Below is an op-ed by Olivia Hoang in response to a bake sale by UC Berkeley students that gives discounts based on your race. The opinions expressed are that of Olivia's and does not necessarily reflect that of VTP. Recently, a Republican club at Cal held a bake sale opposing affirmative action, leading student senators to vote on de-funding clubs that exhibit discriminatory … [Read more...] about “Racist” Bake Sale Questions Fairness of Affirmative Action [Op-Ed]
Sprint & Verizon iPhone 4S to Work in Vietnam without Unlock [Techie in Vietnam]
According to Macworld, iPhone 4S's sold by Sprint will come GSM-unlocked. Verizon's version can be unlocked after 60 days. What that means is on your next trip to Vietnam, there will be no need to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone, a process that can be complicated and could void your warranty. This feature is huge for the thousands of Vietnamese Americans making the … [Read more...] about Sprint & Verizon iPhone 4S to Work in Vietnam without Unlock [Techie in Vietnam]
Change Makers: Thu Anh Do, Berkeley Engineer turns Nonprofit Founder
Thu Anh Do is the executive director of VNHELP, a 20 years old nonprofit that provides scholarships, loans, heath education, and more to the disadvantaged in Vietnam. How does a Berkeley Engineer and 22 year veteran of Silicon Valley come to run a nonprofit? I left Vietnam in 1978, leaving behind my parents and younger siblings. Those were very hard years; most people lived … [Read more...] about Change Makers: Thu Anh Do, Berkeley Engineer turns Nonprofit Founder
Torn, Tossed, Topped, Wrapped and/or Rolled! An Herbal Look at Vietnamese Cuisine
Vietnamese food is, in my opinion, one of the most exquisite cuisines in the world. Describing Vietnamese food would not be complete without talking about the herbs used. What makes Vietnamese food stand out is that it derives it’s flavor from vegetable and herbs rather than being fried in oil, making it fairly light but still savory. These herbs provide Vietnamese food with … [Read more...] about Torn, Tossed, Topped, Wrapped and/or Rolled! An Herbal Look at Vietnamese Cuisine
Three Ways Nonprofits Can Help You Land a Job in a Tough Economy
The economy is getting harder, especially for the unemployed. Companies have the power to choose among candidates, so much that many will not even consider unemployed workers, who are believed to be out of practice and less desirable. (NPR: The Hard Truth -Companies Don't Hire Unemployed) Until things change, younger workers or those that have been unemployed extensively need … [Read more...] about Three Ways Nonprofits Can Help You Land a Job in a Tough Economy