He Ain’t Lyin’

The 2007 Senior Class President only had 395 days to write his speech, but he wrote it at 1:00am on the day he delivered it.

Dwarfism

Little People photography by Gary Parker. Great work!

Winehouse = Amy’s Liver

Winehouse’s rep is as famous as her album. From Lynn Yaeger’s “Winehouse Rules“:

Last February, when a presenter at the BRIT Awards, England’s version of the Grammys, joked that “Winehouse” is the new name for Amy’s liver, it was further proof that the singer’s louche proclivities are now as famous as her extraordinary talent—she was named best British female singer that night. Now Rod Stewart says he’d like to record an album with her (a mixed blessing) and her name is being bounced around as, believe it or not, the next Bond girl. Whatever the future holds, Winehouse, 23, has already secured a place in the great tradition of women who get high and tear your heart out, from Billie to Judy, Mama Cass to Janis.

Sweet and Sour Calamari

Enjoying this delicious dish complemented with Classic Manhattan while watching Pistons and Cavaliers go toe to toe. Can’t get any better than this, baby!

‘Round Midnight

Thelonious Monk’s masterful solo. Isn’t it just beautiful?

LeBron Got Game

With two over time, both Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers gave an outstanding performance last night, and LeBron James was unstoppable:

James had already used every ounce of energy to put together one of the most spectacular performances in playoff history, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to the verge of their greatest season.

Don Ho and Diem Lien

Way before Nguyen Khang came along and scooped up songbird Diem Lien, Don Ho was her ideal match. Actually, Don Ho has always been a fantastic complement to his female singers since he is always capable of bringing the best out of them. His sensational duet with Diem Lien on Ngo Thuy Mien’s “Ban Tinh Cuoi” demonstrated their mutual companionship. By supporting one another, they blew fresh air into the standard. Instead of letting the male voice takes on the bridge, they meet each other half way. She sets up, “Ngay nao nguoi cho ta biet…,” he picks up, “Tinh la dang… cay…,” and brings it up all the way until the beat takes over. Mad props go to Thanh Lam for the intoxicating arrangement. Too bad, their joined album, Vinh Biet Mua He, only featured one duet. The other highlight of the album is the melancholy “Tinh Khuc Buon,” which is also a Ngo Thuy Mien’s song and produced by Thanh Lam. Don Ho’s cottony, sultry and whispery delivery is simply irresistible. Someone ought to upload the MTV clip of “Tinh Khuc Buon” on YouTube. The video was really well captured.

Gore 2008

A Design Observer believes Al Gore can do better.

Holy Shit!

According to Family Watchdog, a Web site that keeps track of sex offenders in your neighborhood, there are 48 offenders and 13 non-mappable offenders in my area.

How Ads Really Work

The article suggests to serve ads only to new visitors and turn them off for your frequent visitors. Not a bad idea.

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