Category Archives: Lifestyles

AAPI DJs put their own Spin on Club Culture

As bedroom DJ Nick Cheong, better known as @nickcheo, lingered outside Los Angeles Koreatown club Catch One, excited fans asked him to take their BeReal and even for one of his American Spirits. He took each request in stride, but … Continue reading

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Anything but Blind

“There really isn’t any other products out there like the concept of blind boxes,” toy influencer KiraKabuki says. “It’s something like you can hold and something that you can bring around you. It’s something that you can display in your … Continue reading

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Childhood Allergies

A recent study of Asian American children in Northern California has revealed that Asian American children are more likely to develop certain allergies than white children.  When broken down by Asian American subgroup, Filipino children were almost twice as likely … Continue reading

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Nonsmoking Stanford Doctor and Professor tells his Lung Cancer Story

We have talked about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among female Asian American nonsmokers, but male Asian American doctor and Stanford professor Bryant Lin tells about his lung cancer story in a class called “From Diagnosis to Dialogue: A … Continue reading

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Instacart | Big Sister

I forgot exactly when I saw this commercial on television, but I liked it. I have never used Instacart, but I had had friends who do. This commercial is titled ‘Big Sister’: “No matter what season of life you’re in, … Continue reading

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New Generation of Asian Americans takes up Mahjong

When Number Two Son told The Wife and me that he had learned to play Mahjong and was playing it with his Chinese American girlfriend and her family, I was really surprised.  Although my father would knew how to play … Continue reading

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The Men who Fed America: A StoryCorps Animation about Larry Itliong

We have talked previously about Johnny Itliong’s StoryCorp recording about his father, the labor leader Larry Itliong, but I thought that the best way to mark the start of Filipino American History Month would be to share this new StoryCorps … Continue reading

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BYD Atto 3: A New Contender in the EV Market

  By Tsejing Lim Electric cars have rapidly emerged as a popular eco-friendly transportation option. In the past decade, they have gained significant traction, with many consumers turning to popular names like Tesla, KIA, or other major automakers that have … Continue reading

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FEATURE: TEDx’s Jen Fontanilla

By Sarena Yu Jen Fontanilla is a certified money coach, TEDx speaker, and author who defies conventional knowledge. Proud of her Filipino heritage, she has carved out a unique space for herself as a mentor and guide. With a remarkable … Continue reading

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Asian Ethnoburb, Malls, and Self-Segregation

Much has been written about how San Francisco is in a doom loop, with the emptying San Francisco Centre Mall in downtown as a sad example.  Yet at the same time, another mall in San Francisco, Stonestown Galleria, is thriving in … Continue reading

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The Bachelorette with Jenn Tran, its First Asian American Woman, Premieres Monday July 8

This Monday, July 8th, is the premiere of the new season of The Bachelorette (on ABC), starring Jenn Tran, the first ever Asian American woman to lead the franchise. Just a week before the premiere, Jenn is already calling out … Continue reading

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What if “Gene of AI” became our future?

By Nathan Lin   The Japanese cartoon, Gene of AI, available on Crunchyroll, is set in the future where ten percent of the population are humanoids with artificial intelligence (AI). They are robots that are almost exact copies of real … Continue reading

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