>>John Liu Makes History as First Asian American Controller
>>JAMA Study: H1N1 Hits Hard at All Ages
>>2009 Mr. Hyphen
>>One Night Only Benefit: REAF with Cast of Wicked and Lucie Arnaz
>>New People’s New Japanese Pop Art Exhibition
Compiled by Melissa He
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John Liu Makes History as First Asian American Controller
John Liu made history on Tuesday becoming the first Asian-American controller in the city, and doing it with a whopping margin.
The Queens councilman trounced his underfunded and virtually unknown Republican rival, 47-year-old investment broker Joseph Mendola by 76% to 19%, and by a margin of nearly 500,000 votes.
–NYDailyNews.com
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JAMA Study: H1N1 Hits Hard at All Ages
Previous reports suggesting that older H1N1 flu victims are less prone to severe outcomes than children and young adults have been called into question by a new report published November 3 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Although one-third of those hospitalized were ages 18 or younger, the authors write that people age 50 or older have the highest rate of death once hospitalized.
“What our study shows was that once you were hospitalized, if you were elderly, you have a higher risk of dying,” said Janice K. Louie, of the California Department of Public Health, Richmond, Calif. Louie study appears in JAMA.
To avoid having apparently mild cases escalate into serious illness, Louie and her colleagues advise clinicians to closely monitor those 50 or older, who turn up with flu-like symptoms regardless of initial results.
Once hospitalized, adults, especially those with potentially aggravated underlying conditions, “should be carefully monitored and treated promptly with antiviral agents.”
Interestingly, the authors noted that besides the usual risk factors, such as asthma, a new one appears evident among those hospitalized - obesity. They call for more study of this finding.
Findings of the new study do not change the CDC’s recommendation for vaccination, which focuses on younger people, those with such chronic conditions as asthma and pregnant women.
–newamericamedia.org
EVENT: 2009 Mr. Hyphen
DESCRIPTION: Hyphen and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) present the fourth annual Mr. Hyphen competition this Saturday, celebrating the men of the Asian American community. Each year, Hyphen and OACC celebrate Asian American men who devote themselves to worthy community causes. While structured like a pageant with rounds of talent, fashion and Q&A, Mr. Hyphen turns stereotypes on their heads in front of a sold-out crowd. Striking a blow for equal-opportunity all-in-good-fun ogling, Mr. Hyphen is an energy-filled evening of fun and charity. Rounds will be decided alternately by an audience vote and by an illustrious panel of judges. The man who is crowned Mr. Hyphen wins a $1000 cash donation to his nonprofit organization.
DETAILS: $15-20. Sat. 11/14. 7-10pm. Oakland Asian Cultural Center (Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 2nd floor), 388 8th St. Suite 290, Oakland, CA
CONTACT: Tickets at www.hyphenmagazine.com or at door.
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EVENT: One Night Only Benefit: REAF with Cast of Wicked and Lucie Arnaz
DESCRIPTION: The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF) presents a special One Night Only Holiday Cabaret. Patty Duke, Teal Wicks with cast members from WICKED and other special guests including Lucie Arnaz.  This exclusive “One Night Only Holiday Cabaret” event will feature cast members performing song selections of their own choice to present an evening of upbeat, high-energy music, dance and comedy to ring in the holidays. The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation has worked with over 25 touring casts to date to produce “One Night Only Cabaret” events to raise funds to provide funds for direct services to people with HIV/AIDS
DETAILS: $25-100. Mon. 12/7. 7:30pm. J’LaChic Theatre 39 on Pier 39, San Francisco.
CONTACT: Tickets at 415/ 273-1620 or online at www.helpisontheway.org.
EVENT: New People’s New Japanese Pop Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: The TOKYO CREATORS MARKET, an extensive exhibit of work by several celebrated visual artists from Japan opens next weekend and runs through the beginning of next year. Junko Mizuno, ON ZA LINE, and Kim Songhe are among the featured artists and will attend the show’s opening.
DETAILS: Free. Sat. 11/21. 10-8pm. SUPERFROG Gallery, 1746 Post St. San Francisco.
CONTACT: More info available at www.superfroggallery.com
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