Daily Archives: April 22, 2009

What is bauxite and why are Viets saying no to it?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Bolsavik

Signs with crossed out “bô xít” went up along Bolsa Avenue. Viets all over Facebook on Earthy Day today posted “Save Tay Nguyen – Stop Bauxite Mining” logos as their profile pictures. What’s this bauxite (or “bô xít” in Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Viet allegedly fired shot at reality-TV star

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Bolsavik

A bounty hunter, star of a reality-TV series on A&E, has accused a Viet of shooting at him, resulting in the man being charged with attempted homicide, reports the Colorado Springs Gazette here. Last night at about 7:15 pm, Duane … Continue reading →

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Guess why SWAT went against this Viet

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Bolsavik

If you’re going to cause a five-hour standoff with police, do it for a reason other than this Oklahoma City Viet’s. Police responding to emergency calls found Tuyen Ngoc Vo, 50 (pictured), barricading himself in his apartment with furniture propped … Continue reading →

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