Daily Archives: March 22, 2004

Dutch Treat

It’s been too long since the Dowbrigade has visited Holland, one of the most beautiful and enlightened countries on the planet. This picture appeared today on Adam Curry’s Weblog, and it all came back to me like a dream of … Continue reading

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Buy High, Sell Low

This may explain why the Dowbrigade sold his 19-year-old son down the river for a song after Game 7 of the ALCS last October. PITTSBURGH – Seemingly incidental emotions can influence the prices at which individuals buy and sell goods, … Continue reading

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Haute Couture or Hoax Du Jour

The accompanying photos were forwarded by an ESL teacher in Japan. He reports that the latest fashion craze among young Japanese women are these print skirts, which appear to be see-through but actually are designs printed on the fabric. While … Continue reading

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