaders held sit-ins to ensure Asian Americans were represented in faculty and administration. Today, Asians and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing populations in the United States. see LETTER on 13

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The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and numerous Asian Pacific American community leaders from across the state sent the letter below to University of Washington (UW) President Cauce regarding their concern for the future of the Asian American Studies program at the UW.

Editor’s note: The following represents the thoughts of a fire commissioner from Snohomish County, a one-time delegate for Bernie Sanders, and his experience at the DNC. Super Bowl! Yes, going to a national convention of a major political party is like going to a Super Bowl. You can watch the Super Bowl on TV, but it’s not the same as being in the stadium, feeling the excitement and electricity in the crowd.

After one exhausting week, I completely agree with that.

The journey to Philadelphia I took a red-eye from Seattle to Philadelphia on July 22. Bob Hasegawa, our State Senator from the 11th District was on the same flight. Another Bernie Sanders delegate I ran into was Mario Brown, a very active Democratic strategic consultant.

Like many of Sanders supporters, he was still holding out some hope for a Bernie nomination. However, he does not believe in “absolutism” like some Sanders supporters. “Absolutism” means rejecting any other ideas other than one’s own.

When we arrived on the morning of July 24, we saw welcome banners everywhere in downtown Philadelphia and there were police officers on almost every street corner. Washington delegates and guests were housed along with the Massachusetts delegates in the Sheraton Hotel in historic Old Town near the Delaware River.

From left: Jaxon Ravens, Chair of Washington Democratic Party, David Chan, and Gov. Jay Inslee.

was the welcoming cruise on M/V Spirit of Philadelphia. It was a nice evening with all the dignitaries on board. I got an opportunity to speak with Gov. Jay Inslee.

This was his third convention and he was excited to support Hillary Clinton and embrace Sanders’ proposals.

I asked Inslee if he expected any surprises out of this convention. Inslee said there were always some surprises, but he didn't expect anything big. Inslee’s main focus was to meet up with other governors to discuss how they can bring more green jobs to their states. The environment and the economy were the two key issues that Inslee was focused on.

Bernie or bust

Pre-convention activities and a meeting with Governor Inslee

Many of Sanders supporters were definitely disappointed when he spoke on the first day of the convention, trying to unify the party. Sanders even got “boos” from his own supporters. I think the best comeback from Sanders was,“It’s easy to boo, but it is harder to look your kids in the face who would be living under a Donald Trump presidency.”

Paul Simon came out to sing, “Bridge over trouble water.” It was a moving

The official function for delegates from both Washington and Massachusetts

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TUITION SCAM from 1

Spread like wildfire “In my over 21 years here, I’ve never seen a scheme take off and spread so quickly in our UW community,” said UW Police Department (UWPD) Interim Maj. Craig Wilson.

News of the 5 percent discount and the subsequent effects of the alleged scam spread throughout the Chinese international student community as the UWPD fielded more calls from distressed students.

“Within a day, I immediately got the sense that this is wider than just Seattle. It’s probably spread throughout Washington. It’s a case dealing with international students that involves over $1 million, money going overseas, money laundering, and wire fraud,” said Nelson Lee, an attorney and founding partner of Lee & Lee PS, who is representing the student victims pro bono.

The UWPD has requested the help of the FBI to investigate the alleged scam which, since last week, is estimated to involve over 90 students with 19 confirmed victims. Lee, Yin, and community advocates like Alan Lai of Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) are working together to encourage victims to come forward and work with law enforcement and the FBI in their investigation. They are offering translation assistance, explanation of legal processes, and support for students who are afraid of telling their parents or speaking with law enforcement.

Suspects behind the scheme accessed students accounts through their UW student net ID and password, and used invalid or stolen credits cards to pay the tuition. They printed out a confirmation of payment for students, leaving the students to find out only after processing that the tuition remained unpaid.

A growing web of FYs Justin made out a check for $11,122 and handed it off to a friend of FY. He would soon receive a call that his tuition had not been paid. Initially, he thought it was a mistake, but after confirming with the UW cashier, he realized he had been deceived.

When he asked the friend of FY who took

HANAUMI from 9 worked for the U.S. Department of Labor and his mother was a public school teacher. It’s his mother’s dedication as a teacher that he cites as one of the reasons why he loves working in his community.

Hanaumi graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After graduation, Hanaumi took on several different jobs, but later applied for the Honolulu Police Department when his cousins applied. He started as a police officer in his late 20s.

In 2006, Hanaumi moved to Washington, where he joined the Bellevue Police Department. A portion of his job with the Bellevue Police Department is outreach to the local community.

He became known as the “Coolest Cop” for his unique brand of communicating with people.

“It’s the closest ‘real’ job to Batman,” Hanaumi quips when he explains it to

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student leader at the UW, he decided to seek out her offer and save on his tuition for summer classes.

The ad, which went out and was subsequently shared with many students in a WeChat group specific to Chinese international students, was discovered by many to be a scam. Authorities believe over $1 million was taken from UW students.

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the check, the friend claimed not to know anything about the money or where it went, saying she was doing it as a favor to a friend. But the signs were there, Justin realized. This supposed good friend of FY, he remembered, had not paid her tuition using the discount. If they were such close friends, he thought, wouldn’t the discount have been made available to her first before anyone else?

As news broke about the scam, a student reached out to Yin anonymously on WeChat, explaining that he agreed to exchange money with FY to help her avoid banking fees. FY gave him a bunch of checks, he explained to Yin. He wasn’t aware of where the checks were from, he cashed them and wired the money to her account in China. He saw this case on the news and expressed concerns about his involvement. Yin encouraged him to come forward, but the anonymous student has since ceased contact.

Many students attributed the source of the ad and their knowledge of the scheme to FY, but UWPD has not named a suspect in the case. It is unknown how many suspects are truly involved and whether some students may have unknowingly promoted the offer or taken part in the scheme without understanding the nature of their actions.

“We don’t know how far this goes. We have to follow the money. We don’t know if the people who are part of the web are complicit,” said Wilson.

“Arguably, she could be the head, or just another piece in a bigger organization,” said Lee. “I’m more skeptical. I don’t think she can truly say that she had no idea what was going on. I think it’s telling that she didn’t go pick up the money, she sent friends. That to me shows another level of depravity because you’re involved in a criminal enterprise and you send out your unsuspecting friends [to pick up money]. You entangle more people.

You victimize more people.”

“If you look at her reaction when people started contacting her [asking about their tuition], she was defensive or now, just

completely gone silent. Her boyfriend who has been sending veiled threats to some of these people, that’s also not a response from someone who is truly innocent and just as upset,” Lee adds.

FY, a recent UW graduate, represented herself to students as one of the founders of Husky Help Organization, a registered nonprofit at the UW dedicated to helping international students, particularly those from China, to adjust to their new environment.

Her accomplishments, popularity, and leadership drew many students, including Justin, to trust her word.

Defrauded by our own “Living in a foreign country alone is already not easy for us. And being defrauded by one of our own students just makes everything much worse. I am a person who trusts people easily. It’s not that I’m not careful, but if I feel a person can be trusted, I’ll fully trust. I guess I’m wrong this time.

I just couldn’t imagine how a former UW student who was popular in the Chinese international group can do such things,” said Justin.

“The people who conducted this scam to so many people know our situation. They know exactly how hard it is for us to come here. They know how much our family had to work to give us a chance to come here and study in the U.S. in hopes of a better life. That’s why I’m really angry about what has happened,” said Amanda He, a UW sophomore and Chinese international student. She was not a victim of the scheme having paid her tuition before she heard about the proposed discount.

The challenges ahead lie in the nature of the case, Lee explains. Unlike a murder, assault, or robbery, where immediate arrests can be made, financial cases take time to go through bank and money records in order to build a case. He cautions students that the possibility of getting their money back will not happen soon if at all, but students with

the youth. “You get to work in a vehicle are many who do good within the with cool equipment and fight crime.” community. “There isn’t always an In his 10th year with the Bellevue Instagram of an officer doing good Police Department, Hanaumi has stuff,” Hanaumi said. Whether it is used his interests to reach out to the buying someone lunch, giving a ride, community. or some other small gesture, Hanaumi Not only is he an avid skateboarder, emphasized that officers are always in he plays the trombone at community the community doing good things. 自1872年起服務西北岸社區 events. Hanaumi started playing the Hanaumi credits the Bellevue Police 非營利獨立協會 trombone in middle school. “I played Department for allowing him to post all the way through college.” He also videos on his Instagram (@craighanautaught trombone to young students. mi) account to show the good that offiIn addition, Hanaumi has trained cers are doing within the community. in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for eight years. Most of his Instagram posts show him He holds a blue belt in the martial skateboarding, interacting with kids, art, which involves ground grappling. and helping out in the community.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is also used as a form Although some police departments of self-defense and can be taught to do not have such a flexible social media groups to protect themselves. Hanaumi policy, Hanaumi believes that it helps has performed demonstrations with his create a bond with the community.  uniform on, with a training partner.

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For many advocates facing this unique case for the first time, the priority is to support and encourage victims to step forward and cooperate with law enforcement. Secondly, to help students facing the immediate ramifications of losing their tuition.

Yin mentions that some students hoping to avoid scolding and shame from their families, but in dire need to make up the funds, are borrowing from friends and repaying a little at a time. Lee and other advocates have discussed trying to raise money for victims who are struggling, but admit that increasing hostility against Chinese international students make it difficult.

“I know the stereotypes about the international students from UW, about how we are from wealthy and rich families and we don’t have to worry about money, but that’s not really the case. A lot of us are from working class families and our parents have to work for our tuition money,” said He. Currently, there is no known statement from the UW regarding how it plans to address delinquent payments from victims of the scheme. Lee and other advocates believe, with news of a similar scheme happening at other local campuses, this is not isolated to the UW campus. The precedent set by this case could cause schools to carry the burden of better educating international students, suggests Lee. “If you’re soliciting international students to come, you have an obligation to help them acclimate to our country beyond just the classroom and saying, ‘This is Seattle and it’s beautiful,” said Lee, who thinks schools should eventually offer an “Intro to the U.S.” program that teaches students how not to get scammed, briefs them on legal issues that could compromise their student visas, and runs through some basic “what not to do’s.”

It’s a reasonable suggestion that strangely echoes the same needs that the Husky Help Organization had hoped to address upon its founding. Today, much of its members and community remain confused, angry, and bewildered.  Students affected by the scheme may contact UW Student Fiscal Services at 206543-4694 with questions or concerns.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to report the information to UWPD and Det. Zachary Rockseth (206) 221-4318.

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We cook Chinese greens, broccoli, watercress, cabbage, sweet potatoes, chards, eggplants, or tomatoes, depending on the season.

My salad dishes are tuna fish with beans and celery, beans and apple salad, or chicken with corn and beans salad.

Unlimited seafood Seafood has good fats and fewer calories than meat. We don’t deep-fry though. Deepfrying food uses way too much grease.

When we go out to eat, we never order deep-fried seafood for fear that some restaurants use stale or old oil in their cooking. That’s really harmful to the body.

Fresh fish and shellfish are usually steamed or baked at home with a little soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, and green onion. When they are fresh, you don’t need fancy sauces.

Their natural taste makes you redefine and rediscover the essence of really good food.

Lean meat For folks who want to lose weight, lean meat is a good source of protein and also filling.

Although a big veggie consumer, I am not a vegetarian.

I can’t live without beef, pork, or chicken. Once in a while, I crave a juicy piece of prime rib.

The meat provides me with taste and texture. I enjoy the balance of having varieties of

food. That’s why my dinner consists of delicious veggies and seafood, as well as meat.

Beans My Indian friends introduced me to beans six years ago. I have added them to my diet. It’s a rich source of fiber, protein, and nutrients.

They are good as salads and soups as mentioned earlier.

I often cook them with pork and spices as a main entrée, because beans by themselves are quite bland.

Bread and olive oil I am crazy about freshly baked bread, dipped in olive oil or butter. White flour is not good for you. Make sure to eat everything in moderation. We do need fats and carbohydrates every day for a balanced diet. Most days, a piece of bread is on my daily food list. And I am content with small bites.

The mistake some people make while trying to lose weight is that they cut out fats and carbohydrates completely. Fats are important for our brain.

Just remember, don’t starve yourself even if you are on a diet. Attaining overall health is more important than having a lean body.

Remember to keep moving. Move your body while you can and when you can.

Exercise every day. You will achieve your goals.  Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly. com.

CorrectionS In last week’s issue of Northwest Asian Weekly (Aug. 4), in the front page story, “The Lion King of health care — Swedish CEO Armada balances community service with health care priorities,” we incorrectly stated that Armada was one of seven children living with his parents.

He was one of six children.

We also misstated that Armada was the youngest of seven boys, four of whom are doctors.

He was the youngest of four, two of whom are doctors.

Armada got his undergraduate degree as a medical technical aid, not a medical technician.

And we incorrectly stated that Swedish dedicated $150 million in venture capital to improve and streamline health services, and that a Swedish-led program gave out 10,000 Fitbitlike devices in Everett.

It was Providence, not Swedish. Swedish became affiliated with Providence Health & Services in 2012.

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COOL TREATS from 7 mood for an adult beverage. Is it time maybe … for a cold beer? Luckily in the ID, you will most likely be able to try out a new favorite at the restaurant of your choice.

But if you are feeling even more festive, how about a Mai Tai? The classic (and potent) Polynesian-inspired drink is a concoction of rum, liquers, and fruit juices (and usually a paper umbrella). It can add some punch — literally and figuratively — to your evening and is a popular choice at the classic dive bar favorite, Bush Garden (614 Maynard Ave. S.). Watch some karaoke while you’re there and if you’re feeling brave, volunteer your vocal talents (that second Mai Tai might help with that).

If you are not in the mood for fruity drinks and bad renditions of your favorite songs from the high school days, how about sitting down and enjoying a cold sake? The options and variety are endless. Do you want a filtered sake? Unfiltered? Try Opokoyama, the popular seller at the charming little bar at Tsukushinbo (515 S. Main) in Japantown. And if you feel you have a nose for sake and want to learn more about it, head into neighboring Pioneer Square and visit Sake Nomi (76 S. Washington), where you can sample a free sake flight, learn everything you ever wanted to know about sake, and become a cold sake connoisseur in one evening.

Feeling high-end? If you’re in the mood to splurge, treat yourself to a glass of Iichiko on the rocks. Iiichiko is classified as a shochu — one of Japan’s most popular spirits, and similar to a vodka. You can find it at the cute bar at the iconic and ever-popular Maneki (304 6th Ave. S.), but if you find all the tempting food options and the waitlist line too distracting at Maneki, you can opt to just

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Cold beverages at Viet Wah

pick up a bottle from Uwajimaya (600 5th Ave. S.). Note that a bottle to share with friends will be around $28 for those watching their cold-drink budget.

What if you’re not interested in the adult drink? There are plenty of options! Consider a cold dessert drink.

Bambu has its signature dessert tea, a variation of Che Ba Mau from your afternoon lesson, but less dense. And then there should be high-fives all around for the Asian milkshake variations available at all those bubble tea shops you were able to try out during your hot afternoon.

Good night…and keep it cool.

How to close the chapter on your Asian cold drink experience? You can always reunite with your new favorite from the morning and have another cold Vietnamese coffee. The downside is — it could keep you up all night!.

Just end the evening with a heavier dose of sweetened condensed milk, and perhaps add some culturally inappropriate whipped cream.  Peggy can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

LETTER from 11

Sincerely,

For students of all ethnicities, AAS offers an opportunity to learn more about the history, cultures, and perspectives of the numerous ethnic groups represented by this program. Retaining and increasing the number of faculty positions in AAS will better serve a growing diverse student population that seeks representation in academics, programs, faculty, and staff.

The Commission and community leaders urge the President and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to strongly consider our request and support for the Asian American Studies program. We believe that retaining and increasing faculty positions in AAS will promote understanding and improve the campus climate at the University of Washington and help fulfill the goals of the Race and Equity Initiative. 

Ty Tufono, Chair Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Van Dinh Kuno, Snohomish County Chair Asian Pacific Islander Coalition

Vang Xiong Toyed, Michael Itti, Executive Spokane County Chair Director Asian Pacific Islander Commission on Asian Coalition Pacific American Affairs Dori Peralta Baker, Santino Giovanni Yakima Valley Chair Camacho, Director Asian Pacific Islander ASUW Pacific Islander Coalition Student Commission Lin Crowley, South Sam Le, Director Puget Sound Co-Chair ASUW Asian Student Asian Pacific Islander Commission Coalition Diane Narasaki, King County Co-Chair Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Lua Pritchard, Pierce County Chair Asian Pacific Islander Coalition

DNC from 11 moment and the whole stadium was in complete silence, listening to the song.

About 75 percent of Washington delegates were Sanders delegates. Bernie Sanders visited the Washington state delegate breakfast on the second day of the convention, and gave a speech about getting behind Clinton.

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus These caucuses were held on both the second and fourth days of the convention. Both Bob Hasegawa and I attended, as well as 300 to 400 people. Special guests included Rep. Judy Chu and Rep. Mike Honda of California. The AAPI Caucus voiced its support of

James Hong, Executive Director Vietnamese Friendship Association Ay Saechao, Co-Founder Southeast Asian Education Coalition Tony Vo UW American Ethnic Studies Alum Sameth Mell, Co-Chair Cambodian American Council of Washington

Bopha Cheng, Education Co-Chair Cambodian American Brian Lock, South Puget Council of Washington Sound Co-Chair Rich Stolz, Executive Asian Pacific Islander Director Coalition OneAmerica Jacqueline Wu, President Sarah Baker, President OCA Greater Seattle Seattle JACL Chapter Dorothy Wong, Chair Asian Pacific Directors Coalition

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Clinton’s vision, the importance of the growing AAPI vote, and a more unified Democratic Party.

The daily routine of the whole week was to get up for the delegate breakfast at 7:30 a.m. That meeting lasted for more than two hours with several elected officials speaking on various subjects.

Afterwards, there were more caucuses and other meetings. At 4 p.m., all delegates had to report to the Wells Fargo Center. And that session usually lasted until almost midnight. After that, there were receptions or parties one could choose to attend. On average, I got only 4 to 5 hours of sleep a night. I really need a vacation after this convention.  David can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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AUGUST 13 – AUGUST 19, 2016

SUZUKI from 8 Suzuki is in his 16th season in the majors. He got 1,278 hits while playing nine years in Japan before becoming the American League Rookie of the Year and MVP with Seattle in 2001.

Greeted with cheers every time he came to bat, Suzuki struck out in the first inning, hit a comebacker in the third and grounded out to short in the fourth.

“I’ve been feeling this for the last two weeks, not getting

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an opportunity to get in there and getting a pinch hit every night, that was tough,” he said. “I feel like I should have gotten this two years ago. It took a longer time than I thought it should have.”

At 42 years, 290 days he is the second-oldest player by three days over Ricky Henderson to reach the milestone.

Only Cap Anson, who was 45 when he got his 3,000th hit in 1897, was older.

Suzuki said he hopes his milestone helps more Japanese succeed in the majors.

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Associated Press that the company is updating the augmented-reality game so it remains fun for players but respects the real world.

The location-aware game provides virtual rewards for players who visit real sites designated as “Pokestops” in the game. Several locations, such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan and the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., have asked to be removed from “Pokemon Go.” Niantic offers an online form to request exclusions, but changes to the game are not automatic. 

drugs and running an escort service to mentoring troubled youth.

In addition to murder and racketeering, jurors convicted Chow of dozens of money laundering counts as well as conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a second slaying. The murder charge carried a mandatory life sentence.

TAKEI from 4 received a formal government apology.

Takei said he learned Spanish growing up with Mexican-American neighbors in East Los Angeles, a connection that he

“It hasn’t been too long since Japanese players have started to come over here to play in the major leagues. There are still very few. I’ve been able to get some hits. We’re not there yet.

There’s still more that we need to do as Japanese players.

“Hopefully this 3,000th hit will bring that bridge closer and maybe we’ll be able to have the Japanese players and have the fans understand Japanese baseball is good baseball.

Hopefully this did that and bring that closer.” 

The investigation of Chow’s tong led to the indictment of more than two dozen people, including former State Sen. Leland Yee — a gun control advocate who acknowledged in a plea deal that he accepted thousands of dollars in bribes and discussed helping an undercover FBI agent buy automatic weapons from the Philippines.

A federal judge sentenced Yee in February to five years in prison. 

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Predictions and advice for the week of August 13–August 19

By Sun Lee Chang Rat — Are you starting to realize that what you once thought was robust is actually quite fragile?

It won’t take much to upset the balance.

Dragon — Don’t ask for one when you really want something else. Even if you get what you requested, it still won’t be enough.

Monkey — Be wary of an offer that is given too eagerly. Dig a little deeper to ensure that you are not missing any crucial details.

Ox — Avoid letting a momentary distraction take your attention from a long held goal that is within your grasp.

Snake — A swift moving force is picking up a lot of support. Figure out where it is going before you decide to join in.

Tiger — You have a message that is just not getting across. Check for other things that may be drawing attention away.

Horse — As the stakes go up, you are offered a lucky break. If you accept it, other changes will soon follow.

Rooster — If you are given a choice, err on the side of thoroughness. It won’t take up that much more time, but it will be well worth it for the peace of mind.

Rabbit — There is no way to predict how a friend is going to react to some startling news. Stand by until you have heard the whole story.

Goat — A worthy opponent should not be counted out until the very end. They could be saving a daring move for when you least expect it.

Dog — While you know the reason for your position, it may not be obvious to others. Fill in the blanks where it makes sense to do so.

Pig — Let a controversy simmer down before you add anything else to it. You could soon find that additional input is not needed.

What’s your animal sign?

Rat 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Ox 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 Tiger 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 Rabbit 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 Dragon 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 Snake 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 Horse 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 Goat 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 Monkey 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 Rooster 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 Dog 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 Pig 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

*The year ends on the first new moon of the following year. For those born in January and February, please take care when determining your sign.

South Park. They often receive a lot of compliments about their garden.

“I thought it was a good idea to clean all the leftover foods. When we do this, we clean the fruits and vegetables, and I love the compost because it helps grow our delicious vegetables in the garden.”

The couple grows berries, tomatoes, garlic, onions, broccoli, kohlrabi, and even flowers.

“We eat and give away what we grow to our neighbors,” Thach said.

She spends a lot of time cleaning the leftovers for composting to prevent odor and

pests from invading their garbage.

Small business owner Marc Russell is another avid composter. He’s had a unit in the Fujisada building since 2000 and has been composting for about a year.

“Not only is it the law, it is easy and the right thing to do. Once a person learns how to do it the correct way, he or she will probably be amazed at how much stuff was going in the trash,” Russell said.

Russell recommends buying compostable bags like BioBag to compost.

“Thirteen gallon bags work best for me because it’s small and I can keep it in my refrigerator’s freezer, smell-free, until it is full,”

he advised.

Russell explained that many people make the mistake of throwing away compost in non-compostable plastic bags.

“I’m constantly dumping the compost in and throwing away the plastic bag. Then I must immediately go wash my hands,” he explained.

Susan Ammon, who is newer to composting, does the exact same thing when she composts daily. She puts her compost in produce bags, takes it downstairs, and dumps the compost out of the bag and throws the plastic bag in a separate bin. Her building conveniently has different bins for residents to separate out compost and used plastic bags.

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Since moving to Hirabashi Place in the International District in April, Ammon has learned to compost. In the past, she always thought composting was a difficult thing to do.

Hirabashi Place is the first building that Ammon has lived in that actually provided compost bins.

When she used to live in a house in West Seattle, Ammon and her roommate could have composted, but they didn’t. They would just throw food down the garbage disposal.

Also, Ammon attributed it to the lack of knowledge about how to compost the right way. They also didn’t have access to compost bins, so even if they tried, they didn’t know where to throw it.

“Composting can be time consuming and it’s easier to just throw everything out, but there’s no excuse not to compost anymore,” she said.

Ammon admitted that when she received mail from Seattle Public Utilities about composting in the past, she didn’t pay much attention. But after moving into her current building, the management emphasized that they were trying to go green and more information was shared with tenants.

“If your peers are doing it, then people follow along with what everyone else is doing.

It’s our responsibility to take care of what we have for the environment. Reminding people that composting is easy and how much impact one person can make might encourage people to compost more,” she explained.

Ammon said that the property managers do a great job of putting up signs — encouraging and teaching people how to compost.

They even have flyers in different languages for the residents.

“Having access to the compost bin makes a huge difference,” she reiterated.

Tomatoes in Phon Thach and Jim Driscoll’s garden.

Too much of a hassle?

Not all apartment buildings in Seattle make it that easy or convenient for residents to compost.

Fuzz Azni has lived in his apartment building in Columbia City for a year. When he used to live in a single family house that had a yard waste bin, he composted, but he doesn’t anymore due to inconvenience.

“Currently, I have to walk to the other end of my building, which takes about five minutes. Whereas the trash chute is right at the end of the hallway,” he said.

Azni’s building does have a compost bin along with recycling bins, but the distance makes composting cumbersome.

Although Azni understands the importance of composting, there isn’t enough of an incentive or consequence for him to do so.

However, he did say that if buildings allocated more compost bins around the apartment, he would compost.

In addition, he mentioned that he would be more inclined to compost if the city had incentives like offering sewage or garbage rebates, or even providing compost bins and bags for everyone.

Composting may not be on everyone’s mind right now, but it could get easier for Seattle residents.

Ammon compared the act of composting to the resistance that was met when people were first asked to recycle. It may be hard to do at first, but over time, people will start to understand the ease and benefits of composting.  Nina can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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AUGUST 13 – AUGUST 19, 2016

U.S. National Marrow Donor Program, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing is what determines a match for a marrow transplant.

The body’s immune system uses these protein markers to know which cells belong in the body and which don’t. Best transplant outcomes occur when a patient’s HLA and a donor’s HLA closely match. That is — the respective immune systems have a higher chance of not seeing each other as foreign.

According to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, HLA typing, while hinging on ethnic ancestry, is also very complex; there are more than 2,500 known HLA markers. Siblings have only a 25 percent chance of an HLAidentical match — and about 70 percent of patients who need a transplant will not have a fully matched donor within their family.

Gaskins was already pregnant with Christine, Luke’s younger sister, when Luke’s diagnosis came in. They learned that Christine was not an HLA-identical match to Luke.

Thus, the Dos’ health care team contacted the National Marrow Donor Program to find a match outside of the family.

Leukemia and ethnicity Leukemia, a blood cancer, is the most common childhood cancer, affecting about 3,500 children in the United States. It also affects 44,000 adults annually. It kills about 50 percent of diagnosed adults and 20 percent of diagnosed children, according to the Institute for Justice.

Currently, a search on the Be the Match Registry includes more than 22.5 million potential adult donors and more than 600,000 cord blood units. At any given time, there are 7,500 Americans actively searching the registry for a match — yet only 2 percent of the population is on the registry. Additionally, a significant number of those on the registry either cannot be located or will not donate when asked to do so. Sixty-five percent of whites will donate when asked, compared to 47 percent Latinos, 44 percent Asians, and 34 percent Blacks.

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At Seattle Police Department Headquarters on Aug. 4, from left: Randy Yamanaka, SPD Deputy Chief Carmen Best, Luke Do, Christine Do, Lam Do, and Sarah Gaskins.

Furthermore, while whites will find a donor about 75 percent of the time, there exists an ethnic and racial disparity.

Latinos find donors on the registry about 45 percent of the time, Asians 40 percent, and Blacks 25 percent. Those who are multiracial, like Luke, face even smaller odds.

A 2012 study by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, published in the journal Blood, found that the reluctance to donate stem cells or marrow — or backing out when contacted to donate — within communities of color is often due to cultural or religious beliefs, family pressures, or mistrust of the medical system. Worries that the donation process is painful is also a factor in reluctance within communities of color.

The donor Fifteen years ago, then-sergeant Yamanaka, a third generation Japanese American, was contacted by the registry, stating that he was a potential match for a baby in San Jose with leukemia. Yamanaka had joined the registry six years prior.

Marrow donation is a surgical procedure that takes place in an operating room, in which the donor is anesthetized during the procedure — 96 percent of the time, the donor is under general anesthesia, which means he or she is

unconscious during the procedure. A needle is then inserted into the donor’s pelvic bone and liquid marrow is extracted — about 1 to 5 percent of the donor’s total marrow. The marrow will replenish itself within four to six weeks after a donation. Nominal effects post-donation may include a couple weeks of soreness, fatigue, headaches, or bruising at the incision site.

“Lam and Sarah kept a journal [during that time],” said Yamanaka, “which I read later.

What they said was … that they had been through so much that they didn’t believe that the transplant was going to happen until those two bags of [my] marrow were in the room, [so] that they could transplant them into Luke.

They said that these two bags looked a lot like blood. Now, they’re both doctors … [and they wrote that, visually,] blood and marrow are almost identical. You can’t really tell them apart.”

“I found that interesting,” said Yamanaka.

“I’m not sure why.”

A roadblock When Yamanaka was asked to donate his marrow, he would have had to use his vacation time in order to do so. His request for paid leave of absence from work was denied.

He didn’t think it was right — and his first act in challenging the system was to write a letter to then-Gov. Gary Locke.

Yamanaka ended up using his vacation time for the donation anyway — five days — because time was of the essence.

On March 1, 2002, the Seattle City Council passed a bill allowing for paid leave for government employees for these kinds of donations. It was the same day Luke received Yamanaka’s donated bone marrow at Stanford University, according to a 2006 report from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. This kind of policy change trickled up — to state government while Locke was still in office, additionally influencing California policies.

A life after “We always talk about hope,” said Yamanaka. “That’s always important, to keep hope. [But] what is hope? What does it look like? Fifteen years ago, what it looked like was two bags of blood dripping into an IV, that infused Luke with that spark of life.”

“Randy saved Luke’s life, and we’ve all been able to watch Luke grow up and thrive in the last 14 years,” said Gaskins. “We saw him graduate kindergarten, play soccer, sing in the choir, have multiple birthday parties, go to Disneyland, and hang out with his sister. He’s now a young man in high school. The point is that Luke was given a chance to have a life. We would’ve missed all this without Randy. I can’t imagine what life would be like if my son was not here.”

“I wanted to thank sir Randy Yamanaka for saving my brother’s life,” said Christine.

“Without him, I would not only be missing a brother, but also my best friend.

“I’m very thankful to Randy for these 14 years that I’ve had,” said Luke. “I wish I can just — just thank you.”

“Just by joining [the registry] — believe me, I knew the day I joined that I had done something special,” said Yamanaka . “I didn’t know how special, but I knew.”

For more information or to join the registry, visit bethematch.org.

Stacy Nguyen can be reached at stacy@nwasianweekly.com.

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