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Monthly Archives: December 2011

MEN OF THE YEAR: AAJA Calendar Highlights Broadcasters

MEN OF THE YEAR: AAJA Calendar Highlights Broadcasters

George Kiriyama appears on the cover of the "Men of Broadcast" calendar. By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer The votes are in and the calendar is out — the Asian American Journalists Association’s... 

Randy Kajioka Appointed to Pharmacy Board

Randy Kajioka Appointed to Pharmacy Board

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Dec. 22 announced the reappointment of Randy Kajioka, 52, of Sacramento to the Board of Pharmacy, where he has served since 2001. Kajioka, who received his doctor of... 

「99%」のクリスマス

「99%」のクリスマス

 民主党系のシンクタンク発表によると、1979年から30年間で、富裕層上位1%の所得は224倍、上位0.1%に限れば390倍に増加した。下位90%の所得増加はわずか5%だ。「富める1%」に対し、「われわれは99%」という合言葉が広がり、経済格差に不満を持つ人々がニューヨーク・ウォール街、ロサンゼルス・ダウンタウン、  ...

UCLA公共政策大学院:被災地の現状を学ぶ、日本人留学生が訪問を企画

UCLA公共政策大学院:被災地の現状を学ぶ、日本人留学生が訪問を企画

被災地でのボランティア活動を含む「ジャパン・トリップ」を企画したUCLA「ラスキン・スクール」に通う(左から)岸さん、後藤さん、佐藤さん(写真=後藤さん提供)  カリフォルニア大学ロサンゼルス校(UCLA)の公共政策大学院「ラスキン・スクール」(MPP)に通う日本人留学生3人はこのほど、日本に関心、興味を持つ人材をMPPに増やそうと、被災地訪問やボランティア活動を含む東京、宮城、京都1週間周遊の「ジャパン・トリップ」を企画した。公共政策が扱う重要な領域の一つである自然災害対策を学ぶとともに、参加学生たちが将来政策の専門職などに就いた際、日本に目を向けるための土台作りになることを望んでいる。  ...

Grant Ujifusa to Receive Order of the Rising Sun

Grant Ujifusa to Receive Order of the Rising Sun

NEW YORK — The government of Japan will honor Grant Ujifusa with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his contributions to preserving the history and culture of the Japanese American... 

APAFT Honors Two Actors

APAFT Honors Two Actors

From left: Honoree Francois Chau, host Ken Narasaki, honoree Jeanne Sakata. (Facebook) Asian Pacific American Friends of the Theatre (APAFT) presented a special artist reception honoring acclaimed actors... 

Nominations Being Accepted for Yamashita Prize

Nominations Being Accepted for Yamashita Prize

Thomas I. Yamashita BERKELEY — The Foundations for Change: Thomas I. Yamashita Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding young social change activist/scholar in California. The award of $2,500 honors... 

Nichiha Pays Ex-Worker for Family Leave Act Violation

Nichiha Pays Ex-Worker for Family Leave Act Violation

MACON, Ga. – Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Nichiha U.S.A. Inc. has paid a former employee $20,141 in back wages after unlawfully terminating... 

John Moy/Southwest Airlines Congressional Internship Available

John Moy/Southwest Airlines Congressional Internship Available

WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League is now accepting applications for the John Moy and Southwest Airlines Congressional Internship. During the program’s inaugural cycle in summer... 

Inouye Endorses Congressional Candidate Takano

Inouye Endorses Congressional Candidate Takano

RIVERSIDE – Mark Takano’s campaign for Congress announced the endorsement of Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) on Dec. 16. Inouye is the first U.S. senator to publicly endorse in the race for California’s... 

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