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DavidEduardo said:
No they do not remain as entrenched in their language as other immigrant groups. In fact most Asian groups are the fastest in full assimilation, including language proficiency and adoption of American customs, traditions and even mannerisms.
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That has been my experience with 99.9% of the various Asian groups I have had the opportunity to talk with here in L.A. as well. If anything, I find Asian small business owners appear to appreciate that speaking English is not only better for serving non-Asian customers but also to communicate more easily with other Asians of different heritage (as David alluded to but which I did not quote). They do seem to have difficulty with Spanish-speakers, though ... which I attribute to their not having the advantage, as I did, of taking five years of Spanish classes in junior high and high school back in the 1970s.
 
DavidEduardo said:
Yes, depending on exposure and other factors, later generation persons of Asian heritage may listen to country.
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That's easy to believe. It all depends on how any individual reacts to different genres. Someone of Asian descent could find country easy on their ears, just as could someone who is Black or of European heritage, or ... as David points out:
DavidEduardo said:
The two main country stations in San Antonio depend on Hispanics for half of their cume.
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There's your proof.
 
KilowattKat said:
A K-pop station might work in the South Bay. I see there's one in Honolulu, and an AM in Los Angeles has the format. And how perfect if they could get the call letters KPOP.
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The 2010 United States Census[126] reported that San Jose had a population of 945,942. The population density was 5,256.2 people per square mile (2,029.4/km2). The racial makeup of San Jose was 404,437 (42.8%) White, 303,138 (32.0%) Asian (10.4% Vietnamese, 6.7% Chinese, 5.6% Filipino, 4.6% Indian, 1.2% Korean, 1.2% Japanese, 0.3% Cambodian, 0.2% Thai, 0.2% Pakistani, 0.2% Laotian),
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Umm Here is a census study on San Jose specifically for Asians. In this case KPOP music may not exactly work for the South Bay. However Vietnamese or Chinese programming have some track record doing well in the South Bay.
 
RadioPatrol said:

Umm Here is a census study on San Jose specifically for Asians. In this case KPOP music may not exactly work for the South Bay. However Vietnamese or Chinese programming have some track record doing well in the South Bay.
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My assessment was because K-Pop seems to be popular no matter what group Asians belong to. Korean artists perform from Tokyo to Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur despite the music being in Korean. The music also has White and Hispanic fans.
 
RadioPatrol said:

Umm Here is a census study on San Jose specifically for Asians. In this case KPOP music may not exactly work for the South Bay. However Vietnamese or Chinese programming have some track record doing well in the South Bay.
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Remember, cities are not the basis for radio ratings; counties are. So to consider that embedded market for ratings, you have to look at the county.

Asian language programming in CA is based on sales potential, mostly within the individual Asian communities. The issue is whether there are enough businesses that cater to each community to support a radio station.
 
There are two K-pop stations in Washington state, KWYZ Everett, and KSUH Puyallup. But neither cover Seattle, which is where the larger Asian population resides. Not able to find ratings for either, probably not subscribers, so no idea how well they are doing.
 
KilowattKat said:
There are two K-pop stations in Washington state, KWYZ Everett, and KSUH Puyallup. But neither cover Seattle, which is where the larger Asian population resides. Not able to find ratings for either, probably not subscribers, so no idea how well they are doing.
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What I was thinking was Asian Pop with an English presentation like the Honolulu translator. That might have potential not just with young Asian audiences, but White and Hispanic audiences as well. These songs have fans beyond just Asia.
 
Identnut said:
What I was thinking was Asian Pop with an English presentation like the Honolulu translator. That might have potential not just with young Asian audiences, but White and Hispanic audiences as well. These songs have fans beyond just Asia.
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Considering the listeners would be a majority of young Asians who speak English, that would make sense. Older and especially elderly Asians are not as fluent in English, but would not be the target for K-Pop, so an English presentation probably would work better, and attract non-Asians.
 
K.M. Richards said:
I'm with you. If anyone I know was to get me one for Christmas, it would be listed on eBay by the 26th.
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I'm aware of the security issues, but the convenience of the devices is such that we have 6 of them around the house. I'm now getting a device that allows me to have all the features on our covered porch and pool area and we bought two car Echo devices, too. The convenience and, honestly, fun that they provide are worth the certain loss of some kinds of privacy.
 
Privacy is always more important to me. Why I still use a classic flip phone instead something from the iDroid stuff. Recently got a new TV and had a hard time finding a non-smart one. Settled on a commercial type monitor that lacks in smart crap. If I want something off Netflix or Hulu, I'd get one of those sticks.
 
Negin said:
Privacy is always more important to me. Why I still use a classic flip phone instead something from the iDroid stuff. Recently got a new TV and had a hard time finding a non-smart one.
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I'm somewhere in the middle. I have an inexpensive Android smartphone but have restricted myself to apps I actually need. I don't do e-mail on it (although I do text a lot, which makes me appreciate the "keyboard" on a smartphone compared to how I used to have to do it on my old flips), I don't play games on it.

My TV is not attached to the Internet but the DVR is (in order to get program guide updates). And there is no cable, satellite, or streaming here ... I get everything I want to watch from the antenna on the roof, being fortunate in having a line-of-sight to Mount Wilson of less than 20 miles.

Privacy is a trade-off for convenience and necessity. I've found a comfort zone midway between Luddite and techno-obsessed.
 
TheBigA said:
In order to use one of those sticks you'll need to establish an account with Amazon, which will require you to give them your credit card info.
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Why I put "if." Basic cable suits me fine and if I want to watch a movie, mostly the old school way, off a disc.
 
Negin said:
Why I put "if." Basic cable suits me fine and if I want to watch a movie, mostly the old school way, off a disc.
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You'd love my DVD collection. Several hundred titles, including classics from the 1930s all the way to more recent titles (although with my tastes, much more older than newer) plus a couple of bookshelves full of TV series that I enjoy rewatching and another shelf of comedy specials, one of documentaries, and one with nothing but animation.

I think the point to be made here is that some people want basic cable or satellite. Others are content with what's available off-air. Pay channels or streaming services aren't necessarily everyone's cup of tea, as some (like myself) will compile their own libraries of what they get pleasure watching over and over. I have a few favorites, like 1980's "Hopscotch" with Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson, which I watch four or five times a year; I doubt it ever plays on the premium cable channels because I only notice it on the schedules of the free-to-air movie networks a couple of times a year.

Some people like to stream. Some like to use the sticks. Some don't care about what's available on either to care about either method.

Negin prefers to stick with his flip phone, which is fine by me as long as he lets me keep my smartphone. Everyone in their own comfort zone.
 
Negin said:
Except I'm a lady...
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That's why online I use "them / they" so as not to appear obsolete or offensive or unaware. (insert snarky smile emoji here: ____)
 
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