Just the other day, as I was coming home from my 5:00 pm boxing practice, I received a notification from my friend, “Rest in peace Steve Jobs.” At the moment, I was not sure what to make of that information. I was not saddened nor angry by his passing but rather simply apathetic by the whole situation. I thought to myself, “oh well life goes on” and casually slipped the … [Read more...] about Thank you, Steve Jobs
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Video Mondays: This Will Make Your Heart Flutter
Contrary to popular belief, Vietnamese men can be sweet and romantic after all. You've probably already seen it already, but VTP has to repost this charming video of Trang and Nam's flash mob wedding proposal at UCLA. Cutest. Thing. Ever. If this doesn't make you swoon a little and lift up your Monday, your heart might be two sizes too small. Just sayin'. … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: This Will Make Your Heart Flutter
International Day of Older Persons
October 1st has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day of Older Persons, and this year marks the 21st year for which the event have been recognized. This special day is celebrated worldwide by raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly as well as by appreciating the contributions that older people make to society. As such, here is a brief look … [Read more...] about International Day of Older Persons
Spotlight on Vietnamese American: David Loc Tran on a Journey Led by Pho
David watched as his mentor, Hung, lay on the hospital bed like a shriveled plant long past its vital days. Wet footprints from the rain marked the floor beneath. Around them, patients lay along the walls of the hospital in open air--some in movable steel beds and others on bamboo mats rested flatly on the ground; it was an unfit place for a hero to spend his last dying … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Vietnamese American: David Loc Tran on a Journey Led by Pho
Meet the Newest U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, David Shear
Earliest this month, the U.S. Senate finally confirmed the new ambassador to Vietnam, career diplomat David Shear. Shear, who previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, was nominated for the post by President Barack Obama in 2010. However, his appointment was stalled for nearly eight months by members of the senate who wanted to see … [Read more...] about Meet the Newest U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, David Shear