Hmong Public Radio program –April 5, 2008
By Jouabee Lor and Yia Lor
Introduction by Lia Lor (English)
Song: Muaj Kuv Tsis Muaj Koj (There’s Me but Why Weren’t You) by Hnub Lauj
News & Announcement
1 De Pere sewer rates increased
2 Growing UWGB sets early cutoff for application
3 New rules take effect to stem deadly virus in fish
4 State legislation allows transfer of hunting permits to minors.
5 Lambeau project debt could pay off by 2011
6 WPS seeks electric, gas rate hikes for 2009
7 Utility disconnection moratorium will end April 15
8 More soybeans expected to take root across state
Public announcement: Doua Vang invited U. S Hmong American veteran from Chapter 10 to join a meeting at the United Hmong Community Center and Asian Resource Center in Green Bay on Sunday, April 6, 2008. More information, Doua Vang at 920-491-2484
Song: Vim Tsawg Ib Lo Lus (Because It’s Short of One Word) by Luj Yaj
Air ID – WHID 88.1
News & Announcement:
8 Tell kids not to go with stranger
9 Northwest Airlines charging second luggage, others to begin bag fee
10 Woman given death in mom-to-be’s killing in Kansas City
11 Gap between black and white scores widens in the student’s achievement tests.
12 Bans drive up alcohol related crashes, study shows
13 Transportation Security Administration: 9,500 pilots armed
14 Lawmakers face tough choices on transportation
15 Over 40 year olds women gain new options in contraception
16 Bush and Russian president Vladimir Putin: No More Cold War
17 House approves billions of dollars to fight AIDS around the world
Public announcement: Rental available in Green Bay, 2 bedrooms; more information, 920-265-2317
Song: Lwm Tiam Mam Hlub (Love Again Next Life) by Iab Lauj
Air ID – WHID 88.1
Public announcement: Txiaj Xab Yaj announced that Youa Vang Yang in Green Bay plans to release his wife, mother and father’s spirits to heaven (tso plig) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the funeral home on Fisk Street in Green Bay. Starting at 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. More information, contact Txiaj Xab Yaj @ 920-884-9151; Vam Ntxawg Yaj @ 920-321-8713
• Weather report
Traditional song: Tsis Muaj Tsawg Zaj Ntuj Twb Kaj by Sua Hang
Public announcement: Chav Thoj in Madison, Wisconsin announced that he is in part of the SGU team. He is a member of the United States National Defense team. The United States National Defense team want to recognize those Hmong American veteran that got injured, got caught by enemies and put in prison during the Vietnam War. The recognition will take place on July 3, 2008. Any Hmong American veteran who wants to participate this recognition should contact Chav Thoj as soon as possible. Chav Thoj can be reach at 608-273-0248 or 608-628-1977.
Traditional song: Kwv Txhiaj by Mee Lee
• A bad habit never goes away by itself. It’s always an undo it yourself project.
• Most people are willing to change, not because they see the light, but because they feel the heat.
Music: Raj Nplaim (Hmong flute)
• The secret of success is to start from scratch and keep on scratching.
Song: Hnub Yug Koj (The Day You’re Born) by Xai Thao. Dedication for Boua Chao Lor for his Birthday!
• Don’t ask, “What if it doesn’t work?” Ask instead, “What if it does?”
Song: Nco Tus Hlub (Missing My Lover) by Nplej Xiong
• Happiness is always an inside job in your heart.
• Those who are given to white lies soon become color blind.
• When we do what we can, God will do what we can’t.
Song: Leej Nus Nraug Xwb (The Boy Friend) by Hnub Lauj
• God’s gifts are never loans; they are always deposits.
Song: Thaj Chaw Qub (The Old Place) by Huas Hawj
• Those who don’t take chances don’t make advances. Even a turtle doesn’t get ahead unless he sticks his neck out.
• Always tell the truth, and you never have to remember what you said.
• Don’t spend a dollar’s worth of time for ten cents worth of results.
• Worry gives a small thing a big shadow.
Traditional song: Daj Dee Puas Yuav Sib Tau (Will that Be Possible to Get Marry) by Vas Lauj
Concluded for the night. By Lia Lor (English)
