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Day: June 24, 2005

Get Malled

Posted on June 24, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Get Malled
Miscellaneous

The “Malling of America” is a catchphrase used by several authors in recent history, including Andy Serwer of Fortune, Barbara Berenstein of PBS, and William Severini Kowinski.  Most of these works (many now nearly a decade old) cite the decline of Main Street USA in favor of malls.  In an a reversal, at least in … Read More “Get Malled” »

Batman Begins

Posted on June 24, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Batman Begins
Entertainment

“Oh God, not another one.”  That was my first thought when I heard about Batman Begins.  My second thought was “What a goofy looking Batmobile”, as if the previous versions with huge bat wing fins were perfectly reasonable.  These impressions were, of course, before I went to see the movie.  Since it was so hot … Read More “Batman Begins” »

Haus Edelweiss

Posted on June 24, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Haus Edelweiss
Restaurants

NOTE: This restaurant had been closed, but has recently re-opened. This has long been one of my favorite places in Greenville.  I remember many years ago talking with a snooty German exchange student about German cuisine.  I mentioned Haus Edelweiss, and she derided both the name and the possibilty that authentic German food could be … Read More “Haus Edelweiss” »

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