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Edison International and USC Launch Edison Challenge Competition

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00 AJPress

ROSEMEAD — Students with creative ideas about solving energy and environmental problems are encouraged to submit projects in the fourth annual Edison Challenge, a science competition co-sponsored by Edison International and the University of Southern California (USC). Team registration opens Oct. 8 and ends Oct. 29.

The Edison Challenge competition is open to student-teacher teams in grades six through 12 from schools in the service territory of Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International. Professional science development workshops are provided for teachers.

The Unrecognized American Veterans

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00 Arturo Garcia

“This book begins with Filipino veterans of World War II chained to the White House fence, and ends with the American government trying to buy silence with lump sums. Thus it is the war story of seeking justice after the war, a struggle rooted in the Philippine American colonial relationship, but branching down the generations into the political and cultural legacy which those who fought bequeath, not only to those who would deepen peace through social progress, but to the larger family of history where hope for justice makes all the world kin.

....In the book you hold in your hands now, facts of memory and acts of history are the rocks thrown through time. Battles, military or legislative, may be won or lost, issues may be “hits or misses” with varied publics, but there is more.

Pretend City Children’s Museum Exclusive Auction is Underway!

Monday, 19 October 2009 13:04 AJPress

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Pretend City Children’s Museum Exclusive Auction is Underway!

The countdown for Pretend City Children’s Museum’s exclusive auction is underway! The special online auction and fundraiser began on October 15, featuring a one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia item and a T3 Series electric stand-up vehicle (ESV) in Los Angeles Lakers colors autographed by NBA Star Kobe Bryant. The auction will run on Ebay until October 25th with all proceeds benefiting Pretend City . More information about the auction can be found at www.pretendcity.org.

Pacific Media Expo welcomes Filipino Martial Arts Tournament

Monday, 19 October 2009 10:11 AJPress

LOS ANGELES – The World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) USA Western Regional Tournament will be held at Pacific Media Expo one day only, Saturday, Nov. 7 2009, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport. Filipino musical act The Slam Girls will perform the national anthem and the event will conclude with a winners' demonstration.

 “Winners from this all-day tournament will qualify for the WEKAF USA National Tournament in 2010,” said Steve del Castillo, WEKAF USA's Western Division Director and martial arts instructor at Mt. San Antonio College. “I am excited for the opportunity to share this major part of our culture with fans of other Asian pop culture phenomena.” 

'We Are One' Benefit Concert

Monday, 19 October 2009 10:10 AJPress

GLENDALE - 'We Are One!', a one-night only benefit concert to raise funds for typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng disaster relief in the Philippines, will be held on Thursday, October 22 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, beginning at 6pm. Typhoon Ondoy violently struck Manila and portions of neighboring provinces on September 26 causing massive flooding and more devastation than Hurricane Katrina. Hundreds of people have died with many more still missing and hundreds of thousands have been displaced by the destruction to homes and property. Just last week, typhoon Pepeng devastated the mountain regions of Northern Luzon , causing landslides and additional flooding and adding to the on-going fatality count.

The evening will include appearances by actress/singer Nia Peeples (Fame, Walker Texas Ranger, North Shore ) and actor Mark Dacascos (ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, The Crow). Scheduled to perform are legendary singer and actress Kuh Ledesma, actors/singers/musicians The Basco Brothers, spoken word artist Arianna Basco, singer Tori Berba, actor/singer/comedian/director Bernardo Bernardo, jazz vocalist Mon David, Lito Villareal and Antoine Reynaldo Diel of the Three Filipino Tenors, R&B singer/songwriter J-Ricz, Pinoy pop/rock band Introvoys, singers Bambi Lopez and Maricar Cabrera, modern dance artist Joanne Mallillin, acapella group Prime Note Ensemble, YouTube sensation singer/songwriter/musician AJ Rafael, heavy metal band Scarred, rising singing sensation Edsel Godwin Sotiangco, singer/actress Antoinette Taus, performer Lara Avengoza, student group USC Troy Philippines and contemporary Christian group Boces.

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