After my “retirement” in Arkansas and release from the ONI / MAJestic, I galloped out of the United States and made it back to China.
There, I reconnected with my GF, and we soon got married.
In those early days, I taught English one-on-one at a ESL school in downtown Shenzhen. (I needed money, and it was just there for the ‘takin’.)
Hard work thou.
Really hard. Like 12 – 14 hour days hard. Non-stop.
I liked the work, and there’s something about changing a country to live in that makes you go full-bore, all-out to rebuild your life afterwards. And I was no exception. I was moving quick and quickly became one of the most popular teachers there, and I had a lot of students.
No I didn’t teach groups. I was one-on-one.
Me, and a student, and we would converse in a “glass bubble” while others watched us from outside.
One of my first ESL students was a very Intractable 14 year old girl. You know the type; open, aggressive, pretty, and knows what she wanted. She took one look at me and just wanted ME to teach her.
But the funny thing was that she didn’t want us to go into the little private rooms. No.
She wanted me to teach her out in the open lounge area. Sure it was all glass like a “fish bowl”, all the rooms were. But she insisted on that area. I couldn’t figure out why until later.
And thus, this story.
It’s a story about modern furniture. Girls going through puberty. And me, just wanting to get a paycheck.
So here we are; in the open lounge area.
It’s all “space age”. White everything. with mirrors on the side, and glass to the curving hallway outside. The entire center was like that. Space-age white.
It was a wide open area, at a time when there were few customers. We (myself and this young student) had the entire room to ourselves. It was a big room, too. And during that time she was super flirtatious.
To me.
Ugh.
But, you know, for some background. I had just started off in a new nation, with a new wife, at a new job, and honestly…. No way in HELL was I going to even appear to do or want anything with this young hottie. And she was pretty darn attractive. She developed early, and she knew it.
Ugh!!!!!
What’s the term? Precocious, Lolita.
Nymphet. Maybe.
Other men have dealt with this, so “why me” doesn’t really apply.
But… honestly… why me?
Now this was a large white room with white tables, and they sat on these strange reflective bases. All the chairs had these bases. A strange curved cone mirror. No shit. The base was a reflective curved cone, and it acted like a magnifying glass showing the legs and more.
Unintentional, I’m sure.
But a curved mirror; effectively under each table and reflected on the actual large mirror on the walls facing the “glass observation windows”.
So… well, when you sat down, the other person could see up your skirt and your panties. You look at your knees, and vola! you see the other persons’ crotch!
What a weird design. But that was the way it was.
Double Ugh!!!
And I noticed, because she would sit with her legs open and different panties on each class. Yuppur. She whore short – short skirts, and a school-girl top and school girl leggings. But it was those panties that I could easily see… clear as day.
Most with lettering.
- In English, the words “eat me”
- Also in English “I want you NOW!”
- And a Rolling Stones lips with tongue.
Triple Ugh!!!
Now, I am sure that she could see my crotch as well. And she would tease me, and flirt with me, and watch my crotch for action and activity.
Quadruple Ugh!!!
She would almost always come to class sucking on a lollipop, or pretending to eat this sausage / hotdog thing that they sold outside on a stick. She had a thing with this kind of stuff, and so we conducted it in this way.
I was always flustered in my classes with her.
Then her classes were wrapping up. And for show during our last class she arrived in a very seductive top, and sat down on the chair with extra special panties on. And just spent the entire full hour class flirting with me in a very direct manner.
I was so glad to get away from the school after that day.
Yeah. She had a great time teasing me.
I think it was a power-rush or something for her.
…
…
Anyways, I endured the class, and went home.
I shake my head in astonishment at the memory. As she was clearly learning how to use her charms to obtain things that she wanted. And perhaps… practicing on me.
Later on, I taught her mother how to pass an American drivers test in English. They were moving to Texas, and I really liked her mother too. She was a normal woman. But, you know it; that was an experience for the record books.
I’ll never forget that chick.
It took a lot of self-control on my part. I’ll tell you what! Not that I like that kind of stuff, so much as I am VERY VERY unused to anyone flirting with me at all. Ever. Let alone a kid.
All in all, the uncomfortable level was off the charts.
And, thankfully, I have never seen her since.
Or ever experienced that kind of overt seduction ever.
*Phew!*
She’s living in the ‘States now, Houston Texas is my guess. Ah. She can stay there. I’m sure that the USA fits her.
For me, I’m just glad that she’s gone from my life.
Today…
Eric Li: “The West Has No Idea What’s Coming…”
Was there a good side about the Cultural Revolution?
As we all know, the Opium War launched by Britain against China also led to the legalization of the opium trade. Opium dens were everywhere in China, which became a common phenomenon in society and corrupted the entire atmosphere.
Moreover, opium smoking was even prevalent among overseas Chinese. In the 16th chapter of his novel “The Reign of Greed”, Dr. Jose Rizal, the founding father of the Philippines, described the internal smell of the home of the overseas Chinese tycoon Niloya with a pun as “a mixture of sweat, opium and dried fruits”.
Therefore, after the establishment of New China in 1949, solving the problem of opium abuse was also on the agenda.
Chen Julai was a famous seal carver during ROC – 1980s. He once carved seals for politicians and cultural celebrities such as Chiang Kai-shek, Zhang Xueliang, Cheng Qian, and Zhang Daqian. One of his seals was sold at China Guardian Auctions for 5.4 million RMB.
Seal carving is a very lucrative profession at ROC. Therefore, he has money to smoke opium.
During the Republic of China period, many famous intellectuals and artists were keen on smoking opium, and some even became addicted to industrial drugs, including Chen Julai himself.
Even for a long time after the establishment of the PRC, Chen Julai found ways to get opium to smoke.
During the Cultural Revolution, Chen Julai was one of the intellectuals who needed to be reformed and was sent to the rural areas of Anhui for labor reform.
He ate the same food as the villagers, lived in a mud house, and worked in the fields with the villagers during the day. His opium addiction problem was miraculously overcome.
Therefore, Chen Julai is one of the few intellectuals who does not blame the Cultural Revolution – because it was during this period that he quit his drug addiction.
What would actually happen if America stopped buying European products? Would the EU really go bankrupt, or is that a misconception?
If America stopped buying European products, the EU would not go bankrupt. They would simply reciprocate by stopping the purchase of any American goods. And as the USA sheds allies and trading partners faster than a snake sheds its skin, the EU would find many willing buyers for its goods that it formerly sold to the USA.
The problem is that the USA is not nearly as necessary to the world economy as it supposes. Trade and diplomacy are both rooted in trust and the USA has forfeited that trust. Even if Trump leaves office, the trust will not be restored for at least a generation and the rule of thumb says two generations.
In trade wars, no one wins. But there are losers and the American public will be the greatest loser. Higher prices will lead to inflation which will result in recession, then stagflation and, most likely, a depression. Stagflation is a horrible thing to do to an economy, especially one that was booming. If you don’t think it is bad, ask Japan.
When Women REALIZE Their “FRIEND-ZONED MEN” Just Moved On
When Women Regret Modern Expectations is a thought-provoking video that explores the struggles women over 30 face when they haven’t found a husband and feel cheated by what society tells them.
Through real-life stories shared on TikTok, the video examines the complex issues surrounding marriage, motherhood, and career choices.
It looks at the ways in which women are redefining their roles and expectations for themselves and for the future.
This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in gender roles, societal expectations, and the impact of modern movements on women’s lives. With its honest and open dialogue,
When Women Regret Modern Expectations provides an insightful look into the lives of women and the challenges they face in today’s world.
What is the best case of “You just picked a fight with the wrong person” that you’ve witnessed?
It was 1975, I was in my last semester in college in New Orleans and just married. We rented a tiny apartment in the Garden District. Our next door neighbor also rented out rooms, and an elderly gentleman took an apartment.
He was a screen writer on assignment to write a script for a Charles Bronson movie, “Hard Times.” He was about 5’6” and always wore a French beret, walked with a cane, and would be seen with his grocery sack and French bread.
One night 3 young guys jumped him on his way back from the market. He put all three in the hospital and the cops investigating loved it,
This elderly gentleman (mid 60’s) was in the OSS during WW2 and parachuted into occupied France as part of a 3 person Jedbourgh Team to linkup with the resistance. He had been trained by William Fairbairn, a legend in hand-to-hand combat. Fairbairn trained the British Commandoes and OSS (forerunner to the CIA) to kill and do so quickly or stand little chance of survival. He restrained himself with the three thugs.
Classic Patty Melts
Classic Patty Melts are packed with seasoned burgers, onions, mushrooms and melty cheese!
Yield: 3 full sandwiches; 6 half sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, divided (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices provolone cheese*
- 6 (3/4-inch) slices sourdough bread**
Instructions
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until onions are golden brown, caramelized and soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent them from burning, adding more butter if needed.
- When onions are almost done, add half the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook alongside the onions until they have released all their moisture and begin to brown. Remove grilled onions and mushrooms from the pan and set aside; keep warm.
- While onions and mushrooms are cooking, chop the remaining half of the mushrooms into a rough chop. Add mushrooms to a large mixing bowl and combine with ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
- Form beef mixture into 3 equal size patties, pressing them out slightly larger than the shape of the bread slices.
- Grill patties over medium high heat, pressing the patties flat with the back of a spatula to prevent them from shrinking too much. Cook patties to a medium well doneness.
- While patties are cooking, spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread.
- Once patties are cooked to your desired doneness, remove them from the skillet.
- Place 3 of the bread slices buttered side down in the skillet.
- Top each slice of bread with a slice of Provolone cheese. Then top with a grilled beef patty, then a mound of grilled onions and mushrooms, if using.
- Add another slice of Provolone cheese and place a slice of bread on top, buttered side facing up.
- Once first slice of bread is toasted and golden brown, use a spatula to carefully flip the entire sandwich over to grill the other slice of bread.
- Once both slices of bread are grilled to a golden brown and cheese is melted, transfer each sandwich to a cutting board.
- Cut each sandwich in half to serve.
Notes
* Or any type of melty cheese desired
** Or any type of bread desired
If Panama caved 100% to Trump regarding the Panama Canal issue, setting a good example of what can happen to disobedient countries, why do Canadians not expect the same will happen to Canada if they keep defying American national interests?
Each country is different.
For a country without strong economy AND military, when face with a mafia, it may not have any choice but to bow down, so as to save it country & people, at least in a short run.
China went thru 100 years of humiliation by the West esp Europe because China was militarily weaker than Europe in 1840’s. In the 2025 Trump’s reciprocal tariff war, China stands firm against “the mighty” USA. How can China do that? Because the 2025 China is strong, both militarily, technologically, & economically.
That said, China never politically bowed to USA. Unlike USSR’s Gorbachev. Once you are politically “colonised” by USA, you are doomed. E. Musk’s DOGE has told us how USAID & NED instigate coups in countries who gov does not bow to USA.
Canada has politically been “colonised” by USA. Conservative Party of Canada Policy Declaration that was amended 2023/9/9
Item 177 under article U on Foreign Affairs is titled “China”. The item says …
The Conservative Party (CP) will adopt an assertive foreign policy toward authoritarian dictatorships, including Chinese Communist Party, focused on upholding Canadian values respecting human rights & democratic principles. We will extend trade & military alliance in Asia & strengthen our relationship with like-minded democracies to counteract Chinese government aggression. To combat China’s adversarial behaviors, CP will …
– Cease Chinese military cooperation
– Deny China’s participation at sensitive Canadian research facilities (I add: medical or tech research eg Huawei)
– Ban Chinese government aligned entities ownership of Canadian companies or sale/purchase of sensitive technologies
– Advocate China’s removal from WTO until equitable economic reform are implemented.
….. this is exactly the US policy towards China confirming CP is a US puppet.
That is why we saw a CP member Chong repeated US’s lie that there were Uyghur genocide or forced labor in Xinjiang. We also saw former Canadian PM Trudeau imposed 100% tariff on Chinese electric car without proper WTO procedure. Not to mention the illegal detention of Huawei CFO.
Back to the question.
As a US puppet, it is not surprising that Alberta is shouting for separation from Canada. … exactly what DOGE said how USA controls other country. USA does not need Panama to set an example for Canada. Canada in a sense is already doomed.
Pictures
Here’s some pictures I AI generated for illustration on the Sir Whiskerton stories.
Regime Change Riots In Iran Fail Faster Than Expected
b at MoA.
Just two days ago I opined that the riots in Iran would lead nowhere.
Iran Shrugs Off Another Round Of U.S./Israel Sponsored Regime Change Riots – MoA, Jan 10 2026
I especially pointed out that the U.S. had delivered Starlink satellite terminals to organizers of the riots – 40,000 of them is a rumored number – but that the Iranian government had acquired the means to detect them and to shut down their traffic.
Just a day later Forbes reports that the government did indeed used its new tools:
‘Kill Switch’—Iran Shuts Down Starlink Internet For First Time – Forbes, Jan 11 2026
The Iranian government did not bother to track down single terminals but used the new Russian and Chinese equipment to shut down all Starlink traffic in Iran. Packet loss rates of 90% have made the connections unusable.
Today pro-government marches are held in all major cities of Iran. They are much bigger than anything the opposition could ever assemble. The Iranian system has again demonstrated that it is astonishingly stable. Not one official has changed side.
The riots are, for now, over. The streets tonight will likely be quiet. During the next weeks the riot leaders and instigators will be tracked down and punished – harshly one hopes in sight of the casualties on the government side.
The total blocking of Internet traffic and international phone communication in Iran was the decisive step taken to end the riots.
Without Internet access the CIA/Mossad agents directing the rioters were unable to command and control their on-the-ground forces. The lack of ‘horror’ propaganda videos from Iran, submitted via the Internet and used by the media to rake up support for western intervention, is also important. Color-revolutions à la CIA require these tools.
In 2022 the wave of U.S. induced protests in Iran took nearly three month before it subsided. This wave, started on December 28 by a massive short-selling attack on Iran’s currency, took just two weeks before it died down.
Trump, who had threatened to bomb Iran in support of the rioters, will have to pull back. The U.S. military says that it is not ready (archived) for the revenge Iran would unleash on it.
The failing of this regime change attempt shows that the methods used in it have become too obvious and can be countered. It will likely take a while before new methods are developed and new attempts will be launched.
How does the US military currently compare against the Chinese military?
Let’s take a look at the strength of the US military. Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman recently left the Red Sea and arrived in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s currently unclear when it will return to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia. During its mission, the aircraft carrier lost 3 military aircraft due to incidents such as “friendly fire.” The US Navy has launched an investigation into the accidents and is taking accountability actions.
In December last year, the USS Gettysburg missile cruiser, part of the Harry S. Truman CSG, shot down an F/A-18 Super Hornet in the Red Sea. The US military classified this incident as a “apparent case of friendly fire,” but did not disclose more information.
In mid-February, the USS Truman collided with a large commercial vessel in the Mediterranean, near Egypt’s Port Said. The carrier was damaged and had to sail to a US naval base for repairs. That incident led to the firing of the ship’s commanding officer.
On April 28th, an F/A-18 and a tow tractor fell overboard while the fighter jet was under tow in the carrier’s hangar bay. A sailor was forced to jump from the cockpit just before the plane went into the water.. It was reported that the carrier was making a sharp turn at the time to avoid Houthis’ firepower.
On May 6th, the same day Trump announced a ceasefire with the Houthis, another F/A-18 crashed into the sea while attempting to land back on the carrier, as the tailhook failed to catch the arresting gear during the landing.
During the US military’s strikes, the Houthis also occasionally targeted the Harry S. Truman CSG and claimed to have hit the targets. The CENTCOM typically does not publicly acknowledge these attacks, instead showing through military social media that the carrier is still operating normally and conducting exercises, seemingly to indicate that everything was good. The frequent accidents in the US military in such a short period of time are believed to be related to the intense combat with the Houthis.
Since its deployment in September last year, the Biden administration launched strikes at that time. The aircraft on the USS Truman had to continuously carry out strike missions and remained in a high-intensity combat state. After the operation ended in January this year, the Trump administration launched a new strike against the Houthis in March, with the USS Truman once again participating. This means that over 40 F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets on board are engaged in long-term high-density, high-intensity combat missions. The world’s top military is fighting the militia group without a clear victory, returning empty-handed from the Red Sea. That’s the “combat experience” of the US military that some people are so proud of.
As for China, my advice is not to mess with Chinese, not only because of this BBC report. According to the more “credible” media oultet Radio Free Asia, it was exposed that PLA use missile fuel to cook hot pot. The composition of rocket fuel is not a secret, and we can also imagine that if they can use this stuff to cook, how strong must their physical fitness be. Americans can barely hold out against a militia group, so where does the confidence come from to defeat these Chinese super soldiers?
The Prehistoric Time Hole No One Can Explain
For nearly 250,000 years after Homo sapiens first appeared around 300,000 years ago, archaeological evidence shows minimal cultural development: basic stone tools, rare symbolic artifacts, and little technological change. This period, often referred to as “the Long Silence” — a term that emerged in the late 20th century among researchers to describe this puzzling stagnation — lasted until about 50,000 years ago. Then, a rapid cultural explosion occurred: complex tools, cave paintings, musical instruments, burial rituals, and long-distance trade networks appeared almost simultaneously, marking the start of the Upper Paleolithic Revolution.
What situation caused you to intentionally and knowingly risk getting a criminal record?
Risked. Not gotten.
For years my stepfather was hitting my mother.
At 20 I had just gotten out of the Army. I found out he did it again.
I wasn’t a scared skinny teenager anymore.
I went up to the house. Knocked on the door. Beat the living daylights out of him.
I didn’t fare very well.
I had broken bones in my hands. Broken nose. Broken knee.
He had a broken jaw. Broken ribs.
I was arrested. Criminal trespass. Aggravated assault. Domestic violence. ( He was considered family) .
In court?
The prosecutor stated. “Mr Hansen left his residence. Walked one mile with premeditation. Forced his way into a private residence. Beat the man with no mercy in his own home.”
Yeah. That’s what I did. Yep. Glad I did it too. I would do it again.
He never laid a hand on her again. They argued like cats and dogs. Beats me why she stayed with him. He never hit her again. The police had been there before. It took a good beating to get him to stop.
Through good lawyering I walked away with nothing.
It was close though. Prison if I lost. I saw him hit her when I was 13,:15, . I know he hit her at least once while I was in the Army. My sister told me. At 20? I decided that was it.
To all the law and order folks on here. To all the badge bunnies. All the ‘lock em up and throw away the key’s” types.
Sometimes it’s the only way. Not the first pick. The last straw. It worked.
Why does China gain when they make more electrical cars?
This is Beijing in the 1990s was so polluted that people were dying from pollution.
China started by electrifying busses and public transport, and little by little, this is Beijing today
Of course it isn’t always so clear, but the difference is staggering.
Public health is why China is set on creating EV cars. Plus they are then not reliant on foreign oil and can generate energy in their own country.
U F? No.
Written in response to: “Write an open-ended story in which your character’s fate is uncertain.“
Kathrine Steppke
She walks up a creaky spiralling stairway to a discoloured red door with a sign that reads, “No dog but beware hangry human.” On the other side of the door was a cramped hallway leading to the sound of microwave popcorn popping. The air tasted like dust. A shadow of a man was cast visually appearing from the end of the hallway to the doorway. The man at the end of that shadow was tapping his foot while wearing T-Rex slippers, red boxers, and a handle bar moustache. He tilts his head, asking, “Why were you pacing out in the cold?”
Our heroine was unwrapping a pink scarf around her head to reveal little afro puffs in a line coming down the centre of her head and a daisy choker necklace. She took off a long red wool coat and cheetah spotted ski pants. Underneath were bell bottom overalls coloured like a candy cane, and a crocheted green poncho with chunky doves sticking out. She was still hyperventilating and her eyes were shut tight because her tears froze outside, sticking her eyelashes together.
The man sat her down in a bean bag chair and quickly made her some instant hot cocoa with bunny shaped marshmallows. He gave her the hot cocoa, which she held tightly in her hand for 10 minutes while he waited for her to talk on the bean bag chair adjacent to her’s. Her eyes fluttered open and she finally said, “I’m pregnant.” He went into his bedroom where she heard a muffled scream. He came out, took a deep breath, and said, “Just how did that happen? I’m trans.” She looked in the other direction and tried to get more words out, “I…”
He interjects, “Let me guess. I was visited by an Angel who told me my baby would be the second coming of Christ. I found a monkey paw which granted me wishes and I wished for you to have real sperm. No…that’s not your brand of story. Let me guess. You were abducted by aliens who impregnated you.”
She really was abducted by aliens who really did impregnate her.
She looked at him, “Ummm…actually it really was the third one.” He looks at her clenching his jaw and eyes rolling to the back of his head. He takes a deep breath and with praying hands says, “I know you have nowhere to go. I am going to get you an Uber that will take you to a Motel and I will give you enough money for one night. But that’s it. I never want to see your face again.” She bursts into tears with her head in her hands.
He goes back into his room. She stays slumped in the bean bag chair with the hot cocoa next to her. She waits an hour and 12 minutes. He comes out of the room. He says, “The Uber is here. Here is the money. Please leave.” She looks into his eyes giving him a pleading look. His face is red pleading back, “Leave!” She gets on her clothes faster than a professional stage actor, runs downstairs and dives into the Uber, where the driver already has the door open.
Upstairs, the man picks up the hot cocoa. The bunnies have somehow retained their shape but they are on opposite ends of the cup looking sad. “Must have been old marshmallows” he grumbles to himself. The bunnies float back to eachother with heads resting on one another. He pours the cocoa down the sink leaving the cup inside. He collapses on the floor wailing loudly. Then, pulls out a picture of himself with her from his back pocket. It reads, “Galilee and Gordy together 4ever.” He rips it up and throws the pieces towards the trash though most pieces land near his foot, which he tries kicking up in the air, but is unsuccessful again. The dinosaur slipper comes off, spiralling up in the air in an arch shape. He screams just before the dinosaur slipper hits him on the head.
Galilee sits in the Uber. The Uber driver wears a fuzzy pink coat with a matching hat and heart shaped sunglasses. She smells of sunscreen. The blinding light from the sun surrounds her. It is now very warm, though the snow outside is still piled high. The uber driver is chewing gum loudly while staring at Galilee. The Uber driver offers Galilee a stick of gum flavoured like strawberries. Galilee stares into space for the length of three Mississippis then waves the gum away. The driver shrugs then introduces herself, “The name’s Honey Milky-way Moore. You’s goin’ to the Strawberry Fields Hotel? Am I goin’ anywhere’s else fo you’s? Galilee says, “How about off a cliff?”
Honey turns with her lips quivering and eyes narrowing, “Hey! What’s a matta?” Galilee laments, “You don’t care. You just want to have an excuse to charge me for extra.” Honey notices the time already going in the Uber. She smashes the machine breaking it. Honey says, “Ain’t nothin’ more important than everybody keepin’ everybody safe.” Galilee sighs, “You wouldn’t believe me anyway.” Honey throws her hands up, “Try me. I’ve had some weird crap happen to me. I’ve been visited by spirits, abducted by aliens, and just yesterday I was broken up with by Bigfoot.”
Galilee raises an eyebrow, “As if…wait… did you say abducted by aliens?” Honey answers, “Yeah. They put some kind of weird equipment in me fo’ their experiments. I think they gave me an STD but Bigfoot, also known as Dennis, did not believe me.” Galilee’s eyes widen, “They did some kind of experiment on me and got me pregnant.” Honey shakes her head, “Ooooh…not much yous can do ‘bout that now that abortion is illegal ‘round here.”
Galilee slumps down.
Honey looks at Galilee up and down. Galilee trembles, “I have nowhere to go after the hotel. I’ll be on the streets.” Honey makes a suggestion, “Yous could sleep at my crib. I know it ain’t safe sleepin’ in a strangers place but it’s gotta be safer than nothin’. Galilee starts to tremble a little less, then turns her head out the window and says, “Yes. Thank you so so much.” Galilee felt a warm embrace though there were no arms around her then she heard a small voice inside her head saying, “You’ll be okay.”
Have you ever been underestimated at your job by someone who should know better?
A department head needed help with a sizable (meaning, potentially costly) personnel issue. After working the problem for a few days, I came up with a solution that met everyone’s needs.
The department head (who had spent a lot of happy time in my company by this juncture) said of my proposed solution, “You’re kinda smart, for a girl.”
I paused. I debated letting it slide. I decided that everyone is entitled to my opinion.
I replied, “You’ve got that wrong on two counts. First, I’m not ‘kind of’ smart. I’m very smart. Second, I’m not a girl. Try using the word ‘woman’ the next time you’re talking about a female over the age of 16.”
It probably made no difference to him. But I felt much better.
Title: Sir Whiskerton and the Forbidden Treat Jar: A Lesson in Feline Persuasion
Ah, dear reader, gather ‘round for a tale of whiskered wit, a jar of temptation, and the timeless art of getting what you want by being absolutely irresistible. Today’s adventure stars our beloved Sir Whiskerton and his ever-echoing apprentice, Ditto, as they tackle the farmer’s most heinous decree: NO TREATS.
The Great Treat Proclamation
It began on a Tuesday—the farmer’s designated “Healthy Choices Day” (a holiday universally despised by all creatures with taste buds). The farmer, in a fit of nutritional zeal, placed a jar of salmon-flavored delights on the highest shelf and declared:
- “No treats for you two today!” he said, pointing at Sir Whiskerton and Ditto.
- “But… but…” Ditto stammered, his tiny paws clutching his heart as if wounded. “But!”
- Sir Whiskerton merely blinked, his face the picture of serene betrayal. “My good sir, this is tyranny. Also, my face exists.”
The farmer, unmoved, left the kitchen. The jar gleamed like a golden trophy. The mission was clear: Operation Kitten Eyes.
Sir Whiskerton’s Masterclass in Charm
Sir Whiskerton gathered Ditto for a lesson in feline diplomacy. “Listen closely, Ditto. When someone says ‘no,’ you do it anyway—but strategically. The key is to look cute afterward.”
- Step 1: The Innocent Stare.
- “Deploy the eyes. Wide. Sparkly. Slightly damp.” Sir Whiskerton demonstrated, his gaze so pure it could’ve cured rainclouds.
- Ditto tried. His attempt resembled a possessed teddy bear. “Am I… doing it?”
- “No. But we’ll workshop it.”
- Step 2: The Paw of Vulnerability.
- “Place one paw gently on their knee. Tremble slightly, as if you’ve never known joy.”
- Ditto slapped the air. “Like this?”
- “That’s a high-five. We’re not negotiating a sports contract.”
- Step 3: The Strategic Collapse.
- “If all else fails, flop onto your back. Display the belly. Whimper.”
- Ditto rolled like a dropped burrito. “I’m baby!”
- “Perfect. Now, let’s execute.”
The Heist (and the Aftermath)
As the farmer returned, Sir Whiskerton sprang into action:
- Distraction: He knocked a spoon off the counter. Clang!
- Acrobatics: Ditto scaled the shelves like a fuzzy Spider-Man, grabbed the jar, and—whoops—tumbled into a flour sack. “I’m a ghost!” he coughed.
- The Grand Finale: Sir Whiskerton sat primly amid the chaos, the jar now miraculously at his paws. He gazed up at the farmer with eyes like melted butter.
- Farmer: “Whiskerton. The jar was on the shelf.”
- Sir Whiskerton: “Was it? How odd. Perhaps it missed me.” (Pause.) “Look at my face. Really look.”
The farmer sighed. The jar opened.
The Moral (and the Post-Credit Shenanigans)
Moral: Charm can move mountains (and treat jars), but use it wisely—lest you end up in a flour sack.
Post-Credit Scene:
Ditto, now coated in flour, tries the “innocent stare” on Doris the Hen. She screams, “GHOST KITTEN!” and faints into a feed bucket.
Best Lines:
- “I’m baby!” – Ditto, embracing his destiny.
- “How odd. Perhaps it missed me.” – Sir Whiskerton, gaslighting expertly.
- “That’s a high-five. We’re not negotiating a sports contract.” – Sir Whiskerton, exhausted.
Starring:
- Sir Whiskerton (Master Manipulator & Fluffy Philosopher)
- Ditto (Flour Ghost & Apprentice of Chaos)
- The Farmer (Overmatched by Cuteness)
Key Jokes:
- Ditto’s “ghost” reveal.
- Sir Whiskerton’s spoon distraction (a classic).
- The farmer’s resigned “Fine, take the treats” face.
P.S.
Remember: If at first you don’t succeed, flop dramatically and try again.
The End.
How do you objectively evaluate China’s military strength?
China’s military the PLA is the most powerful defense power on this planet.
but look…
just for defense only, inside China only.
but as to the effect to the foreign countries,the international effect , this power is weak as Cambodia…. China always don’t want a war outside China compared to Russia and USA or even India..
military solution is always the last option for China…. in all situations.
that’s why I call it like Cambodian military. cuz if you look outside China, you don’t feel PLA is strong cuz PLA looks like not going to war or even hate to fight… PLA has been extremely restrained by somehing mystery outside China… I as chinese just don’t know why
What is the biggest scam an auto mechanic ever tried on you?
Saw a sign for $25 Warrant of Fitness (WOF) check. Its a 12 monthly legal requirement where I live. Bargain right! Wrong. The mech tells me it needs $3,000 worth of work before it is safe to drive. Took it to my regular mechanic the same day and told him it just failed a warrant check. He said “what work needs to be done?”. I said Im not telling, you tell me. He checked it over and found nothing wrong and issued a fresh Warrant of Fitness. He then asked to see the paperwork from the previous $25 check. He said what a load of rubbish then proceeded to show me everything the previous mech had outlined was false. After noting the previous mechs details he said “wow, youre the third person this month who has come to me from that business”. Lodged a complaint to the Motor Trade Association. The garage is now shut down – probably set up shop somewhere else he was less well known.
Why Australia Chose China Over America (The Truth Will Shock You)
Top neuroscientist Dan Yang leaves US for China, reunites with mentor-husband Mu-ming Poo
As senior principal investigator at Shenzhen academy, Dan will expand research on sleep regulation while collaborating with world-class talent
After spending 35 years in the United States pioneering research on the neural circuits that govern sleep and executive brain functions of the frontal cortex, neuroscientist Dan Yang has returned to China to join the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) as a senior principal investigator.
Dan was elected to the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in 2018 in recognition of her “contributions to understanding the microcircuits underlying cortical computation, cellular mechanisms for functional plasticity, and neural circuits controlling sleep”. Last month, she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
She was introduced as the second full-time principal investigator at SMART earlier this month.
Grands Tuna Melts
Melt-in-your-mouth tuna sandwiches get their wraps from flaky refrigerated biscuits.
Prep: 15 min | Total: 35 min | Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (5 ounce) cans water-packed tuna, well drained
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16.3 ounce) can Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers original biscuits
- 4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream, if desired
- Chopped tomato, if desired
- Shredded lettuce, if desired
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet.
- In medium bowl, combine tuna, onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper; mix well.
- Separate dough into 8 biscuits.
- Place 4 biscuits on greased cookie sheet.
- Press or roll each to form a 5 inch round.
- Spoon tuna mixture into center of biscuits.
- Top each with cheese.
- Press or roll remaining 4 biscuits to form 5 inch rounds.
- Place over filling.
- Press edges to seal.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cut each sandwich in half.
- Top each with sour cream, tomato and lettuce.
How long will it take for new companies to build in the US creating good jobs and bringing America back from foreign dependent markets after the tariffs take effect?
When Trump is gone and the damage repaired, maybe a few might set up there.
Let’s look at why. Trump said the tariffs were to bring production/industry back to the US. The outsourcing was done by the US billionaires he sees every day. It would seem reasonable to sit down with those decision makers and ask them what they needed to change their minds.
They’d have said a few things like, say, cheap land for new plant, a well trained workforce ready to go (the US currently has 100,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs), great logistics and infrastructure, good supplies of raw material and expertise, a low wage bill to enable competitive pricing, tax breaks for starting up…. You get the general idea.
And he’d have either met their conditions or not. Job done – or not. But no tariffs, no trade war, no shortages.
Tariffs were never meant to bring jobs back to the US, or punish uneven import/export numbers. They were a massive tax heist on the American public, and designed to put bribes in Trump’s pocket – he thought leaders would offer inducements to get access to the US market. And he also planned a bit of insider trading on the stockmarket as a money spinning sideline.
You don’t have the materials, the plant, the infrastructure or the workforce. Manufacturing is not coming back to the USA in the immediate future. The US is a volatile mess politically as well, making it a bad business risk.
Ditch Trump, maybe things will improve. But stop harking back to the mythic golden age: you don’t build a great future by walking with your eyes glued to what’s behind you – that commonly lands you on your arse.
What a Night
Written in response to: “Your character is getting changed in the bathroom of a nightclub or restaurant, then emerges looking completely different. Why?“
Jan Keifer
My mother’s good friend is supposedly engaged to Eric T. Hill, a General in the Army – this is clearly a scam and my mom is struggling to get through to her, any advice on providing proof?
General Eric T. Hill is a dear friend of mine, whom I know very well. In fact, I have been the ‘sweetheart’ and ‘darling wife’ of seven versions of him. Numerous times, I have been his only hope of leaving Syria, but for one reason or another, his plans for leaving “this hell hole” have always fallen through.
My love has been held for ransom by ISIS, suffered amnesia because he was hit by a missile, and needed to pay $150,000 because he accidentally shot someone. He is also invariably plagued by faulty Internet.
To make matters worse, Eric’s only son (Evans) was the victim of a drive-by shooting and he himself has suffered the constant attack of the enemy. In one case, my beloved experienced headaches and pains all over his body, which could only be treated with Bacitracin, an antiseptic cream that costs €1000 in ScamLand and €7 in Spain.
Still another recurring topic is his portfolio, the price of which varies, depending on the day. Gen. Eric Hill_Version 6 asked me for $3600; Gen. Eric Hill_Version 4 wanted $2000; whereas Gen. Eric Hill_Version 5 only needed $1000 to send me his possessions. So, go figure.
Two of my fiancés (Eric Hill Version_2 and Version_5) even confessed, and I was able to videochat with them in their respective hovels in Nigeria. Gen. Eric Hill_Version 2 has reformed. As one of my consultants, he has returned to computer school. In contrast, Gen. Eric Hill_Version 5 was something of a sleaze bag and offered to become my Internet ‘lover’, but I had to turn him down because I already have too many generals, oil riggers, UN doctors, and engineers vying for my favors. There are only so many minutes in the day.
Your mother’s friend will probably not believe you, but I will be glad to tell her all about Eric on messenger or even in a videochat. If necessary, I will even tell her that he is MINE (all seven versions) and she cannot have him.