Today marks ten years since the September 11 attacks of 2001. As we commemorate the lives of the innocent thousands that passed away, the 10 year anniversary also marks an occasion to reflect on how America has changed in the past decade. Is America still the shining beacon of hope and haven for tolerance and social mobility it once was? Have we surrounded our core values for a … [Read more...] about Post 9/11, Is Coming to America Still Worth the Journey?
Current Affairs
Vietnamese Billionaire Chinh Chu was not Arrested, Despite Rumors
Earlier today, I received an email with the headline (translated) "Billionaire Husband of Ha Phuong Arrested." The husband the email referred to was Chinh Chu, billionaire executive of private equity firm Blackstone. The problem? It wasn't him. The email (pictured to the left) referenced a CNN Money article titled "Don Chu arrested in inside-trading probe." Don Chu, who's … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Billionaire Chinh Chu was not Arrested, Despite Rumors
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Connection to Michelle Le’s Disappearance
[Second update: The SF Chronicle reports today that Esteban has indeed been charged with Michelle Le's murder and will appear at a Hayward court this afternoon. Read on for more details and An's reflections on the case.] For those who’ve been following my stories, you might have noticed that many of my articles have had some relevance to missing persons cases. I’ve done … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Connection to Michelle Le’s Disappearance
Is DirectTV’s New Commercial Witty or Just Plain Bad?
Take a Vietnamese comedian and put him in a commercial with stereotypically Asian things and two hot white chicks. Funny or distasteful? Take a look. Yes, there are koi fish, stone lions, bamboo fixtures, traditional Asian architecture, and a short Asian man with a fobby accent. Although this borderlines distasteful, I find it more funny and empowering than anything. Kudos … [Read more...] about Is DirectTV’s New Commercial Witty or Just Plain Bad?
Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions
According to the 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS), such as amphetamine, ecstasy, and methamphetamine amongst other drugs, are still an area of concern for the Vietnamese government. During the first half of 2010 alone, the Vietnam Waterway Police reported executing 18 drug raids, arresting 22 drug abusers or … [Read more...] about Meth Led to Cessation of OTC Productions