Category Archives: Observations

Obama San Jose Office Opening – Where Are You Asian Americans?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by John

Earlier this week, I attended the opening of the Obama campaign office in San Jose. No, there isn’t really a chance that California is going to the Republicans. This office is for phone banking into swing states. Now you probably … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Live – Stereotyping Asian American Men

Posted on September 24, 2008 by John

I am a fan of Saturday Night Live, especially with last week’s impression of Governor Sarah Palin by Tina Fey. However, this past Saturday, I was offended – perhaps you were too. James Franco was the host, and he is … Continue reading →

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The Wonder Girls Gets Blogged on Perez Hilton

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Jun

I was originally going to title this post “Perez Hilton likes Underage Korean Girls.” BAM! How is that for yellow journalism? But contrary to that headline, Perez Hilton, the hardest working person in gossip business, recently posted about “How The … Continue reading →

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For Your Viewing: THE BEST ASIAN-AMERICAN MOVIE EVER

Posted on September 21, 2008 by minjung

I just really wanted to share this project that I worked on with my very good friend Dino Ignacio. When it comes to independent films on Asian American identity, all I can say is that I’m very proud of this … Continue reading →

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Adding a Helping of Heritage on a Full Plate (Part 1 – Language)

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Jeff

“Dad, what are they saying?” said Number One Son. “Yeah, what are they talking about?” said Number Two Son.  My sons were referring to the animated conversation that was going on in Tagalog between, their Aunts, their Uncles, and the … Continue reading →

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I Finally Got Around to Seeing Sixteen Candles – OMG!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by John

I finally got around to seeing Sixteen Candles. I had blogged back In March about NPR’s story on Long Duk Dong: Last of the Hollywood Stereotypes?, but had never actually seen the movie (to the surprise of many). I saw … Continue reading →

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San Jose council endorses post office honor for Chinese-American leader

Posted on September 17, 2008 by John

Last night, per the efforts of Congressman Mike Honda, the San Jose city council endorsed the bid to rename San Jose’s main post office on Lundy Avenue after Chinese-American community leader Gordon N. Chan (House Resolution H. R. 6558), as … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Richmond District Supervisor Fall Election – Chinese-Americans Are the Top 3 Contenders

Posted on September 16, 2008 by John

Asian Americans in San Francisco comprise of approximately a third of San Francisco’s population. In this fall’s election, San Francisco will be electing a supervisor for the Richmond District, where half the residents are Asian Americans. Well, the top three … Continue reading →

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I *so* want to go – “My Excellent North Korean Adventure”

Posted on September 15, 2008 by John

I have done a lot of traveling abroad in my life (Asia, Europe, Russia, Turkey, etc.), but the one country that has always fascinated and elluded me is North Korea. North Korea you ask? Yes, North Korea! As a complete, … Continue reading →

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LPGA Changes Policy Due to Backlash

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Ben

In my opinion, such backlash from John about the LPGA policy just does one thing — it makes it so that sponsors quit supporting smaller league play. And for those places that DO NOT have the NBA, NFL or any … Continue reading →

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How the LPGA Bungled on English

Posted on September 13, 2008 by John

Ben previous blogged about the LPGA policy for speaking English in 2009. Well, personally, I thought the whole policy was ridiculous, especially with the backlash that the LPGA has gotten. The LPGA has since relaxed the speaking English requirement and … Continue reading →

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SF Opera: The Bonesetter’s Daughter Premiering This Weekend

Posted on September 12, 2008 by John

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 12th, the San Francisco Opera premieres ‘The Bonesetter’s Daughter,’ the opera. The opera? you’re asking – yes, the opera. Amy Tan has adapted her novel into an opera, as described on the opera website: “… this world … Continue reading →

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