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Violent Protests of Play Came After Failed Attempt to Work with Sikh Leaders, Actor Says

December 29, 2004

Source: The Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,11711,1380381,00.html

On December 29, 2004 The Guardian reported, "The violent protests that led to the closure of the controversial play Behzti were the result of a failed attempt to work with Sikh community leaders, a leading actor in the play has said.

Yasmin Wilde, who played Min, the victim in a rape scene which sparked particular criticism, said the play had been closed...

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International Students at Indiana Universities Await News of Relatives Affected by Tsunami

December 29, 2004

Source: Indianapolis Star

http://www.indystar.com/articles/1/205517-7581-010.html

On December 29, 2004 the Indianapolis Star reported, "Ashok Jeyapaul, a Hanover College junior from India, spent most of Tuesday logged on to a computer in his dormitory room or at the college's international student center. Jeyapaul awaited e-mail about his grandparents and other family members, whose hundreds of acres of farmland in India were in the path of Sunday's tsunami. Their...

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Sikh Temple Hosts Camp in Turlock, CA

December 29, 2004

Source: Modesto Bee

http://www.modbee.com/local/story/9677556p-10561450c.html

On December 29, 2004 Modesto Bee reported, "nearly 100 people from kindergarten to college age turned out Tuesday for the first day of Sikh Camp at the Sikh Temple on Fifth Street in Turlock. The camp, offering information on the Sikh religion and history, is scheduled to conclude today, after running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is free and open to the public, regardless of age, race...

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Detroit Hindu Temples Prepare to Send Tsunami Relief to South Asia

December 29, 2004

Source: The Detroit News

http://www.detnews.com/2004/nation/0412/29/A01-44476.htm

On December 29, 2004 The Detroit News reported, "Troy resident Chandrachoodan Narayanan spent Tuesday contacting friends and relatives in India to find out how his temple could help. The people he could reach in the area ravaged by the killer tsunami Sunday told him they need just about everything. 'They need, naturally, shelter, clothes, food,' said Narayanan, 63, a member of...

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Tsunami Relief Efforts Could Shed Positive Light on U.S. Immigrant Groups

December 28, 2004

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04363/433495.stm

On December 28, 2004 the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported, "The tidal waves that swept from South Asia to East Africa Sunday morning have riveted the attention of every major relief agency -- and may bring new attention to relief efforts by minority communities in the United States...The Tamil Nadu Foundation will be collecting relief funds...The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills is...

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TX Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Threatening Islamic Center

December 28, 2004

Source: KLTV News

Wire Service: AP

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=2737726

On December 28, 2004 the Associated Press reported, "a man who pleaded guilty to threatening to destroy the El Paso Islamic Center has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. In addition, U-S District Judge Frank Montalvo ordered 30-year-old Jared Bjarnason to complete 150 hours of community service. U-S Attorney Johnny Sutton said 'There are no idle...

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