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OCHAZUKE
By Maggie Ishino
Where Is My Heart?
Saturday, May 19, 2007
When extreme warm weather prevails as it often does in Los Angeles, I feel a great pang of homesickness for the beautiful city by the Golden Gate—San Francisco. I have such nostalgic memories of this city and reminisce about the good times and wonderful friends I left behind. |
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THROUGH THE FIRE
By Sharon Yamato
Five Forever Friends
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
“Sixty-five years,” he said. “My mother still gets together regularly with five girlfriends she has known for 65 years.” |
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CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE
By W T Wimpy Hiroto
How Do You Spell Dumb?
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
(One would think there should be hesitance in admitting to being stupid. Just goes to show the lengths CR2S will go to these days to entertain Rafu readers.) |
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OCHAZUKE
By Alex Herbach
From My Family to Yours: Happy ChrismaShogaNukkah!
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008
Everyone’s holiday presents have subtext. |
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THROUGH THE FIRE
By Ryan Masaaki Yokota
Chinaphobia and the Nikkei
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008
Having just returned from a year abroad in Japan, one of the more interesting aspects that I encountered was just how active everyday citizens in Japan were in fighting for issues of peace and justice. |
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HORSE’S MOUTH
By George Yoshinaga
Yep, There is A Generation Gap
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
It probably won’t make the local news, but I’m sure those of you who are Vegas regulars will hear about it. |
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OCHAZUKE
By Nao Gunji
Birth of a Jock
Sunday, July 22, 2007
A couple friends of mine and I are participating in a sprint triathlon race in September. It is a mini one, which consists of 0.5 miles of swimming, 10 miles of biking and 3 miles of running. |
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OCHAZUKE
By Gwen Muranaka
A Responsibility Culture
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
In Japan there is a ritual to business or political scandals that to an outsider can seem as ritualistic as any performance of Kabuki or Noh. |
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OPEN END-O
By Ellen Endo
Yes We Can… Change
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”
—Andy Warhol (1928-1987), American artist |
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THROUGH THE FIRE
By Jennifer “Emiko” Kuida
‘Tis the Season for API Giving
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
Ah, the holidays. They come up so quickly, don’t they? It’s so hard to believe that 2007 is just a few weeks away. My husband Tony and I try to live within our means throughout the year so that we can support some of the Asian American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations who do such great work for the community. |
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OCHAZUKE
By Mikey Hirano Culross
Real Hope for the Future
Sunday, June 17, 2007
As graduation ceremonies begin to fill the late spring evenings with speeches and soaring mortar boards, I’m reminded of one universal admonition. |
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THROUGH THE FIRE
By Joe Soong
Health Care
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Health care costs are straining the pocket books of an ever-increasing number of Americans. |
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INTO THE NEXT STAGE
By Guy Aoki
With Asian Americans Like These... Who Needs Enemies?
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
If the Rafu Shimpo had lived up to its mission of reporting issues of importance to the Asian American community, you would already have read about MANAA’s battle with Sony Pictures over their new film “21.” |
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OCHAZUKE
By Mario G Reyes
The Visitors
Saturday, December, 2008
It’s that time of year again! No, I’m not talking about Christmas. I’m talking about my relatives’ annual visit to my humble abode, also known as the Hotel Reyes. |
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THROUGH THE FIRE
By Trisha Murakawa
Attention Smokers: It’s Time to Quit for Real
Saturday, July. 19, 2008
Since 1990, at least in California, it has become increasingly more socially unacceptable to smoke. |
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OCHAZUKE
By Jordan Ikeda
The Best of Times Amidst the Worst of Times
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Tuesday night marked the most historic presidential election in all of American history. Most definitely in my 26 years of life. For those who have no idea what I’m talking about, this article is exactly for you. |
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ANYTHING THAT COMES TO MIND
By Bill Hosokawa
Topside Problems
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007
As some readers of this column (there are a few, I’m told) know, the conductor a few weeks ago changed his return address from Colorado to a rural part of the State of Washington. |
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THROUGH THE FIRE
By Mari Nakano
Treat Him As You Would Your Brother
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008
So, a strange thing happened to me yesterday. It was the end of the day and I was getting on the bus, heading home. |
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KEYS TO FITNESS
By Sheila Yonemoto, PT
Diet, Exercise and Sleep
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006
Diet: To understand what a good diet is, educate yourself about nutrition. I have read several different books and looked for common advice. I also determine what works for me. For example, I know I need to eat a specific combination of different types of foods to feel satisfied and energetic. |
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