http://culturemash.net culture :: fusion :: amplification Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:30:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I hate to write about the same subject again, but frankly - I think it's worth a little more attentions. Recently, the French decided to adapt the "Yes We Can" Obama campaign motto. I find it ironic that despite the years of hatred for Bush, their distaste for general American lifestyle, and ... http://culturemash.net/2008/11/09/copy-chats/ 8 years ago right now, I had traveled to France for the wedding of a close friend. I was worried , sure , and shocked at the recent election outcome. Who is this George Bush guy? Is he just like his daddy? I mean, can he be THAT bad? Well, I ... http://culturemash.net/2008/11/05/baraking-and-rolling-still-going-strong/ This past weekend was a treat. As I am graying with age, my gal pal and cohort Marie Lodi got me a treatment and day at the Olympic Korean Day Spa in K-town. Now, as you might have read before, I've been to a Japanese Onsen before in my trip ... http://culturemash.net/2008/10/09/molestation-korean-style/ In my usual haste to post things really quickly, I provide you today with some interesting links. My favorite new webistes: www.myxer.com Because I don't believe in paying for my iPhone to sound like Santogold. I think it should be for free. www.hulu.com Because I don't want to download a torrent just to ... http://culturemash.net/2008/09/25/messausages-and-links-sept-25-2008/ There was a time when I tried to make this blog non-personal necessarily. I wanted this to be about life and culture, and when the two tend to collide and how it affects people. But the more I continue, the more I realize that that happens almost on a daily ... http://culturemash.net/2008/09/23/my-other-brother/ I turned 29 last week. And much like any year, it held a little bit of sadness, a lot of pride, and gallons of alcohol. This year, I asked my friends to join me at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. And as I took the time to look around and ... http://culturemash.net/2008/09/18/fine-wine/ The past few weeks have once again barely spared me any time to write. Well, that's a lie. I could probably have taken some time to do so, but the brain activity in my few moments of alone time was so low, I thought I wouldn't bother with forwarded some ... http://culturemash.net/2008/09/01/continents-and-years/ Who said being fat was bad? Apparently, it might actually save lives.  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An inmate scheduled for execution in October says he's so fat that Ohio executioners would have trouble finding his veins and he might not be properly anesthetized. In other news, I finally got back my two ... http://culturemash.net/2008/08/06/always-a-good-side/ Did I mention I adore Jon Stewart? True, the Daily Show has gotten a little less funny in recent years, but it's not to say they don't have a good few moments now and again. I finally caught up on a little the other day as I realized I needed ... http://culturemash.net/2008/08/04/dear-jon/ Frankie can come up with a few good ones now and again. Lately, this is my favorite: Sometimes, the future is a small price to pay for some goodness today. Thanks Frankie, wise words. I might listen to them. http://culturemash.net/2008/08/01/friends-with-quotations/