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Editor’s Note: In the wake of devastating floods that have submerged a fifth of the country and affected some 20 million people, Pakistan is emerging as a climate change hotspot. Journalist and author Stephan Faris has traveled around the globe... Ngoc Nguyen http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=70

 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—American Indians are four times more likely to die of the flu than other Americans, but experts aren’t sure why. That’s according to a 12-state study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which also looked at... Text: Elena Shore // Video: Min Lee http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

 NEW AMERICA MEDIA INVITES YOU TO AN INTERGENERATIONAL SUMMITFORGING A COMMON AGENDA IN A POLARIZED AMERICAWhat: A day-long convening of youth and elder advocates Where: Atlantic Philanthropies, 75 Varick Street (16th floor), New York. When: Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 8:00... Dana Levine http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=116

Terry Jones might as well have gone ahead with his hollow threat—burning a Quran (Koran), the Islamic Holy Book.To Arabs and Muslims in America and abroad, the takeaway from this episode will be that American's hate Islam. Even though the... Ray Hanania http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

As Wyclef Jean continues to criticize the Haitian government for not allowing him to run for president, questions are being raised about the Haitian government’s attitude toward Haitians not living in the country.Unlike in the United States, Haitians who aren’t... Cyril Josh Barker http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

Marrying the green movement with a healthy lifestyle, community organizing, small business, youth development and non-profit work -- West Oakland's own Bikes4Life is cruising to make a difference in one of the towns most deprived and dangerous neighborhoods. Leon Breckenridge... Leon Breckenridge and Ria Dixon http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan recently joined several Black American Muslim leaders to address the controversy surrounding the proposed building of an Islamic center near Ground Zero in New York, as well as the general attitude of... Ashahed Muhammad http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

Five years after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina a large percentage of residents are back to living life as they knew it before, but many more continue struggling to get back on their feet and are still looking for... Juliana D. Norwood http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

California Latinos of every political affiliation are much more likely to vote for candidates this November who support early childhood education, according to a new statewide poll. The bipartisan survey of 895 registered Latino voters was conducted by Hart Research... Vivian Po http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=115

The White House recently announced its intention to fundamentally reform the U.S. export-control process. While the reform is not specifically addressing exports to China, it will have the greatest impact on China. This overhaul has been long overdue. Its effect... George Koo http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

Between cynicism and hypocrisy lies the 2,000-mile U.S.- Mexico border. America is raising a wall in the desert to separate Mexican drug exporters from American drug consumers, to separate Latin American peasants who will work for low wages from the... Richard Rodriguez http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

Hanoi authorities have identified 204 gaming shops to be disconnected from Internet service providers as they are located too close to schools. The Department of Information and Communications asked Internet service providers to pull the plug on the shops by... Nguoi Viet http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

 Health AlertHow the New Health Care Reform Law Can Benefit Your Family, Your Business and YouWHO: Ethnic physicians, experts, patients and NAM pollsterWHY: By 2014, virtually all immigrants and ethnic Californians can receive health care insurance at very low cost,... Dana Levine http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=116

When Hillary Clinton told the ASEAN regional forum in Hanoi this past July that it was in the United States’ interest that sovereignty issues in the Eastern Sea be settled by negotiations, not force, it sent a shockwave through the... Thi Lam http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

Last month, Rich Cho of the Portland Trail Blazers became the first Asian American general manager in the NBA. Rich kindly took time from his busy work schedule to talk candidly to Hyphen Magazine about his passion for sports, his... Victoria Yue http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

 Health AlertHow the New Health Care Reform Law Can Benefit Your Family, Your Business and YouWHO: Ethnic physicians, experts, patients and NAM pollsterWHY: By 2014, virtually all immigrants and ethnic Californians can receive health care insurance at very low cost,... Dana Levine http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=116

OAKLAND, Calif.—When a 35-year-old uninsured Korean American was told by personnel at Highland Hospital here that he would have to wait six months for a screening test to determine the cause of a lump on his neck, he promptly caught... Viji Sundaram http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=320

 If we take a look at the areas which are under the influence of Naxalism there is a common feature. It is often believed that Naxalism thrives in areas in which economic development has been ignored. In addition an atmosphere... Sandeep Pandey http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

INDIANAPOLIS-The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest museum for children and families, has incorporated its comprehensive $8 million exhibit on Egypt as part of their permanent collection, reports ALO magazine. The exhibit, Take Me There: Egypt, “is a cultural... ALO Magazine http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103

Editor's Note: YO!TV caught up with Immortal Technique and Chino XL (representing the Rebel Armz Crew) while they were out at East Oakland's own Homies Empowerment Program. They discussed their opinions on gang injunctions, youth culture and the current debate... Ann Bassette and Josue Rojas http://publisher.namx.org/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=19&id=103