I was going through my image folders from a backup I made nearly 4 years ago when I found some pictures I thought were lost. They sure brought back some memories. Back in the Summer of 2001, I was interviewed by a television crew from STV, one of the leading television companies in Turkey. The television crew interviewed roughly 30 Americans for broadcasting with Yeni … [Read more...] about Yeni Hayatlar – STV (August, 2001)
Archives for 2008
Mad Buffalo Kills 2 (I’m Serious!)
This was just posted by the VietnamNet Bridge newsite. I had to blink my eyes a couple times to see if it was serious and sure enough, it was. How often do you hear water buffaloes killing anything? Never but I may be wrong. Anyway, a crazed water buffalo killed two people today and injured three more. All that was reported was that the untethered buffalo starting … [Read more...] about Mad Buffalo Kills 2 (I’m Serious!)
Lumineux Cafe – Best Saigon Coffee shop
Update: Lumineux Cafe is now closed. Here is another new favorite coffee shop of mine in Saigon. Lumineux Cafe is located inside a former American built villa. The retro decor made me feel like I was actually at an older American home. The food and coffee is great. Luminuex Cafe is quiet enough for more personal business meetings. Overall, it is a great place to hang … [Read more...] about Lumineux Cafe – Best Saigon Coffee shop
Yours truly 21 years ago
One of my childhood friends, Celeste, just posted a picture from 21 years ago on her Facebook account. I lost contact with Celeste back about 1993-1994. Thanks to Facebook, we got back in touch just last week. I met Celeste through another childhood friend, Scott. Facebook is a great way to get back into touch with friends :-) (I am on the left, Celeste is on the right) … [Read more...] about Yours truly 21 years ago
Barcamp Central Asia 2009
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