Author Archives: Jeff

About Jeff

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

Ms Marvel Episode 5 Review: Time and Again (Major Spoilers)

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Jeff

The Wife and I anxiously awaited  Ms Marvel episode 5 and found most of it enthralling and even informative.  Overall I thought it was worth watching, althoughI thought that this episode had some problems in my opinion. Major spoilers to … Continue reading →

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Ms Marvel Episode 4 Review: Seeing Red (Major Spoilers)

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Jeff

Even as Ms Marvel has passed the half way point, I am still finding the series to be intriguing. While it wasn’t perfect, I really enjoyed Episode 4, titled Seeing Red, especially from an Asian American point of view (more … Continue reading →

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Bias in Source Code Review Pushback impacts Asians and other groups at Google

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Jeff

You would think that tech rank and file positions in Silicon Valley (as opposed to upper and executive management) would be where Asians would experience less bias, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Researchers at Google have found … Continue reading →

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Ms Marvel Episode 3 Review: Destined (Minor Spoilers)

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Jeff

When I first the saw this official clip, I really wanted to see episode 3 of Ms. Marvel, Destined. It has nothing to do with superheroes, but that is part of the charm of the show. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Ms Marvel Episode 2 Review: Crushed (Minor Spoilers)

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Jeff

I watched the second episode of Ms. Marvel along with the Wife and Number Two Son, and I liked it even better than the first!  The Wife and Number Two Son were initially skeptical whether they should watch it, but … Continue reading →

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During the pandemic, my family picked up the habit of watching Marvel streaming TV series together, from Wandavision through Moon Knight.  With Ms. Marvel, Number Two Son said that he wasn’t interested. The lead character of Ms. Marvel is a … Continue reading →

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Jeff | 2 Comments

US Memorial Day: Commemorating John Douangdara and his Navy Memorial Statue

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Jeff

As a Navy veteran, one thing my father wanted to do is to see his name in the register of Navy veterans in the US Navy Memorial in Washington DC.  When the Wife and I finally took him there, I … Continue reading →

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When Asian Americans are “too American”: Filipino Americans in the 1930’s

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Jeff

A recent poll suggests that many Americans think that Asian Americans are more loyal to their country of origins than to the United States.  In contrast, a blog post from the JSTOR Daily describes a time when Asian Americans immigrants … Continue reading →

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The Outsized Economic Contributions of Asian Americans according to Goldman Sachs

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Jeff

Goldman Sachs recently released a report on the outsized economic contributions of Asian Americans.  Highlights include Asian Americans creating 19% of high impact patents between 2003 and 2019, and driving 23% of US economic growth during that period despite being … Continue reading →

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Jo Koy’s Movie “Easter Sunday” opening August 5, 2022

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Jeff

The trailer for comedian Jo Koy’s movie Easter Sunday has just come out, and I found it hilarious.  He hits on many many things Filipino American and even puts the plot in Daly City! I have seen comments about this … Continue reading →

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The Linda Lindas Tiny Desk Concert

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Jeff

Although today started out as a rainy, dreary Monday morning, this short 15 minute concert by the Linda Lindas, brought to you by NPR’s Tiny Desk program, really brightened my day.  I love their energy and musicality.  They all play … Continue reading →

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A California Roadtrip through Asian American Women’s History

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Jeff

March is Women’s History Month, and a description of a roadtrip through California that covers important places of Asian American Women’s history caught my attention.  Even though I have lived in California for most of my life, I had only … Continue reading →

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