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There's Something About Water That Makes Us, Coincidentally, Reflective

Jon James — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:13 +0000

I had finished mowing, weed whacking, pool sweeping and cleaning up and decided to take a ride. I grabbed a bag of chips and a soda and drove to a nearby pit in the woods. I knew there was a pond there. I drove up to it and sat, looking out over the water…. I’m [...]

Dear State of Maine DOT…Thanks for the Warning but Could You Be a Bit More Vague? And Do it More Quickly?

Jon James — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:09:21 +0000

As I was driving to the China Dine-ah for trivia tonight, I got a call from out general sales manager, Julie Beaulieu. "Hey Jonny, did you see the sign by the fire station on route 32 (in South China)?" I had not. She continued, "the sign is warning about a oversize load that MAY be coming down the road on or about May 8th." She laughed, both amused and incredulous. She told me it deserved a story and, indeed, it does...

Chinese Basketball Association's Dunk Contest Even Worse Than You'd Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:50:46 +0000

If you think the NBA’s slam dunk contest has lost some of its luster, then you won’t know what to make of the disaster that is the Chinese Basketball Association’s version of this event. The CBA’s dunk contest, which took place this past weekend, was kind of like holding a dirty sock just out of [...]

'Central Perk' Replica Opens Up in Beijing

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:18:26 +0000

It's been almost a decade since NBC's hit sitcom 'Friends' left the air, but fans still can't seem to get enough of both the gang and famous coffee shop set alike. Apparently 'Friends' fans are attempting to fill whatever void the show left behind -- as is NBC, apparently. But one man in Beijing might have done it...

'Lost in Thailand' – The Tiny Film That's Taking Over China

Tom Blunt — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:30:57 +0000

The wacky comedy ‘Lost in Thailand’ was made for just $3 million, but it’s setting box office records in China. Watch the trailer!Does it look familiar? Folks on Reddit are commenting that it seems to be inspired by the success of last year’s American smash hit ‘The Hangover Part II.’ Similarities, notwithstanding, it’s always fascinating [...]

Chinese Airline Demands Odor Free Pilots, Sniffs Armpits at Job Interviews

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:00:38 +0000

A pilot should have good vision and fast reflexes, that much is a given. But Hainan Airlines has an additional requirement for its pilots, which is a bit harder to explain… China’s fourth largest airline demands that its pilots be odor free. They are so determined to keep their planes free of B.O. that their recruiters are required to [...]

Recycle? Ha! I'm a Bad Steward of the Earth so Go Ahead, Let Me Have It!

Jon James — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:48:53 +0000

This drives people who are really into recycling absolutely nuts. I’m not going to mention names here but you know who you are. And you know I am right about that. I throw batteries in the trash can and I do the same with ink cartridges. I’ve even tossed a C.F.L. or two into the [...]