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Bill Bryant and the biggest statewide race

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY

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He’s a Republican who wants Gov. Jay Inslee’s job. He has said that he won’t support Donald Trump, and he is passionate about homelessness.

Bill Bryant, 56, runs his own consultancy business for agricultural exporters and is a former two-term Port of Seattle commissioner. He stopped by the Northwest Asian Weekly office on Aug. 22 to meet with staff, so we asked what he will do as governor for the International District (ID) and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

“Most people (in the ID) who own their own small business

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30-day clause to remove homeless, moves to committee

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY

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Taiwanese draft pick chooses school over Mariners

A packed house at Seattle City Council chambers on Sept. 6.

Lyle Lin

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle Mariners draft pick Lyle Lin has decided to attend Arizona State University, where he will play baseball for the Sun Devils instead of starting his professional career for a Mariners minor league team.

Lin made the announcement via an Instagram post earlier this summer after the Mariners drafted the senior catcher out of Juniperro Serra High School in Southern California.

Lin was drafted in the 16th round, 447th overall, in this year’s Major League Baseball amateur draft on June 11.

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A bill that would give illegal homeless encampments more time to move — will go to a committee next week.

Residents and business owners from the Chinatown-International District (ID), and other community members, literally packed the house at a Sept. 6 Seattle City Council meeting.

Councilmembers Mike O’Brien, Lisa Herbold, Rob Johnson, and Kshama Sawant introduced an ordinance to address the city’s protocols on

wants a governor who understands how difficult it can be and figure out how the state can stay out of the way and not make it any harder,” said Bryant.

“Inslee said during the (Aug. 17) debate, ‘I’m a governor who likes small business.’ There’s a difference between liking small business and knowing how hard it is to build one. Until you’ve done it, you won’t know how hard it is to meet payroll and keep it running and moving it forward and keep it growing.”

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Northwest ports scrambling after Hanjin files for bankruptcy

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SEATTLE (AP) — Marine ports in the Pacific Northwest are adjusting after South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. announced its filing for bankruptcy.

Hanjin, one of the largest shipping companies in the world, is the main customer at Terminal 46 in Seattle. KING-TV reported that the terminal wasn’t releasing

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Bob Santos remembrance

And the Oscar goes to... Jackie Chan!

By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY

The Chinese martial arts star is set to get an honorary award. » see 5

A celebration and remembrance in honor of Robert “Uncle Bob” Santos will be held on Sept. 23 at the WaMu Theater at CenturyLink Field from 3–6 p.m.

Santos died on Aug. 27 after a short illness. The public is invited to attend the event, which is being held on the edge of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, where Santos dedicated his life to develop and preserve.

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■ names in the news Obama nominates Pakistani American to federal judiciary bench

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On Sept. 6, President Obama nominated Abid Riaz Qureshi to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Qureshi is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins LLP, where he specializes in cases involving the False Claims Act, health care Abid Riaz Qureshi fraud, and securities violations.

Born in Pakistan, Qureshi earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and his law degree in 1997 from Harvard Law School. If confirmed, he would be the first Muslim on the federal judiciary bench for the U.S. District Court of Columbia. 

#186’s World War II members and celebrated their 70th anniversary. David Woo created Cathay Post #186 as a hub for Chinese American veterans returning from the war.

“At that time, it was very, very important for a lot of the young Chinese Americans that came back to get reacclimated back into civilian life,” said Lloyd Hara, a Cathay Post member.

Initially, fellow Korean and Vietnamese veterans weren’t included in #186, although they are now.

The oldest member is 99-year-old Gene Moy. The luncheon included recognition of scholarship winners, community leader speeches, and a special preview of a documentary on the Cathay Post. 

Priyanka Yoshikawa, born to an Indian father and a Japanese mother, won the Miss Japan title in Tokyo on Sept. 5.

Her victory was reportedly discouraged by several critics who felt that a ‘pure’ Japanese should represent their country at the beauty pageant, leading to outrage on social media on racial inequality.

Yoshikawa said she would use her title to promote greater Priyanka Yoshikawa inclusiveness in Japan where, according to government statistics, those born with one non-Japanese parent comprised 2 percent of all children born in 2012. 

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Emi Lenox’s Q&A at Kinokuniya Book Store

Emi Lenox gave a brief talk about how she got started in the comic book business. She was at Seattle’s Kinokuniya Book Store on Aug. 27 promoting “Plutona,” a comic about five kids who discover the dead body of the world’s greatest super hero, and how they deal with it.

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InterIm CDA to spearhead Seattle outreach for national campaign against housing discrimination

Seattle-InterIm CDA has been selected to conduct Seattle outreach as part of a National Fair Housing Media Campaign, in partnership with the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The outreach is designed to engage and educate people about their rights as homeowners and tenants. Using social media, public service announcements, and community outreach, partner organizations in 10 different cities, including Seattle, will inform residents on how to identify various forms of housing discrimination and what they can do to stop it.

According to the National Fair Housing Alliance, minority homebuyers and tenants are not always aware when they have been subjected to discrimination or even of their rights and protections afforded by the Fair Housing Act. “Racial and ethnic discrimination against homebuyers and renters continues to be a problem across many communities in the United States,” said Pradeepta Upadhyay, InterIm CDA ex-

ecutive director. “We thank NALCAB and HUD for making these vital resources available so that we can educate Seattle residents about their fair housing rights.”

The National Fair Housing Media Campaign launched officially on Aug. 17. It will engage and inform Blacks, Latinos, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and other communities about discriminatory housing practices, their rights under the federal Fair Housing Act, and HUD resources.  The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you may file a complaint by contacting Northwest Justice Project at 206-464-1519 (voice), or Seattle Office for Civil Rights at 206-684-4500 (voice), or by contacting HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at (800) 669-9777(voice) or (800) 9279275 (TTY).

Housing discrimination complaints may also be filed at hud.gov/fairhousing.

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Final Women of Color Empowered luncheon

By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Twenty years of recognizing women of color, achieving their dreams and fulfilling the hopes of their communities, is coming to a close.

Sept. 16 will be the very last Women of Color Empowered (WoCE) luncheon.

“I am grateful and proud of the work we have done to showcase and promote women of color in leadership and upcoming rising stars,” said Assunta Ng, WoCE organizer. “So many women have told me they met amazing female role models through our luncheons, benefited from networking, learning, and supporting from one another.”

Since 1996, WoCE has brought together women and men of all backgrounds to celebrate the accomplishments of women of color

and to network and learn from each other. The purpose of this luncheon has always been to highlight the accomplishments of women of color who are trailblazers in their field. More than 550 women have been honored over the past 20 years.

At the final luncheon, Vivian Lee, Ellen Ferguson, Rosa Melendez, Stella Leong, Phyllis G. Kenney, Dawn Mason, Rosa Franklin, and many others, will share how WoCE has enriched their lives and businesses.

Our panelists, who are all past WoCE honorees, include Mary Yu, Washington State Supreme Court Justice, and Lori Matsukawa, KING-TV anchor.  To buy tickets to the final luncheon on Sept.

16, go to nwasianweekly.com/women-of-colorempowered.

Workshop to offer free citizenship application help for Seattle and King County residents The City of Seattle is collaborating with community partners to organize one of Seattle’s largest citizenship workshops on Oct. 15.

A team of volunteer attorneys, paralegals, and interpreters will be able to help all eligible legal permanent residents (green card holders) for free.

Organizers have a goal of getting at least 250 people on the path to citizenship, making it one of the largest workshops of its kind in

Washington state.

Get more information at seattle.gov/iandraffairs/NCC. Organizers also need volunteers, especially attorneys, paralegals, interpreters, and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)accredited representatives.  To volunteer, email elsa.batres-boni@seattle.gov.

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Guangdong National Orchestra of China to make U.S. debut in Seattle Launches contest to help promote traditional Chinese music locally Seattle — The Guangdong National Orchestra of China (GNOC) will make its U.S. debut in Seattle, in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s West Coast visit.

Building on the spirit of cultural exchange embodied in the U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange program, the GNOC will perform two concerts on Sep. 12 and 13 at Benaroya Hall.

Its new program, the Silk Road Melody, was composed

by Chinese composer Zhao Jiping, who is well known for writing the scores of such films as Farewell, My Concubine and Red Sorghum, and as part of Yo-yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.

The concert series is presented as a part of the third annual West Coast “Across the Pacific China Arts Festival,” by the China Arts and Entertainment Group, affiliated with China’s Ministry of Culture.  Buy tickets, starting at $28, at: seattlesymphony.org/ concerttickets/calendar/2016 -2017/benaroyahall/ autumnmelody.

■ world news ANA cancels flights to fix Rolls-Royce engines on Boeing 787 TOKYO (AP) — Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has started grounding Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” flights after detecting problems with their Rolls-Royce engines.

Nine domestic flights were canceled Aug. 26, and others will be canceled through September. ANA says there will be no cancellations on

international routes.

The airline operates a fleet of 50 Dreamliner jets. It has been repairing some of the 37 used on international routes since a problem with the engine was detected in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in February.

ANA spokesman Tetsuya Yokoi said the airline has decided to repair

the 13 aircraft used for domestic flights too.

Yokoi said turbine blades are being replaced due to possible corrosion.

Improved parts being developed by Rolls-Royce won’t be ready until next year, so the planes will be rotated out of service again then. 

Indonesia screens for Zika as Singapore infections mount

Tests after explosion claims slow Galaxy Note 7 deliveries

By NINIEK KARMINI and STEPHEN WRIGHT Associated Press

By YOUKYUNG LEE AP Technology Writer

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is screening travelers from neighboring Singapore for the mosquitoborne Zika virus as the city-state reports a growing number of infections and its first case of a pregnant woman testing positive.

Indonesian Health Ministry spokesman Oscar Primadi said on Sep. 1 that health officials are recommending that the Foreign Ministry issue an advisory against nonessential travel to Singapore, particularly for pregnant women.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung has delayed shipments of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in South Korea for extra quality control testing after reports that batteries in some of the jumbo smartphones exploded while they were being charged.

Samsung said the delay affects only the South Korean market. Local reports that Samsung has stopped shipping the flagship phone are not true, according to company spokeswoman Sophia

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Filipino fishermen find possibly world’s biggest pearl

Spokeswoman Sophia Kim

Kim. Company officials did not reply to questions about how Samsung determined which phones are deemed safe and which require further testing. see GALAXY NOTE 7 on 14

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A tourism official says a Filipino fisherman in western Palawan island has found possibly the world’s biggest pearl, which he had hidden under a bed for 10 years as a lucky charm.

Aileen Amurao, Puerto Princesa city’s tourism officer and the fisherman’s relative, said Aug. 25 the man gave her the 75-pound pearl that’s 2.2 feet long and 1 foot wide for safekeeping. She says she was shocked to learn from the internet that it could be the world’s biggest.

The fisherman, his father and brothers found the irregular-shaped pearl inside a giant clam that stuck to their boat’s anchor when they sought refuge from a squall.

The pearl is displayed in the city hall, and the fisherman will receive a reward from the local government. 

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Las Vegas, Asian investors bet on Sin City’s Chinese tourism

By Sally Ho Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sin City and Asian investors are going all in on Chinese tourism as some of Las Vegas’ latest developments on and off the Strip target Chinese nationals and Chinese-Americans.

The Chinese have been regulars along the resort corridor for decades. Now, officials and developers intent on capitalizing on burgeoning Chinese wealth and AsianAmerican population growth are courting them in a major way.

Nonstop flights from mainland China are planned for the first time, and two Asianthemed casinos will be among the first postrecession additions to Sin City’s glittering skyline.

The new hotel-casinos boast of plans for what some other resorts such as the MGM Grand, Wynn and Venetian have quietly offered for years. Guests will be treated to familiar foods, Chinese-speaking service employees and the table game of choice, baccarat.

“The Chinese do quite enjoy a very Chinese experience. They do gravitate toward Asian amenities. At Wynn Macau, it’s mostly Chinese restaurants and menus in Chinese,” said Alex Bumazhny, gambling analyst with Fitch Ratings.

The Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino is expected to open this fall, and Resorts World Las Vegas is set to begin construction in earnest by year’s end.

By Las Vegas’ standards, Lucky Dragon is a modestly sized property set on 3 acres just off the Strip. It will have 200 hotel rooms and a casino floor spanning 27,000 square feet.

Lucky Dragon executives said the new casino will focus on domestic Chinese gamblers, calling them an underserved niche market made up of Chinese people who live in America’s ethnic enclaves, including local Las Vegans, the reliable weekend hordes from California, and tourists from the Pacific Northwest and East Coast.

The mega resorts catering to Chinese gamblers target “ultra-high-end players,” while the more casual Chinese bettors are

left with more generic amenities designed for “American white people,” said Dave Jacoby, Lucky Dragon’s chief operating officer.

“We’re playing on the existing market that isn’t served well,” Jacoby said.

The developer is a privately held entity known as the Las Vegas Economic Impact Regional Center. The casino is financed with money from Chinese investors through the EB-5 visa program, which grants green cards to foreigners in return for investments of at least $500,000 on job-creating projects.

Lucky Dragon was an easy sell given Las Vegas’ appeal in China, Jacoby said.

For the years-delayed Resorts World on the Strip’s northern end, the blossoming Chinese tourism business will be a bonus by the time it opens, now projected for March 2019.

The $4 billion casino resort property has been in the works since 2013, with an original opening date of 2016. It is planned to have 3,100 rooms and 100,000 square feet of gambling space, along with restaurants and shops spread across its 88-acre site.

Plans for a convention center, panda habitat and 4,000-seat theater are on hold for the initial construction phase.

Resorts World marks the latest entry into the U.S. market for the Malaysia-based Genting Group, which owns resort and casino properties around the world.

Gerald Gardner, the casino’s general counsel and senior vice president of government affairs, said Resorts World expects to build its Las Vegas business through its existing branding among Chinese

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already familiar with its Asian properties. In Sin City, the primary target will be domestic visitors because no other Asian-themed properties exist on the Strip. On the radar, though, is a plan to capture Chinese tourists as they begin to visit in greater numbers.

“The real spikes in Las Vegas revenue occur when several things happen in a short period of time,” Gardner said.

China’s Hainan Airlines announced Aug. 4 that it was seeking final U.S. approval to start nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Beijing. The service is expected to begin in December with flights three days a week at McCarran International Airport. The only other direct flights to or from Asia are offered on a Korean Air route out of Seoul.

Just 16 percent of Las Vegas’ record 42 million tourists in 2015 came from other countries, according to the city’s tourism board. The most recent figures from 2014 also show that while the Chinese account for a large share, travelers from Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom make up the bulk of international visitors.

Officials said Chinese tourists largely have been undercounted because of the lack of nonstop flight service. Those travelers come to Las Vegas after entering the U.S. through other hubs, such as Los Angeles, Seattle or Chicago, according to Joel Chusid, Hainan Airlines’ executive director in the U.S. “The market is there,” Chusid said. “It just hasn’t fully been touched.”

Tourism officials and experts said that although Macau’s casino empire remains a competitor for Las Vegas’ gambling revenue, the new nonstop flight will be a catalyst for the Chinese to see — and spend their money on — other parts of the state and region, such as the Grand Canyon, Lake Tahoe and Death Valley.

“The growth opportunity is just so huge,” said Bethany Drysdale, spokeswoman for the state tourism board, which has deployed marketing efforts in China for more than a decade. “It’s huge for Las Vegas, and since Las Vegas is a gateway to the rest of the state, it’s huge for Nevada.” 

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Honorary Oscar for Jackie Chan

By Sandy Cohen AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The film academy announced Sep.1 that actor Jackie Chan, film editor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Stal- Jackie Chan master and documentarian Frederick Wiseman are getting honorary Academy Awards.

Chan has written, directed, produced and starred in dozens of films, dazzling with his stunts and martial arts. His most recent release is “Skiptrace” with Johnny Knoxville; past credits include the “Rush Hour” series with Chris Tucker, “The Karate Kid” reboot and voicing a monkey in the animated “Kung-Fu Panda” films. Chan has never been nominated for an Oscar and doesn’t make the kind of movies that generally would be nominated.

Filmmaker Edgar Wright cheered the choice on Twitter.

“So pleased The Academy are awarding Jackie Chan with an honorary Oscar this year. The man is a legend of action cinema & its truly deserved,” Wright wrote.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has long presented honorary Oscars to recognize humanitarian work, lifetime achievement, and exceptional contributions to film. Since 2009, the organization has presented those statuettes at a private, untelevised dinner dedicated solely to the recipients. The move has allowed for a broader range of honorees, including comedians (Steve Martin in 2013), stuntmen (Hal Needham in 2012) and this year’s editor and casting director.

Chan will received his Oscar statuette at the eighth annual Governors Awards on Nov. 12. 

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CULTIVATE: A Celebration of Food Justice Danny Woo Garden, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $70/ticket RSVP to bit.ly/DWGparty jwasberg@interimicda.org

9 English Luncheon: Michael Fong, City of Seattle Chief of Staff House of Hong, 409 8th Ave. S., Seattle 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $20 seattlechinesechamber.org

10 FHC presents Vietnam Day Flying Heritage Collection, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

End of Summer BBQ Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle 12 p.m.–3 p.m.

Annual Korean American Coalition’s BBQ Cook-off Seward Park, Seattle 4–7 p.m.

Community Feedback Sessions: International District Nagomi Tea House, 519 6th Ave. S. Ste. 200, Seattle seattleartmuseum.org Ascend Seattle 2016 Gala with Rich Cho, the General Manager of the NBA team Bellevue Club, 11200 SE 6th St., Bellevue 6–9 p.m. ascendseattle.org

11 9th Annual Live Aloha Festival Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

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Women of Color Empowered’s Legacy Celebration: The Final Chapter China Harbor Restaurant, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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15 2016 Asian American Pacific Islander Summit: Celebrating Unity & Civic Engagement Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

2016 EDI Inclusion Fusion The Foundry, 4130 1st Ave. S., Seattle 5–9 p.m. ediorg.org/our-events/ inclusion-fusion

16–18 Swirle Rolled Ice Cream and the Fung Brothers Pop Up! 408 7th Ave. S., Seattle 12 p.m.

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What’s cooking for restaurateur Taylor Hoang

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly As a first generation immigrant from Vietnam, Taylor Hoang is an entrepreneur and restaurateur who started her own business at the age of 21.

With her own mortgage company, Hoang helped immigrants source funds for their loans before she even graduated from college.

Hoang was raised in Vietnam until she was 7 years old and grew up in Everett in a predominantly white community. She graduated with a degree in finance and marketing from the University of Washington Bothell.

A few years later, she started Pho Cyclo Café when she was 27 because she wanted to build a better restaurant network that catered to the general public and not just Asians. Now, there are a total of five Pho Cyclo Cafes around Seattle.

“There are some things that we do with our own dishes with unique flavors that sets us apart from other restaurants. We try to keep an eye on quality, health benefits, and keeping everything really fresh,” she said.

At the time, Hoang explained that there weren’t a lot of Vietnamese restaurants that catered to the mainstream and American palette.

“Growing up with my mom as a restaurateur, I knew other people would enjoy that, so I wanted to bring that same experience to the folks who have never experienced it. I did it in a way that was appealing to the American palette, but tried to keep a lot of cultural significance that told the story of a Vietnamese restaurant and the people behind it,” she explained.

In addition, Hoang worked on consulting projects in Vietnam from 2004 to 2009. Notably, she helped coffee farmers improve their business systems to help them grow better coffee and make more money.

After she moved back to the United States in 2009, she had her first child, which she credits as her proudest moment. Despite being a mother of two now, Hoang continued to work in the restaurant business, but not without challenges.

A new direction

When the 2007 financial crisis took a toll on Hoang’s business, she and her

staff really had to do everything to keep the business together.

“Through that we grew stronger, we were able to innovate and do things that we wouldn’t have done in the past,” she explained.

Hoang said they found ways to be more efficient to streamline operations and labor. For example, they branched out to local catering, participated at local festivals, and thought outside of the box.

“If I have an apple, how do I split this apple up in so many different ways and still be able to make money? That’s how we had to look at our business and make decisions,” she said.

Hoang has had many opportunities to meet amazing people in her life, including professors, mentors, and colleagues. They’ve all had an impact on shaping Hoang’s business outlook, how she treats employees, and how to be successful.

But if she had to pick someone who stands out, it would be Howard Schultz of Starbucks. “He’s an amazing business person and I met him when I was very young. He made a big see HOANG on 12

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By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly

The Rio Olympic Games were memorable for several Asian Pacific Islanders. Notably, Nathan Adrian earned two golds and two bronze medals in the pool. The Bremerton native scored two golds in relay events (4x100 medley relay and 4x100 freestyle relay) as the anchor leg, which also included Michael Phelps. He also won a bronze in the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter freestyle.

Adrian’s mother is from Hong Kong, but grew up in Bremerton before attending the University of California at Berkeley. Adrian received a hero’s welcome in Bremerton last month when he returned in celebration of his Olympic accomplishments. He was driven through town in a convertible to Bremerton High School, where he met fans. Unlike Michael Phelps, Adrian plans to continue competing and will vie for a spot at the next Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2020.

Also in the pool, Lia Neal earned a silver as

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Nathan Adrian

part of the 4x100 freestyle relay. Neal, who is African American and Chinese American, is a swimmer at Stanford University.

Michael Phelps had a great Olympics in the last one of his career, as he won five

gold medals and one silver. Notably, the sole silver he won was in the 100-meter butterfly, where he was edged out by Singapore’s Joseph Schooling. Although he competed for Singapore, Schooling attends

the University of Texas at Austin and is a member of the Longhorns swim team.

Fencers Gerek Meinhardt and Alexander Massialas won bronze medals in men’s team foil. The 26-year-old Meinhardt is a consultant at Deloitte. A Taiwanese American, Meinhardt was introduced to the sport by his mother from the recommendation of Alexander Massialas’ mother.

Massialas, also Taiwanese American, was a favorite to earn a medal this year after being the youngest member of the 2012 team. Massialas made out with a bronze, although he likely would have wanted an individual medal as well.

The U.S. Volleyball team earned a bronze medal in Rio and Micah Christenson, Kawika Shoji, and Erik Shoji were on the team. The men’s team suffered a devastating 5-set loss to Italy that propelled the Italians to the gold medal game. Team USA had to recover from the setback and play in the bronze medal game. Fortunately, Team USA bounced back to defeat Russia for the bronze medal. It was the first Olympic medal for the trio of volleyball players. see LAYUP DRILL on 15

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The mundane Olympics

By Wayne Chan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Now that the Rio Olympics are behind us, I think this is a perfect moment to take stock of many of the brilliant performances, as well as how the entire Olympic movement can play a part in our own daily lives.

It just seems to me that with every gold medal, with every stunning finish, with every amazing physical achievement we all witnessed in Rio, there are also times when all of us who aren’t Olympically inclined can celebrate accomplishments of our own, with or without the medals hanging around our necks.

Take Michael Phelps as an example. I’m

as astounded as anyone that he pulled in another five gold medals to go along with the 18 gold medals he’s already won. Was that feat, as impressive as it was, really that more amazing than the five times I had to go back to Home Depot because I kept getting the wrong tub spout to replace in my kid’s bathtub?

How, you ask, could that be as big an accomplishment as Michael Phelp’s swimming?

Well, did Michael Phelps stub his toe while trying to unscrew the old tub spout?

Did Michael Phelps have to endure the puzzled stares of the Home Depot folks wondering why I kept buying a new tub see WAYNE on 12

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Emery All Stars program teaches kids about 9-1-1

More than 5,000 9-1-1 calls are made every day in King County and only about half are for actual emergencies. With interactive activities, King County’s new Emery All Stars program helped kids at the Chinese Information and Service Center in King County learn all about the when, how, and where of calling 9-1-1.

“You never know when you’re going to have to call. Emergencies are unexpected events and happen to people of all ages.

That’s why we want to make sure that all residents of King County know how to call 9-1-1,” said Kayreen Lum, program manager III at King County E-911.

In 2015, Emery the Emergency Penguin launched his very own storybook, Emery and the Ice Carnival, aimed at teaching

preschoolers about the do’s and don’ts when calling 9-1-1. This year, Emery All Stars program reached kids ages 6-10 with new, engaging activities at four participating organizations’ summer programs, including El Centro de la Raza, Southwest Youth and Family Services, Chinese Information and Service Center, and Somali Youth and Family Club.

Tips for parents

Old, disconnected phones are often given to children as toys, but even without service, the phones can still dial 9-1-1.

When children accidentally call, this ties up the 9-1-1 line and takes away from see 911 on 13

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China and U.S. need to sharpen their wits

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the two Washingtons last year, he received red-carpet welcomes — first from Gov. Jay Inslee in our state, and then later, from President Obama in D.C. On Sept. 3, President Obama, visiting China for the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, got a different reception. No rolling staircase. No red carpet. No receiving line from the dignitaries of Hangzhou or Chinese officials. No ceremony. Nothing. Obama had to emerge from a (seldom-used) door in the belly part of the plane. Later, a Chinese official and the U.S. official had a tense exchange.

I was part of the about 20-member welcoming committee

last September, witnessing the fanfare that our state had prepared to welcome Xi at Paine Field. Our state had spent over $1 million just for Xi’s security, in addition to other expenses during his visit. So I was surprised when I read the recent headlines, “Obama’s China visit off to a bumpy start,” “Confrontations Flare as Obama’s Traveling Party Reaches China,” “Rocky Start,” or “No red carpet treatment for Obama at G20.”

What scares China?

President Obama’s presence, and him bringing an entourage of journalists, makes China nervous.

Lately, China has been increasingly sensitive to media coverage, especially if it’s critical or shows them in a bad light. It has tightened control measures by blacklisting foreign media and journalists who report stories deemed less flattering to China, threatening them, barring them from entering the country, denying them press credentials, and even arresting a few.

With the G20 Summit being held in China, that country presumed, “In China, you do as the Chinese do.” A shouting match, caught on video, broke out between a presidential press aide and a Chinese official. The man demanded that the journalists, who wanted to capture Obama’s arrival, not come anywhere near the president. When the aide explained that it was customary for U.S. journalists to accompany the American leader upon arrival to a foreign destination and film the proceedings, the Chinese official appeared to get rather worked up, and shouted, “This is our country! This is our airport!”

Is this Xi’s order? Or simply, the action of rogue Chinese officials?

This is not the first time Chinese guards have been unfriendly to U.S. aides who were meeting with high-level Chinese officials. One U.S. aide told me that she was pushed outside the locked door during a meeting a few years ago.

How to interpret China’s actions

You might consider China’s actions rude. The fact is, China is paranoid towards outside media, period. It might be one of the most powerful countries in the world, but its desire to hide its weaknesses and flaws is insurmountable.

Its repeated argument is that one cannot compare China to the West. Chinese people are not ready for democracy and transparency.

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By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The line extended for 10 downtown city blocks around Everett’s Xfinity Arena on Aug. 30.

Thousands of Trump supporters were there for a rally — confirmed just days prior — by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Some people began lining up at 2 a.m.

Trump claimed the crowd was a record for the arena.

I went there with the goal of finding local Asian American supporters who were willing to go on the record. Supporters I have communicated with in the past backed out from voicing their views because they say they received death threats, or feared that they would lose their jobs, or that people would boycott their businesses. I felt a little apprehensive at first. An Asian woman, alone, among people reputed to be hateful toward non-whites. I scanned the crowd and walked the entire length of the line — looking at faces. The crowd was overwhelmingly white. I spotted a handful of Latinos, Blacks, and Asians.

Out of the eight people or groups of Asians I felt comfortable approaching, only three agreed to be interviewed. One

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of the willing participants was Junryo Miyashita, a retired college professor from Olympia, and until now, a lifelong Democrat. My apprehension faded once I started a conversation with this friendly, yet passionate, gentleman.

“Who did you vote for the last time?” I

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asked. “Obama — that was a big mistake!” said Miyashita. “[Trump] is not a regular Republican.

He’s against the establishment, more common sense, and much more neutral,” said Miyashita, who was born in Japan.

He said he voted for Barack Obama the last time because he thought Obama would back a so-called single-payer health care system, in which the government pays for care for all citizens, similar to Canada.

“Our health care is a mess.” Now Miyashita — who has never voted for a Republican — is voting for Trump, believing that the GOP nominee will back a single-payer system.

Miyashita’s friend, who was standing in line with him, agreed.

“Obamacare is no good,” said Li Zhou, a nurse from Bremerton and native of China.

In her profession, Zhou said she comes across people daily who struggle to meet their high deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

She’s an Independent now jumping on the Trump train.

“Don’t listen to those news reports,” Zhou said about accusations that Trump is a racist. “CNN, MSNBC … they make me sick.” “[Trump] hires Blacks, Latinos. He’s

Photo credit: Patty Fong

By Patty Fong, DJ/Host KBCS 91.3 FM I live near the Chinatown/International District (ID). I do not wish to speak against the homeless.

Rather, I want to advocate for the community I live near, shop in, and otherwise enjoy being in — to speak up

for this community and our concerns and rights, too. Because we too need aggressive, effective advocates like Real Change, Columbia Legal Services, and the ACLU. This summer, unauthorized camps sprung up under I-5 along Jackson and King streets.

Eventually, they created huge piles of trash. see FONG on 15

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By The-Anh Nguyen For Northwest Asian Weekly

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color blind.”

Zhou said she believes accounts of people who have known Trump for 20, 30, 40-plus years, not the media.

“The people who know him well all say he’s fair, that he’s a gentleman.” According to Zhou, that is not the case with Trump’s rival, Hillary Clinton.

Susan Chung Warner of Seattle said she doesn’t believe Trump is a racist either.

“He’s right off the cuff and he’s not a professional politician,” said Warner, who moved to the United States from Korea.

Warner believes that while Trump doesn’t always say the right things, she chalks it up to his passion and his “big picture of wanting to make America great again.”

“My dad worked very hard. He lived the American Dream,” said Warner.

“We should be grateful for the country that we live in.”

Whether you agree with them or not, I applaud their willingness to come forth, identify who they are, and spell out their beliefs in a friendly manner. And it’s always great to witness citizens exercising their right to vote. 

My name is The-Anh Nguyen, I have been a Seattle resident for the past 23 years. My family settled here under a Humanitarian Operation Program for Viet Namese people. Like most newly arrived families, my folks immediately went to work and school. I thought my parents were remarkable and amazing in how they found the courage to move across the world, to a new country, with three young children, and a few hundred dollars to their name, in hopes of a better future. Their bravery inspired me to share this story with you.

Oh, by the way, the actual correct spelling for Viet Nam is not “Vietnam.” We would like it to be seen as two words.

My parents met just right before the Viet Nam War ended. My dad spent an indeterminate sentence in a re-education camp (prison camps for political prisoners, operated by the Communist government of Viet Nam following the end of the Viet Nam War). My mother stayed true to her husband for six straight years — two of those years without any news of his well being. My siblings and I were born after his release. Prior to leaving Viet Nam, our

house was burned down to the ground.

Most of our suitcases were destroyed in the fire and what we had left to carry was light.

The United States of America appeared colorful in the comics of “Tintin,” but in reality it was not. Seattle was so dark and gloomy upon my first sighting through the back seat window of a Toyota Camry one rainy day on June 10, 1993. The sky was gray and the seemingly unfriendly mood of people matched their dark clothing and buildings. Where were the vibrant colors that my Viet Nam was painted with? The people of Viet Nam smiled more and our buildings were painted in many bright colors.

Let’s fast forward a few months after we moved to Seattle. In 1994, our rent was $300 and our family could barely afford it. Miraculously, we managed to fit six people into a living room, divided with shower curtains, makeshift bedrooms and we rented out one bedroom in our two bedroom home to a single working man who we called “uncle Thanh.” Uncle Thanh was rarely home. He hardly spoke any English and chased one restaurant job after another. The jobs that were available see VIET NAMESE-NESS on 13

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television cameras from the moment he landed on U.S. soil, strolling the red carpet, while blocking U.S. media from going near. The Chinese required the U.S. media to be confined to a faraway stand (claiming security reasons). My friends sent me photos of me greeting Xi on the red carpet. They were not taken by my friends, but by China’s CCTV, who were two feet away from Xi and his wife. And it was a big group of Chinese journalists, not just one or two people, blocking American photographers from taking good close-up photos of China’s first couple. No U.S. media made a big deal about the unfair treatment.

What the United States didn’t expect was China not reciprocating when Obama went to China. In reality, it was a snub to Obama.

However, Obama was gracious about it, not wanting to distract from his agenda.

American television stations broadcast several positive stories of Xi’s activities in Washington state and D.C. last year. Cover-

HOANG from 7 impression on me and I looked up to him as a business leader. Seeing how he paved the path to building this coffee conglomerate has been amazing,” she explained.

Like any entrepreneur, Hoang has taken a lot of risks in her life. The biggest risk she’s taken was the executive director role of the Ethnic Business Coalition.

Hoang had never run a nonprofit before and there was a lot to take into consideration, including the different dynamics.

Along with other business owners in Seattle, they formed the Ethnic Business Coalition in 2013 to help grow and sustain ethnic and immigrant-owned businesses in the area. Together, the coalition worked to address the $15 minimum wage policy.

“We recognized the need for a nonprofit organization to help provide resources and work that’s really relevant and effective for small ethnic businesses. The mission is to provide support, create visibility, and provide a voice for small ethnic-owned businesses in the city of Seattle,” she explained.

On average, the organization works with around 150 businesses each year, and provides various programs and services to business owners all over Seattle.

“Trying to balance everything is challenging. It’s a good thing, but at the same time, it could take a toll on you,” she

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U.S. media confined to this podium.

Chinese media surrounding Xi, blocking the view for U.S. media.

age of Obama’s visit to China would be minimal, aside from the few group photos with other world leaders. Every story will have a Chinese angle, since most Chinese media outlets are state-owned.

China wants to control all the media coverage on the summit. But the shouting match that nearly escalated into a fight between a Chinese official and American aide reflects badly on Xi, since he is the leader of the host country. China paid over 2 million residents of Hangzhou to leave the city and take a va-

cation during the G20 summit to reduce traffic congestion and enhance security.

Money, it now appears, may not have been well spent for China, seeing that the initial headlines around the world, about the G20, were negative.

explained.

Hoang will continue to stay busy because she has plans to open four more restaurants that are different from Pho Cyclo Café. She’s in the process of developing two that are slated for 2017 openings.

“It will be a different concept with some Southeast Asian flavors, concentrating on Vietnamese food, in an American family café type setting on the Eastside,” she said.

As a first generation immigrant to the United States, Hoang knows firsthand that nothing is handed to you. Hard work and dedication was instilled in Hoang at a young age.

“My mother was dedicated to her family and was head of the family. She took care of everyone, was very giving, and accepting of other people. She had a huge influence on who I am today in terms of work ethic and the way I treat people. If you put in the time and sweat, you will achieve your dreams, goals, and mission in life. It all depends on putting in a lot of hard work and dedication into what you do,” she said.  Taylor Hoang will be an honoree at the Northwest Asian Weekly’s Technology and Innovation Awards. The event is on Oct. 7 at China Harbor Restaurant from 6–9 p.m.

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A lesson from Chinese history

Around 500 B.C. in Chinese history of the Warring States period, Yen Ying, an ambassador of Chai, was visiting Chu state.

Yen was a short man with sharp wits. Chu’s

WAYNE from 9 spout and coming back half an hour later to return that same spout for another?

Did Michael Phelps have to indignantly shout, “We don’t need Dave! I can fix this thing!” when my wife said they should ask his extremely handy neighbor Dave to fix the tub instead?

I don’t think so! If the next Olympics ever has a “Persistence in Home Improvement Competition,” I’d better start lining up sponsorships now.

Then there’s the basketball competition.

Now, I’m not saying that the U.S. Men’s Basketball team winning their third gold medal in a row isn’t impressive, because it is. Having said that, this is a game that was created in the United States and played by guys who are all extremely tall and who already make millions of dollars playing the game professionally here at home.

If those are the rules for starting up an Olympic sport, I’d like to start a campaign to create an Olympic event called, “Spotting the gopher before it tears up your wife’s prized petunias using a hose and a pair of binoculars.” Show me that on an Olympic program and I’ll show you a gold medal winner right then and there.

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competitions don’t make any sense, let me remind you of the following REAL Olympic sport — the biathlon. This is a sport in the winter Olympics where athletes ski for long distances and then stop to shoot at a target. If they miss the target, they have to ski a penalty loop before they can shoot again. Much like going back to Home Depot for buying the wrong spout, wouldn’t you say?

Anyways, why would you combine cross country skiing and rifle shooting in the first place? I mean, if that makes sense, why don’t we have an Olympic competition called “The Javelin Hop,” where you first throw a javelin and then play a quick game of hopscotch? Or how about “The Volleyball Dig,” where players play a quick sand volleyball match and then pick up shovels to dig for clams?

My “Tub Spout Replacement” competition doesn’t seem so weird now, does it?

Congratulations to all the Olympians.

You’ve earned your glory. But if they ever add more events to the competition, I’ve got my hose and binoculars ready and rarin’ to go. 

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guards tried to humiliate Yen and refused to let him enter through the main door. Instead, guards asked Yen to crawl through a small door for dogs.

“I am not the ambassador to visit a dog’s country,” said Yen, implying that if Chu forced him to use the small door, Chu would admit that it was indeed a dog country. Unwillingly, the guards let Yen in through the main door, after consulting their king.

Next time, the United States needs to deploy shrewd and crafty Mandarin-speaking envoys, with the ability to exercise humor on their feet like Yen Ying, to defuse tension and problem-solve.

As for those Chinese security guards, they simply follow orders from someone who is incapable of understanding the true meaning of diplomacy and being diplomatic.

Shame, shame, shame on both sides! 

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It was not a bad thing to have a full house growing up. I came from sleeping on the floor with 25 other cousins in Viet Nam, to having my own curtain in a private section of the living room. When I look back, I miss those days because someone was always home, and we used space efficiently. Both my parents worked multiple jobs in Seattle they also attended ESL classes in between jobs and I would see them only on the weekends. My grandmother was the primary caregiver so my parents didn’t have to worry about the monthly day care bills.

My folks focused on learning just enough English to become teacher assistants in the morning. In the afternoon, they were janitors for the 5th Avenue Theatre, in Seattle, and on the

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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that remembrances be given to the following community nonprofit organizations:

International District Emergency Center: P.O. Box 14103, Seattle, WA 98114

The late Donnie Chin devoted his life to IDEC, training youth, and coordinating neighborhood safety and emergency services, as he was doing when he was killed by gunfire a year ago. During the past year, Uncle Bob led efforts to bring Chin’s killer to justice.

InterIm CDA: 310 Maynard Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104

This is the first Chinatown-International District organization that Uncle Bob started back in the early 1970s.

In addition to building affordable housing and finding creative ways to preserve and develop the Chinatown/ID, InterIm spawned many community organizations from the Asian Counseling and Referral Services, to the International Community Health Services, to the ID Housing Alliance, as well as IDEC. Uncle Bob was executive director or interim E.D. at least four times over the decades.

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MEMORIES OF BOB SANTOS Dorothy Wong, Chinese Information and Service Center executive director: I heard about “Uncle Bob” Santos when I first arrived in Seattle in 1993. I am not one to “hero worship.” I prefer to meet them in person in the flesh to see how he/she will treat me, especially as a newcomer to the scene. From the get-go, Bob was not someone who puffed his chest to proclaim how important he was. He was engaging, down-to-earth, and funny, and he noticed all of the little things that happened around him. During a most difficult moment in my life, Bob gave generously of his time to help out. He assessed the situation quickly and outlined the likely outcomes. His sense of humor was always there and helped to lighten up what for me was a trying time. What I really appreciated about Bob was that he leveraged whatever influence and power he had to address longstanding needs in the community, such as his stint as Region X Representative of HUD. I loved how he opened the federal buildings as a shelter for the homeless during the winter months. The greater his influence, the more resources he could harness, so to speak. He never really “retired.” He was always out in the community — talking, planning, and organizing. We all hoped that he

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weekends, they worked at a friend’s laundromat. They also made time on the weekends to attend church with us.

In 1997, my parents bought our first family home for $70,000 — four years after arriving to America and even before we earned our citizenship! It took them till 2003 to pay off that home, then they purchased their second home, and paid it off in 2008.

With the gentrification of Columbia City’s neighborhood, the new developments, foreign investors, and roughly 19 cranes filling the city’s skyline, this city is growing out of control and is now overwhelmingly unaffordable. The oncediverse 98118 zip code is losing its footing.

In 1997, my dad had to quit college to get a full time job, so my mother could continue college. He was a public official prior to the war, and after the war, he became an attorney.

He is also fluent in English and French. I have no doubt that my father would’ve had a successful career if he was able to finish college. However, I believe that he chose to become a

janitor because of the benefits that came along with having full time job. He wanted better security and ensured that we had medical coverage. My parents shared many sacrifices, for our better future.

Their blood, sweat, and tears were eventually rewarded by all of their children graduating with at least a bachelor’s degree.

We are now all career oriented people and homeowners. My parents have worked their entire lives and contributed greatly to the City of Seattle, but with the increase of property taxes and utilities will they be able to afford a retirement here? By themselves, no! The City of Seattle it is now a congested and an expensive city that favors millennials and gentrifies the rest.

As for my parents, my siblings and I have their backs because of the “Asian Retirement System.” There are no true retirement systems overseas, so parents invest heavily into their children, so when the parents are unable, their children are. 

would always be there, even as he became more frail. It is a huge loss in the community with his passing.

Fred Yee, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Seattle Lodge board secretary: I have known Uncle Bob since the early 1970s. He was a pioneer and an inspirational community leader. We will miss him very much.

Elaine Chu, Seattle Foundation philanthropic advisor: My dad works at Tai Tung Restaurant and every time I saw Uncle Bob, he would say, “Hey Elaine. Tell your dad Tai Tung is my favorite restaurant.” He had his birthday and Thanksgiving there every year. That was the thing about Uncle Bob. You were family to him because he would not only remember you, but everything about you!

What I learned from Bob was leadership — being able to connect with everyone and become a change agent together. I learned presence — your community wants to physically see you, not a voice on paper or phone. And I learned purpose — there are inequities — what do you want to change? For this, thank you, Uncle Bob. RIP. Carolyn Kelly, former Seattle Times president: He was such a terrific person. He loved to cook, and Jane and I were lucky enough to have him cook for us on his amazing stove (custom AGA maybe? Anyway, amazing). He did everything with such warmth and love. To me, he was such a role model for how you can live your life with a passion for social justice and equity, and still not give in to bitterness, but live life with light, love and joy, and a little bit of karaoke! He’ll be missed so much.

Tim Otani, Union Bank vice president: Bob could see the current needs of the [ID], while understanding the historical factors causing those conditions, and developed effective strategies for meeting those needs. He was a true visionary who could look decades ahead to see a better tomorrow. I’m glad to be able to have known him as a friend. His proud legacy will live on.

Ming-Ming Tung Edelman, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Seattle Lodge president: I am aware of many of his efforts and accomplishments in creating a better community for the Seattle Chinatown-International District. He will be greatly missed by all in the community.

reason you need emergency help. Tell the call taker what type of help you need: police, fire, or medics.

3. Give your name and phone number.

9-1-1 call takers will need your name and number in case your call is dropped, and emergency responders will also use it if they need to contact you.

4. Stay on the line. You may be asked a series of questions even after emergency responders have been dispatched. Follow the instructions from the 9-1-1 call taker and don’t hang up until told to do so, unless there is a threat to your safety. 

Ellen M. Abellera, former Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) executive director: In the 1990s when I was president of the Filipino American Political Action Group of Washington (FAPAGOW), Sound Transit announced a light rail transit plan that would affect the Filipino Community Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Way. FAPAGOW and the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) asked for a dialogue with Sound Transit. When that day came, the speakers were seated at a table getting ready.

Somebody nudged my arm and it was Uncle Bob. “Ellen, I wanted to be part of the panel and I want to be the first speaker.” I replied, “By all means Uncle Bob, you will be the first to speak.” With a wide grin, he sat beside me and he delivered a very compelling speech in favor of the FCS! After his speech, he left and patted me on my back and said, “You are doing good” and he left with the same grin on his face. 

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GALAXY NOTE 7 from 4 The company said it is investigating the reports of phones catching fire and exploding. South Korea’s Yonhap News said five or six explosions were reported by consumers. It cited pictures of severely damaged phones shared in local online communities, social media and YouTube. The photos and accounts could not immediately be verified.

There were no confirmed reports of any injuries.

It is unusual for Samsung to confirm a delay in sales of a device. The company said the testing would not delay the

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Note 7’s launch Sep. 1 in Chinese online markets, and did not say if those phones are different from the ones sold in South Korea.

Battery problems are not unusual during the early production of a new smartphone, but the latest explosion claims dented investor sentiment.

“It is an unexpected issue and until the cause is confirmed, a short-term impact is inevitable,” Eo Kyu-jin, an analyst at eBEST Investment & Securities, said in a report.

The Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is the latest iteration of Samsung’s Note series that feature a giant screen and a

ZIKA from 4 Singapore on Aug. 31 said it had identified 22 new Zika cases in one particular area of the city and its first case involving a pregnant woman.

Zika has mild effects for most people but doctors believe infection during pregnancy can result in babies with small heads, which is known as microcephaly, and other serious developmental disorders. Singapore had 155 cases as of Aug. 31.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising travelers to Singapore to take precautions such as protecting themselves against mosquito bites, and because the virus can also be sexually transmitted, to use condoms or not have sex.

Primadi said thermal imaging equipment to detect abnormal body temperatures was installed at eight Indonesian ports with routes serving Singapore, including the capital Jakarta’s airport.

He said travelers will also be given a health questionnaire so they will recognize symptoms and know to immediately report to health authorities.

On Sep. 1, Malaysia’s Health Ministry said a 58-year-old

stylus. The Note series smartphones are one of the most expensive lineups released by Samsung and usually inherit designs and features of the Galaxy S series that debut in the spring. Samsung also added an iris scanner to the Note 7, which lets users unlock the phone by detecting patterns in the eyes.

Samsung launched the Note 7 on Aug. 19 in some markets, including South Korea and the U.S. Even before the issue of battery explosions emerged, supplies were not keeping up with higher-than-expected demand for the smartphone. 

woman who traveled to Singapore had become that country’s first Zika case.

Health Minister S. Subramaniam said the woman and her husband visited Singapore for three days from Aug. 19. The woman developed a rash a week after her return and later tested positive for Zika in her urine, he said. Her daughter in Singapore tested positive for Zika on Aug. 30.

“We can conclude that it is rather easy to get infected by the virus when visiting places that has outbreak, including Singapore,” he said. “Proactive action from the community can help stop the spread of Zika virus in Malaysia.”

Subramaniam said the virus was believed to be imported from Singapore because the woman started experiencing symptoms on the same day as her daughter.

The ministry has started control activities such as eliminating mosquito breeding sites and fog spraying in her residential area and other places that the patient had visited.

Indonesia has not yet reported any local Zika infections but an Indonesian woman in Singapore is among those infected there. 

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Predictions and advice for the week of September 10–16

By Sun Lee Chang Rat — A last minute reworking isn’t as simple as it seems. It might not be worth the trouble to reopen a completed project.

Dragon — Although you are eager to make progress, you recognize that it takes time and commitment to get there.

Monkey — Thinking big isn’t that much of a challenge for you. However, some occasions call for a more subtle touch.

Ox — Your candor could be greeted with hesitation at first, but you will soon win over those whose confidence you seek.

Snake — You have reached a point where you must decide where your priority is. Choose wisely, for it will have lasting repercussions.

Rooster — While you can’t fit in everything that you want, advance planning can help you incorporate a good deal of it.

Tiger — Steer clear of certain topics if you wish to avoid controversy. There is no reason to venture where no gain is to be had.

Horse — An exceptional opportunity could be missed if you are not paying attention. Stay engaged for it could reap substantial rewards.

Rabbit — Do things appear to be going your way today? You are on a roll, so make the most of this streak of luck.

Goat — An awkward introduction need not set the tone for what is to follow. Leave it behind and show who you really are.

Dog — Is the third time the charm? Although you have been at this game for a while, your perseverance could finally get you what you have been after.

Pig — There is an order of operations that you should follow. Skipping ahead isn’t advisable when it leaves you exposed.

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.

FONG from 11

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LAYUP DRILL from 8

Hyun Gyu Lim

Corner for UFC fighter lobs racial taunts and opponent

Overt racism is something that should not be tolerated in sports.

However, a recent UFC card picked up on some racist comments made by the corner for Michael Perry when he faced Hyun Gyu Lim this past July. The day before the fight at a promotional event where the fighters face each other, Perry faked a handshake with Lim and withdrew it once Lim extended his own hand.

Instead, Perry put up his fists as if to taunt Lim. This is immature, but tolerated in MMA, despite the fact that most fighters respect one another.

On the night of the fight, camera audio picked up someone in his corner yelling to Perry, “He’s got nothing for you, Mike. He can’t even open his motherf****** eyes, boy.” Lim is Korean. Clearly, the “open his eyes” statement was directed at Lim. The person who made the statement, Alex Nicholson, is also an MMA fighter.

He admitted on Twitter to making the comments and apologized.

Perry defended the racial taunts

HANJIN from 1 empty containers and exports after the Aug. 31 announcement.

Hanjin and other shipping companies across the world have been impacted by a decline in trade in recent years.

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stating, “I don’t believe there was any harm intended.” The UFC stated it would look into the situation. Thus far, no punishment has been handed out to Nicholson, Perry, or anyone from his team.

In fact, Perry, who won the fight against Lim, was rewarded with another fight coming up in October.

Lim, thus far, has not issued a statement about the racist taunt.

To utter racist comments and then apologize citing the “heat of the moment” is a flawed excuse.

It’s clear that the racism with these individuals seeps into their mind and is the first thing that comes when denouncing an opponent.

Their mindset must be, “this Oriental (yes, I’m projecting their bigotry) has slanted eyes, I’m going to make fun of him.” While we cannot cure racism, we can curb it. The UFC should have done something immediately. Instead, they are sitting on their hands.

Perhaps, the UFC should open its eyes about racism.  Jason can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

Ports Alliance says she isn’t sure of the long term impacts, but that shipping lines are losing billions of dollars.

Hanjin once provided most of the Port of Portland’s container cargo service before leaving the port in February 2015. 

They soon moved their belongings onto the sidewalk, blocking the right-of-way.

I saw people urinating right on the sidewalk. I heard of drugs blatantly being dealt here.

I didn’t see outreach workers. I didn’t see garbage collection. I didn’t see toilets being provided. I didn’t see anyone making sure the public right-of-way was kept clear, so people could walk unimpeded on the sidewalk. I didn’t see anyone there to prevent public urination or defecation or drug dealing.

Getting the City to at least pick up the garbage took a frustratingly long time. Volunteers from the ID had to pick up some of this garbage until then.

It seemed that these horrible and unacceptable conditions, for everyone, would go on and on. No one was doing anything effectively, even in the face of obvious hygiene, sanitation, and public safety and legal violations.

No one should have to live this way.

I am against the proposed restrictions on sweeps. I believe these restrictions will do little to help anyone.

Had they been in place this summer, the misery of all would have been prolonged, delayed, and might have even become permanent.

The City’s proposals do nothing to ensure that all parties’ concerns are addressed humanely, effectively, or appropriately. From our community’s standpoint, they are basic: hygiene, sanitation, public safety, unimpeded and safe right-of-way, and abiding by the law.

I took pictures of the camps and the problems they caused on the streets.

They demonstrate that this sad situation must not happen again in the ID. In the rush to advocate for rights, let’s not forget that there is more than one side to this story when it comes to homelessness. 

LIN from 1

his freshman year in high school, he decided to move to Southern California where his older sister was attending the University of California, Santa Barbara. Lin wanted a chance to play baseball and a big part of coming to the United States was to learn the game and have an opportunity to play.

Leaving his parents, who live in Taiwan, and without firm knowledge of the English language, Lin spent his first year in the United States as a high school sophomore learning to adjust to the language and culture. He also adjusted to living with a host family in Orange County, Calif.

As a catcher, Lin had to communicate with pitchers and others on the field. Thus, he pushed himself to learn English.

Lin used humor to overcome any barriers and became one of the more outgoing players on the Juniperro Serra baseball team.

He spent this summer in Taiwan and will start at Arizona State this fall. 

With Lin going to school, it means that the Mariners will not retain his rights unless they draft him again.

The Mariners pick made Lin the first Taiwaneseborn player drafted in the MLB draft.

His 3 years of play in high school was enough to draw the eyes of major league scouts. Lin helped his team into the high school baseball playoffs in Southern California.

He was named a 2016 Rawlings-Perfect Game honorable mention All-American. The 6-foot2 inch, 200 pound Lin would have made a great addition to the Mariners, but as a late-round draft pick, it was likely he would have spent the next several years in the minor leagues before having the opportunity to play for the Mariners.

By passing on the Mariners, Lin can only improve his draft status with time in college.

Lin grew up playing baseball in Taiwan, as he saw his father toss the ball around. He became drawn to the sport and found it to be his passion. After

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“[Washington state has] one of the highest unemployment rates in America. People in Seattle don’t know that,” said Bryant. “That’s because right here (Seattle), the unemployment rate is 4 percent.”

Bryant wants to bring companies and jobs outside of the urban area. “Let’s spread out the growth.” He said this will benefit the urban area since “there’s a limit to how many people we can put in here and still expect our traffic to move.”

a volunteer and night manager at the St. James Cathedral Winter Shelter in Seattle. It’s an issue that is close to his heart.

“You can’t separate the collapse of the mental health system from the homeless issue,” said Bryant. “We need to get these people the primary mental care that they need. That’s not just a function of spending more because we have doubled the amount we have spent on homelessness under Governor Inslee and homelessness has gone up. Clearly throwing more money at it is not working.”

So what’s the solution? Bryant referred to a project called Quixote Village in Olympia.

The Village consists of 30 tiny cottages, a large vegetable garden, and a community building that contains showers, laundry facilities, a communal kitchen, and living and dining space.

Bryant said residents get a mailbox, which means they have an address they can include on a job application. “They contribute one-third of whatever they earn towards their rent. They’re now beginning to earn their own way and get established and get a job. And they’re making that transition into more permanent housing. That’s exactly what we need to be doing.”

Speaking of traffic …

Diversity in his staff

BRYANT from 1 trade more than I do.”

Bryant studied trade and diplomacy at Georgetown University. After college, he worked on trade issues for Governors John Spellman and Booth Gardner.

“I was in China in 1985 when it was not the powerhouse it is today. I’ve gone back repeatedly over the past few decades and watched China grow. And I’ve done business in China,” said Bryant. “That’s an invaluable experience for a governor, given how important a trading partner China is with Washington state.”

Unemployment

“Transportation is different for everyone,” said Bryant. “In urban areas, they mean traffic and traffic congestion. If you go to other parts of the state, it means infrastructure that’s falling apart — roads and bridges deteriorating.”

A common theme

Education is one issue, Bryant said, that transcends all communities.

“People are concerned that the quality of education their kids are getting is not the same as they got, particularly in rural or poorer neighborhoods. Those kids don’t have access to the same programs as kids in wealthier school districts.”

Homelessness and mental health

Before he ever ran for office, Bryant said he was

Bryant told the Northwest Asian Weekly that he will hire AAPIs on his staff for upper and executive-level jobs. Currently, he has eight campaign staff members, including four women, one of whom is a Latina, but no AAPIs. A recent Elway poll showed Bryant trailing Inslee by 12 points. Elway said that was the exact same margin in April, the last time it polled. It also resembles Inslee’s recent 49.3 to 38.33 Aug. 2 primary lead.

And Bryant might have a tough go with GOP voters. While some voters favor a candidate who doesn’t endorse Trump, 38 percent of Republicans surveyed won’t support a Republican who disavowed Trump.  Ruth can be reached at editor@nwasianweekly.com.

HOMELESS from 1 cleaning up homeless encampments. The “30-day” legislation proposes that the city must wait 30 days before doing a sweep. Currently, the city provides a 72-hour notice to people in the encampments before removing them and must also offer social services.

Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez, who seconded the legislation which was proposed last month by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and homeless advocates, said it’s been almost one year since Mayor Ed Murray declared a state of emergency on homelessness. “The status quo is not okay,” said Gonzalez.

The City of Seattle said there has been 441 encampment sweeps since that emergency declaration last November.

During public comment, representatives from ID opposed to the legislation, said that crime in the neighborhood is connected to homelessness.

Felicity Wang, owner of Asian Pacific Tours and Travel on Jackson street, moved from Bellevue to the ID 16 years ago. She said the move has been good, until recently.

Wang said the homeless has negatively affected her business and sense of security.

David Leong, Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce president, said from a safety standpoint, the ID has a lot of silent victims, especially senior citizens.

“They can’t protect themselves.

So they’re having to resort to carrying an extra few dollars [in case]

they get approached,” said Leong.

“They’re 80, 90 years old. They offer food — some of the folks say ‘we don’t want food. We want your money.’ So this is becoming a huge safety problem.”

Sue-May Eng, instructor of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team, said, “We have firsthand knowledge of how fast encampments can grow and the amount of negative and criminal activity such as assaults, robberies, drug dealing and prostitution that can occur, as well as the hazardous waste such as garbage, urine, feces, used condoms, and used hypodermic needles that can accumulate in 30 days.”

Eighteen different ID businesses have signed letters to the council, opposing the 30-day encampment eviction notice.

The letter, in part, stated that to “increase the encampment eviction wait period from 3 days to 30 days would destroy our neighborhood economically.”

Councilmember Tim Burgess, the lone dissenting vote, said, “This would give a new right to camp on public property, makes encampment removal nearly impossible.”

He said the proposed ordinance is not the “balanced approach the people of Seattle deserve.”

Councilmember Bruce Harrell said the Sept. 6 vote only pushes the ordinance to committee. It does not put rules into practice.

Herbold said the bill is not perfect, but it’s a start.  Ruth Bayang can be reached at editor@nwasianweekly.com.

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