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Beautiful Almaty, Kazakhstan (2014)

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It is hard to believe that nearly one month ago, we had out last snowfall in Almaty.  Spring is here but it feels like an early Summer.  By next week, the weather will get up into the high 20s and low 30s.  That is getting close to Saigon weather.  A great way to get acclimated since I will be in Southeast Asia for 7 weeks starting in a month. Below are some Spring photos I … [Read more...] about Beautiful Almaty, Kazakhstan (2014)

Encrypting Gmail emails with Mailvelope

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It has been awhile since I did any technology blog posts.  I decided it was time to do some again.  As an ICT/Design Technology teacher, I should keep up to date on all technology.  I go through a list of Tech News each day. Today I found a good Add-On for Firefox called Mailvelope <https://www.mailvelope.com/>.  I needed this add-on since a friend sent me an encrypted … [Read more...] about Encrypting Gmail emails with Mailvelope

Spring has arrived in Almaty

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Well, one month away until my return to Saigon. I decided to blog from SaigonNezumi only now. I got a lot of trips planned for next month.  During my 7 weeks in Vietnam I will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I am thinking about spending a longer time in Indonesia if I like it there. Anyway, more snow in Almaty now. Even the mountains are becoming bare.  … [Read more...] about Spring has arrived in Almaty

Back in Saigon next month

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Well, the long winter is finally over in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The 6 months I have stayed in Kazakhstan each had snowfall. I hate snow. It even snowed after the temperatures were in the 20s. The school year ends next month and all teachers get a 7 week paid holiday. I will be making my way back to Saigon. Coffee shops are now moving seats outside but I still prefer … [Read more...] about Back in Saigon next month