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Death Anniversary in Saigon

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A couple days ago, I attended my American friend's father-in-law's death anniversary at his house in Ben Thanh District.  A death anniversary is normally all day long.  Family and close friends who up during different parts of the day.  Normally for the men, it will involve heavy drinking.  They may stay all day drinking.  The meal includes 2-3 courses which includes a hot … [Read more...] about Death Anniversary in Saigon

AmerasianWorld.com and Saigon Linux Group sites back online

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Two of my past websites are both back online now. AmerasianWorld.com / Salaam Central Asia   AmerasianWorld.com was originally named Salaam Central Asia.  I created Salaam Central Asia back in 2000 before I started graduate school.  Ummah.com had given me web space back then and Salaam Central Asia became one of the first websites devoted to Central Asia.  I … [Read more...] about AmerasianWorld.com and Saigon Linux Group sites back online

Barcamp Saigon 5 Registration

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It is time again to register for the 5th installment of Barcamp Saigon.  It will be held again at RMIT in South Saigon on December 11, 2011, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. You can register here at this web address: http://www.barcampsaigon.com/register/ I will be attending this Barcamp to set up the first Saigon WordPress User Group meeting.  If you are a WordPress user, … [Read more...] about Barcamp Saigon 5 Registration

How often do you use your air conditioner in Vietnam?

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November has arrived and for me at home, this usually means I can stop having my air conditioner run throughout the night.  Since returning from the US last January, my air conditioner at home is on all the time.  Granted for about 6 months I did not have a window anymore so I was left no choice to have it on to help bring some fresh air into the room.  I am out of that room … [Read more...] about How often do you use your air conditioner in Vietnam?