The "Invisible" Helmet???

Here's a new invention for all you bike riders.  Introducing the "invisible" helmet!

Huh?  Where's the helmet?  Well, the helmet is inside the collar.  Yup, now you can look stylish and still be protected.  When you do get into an accident, the helmet inflates and looks like this.

Now when it inflates, it doesn't look that stylish, but it sure will protect your head.  For more information, check out this site.

Mr. Cricher

Advanced kids class today had to 

think up a monster and tell the class about it. 

One kid came up with the horrifying "Mr. Cricher". 

A truly frightening abomination, 

Mr Cricher likes to lick old people, 

eat their ears and the punch them in the teeth! 

I think I'm going to have nightmares....

Some weird clothing

How many of you have seen people wear shirts that have absolutely no meaning or the wrong meaning?  I have walked through the streets of Japan and have seen people of all ages wearing some weird worded clothing.  And, I always wonder do you know what that means?  I hope none of you fall into this category.  Well here are some weird clothes from engrish.com:

 I hope that is not a man wearing this shirt....  It kind of looks like one.  Again, do you know the meaning of this shirt???

So you want a strong smelling boyfriend???  Really?  

OK.....  lots of "the" and yes exercise is a necessity but huh???

umm no.  I don't want to pass chewed meat back and forth with anyone. 

Women's Soccer Gold Medal Match

It is finally here!  Part 2 of the infamous final match since the Women's World Cup.   

                                                                * VS*

Good luck to both teams and may the best team win!  I'm sure most of you will be sleeping when this match begins, but I hope to be awake for it.  

Confusing ɥsıןƃuǝ

Can you read these sentences 100% correctly on your first try?

1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.

Don't you just hate English?  :p 

Parasol in my eye

In recent years it has become very common 

for women to use a parasol in summer. 

(Although an umbrella & a parasol are technically the same thing 

an umbrella is usually thought of as something 

to protect one from the rain, whereas a parasol is usually 

thought of as something to protect one from the sun.)

The thing is, the height at which most people 

carry them is around the same level as my eyes, 

(this is not so much of a problem when it is raining, 

as I am also carrying an umbrella which 

in turn, protects my face.)

So if you use a parasol on sunny days, please 

remember to think about taller people when you pass them, 

and if you are on a very crowded street, 

maybe think about not using your parasol 

until you reach a place with not so many people.

Which cuisine do travelers love the most?

There was a recent survey on what cuisine travelers love the most.  Which cuisine do you think is number 1?   Which cuisine is number 1 for you?  Here are the results:






1.  Italian 32%
2.  French 24%
3.  Japanese 18%
4.  Chinese 13%
5.  Spanish 11%
6.  United States 10%
7.  Mexican 8%
7.  Thai 8%
9.  Indian 5%
9.  Taiwanese 5%





Now, what do you think are the top 5 Japanese foods picked by Japanese locals?



1.  Sushi
2.  Tempura
3.  Ramen
4.  Japanese Soba
5.  Okonomiyaki

Maybe you don't agree with this, but this is probably why when you ask an American, "what is Japanese food?," most reply:  "sushi, tempura, teriyaki"



Now here are the top 5 American foods picked by Americans:

1.  Barbecue
2.  Burgers and fries
3.  Fried chicken
4.  Apple pie
5.  Buffalo wings