Category Archives: culture

Lost No More

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mero

I’m sad to see that Borders is shutting its doors for good. When they first announced their bankruptcy in February, I had some thoughts about it, so I thought I’d relink that post. Borders lost out on my business a … Continue reading →

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Getting Flixed

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mero

There is a lot of consternation on the internet over the past week or two about the Netflix decision to raise their rates for both DVD-by-mail and streaming. Scores of people are saying that they’re cancelling their service, how could … Continue reading →

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Tattoo You?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by mero

I’ll be honest. I don’t get the current cultural fascination with covering oneself in tattoos. When I’d this seriously become a mainstream thing? Is it even mainstream or are hipsters still holding onto it as some sort of ironic thing? … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Big Man

Posted on June 19, 2011 by mero

I was sad to hear that legendary E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons passed away last night. His sax was such a huge part of that E Street sound and will never be quite replicated. Rest in peace, Big Man. … Continue reading →

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Knock ‘Em Out

Posted on March 26, 2011 by mero

This is, in my opinion, one of the greatest live hip-hop performances ever recorded. It’s a shame that MTV never released this one on an actual CD or DVD or something. Technorati Tags: ll cool j, mtv unplugged, music

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