Category Archives: Vietnamese American

The orphanage at the end of the universe…

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

My name is Jeffrey Nguyen and I was born in Vietnam in 1973 and FedExed to America in 1975. My Vietnamese name was Vu Tien Nguyen, which basically indicated to the baggage handlers (volunteer nurses, aid workers and army staff) … Continue reading →

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Your world delivered…

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

“Mr. telephone man, there’s something wrong with my line When I dial my baby’s number, I get a click every time” By New Edition This week the Supreme Court of the United States of America codified the warrantless, wiretapping of … Continue reading →

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I’m Viet and I know it!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

This is an awesome and hilarious video from members of the University of Kansas Vietnamese Student Association. Facebook link Disclaimer: I am not the Jeffrey Nguyen who originally posted this video to FB.  

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Dear Monsanto

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

I am writing this letter to say thank you to Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant and the distinguished Board of Directors of the Monsanto Company. I was fortunate at a young age to experience your largesse when you shared over 50,000 tons of … Continue reading →

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