Binh Vinh has over 30 years of experience leading planning and design at various architecture firms. He has received numerous awards for his sustainable and innovative design work, including the nation's first double LEED Platinum projects. Some of his award-winning projects include the Office of the 21st Century building, GlaxoSmithKline research centers, and the FDA Consolidation Master Plan.
1. The document discusses slang terms, their uses and differences across cultures. Slang is informal language that varies regionally and among subcultures.
2. "Tinglish" is discussed, which is Thai slang that directly changes Thai words to English, resulting in funny grammar. It arose from increased tourism.
3. The document also covers potential conflicts from slang, such as misunderstandings. It provides an example of omitted subjects in Japanese and how culture influences language.
Binh Vinh has over 30 years of experience leading planning and design at various architecture firms. He has received numerous awards for his sustainable and innovative design work, including the nation's first double LEED Platinum projects. Some of his award-winning projects include the Office of the 21st Century building, GlaxoSmithKline research centers, and the FDA Consolidation Master Plan.
1. The document discusses slang terms, their uses and differences across cultures. Slang is informal language that varies regionally and among subcultures.
2. "Tinglish" is discussed, which is Thai slang that directly changes Thai words to English, resulting in funny grammar. It arose from increased tourism.
3. The document also covers potential conflicts from slang, such as misunderstandings. It provides an example of omitted subjects in Japanese and how culture influences language.
The document discusses strategies for employers to prepare for healthcare reform by making their medical plans more efficient. It recommends analyzing claims data to understand utilization patterns and design incentives to encourage employees to use lower-cost providers and services. Specific tactics mentioned include promoting generic drugs, free clinic programs, and wellness incentives to reduce costs and catch issues early through preventative care.
Satellites are man-made objects used to collect information about space and Earth and transmit it back to Earth. They have a variety of important uses including for the military to monitor enemy movements, communication through television, phone and internet, reporting weather news, researching other planets and Earth's geography, and aiding navigation with GPS.
The United States entered Iraq in 2003 after being attacked on 9/11, claiming Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, though none were found. American troops remain in Iraq risking their lives, and as citizens we should support them regardless of the reasons for war. While some see it as an oil war, the fact is American men and women are still there fighting.
The United States entered Iraq in 2003 after being attacked on 9/11, claiming Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, though none were found. American troops remain in Iraq risking their lives, and as citizens we should support them regardless of the reasons for war. While some see it as an oil war, the fact is American men and women are still there and need support.
The document tells the story of a spirit who strived to find more meaning in life beyond her pain and loneliness. She vowed to explore and free herself from her rage and darkness. Once she learned to trust herself and others through compassion, her dream of bringing peace to herself and others was awakened. She walked a journey of purpose to offer peace to those searching for their own way through trusting her inner voice and gentle touch of mind and heart.
This document provides a summary of Binh Vinh's 30 years of experience leading design at various architecture firms. It lists several notable projects he oversaw including the Office for the 21st Century in Denver, which received multiple sustainability awards, and GlaxoSmithKline facilities in the UK and US, which received awards for design excellence. It also lists leadership roles and awards for other projects at the FDA, Aventis, and Honeywell.
The document discusses strategies for employers to prepare for healthcare reform by making their medical plans more efficient. It recommends analyzing claims data to understand utilization patterns and design incentives to encourage employees to use lower-cost providers and services. Specific tactics mentioned include promoting generic drugs, free clinic programs, and wellness incentives to reduce costs and catch issues early through preventative care.
Satellites are man-made objects used to collect information about space and Earth and transmit it back to Earth. They have a variety of important uses including for the military to monitor enemy movements, communication through television, phone and internet, reporting weather news, researching other planets and Earth's geography, and aiding navigation with GPS.
The United States entered Iraq in 2003 after being attacked on 9/11, claiming Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, though none were found. American troops remain in Iraq risking their lives, and as citizens we should support them regardless of the reasons for war. While some see it as an oil war, the fact is American men and women are still there fighting.
The United States entered Iraq in 2003 after being attacked on 9/11, claiming Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, though none were found. American troops remain in Iraq risking their lives, and as citizens we should support them regardless of the reasons for war. While some see it as an oil war, the fact is American men and women are still there and need support.
The document tells the story of a spirit who strived to find more meaning in life beyond her pain and loneliness. She vowed to explore and free herself from her rage and darkness. Once she learned to trust herself and others through compassion, her dream of bringing peace to herself and others was awakened. She walked a journey of purpose to offer peace to those searching for their own way through trusting her inner voice and gentle touch of mind and heart.
This document provides a summary of Binh Vinh's 30 years of experience leading design at various architecture firms. It lists several notable projects he oversaw including the Office for the 21st Century in Denver, which received multiple sustainability awards, and GlaxoSmithKline facilities in the UK and US, which received awards for design excellence. It also lists leadership roles and awards for other projects at the FDA, Aventis, and Honeywell.