Monthly Archives: April 2024

Leanne Wong: Student, Entrepreneur, and Possible Olympic Gymnast

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Jeff

1) Pre-med student 2) business owner 3) college gymnast trying to make it into the Olympics – Leanne Wong is all three! I first learned about her story from this ESPN article. She is an elite level gymnast, having achieved … Continue reading →

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Is Ube becoming Ubiquitous?

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Jeff

A few years ago, I asked “Has Filipino Food Arrived?” and mentioned that ube is starting to appear in many places. In the shopping areas, grocery, and restaurants that I frequent, ube is already very well established. One could argue … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Sakura Season at Nagoya’s Yamasaki River Kanae Bridge

Posted on April 5, 2024 by tinabot

‘Tis the hanami (flower viewing) season in Japan again, and I thought I’d share one of my favorite sakura stroll experiences in Japan. While the famous spots are often in popular tourist destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto, one thing I … Continue reading →

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Filipina American Basketball Player Kayla Padilla makes it to the NCAA Elite 8

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Jeff

It seemed strange yet very cool to see an Asian American woman basketball player in a NCAA Division 1  game televised on national television.  It was not just any game – USC guard Kayla Padilla was playing in a NCAA … Continue reading →

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