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I decided to test out the video camera in my HTC Touch Cruise last night.  I was surprised at the quality of the picture when I replayed it on my mobile phone.  The frame rate is not bad though I can tell it jumps occassionaly but I think that may have more to do with YouTube than my phone's video camera. This is a shot from District 2 (An Phu) next to the Saigon River.  … [Read more...] about Saigon River Bridge at Dusk

I am a big fan of Tux Typing.  I have been using it in the classroom here in Saigon for about three years now.  It is a great open source program to get students interested in learning how to type.  This summer, my Vietnamese Immersion Students at the American International School will spend about three weeks learning how to touch type in my computer class. As an incentive, … [Read more...] about Using Tux Typing with my Vietnamese students

I had a great meal on Nguyen Du street across from the Ho Chi Minh City post office last night.  I had a great chicken dish but unfortunately, I forgot the name of it :-(  I did get some photos!  A good place to visit if you like chicken. (A nice clean restaurant - We ate on the street) (Chicken feet anyone?) (My dish, no chicken feet for me) … [Read more...] about Chicken Dish on Nguyen Du Street

Anyone interested into forming the first BarCamp in Saigon? I think it would be good time to start preparing for the first one. Possible issues include finding a large enough venue with wifi access and possible sponsors. Contact me if you are interested. … [Read more...] about BarCamp Vietnam Interests