Author Archives: Jeff

About Jeff

Jeff lives in Silicon Valley, and attempts to juggle marriage, fatherhood, computer systems research, running, and writing.

Asian American Commercial Watch: H Mart

I first saw this commercial in H Mart while waiting for The Wife to finish shopping. I had never seen it on TV, but it played on the  monitors inside the store. This commercial and others on the H Mart … Continue reading

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Fast, Furious, and Forgotten: Asian Americans and Import Car Culture

When many people think of Asian Americans, especially here in Silicon Valley, they often picture engineers, tech startups, and academic/college-obsessed students.  Motorhead isn’t a term that often comes to mind. But if you grew up certain Asian American neighborhoods, import … Continue reading

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Universal Pictures Releases New Forgotten Island Trailer

A few months ago, we talked about a new animated movie based on Filipino folklore and culture, Forgotten Island. Today, Universal Pictures released a new Forgotten Island trailer. This one shows much more about the island itself and its inhabitants. While … Continue reading

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How You Can Help Understand Asian American Cancer

It is currently a mystery why nonsmoking Asian American females are being diagnosed at a higher rate of lung cancer than other American women. In general, the understanding of cancer among Asian Americans has major gaps. Asian Americans account for … Continue reading

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Asians Behaving Badly: Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang was a Chinese Government Agent

We used to do a series called Asians Behaving Badly. This series highlights Asians and Asian Americans who went against the model minority stereotype and did heinous things. As time went on, it fell out of favor. Indeed, during and … Continue reading

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AAPI Thoughts on the US 250th Anniversary

I occasionally answer survey polls conducted by AP-NORC and AAPI Data. The results from a poll that I took in April, exploring how AAPI thoughts on the US 250th Anniversary have been released.  Some highlights: Top words to describe the … Continue reading

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Gestational Diabetes

I thought I knew most of the major Asian American Medical Hazards, but this one surprised me. Asian American women have the highest risk of Gestational Diabetes. Some label this the largest undocumented disparity in maternal health. For those of … Continue reading

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Florence Choe

During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners,  on US Memorial Day (and AAPI Heritage Month) we note Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who fought and died for their country.  This Memorial Day, we are remembering Florence … Continue reading

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Artist Miljohn Ruperto featured at Stanford’s Cantor Art Museum

When I heard that Filipino American Artist Miljohn Ruperto would be featured at Stanford’s Cantor Art Museum, I had to go see his work.  I rarely see Filipino artists featured at art museums. His show is titled Animal, Vegetable, nor … Continue reading

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Is Pandan becoming the New Trendy Asian Flavor?

Is pandan becoming the new trendy Asian flavor?  Will it join matcha and ube in that category?  While the article that mentioned this focused on the Bay Area’s extended Silicon Valley region (which is heavily Asian), I am think this … Continue reading

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Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak Ended: More Love and Hate

Jamie Ding’s Jeopardy Winning Streak ended this week. On the same day that I posted about his success too! As with when he was winning, his exit has generated both love and hate. What did he do that has drawn … Continue reading

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Love and Hate for Jeopardy Contestant Jamie Ding

Nothing increases Jeopardy ratings like a long winning streak.  Jeopardy contestant Jamie Ding has a current 31 game winning streak that has people taking notice, including Good Morning America, which interviewed him last week. Some of that notice is bad, … Continue reading

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