Cross-Cultural Conversational Convergence

Posted by JoeAm on April 17, 2013 · 6 Comments 

I’ve long been interested in the process whereby people communicate. Indeed, that was a part of my college education in journalism. We studied matters like non-verbal communication and how to craft arguments to win a debate. Much of the particulars of the course work has evaporated from the synaptic cobwebs of my mind, but a … Continue reading →

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"I Flee and Moan, Therefore I am . . ."

Posted by JoeAm on April 13, 2013 · 30 Comments 

Like Nixon, not Woodward A short blog of no real consequence, a rebound as it were. Blogger: (noun) one who flees to his personal writing space and moans to the best of his ability. Moan: (verb) to point out the flaws in others. Information is where you find it. FOI is a legal initiative to drag information reluctantly … Continue reading →

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OFWs and Aliens: A Nation Unto Themselves

Posted by JoeAm on March 25, 2013 · 14 Comments 

It is amusing sometimes, the chain of thoughts that generates a blog. This one started because I was trying to write a different one.   I was going to resolve the “Top 12 Filipino Entertainers” list by ranking those entertainers who I think have carved out a special place of distinction in the Philippines. So … Continue reading →

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Chaos, Hallucinations, Order, Suicide

Posted by JoeAm on March 23, 2013 · 21 Comments 

This study of East/West cross-cultural differences leads me to believe that we all live in an artificial reality that is the construct of our upbringing and our limited capacity to think. We walk a hallucination most days. So if this blog seems a little far out, just sit back and enjoy the ride. We are … Continue reading →

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The Arrogance of the Righteous

Posted by JoeAm on March 22, 2013 · 16 Comments 

Righteous Brothers My thanks to “J” at The Nutbox for couching the Sabah conflict a while back in terms that make impeccable sense. That discussion inspired this article. Perhaps I will say much the same thing, in far less eloquent words. My views herein are shaded by the knowledge that the Righteous Brothers, a popular singing … Continue reading →

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