BioTime, Inc. to Form Asian Subsidiary

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:01:00 0500

BEIJING & ALAMEDA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - BioTime, Inc. (OTCBB:BTIM) announced today that it will organize a new subsidiary, BioTime Asia, Limited, for the purpose of clinically developing and marketing therapeutic stem cell products in the People’s Republic of China...

College Affordability Crisis Deepens; Families Seek New Ways to Find the Best College Deal

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - StudentAid.com today introduces a breakthrough...

U.S. Senator Jim Webb and Other Members of Congress Briefed on the Recent Unlawful Imprisonment of Five Members of the Democratic Party of Vietnam (DPV)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:01:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Dr. Ngai Nguyen, the Vice Secretary of the Democratic Party of Vietnam, in a visit to Washington, D.C., briefed Senator Jim Webb and other members of Congress and the Human Rights Caucus on the recent unlawful imprisonment of five members of...

CIGNA Volunteer of the Year in Phoenix Gives Sight to the Needy

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:21:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The CIGNA (NYSE:CI) Foundation today named Dr. Eva Liang, an ophthalmologist with the Cigna Medical Group in Phoenix, as the company’s Volunteer of the Year. Dr. Liang founded the Sight for Life Foundation in 2001 while in private practice in...

Congressional Screening of Film Sheds Light on the Historic Struggle for Democracy in Taiwan, Encourages Critical Look at U.S. Foreign Policy toward Taiwan and China

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:03:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Drawing attention to the current and decades-long struggle for democracy forged by the people of Taiwan and their American allies,

Lance Yanagihara Joins Union Bank’s Private Bank

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Union Bank, N.A., has named Lance Yanagihara a relationship manager for the Private Bank, which provides comprehensive wealth management solutions for individuals, families, foundations and endowments as well as professional service firms. Based...

Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee Provide Details of their Detention in North Korea in an Op-Ed for the Los Angeles Times and Current Media

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:40:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - The Los Angeles Times today announced the publication of Laura...

The Coca-Cola Company Names King & Spalding, L.L.P. as Recipient of Its “Living the Values” Award

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - The Coca-Cola Company presented its “Living the Values” Award (LVA) to Atlanta-based law firm King & Spalding L.L.P. The award, now in its second year, was established by the Company to annually acknowledge and honor the U.S.-based law firm...

Forbes Ranks Kumon No. 1 Low-Cost Franchise

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:00:00 0500

TEANECK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Kumon, the world’s largest after-school education company, ranks No...

SPI Recognized as Outstanding Supplier at US Pan Asian American Chamber – Southwest Region Expo

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:15:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - SPI, a leading global provider of information technology services announced today that they were the recipient of an Outstanding Supplier Award at the US Pan Asian American Chamber-Southwest Region’s 8^th Annual Business Expo held on August 20...

Congressman Joseph Cao Briefed on the Vietnamese Government’s Unlawful Imprisonment of Four Members of the Democratic Party of Vietnam (DPV)

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:35:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Congressman Joseph Cao, the first Vietnamese American elected to Congress, while on a stop in San Jose, California, discussed the recent unlawful imprisonment of four members of the Democratic Party of Vietnam (DPV), Nguyen Tien Trung, Le Cong...

MoneyGram International Nearly Doubles Its Network in South Korea

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:07:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - MoneyGram International (NYSE:MGI), a leading global money transfer company, today announced an agreement with Shinhan Bank, a leading national bank in South Korea and part of the Shinhan Financial Group (NYSE:SHG), to offer MoneyGram money transfer...

Allied Health Care Workforce Program Report Assesses Central California Health Minority Workforce

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:36:00 0500

FRESNO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Some of the greatest opportunities for employment in Central California over the next decade are as dental assistants, medical assistants, home health aides and nursing assistants according to the Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis...

San Jose Repertory Theatre Presents the World Premiere of The Kite Runner

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:21:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - San Jose Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of the stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, The Kite Runner – a haunting story of friendship and redemption in modern Afghanistan...

365 Days and Counting: 24 Hour Fitness Looks Ahead to Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:01:00 0500

SAN RAMON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - With one year to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, 24 Hour Fitness, the largest privately-owned U.S. fitness chain and a health club industry pioneer, has begun plans to support Team USA’s efforts to...

Diversity Best Practices and Kodak CEO Antonio M. Perez to Host Board of Directors Caucus on Diversity and Inclusion

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Kodak Chairman and CEO Antonio M. Perez will join Carol Evans, President, Bonnier Corp. Working Mother Group/Diversity Best Practices, to lead a first-ever Roundtable of board directors from top companies at the Board of Directors’ Caucus on...

Western Union Foundation Donates Funds in 19 Countries to Drive Economic Opportunity Through Western Union’s Our World, Our FamilySM Signature Cause Program

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - To help migrants and their families overcome economic barriers, the Western Union Foundation recently donated $2 million to communities in 19 countries through the Our World, Our Family^SM signature cause program, culminating in $9.1...

NCKU 2009 Fall Application Kicks Off

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:46:00 0500

TAINAN, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - The application for NCKU admission to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs for Fall Semester 2009 is kicking off. The application deadline for enrollment in this coming Fall is March 31st. Applicants must both complete on-line...

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at The Americana at Brand with an Afternoon of Culturally-Inspired Activities

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:40:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - The Americana at Brand will host a special event on Sunday, February 8 from 3p.m. to 4p.m., free to the public, in honor of the 2009 Chinese New Year, often referred to as the Lunar New Year. The entertainment will include traditional dances that...

Nara Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Nara Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NARA), the holding company of Nara Bank (the “Bank”) reported a net loss of $9.9 million, or ($0.39) per diluted share, for fourth quarter 2008, compared to net income of $8.3 million, or $0.32...

Bilingual Birdies and City Treehouse Launch Unique Children’s Mandarin Program

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:23:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Bilingual Birdies and City Treehouse introduce Mandarin classes for young children––the first program of this type offered in New York City. The 45-minute parent/caregiver-and-child classes teach six-month to five-year olds basic vocabulary in...

Study Hails DPA’s Economic Impact

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:29:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Down Payment Assistance (DPA), a unique economic empowerment program pioneered by Sacramento-based Nehemiah Corp. of America, had a major beneficial impact on the U.S. economy last year, generating $38.6 billion in revenues and creating...

SCMBDC's 40th Annual Minority Business Opportunity Day to Be Held Feb. 17 in Industry Hills

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Southern California Minority Business Development Council (SCMBDC) is holding its 40^th annual Minority Business Opportunity Day (MBOD) on February 17 at the Pacific Palms Conference Resort, One Industry Hills Parkway in Industry Hills...

Census Bureau Daily Feature for Monday, January 26: Chinese New Year

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:01:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Profile America — Monday, January 26th. In some parts of the country, today will be marked by fireworks, the clash of cymbals and colorful parades watched by festive crowds — it’s the Chinese New Year, 4707, the year of the ox. While...

DIRECTV Launches New 24/7 Filipino Women's Channel

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - DIRECTV, Inc., the nation’s leading satellite TV service provider, is growing its WorldDirect™ programming platform with the addition of GMA Life TV, a channel fully dedicated to the life and style of Filipino women. GMA Life TV has an...

National Association of Investment Companies And The Marathon Club for Entrepreneurship Host Inaugural Gala for Private Equity Industry

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) and The Marathon Club for Entrepreneurship (TMC), will host “The Pathway to Minority Wealth Creation”, The Private Equity Industry Inaugural Gala Reception on Sunday, January...

Families Overlook Importance of Reading Together

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

TEANECK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Reading as a family activity is less important to U.S. and Canadian parents when compared to other listed activities according to a recent online survey.

“As U.S. literacy rates worsen, parents need to make daily reading a...

Pacific Alliance Bank Announces Fourth Quarter Results

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

ROSEMEAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Pacific Alliance Bank (OTCBB:PFBN) announced today its fourth quarter 2008 results, with highlights as follows:

Total Assets increased by $27.3 million to $80 million, or 51.8% growth from $52.7...

California’s Physician Groups Support State Regulation that Requires HMOs to Provide Translation Services to Patients

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:44:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - In response to a recent announcement by Director Cindy Ehnes from the Department of Managed Health Care about new rules requiring California HMOs to provide translation services for patients with limited English ability, Donald Crane, President and...

ALLVOI Offers 500 Minutes a Month of Free Calling to India

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - ALLVOI, a World Discount...

Entrepreneur Ranks Kumon No. 1 for Eighth Year

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

TEANECK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Entrepreneur magazine’s annual “Franchise 500” issue recognizes Kumon, the world’s largest after-school math and reading program, as the leading tutoring franchise for the eighth consecutive year.

Corporate layoffs...

The Center for Arts Education January 14 Unveiling of "The Strength Inside" Photography Showcase

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:47:00 0500

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“Chandni Chowk to China” to Have Widest U.S. Opening of Any Bollywood Film

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:36:00 0500

BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Warner Bros. Pictures will be releasing the film “Chandni Chowk to China” in North America on January 16^th. The film will open on more than 125 screens in over 50 markets, making it the largest-ever opening of any Bollywood film...

Asia America Symphony Association Music Director David Benoit Announces 2009 Season

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:20:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - The Asia America Symphony Association (AASA) Music Director David Benoit announces the Asia America Symphony’s 2009 Concert Season, featuring a lineup of world-renowned and celebrated artists, beginning January 24, 2009, with

Chinese Media Group Corp. to Acquire Majority Stake in TOPTV USA

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:37:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - All Line, Inc., (Pink Sheets:ALIN), a company engaged in telecommunications, multimedia, and IT development, today announced that Chinese Media Group Corporation (

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The Coca-Cola Company Names King & Spalding, L.L.P. as Recipient of Its “Living the Values” Award

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SPI Recognized as Outstanding Supplier at US Pan Asian American Chamber – Southwest Region Expo

Congressman Joseph Cao Briefed on the Vietnamese Government’s Unlawful Imprisonment of Four Members of the Democratic Party of Vietnam (DPV)

MoneyGram International Nearly Doubles Its Network in South Korea

Allied Health Care Workforce Program Report Assesses Central California Health Minority Workforce

San Jose Repertory Theatre Presents the World Premiere of The Kite Runner

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Diversity Best Practices and Kodak CEO Antonio M. Perez to Host Board of Directors Caucus on Diversity and Inclusion

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Nara Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Bilingual Birdies and City Treehouse Launch Unique Children’s Mandarin Program

Study Hails DPA’s Economic Impact

SCMBDC's 40th Annual Minority Business Opportunity Day to Be Held Feb. 17 in Industry Hills

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DIRECTV Launches New 24/7 Filipino Women's Channel

National Association of Investment Companies And The Marathon Club for Entrepreneurship Host Inaugural Gala for Private Equity Industry

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Pacific Alliance Bank Announces Fourth Quarter Results

California’s Physician Groups Support State Regulation that Requires HMOs to Provide Translation Services to Patients

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“Chandni Chowk to China” to Have Widest U.S. Opening of Any Bollywood Film

Asia America Symphony Association Music Director David Benoit Announces 2009 Season

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