Monthly Archives: September 2008

Bad Hair Day for MTV

September 8, 2008 – 12:10 pm

John McCain has been quoted as saying, “The music my kids listen to is crap.” I have to agree with him, but MTV has a yearly schedule that includes the MTV music awards. Last night was meant to a showcase for the comeback of Britney Spears, however the born-again blonde was upstaged by Russell Brand, […]

By Peter | Posted in Movies / TV | Comments (0)

Art is a nice name for man

September 8, 2008 – 12:07 pm

Last week was the last week for the Tom Sachs exhibition in the public space of the Lever Building on Park Avenue. For some reason I think I met him back in the 80s through my agent. I could be mistaken. I often am. I walked over to Park Avenue on a muggy day to […]

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Copyright Pirates Ahoy

September 8, 2008 – 12:06 pm

Thailand is a major entrepot for counterfeit luxury goods. They are mostly manufactured in China and shipped to Bangkok for distribution to tourists areas around the country. The quality of these goods vary from top-of-the-line to horrible and the DSI police in Bangkok are struggling to fight this trade to protect the names of Gucci, […]

By Peter | Posted in Thailand | Comments (0)

Samak’s Ploy

September 7, 2008 – 1:18 pm

There is no better time to stage a coup than during the absence of a leader. Thailand’s PM Thaksin was deposed during a visit to the UN two years ago. Countless other presidents, kings, and prime ministers have suffered the same fate while absent from their countries. Having your effigy hung from a street post […]

By Peter | Posted in Thailand | Comments (0)

Hurriance Ike

September 7, 2008 – 1:13 pm

Ike and Tina Turner had a tumultuous relationship through their marriage and career. Ike was a bastard according to Tina and TS Storm Ike has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane in his honor of his macho behavior.”Sure, I’ve slapped Tina… There have been times when I punched her to the ground without thinking. But […]

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