Ms. Quynh Ngoc from VTV visited my Linux lab at the American International School today through a referral by An Nguyen of SaigonLUG. Though we knew about it for a couple days, we only received permission from the school at the last minute. My students were not prepared but since this was a normal lab day, I was not worried. This is actually my third academic year using … [Read more...] about VTV visited my Linux lab today
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Google Developer Dinner – Saigon
Last Monday I meet with the team from Google for an informal dinner at the Gala Royale in District 1 of Saigon. About 14 people attending including several developers. Christine, Stephanie, Niki and Diana, yes all ladies, represented the Google team. This was just more of an informational meeting for Google. They will return next year to meet with more Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Google Developer Dinner – Saigon
One week in Saigon
Hard to believe it has been one week since I last posted. The last week has a lot of meaning for me. The US Marine Corp's birthday was on Nov. 10th followed by Veteran's Day (Nov. 11th) and the day I entered Marine Corps boot camp (Nov. 13th). Do not forget, I was discharged on Oct. 21st a couple weeks before. This year a lot of memories of the Corps came back. I think … [Read more...] about One week in Saigon
EVN says that somebody can steal electricty outside of house
Today we visited EVN to finally complain about the August electricity bill. Of course it was a bit frustrating but at the moment, I do not have to pay my electricity bills until the problem is resolved. In short, they went through the same excuses that the workers who checked my meter went through. First they tried to blame me for not being home when they checked the … [Read more...] about EVN says that somebody can steal electricty outside of house
Rose Cafe – Saigon
Last Friday I met Le Viet-Kieu Saigonais at Rose Cafe located at the Ky Hoa Garden Hotel in District 10. It is a really pleasant place to meet friends and have nice discussions. It is fairly popular with the local Vietnamese but I do not see many Expats visiting this coffee shop while I was there. You will like the nice pools, waterfall and fountain there. It helps make … [Read more...] about Rose Cafe – Saigon