The first Barcamp Central Asia was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I have a reporter friend back in Bishkek who attended this Barcamp. It was a success, roughly 300 people attended. They are now planning a second Barcamp Central Asia to be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, next April, 2009. I am considering attending this Barcamp though it would mean reviewing my Kazakh and … [Read more...] about Barcamp Central Asia 2009
Archives for November 2008
First Ubuntu Linux Lesson at AIS
Finally, all laptops and netbooks have a variant of Ubuntu Linux running. Our first lesson focused on using the command line and apt-get for updates. (Ubuntu eee on the projector) Past Ubuntu Linux Articles at AIS: Ubuntu Linux Install Week at AIS Picture Gallery Using Ubuntu Linux at the American International School Another new Ubuntu User AIS Linux Related … [Read more...] about First Ubuntu Linux Lesson at AIS
Nice sandwich at Java Cafe
I ate a really good chicken sandwich at Java Cafe last week. As everyone knows by now, Java Cafe is one of my favorite coffeeshops in Saigon. … [Read more...] about Nice sandwich at Java Cafe
Missing the nice walks along the canal – Phu Nhuan District
Just a little over a month until my lease ends. I am reminiscing about two years ago when I was able to take a walk along the canal near my house with my dog, Lucky. Saigon's rapid development has taken much of the beauty of my area away but it is only for a short time. Before (Along the canal - August, 2006) (Lucky playing along the canal) (April, … [Read more...] about Missing the nice walks along the canal – Phu Nhuan District
Kazakh Music
I always liked Kazakh music. I will have my student bring some CDs to Vietnam for me. Here are some seleted Kazakh videos at YouTube. You will be able to see a lot of the Kazakh culture in these music videos. Kazakhs are proud of their culture. Akjaik Arular - One of my favorite videos Urker 'Tughan Elim' - Rock band playing with the dombra, the traditional … [Read more...] about Kazakh Music