Daily Archives: February 29, 2004

Sanskrit Boy on the “Passion”

Ryan Overbey has a great review of the “Passion” movie. We are trying to read a variety of reviews, because this is one movie the Dowbrigade will never see.  Not for religious reasons – but we get faint at the … Continue reading

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Is RSS Jumping the Shark?

RSS is increasingly going mainstream. Any day we expect to see WalMart start a steam with its latest markdowns and sales prices. Today a long, informative article appeared on the Yahoo – Technology site.  Some exerpts: The technology behind them … Continue reading

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Doncha Hate It When That Happens

The graphic below was forwarded to the Dowbrigade by the estimable Norma Yvonne. What is she trying to tell us? Our obtuseness in regards to the fairer sex is legendary, but we know there’s a message in there somewhere…

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Thai Bars Hit With Cinderella Law

Thailand’s entertainment industry is prepared for a blow as a new law comes into effect to enforce midnight closing on bars and clubs. The only exceptions will be a few zones in the capital, Bangkok, and some resorts, where bars … Continue reading

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Stalin’s Revenge

An explosion in numbers of a species of giant crab is causing concern amongst environmentalists. Millions of Kamchatka or Red King Crabs have already spread around 400 miles south from northern Norway. The monster crustaceans, which were introduced to Europe … Continue reading

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