Monthly Archives: December 2019

Asian American Frozen Foods: Synear’s ‘Pork Soup Dumplings’

Posted on December 16, 2019 by John

When I was shopping at Ranch 99 (that’s how I call the Asian supermarket chain), I saw Synear’s ‘Pork Soup Dumpling’  (also known as ‘Xiao Long Bao’ – or XLB’s abbreviated) in the freezer section. It brought me fond thoughts … Continue reading →

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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: ‘Don’t Ignore The Asian Vote In 2020’

Posted on December 13, 2019 by John

Recently, comedian Hasan Minhaj did a terrific piece on his HBO show, ‘Patriot Act,’ highlighting the issue of not ignoring the Asian American vote in 202o: The Asian American population has grown large enough to swing elections, but it remains … Continue reading →

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Disney’s ‘Mulan’ – Official Trailer

Posted on December 11, 2019 by John

Disney’s live action film trailer of Mulan dropped recently: “When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter … Continue reading →

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Viral Ad: A Star Wars Experience for All

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Jeff

This ad from Globe Telecom, a telecom provider in the Philippines, cashes in the upcoming hype for Star Wars:  The Rise of Skywalker.  It has an unexpected ending that I hope people do not spoil when sharing it.   We have … Continue reading →

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