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Monthly Archives: June 2005
Necrophilia, the Final Frontier
As regular readers will acknowledge, the Dowbrigade is no prude. In a related vein, it is difficult to gross us out. Nevertheless, it is possible, as we do have our standards. They may be low, but they’re down there … Continue reading
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Life in the Fast Lane
NEW YORK — When General Motors Corp. wanted to stop speculation this spring that it might eliminate its Pontiac and Buick brands, vice chairman Bob Lutz took his case directly to dealers and customers, who were up in arms. He … Continue reading
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BU Gets a New Boss
After a search that has lasted most of a decade, Boston University has finally settled on a new Commandant, er, President, to replace Aram Chobanian, current interim president and somniferous presence, who replaced the stillborn presidency of ex-NASA Czar, Daniel … Continue reading
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Baby, Let Me Drive Your Guitar
A new University of Southern California computer system lets a user "drive" a piece of music, using a wheel and foot controls. The Expression Synthesis Project (ESP) interface, devised by a team led by Elaine Chew of the USC Viterbi … Continue reading
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Comic of the Day
So it was the Jews who got rid of that rat-bastard anti-Semite Nixon, after all. The Dowbrigade congratulates the International Jewish Conspiracy to Rule the World, but wonders if it isn’t time to lighten up, let bygones be bygones, and … Continue reading
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California Man Ordered to Pay for Animal Sacrifices
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California man who injured three Hmong men in a fight must pay their medical bills including more than $6,000 for animals and herbal medicines used in traditional healing ceremonies, a court has ruled. Chad Wilson … Continue reading
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Rock School vs. School of Rock
The Boston Globe reviews a documentary called "Rock School"about the real-life "School of Rock" and the failed-musician-turned-teacher who was portrayed by Jack Black in the Hollywood version. We are tempted to actually break down and pay to see this movie … Continue reading
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Convergence of Catholicism and Capitalism
A doll in honour of the Pope has gone on sale in Germany. The 16-inch collectable version of 78-year-old Pope Benedict XVI costs 93 euros ($108). It has moveable arms and legs for emulating the Pope’s wave and even wears … Continue reading
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Peruvian Mermaid Maimed in Name of Normality
LIMA, Peru (AP) – Doctors successfully separated the fused legs of a Peruvian baby during a risky, nationally televised operation Wednesday, and said they hoped the vivacious, bright-eyed girl would be walking in two years. But they cautioned that 13-month-old … Continue reading
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Monkeybrain Lives Again
Once again, after a protracted break, the Dowbrigade is back in the classroom on a daily basis. For the next twelve weeks we will be working with a group of 16 foreign business students, representing nine different countries: Korea, Japan, … Continue reading
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