ca1ic0cat said...

ca1ic0cat at 04:29 AM JST - 12th July

"the noodles black market"

I wonder if we can get Jackie Chan to star in it?

Then again, how do you sell all that flour? At a pawn shop?

Posted in 2 tons of flour stolen in Saitama at 04:29 AM JST - 12th July
ca1ic0cat at 04:26 AM JST - 12th July

that cloisionne globe I bought in Beijing says "Sea of Japan." So I guess that pretty much settles that part of it.

Posted in NY Times full-page ad claims disputed islets belong to S Korea, not Japan at 04:26 AM JST - 12th July
ca1ic0cat at 04:21 AM JST - 12th July

I've got a fair amount of sympathy for teachers. I've only had one real dud putting two kids through school. We slowly and tediously followed the "processes" with the principle and at the end of the year the teacher "retired."

Of course we're the type of parents that if you…

Posted in Harried teachers take out 'monster parent insurance' at 04:21 AM JST - 12th July
ca1ic0cat at 04:03 AM JST - 12th July

Contact lenses should be dispensed by perscription only. They aren't simply fashion accessories. The risk of eye infection or damage is real, especially if you haven't been trained in proper cleaning procedures. It's serious enough that when I went to China the doctor told me "leave your contacts in Ebina,…

Posted in Color contact lenses to be strictly controlled at 04:03 AM JST - 12th July
ca1ic0cat at 03:55 AM JST - 12th July

Krispy Kreme....funny, the one in Rochester, NY has gone out of business. I wonder how long the Cold Stone(s) will last?

Posted in Cold Stone's 'Coolly's' at 03:55 AM JST - 12th July
ca1ic0cat at 10:22 PM JST - 11th July

I will never understand the Japanese fascination with mango. But that's just me.

On the other hand I refuse to pay Cold Stone prices. This fad is too rich for my blood!

Posted in Cold Stone's 'Coolly's' at 10:22 PM JST - 11th July
ca1ic0cat at 10:19 PM JST - 11th July

interesting post Betzee, but there is still one question that nobody seems to ask, let alone answer. Even if Iran had nukes, what good would it do them? They know (as well as the dear little leader in NK knows) that using a nuke, even covertly shipping a nuke and…

Posted in Rice warns U.S. will do what's necessary to defend Israel; Iran answers with more missiles at 10:19 PM JST - 11th July
ca1ic0cat at 03:02 AM JST - 10th July

anything in the book about serving a cup of tea and conversation?

Posted in Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai at 03:02 AM JST - 10th July
ca1ic0cat at 01:36 AM JST - 9th July

interesting idea as you mostly need a/c when the sun is shining. Now I wish they would come up with a "plug in" version with about a 50 mile range for electric operation. That would be a winner.

Posted in Report: Toyota plans solar-powered air conditioning on next Prius gas-electric hybrid model at 01:36 AM JST - 9th July
ca1ic0cat at 01:31 AM JST - 9th July

guys, what ever else you do or don't do put on a decent and polished pair of shoes. Strange, but true...

Posted in What are the biggest mistakes single men or women make on their first date which usually torpedo any chance of a relationship? at 01:31 AM JST - 9th July