Here is something you do not see everyday in Saigon, a policeman attacking a traffic policeman as reported by Tuoi Tre News. The traffic policeman do not seem to get any kind of love from their own kind and from Vietnamese in general. In the last month alone, several policeman in Vietnam have been slapped, caught taking bribes and even killed. This is unusual in a country … [Read more...] about Policeman attacking Traffic Policeman in Saigon
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View from Phuc Yen Apartments
Good view of Highway 22 that heads to Cu Chi and Cambodia from the Phuc Yen Apartment. Traffic, as usual, is heavy. … [Read more...] about View from Phuc Yen Apartments
Fake UFO clip actually posted on Tuoi Tre
Fake? Clearly. Who posted it? Tuoi Tre News though on their behalf, they did say the object looked like a comet. Before passing judgement on whether this video is real, just wait until the last second and you will just say one word, Fake!!! Great blog post for the day though. :-) … [Read more...] about Fake UFO clip actually posted on Tuoi Tre
5 Percent
Here is a topic not really discussed much on the blog circuits. 5 Percent. For the average Expat tourist, visitors and short timers in Vietnam, this probably does not mean much to you. Unfortunately, whether you know it or not, the 5 percent rule is all around you. You are affected. When I dealt with potential American clients a couple years ago, they all laughed about … [Read more...] about 5 Percent
Hoshi with an attitude
Decided to play around with the caption builder at http://cheezburger.com. I am having some fun with Hoshi: … [Read more...] about Hoshi with an attitude