Topics this week span from Houston to Japan.  Craig Flint asks, "Who is the best Houston Punk band?"  Grupies have yet to respond, so if you have a thing for Punk of the Texas variety, please introduce those of us whose knowledge of the Houton music scene is lacking.  Goliath wants to know if you'd eat independently grown cattle.  So far it looks as though a lot of grupies may be vegetarians.  GrandpaKrausen wonders whether or not you would pay to get your newspapr online.  Bansaisequoia has posted that he currently subscribes to The New York Times online.  And our beloved Skrrrritti is moving to Japan, and would like grupies' advice on how to make the transition go smoothly.  If you've been there or lived there and have some helpful hints I'm sure he'd appreciate them.  That's it for now.  As always, please post your thoughts and ruminations.