1) "I cannot imagine myself wearing trendy clothes together with a helmet," said Le Tra My, 18, who was shopping for hats at an upscale store in Hanoi. "It will look awful." Read on.

Like I'm so not wearing one - puh-lease! But as of Dec. 15th they say it's the law. We shall see...

2) Yup - storm a-coming. Walk away from the water.