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
Archives for 2008
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
Will I return to Kazakhstan?
It has been 9 years since I last visited Kazakhstan when I was working with Accels in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. A lot has changed since then. My youngest students have since graduated from their universities and now work as young business men and women across the country. Several have even flown and visited the US. I do miss Kazakhstan sometimes. It is quite peaceful. I … [Read more...] about Will I return to Kazakhstan?