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Vietnamese Gem Stones in Saigon

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Looking for good Vietnamese gem stones to take home as a souvernior.  Thach Son Phuc Co., Ltd., offers gem stones at their show room on the second floor of Margarita's in Pham Ngu Lao.  Below are some pictures I took of their showroom: I actually did not buy anything here.  We already knew the prices for gemstones in another location of Saigon.  Be wary that you … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Gem Stones in Saigon

Du Mien Coffee Shop (Videos)

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This morning I met a friend at the Du Mien Coffee Shop near my house today.  I remember over a year ago, I complained it was too loud at Du Mien. Not anymore.  I have had several meetings there in the last couple of months.  The atmosphere has become quieter.  The staff have turned down the music.  I praise the owner for making these changes.  Most of his coffee shops, he has … [Read more...] about Du Mien Coffee Shop (Videos)

Global Political Economics Musings

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Lets start with the Foreign Policy's article stating that one billion people around the world are now suffering from hunger.  That is 1/6 of the world population!  FP blames the global recession and rising food costs as one of the culprits of the increased hunger.  If you watched the Home global warming documentary, they mentioned that in the US alone, roughly half of the grain … [Read more...] about Global Political Economics Musings

A great place to watch a movie? – Zenta Cafe

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Zenta Cafe is one of my favorite coffeeshops.  I normally there for one hour meetings so I never really get to visit the Men's Room.  Well, last week I did and this is what I saw: You know, on paper this may have been a good idea.  Unfortunately, when you are, umm, doing your thing, the TV screen is actually too close to your face.  All of the urinals have these TV screens … [Read more...] about A great place to watch a movie? – Zenta Cafe