While Vietnamese people all over joined their communities on April 30th to commemorate the events that took place in 1975, at least two Vietnamese Americans opened their hearts in New York, participating in a different type of cause: a concert raising funds toward relief efforts in Japan. “Holla for Japan: A Benefit Concert” took place from 8-11 p.m. that Saturday night at … [Read more...] about “Holla for Japan” Benefit Concert Raised Thousands for Disaster Relief
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Ring of Fire: 9.0 Earthquake danger in Vietnam, near China?
Growing up in Da Lat, Vietnam, there was a legend that Da Lat was built on top of an inactive volcano. Perhaps it was a story used to scare kids (though discovery of volcanic rocks near Da Lat indicates otherwise) but I was always weary of earthquake. This recent string of earthquakes, including yesterday's magnitude-6.9 quake in Yushu county, Qinghai, got me to look into the … [Read more...] about Ring of Fire: 9.0 Earthquake danger in Vietnam, near China?
Haiti Updates: Will Aid Come in Time?
1.16.2010 — Events in Haiti have become somewhat of a blur. So much has happened in such a short period of time. The following are stats, figures, news clips, and photos that stood out to me. The death toll is astronomical and it is continually rising as more bodies are found and accounted for. Reports say some 50,000 bodies have been found and Haiti's Interior Minister … [Read more...] about Haiti Updates: Will Aid Come in Time?