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Typhoon Noul Approaching Saigon

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I got the warning that Typhoon Noul was approaching Saigon before lunch today.  At that time my friend told me that I should be home by 5 PM since the rain was supposed to be heavy at that time.  I decided to play it safe and just expected it to be a rainstorm.  As I got home, my school called to cancel classes for tomorrow. I then checked online.  Thanh Nien News reported … [Read more...] about Typhoon Noul Approaching Saigon

Pham Ngu Lao Craziness

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I decided to have lunch at Mimosa today.  Normally there are two tables just outside the restaurant.  Roughly every 2-3 months, the local police 'confiscate' one table for about a month.  The owner can get it back sooner but she did not want to have to pay the 'fee'.  The police will return the table.  About a week before Tet, they will take it back again. Same ole, same … [Read more...] about Pham Ngu Lao Craziness

Tan Phu District Deluge

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Yesterday afternoon, there was a huge rainstorm in the Tan Phu District area.  It lasted about one and a half hours.  I was at my friends house during most of the rainfall.  Then I decided to journey out which was a big mistake.  My normal 15 minute commute took me roughly one hour.  Most of the main roads were flooded in Tan Phu. I am impressed with my new Yamaha Nouvo … [Read more...] about Tan Phu District Deluge

My Vietnamese student using the Asus Eee PC

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Back in September, American International School, where I teach ICT part-time, required students from the 9-11 Grades to purchase the Asus Eee PC 1000.  Due to strong resistance from students, parents, and faculty, this requirement was dropped.  Some students still opted to purchase the Eee PC themselves at the school discount. One of the biggest complaints they had about … [Read more...] about My Vietnamese student using the Asus Eee PC