Wednesday evening roundup

A Japanese company embraces English.

Is DC rent about to get less insane?

Android is whipping some Apple tail.

This is one stupid homophobe.

Don't sweat oven temperature because it really doesn't matter.

How rude were the second letter writer's guests? They sure wouldn't be invited to my house again.

Today is one of those rare days that I find Alexandra Petri hilarious and spot-on. Go figure--the topic is asparagus porn.