It's true, these Apple Macbooks do have exploding batteries. Okay, this Macbook did not explode but look what the battery did to this Macbook. This Macbook is only 4 months old. My friend plans to have it replaced when she returns to Israel. Scary, I guess I will never buy an Apple Macbook now... (Look at the yellowish burn mark across the Macbook) (Another view of … [Read more...] about Burning Apple Macbook
Archives for October 2006
Rain, Rain, and more Rain
This Rainy Season has been long and wet. I sat inside Lotteria for lunch during one rain storm. I had to walk back to the office shortly after. No, I did not have my umbrella... (Le Ton Thanh street) (I have to walk in this soon...) … [Read more...] about Rain, Rain, and more Rain
Being Poor, Being Unlucky :-(
Life in Vietnam is not easy for the majority of Vietnamese who do not have a lot of money. I was with Thao outside our company's printer when I saw these people sleeping together next to the building. Makes you think, doesn't it? You are so lucky... (Poor and Unlucky Vietnamese on the street) … [Read more...] about Being Poor, Being Unlucky :-(
Cherry Coke in Vietnam
Look what Ha Le brought back from the US for me!!! I love Cherry Coke!!! (Cherry Coke at work, yum) … [Read more...] about Cherry Coke in Vietnam
U.S. History II Midterm Examination
Over three weeks ago, my US History II students at the CIE took their midterm examination. It was an open book examination. After curving the grade up, the average class grade for the midterm was around 78 percent. Though it was an open book exam, it was not easy... (CIE students working away) (No cheating!!!) (Hmm...Where can I find the answers???) (Mr. Quang - … [Read more...] about U.S. History II Midterm Examination