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  Last week, seven Tzu-Chi members drove 4 hours from Pittsburgh to
York,PA to visit some of our friends there.  There are about 150 Chinese
illegal immigrants detained in the York prison since they were arrested
last June.
  It's the story of the Golden Venture, which carried about 300 Chinese
to travel across Afica, Atlantic Ocean and finally anchored in Queens,
New York City Those friends spent one year on board, and it's almost
another one year past since they were arrested.
  There are very few we can do for them actually.  They were almost
destined to be sent back to China.  However, the Tzu-Chi members
realized after visited some of them that even a used novel, a used
walkman, or music tape can be very helpful to energize their spirits. 
Remember, they are in a country with different culture and language. 
They said they are not used to western food, but we cannot offer any
help.  They said they are boring, which we might really do something.
  So, I ask you spend a few seconds now to think about what you can do
for your compatriots.  Contribute your Chinese novels, Chinese pop music
tapes, or buy them a cheap walkman?  Even if they were not allowed to
stay in America, I wish they will leave here with the love of us Chinese.
  If you are convinced that this is your responsibility to help them,
and willing to do this job, please mail or send your stuff to me at
S.T.C., Carnegie-Mellon Univ., 4400 fifth ave., PGH, PA 15213.  Or call
me (office:412-268-3457) if you did not hear this news yet.
  You don't really need to sacrifice much, but it is a lot to those in
need.  I and those you helped appreciate your kindness.

Yuh-Hai Wang