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How Belgium conquered the world.

From the age of seven, I spent about ten years in Belgium, culminating in grad school in Leuven—home of Stella Artois—and a stint working in Brussels, the capital city. Belgium is a small country about the size of Maryland, with … Continue reading

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Subliminal Sophistication and Sexiness

As I set sights on the cigarettes placed strategically next to the cash register, I stole a glance sideways. Guilt created anxiety but aspirations to an artistic identity provided resolve. The overt tobacco advertising still allowed on billboards at the … Continue reading

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