You always see workers gathering recyclables in Saigon. There are small privately owned centers in the city. Sometimes you will see workers meet in one area to aggregate what they collected. They will deliver these items just down Vinh Khánh street in District 4. … [Read more...] about Recycling in Saigon
A bit of Japan in Saigon
Being part Japanese, I always need a small link to Japan in my home. Normally I eat Japanese food a couple times of weeks. I am learning to make more Japanese food at home. Picked up some mugicha and green tea last week with a friend. Enjoying them both now at home. Mugicha and genmaicha purchased in Saigon at Takashimaya I usually have my green tea with the Japanese tea … [Read more...] about A bit of Japan in Saigon
Coming soon: DIY Air Purifier in Vietnam
Nearly ready for purchases. Just waiting on our new fan design and HEPA filters. Currently the unit will use a Senko fan. Senko DIY air purifier with hepa filter. LaserEgg next to it. Coming soon. As of July, 2018, we were not able to register a company to sell HEPA filters in Vietnam. To stay under the radar, it is best to order the HEPA filters directly from SmartAir and … [Read more...] about Coming soon: DIY Air Purifier in Vietnam
ACTN3 and the super-sprinter gene (I got it)
ACTN3 and the super-sprinter gene is the gene found in elite athletes around the world. The ACTN3 makes a special protein This the "...controls fast-twitch muscle fibers, the cells responsible for the speedy tensing and flexing of the muscles involved in sprinting or weight-lifting". Many elite athletes have one mutation, I was surprised when my 23andme results (see below) said … [Read more...] about ACTN3 and the super-sprinter gene (I got it)
Riding to IPS / AHS in Saigon (video)
Another video I took of my short trip to the International Primary School / Asian High School in District 1. The trip The trip crosses the Calmette Bridge, goes along Ton Duc Thang and then Hai Ba Trung streets. It is a relaxing trip at around 4:30 pm. Traffic is not bad yet but will get worse later. I apologize for some technical mistakes (see below) and the music. I had no … [Read more...] about Riding to IPS / AHS in Saigon (video)