Was it a surprise to anybody the world did not end on December the 21st? I think the Mayans got the short end of the stick on this one. As far as I can tell after reading several articles, the Mayans never said the world would end on December 21, 2012. The doomsday message came […]
Category Archives: China
Also known as Mitten crabs are considered a local delicacy especially in Shanghai and surrounding areas. I never heard about them in the US, but my research indicates that they have been introduced into the US and into Europe and are considered a potential threat to the native species in those areas. Hairy crabs (they […]
It was bound to happen sooner or later; my glasses finally broke. Having dinner with friends on a beautiful Saturday evening decided to remove my glasses and the right arm just broke (no advance notice at all). The style does not have a pivot screw, it is a funky spring design that was very comfortable […]