Drug-resistant superbug coming into US

AN antibiotic-resistant superbug is making its way back to and spreading through the United States that causes severe diarrhea in nearly half a million people nationwide each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the bug, Shigella sonnei, infected 243 people in 32 states and Puerto Rico between May 2015 and…

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Behind the bylines of AJP

IT was an exquisite comfort to gaze at the building occupied by Asian Journal Publications, Inc. – upright and permanent, yawning with the rest, in a block of prime real estate on Brand Boulevard in Glendale Boulevard. Somewhere in the heart of the mammoth structure, with a luxurious parking space, are men and women who…

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Jesus triumphs and lives!

IT’S Easter Sunday and according to the Gospel of John, this is the celebration of the triumph and the glory of Jesus on the cross because of his fulfillment of his Father’s mission to redeem humanity from sin. Jesus is now with God but his Spirit lives in the Church. And so, to find Jesus…

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FACLA @ age 70

It will be an unbridled celebration of sight, sound and scene that will collide with the Filipino-American community of Los Angeles at Temple Street on April 25-26. It will be a glorious celebration, of all the nuances of growing older, grappling as individuals with multifaceted experiences on human development, recognizing growth potentials inherent in turning…

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Fe Labilles Sales… her name spells philanthropic service

“A woman is like a tea bag…you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water!” Eleanor Roosevelt DURING the recently concluded PACCAL (Pan American Concerned Citizens’ Action League, Inc.) event last Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel to commemorate the international celebration of Women’s History Month, Fe Labilles…

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California health department releases ads against e-cigarettes

THE California Department of Public Health released two television ads on Monday, March 23 to inform the public of risks associated with e-cigarettes. “California has been a world leader in tobacco use prevention and cessation since 1990, with one of the lowest youth and adult smoking rates in the nation. The aggressive marketing and escalating…

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House approves bipartisan Medicare doctor bill

THE House of Representatives approved a $214 billion bill on Thursday, March 26 that permanently blocks physician Medicare cuts, moving Congress closer to resolving a problem that has plagued both parties for years. The lopsided 392-37 vote shifted pressure onto the Senate, where its prospects have brightened as Democrats have muffled their criticism and President…

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Ways to prevent cancer

Cancer is the second among 10 leading causes deaths in the United States and in many other developed countries around the world, just below heart disease, the # 1 killer. In 2014, more than half a million (576,691), almost 1,600 people a day (yes, PER day!), died of cancer in the US alone. Are you…

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The vampire of family life

MEMOIRS after memoirs, celebrities reveal unhappiness hidden beneath all the glitz and glitter. Of voids they fill up with drinking; broken marriages, failed relationships, troubled childhoods, frustrating careers, bereavement—all sources of profound loneliness. As they become addicts waiting to happen, they turn to the bottle of abuse to kill the pain. Alcohol seems to be…

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10 tips in deducting charitable contributions

• YOU may deduct donations to qualified organizations.  Qualified organizations have tax-exempt status from the IRS. These include corporations or foundations organized in the U.S. for religious, charitable, educational, scientific, literary, or prevention of cruelty to children and animals. • You cannot deduct contributions made to specific individuals – priests, nuns, victims, and political organizations…

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What is a true salaried employee?

Q:  I AM a salaried employee exempt from overtime. I often work more than 40 hours per week. However, there are days when I work less than 8 hours per day. For example, last week, due to a personal emergency, I was able to work for 6 hours only. When I work less than 8…

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Debt solutions: Which one is right for you?

IF you are searching for debt reduction solutions, no doubt you’ve been inundated with advertisements for various debt management programs, companies and solutions. The choices seem confusing to the average consumer. The truth is that every situation is different and what may work perfectly for others is not necessarily going to work the same way…

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PACCAL recognizes 2015 women achievers & influential women

“A woman is the full circle…within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform!” (Diane Mariechild). THROUGH the years, history has remarkably generated an immense number of empowered women who were capable of changing the world’s social, industrial, political, and educational landscape where they competently dominated the areas with their notable contributions and significant…

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Fil-Am designer introduces PH glamour to Barbie collection 

The Barbie Doll has undergone many style, appearance and career changes throughout the nearly six decades she has been around. In February, the iconic doll received a Filipino makeover, designed by Filipino-American Carlyle Nuera for Mattel’s Global Glamour Collection. Taking elements from the Philippines and Filipino culture, the Mutya Barbie is dressed in a refreshing…

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Study: Rising health care costs add pressure for patients

A recent survey by private health insurance exchange EHealth highlights the increasing pressure and frustration felt by American families over medical bills. The survey found that more than 6 in 10 people say they’re more worried about the financial effect of expensive medical emergencies and paying for healthcare, than about funding for their retirement or…

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Renewed spirit

THE Holy Week is a very spiritual and significant time for the predominantly Catholic population. The days making up this week hold a deep meaning for Filipinos because Lenten season comes to an end in the last week of Jesus’ life—traditionally called Holy Week. During this time, the important events of His finals days on…

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Business development center in LA Chinatown opens to enhance community

LOS ANGELES – A business development center focused on meeting the financial needs of small business owners in Chinatown held its grand opening on Thursday, March 26. The Chinatown Neighborhood Business Development Center (Chinatown NBDC), a Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) center, will use a culturally appropriate approach to assist local entrepreneurs understand what operating…

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