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Want a piece of Obama? Well, you're not alone. From big names like Ikea to smaller ones such as Honest Tea, so many brands have been jumping on the Barack bandwagon, all in the spirit of his inauguration.

Ikea went all out by re-creating the Oval Office using only Ikea products in Washington's Union station. They also let you have a go at decorating your own Oval Office on their site.

Like reading books, watching movies allows you to travel to foreign lands while staying in place. I'm not talking about films with various shots taken in different locations—if that were the case, I would have included Quantum of Solace on the list—but those where the place and society actually take centerstage. Before you move on to hit movies of 2009, take a second look at last year's cream of the crop releases that told poignant stories while showcasing its location.

Japanese food has been invading Manila. We now have Pepper Lunch in Power Plant and Shangri-La Mall as well as Royce, also in Rockwell. Japan has a way with food and can even improve on dishes not originally from their country. So if you're craving for more delish food from Japan, here are some worth giving a try: