Cat bag apparel irks Florida officials, from the Boston Globe. The rapper who is a cat: "He's got the hottest beats and the softest fur." Yes, this is related to the Globe story. I am easily amused.

Japan resorts to manga propaganda, from AP, courtesy of Rachel.

The Romantic Life of Brainiacs, from the Boston Globe, courtesy of Heather.

How Not to Talk to Your Kids: The Inverse Power of Praise, from New York Magazine, courtesy of Heather.

Viewpoint, from Times Online, courtesy of Heather.

What should I put in my spy kit?, from Ask MetaFilter

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Want To Buy My Students a $392 Camcorder? A nonprofit uses the Web to work marketplace magic, from Slate.

Monsters: Have I screwed up my daughters forever?, from Slate.

Cycling the Silk Road, from Slate.

Worth a second look: Fat Cyclist's An Open Letter to Assos, response from Swiss doctor and response to the response, and an inside joke.