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2010-08-29 Tobacco-friendly clubs at heart of Va. smoking ban - BusinessWeek

The vice president and general counsel of the Eden Center mall, Alan Frank, said the mall is thriving and the smoking ban wont change that. The mall has been a success because it offers such an authentic experience, with foods and shops that cater to Vietnamese tastes. He acknowledged, though, that a smoky nightclub is part of that authentic experience.

Asian men -- nearly all of us smoke," said Nguyen, who came to the U. S. as a child from Vietnam and manages the family-owned restaurant, which doubles on weekends as a nightclub. Global health statistics bear him out: according to the World Health Organization, Vietnamese men have among the highest smoking rates in the world.

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The first showdown over Virginias new smoking law is brewing not in the heart of the states tobacco country, but in a suburban shopping mall five miles from the nations capital better known for banh mi sandwiches and homemade head cheese.

2010-08-27 Rockville Centre Patch, NY - Wild Ginger Serves Southeastern Asian Cuisine

Lee explained that Wild Gingers food has a unique and authentic taste due to the culinary talents of its chefs. "The food here is different than at other Asian fusion restaurants because one of our chefs is from Malaysia, and she prepares a lot of the sauces," he said.

Joyce Li, the restaurants co-manager, said that the presentation of the dishes is just as important as the taste. "We give customers a gorgeous presentation of our food at a very reasonable price," she explained. "Not only do we use all fresh ingredients that are delivered the same day, but we also want be creative with our food. "

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2010-08-25 5 states seek closing of shipping locks to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan - Environment

The fish have have frustrated and confounded biologists by outcompeting native fish for food and disrupting the rivers ecosystem. One species of Asian carp, the silver carp, is also a threat to boaters because of its ability to leap from the water.

Mondays three-hour hearing was designed to set legal and jurisdictional groundwork that will be a part of a three-day hearing beginning Sept. 7. It was essentially Asian carp 101 for U. S. District Judge Robert M. Dow, who asked both sides to quickly and simply explain where the invasive species originated from and why it poses such a grave threat to the Great Lakes.

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Five Great Lakes states laid out the broad strokes of their argument to close Chicago-area shipping locks during a hearing Monday in federal court in Chicago, kicking off a legal showdown to stop the feared Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan. - 5 states seek closing of shipping locks to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan

2010-08-24 Africas ambitious return of ancient rice - Health and Families, Life and Style - The Independent

Moreover, despite significant increases in domestic cereal production in many countries during 2008 and 2009, Africa continues to depend heavily on food aid and global cereal markets for its leading food staples, rice and maize," he added.

One by one, Ali Kassim pulls out the weeds that have grown in his rice paddy. Its surprisingly rare in Africa, but he is cultivating African rice - once close to extinction after it was pushed aside centuries ago for a higher-yield imported Asian variety.

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One by one, Ali Kassim pulls out the weeds that have grown in his rice paddy. Its surprisingly rare in Africa, but he is cultivating African rice - once close to extinction after it was pushed aside centuries ago for a higher-yield imported Asian variety.

2010-08-22 Local South Asians Collect Canned Food, Donations For Pakistani Flood Victims

United Nations officials say at least usd. 460 million are needed to provide food, shelter and clean water for the displaced people, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared at UN headquarters yesterday to

Theres a lot of damage of crops over there, theres no food," said a CPO member. "So were trying to donate how much we can. A lot of food, how much (as) we can. "

The group is continuing its food drive and is also coordinating its efforts with mosques, community centers and each of the borough presidents.

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2010-08-18 World Bank Announces usd. 900 Mln Aid To Flood-Hit Pakistan

In response to the Pakistan governments plea, the World Bank, in association with the Asian Development Bank, formed a Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) rapid response team, which arrived in Islamabad on to assess the extend of the damage. If there is no fresh wave of flooding, the assessment can be completed by , the bank said.

Earlier, the U. S. had pledged usd. 20 million in humanitarian assistance for the flood-hit country, in addition to supplying a months ration of food to about 168,500 people through its partnership with the World Food Program.

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2010-08-17 UCSF study finds racial gaps in child obesity

For the first time in more than three decades, obesity rates for white and Asian children are falling in California, and they seem to have leveled off for Hispanic kids - all good signs that public health campaigns aimed at keeping young people away from unhealthful sweets and fatty foods are starting to work, according to a UCSF study.

But the rate of severely obese children hasnt fallen at all for boys, and continues to climb for girls. Black and American Indian girls in particular have yet to see any decreases in obesity rates. Only 1 percent of white and Asian girls were severely obese in 2008, but 4. 6 percent of black girls and 4. 9 percent of American Indian girls fell into that category.

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For the first time in more than three decades, obesity rates for white and Asian children are falling in California, and they seem to have leveled off for Hispanic kids - all good signs that public health campaigns.

2010-08-15 Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE:KFT) Wants Asian Market

Even amidst of slow growth at home, the US based food maker has been expanding roots in emerging markets over the last three years.

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2010-08-14 Minhs in Arlington is authentic Vietnamese in a comfortable setting

Though it has a massive menu with selections from across Vietnam, Minhs talents highlight the cuisine of the north. This means the head-turning broiled catfish that is served sizzling with onions and dill and seasoned with turmeric. Its a delightfully aromatic dish and more delicate than one would expect from its dramatic presentation. Those ordering grilled pork with vermicelli are given two options at Minhs, southern style or northern style; look north. Less sweet and more juicy than the southern version, the northern grilled pork is tender, savory and one of the best things that comes out of the kitchen here. Among entrees, a favorite among the restaurants Vietnamese clientele are the pan-fried rice noodles. The white rice noodles are deep fried and topped with a saucy pile of beef or squid-heavy seafood. The clear sauce

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The buzz: Before Eventide, Lyon Hall, Tallula and other hip spots turned Clarendon into a dining destination, the neighborhood was more well-known for under-the-radar ethnic dining, Vietnamese specifically. But as the new restaurants started to pop up, many of these restaurants began to close,. - Minhs restaurant in clarendon asian restaurants in clarendon dinner deals cheap eats