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  1. Undertow

    Negative Reactions?

    I honestly think in most situations the typical "outsider" sees suit and tie dress, or in women's cases dresses/skirts/blouses, as something typical to white collar business uniform alone. I believe it makes others uneasy because they may feel you have a, perhaps unfounded, sense of superiority...
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    Is anyone here a Journalist?

    Fortunately, I am a former. These days I won't touch the stuff. *yucky* Why do you ask?
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    Vintage Travesty: Beware or this could be your City:

    I apologize for the reference but this slideshow reminds me of the recent game Fallout 3. I've been playing that recently and finding myself troubled by the prospect of a United States in utter ruins. Looking at these pictures is haunting. I think the US has lived very many years as a strong...
  4. Undertow

    Scouting anyone?

    Troop 77 - I don't recall my rank, I was kicked out. My troop spent 95% of the time watching the older scouts playing Advanced Dungeons&Dragons while the younger ones, myself included, were forced to sit around the campsite and literally do nothing. Occassionally, we were graced with a hike...
  5. Undertow

    What are your favorite mystery or espionage novels?

    Sax Rohmer Fu Manchu series, as well as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes series.
  7. Undertow

    How much to pay a tailor

    Do you have any suits that already need tailoring? I'm not aware of any decent tailors in the Des Moines, IA area (and if there are some really good ones the speak English, someone PLEASE send me a pm). So when I purchased a suit, I ended up going to :o Men's Warehouse for alterations...
  8. Undertow

    Revolution? Hording? Madness?

    I hope this is within the lines of the OB and if it's not, smite it from existence! ;) My father recently received two lungs via transplant and is doing much better compared to his last few years of sickness and torment. As a result, him and I have decided to catch up on things we never...
  9. Undertow

    Daylight Savings Time - THIS WEEKEND!

    And when, does anyone suppose, we'll just stick to one time never to change again? :rolleyes:
  10. Undertow

    10 Most Stylish Men In America

    I would like to direct your attention to the interview posted in another thread for reference and to explain thoughts on "fashion" as a costume rather than habit. HERE --> Bruce Almighty I'll never understand fashion; or maybe I will.:rolleyes:
  11. Undertow

    Sometimes schadenfreude is hilarious

    :eusa_clap You and I share this boat with so many others, sir!
  13. Undertow

    Good Chinese Restaurants on the Wane?

    And now that causes me to beg the question (and not directly at you papaya ;) ): If Chinese or Chinese-American cooks are making this stuff, this sweet and sour heavily-sauced stuff, does that make it Chinese food? What makes a food "authentic"? Is it because the food is prepared by a...
  14. Undertow

    A SUPERB interview

    This was the exact quote I was going to post until I saw yours. Haha, cheers! :eusa_clap Interesting article, thanks for the link!
  15. Undertow

    Good Chinese Restaurants on the Wane?

    Oh my...weren't those the days... Reed's used to serve some of the best ice cream of my childhood and, although still standing, has become more of a "hipster yuppie" location more interested in expensive coffee and cheap Australian wine. Ice cream? Not if they can help it. Oh well...
  16. Undertow

    1930s Cookbook Recipe Portion Sizes were Smaller

    Well...anyone up for the Gut Buster Challenge at Ryan's Steakhouse? :essen:
  17. Undertow

    Vintage Desecration - Things Altered/Repurposed, and a Vintage Treasure Lost Forever.

    I certainly hate to see perfectly good items unnecessarily ruined but I have to say it's completely fair. Unforunately, just because we happen to place great value on these items doesn't grant them immunity from all others' discerning tastes. Granted, our particular crowd places high value...
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    Good Chinese Restaurants on the Wane?

    I must throw my two cents in here (albeit late). When I entered the world of "Chinese" food it was at a place called The Rice Bowl in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, run by a Chinese family that has owned the eatery since the mid-40's (or so my grandmother claims). The place is a "dive" by...
  20. Undertow

    1930s Cookbook Recipe Portion Sizes were Smaller

    I would venture to say this is a result of excessive style, rather than excessive consumption (and perhaps even a matter of locatlity). I realize that Target is not Younkers, but Target still serves those of discerning tastes and, therefore, caters to certain preconceived "styles". If you...
  21. Undertow

    Made in the USA

    I chuckle at this, too. I hate to laugh at the sincere attempts of others, but when "buying American", one is also subject to the age old concept "caveat emptor" due to American marketing guile. I would argue, Edward, that this concept is quite typical across the world, but relegated to more...
  22. Undertow

    Made in the USA

    I like the point you make here. Here's a taste of what I was referring to, coming from the SanFran Chronicle: Buy American I couldn't find the BBC or Guardian articles I had in mind that directly stated "protectionist" and "isolationist" policies like Buy American were a bad idea. Here...
  23. Undertow

    1930s Cookbook Recipe Portion Sizes were Smaller

    Oh my, I apologize. This was posted on The Consumerist yesterday. I was able to review some of the content (that wasn't filtered by my employer) and everything checked out. I wonder if their server was flooded and shut down? [huh] Sorry about that! If the link doesn't work for you, I can...

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