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OCTOBER 15 – OCTOBER 21, 2016
34 YEARS YOUR VOICE
Asian Americans honored for their role in tech and innovation
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ID residents express dissatisfaction over homeless encampments ordinance
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From left: Andy Liu, Jonathan Sposato, Harry Shum, Min Christ, Anthony Armada, Jeff Hattori, Christopher Kodama, and Geeman Yip. The homeless encampment at Dearborn and 10th in Seattle
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Chinese community members gathered at Chong Wa Benevolent Association in Seattle’s Chinatown on Tuesday, Oct. 11 to not only voice concerns about proposed legislation regarding unsanctioned homeless encampments in their neighborhood, but also to air their grievances over the perceived lack of progress on an issue that has adversely affected Chinatown residents and businesses. This community forum was hosted by Chong Wa and the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA). Tyler Emsky, legislative assistant to Seattle Councilmember Debora Juarez, was the only representative from the City for the first hour or so (Andra Kranzler, legislative assistant to Councilmember Lisa Herbold, arrived later), which incited frustration from many of the Chinatown community members present at the forum. “For a meeting like this, [the city councilmembers] don’t even show up,” said Tony see HOMELESS on 12
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Ten Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Americans in the Greater Seattle Area were honored as “visionaries” by the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation on Oct. 7, at the third annual Visionary Award Gala at Seattle’s China Harbor Restaurant. This year’s
focus was “Asian Americans in Tech and Innovation.” Northwest Asian Weekly publisher Assunta Ng called the honorees “amazing leaders and innovators” who exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership, and urged the more than 300 attendees to cheer and clap, as she called out each of the
Federal arrest warrant issued for Zhao, Bellingham business owner By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
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VISIONARY AWARD GALA PICTORIAL See highlights of the night. » see 7
NOT THE GUY RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR Bill Bryant, a venture capitalist with an impressive track record, and his stance on labor intensive jobs. » see 8
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle issued an arrest warrant on Oct. 5 against Zhao “Jenny” Zeng Hong, owner of the J&J Mongolian Grill restaurant in Bellingham, for failing to appear in court in a case involving a
Queer asian cinema
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Dental, vision, and medical services offered for free
A documentary on a gay men’s chorus in Korea and other features showing at TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival 2016. » see 9
DOUG BALDWIN ON TALKS WITH POLICE The Filipino American football star is making news for what he’s doing off the football field. » see 13
People in need of dental, medical, and vision services may receive them free of charge at the largest free health clinic ever organized in the state of Washington. Now in its third year, Seattle/King County Clinic brings together over 100 healthcare
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organizations, civic agencies, nonprofit entities, private businesses, and thousands of volunteers to help underserved and vulnerable populations. The health clinic will be held from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30 at Seattle’s KeyArena.
• Patients will receive treatment on a first-come, first-served basis. They will need to register as they enter and they do not need to show identification or proof of citizenship. see HEALTHCARE on 13
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■ names in the news Kim Komoto named Kent City Clerk
The Kent City Council unanimously approved Mayor Suzette Cooke’s appointment of Kim Komoto as the City Clerk on Oct. 5. Komoto will start Oct. 17. Komoto succeeds Ronald Moore, who resigned in June. Komoto has served as a legal analyst for the City Attorney’s office since 2010 and brings to her new role years of experience in public records law and compliance. Komoto is a graduate of Kentridge High School. She earned her associate of applied science degree in paralegal studies from Highline College. Kim Komoto
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Birthday celebration
Elsie Taniguchi
One-hundred-and-thirty friends of Elsie Leilani Taniguchi gathered at the Mercer Island Community Center on Oct. 2 for her 80th birthday celebration. Taniguchi was the former longtime
president of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Friends say she loves to play the ukulele, dance the hula, and Obon Odori.
Photo by John Liu/NWAW
Park sign updated
Donnie Chin’s International Children’s Park
The concrete sign at Donnie Chin International Children’s Park has been updated to reflect the park’s new name. The sign formerly read “International Children’s Park” — the original name of the park, on the northeast corner
of Seventh Avenue and South Lane streets. It was officially renamed over the summer after the late first responder and neighborhood hero. Chin was shot and killed in July 2015. His murder remains unsolved.
Governor selects Asian appointees to various boards
Faaluaina Pritchard
Gov. Jay Inslee announced appointees to various boards and commissions in late September. Faaluaina Pritchard was appointed to Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees. She has served as the executive director of Korean Women’s Association and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Jing (Josephine) Ko was appointed to the Rehabilitation Council, Washington state. Amadeo Tiam was appointed to the Pierce College Board of Trustees. He also serves as the executive director of the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency, and he’s on the Tacoma Indochinese Cultural and Services Center Board.
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The first Mitsubishi MRJ flighttest airplane landed at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., on the evening of Sept. 28 for the start of its next phase of certification testing following a three-and-ahalf-day trip from Japan. The Japanese airplane maker picked Washington because Japan’s airspace is too crowded for efficient flight testing. A little more than a year ago, the company opened an engineering center in Seattle to support its Moses Lake operation. In a statement, Masahiro Omura, the Consul General of Japan in Seattle, called Grant County International Airport
“a location blessed with a long runway, wide-open airspace, and good weather throughout the year. Testing will also be supported by a wealth of experience and knowhow possessed by the state’s aerospace industry and skilled workforce.” Mitsubishi has received 223 firm orders for its new regional jet, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. “For the development of the MRJ, it is very reassuring that we have such a strong relationship with our partner, Washington. The MRJ is really an aircraft “developed and made with United States and Washington state,” said Omura.
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New Mitsubishi jet being tested in Moses Lake
The first MRJ flight test article landed at Moses Lake, Wash., on Sept. 28.
Survey to begin collecting disaggregated data on Asian American youth To better reflect Washington’s fast-growing Asian American student population, the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Department of Health will begin collecting disaggregated data on Asian American youth. And for the first time, the 2016 survey will allow students to choose from the following Asian subgroups: Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. “We are excited that schools, public health agencies, and community members will have a clearer understanding of the unique needs of Asian American youth,” said Michael Itti, executive director of CAPAA. “The data will support
community efforts to achieve equitable access to programs and services related to substance abuse and prevention, anti-bullying, mental health, nutrition, and more.” School districts across Washington will administer the Healthy Youth Survey in October in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. The survey provides important information about the health of youth in Washington relating to safety and violence, physical activity and diet, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, and related risk and protective factors. The survey allows students to self-identify their race or ethnicity, such as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. “Disaggregated data will shine a spotlight on the need
for culturally- and linguistically-appropriate strategies to address health and safety concerns experienced by AAPI youth, such as e-cigarette and marijuana use, bullying at school, and feelings of depression,” said Elaine Ishihara, director of the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Advocating Together for Healthy Communities (APICAT). Data from the 2016 survey is expected to be available in the spring of 2017. For more information about the Healthy Youth Survey, visit askhys.net.
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Louie Kee Market closing after 93 years By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
After serving the community of Fresno, Calif. for over 93 years, Louie Kee Market has announced that it will close its doors on Oct. 31. Family patriarch and store owner Sherman Louie, 88, said it’s time. “This store has been my life, and I have no regrets about that because I really appreciated all the people Sherman Louie who have patronized our store,” Louie told the Fresno Bee. He said he wants to do some traveling and fishing. Founded by his parents, Kee and Effie Louie, the store has been operated by the Louie family for four generations, making it one of the longest-running, family-operated grocery stores in Fresno. In 1967, their son, Sherman, took over the business and has overseen the day to day operations for the last 50 years. Sherman Louie moved to Fresno from Seattle, with his wife, Eleanor, who was born in Seattle and lived in Chinatown and Beacon Hill.
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Late-night fire rips through Las Vegas Asian Culture Center LAS VEGAS (AP) — A community center catering to Las Vegas’ Asian community that opened only two months ago has been gutted by a fire. Las Vegas fire officials say crews responded late Oct. 8 to several 911 calls reporting a fire at the Asian Culture Center. Firefighters say there was already heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the one-story brick building upon their arrival. They say the blaze was also moving
toward other businesses in the strip mall. Authorities say it took more than 70 firefighters about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. They estimate damages to be around $1 million. The cause is under investigation. Since its opening, the Asian Culture Center has offered classes and forums for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
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■ WORLD NEWS Donald who? Most N. Koreans don’t know, care about US polls By ERIC TALMADGE Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — With a tightly controlled state media, little access to outside information and a deeply instilled belief that whoever runs the White House is bound to be their sworn enemy, North Koreans aren’t expecting much from the U.S. presidential elections — if they know about them at all. Say the name Donald Trump to most North Koreans and you will get a blank stare. Same goes for Hillary, though some remember the name Clinton. Some remember that Bill Clinton was, as U.S. presidents go, a little more willing to engage with their country than most, though that was long, long ago and didn’t last very long. President George W. Bush quickly rolled that back and declared North Korea part of the “axis of evil.” “I don’t know about the U.S. elections and I don’t care,” said Kim Un Byol, a 27-year-old office worker in Pyongyang. “As long as we have Marshal Kim Jong Un and nuclear weapons, we have nothing to worry about.” The outcome of the U.S. elections in November could have major ramifications for North Korea — or maybe bring more of the same. It’s far from clear how either presidential candidate intends to deal with Pyongyang, or how Pyongyang will deal with a new administration in Washington. For the most part, the state-run media has been quiet on the topic. In September, however, it lambasted the elections as a “hot money-squandering competition.” “Elections in the U.S. are little short of tycoons’ ceremonies of choosing their running dogs, utterly indifferent to the will and desire of the popular masses,” KCNA, the stated-run news agency, reported on Sept. 3. “Only moguls fully enjoy free suffrage in the U.S. Without money one can never become a successful politician in the U.S. that openly asserts `money fertilizes politics.”’ “Money is everything in the U.S. society,” it added, citing WikiLeaks as divulging that “Democrats got even the present chief executive involved in horse-trading with tycoons to collect more election funds from them.”
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“It is nonsensical to discuss genuine human rights and democracy in such a political climate of the U.S,” it concluded. Of course, North Korea has a very different way of running its own elections. There is no public debate over policy. That is decided by the ruling Workers’ Party and Kim Jong Un, who does nominally stand for elections to his seat in the national parliament but
has never been challenged for his hereditary position as the country’s supreme leader. Voters have only one choice on their ballots. They can choose either yes or no — virtually no one votes no. Going to the polls is expected of all eligible voters, and turnout rates are generally reported at around 99 percent. But while the elections are in political terms mostly a formality, along with being celebratory-style events, they have solid practical applications. Mustering the nation every so often is a chance for the authorities to hone their mobilization skills, check up on the efficiency of local leaders and get a snapshot of internal movements. Kim, the Pyongyang office worker who spoke to The Associated Press on her lunch break recently, echoed the argument that the U.S. elections are actually less democratic than the North’s, “where the people love the leaders and the leaders love the people.” see DONALD on 14
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API Candidates & Issues Forum – King County ACRS, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., Seattle 5–8 p.m. ECCC Community Engagement with the Port of Seattle Port of Seattle, 2711 Alaskan Way, Pier 69, Seattle 5–7:30 p.m.
15 Aloha ‘O Na Kupuna 2016 Hawaiian Family Festival Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, 3001 24th Ave. S., Seattle 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. $10 manuikifoundation.com Grand Opening of Kin On’s New Community Center Kin On, 4416 S. Brandon St., Seattle 12–3 p.m. RSVP to 206-556-2237 or healthyliving@kinon.org Asian Art Museum Renovation & Proposed Expansion Community Meeting Asian Art Museum, Alvord Board Room 1–2:30 p.m. visitsam.org/inspire Seattle Video Game Orchestra & Choir Uwajimaya Seattle, 600 5th Ave. S., Seattle 6:30–8 p.m. Free event 2016 Soaring Dragon Celebration South Seattle College
5:30–9 p.m. $150/person 206-934-5219 seattlechinesegarden.org The East Kong Yick Architecture Transformation Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle 1:30–3:30 p.m.
15 & 16 Maple Viewing Festival Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $4–$6 seattlejapanesegarden.org
Filipino American History Month Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave., Kenmore 6–8:30 p.m. 206-972-1065, 206-369-5332
21 2016 SCIDpda Annual Fundraiser Pacific Tower, 8th Floor, 1200 12th Ave. S., Seattle 6:45 p.m. scidpda.org/2016-annual-fundraiser
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Living Well Health Fair Blaine Memorial UMC, 3001 24th Ave. S., Seattle 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free
Fall Celebration Event presented by Sponge 3107 S. Day St., Seattle 4–6:30 p.m. RSVP to 206-227-7138, events@ spongeschool.com
NAAAP Halloween’s Black is such a happy color Bellevue Towers, 500 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue 7:30–11:30 p.m. naaapseattle.com
Beacon Hill Survey Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival St., Seattle 3–5 p.m.
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18 Free Coworking/Biz Services Hing Hay Coworks, 409B Maynard Ave. S., Seattle 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. hhc3forfree.eventbrite.com 206-962-4032
20 Happy Hour Food Walk Seattle’s Chinatown-International District 4–7 p.m.
2016 Candidates’ Forum Weyerhauser King County Aquatic Center, 650 S.W. Campus Dr., Federal Way 4 p.m. kacwashington.org
25 #JournalismSoWhite Town Hall Seattle 7:30 p.m. $5 southseattleemerald.com
Spielberg’s Amblin, China’s Alibaba announce partnership
Steven Spielberg and Jack Ma
BEIJING (AP) — Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group’s media arm announced a partnership on Oct. 9 to co-produce films for global audiences. The deal adds to a multibilliondollar string of Chinese ventures with Hollywood studios to capture more of the profits from China’s growing media market. Alibaba Pictures will acquire a minority stake in Amblin Partners, the companies said. Amblin, co-owned by Spielberg, combines DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One. No financial details were announced. Alibaba, led by founder Jack Ma, is China’s biggest online commerce company and has expanded into entertainment with its 2014 acquisition of a 60 percent stake in a Hong Kong company that became Alibaba Pictures. Alibaba also owns the Youku Tudou online video service. The partnership “marks an important milestone in our globalization strategy to reach Chinese and global audiences alike,” said Alibaba Pictures chairman Shao Xiaofeng in a statement. “We will also leverage Alibaba Group’s ecosystem as a channel for Amblin Partners’ films to reach hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers.”
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Asian Americans: Technology & Innovation Visionary Award Gala
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Since 1997, the Northwest Asian Weekly has recognized individuals who have not only exemplified greatness in their work but who are also forward-thinking innovators. We celebrate visionaries and pioneers. For the first time this year, we focused on technology and innovation, a field in which many APIs excel in this field. We chose honorees who exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. Photos by George Liu & Daniel Nguyen
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s chief of staff Michael Fong talks to Seatac City Councilmember Peter Kwon (right) and Port Commissioner Fred Felleman.
Honoree Harry Shum with his wife, Ka Yan.
The banquet room was packed with 330 guests.
Honoree Christopher Kodama
From left: Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area Executive Director Jessa Timmer, Vice President & External Affairs Manager for Union Bank (event sponsor) Tim Otani, and Neighborhood House Executive Director Mark Okazaki.
Master of Ceremonies KING 5 anchor Sula Kim.
Honoree Min Christ waves hello Honoree Jonathan Sposato with his when she’s introduced at the begin- Honoree Andy Liu with his wife, mom, Helena Eng. Diane. ning of the night.
Markham McIntyre, senior director of government relations for the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, an event sponsor.
Honoree Jeffrey Hattori waves to his fellow honorees during his acceptance speech.
Awards for the honorees.
From left: Award presenter and sponsor representative Meng Lo (Aegis), honoree Geeman Yip (BitTitan), and honoree introducer Dan Shih (candidate for 43rd legislative district).
From left: Award presenter and event sponsor representative Ben Zhang (Greater China), honoree Andy Liu (VIZIO), and honoree introducer James Wong (Solterra).
Guests had their tablets and phones out when the honorees congregated on stage for a group photo.
From left: Award presenter and sponsor representative Michael Christ (SECO Development), honoree Jonathan Sposato (Geekwire, PicMonkey), and honoree introducer Michael Fong (Chief of Staff for Mayor Ed Murray).
From left: Award presenter Ellen Abellera (Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs), honoree Anthony Armada (Providence, Swedish Health Services), and honoree introducer Florence Chang (MultiCare)
From left: Award presenter and event sponsor representative Daryl Campbell (Goodwill), honoree Min Christ (Global Incubation Center), and honoree introducer Conrad Lee (City of Bellevue).
From left: Award presenter and event table captain Elsie Taniguchi (JACL), honoree Chris Kodama (MultiCare Connected Care), and honoree introducer and event sponsor representative Yanyun Wu (Bloodworks Northwest).
A guest won the lucky draw at the end of the evening. He received a silk orchid.
Honoree Min Christ with daughter Mia.
From left: Award presenter and event sponsor representative Charles Herrmann (Herrmann Scholbe), honoree Harry Shum (Microsoft), and honoree introducer and sponsor representative Ming Zhang (MZA Architecture).
From left: Award presenter and sponsor representative Tien Ha (HACT Construction), honoree Jeffrey Hattori (Keiro Northwest), honoree introducer and sponsor representative Nate Miles (Lilly).
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Associate with the “who’s who,” become a “who’s who”
Bill Bryant is a true serial entrepreneur and uniquely skilled investor
By Chris Kenji Beer Northwest Asian Weekly Not to be confused with Bill Bryant — the man running for governor of Washington state — Bill Bryant, the entrepreneur and local startup investor, has some impressive feathers in the cap of his own. In fact, Bryant has a reach that’s far and wide, and that reach is certain to expand after being promoted to general partner of one of Silicon Valley’s prominent venture capital firms. Keeping a low profile in the Seattle community, Bill Bryant is not exactly a household name. But he has been involved with over 500 start-up companies, most that are profitable or enjoying a profitable exit either through merger, acquisition, or IPO. These include co-founding such internet and mobile industry trendsetters as MetaCrawler/ InfoSpace Dogpile, Netbot/Excite, Medio, Mixer, and Qpass/Amdocs. But Bryant didn’t become one of the ‘Who’s Who’ of the Seattle area business community overnight. It was quite a long and, at times, arduous journey from his early life in Hawaii and graduating from high school in Bellingham. He studied at the University of Washington and graduated in 1975 with a dual degree in Philosophy and Entrepreneurship from the business program. “I knew early on I wanted to be an entrepreneur,” said Bryant. He recalled having always “dabbled in things,” such as a lawn mowing business in high school and then an import business with friends in college. It was through these and his labor experiences such as working for Dole in the plantations that he realized, he didn’t want “hard jobs — it just won’t work for me.” So when he was asked by longtime friend Scott Oki to run Jeremy Jaech’s Shapeware/Visio as Vice President of
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Sales and Marketing, it was merely a temporary interlude for Bryant to reach his ultimate entrepreneurial goals. Bryant had been working in Silicon Valley for Tidemark Corporation, a Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital funded company that he co-founded, which led the way in office automation. Oki was a board member of Visio at the time. Bryant was brought in as Visio’s 19th employee. It was at Visio between 1991 and 1994 that Bryant came to the conclusion that “the era of desktop software was coming to end.” He then met Steve Arnold at the right time and drafted Arnold’s first business plan for Corbis, a leading digital library for online distribution. Corbis was later acquired by Microsoft and became Microsoft’s Internet Services Group, which Arnold headed and Bryant helped run. Bryant and Arnold created Sidewalk, Encarta, and CarPoint, and the first directory of internet sites, which at the time was in the hundreds versus today’s billions. In 1997, Bryant partnered with Mark McNeely to co-
found Qpass, an Amazon type of “one-click” shared identity authentication and payment system for mobile devices. He helped raised $100 million for the company as its chairman and CEO, where he remained for four years. Following the successful sale of Qpass to Amdocs for $325 million, Bryant spent some time as an angel investor. From 2001 to 2004, Bryant advised various venture capital firms, including Atlas Venture and Boeing Ventures. For Atlas, he orchestrated one of the firm’s most successful deals, Isilon Systems. In 2004, he co-founded Medio, a successful digital media company, and then Mixer, a “Snapchat” solution for feature phones in 2006. In 2007, Bryant was asked to join and run the Pacific Northwest offices of Draper Fisher Jarvis Fund (DFJ), a prominent venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. In 2014, he was made general partner. In all, Bryant invested, co-founded, and/ or ran 25 successful companies, mostly in the Seattle area. Despite these achievements, Bryant never forgot his roots. He was a co-founder and 10-year board member of Densho, a Seattle area grassroots organization dedicated to preserving, educating, and sharing the story of World War II-era incarceration of Japanese Americans. He also cofounded Social Venture Partners with Oki, a philanthropic organization that connects people who want to give back to nonprofits. He credits Oki and Arnold for giving him opportunities in his professional pursuits. Through all his experience, “there is no set formula (for entrepreneurial success).” “Every startup is unique,” said Bryant, “and any category of business works with entrepreneurship. It’s a combination of, among other things, people, market, competition, and strategy.” see BRYANT on 15
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By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The 11th Seattle South Asian Film Festival (SSAF) starts on Oct. 14, and according to festival director Kiran Dhillon, it’s taking on more tasks and more territory than ever. “Festival goers will especially enjoy our Opening Night program, on Oct. 14 at Seattle
Art Museum (SAM) with the screening of ‘Aynabaji,’ followed by a reception at the Triple Door,” said Dr. Dhillon. “They’ll have the opportunity to mingle with Chanchal Chowdhury, the star of the film, at SAM and the Triple Door. DJ RDX of Wicked Karma will be spinning all night.” see SAFF on 12
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TWIST is here again, Seattle!
Weekends
By Zita Lam NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY You know it is October when your sweaters are out and you just want to sit back and watch movies. Coming up this weekend is the 21st annual TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival. Formerly known as the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, TWIST has 65 programs lined up this year. Starting off with Torrey Pines, an animated film by Seattle award-winning-artist Clyde Petersen on its opening night, the festival takes place at several venues around downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill from Oct. 13 through Oct. 23. Audiences and fans will experience a broad range of movies, live performances, art exhibits, a pop-up marketplace, panel discussions, and a TWIST360º virtual reality experience. Most importantly, there will be bigger parties! And don’t miss out “$5@5” awardwinning documentaries with a nice price!
Strike a Pose
in 2003, and have been voicing their opinion through music ever since. The film documents the group’s behind-the-scenes preparation for a special 10th anniversary concert. It captures the joy and hardship
these inspiring men share while finding their core identities, and the impact they have on the homosexual society. The director of Weekends, Lee Dong-ha, is a former member of the G-Voice. “We
had been talking about creating a movie about our stories for a long time, but then it comes to two questions — Who is going see MOVIES on 15
Oct 15. Weekends: a stage for the sexual minority 2:15pm at SIFF Cinema Egyptian
An award-winning documentary about the one and only gay male chorus in South Korea. G-Voice is more than just a group of amateur singers, but also a LGBT revolution against the homophobic Korean society. The group was established
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OCTOBER 15 – OCTOBER 21, 2016
Lin, Baldwin, Donaire, and The Slants The Layup Drill
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In this edition, we talk Jeremy Lin, Nonito Donaire, Doug Baldwin, and how a Chinese rock band is indirectly helping the Washington Redskins.
Lin speaks his mind
Jeremy Lin spoke out about Asian American bias at media day for his new team, the Brooklyn Nets. Lin,
who has spoken out about being Asian American in the past, talked about how everything he does is “hyper-magnified in a good way or a bad way” due to his race and perceptions of it. Lin also reflected on the days of Linsanity when he was the toast of New York after an electric couple of months coming off the bench to be an overnight star for the Knicks. “In some ways, Linsanity wouldn’t have been Linsanity if I was a different skin color, most likely. It wouldn’t
have been as big of a deal, and that went to my advantage, too. But if you look prior to that, a lot of the obstacles to even get to that point where I could get to a position of getting on the floor, those were definitely obstacles that were very much stereotypes that I had to fight along the way.” Lin voiced his displeasure earlier this year about the role of race when Chris Rock made fun of three Asian kids acting as accountants as part see SPORTS on 13
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Shame on you Susan
Mouths nationwide were agape on Oct. 7 when a video surfaced of Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump making lewd comments about women, bragging about kissing, groping, and attempting to have sex with women who were not his wife. “When you’re a star, they let you do it,” he said in the recording. Even Trump’s running mate, Gov. Mike Pence, said, “As a husband and father, I was offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump in the … video. I do not condone his remarks and cannot defend them.” And while Washington state Republican Party Chair and former KIRO 7 anchor Susan
Hutchison called the comments “indecent” on Twitter, she also stated that at the time the comments were made, Trump was a Democrat. “He (Trump) was a Democrat at the time and he was channeling Bill Clinton,” Hutchison tweeted. “And the hypocrisy of Hillary Clinton to say this man does not belong in the White House, when her husband defined this behavior, is just absurd.” Republican or Democrat, “channeling Bill Clinton” or not, how is this okay? One Facebook user stated it eloquently. “As a woman, how can you say it’s alright to assault women and think it’s no big deal?
I used to respect you but never again!” You can do your job as the Chair of the Washington state Republican party, and stand up
for women’s rights. Your blasé dismissal of Trump’s comments made while “he was a Democrat” sets women back. You are a woman, and not just any woman. You were the face many in western Washington became familiar with and invited into their homes, when you anchored for more than 20 years on KIRO 7. Girls and women in the 1980s and 1990s looked up to you. You ran for King County Executive, and you once had ambitions for a U.S. Senate seat. This now infamous recording was mentioned several times during the second presidential debate on Oct. 9, with Trump calling it “locker room talk,”
which is the same thing as saying, “boys will be boys.” Too often, comments like “locker room talk” and “boys will be boys” are used to excuse bad behavior. Boys and men are perfectly capable of respecting other people’s bodies, possessions, and space. But every time phrases like that are uttered, and boys hear that society excuses their bad behavior as part of being a boy, they learn that they are not only above the rules, but also that they cannot control their impulses. I shudder to think what you taught your two sons, Susan. Shame on you for excusing this very bad behavior.
■ COMMENTARY North Korea’s nuclear tests and PRC’s responses By Robert H. Kim Professor Emeritus, Western Washington University In spite of repeated warnings and sanctions imposed on North Korea by the United Nations, North Korea carried out its fifth nuclear test. It has been 10 years since North Korea did its first nuclear test, and it has continued to test nuclear capabilities in order to improve its ability to threaten the international community of nations around the world. The latest test with 20 kilotons of TNT was certainly the largest of the five, and it demonstrated North Korea’s steady and continuing policy of increasing destructive power of nuclear forces. North Korea even sent its foreign minister Ri Yong-ho to the United Nations General Assembly and he had the gall to threaten the United States with his nation’s nuclear forces. In the face of North Korea’s repeated nuclear tests over the last decade, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has maintained its diplomatic relations without
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any restraining measures. When North Korea notified the PRC on its first nuclear test that was carried out on Oct. 9, 2006, President Hu Jintao should have taken an active and responsible role in stopping the test. After the test, he sent his Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing to Pyongyang to protest against the test, but it failed to stop the second test on May 25, 2009. A third test came on Feb. 12, 2013. After the third test, the North Korean ambassador to Beijing was called in to hear the PRC’s strong protest, but that did not stop North Korea’s fourth test with 7-10 kiloton yields
that came on Jan. 6, 2016. The latest test with 20-30 kiloton yields came on Sept. 9, 2016. After each nuclear test North Korea carried out over the last 10 years, the PRC did protest against North Korea’s policy of steadily increasing its nuclear explosive power, but it has not done anything to stop North Korea from continuing its bomb tests. One can conclude from the PRC’s unwillingness to put effective restraints on North Korea that the PRC is neither willing to stop North Korea nor surreptitiously encouraging the Pyongyang regime to con-
tinue its policy. All the PRC has to do to stop North Korea from pursuing its nuclear tests is to stop its oil supply completely, and prevent its corporations from sending their materials to North Korea for nuclear tests. The PRC has not discontinued its supply of oil to North Korea, probably because it wants North Korea to continue its nuclear forces and threaten the United States, because North Korea is the only country that is capable of doing so without consequences, for it has very little to lose.
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SAFF from 8 “There is also a Centerpiece event at SAM on Oct. 20, where we’re showing a fantastic psychological thriller called ‘Ant Story.’ The director, Mostofa Farooki, will be there and we’ll be presenting him with the Tasveer Emerald Award for significant contributions to Bangladeshi cinema. There is also a closing night and awards event on Oct. 23, where we’ll be presenting the Audience Choice awards for Best Narrative Film, Best Documentary, and Best Short Film.” “Aynabaji,” the opening night film, comes from Bangladesh, and Dhillon described the dark comedy, about a struggling actor who goes just a little bit too far undercover and has trouble recovering himself, as one of his favorites. The SSAF screening marks its international
HOMELESS from 1 Au, sifu of the International School of Martial Arts. “This is a disgrace to our Chinese community. Just one time — show up, show their faces. Listen to our voices.” Emsky responded by saying that Juarez had a speaking engagement that night and regrets not being there. Emsky said that Juarez tasked him with representing her. “She sent me to come here and to hear what everyone has to say and to write it all down.” The homeless ordinance at the center of the ongoing debate is one originally drafted by homeless and legal advocates, not by the City of Seattle. The ordinance is backed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Columbia Legal Services, Seattle/ King County Coalition on Homelessness, the Public Defender Association, Seattle Community Law Association, and Real Change, and it was in response to what they deemed very problematic clean-up efforts — called homeless sweeps — by the City. The original draft of this ordinance pushed for the end of forced removal
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premiere. Some of Dhillon’s other favorites include “Cities of Sleep,” from India, a documentary studying Indian homelessness, with director Shaunak Sen in attendance; “Gardaab,” from Pakistan, a Romeo and Juliet story set in the midst of social conflict in modern day Karachi, with director Harune Massey in attendance; and “Unbroken Glass,” from the United States, a documentary study of mental illness in an Indian family, with director Dinesh Sabu, and a few of his siblings shown in the film, in attendance. “Unbroken Glass” will be part of the “Let’s Talk Mental Health” program at the festival. “We’re building a panel with local mental health experts.” Dr. Dhillon said. Asked how films get chosen for the festival, Dhillon says the parent organization, Tasveer, puts out a broad call for submissions internationally. “Once films have been
of homeless encampments, which was deemed an ineffective solution to the problem. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Mike O’Brien and was sponsored by Councilmembers Rob Johnson, Lisa Herbold, and Kshama Sawant. “One thing that we are really focused on is that we want to find ways to reduce the number of people who are homeless and make more housing for people,” said Emsky. “We’re trying to find ways to build housing faster. We think that’s the number one way to reduce homelessness and get people off the street.” Emsky stated that what Juarez is doing is listening to what everyone has to say and will take the input into account when the city council votes on the legislation. Scott Lindsay, special assistant to the mayor for police reform and public safety, reportedly called before the forum to relay a message on behalf of the mayor. Lindsay said that he wanted to be at the forum, but could not because he was dealing with the aftermath of a Seattle Police Department (SPD) officer-involved
submitted, our programming committee members watch all the films. Each film is watched by at least 3 people. We use scores and discussion to select films. ” “The film festival has many moving parts,” she continued. “It requires the coordination of many people and events — some of which are in your control, and a lot of which are not. You have to be very comfortable working in a very dynamic environment and be prepared to deal with surprises. The Seattle South Asian Film Festival plays Oct. 14 through Oct. 23 at various Seattle venues. For events, prices, and showtimes, consult ssaff.tasveer.org/2016. Andrew can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
shooting at the Jungle, an infamous homeless encampment known for higher incidents of violence relative to others. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon during a planned sweep. Two men were engaged in a fight involving a knife. SPD officers fired when the men reportedly refused to stop fighting — one was wounded and the other in critical condition before he died at Harborview, according to the Associated Press. According to a call from SPD, one of the men shot by SPD is Asian or Asian American. As relayed by CIDBIA Executive Director Jessa Timmer, Lindsay said that Murray continues to strongly oppose the ordinance. “Even though there have been revisions and changes, the main problems that he sees still remains with the ordinance. So right now, the City is in the process of finding, in the budget, more money that goes toward solving homelessness. … [The mayor] wants to let us know that he will ensure that the police will continue to ensure that there is safety in our neighborhood.” The mayor has the authority to veto ordinances passed by the city council, and the council may override vetoes with a twothirds (six out of nine councilmembers) majority vote. There is the observation and perception by many that Chinatown and the International District is disproportionately affected by homeless encampments. A segment of freeway stretches over the district and, with the incoming winter rain and snow, the underpass is an attractive spot for homeless encampments because it’s shelter from the weather. A prominent concern voiced at the forum is that the vast majority of the residents in the neighborhood are especially vulnerable — low-income, elderly, with limited English
language skills — thus, safety is important. “One of the things I would like for the council to look at, whether in this ordinance or in general, is to look at the racial equity toolkit, used for development in this neighborhood and other neighborhoods,” said Timmer. “See how it affects lowincome residents.” Au said he believes most of the homeless population is harmless to Chinatown residents, but their presence deters tourism and adversely affects Chinatown businesses. Au also said that the homeless population needs help. “It’s also unsafe for them to be on the street. If the ACLU really cares, they should know that the homeless on the street can’t take care of themselves [due to substance abuse and mental health issues].” “Of the 4,000 emails we’ve gotten on this subject, it’s 10 to 1, opposing the legislation,” said Emsky. “And it’s really apparent that by working on this legislation, it’s distracting us from focusing on the underlying causes, getting people in housing, getting people treatment. It’s apparently that this legislation is a distraction.” Kranzler, who represented Herbold, a supporter of the ordinance, said that Herbold doesn’t want Seattle’s homelessness issue to worsen. “That’s where the pro councilmembers are at. On Friday, you will be able to attend a committee meeting where they will be talking about what they’ve learned.” The city council will have a special committee meeting on Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at city hall. According to Timmer, the council will not be voting on the legislation, but continuing the discussion. n Stacy Nguyen can be reached at stacy@nwasianweekly.com.
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Predictions and advice for the week of October 15–October 21 By Sun Lee Chang Rat — Is someone asking you to choose a side? If you determine there is no net benefit to doing so, then remain neutral for as long as you can. Ox — Simpler does not always equate to better. A little complexity could actually add interest to what once may have been a dull scene. Tiger — Constant distractions can significantly slow down the rate at which you can go. Make it a priority to stay as focused as possible. Rabbit — Even if you aren’t keeping score, that doesn’t mean no else is. If the tally at the end doesn’t favor you, it might be time to improve your game.
Monkey — Whether or not anybody else does what they are supposed to, you do so for the sake of your own well-being.
Dragon — A fixture in a very familiar setting is about to go away. While change can be a bit unsettling, it is nonetheless necessary and inevitable.
Rooster — Although you are quite busy, it is still important to set aside time to celebrate the milestones that you have reached.
Snake — Surround yourself with people who add something worthwhile to the conversation. It will enhance the level of discourse for all involved.
Dog — How you frame the issue can have an impact on who is willing to help. Try your best to be forthcoming when it matters.
Horse — Jumping from one assignment to another? Take some time to figure out if you are truly headed in the direction you want to be going.
Pig — Are you trying to make a statement without saying a word? Some actions can do just that in a much more efficient way.
Goat — In a rush to judgment, empathy can be lost. Remember that not all is as it seems from the safe distance of the observer.
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.
SPORTS from 10 of a skit for the Academy Awards. Recognizing who he is and what he means to different people, Lin is much more than a professional basketball player. He recognizes his ability to use his role as a way to influence and change perceptions. On a lighter note, Lin was in Seattle this past summer to be a part of an annual eSports tournament at the KeyArena. He also launched an eSports team. For those wondering, eSports is just a fancy word for people playing video games. Is it really a sport? People, mainly kids, are willing to pay to watch others play them. So, maybe it is. Lin, a gamer himself, created a team called Team VGJ. The team was made in partnership with the China Digital Group and Vici Gaming, a Chinese eSports organization.
Baldwin speaks out about police, gets threatened
Baldwin supported a protest of the national anthem by San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players to bring attention to issues related to inequality, police mistreatment, and the recent killings of Blacks by authorities. Baldwin, who is part Black and Filipino, led the Seahawks in a show of unity during each game thus far this season, in which the players interlocked arms during the national anthem. Not only is Baldwin protesting on the field, he is talking about ways that the problems can be addressed. Baldwin spoke about how the police should review their training policies as a way to stop unnecessary killings of unarmed Blacks. At a Seahawks press conference, Baldwin revealed that his father is a police officer and that he’d like to see every police department in the country review its training policies. The Washington state Attorney General responded to Baldwin via Twitter and it appears that the state would at least consider the issue. On Oct. 3, Baldwin met with “a handful of officers across [police] ranks,” according to a Seattle Police spokesperson. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s office indicated that it would also schedule a meeting with Baldwin. However, others have not been as responsive to Baldwin’s critique. The Stanford alum has received death threats for speaking out. Despite the threats, Baldwin is continuing to talk about racial injustice and inequality. Both Lin and Baldwin have decided to use their platforms to address social issues they perceive to be wrong. Regardless of your personal opinion, athletes using their fame to push social awareness is helpful for society as a whole.
Donaire returns to the ring on Pacquiao card Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is not only a great player, he is also a very thoughtful, articulate person who has a clear message when it comes to issues of race and the police.
Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire will make his return to the ring on Nov. 5 to defend his World Boxing Organization superbantamweight (118 pounds) title against Jessie Magdaleno. Donaire, who was the 2012 Boxer of the Year, will be on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao pay-per-
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view event. Pacquiao headlines the card against Jessie Vargas. Donaire last fought this past April in Cebu City, Philippines, defending his super bantamweight title. His upcoming defense will be the first time that he has appeared on a card with Pacquiao. Although the November event has not been receiving great mainstream press, the addition of Donaire to the card should get many Filipino fight fans excited about this event. Donaire’s professional boxing record is 37-3.
Redskins hope to capitalize on The Slants as its case goes before the U.S. Supreme Court
While this might not be directly sportsrelated, the Portland, Ore.-based rock band, The Slants, will make an appearance before the United States Supreme Court and the Washington Redskins want to be a part of the act. The Slants have been in a long-running case to trademark its name with the
additional services. More information is available at seattlecenter.org/ patients. The licensed healthcare professionals and general support volunteers who staff the Clinic donate their time and expertise. Over the past two years, the Clinic has cared
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It was denied based on a law barring the registration of trademarks that may disparage minority groups. But an appeals court overturned the law citing that it violated free-speech, despite the fact that it may disparage people of Asian descent (slant being a derogatory term referring to Asian eyes). Similarly, the NFL’s Washington D.C. football team has been embroiled in a fight for its name “Redskins.” The name was previously trademarked with the USPTO, but was cancelled last year. A federal judge affirmed the decision to cancel the trademark “Redskins,” as it was offensive to Native Americans. A request for its own case to be heard before the Supreme Court was denied. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court may consider reviewing The Slants case in its new term this fall. If it is heard, it could mean that the Redskins would also benefit from a ruling in favor of The Slants. While the Portland band is opposed to the inference that there is an “alliance” with the Washington Redskins franchise, it appears that if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in The Slants favor, it would benefit the Redskins.
The Slants have made it clear that they oppose the Redskins name, but striking down the law preventing the registration of names that may disparage minority groups would help the two. Jason can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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DONALD from 5 “In capitalist countries like the United States, they buy the presidency so they never take care of their people,” she said. “Obama fusses a lot about human rights, but I heard about a lot of things like shootings and police killing black people. The U.S. should focus on its own humanitarian issues.” Pyongyang has been extremely critical of President Barack Obama’s ongoing policy of “strategic patience,” which boils down to minimum engagement with North Korea, punitive measures in response
ZHAO from 1 million-dollar labor lawsuit. A U.S. Department of Labor release says Zhao and her husband Huang “Jackie” Jie were found guilty in 2015 of not paying minimum wage and overtime wages to employees and retaliating against workers during an investigation. The jury found the defendants owed $1,305,719 in back wages and liquidated
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to its nuclear tests and rocket or missile launches, and building up ties with allies in the region to put more pressure on North Korea to either back down or feel the economic pain of heightened sanctions and isolation from international markets. While the media often slams Obama, it hasn’t said much about the presidential campaign. In June, while still the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Trump got some good press here for suggesting he would be willing to meet Kim Jong Un and was open to re-examining the deployment of and possibly withdrawing U.S. troops
from South Korea. One state-sanctioned news outlet juxtaposed the “wise” Trump with what it called “dull Hillary.” But it attributed the column attributed to a “China-based scholar,” deflecting the notion that North Korea might officially support the comments. In the meantime, Pyongyang is pushing ahead with its nuclear and missile programs, so whoever wins in November will likely have to deal with North Korea one way or another — and North Korea isn’t known for its generosity with olive branches. “Obama is trying to force our system
damages to 101 workers, as well as $31,800 in retaliation damages for four workers. The affected workers, most of whom spoke little to no English, put in more than 70 hours during a six- to seven-day workweek on average. The court ordered the defendants to pay $2,500 per month towards the judgment based on their submission of records showing alleged earnings and expenses. On June 21, the court modified
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to collapse, but that’s just a pipe dream,” said Pang Hak Song, a 29-year-old student at Pyongyang Architectural University. “The U.S. is our enemy and I don’t want to even say that country’s name. But if I had anything to say to the new president, it would be to give up their hostile policy toward our country if they ever want peace.”
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YOUR VOICE VISIONARY from 1 individual’s names. The honorees were Naveen Jain, founder of Moon Express, BlueDot, Intelius, TalentWise and Infospace, Taylor Hoang, founder of the Ethnic Business Coalition, Geeman Yip, CEO of BitTitan, Jonathan Sposato, chairman of Geekwire.com, Anthony Armada, chief executive of Swedish Health Services, Andy Liu, CEO of BuddyTV, Min Christ, founder of the Global Incubation Center at Southport, Dr. Christopher Kodama, president of Multicare Connected Care, Jeff Hattori, CEO of Keiro Northwest, and Harry Shum, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence and Research group. Shum, a first generation immigrant, called the United States a great country, Seattle a great city, and Microsoft a great company. He said that no matter what industry you work in, you can achieve great things through hard work. “I just don’t see any other way,” he said. “Work hard, work smart, and a little bit of luck helps.” Shum, one of the highest ranking VP’s at Microsoft, said of his new role, “The world is changing. Everything will be different — our experience, the way we use computers. Like it or not, we’ll be more connected.” He said of Artificial Intelligence (AI), “It will help remind you of appointments, help you to be more prepared — anywhere you go, in the future, any display you see is going to be digital. You don’t have to be carrying a lot of computing with you.” Shum thinks connectedness is mostly a good thing, but we have to balance it with privacy and security concerns.
A people business
Christ, the only female honoree present at the event, was lauded for her ability to overcoming barriers, and building bridges and relationships, especially with immigrants from China who want to invest their money here. The honorees, including Christ, were asked a question by emcee Sula Kim, KING 5 anchor, before receiving their award. Christ emphasized the importance of having a
good team to be successful. Armada echoed a similar sentiment. He said one of the ingredients of success was to surround yourself with good people, and he took the time to honor his wife of 26 years. He also challenged attendees to take on some kind of coaching or mentoring role. He described it as exciting and intriguing, and an opportunity to share expertise and learn humility. Sposato and Hattori hammered on fulfillment and providing fulfillment to people’s lives, whether it be employees, clients, or the people you serve. “It’s about people and relationships,” said Hattori. “And you must have compassion.”
Not just for kids
Technology is not something that comes to mind when one thinks of elder care. Hattori called technology a means to an end. He described how technology, like virtual glasses, can create life experiences for a senior who may not have the physical capabilities to do what they want. For example, someone in a wheelchair might want to visit her hometown of Yokohama. “She can’t physically do it, but we can create that experience for her.” Hattori shared that his dream was to have one button that provides real-time, comprehensive information about a patient, so doctors can provide the best care possible. He invited anyone in the room who had a solution to meet with him at his table.
Catching an angel’s eye
True grit is what Liu, one of Seattle’s most prolific angel investors, looks for when evaluating a company or individual to invest in. “The unrelenting ability to keep running when everything and everybody is stacked up against you. [Entrepreneurs] are in it because they’re passionate, they want to win, and they have something beyond themselves that they’re trying to accomplish. They know it’s a tough road but worth the journey.” n Ruth can be reached at editor@nwasianweekly.com.
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BRYANT from 8 Doing startups are inherently difficult, and companies rarely do what they originally planned, said Bryant. “Entrepreneurs are often wrong initially, so they don’t have to be precise, just directionally accurate. They must be adaptable, pivot, and make a course correction. When I look for investment opportunities, I look at the founders’ motives and passion. The motives have to be right, and they must be passionate about their business ideas, a missionary about their purpose.” Bryant believes that
MOVIES from 9 to make it and who will participate in it?” Dong-ha said since Koreans tend to be more conservative, coming out in front of a camera was very difficult. The process of interviewing and shooting lasted three years, and Weekends is the result of the hard work and trust of the members, as they open up about their sexuality, love life, and family issues.
Oct 15. Strike a Pose: those who danced with Madonna
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it may be a good experience for aspiring entrepreneurs to start out working for a larger company to gain experience, and learn to tackle problems. “It used to be that working for a large company was less risky, and start-ups were viewed as unstable,” said Bryant. This is no longer the case. “Startups today are viewed to give just as good a chance and opportunity at acquiring wealth and success (as large companies).” Chris can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
memories, AIDS, sexual identity, and their long lost friend, Gabriel Trupin. Directed by Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan, Strike a Pose touches base with the dancers after their time with Madonna. One of the dancers is Asian American and will be present at the festival. Oliver Crumes, the only straight man in the group, admitted he was homophobic once. “I was 19 and was very naïve,” Crumes said. “But then as the tour went on, I learned so much. They’ve taught me not to be so ignorant and they are just a special group of guys.” He added, “I want to be a spokesperson for the homophobic because I used to be that way. But we are all human and we just want the same things.” For tickets, go to twist.strangertickets.com. Zita can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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