Author Archives: Bolsavik

Mr. Cao goes to Vietnam: Revelations in a WikiLeaks cable

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Bolsavik

Back in 2010, Rep. Joseph Cao, the first Vietnamese-American to serve in Congress, bungled his visit to Vietnam and was highly criticized for it. First, it was a plain bad idea to go to the communist country just when that … Continue reading →

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Ballet Austin to dance to Trinh Cong Son music in the OC

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Bolsavik

A ballet piece set to the music of Trinh Cong Son songs will be performed by Ballet Austin II and the Thang Dao Dance Company at the Rose Center in Westminster in 3 shows this weekend, featuring live voice of … Continue reading →

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Bright Viet and hilarious friends rob store, leave ID

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Bolsavik

Three young men walk into a bar… OK, start over. Andy Huynh got arrested last week after he and his friends allegedly bungled a robbery and while Huynh got away, he left behind his wallet and ID and ended up surrendering … Continue reading →

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This is how all Viets ought to propose

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Bolsavik

A Youtube video featuring two young Viets is conquering the web by storm, garnering close to 100,000 views in just a few days. It’s of two Viets from UCLA, Nam Tran and Trang Janie Vu. Nam Tran is the bassist … Continue reading →

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Judge Jacqueline Nguyen nominated to appeals court for Western U.S.

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Bolsavik

Less than 2 short years from taking the federal bench, Vietnamese-American judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen has been nominated by President Barack Obama for elevation to the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals. In a White House press release, … Continue reading →

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Viet films shown (free) at OC Film Fiesta

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Bolsavik

The Orange County Film Fiesta, part of the Santa Ana two-weeks’ long festivities, will be hosting a Vietnamese Cinema Night this Saturday, preceded by a wine reception at VAALA Center also in Santa Ana. The films shown are: “Touch” by … Continue reading →

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Viet pop star to sing National Anthem at Padres game

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Bolsavik

The San Diego Padres baseball team designates its Labor Day game as “Vietnamese Culture Day” and will feature Vietnamese pop star Ý Lan to sing the national anthem at the game. This may be a signal that baseball is trying … Continue reading →

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Viet tries suicide-by-cop, fails

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Bolsavik

A Vietnamese-American man trying to get the police to kill him failed and was taken into custody and handed to a hospital for evaluation. The man, 22-year-old Norris Phuoc Nguyen of Westminster, dressed in jungle fatigues, was spotted walking around … Continue reading →

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