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WeGene says I am part Chinese

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About a month ago I decided to to upload my 23andme dna results to WeGene. Within a day I got my results. Just look at the image below, WeGene says I am part Chinese. It also said I have Kyrgyz blood as well! I doubt this though. The database is still small. It should read that I am 50 percent Japanese with almost 2 percent East Asian. I suspect in a couple years the … [Read more...] about WeGene says I am part Chinese

Aber, Just as good as UberMoto?

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I tried out Aber this week. With it's name, you would think they are trying to replace Uber in Saigon. It makes good marketing sense. There are many disgruntled former UberMoto drivers out there. My first Aber driver also works for MaiLinh Bike, a shared motorbike company many UberMoto guys fled too. Aber still has very few cars and bikes so be prepared to wait a bit. The good … [Read more...] about Aber, Just as good as UberMoto?

Parking woes

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Parking can be a hassle in Vietnam if you want a scratchfree bike. I always.put a motorcycle cover on my.bike. Still, occasionally you get another bike right on your bike. Not the owners fought. At times, people will have to move a bike to get their bikes out. Eventually parking garages will have to develop a system here giving assigned parking for tenants. … [Read more...] about Parking woes