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Zoom CEO Eric Yuan joins Forbes’ billionaires list

Mary’s Place to move in to former Keiro building

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Mary’s Place announced on March 28 that it would sign a twoyear lease for the former Keiro Care Center at 1601 East Yesler. Mary’s Place provides crisis response family shelter at several locations in King County, as well as employment and wellness services.

Linda Mitchell, the chief communications officer at Mary’s Place, told the Northwest Asian Weekly that Shelter Holdings, LLC, of Linda Mitchell Bellevue, offered the building to Mary’s Place rent-free for two years. Shelter bought the now-vacant building on Yesler to become a 24/7 shelter for families with children who are experiencing homelessness. Mary’s Place said it will make a few minor repairs to the building before moving families in, in early May. “It’s a beautiful facility that’s just perfect for our needs,” said Mitchell.

The former Keiro building is three stories high and 62,388

Zoom CEO Eric Yuan

Forbes released its annual list of billionaires on April 7 and Zoom CEO Eric Yuan made the list for the first time with a net worth of $5.5 billion.

With the coronavirus outbreak forcing millions to work from home, the teleconferencing application has seen a 1,900% increase in use between December and March to 200 million

daily users. The company’s stock has nearly doubled since the end of January, but fell around 24% last week due to serious cybersecurity breaches over the past couple of weeks.

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FBI issues warning about COVID-19 scams

By Becky Chan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Wash your hands and wash them again. You’ve learned good hygiene, along with social distancing,

may protect you from the novel coronavirus.

Protection against the virus of the cyber kind—the kind that infects your computer or takes a bite out of see SCAMS on 9

COVID-19 outbreak delays Census field operations Dos, Seattle doctors, offer free medical care  2

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Filing Census online

By Alexander Chan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The spread of the COVID-19 virus, nationwide stay-at-home orders, and

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■ NAMES IN THE NEWS U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) President Irene Hirano Inouye died on April 7, following an extended illness.

In a special letter to USJC members, Board Chair Phyllis Campbell wrote, “I know we are all devastated by this news.

Irene was a singular figIrene Hirano Inouye ure in U.S.-Japan relations, respected by leaders on both sides of the Pacific as she carried out the mission of USJC.” Hirano Inouye had announced in January that she planned to retire later this year and assist in the Board of Directors’ search for a new CEO. Plans for any future memorial service will be made and announced after the current global COVID-19 crisis ends. Hirano Inouye’s family has asked that, in lieu of flowers or cards, donations be made in her name to the U.S.-Japan Council. 

Dos, Seattle doctors, offer free medical care

Dr. Thuy Do and her brother, Dr. Dang Do, are offering free medical care at the Hillman City Medical Clinic in Seattle.

The immigrants from Vietnam will provide free visits, either in person or by telemedicine, to Dr. Thuy Do and brother Dr. Dang Do are donating medical services people who have lost their jobs and/ or insurance. If you still have insurance, your copays will be waived. The Dos request that patients call ahead before

coming into the clinic as they want to limit the number of patients with respiratory infections at their facility.

Hillman City Medical Clinic is located at 3828 South Graham Street, Suite A. Their phone number is (206) 2673450.

When asked why they are offering free services, Thuy Do said, “We have family and friends working in the hospital and want to reduce their burdens by helping to keep some patients out of the emergency department and hospitals.” 

Maheshwary named information and communications technology sector lead

Steven Maheshwary has been named Governor’s Sector Lead for Information and Communications Technology, the Washington Department of Commerce announced on April 8. In this role, Maheshwary will promote tech-for-good initiatives and social imSteven Maheshwary pact among underserved communities.

Maheshwary most recently served as Amazon’s Program Lead for Underserved Populations, focusing on building products and services for low-income customers and underserved communities.

“I look forward to leveraging my passion for community engagement, and my experience in business and entrepreneurship, to help Commerce assist with economic recovery from COVID-19 and continue to develop the ICT sector across Washington state,” Maheshwary said. 

Shiosaki selected as Bellevue Parks & Community Services director

Michael Shiosaki will lead Bellevue’s Parks & Com-

munity Services Department, the City announced on April 7. Shiosaki returns to Bellevue after serving 8 years as director for planning and development for Seattle Parks and Recreation. Previously, he successfully led Seattle’s $200 million Pro Parks Levy and served as the Michael Shiosaki deputy director of Sammamish’s Parks Department. 

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Sharon Lee, LIHI Executive Director, with Tam Nguyen of Friends of Little Saigon, on rooftop deck of An Lac Apartments.

Note the solar panels and green roof.

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has opened An Lac Apartments at 1253 South Jackson Street in Little Saigon. Leasing of the 69 affordable apartments—studios, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments—is underway. The project serves lower wage households.

Shared amenities include on-site laundry, an entry lounge, top floor community room with kitchen and exterior deck, and a large roof deck with panoramic views. Sustainable design features include rooftop solar panels, green roof areas to reduce site runoff, and native species of plants in the landscaping to reduce the amount of required irrigation.

LIHI moved its offices to An Lac from Belltown.

There are also two retail spaces available for rent at street level. 

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Business burglaries

In the last week of March, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) said it received nearly twice as many reports of burglaries at businesses compared to the same period in 2019, jumping from 54 to 104.

Many businesses are temporarily closed, and could potentially be targets for burglars and thieves. The SPD offered these tips to deter criminals and protect your business: Make sure your business’s address and signage is visible from the street.

Post emergency contact information at the front and

rear of your business.

Ensure all doors can be locked with deadbolts.

Install latch guards no smaller than 11-inches over locks.

Windows should have secure locks and shatterresistant glass.

Consider installing security film on vulnerable windows.

Remove expensive items from visible store displays.

Keep your business well-lit inside and out.

Leave registers open and obviously empty after

closing.

Consider installing cameras and alarm systems.

Have mail stopped and held at the post office or forwarded to another location.

Check on your business regularly and work with neighboring business owners to keep an eye on each others’ storefronts.

For carry-out businesses, move tip jars behind customer service counters and add additional signage to let customers know your business accepts tips. 

Man shot, killed, in Seattle’s Chinatown

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SEATTLE (AP) — Following an argument, a man was killed in a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (ID).

Seattle Fire Department spokesman David Cuerpo said first responders found the victim, a man in his 40s, in the 800 block of South King Street on April 10.

Efforts to save his life were unsuccessful.

A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested.

Detectives are also investigating another shooting in the ID on April 7. Eyewitnesses called 911 to report

SEATTLE — Wyze, a Seattle-based smart home devices and camera solutions company, announced on March 26 that it plans to donate thousands of its WiFi cameras to small businesses across the state of Washington.

“We’re in uncertain and unprecedented times right now... there are many things outside of our control, but there are some very specific things our team can do to help out,” said Yun Zhang, Wyze co-founder.

“One of those things is donating our video cameras to small business owners across our home state of Washington so they can look after their shops while isolating themselves at home... this is a small way we are lending a hand to a community that has been supporting us for years.” 

gunfire in the 600 block of 12th Avenue South. Police arrived and found a scene that stretched for nearly a city block with numerous shell casings and bullet fragments along the street.

A gunshot victim walked into Harborview Medical Center a few minutes later, but was uncooperative when police tried to question him.

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Sarey Savy, Seattle’s own, sings for the world now

By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “The past six years have been transformative and given me a new perspective of my career. I just felt like I kept hitting a wall with taking my music to the next level here in the U.S. “After taking those years to reevaluate why things weren’t working for me, I decided to go a different route — purely pursuing international markets. I put my solo projects on hold. This mindset naturally came about when I met German producer Zemyu, with whom I did the record ‘Someone Like You.’” That’s Sarey Savy, the longtime Seattle resident and Cambodian American singer, songwriter, and rapper, explaining the major pivot he took on his career over the last several years.

The song and the approach to making it were both, he explained, “totally different than what I’m used to, but it got me excited because I was introduced to a completely different market. From there on, I met producers from Australia, Mexico, Italy, Germany, and many more. A collaboration with multi-platinum [production] team Chris River & Pards, led to us surpassing half a million streams on our song ‘Games.’ It was a crazy thing to see happen in less than three months.”

The international angle still goes gangbusters for Savy.

He released a single called “Emotional” and another one, “All My Love,” which marks his first collaboration with an Italian record label, Enforce the Sound.

Asked about the biggest changes to the music world over the last several years, the performer stressed the crucial nature of the online music world.

“Singles from whatever decade or time… are at your fingertips because of services like Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Soundcloud, and more,” he elaborated.

“Playlists, specifically on Spotify, are almost becoming the new radio. I say this because a lot of artists are being discovered through Spotify playlists.

“Back in the day, when you heard a great single from a great artist from an anticipated album, you took a risk by purchasing the whole album, expecting that every song on that album would be amazing. Consumers now can avoid that. If they listen to the first 5-30 seconds of a song and they don’t like it, they can just skip with a tap of a finger… Artists take a lot more risks now doing albums. The average consumer of music has become more demanding and more selective, which can also tire out the artist’s motivation to create great records.”

He’s happy to see fellow Cambodians supporting his music. But he’s also happy to count fans, which he affectionately dubs “Sarenaders,” from all around the

globe. And he welcomes as much diversity as possible.

Still, one of the most crucial things in his recent life was personal, not artistic.

“My husband and I legally married on Feb. 27, 2019.

We finally got our own place a couple years ago. We have a dog named Ally now.

“My family and friends are all really growing within their career paths and I’m just really excited for everyone to move up in the world… I think moving away from where I grew up for 21 years in White Center was really hard on me. White Center was all that I knew for a long time. I didn’t go out much growing up. So going back to Seattle or White Center after a while brings nostalgia to me. There’s always something new so it doesn’t feel or look the same anymore.”

The “Emotional” single grounds a new EP called “SZNS of Love.” A new album might be in the works, but nothing’s definite yet.

“I’ve also been connecting with local musicians,” Savy said. “So maybe if the time and vibe is right, you’ll see me in the studio with these awesome people releasing records and performing around Seattle again!”  Andrew can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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Gene Moy sat in his driveway in Beacon Hill on April 8, his 103rd birthday, as a parade of 50 wellwishers in two dozen cars drove by and honked their horns at him. Mimi Gan was there as well, putting together a documentary about Gene. (Photos by Darryl Eng)

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“While waiting for the world to heal, tending to my orchids and miniature garden. Flowers can cheer our soul. “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”

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but a good life to the very end.” This might console families and those who are dying, who have lived their life fully. But it doesn’t make it easier for us to accept the reality. And what about those who have lived through a terrible life?

Even though people have been saying farewell over phones and posting signs from afar for their loved ones, let’s face it, solitary death is inhumane. It’s never too late to organize events of “celebration of life” for the deceased, though. There is no rule that you cannot do it later to honor your loved ones. Another alternative is to conduct the service through Zoom.

The will to live The coronavirus has redefined the meaning of a good death. What is a good death?

A perfect death is viewed as someone dying without much suffering, his or her life wishes fulfilled, and, most importantly, his or her loved ones standing by to witness the last breath. Later, friends and family members would gather to celebrate the deceased’s legacy.

But for those dying due to the coronavirus—death is a lonely and haunting experience—with strangers—no mourners staying around at the last moment, no service with his or her favorite music and songs, and later being sacked and whisked away quickly to a big air-conditioned van with other dead bodies, like what happens in New York. This whole scenario has brought grief and fear to those near death, and regrets and nightmares to families and loved ones.

However, Dr. Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal, wrote, “Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death,

Here is the irony. While front line health care workers have been fighting to save coronavirus patients, there are those who want to end their lives.

“Judy (not her real name) is trying to kill herself, I can’t talk to you right now,” said our relative, who had to cut the conversation short when my husband called. A life of privilege, Judy is our relative’s future daughterin-law, and battled depression even before the pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has worsened her illness.

The virus has been the cause of stress not only for the sick, but for the healthy, too. With so much bad news from the pandemic, such as the infected and dying, how can we find peace of mind? How can we live with hope when the virus has destroyed everything, including millions of jobs, homes, businesses, and remarkable institutions such as art organizations? How can we cope with the anxiety of isolation when we cannot see our loved ones, hug or play with them for months, even though we don’t live far from one another? We feel anxious when we have no control of our own environment and future. We

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feel desperate when we don’t know when the pandemic is going to end. The fear is, it will never be normal again.

And health experts have been saying there might be a second wave.

Even in adversity, there are unexpected blessings. My hay fever is manageable because of my mask-wearing outside, and stay-at-home policy. With fewer meetings, I am relaxed at home. My husband said he has exercised more as he walks the stairs instead of taking the elevator.

This is the best time to learn how to calm yourself down during adversity. And I haven’t been worrying about the future because I focus on my present goal, getting the Northwest Asian Weekly and Seattle Chinese Post published every week in print and online no matter how challenging. And if I fail, I can live with that, because I have done my best.

Don’t worry or try to predict the future. The first thing you can affirm to yourself in the morning is say, “Thank God, I am alive.” No one should take the gift of life for granted given the horrible number of deaths and infections in this pandemic. Congratulate yourself for having the determination and spirit to confront this crisis. Appreciate that you can breathe and eat… that’s important. Think of those on ventilators, who cannot breathe or eat. You realize you are so blessed after all.

“Take it one day at a time” No?

“Take it one day at a time” was my advice to deal with the pandemic when I wrote my blog in early March.

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■ AT THE MOVIES A bunch of Asian American-y movies to watch while you’re social distancing!

By Stacy Nguyen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY I’ve been binge-watching so many movies! Are you too? As a result, I’ve become a bit of a connoisseur of Asian American-y movies on basic streaming services (so not HBO; stuff that costs $10/month or less).

So what does it mean to be an Asian American-y movie? Basically people have to speak a lot of English in the movie (so, Oscar-winner “Parasite” and other Asian-language foreign films are out!).

Some of the movies below are good movies, some are just entertaining, others are not good, but I still got something out of them.

I’ve divided it up for you based on category. Also, if there’s a movie that you think I should check out, let me know!

Young Indian girl in London wants to be a soccer player. Her parents are like, hell no. She does it anyway!

Based on a true story. *Veers into drama territory at times, but still a comedy, I think?

Romantic comedies ically romance her boss, Emma Thompson, who is the stuffy English host of a late night talk show.

Funny movie, but oh, the feels.

They hit unexpectedly hard.

“Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle” (2004, streaming on Netflix) Before John Cho was my fave and before Kal Penn worked at the White House, they were just two dudes trying to get burgers.

“Ping Pong Playa” (2007, streaming on Tubi for free) Overgrown man-child tries to beat young children at ping pong to win respect of his parents.

Funny stuff “The Interview” (2014, streaming on Hulu) Seth Rogan made a comedy about Kim Jong-un, starring Randall Park. I don’t care what you say, I think this movie is hilarious and valuable.

“Bend It Like Beckham”* (2002, streaming on Hulu)

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“Late Night” (2019, streaming on Amazon Prime Video) Mindy Kaling tries to platon-

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you might be in love with each other? Emphasis on Millennial.

“Always Be My Maybe” (2019, streaming on Netflix) Ali Wong makes out with Keanu Reeves and Randall Park and looks adorable for more than an hour and a half.

“The Big Sick”* (2017, streaming on Amazon Prime Video) Semi-autobiographical film about how Kumail Nanjiani met his future wife — right before she fell into a coma.

“Seoul Searching” (2016, streaming on Netflix) Korean adoptees from all over the world go back to the motherland (South Korea) to get their Korean on. Crazy times ensue.

“Plus One” (2019, streaming on Hulu) Millennial rom-com about being your best friend’s plus-one at weddings, only to later figure out

“To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” / “P.S. I Still Love You” (2018, 2020, streaming on Netflix) Double feature, about a high school girl discovering her first love through lost art of love letter writing.

“Set It Up” (2018, streaming on Netflix) Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs get set up on a date by their assistants.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed to 2021

Due to the global pandemic caused by the COVID-19, Olympic organizers decided to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo to 2021. The move comes after several countries expressed concerns about training and traveling during these uncertain times.

“It is a very complex event to organize, and its postponement is a real challenge.

It is like a huge jigsaw puzzle where every piece is important and must fit together,” read the statement from organizers on its website. It is the first time in Olympic history that the Games are postponed.

World War I and World War II caused the cancellation of the Olympic Games, but in its history, it has never postponed the Games.

The heavy news comes with relief to some and disappointment to most that have been training the past four years. While some athletes will have the opportunity to compete in 2021, many, for one reason or another, may decide to forego next year’s event.

The decision to postpone the Games was made with the input from the Japanese government and International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC decided not to cancel the Games because

“it would have destroyed the Olympic dream of 11,000 athletes...and for all the people who are supporting the athletes, including coaches, doctors, officials, training partners, friends, and family.”

The postponement presents logistical issues for businesses and individuals that prepared for the Tokyo Olympics this summer and now must recalibrate their efforts for next summer. In addition, this shortens the timespan for which the Olympic Committee will plan for the Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022 and the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar in 2022.

Many Olympic gymnasts, such as the United States’ Simon Biles, found the news devastating considering the small window for their careers. She told “The Today Show” that when she learned of the news, she started crying.

In addition to the mental impact on athletes, it will also be a financial hit for the Olympic Games. According to one report, Japan is faced with a possible $6 billion economic loss. This is based on the amount spent in preparing for this summer, as well as the sponsorship dollars invested. The country will now host the Games and Paralympics next year. Economic benefits from the 2020 Olympics would have bolstered a range of sectors in Japan, ranging from construction to the service industries.

Many venues built specifically for the Games will now be empty until next year while many workers anticipating work this summer will have to look elsewhere.

The tourism industry will also have to downgrade its expected earnings for this year.

Shin-Soo Choo provides financial assistance to minor leaguers

When Texas Rangers’ outfielder ShinSoo Choo left South Korea to embark on his baseball dreams in 2005, he had little money. Choo started his career in the minor leagues with the Seattle Mariners. Unlike major league players, minor leaguers are not paid as well. This is why Choo decided to help the Rangers organization by giving the 191 minor league players $1,000 each to help with living

costs while baseball is on pause.

Choo, the highest-paid player on the Rangers, recalled times when he could barely afford diapers for his newborn while playing in the Shin-Soo Choo minor leagues.

Now that the 37-year-old veteran has the financial stability, he is giving back. Choo is in the final year of a $130 million, 7-year deal.

Additionally, Choo donated $200,000 to the city of Daegu, South Korea where his parents reside. The city was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. His parents are doing fine, but his financial donation will help those affected by the coronavirus.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is providing $400 weekly allowances for players in the minor leagues through the end of May. Other athletes have also stepped up to contribute to those displaced from their jobs after the NBA and MLB postponed their seasons.

Baldwin helps seniors and students in response to Coronavirus

Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is keeping busy by help-

ing those in the community.

Through Family First Renton, Baldwin is reaching out to school districts and local grocery chains to come up with ways to help with child care for first responder families, and get groceries to seniors in need. He’s assisted with a partnership with Safeway and Northwest Harvest to deliver groceries to seniors and people whose immune systems are compromised.

Baldwin, who played eight seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, has been an intricate part of the community since moving to Seattle. Baldwin’s mother is Filipino, and his father was Doug Baldwin a police officer in the Pensacola, Florida Police Department.

In a recent interview, Baldwin said that he’s always been fortunate to be in a position where he’s never been in need of services.

“As a human being, I’ve always been empathetic.” He also pleaded to younger people to think about others in stopping the spread of the disease.  Jason can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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Stop “fanning hatred”

Donald Trump’s reelection campaign released an ad on April 9 that accused former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, of being too cozy with China.

It featured an image of Biden and former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke on a Former U.S. Ambassador stage flanked by the U.S. and to China Gary Locke People’s Republic of China flags. The ad seems to suggest that Locke is a Chinese government official.

Locke, an Asian American born in Seattle and who also served eight years as governor of Washington state, said that Trump and his team are “fanning hatred” at a

SCAMS from 1 your wallet also requires good hygiene. Cyber hygiene. The FBI published a public service announcement to warn of scammers “leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both.” The Northwest Asian Weekly recently spoke with FBI Supervisory Special Agent Ethan Via of the White-Collar Crime squad about these scams.

Since Gov. Jay Inslee’s order to “stay home” took effect, more people are doing so. With time on hands and no social outlets, the internet is an obvious draw to shop, socialize, or read up on the pandemic. Via said there’s been a drastic increase in scams since the virus outbreak.

“The schemes aren’t any different but take advantage of the COVID environment we’re in.”

Via cited one scam where people are told they have violated the “stay home” orders and need to pay a $500 fine. These rules are not enforced in the United States and no one is collecting any fines. But stay home, please.

The more prevalent scams are fake emails, phishing emails, or robocalls. Scammers buy customer lists from mass marketing firms to gain telephone numbers or emails.

Robocalls may be down due to the shutdown of the call centers, but there are still plenty to go around.

Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize and never give out any personal information over the phone. Hang up on the potential scammers.

Be suspicious of emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offering information on the virus. Via advised against clicking on links or open attachments from any emails you don’t recognize.

“These links may contain malware with a virus that are downloaded to your computer.”

Once infected, your computer is vulnerable. The fraudsters can steal your personal information or lock your computer and hold it for ransom. Fake websites or

time when hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans are on the rise. Locke said in a statement that the “Trump team is making it worse. Asian Americans are Americans. Period.”

Locke was an ambassador during the Obama administration and also served as U.S. commerce secretary. He served as governor of Washington from 1997 to 2005.

Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh defended the ad on Twitter, saying it “specifically places Biden in Beijing.”

The spread of the coronavirus, which was first reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019, has spurred attacks on Asian Americans across the United States.

The Trump administration, which has been accused of being too slow to react to the spread of COVID-19, has referred to the coronavirus both as the “Wuhan virus”

apps claiming to track COVID-19 cases worldwide can also infect and lock your computer. Pay up to unlock.

Phishing is a way cybercriminal “fish” for personal information to commit fraud.

The phishing emails often appear legitimate and ask victims to verify their credit card number, social security number, password, etc. Sometimes it might even come from places where you don’t have an account.

The email will always ask you to click a link to submit the information. Same thing.

Don’t click or open anything attached to these emails.

When you’re shopping online for hand sanitizers or masks, stay with major retailers to avoid getting counterfeit products. Counterfeit treatments are out there, too.

“There’s no such thing as a cure right now, so anyone hawking these things are completely fraudulent,” Via warned.

Missouri televangelist Jim Bakker was selling the Silver Solution, which he claimed was a coronavirus treatment on his TV show. Via said Bakker received a “ceaseand-desist letter” from the Federal Trade Commission. Bakker is also being sued by the state of Missouri for “defrauding the public” with the solution he was selling,

and the “Chinese virus.”

Biden issued a statement on April 10 calling attacks against Asian Americans “disgusting and racist acts,” though he didn’t directly mention the Trump campaign ad.

“The casual racism and regular xenophobia that we have seen from Trump and this administration is a national scourge. Donald Trump only knows how to speak to people’s fears, not their better angels. He only ever seeks to place blame, instead of claiming responsibility,” Biden said.

Please join Biden and Locke in ending this hatred.

The top priority in the United States right now is to stop this virus and save lives. Division is not helping.

As Locke so eloquently put it, “We need leaders who understand we can only get through this crisis together — as Americans of every creed, color, and background.” 

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Via said his office in Seattle hasn’t seen any major cases, but elsewhere the FBI is making arrests. He cited the March arrest by the FBI LA office of character actor Keith Middlebrook, who had a minor role in the movie “Iron Man 2.” Middlebrook was looking for people to invest in his company that “developed the cure and preventive treatment” for the virus. He promised a return in the millions.

There is another scheme surrounding the stimulus checks. Its anxiously awaited arrival is causing some to fall victim to unsolicited emails phishing for personal information. Via said the government is not sending any emails out. You don’t have to verify anything to get the check. That money will be automatically deposited in your bank account using information on file with the IRS. Or you will get the check in the mail.

“They (the scammers) prey on people’s fear and greed,” Via said. “The Department of Justice (DOJ) is chomping at the bit to hold these people accountable in this environment,” Via said. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office is a lot more liberal [on pursuing virus scam cases].” DOJ has established a coordinated nationwide

response to stifle these crimes.

“They won’t put up with people trying to profit from this crisis,” including those who price-gouge and hoard high demand items.

If you have lost money or personal information to scammers online, you can file a report on ic3.gov and you may remain anonymous. Please don’t report every scam you get as it will inundate the system. Just delete the email or hang up on the caller.

Practice good cyber hygiene, and follow these tips from the FBI to protect yourself: Don’t open attachments or click links within emails from senders you don’t recognize.

Don’t provide your username, password, date of birth, social security number, financial data, or other personal information in response to an email or robocall.

Always verify the web address of legitimate websites and manually type them into your browser.

Check for misspellings or wrong domains within a link (for example, an address that should end in a “.gov” ends in “.com” instead).  Becky can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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BLOG from 6 These days, excessively lousy moments could creep in and pilorize your whole being as if the tunnel is getting darker and it’s difficult to get out.

The military’s teaching is relevant to our lives, especially during the pandemic. The first thing you do in the morning is to make your bed. If you do all those little things, such as picking up your dirty clothes on the floor or cleaning up your kitchen counter mess, your life will be in order. And you will feel better about yourself and your environment. During disasters, small things matter a lot, such as giving a helping hand to your neighbor. It’s good to focus your attention on other people rather than yourself.

My coping mechanism is to lift myself up through warm and joyous moments. These special moments don’t come easily. You have to discover, cultivate, and hold on to them from the moment you wake up in the morning. Just like my husband was so satisfied and smiling at a coconut he just bought the other day, “I get to enjoy this.” I wish I had snapped a photo of his face, showing content and treasuring the moment. Remember what gives you joy and then pause and savor that in your mind. It will switch your brain from stress to a relaxed and happy state.

My to-do list for the day is different from before. The goal is not about accomplishments or achieving more.

It’s about doing less and finding meaning in what I do.

Now, my list is more philosophical. Have I laughed, smiled, and practiced gratitude today? Those are more crucial for my soul than getting awards. Have I done things that I have been procrastinating for a while, like calling or emailing certain friends or relatives? Have I written a topic that can inspire others to conquer the pandemic mentally? I have and will continue to do so.

Practice self-love

Some say you should think of other people first and not yourself at this time. Wrong. If you don’t have compassion for yourself, you won’t have enough to give to others. This is a critical time to take great care of your

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health and wellbeing so you won’t be a liability to your family, your co-workers, and the healthcare system.

Have you been eating and sleeping well? With social distancing, many may tend to eat more junk food, watch too much television, and spend too much time online. I admit I watch a lot more television currently, but never sit down to watch like a couch potato. I exercise, clean, eat my meals, or fold my laundry while I watch.

What do you do when you are feeling down? Do you have someone to talk to, to lift you up? A friend of mine who lives alone, likes to throw out all her sorrows and troubles whenever we meet. I was kind of her therapist.

And I always reminded her of her blessings, one by one.

She told me she felt so much better after we talked. Now, we can’t meet, and I hope she is finding other ways to cope.

When I am feeling low, I listen to music, play the piano, and do housework. I don’t idle and dwell on feeling sorry for myself. Keep moving. If you make mistakes, forgive yourself. Forgive others. I write down my blessings in my life. My list of blessings is long and heart-warming.

If you are afraid, write down those fears. Ask yourself why you have those fears. Demystify each one. What are the facts and solutions for each of those fears? I guarantee you will feel much better after you do the exercise.

There are always merits with your present situation.

One friend said, “Now’s the best time to save money as you can’t spend when you are in a lockdown.” Another said, “Good time to simplify your life.”

Adaptability is resilience

When we are able to adapt to do the best we can for ourselves and other people under adverse situations, it reflects resilience. Doing something, instead of doing nothing, means you are not giving in or giving up. A good example is Canlis, a high-end restaurant, that started breakfast and burger take-outs. Chinatown International District restaurants like Jade Garden and Purple Dot have a list of to-go clientele. Pho Bac has its own delivery mini truck, and Hood Famous Cafe +

Bar plans to relaunch its delivery service in the coming weeks.

I was not a believer that the Northwest Asian Weekly and Seattle Chinese Post could be as good as they can be without the collaboration of all my co-workers in the office. We thrive on brainstorming ideas.

COVID-19 has transformed us to be flexible. We learned that there is more than one way to accomplish a task. And we get better and better every week because each staff member has sacrificed to do more with fewer resources. Improvising under a crisis shows we can problem-solve. And I am so proud of our staff and writers, who contribute amazing ideas and stories.

Just look at how the musicians adapt to perform a virtual Beethoven concert in an orchestra together through Zoom. The musicians have adjusted to make the best out of impossible situations. Adaptability makes you see possibilities that you didn’t before.

The consequence of ignoring news and facts

On April 2, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a press conference, “I just learned [COVID-19] transmits asymptomatically.” Bogus! Ignorance doesn’t excuse him from being reckless. He has surrounded himself with mediocre aides. Governors should know how to apply the information of his fellow governors, and his aides should know how to interpret those facts. Low-I.Q Kemp is incompetent. He should be fired.

People who don’t read the news suffer. I mean the real news, not fake news, like Republican governors favoring Fox News, downplaying the virus. Those people suffer the consequences of not reading and following the news every day.

Despite the fact I am a journalist, I would suggest that you don’t watch the news before you go to bed. All that negative news will affect your sleep. Give your brain a break at night. Stay healthy with discipline. May God bless you and America!  Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly.com.

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Predictions and advice for the week of April 18–April 24, 2020

By Sun Lee Chang Rat — Are you laying the groundwork for additional opportunities? Your efforts could pay off in an unexpected way.

Dragon — Are you unsure of what to do about two competing interests? One must take precedence over the other.

Monkey — A quiet celebration can be just as meaningful and enjoyable as a loud one, possibly even more so at times.

Ox — While your attention is focused elsewhere, be careful that something doesn’t slip under the radar.

Snake — You want to have your say, but there are times when it is better to leave certain things unsaid.

Rooster — Look at what you have before searching for something new. Repurpose an old item to give it new life.

Tiger — If your goal is to move on, a constant reminder isn’t helpful. In fact, it will likely hold you back.

Horse — Through experience, you know that preparation is essential to success. Key among them is to come up with a plan.

Dog — Don’t apologize for asking for what you want. Whether or not you receive it is a separate matter.

Rabbit — Are distractions keeping you from finishing what you need to do? Carve out a space away from a busy area.

Goat — The ongoing work that you have done will stand you in good stead, and will continue as you add on.

Pig — Avoid waiting too long to voice your concern. You may lose the best window to actually get a response.

WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

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YUAN from 1 “Unfortunately, we did not prepare well, mentally and strategy-wise.”

Yuan apologized to users on April 8. He went on for at least two hours, talking to viewers on YouTube, stating, “Clearly we have a lot of work to do to ensure the security of all these new consumer use cases, but what I can promise you is that we take these issues very, very seriously. We’re looking into each and every one of them. If we find an issue, we’ll acknowledge it and we’ll fix it.”

Zoom will stop adding new features for the next 90 days and instead focus solely on addressing privacy

CENSUS from 1 caused some to wonder whether states that have reported a significant number of COVID-19 cases, like Washington, will be accurately counted in the 2020 Census.

Lisa McLean, the 2020 Census coordinator for the Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), said that state officials are especially worried about counting people who did not self-respond to invitations to complete the 2020 Census.

“The state is concerned that the Census Bureau does not have adequate plans in place to gather information from those who do not self-respond, especially if the social distancing orders continue into the summertime.”

“The self-response percentage for the census tract that includes the International District is 40.3%, well below the statewide average and city of Seattle average of 59.1%,” Chinese Information and Service Center Executive Director Michael Itti told the Northwest Asian Weekly.

In March, every household in the United States received a request to complete the 2020 Census online, by mail, or over the phone. However, the start date for census enumerators to go door-to-door to collect data from individuals who did not self-respond has been extended by several weeks to Aug. 11 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The deadline for enumerators to complete these follow-up interviews was continued to Oct. 31. While the deadline for delivering each state’s population totals is currently Dec. 31, President Donald Trump announced in a news conference that the Census Bureau plans to pursue legislation from Congress to delay this delivery deadline until April 30, 2021.

“In addition, while millions of Americans continue to complete their questionnaire online, the Census Bureau has asked Congress for a 120-day extension. I don’t know if you even have to ask them. This is called an act

issues, Yuan said. The company will also release a transparency report, similar to the ones periodically shared by tech giants, such as Facebook, Google and Twitter, which details requests for data or content from government authorities.

There have been several reported incidents of people hacking into meetings and dumping inappropriate material into the targeted meeting, which became known as “zoom-bombing.”

The FBI issued a warning on March 30 advising users to avoid making Zoom meetings public after it received multiple reports of teleconferences and online classrooms being disrupted by hackers displaying hate messages or shouting profanities. Zoom has since

implemented stronger security measures, such as enabling passwords and virtual waiting rooms for users.

“We have been deeply upset by increasing reports of harassment on our platform and strongly condemn such behavior,” a Zoom company spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Yuan, 50, grew up in China’s Shandong province. He has worked in videoconferencing since he arrived in the United States in 1997. He worked at WebEx before it was acquired by Cisco in 2007, later serving as a vice president at Cisco before leaving to start Zoom in 2011.

Yuan got the idea for Zoom after he struggled to connect with his now wife while the couple was studying at two different colleges. 

of God. This is called a situation that has to be—they have to give it and I think 120 days isn’t nearly enough,” said Trump.

In-person encounters with enumerators are critical to obtaining an accurate count of minority groups, like Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), who tend to be more skeptical about the importance of the census, according to polling. Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), a nonprofit organization focused on the civil rights of Asian Americans, is concerned about the delay of field operations.

“While AAJC supports the Census Bureau’s delay of Nonresponse Follow-Up (NRFU) until the public health circumstances improve, we are concerned that an insufficient NRFU operation would mean a failed 2020 Census. Getting as close as possible to a full and accurate count of historically undercounted populations, especially Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, immigrants, and children is critical for a successful 2020 Census.”

The self-response data for Washington state has been encouraging so far. Washington’s 53.8% census selfresponse percentage is better than the national census self-response percentage of 48.1%. While there is no specific data available as to how different racial groups are self-responding to the census questionnaire, counties with large AAPI populations, such as King, Thurston, and Snohomish counties, have self-response rates that exceed the state average.

Jeff Enos, deputy director of the western census region for the Census Bureau, is also optimistic. He said the Census Bureau is emphasizing the ease of selfresponding through a targeted ad campaign directed at AAPI populations. Though field operations have been suspended, Enos said that the Census Bureau is still working with partnership specialists and nonprofit agencies to educate Asian communities about the value of completing the census. The Census Bureau is still

recruiting for its field operations and expects to resume hiring enumerators as soon as shelter-in-place orders are lifted.

“We are confident that we will be able to deliver a full and accurate count.”

State agencies have also adjusted their approach in response to the dramatic change in American life. The OFM had planned parties and large gatherings with cities, counties, libraries, and nonprofits to promote the census. McLean indicated that OFM has shifted its focus to highlighting the importance of self-responding with advertising, public service announcements, and the distribution of flyers to restaurants still providing takeout services.

“We are trying to do everything to convince people that self-response is in their best interest as it influences investments in and the political power of their communities for the next 10 years.”

Essential workers are not subject to Washington’s stayat-home order. However, there is not much of an appetite among federal and state officials to send enumerators to the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle as essential workers. Enos and McLean maintained that protecting the safety of census staff and the public and following health guidelines were their top priorities.

Toshiko Hasegawa, executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA), told the Northwest Asian Weekly that CAPAA is pursuing a blended approach of new and old strategies to reach counties with large pockets of AAPI populations. Hasegawa advocated for innovative solutions for communicating with AAPI communities by offering access to free mobile internet hotspots.  Alexander can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.

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MOVIES from 7 *Veers into drama territory at times, but still a comedy, I think?

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APRIL 18 – APRIL 24, 2020 she is too old. To keep making money, she undergoes a procedure that makes her younger and more ethnically ambiguous.

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“The Foreigner” (2017, streaming on Netflix) Jackie Chan being intense and serious and revenge-thirsty, instead of goofy and funny. YES. Here for it!

Sci-Fi

“Advantageous” (2015, streaming on Netflix) In the future, a single Asian mom sells artificial youth. But then is fired from her job because

“Snowpiercer” (2013, streaming on Netflix) From Oscar-winner Bong Joonho! Chris Evans lives on a super depressing and scary train that never stops. If it stops, people die!

“Ms. Purple” (2019, streaming on Hulu) From director Justin Chon, a film about a brother and sister in Los Angeles caring for their father, when he really needs to be in hospice, after their mother abandons them.

“Slumber” (2017, streaming on Hulu) Maggie Q is haunted by a demon that kills people while they sleep.

Surprisingly Asian-y

“Free Solo” (2018, streaming on Hulu and Disney+) Rock climbers do crazy ass stuff like gravity isn’t a thing to be worried about.

Drama

“The Farewell” (2019, streaming on Amazon Prime Video) Awkwafina and film director Lulu Wang shows the world they are forces to be reckoned with in

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“Oh Lucy!” (2017, streaming on Hulu) Do you want to watch middle-aged Japanese office worker Setsuko totally mack on Josh Hartnett and follow him to Los Angeles? Yes, you do.

“Downsizing” (2017, streaming on Hulu) This movie is ‘Matt Damon telling us about climate change’ meets “Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves.” The surprise though, is scene-stealer Hong Chau, who portrays a Vietnamese refugee and dissident!

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Enduring this pandemic will take a lot more than just food delivery. Emotional support is essential. We stay connected over WeChat or by phone with as many seniors as possible. This way, information is shared over a network of people, and

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The world has changed, as the crisis continues, we are committed to serve the most vulnerable in our community. We are working hard so low-income people of color, including refugee and immigrant individuals, seniors and families have the latest information on COVID-19. As an organization that works with 13 different language groups, we ensure that our clients understand how to stay safe, why we need to stay at home and not visit elders which for many refugee and immigrant cultures is very difficult. We are determined to emerge from this pandemic, stronger, more resilient and committed to serve our community!

InterIm CDA Community organizer Eliza Guan delivering a bag of rice and supplement care package to a senior resident of International House.

most importantly, help them to feel like they are not alone.

Danny Woo Community Garden

We are focusing on the health and wellbeing of the elder gardeners and other neighbors in need. We help with grocery delivery and encourage our residents to walk through the Garden. In response to increased food insecurity with the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, we are ramping up our food production to donate to the ACRS Food Bank and neighbors in need.

While our Children’s Garden program is cancelled, we are providing families with DIY curriculum to explore and enjoy the garden. https://www. dannywoogarden.org/childrensgarden1. html We are providing clients with job search information and helping them with their job applications. We are assisting job seekers with resume building, cover

letters, and mock interviews as well as clothing. We are assisting clients in filling out unemployment forms and other resources.

Real Estate Development

To help residents understand King County Public Health guidance for personal safety during Covid-19, ICDA has posted the guidelines in different languages in our 5 buildings. InterIm CDA is not issuing any legal notices to our tenants. They have been given rent, utility, and food assistance as well as information to other resources. Both management companies are working with InterIm to coordinate meal and supply delivery free of charge to residents in need. To support small business in our mixed used buildings, ICDA has issued full rent concessions for April and will evaluate options for May.

About InterIm Community Development Association

InterIm Community Development Association is a nonprofit affordable housing and community development organization based in Seattle’s Chinatown/International District.

InterIm CDA provides multi-lingual, culturally competent housing-related and community building services to Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle. Visit https://interimcda.org. 