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MARSHALLESE LIFE: JOURNEY TO HEALTH
Today, following a three-hour test, I received my black belt in karate. But, that's not the whole story.
The story is really about a journey -- from illness to health, from despair to hope. By sharing what I went through, I want to encourage those who face the same challenges.
In December of 2003, I was overweight, and my diabetes was out of control.
The following March, I made two decisions that changed my life: to eat right and exercise. I joined a karate class, and under the direction of Sensei Jason Stanley (4th Dan), began to move through the traditional karate program. Exercise that began with a simple walk, turned to a full-fledge routine of karate, working with weights, and cycling.
On May 3, 2008 I tested for my black belt in karate. But, as I said, that is not the whole story. I worked hard, not for the belt, but for my health. I encourage fellow Marshallese, not to wait, but begin on their own roads to health, today.
- (Photos by Jessica Rowa; story & graphic by Aenet Rowa)
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 Marshall Islands College Gets Books for Teaching Grads
Graduates of College of Marshall Islands' education program got a much anticipated delivery this week in the form of books and teaching aids for the CMI graduates to use when teaching English reading to elementary students across the Marshall Islands.
Ambassador Clyde Bishop, from the U.S. Embassy in Majuro, presented the first installment of over 4,700 books to College of the Marshall Islands President Wilson Hess and Education Department Chairman Max Voelzke on Tuesday of this week
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 Marshall Islands Finance Minister Leads Delegation to ADB Meeting
Republic of the Marshall Islands Minister Jack J. Ading met with the President of the Asian Development Bank, Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda, on May 6, during the 41st annual ADB meeting held in Madrid, Spain.
Minister Ading led the RMI delegation, which included the Secretary of Finance, Mr. Jefferson Barton. The four-day meeting included bilateral discussions between the RMI and the ADB, the Board of Governors meeting, and various other consultations.
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 Another Bombing Practice Scheduled at Kwajalein
Marshall Islands government officials were notified earlier this month of an aerial bombing practice at Kwajalein Atoll planned for this week.
Air crews flying two-B-52 aircraft from the 36th Operations Group, Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, are scheduled to conduct ordinance delivery procedures at the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Reagan Test Site on Wednesday, with a back up date of May 16.
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Domenech to be Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne has named Douglas W. Domenech to be Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs. Domenech, who currently serves as Secretary Kempthorne’s Deputy Chief of Staff, will provide policy-level leadership for Insular Affairs, a position that had been held by David Cohen, who resigned in January 2008 to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
“I have full confidence in Doug, whose commitment to this Administration, management expertise, background and knowledge will be invaluable in carrying out our responsibilities for the U.S. territories and freely associated states, “ Kempthorne said.
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 Marshall Islands at the Olympics: The Roman Cress Story
Jay Weiner, of MinnPost, began his Olympics coverage today with the story of local south Minneapolis boy, who was born in the Marshall Islands. Roman Cress competed at South High and went on to set track records at the University of St. Thomas, all the while fantasizing about becoming an Olympian, said Weiner. Now, he will be one of five athletes competing for the Marshall Islands at the Olympics.
"It's the country of his ancestors, and all things considered, he deserves it."
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 Marshallese in the News at Home and Abroad
Della W. Nakamoto, originally from the Marshall Islands, is Vice President and Account Executive Insurance Services for the Bank of Hawaii. Her article, "Are You Insured Against Employee Lawsuits?" is featured in this month's Hawaii Business Magazine. Read more about this and other Marshallese updates:
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Marshallese Life: Black Belt a Bonus on Journey to Health
Today, following a three-hour test, I received my black belt in karate.
But that's not the only focus of this article. This story is really about a journey -- from illness to health, from despair to hope. By sharing what I went through, I want to encourage those who face the same challenges.
I'm from the Marshall Islands, born on Ebeye, raised on Majuro, and predisposed to certain lifestyle diseases.
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 Marshall Islands Report Emphasizes "Holistic" Approach in Education
A summary report and action plan of last year's Rethinking Education in the Marshall Islands conference was submitted to the Marshall Islands Government by Secretary of Education Biram Stege in February 2008. Conference participants agreed that skills and knowledge are needed to be globally competitive in the 21st century, but equally important was education that promotes and preserves the Marshallese identity.
"Several projects are expected to start soon, including incorporating Marshallese skills into our regular academic programs in elementary and secondary schools, and major improvements to the materials provided for our Marshallese Language Arts classes," reported Secretary Stege on behalf of the Conference Committee.
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 Marshall Islands Organization Formed to Support Soldiers
A new non-profit organization will be chartered in the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the upcoming days. The non profit, Mije which is an old Marshallese word that means "to stand behind or support", will provide a support network for all the Marshallese soldiers serving in all branches of the U.S Armed Forces, their families, and friends.
Mije's first event will be a benefit concert, featuring various local bands, scheduled for May 17, 2008 at the RRE Marketplace.
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 Bikini Atoll Attorney Provides Updates on Appeal Process
On Friday, April 25, my legal team filed our 36-page reply to the U.S. Government's 62-page brief in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit urging reversal of the decision of Judge Miller of the US Court of Federal Claims. No more briefs are due to be filed, although the court can, at any time, direct the parties to file briefs on specific questions, as Judge Miller did after oral argument earlier this year.
The next step will be oral argument before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. These arguments are typically short. It's much too early to predict, but my guess would be that the most we could hope for would be 30 minutes for Bikini, 30 minutes for Enewetak, and one hour for the government including rebuttal time. It may well be that the argument will be shorter than that.
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Approved Omnibus Bill Includes Compact of Free Association Amendments
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, S.2739, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, which includes provisions impacting Northern Pacific Islands. After forty minutes of debate, on motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, the House voted 291 - 117.
The omnibus package, approved by the Senate earlier this month, combines bills supporting programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy. Also, included in S. 2739, are The Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security and Labor Act (ISLA), the Northern Mariana Islands Delegate Act, and a bill to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003.
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Oregon Marshallese Community Announces May Day Plans
The Marshallese community of Oregon are delighted to open this invitation to all Marshallese brothers and sisters from other state to attend the annual May Day celebration.
The 2008 events, which commemorate the 29th anniversary of RMI’s Consitution, will be held, Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th, at Crossler Middle School, Salem, Oregon, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
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