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Shaolin Soccer

Mon, 06/28/2010 - 12:49 — busanmike
Apparently it was the dream of many Korean men to watch the World Cup on a 3D TV. I thought that was a little optimistic but then I found one in Lotte Department Store near us, proving at least that the technology was really out there as opposed to 'coming soon'. However, at around 2.5 million won (£1,400/$2,100), for many it may have remained a dream for now, although Samsung claim to have sold 26,000 3D TVs in Korea, so evidently some had the money to make the leap of faith.

Extreme Spelunking (Video)

Fri, 06/18/2010 - 09:54 — Baltimoron

I briefly did spelunking at the most amateurish and elementary level when I was stationed in California during the 90s. So, Jim Tabor really got me stoked for the ol’ days.
One argument neither he nor Jon Stewart made, though, was, that such extreme “caving” could be a much more scientific and efficient use of taxpayer money than NASA-centric manned space flight right now.

Too Pissed to Await Obama’s Divinity

Thu, 06/17/2010 - 20:36 — Baltimoron

I didn’t realize “the blessing” was anything but a throwaway bit of agitprop.

Each year, at the beginning of shrimping season, the region’s fishermen take part in a tradition that was brought to America long ago by fishing immigrants from Europe. It’s called “The Blessing of the Fleet,” and today it’s a celebration where clergy from different religions gather to say a prayer for the safety and success of the men and women who will soon head out to sea – some for weeks at a time. The ceremony goes on in good times and in bad. It took place after Katrina, and it took place a few weeks ago – at the beginning of the most difficult season these fishermen have ever faced.

South Korean Is Our Media Culture Future….No!!

Thu, 06/17/2010 - 09:15 — Baltimoron

One service I’m thinking readers need is more extended quotes from obscure or pay wall-protected publications. It’s my way of forcing media reform, one link at a time. Really, I’d like a kickass local paper, full of muckraking journalists I can depend on to grill officials and CEOs. So. let me kill two birds with one stone.

Evgeny Morozov gets South Korean netizens, and amazingly Clay Shirky doesn’t

The South Korean example is worth discussing in detail because it highlights how easy it is to draw misleading conclusions from anecdotes.

Cheerleading Is a Sport! (Video)

Tue, 06/15/2010 - 15:44 — Baltimoron

This is definitely the first time I’ve blogged about cheer leading – and a rare post on sports in general! But, there’s a fundamental issue involved here that goes beyond Bullshit!’s entertaining brand of debunking, tits, and bombast - the nexus of corporations, laws, and bureaucratic inertia. What is Title 9, a sacred cow? And, is Varsity trying to reassure parents?

Shelby Foote’s Best Spin on the Ol’ South (Video)

Sat, 06/12/2010 - 07:42 — Baltimoron

I’ll be as giving as possible. Shelby Foote, whose entire opus on the Civil War I actually read, was a national treasure and just damn entertaining to listen to. And now I’ll resume bashing the crap out of my southern-sympathizing compatriots.


Casey Dying at Bat on Stage (Video)

Wed, 06/09/2010 - 17:44 — Baltimoron

WTF, America! It’s laudable to hold Americans and American shortcomings up to public ridicule during an election year. But, why does it have to take the form of a comic routine? I don’t just mean Jon Stewart’s “tour-de-force“. I mean, why does every form of American public culture have to take the form of a loner facing the camera, the crowd, the odds? The talking head in the studio facing the camera isn’t Casey at bat! Or, a stand-up comedian bombing on stage.

And, can anyone tell me why Nikki Haley deserves this free advertising?

Americans need more pugilistic and football references in their political culture!

old school tv / big screen. 15,000 won jangsan

Wed, 06/09/2010 - 09:54 — firecracker
Neighborhood: 
Jangsan, Haeundae

old school tv - big screen.  15,000 won jangsan

call or text 010-9817-7706

Yet another moving sale. 42'' TV, furniture, and other useful things

Tue, 06/08/2010 - 19:35 — JordanBate
Neighborhood: 
Dongnea-gu

Moving sale.

Next up is an end table with two drawers. Great condition no dents or dings. 20,000 obo

Next is a set of book cases. 5,000

The last item pictured is a small table. 5,000

E-mail or call whichever you like 010-2691-2206. Also, check out the other add where I have pictures for a bass guitar and sofa.

Primary Colors

Sat, 06/05/2010 - 23:51 — busanmike
"The test of democracy is freedom of criticism." - David Ben-Gurion

Elections were held this week in Korea, and while democracy is a great thing, I'm glad to see the back of the campaign for one reason alone. I work until 1am and I don't always get to bed until 2am. So I haven't appreciated the election candidates who seem to think it helps their cause to drive up and down or park outside my apartment building at 7.30am in the morning with loudspeakers featuring vacuous patriotic tunes on a two to three bar loop, or speeches from candidates delivered so emotionally one wonders if they are actually pleading for their lives.
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