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The Asian Reporter Pacific Northwest News q Volume 27 Number 7 q April 3, 2017 q www.asianreporter.com From poor eyesight to bad teeth, needs of pandas grow with age Some Everest climbers will carry GPS devices Page 2 Japan one-ups Scotch with whisky Page 3 First Afghan women’s orchestra Page 9 LIMBS NO LONGER SO LIMBER. Qiao Yuan, a 24-year-old female giant panda, eats a bamboo shoot at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Gi- ant Panda Dujiangyan Base in the southwestern province of Sichuan. Failing eyesight, poor digestion, bad teeth, limbs no longer so limber: With captive giant pandas living longer than ever, the list of their physical and even emotional needs is growing. China, the native home of giant pandas, is seeking to cater to those requirements with a special home for the old timers along with customized diets, exercise, and other care aimed at improving their quality of life. See story on page 16. (AP Photo/Helene Franchineau) BUY YOUR TICKET! THE ASIAN REPORTER FOUNDATION’S 19TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS BANQUET WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017. To order your ticket, call (503) 283-0595 or visit <www.ARFoundation.net>. The Asian Reporter 922 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 USA Overwhelmed by debt? Want a fresh start? KELLY K. BROWN BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY 503·224·4124 www.kellybrown.com ★ LOW-COST BANKRUPTCY ★ Free consultation ★ Stop foreclosure and garnishment ★ Evening and weekend appointments 520 SW Yamhill · Suite 420 · Portland 97204 · We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. PLAY THE NEW TOP PRIZE $888 Lottery games are based on chance and should be played for entertainment only, not investment purposes. Odds 1: 4.06. Payout 62%.