All posts tagged "Koreatimes"

  • By Abigail Lee Halstrom Academy 11th grade
    Why children should pick their own book

    According to the article “Why are we so curious?” by Tom Stafford, “We humans have a deeply curious nature… We just love to know the answers to things, even if there’s no obvious benefit.” Humans love to...

    • Posted March 7, 2016
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  • Xiangning Li Temple City High 10th grade
    Another important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

    Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of age-related dementia, caused by the storing of the protein called beta-amyloid that combines to form amyloid plaques in the brain. The amyloid affects the neurons in the brain, which disables...

    • Posted March 7, 2016
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  • Jiho Kahng Palos Verdes High 10th grade
    Loving your children while loving your country

    Korean mothers of Palos Verdes gathered in one heart and one mind to provide an official curriculum for Korean language class that will tailor to K-12 levels. Even though there were many unexpected obstacles in meeting funds...

    • Posted March 7, 2016
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  • Minnesota Twins' Byung Ho Park, center, of South Korea, high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Fla., Sunday, March 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
    Park Byung-ho hits slam for 1st spring HR

    PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Korean slugger Byung Ho Park hit a grand slam for his first spring training homer, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Sunday. Park hit a towering shot...

    • Posted March 6, 2016
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  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson, top, falls from the rim after a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 6, 2016. The Los Angeles Lakers won 112-95. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
    How did that happen? Lakers blow out Warriors

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Clarkson scored 25 points, D’Angelo Russell added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Golden State Warriors 112-95 on Sunday, handing the defending NBA champions just their sixth loss of the...

    • Posted March 6, 2016
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  • FILE - In this Jan. 20, 1981, file photo, President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan wave to onlookers at the Capitol building as they stand at the podium in Washington following the swearing in ceremony. The former first lady has died at 94, The Associated Press confirmed Sunday, March 6, 2016. (AP Photo/File)
    Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nancy Reagan, the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president — and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease — has died. She...

    • Posted March 6, 2016
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  • ang Ha Na of South Korea celebrates after winning the HSBC Women's Champions Golf tournament on Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Singapore. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
    Ha Na Jang takes LPGA Singapore by 4 strokes for 2nd win of the season

    SINGAPORE (AP) – South Korea’s Ha Na Jang captured her maiden LPGA title at the Coates Golf Championship in Florida last month and has quickly made it two. Jang enhanced her growing reputation as one of the hottest...

    • Posted March 6, 2016
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