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Home Bắc Ninh: Hàng ngàn người về xem Hội Rước Pháo Làng Ðồng Kỵ Hàng ngàn người từ các tỉnh lân cận và Hà Nội đã đổ về làng Ðồng Kỵ thuộc xã Ðồng Quan, Huyện Từ Sơn, tỉnh Bắc Ninh (cách Hà Nội chừng 50 km) để xem hội rước pháo truyền thống vào sáng Mùng 4 Tết. Baghdad: Nổ bom xe ngay khách sạn bộ trưởng, 4 người chết Báo "Thanh Niên" chọn chín vụ án lớn nhất Việt Nam trong năm 2003 Bầu cử Tổng Thống Hoa Kỳ: Các chính phủ Á Châu đồng ý lập hệ thống theo dõi bệnh cúm gà Các chuyên gia thấy có tiến triển tốt trong cuộc đối đầu ở nhà tù Arizona Cán bộ lão thành tố cáo lãnh tụ Ðảng tham nhũng, không sửa sai Một cán bộ cao cấp nghỉ hưu có 57 tuổi đảng lên tiếng tố cáo nhiều lãnh tụ Ðảng tham nhũng và chế độ Hà Nội làm nhiều điều sái quấy, hại dân nhưng không chịu sửa sai. Sáu quân nhân Phi Luật Tân bị thẩm vấn vì tố cáo Bộ Trưởng Quốc Phòng vi phạm tự do bầu cử Cựu Thanh Tra Kay: Tình báo Hoa Kỳ trước cuộc chiến Iraq là có lỗi lầm Dải Gaza: Giao chiến khiến có ít nhất chín người Palestine chết Dịch cúm gà xuất hiện ở Hà Nội và đã lan ra tới 31 tỉnh Hà Nội: Sông Hồng cạn nước trơ đáy Hà Sĩ Phu bị công an kiếm chuyện sau khi đi Hà Nội chữa bệnh Hoa Kỳ thả hơn 20 tù nhân từ nhà tù Guantanamo Hoa Kỳ thành lập “Văn Phòng Thông Tin Giáo Dục Hoa Kỳ” tại Sài Gòn Taiwan’s Formosa to build steel plant in Việt Nam Formosa Plastics Group, one of Taiwan’s largest industrial conglomerates, said Monday it plans a stainless steel plant in Việt Nam, with local media citing a budget of more than $3 billion. Bolsa Grande High School marks 50 years Bolsa Grande High School is celebrating 50 years of service to the community during festive golden anniversary events on Friday and Saturday, bringing together current and alumni students, teachers, administrators, and support staff. Memorial wall to begin tour “The Wall That Heals” is a half-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that tours the country each year, bringing the healing legacy of The Wall to dozens of American communities and thousands of individuals. Three La Quinta seniors named scholarship finalists Three Garden Grove Unified School District seniors, all from La Quinta High School, have advanced as finalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship program. Foreign families in Vietnam set bar high for housekeepers Modern appliances and foreign languages are just a few things expats expect their housekeepers to know. What’s Going On Life sentence recommended for killer of two A woman convicted of murdering a fortune teller and her daughter because she was angry about her fortune should be given the death penalty for the crime, a jury recommended Tuesday. The well-hidden charm Poor tourism management has squandered Việt Nam’s beautiful landscapes and unique culture, leaving foreign travelers with boring tours and polluted beaches, experts said. Three honored in creative writing contest A trio of students from Pacifica High School have been honored for their entries in the state-level 2010 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Garden Grove students fare well in spelling bee Three Garden Grove Unified School District students placed among the Top 10 competitors in the finals of 47th annual Orange County Scripps National Spelling Bee. Price hikes deal heavy blows to business, consumers Silk maker Nguyễn Văn Hùng is very worried. His fiber supplier has just informed him of higher prices due to expected electricity and gasoline price hikes. Nguyễn joins CBS News anchor Betty Nguyễn has left CNN and joined CBS News. Nguyễn had served as the anchor of the weekend morning edition of “CNN Newsroom” since 2004. Now, she will anchor the “CBS Morning News” weekdays at 4:30 a.m. and then will do reports for “The Early Show,” which airs at 7 a.m. Phạm drops congressional bid Businessman Quang Phạm has ended his quest to win the Republican primary for the right to challenge Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez in the fall. Garden Grove school again makes Newsweek list Garden Grove High School made Newsweek magazine’s Top High Schools for the fifth consecutive year this week, placing the school among the top”three percent in the nation out of more than 27,000 high schools. The latest report ranks Garden Grove High 715th — up 132 positions from its 2008 ranking of 847 and up 436 positions from its first ranking in 2006. Sheriffs honor Solorio The California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA) has recognized Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) for his outstanding legislative work in 2009. The selection underscores Assemblyman Solorio’s continued commitment to public safety issues throughout his tenure in the California Assembly, the association said. Large whale buried in glass tomb in southern Việt Nam The body of a 15-ton whale found dead at sea last month was buried in a glass tomb in the southern province of Bạc Liêu, allowing local people who worship the giant mammal to come pray at the site. Việt Nam among top emerging travel destinations A leading luxury travel network has ranked Việt Nam second on its list of up-and-coming travel destination in 2010, according to a report released Asian and Latin locations rose to the top of the list of potentially popular destinations in 2010, released Monday by Virtuoso. India took the number one spot. $1.6 billion needed Viet Nam will need to spend $1.6 billion over the next five years to develop housing for the rapidly increasing number of students in the country, according to a government agency. Hand-made ‘films’ a Việt Nam man’s passion For half a century, Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Văn Long has been drawing “films” on paper and other media that he proudly screens, for one viewer at a time, with his own sound effects. What’s Going On Voter registration forms available in 5 Asian languages U.S. citizens who speak Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Tagalog now have available to them a new version of the National Mail Voter Registration Form, which the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has translated into these five Asian languages. CASIC program applications now available Applications for Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) 2010 CASIC Leadership Academy are now available online. CASIC is geared toward college students and high school students accepted into a university, interested in politics or issues concerning the Asian Pacific Islander American community. Rights group: Catholic priest should be unconditionally released A Vietnamese human-rights activist and Catholic priest who was temporarily allowed to leave detention yesterday should be unconditionally and permanently released, Amnesty International urged Tuesday. GGUSD authorizes bond vote Faced with a critical need to modernize aging school facilities most of which are more than a half-century old the Garden Grove Unified School District has unanimously agreed to ask voters to consider a $250 million general obligation bond for large-scale school renovations. The measure will be on the June 8 statewide primary election ballot. Toll on cars in downtown Sài Gòn not workable, Experts have opposed a plan to levy a special toll on cars in downtown Sài Gòn, saying it won’t help improve traffic situation. What’s Going On Hà Nội to open citadel relic site to public Hà Nội will open the excavation site of its 1,300-year-old citadel to the public in celebration of the capital’s millennial celebration this October. Largest commercial center to go green Việt Nam’s largest commercial center in Sài Gòn will be an energy-saving facility, Vincom Group announced in a press release this week. Largest commercial center to go green Việt Nam’s largest commercial center in Sài Gòn will be an energy-saving facility, Vincom Group announced in a press release this week. Largest commercial center to go green Việt Nam’s largest commercial center in Sài Gòn will be an energy-saving facility, Vincom Group announced in a press release this week. Ông Dương Kim Sơn Linh Mục Gioan Baotixita Nguyễn Đình Thi Bạn Bùi Thị Phương Mai Bà Maria Theresa Vũ Thị Châu-Minh (Cảm Tạ) Bà Quả Phụ Lê Văn Khoái Ông Peter Phùng Bằng Cụ Quả Phụ Trần Thiện Phúc Ông Joseph Lê Xuân Định Bà Ong Thị Ngọc Chùm Thơ Trang Thanh Hai Bài Thơ Thi-San Thơ GiaoYên: Cành lá khóc Hai Bài Thơ Cung vĩnh Viễn Giải Nhất viết văn cấp Trung Học, Giải Khuyến Học 2010: NGÀY ẤY ĐÂU RỒI SAN JOSE CÓ GÌ LẠ KHÔNG?	Film Festival March 11-21 28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival will showcase new Asian cinema, with films from Vi?t Nam, the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, China and more. Films play on screens in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. For schedule and venue information: http://festival.asianamericanmedia.org Festival of Whales March 13-14 Watch as thousands of migrating California gray whales visit the Southern California coastline for the 39th annual festival. Parade, art exhibits, street fair, whale watching and more. See Web site for schedule of events and more. Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, Calif. Information: www.dpfestivalofwhales.com or (949) 472-7888 or (888) 440-4309. Kite Party March 13-14 Watch professionals showcase their stunt kites. Free. Huntington City Beach 325 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Calif. For additional information: www.surfcityusa.com Tomato and Pepper Sale March 19-21 The annual Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale features more than 200 varieties of tomatoes and 100 varieties of pepper plants. Thousands of plants available for sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, Calif. Information: www.fullertonarboretum.org Metaphysics Seminar March 20 Joey Yap will use feng shui and astrology to help prepare people to flourish in 2010 in their careers, health and relationships by capitalizing on their best dates in their astrological forecast. Yap, the founder and master trainer of the Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics, will hosting “Feng Shui and Astrology 2010: Succeeding in Turbulent Times.” Visit Web site for ticket information. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel, 2500 Mason St., San Francisco. Tickets and information: www.masteryacademy.com Tax Assistance March 20; April 3 and 10 Get help filing your income taxes. Assistance available in Vietnamese. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library, 1102 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose. Information: (408) 808-3075. Gala Ball March 20 The annual Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce special event honors community achievement recipients. $150. 6:30-11 p.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 11999 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Calif. Information, (714) 638-7950. Walk-A-Thon March 21 Seventh annual Thomas House Temporary Shelter 3K Walk-a-Thon. Help make a difference in the lives of local homeless families. Enjoy free refreshments, clowns and prizes. 9 a.m. Check Web site for registration form. Mile Square Regional Park, 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, Calif. For more information: Mark Michels at mpmichels@gmail.com or call (714) 775-5188; or visit www.thomashouseshelter.org Mixer March 24 Mix and mingle with the members of more than 25 Orange County chambers of commerce at the 7th Annual Orange County’s Largest Mixer. last year, more than 3,500 and 340 exhibitors attended. Sign up or register for exhibitor space in advance. 5-9 p.m. $20. O.C. Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: (949) 338-8338 or www.ocmixer.com Easter Bunny Breakfast March 27 Pancake breakfast, crafts, egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring your cameras. 9-11 a.m. $7 adults and children 2 and older. Register early. Westminster Community Services Department, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Calif. Register in person or at www.activenet.active.com/westminster. Information: (714) 895-2860. E-Waste Recycling March 27-28 Accepting donations of unwanted electronic waste, including computer monitors, television sets, printers, scanners, toner cartridges, VCRs, cell phones, and other small portable devices. Proceeds from the event will benefit the PTA Playground Project. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Patton Elementary School, 6861 Santa Rita Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: www.TheEcoBees.com. Bubblefest XIV March 27-April 11 The mysteries of bubbles are revealed as guests explore the science behind the colorful world of bubbles. Hands-on bubble activities demonstrate a bubble’s science and math principles (such as surface tension, elasticity, air pressure, molecular properties, and geometric properties), while Fan Yang’s Mega Bubble Show puts those theories to the ultimate test. Adults $19.95; children $16.95. Both include admission to the center and show. Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: (714) 542-2823 or http://www.discoverycube.org/programs.aspx?q=74 Tax Filing Through April 9 Free tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Fridays through April 9. 9 a.m.-3p.m. Appointments required. Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street, Garden Grove, Calif. Information or appointments: (714)897-6670. Farmers’ Market and Art Fair Ongoing Westminster Certified Farmers’ Market at the Mall and Westminster Art-a-Fair at the Mall. Market features fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery items and fresh flowers straight from the growers. The Art-a-Fair section will have unique, handmade arts, gifts and crafts. Westminster Mall, Bolsa Avenue and Goldenwest Street, adjacent to the Target store, Westminster, Calif. Market information: (714) 573-0374. Art fair information: (714) 846-5509. 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