Daily Archives: March 2, 2004

Moment of Truth in Haiti

Supporters greet rebel leader Louis-Jodel Chamblain upon his arrival in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, March 1, 2004. Chamblain, a convicted killer and accused death squad leader, says he has no plans of fading into the shadows. (AP Photo/Pablo Aneli) One of … Continue reading

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Childish Humor at the President’s Expense

Dishonest Dubya by Kai Curry

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Americans Carrying Extra Weight

Ever wonder how clothing manufacturers agreed on what was a size 8? Turns out it was a resuult of a massive study of the American anatomy back in 1941.  Now TC2, a North Carolina company in, has used light-pulsing, 3-D … Continue reading

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A Lesson in Evolution

A teenager jumped out of a second floor window during a science lesson at a Miami school after making a bet with his teacher. Police say the 17-year-old pupil at Miami Beach High bet $20 that he could make the … Continue reading

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BU – Fraud or Incompetence?

The Saga of the poor little rich University that couldn’t, continues.  Now, Alex Beam reports in today’s Globe that the Boston University School of Law (disclaimer – The Dowbrigade has taught there the past three summers and hopes to do … Continue reading

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