Bill Disses Em

Bill O’Reilly said Emimen “represents the lowest form of entertainment in this country” and that Em means nothing and his newest video, in which he makes fun of Sarah Palin, means nothing, and yet, Bill brought it up on his own show. So Bill makes something out of nothing? I have to hand Bill his double standards.

Mẹ

“Chỉ có ở người mẹ, bạn mới tìm được lòng chung thủy tuyệt đối… Bởi vì nơi mẹ bạn luôn là mục đích đầu tiên và sau cùng.” (Only from mother, you can find absolute faith… To her you’re the first and last purpose.) -Trịnh Công Sơn

Thai Hoa’s heartfelt rendition of “Huyen Thoai Me” brings back my childhood memories.

Thu Hoai Sings Ha Noi

I am loving Thu Hoai’s live performance of Phu Quang’s “Em Oi Ha Noi Pho” at Quan Van Nova. Although the tune has been covered countless time, Thu Hoai managed to bring something fresh to the tune without any reinterpretation. It has to be that raspy, sexy voice.

Thanks for dropping by our crib as well as the gifts. We might have a gig for you in August. I’ll get the exact date once the word is out. Hopefully, you guys will be available. I would love to hear this tune again live as well as other songs about Ha Noi.

Banh Mi Pho?

This has to be a joke:

[B]anh mi pho is stuffed with the ingredients for pho, the sacred soup of Vietnam: beef scented with star anise and cinnamon, fresh basil and crunchy bean sprouts.

I wonder if banh bi pho comes with raw beef on the side. Creative or sacrilegious?

“Mot Coi Di Ve” Duet

A poignant rendition of Trinh Con Son’s “Mot Coi Di Ve” performed by Thuy Tien and Richard Fuller and accompanied by a one-handed guitarist.

Men’s Biological Clock

Men’s age could effect the kids as well according to Lisa Belkin:

Data they analyzed from more than 33,000 American children showed that the older the man when a child is conceived, the lower a child’s score is likely to be on tests of concentration, memory, reasoning and reading skills, at least through age 7.

…The little swimmers, scientists are finding, one study at a time, get older and less dependable along with every other cell in the male body.