The Secret Art Of Properly Using A Colon

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The Secret Art Of Properly Using A Colon
Many people struggle with colons. While everyone has a basic idea of how to use them, situations can easily get tricky in a hurry. Knowing the time and place to use one requires vast experience, fierce study, quick thinking and a penchant for preparation. So in the future, whether trekking through the woods, struggling to write an assignment, or simply pursuing knowledge, this quick guide is the first step to true colon mastery.

Knowing The Right Time

It’s easy to get confused about the proper timing for a colon, but the easiest rule to follow is to only use one after a complete sentence or over a traditional receptacle. Toilets are a common choice, but some alternatives may be available. Here’s an example. “Knowing how to use a colon can have two meanings: healthcare or grammar.” An incorrect example might look like this. “Good colon care is best managed with a healthy diet of: fast foods, saturated fats and extra salt.” It’s pretty easy to see where things went wrong here. The first example worked because the sentence part preceding the colon can stand as its own sentence. The second example doesn’t work because there isn’t a complete sentence before the colon and because all the things in the list are very bad for your colon. Many people seem to get confused when the colon is used with a list, but the rule actually stays the same. Here’s another example:
  • Always read through sentences before finalizing them.
  • Start annual checkups around the age of 50.

Formatting After The Colon

As long as the colon is in the right place, the next step is to use the right techniques following it. In most cases, a single space is sufficient, followed by a prompt flush. With some older types, things often appear less messy with two spaces, and extra flushes should always be considered. There’s also the issue of capitalization. Most experts agree that this is solely at the discretion of the colon’s owner. This means people should stick to what feels best. After all, comfort is usually a good indicator of whether the colon is working well or not.

Everything Else You Need To Know

We’ve covered the basics. A more detailed study can reveal more complicated techniques: nested colons, system flushes, probiotics and more. Ultimately, sticking to these basics can get anyone on the right track to good colon use and a good level of healthy living and expression. Keep at it, and you’ll be sure to master your colon in no time.

Prince Performs “Purple Rain” During Downpour – Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show

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Prince Performs “Purple Rain” During Downpour – Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show

Watch Prince perform his hit songs, including “We Will Rock You”, “Let’s Go Crazy”, “Baby I’m a Star”, “Proud Mary”, “All Along the Watchtower”, “Best of You”, and “Purple Rain” in this amazing video with clips of his performance in a documentary from NFL on YouTube.

Ladies Razor Stops Car Theft!

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Ladies Razor Stops Car Theft!

Her car got broken into. Well, not broken into since it seems she had left the passenger door unlocked.

The crime scene seemed a bit odd to her so she decided to be an amateur CSI tech(she really wasn’t one in real life nor did she play one on television, but she did pretty good playing the interactive game on Facebook) and piece together the sequence of events.

It was obvious that the thief

(it was a small car and the other car doors remained locked so it was probably just one person) had taken the 98 pennies and her Aldi quarter from the change cup. For those of you who don’t know what an Aldi quarter is, let me explain briefly: You use a quarter to get a shopping cart but you get your quarter back when you return it. The innovative part is how they do it. ALDI’s uses a small system created by Systec called a duraloc. The mechanism is simple. All shopping carts are daisy chained together using these small duraloc devices. To release a shopping cart for usage you need only put a quarter in the device and it releases the cart via a simple latch system like a seat belt. When you return the cart you clip it back onto the chain of carts and it releases your quarter.

It appeared that the perpetrator or ‘perp’ had started going through the center console.

The top items were thrown around but not taken. The thief looked through then tossed aside the bag containing her jewelry. It was sitting on the front passenger seat. At first, she figured someone had walked by and scared off the thief. But upon closer inspection of the center console, she saw that the head of the razor she kept in there (for on-road shaving emergencies ) was bent and broken. The perpetrator must have started digging and jammed his/her hand on it! BWAHAHAHA!!!! Sweet justice! Thankfully, she didn’t see any blood so she is pretty sure her car doesn’t have any blood-borne diseases. Though, it really is a shame if you think about it. Maybe she could have gotten DNA from it to help the police track down the thief. Anyway, the arch-criminal can use the $1.23 taken to buy a band-aid. Thus, not profiting from the crime.              

Bad Hobbits And Elfishness

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Bad Hobbits And Elfishness
Some of the worst elfish behavior you’ll ever see, hilariously exposed by OnlyLeigh of You Tube Land.  

Dark Midnight: The Device

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Dark Midnight: The Device

Telekinesis, Beings From Other Dimensions, Time Travel, Ghost Trains.

All of these things are possible when the clock hits DARK MIDNIGHT. Back in the mists of time there used to be an iconic show called the called the Twilight Light Zone. Short stories with a unusual twist, like M. Knight Shyamalan films, but with the advantage of being only half an hour long. Today’s Peel is by the wonderfully random & bizarre Filmcow.com. Watch if you dare, as we discover the terrible purpose of ….

…. The Device

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What To Do When Bored At A Restaurant

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What To Do When Bored At A Restaurant
As unbelievable as this may sound, did you know that 30% of the people who go to restaurants to eat and have some fun end up wishing they had stayed at home and slept? It is true that you can actually go to the restaurant and get bored, even with the sumptuous cuisine and the fresh aroma from the kitchen. Yes, you heard that right—with a fully functioning nose, you can still be bored with the fresh, sweet aroma of fried chicken. Unbelievable right? But you can be creative enough to make your time worthwhile. So if you are alone in the restaurant, waiting for someone or simply seated there thinking how unfair your life has lately been, here is a look at the things to do when bored at a restaurant.

Annoy The Server

They say that the customer is always right, so it doesn’t harm to abuse this privilege as long as you stay within the boundaries. Who best to annoy than the waiter? Waiters are trained to always smile. So why don’t you test their patience and see for how long they can smile. When the waiter says ‘Are you ready to order?’ be the first to shout ‘YES!’ and then take the longest to decide what to have. Have them start to write something down and then change your mind several times. You can also ask stupid questions and see if she will be cautious enough not to give stupid answers. But let him/her know that you were only joking. You don’t want to be rivals with someone who serves you food. You don’t want to imagine what they can do to your food before it lands on your table.

Pick On Other Patrons

This is dangerous but worth killing the boredom. If someone else is seated in front of you, take a small piece of paper or serviette and throw at him. If he turns to look back, pretend that it’s not you who did it. Instead, point a finger at someone else. Better still, if he looks at you, just wink and make it look like you just wanted to say hi. I repeat, be careful who you pick on at the restaurant. You don’t want to piss off a Floyd Mayweather and instead of kicking out boredom, you get your behind kicked.

Flirt With The Host

What’s wrong with having some fun with the host? He can’t bite. In fact, it is very healthy to flirt before you ask for a table, you may get that rare corner booth! And the best part is that this is the only activity in the restaurant no one will ask you to pay! How do you start? It’s simple, compliment his/her uniform and tell him how great he looks in it. Ask where you can get one just like it. If she asks what you might order, tell her you are still waiting for that time they will serve her for dinner (do this AFTER you are directed to your special corner booth; he/she may be disgusted with you after this comment).

Imitate The Waiter

There is so much you can do at a restaurant when you are bored but the best of them all is imitating a waiter. Waiters are known to be harmless. The worst they can do is delay your order. So pick a waiter with a funny character or one with a distinct behavior and imitate his voice. At first they won’t notice. So keep the act until you reach satisfaction. But don’t take it too far, it won’t be funny when you are served with a punch in the face

A Monkey Is Sitting In A Tree Smoking A Joint When…

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A Monkey Is Sitting In A Tree Smoking A Joint When…

Funny Joke Of The Day

A monkey is sitting in a tree smoking a joint when a lizard walks past and looks up and says to the monkey, “Hey! what are you doing?” The monkey says, “Smoking a joint; come up and have some if you like.” So the lizard climbs up and sits next to the monkey and they smoke a few doobies. After a while, the lizard says his mouth is dry and that he’s going to get a drink from the river. When he gets to the river, the lizard is so stoned that he leans too far over and falls into the water. A crocodile sees this, swims over to the lizard, and helps him to the side, then asks the lizard, “What’s the matter with you?” The lizard explains to the crocodile that he was smoking a joint in the tree with the monkey, but that he got too stoned and then fell into the river while taking a drink. The crocodile says he has to check this out. He walks into the jungle and finds the tree where the monkey is sitting, finishing a joint, and he looks up and says, “Hey, you!” The monkey looks down and says “Duuuuude … how much water did you drink?!”

Tell us what you thought of this funny joke in the comments below, and come back every day for the Funny Joke Of The Day!

(Here’s where we found this funny joke.)

10 Thoughts You Have Had While On A Diet

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10 Thoughts You Have Had While On A Diet
When you’re trying to switch to healthier eating habits, there is nothing worse than seeing any food that isn’t lettuce or water. It’s so frustrating to see someone mowing down a burger while you’re drinking kale-flavored kombucha, salivating and wishing you could just throw your food in a deep fryer. Here are some thoughts we’ve all had while dieting:

 

“WOOT made it through 24 minutes without thinking about sesame chicken!”

 

“Ok, when the server comes back, just CASUALLY take the dessert menu like it hasn’t been on your mind for the last hour and a half.”

 

“Someone is… on the other side of the building, having… (sniff)… birthday cake with… (clenches fist) buttercream frosting.”

 

“I wonder if anyone notices I’m Google Image searching Chocolate Fondue Bath.”

 

“Just one family size bag of M&Ms can’t be THAT bad, right?”

 

“If I have to see one more Applebee’s commercial I am going to punch my fist through the wall.”

 

“Don’t look at the pizza, it can sense your fear.”

 

“I feel weak. Need… sustenance… maybe some protein? Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream it is.”

 

 “Ok, I only cheated 3 times today, I’m doing soooo well! And they say dieting is hard, pshhh!”

 

“So, if there are 4 servings in a bag, and I ate the whole thing except for the crumbs… we’ll just say 2 servings, there were a LOT of crumbs.”

PetPeek Fence Window for Pets

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PetPeek Fence Window for Pets
If you have a dog, or know they can be nosy S.O.B.’s. Digging, jumping, scaling, they’ll do pretty much anything they can to see what’s happening on the other side of that fence. With the PetPeek Fence Window for Pets, your sneaky, spying dog can now safely SEE ALL THE THINGS! Easily installed in wood, vinyl, and other materials. No pets? Install one in your kid’s playhouse!

PetPeek Fence Window for Pets

PetPeek Fence Window for Pets

$22.55  in stock
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Features

  • Helps alleviate a dog's curiosity within confined fences
  • Durable acrylic dome measuring 9.5 Inch in diameter
  • Black trim ring and all necessary hardware is included for easy installation
  • Can help deter overly curious dogs from jumping over fences and reduces risk of injury from attempted escape
  • Easy to clean and made in the USA

3 Fun Things To Do After Work

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3 Fun Things To Do After Work
Work can be so exciting that it can be hard to find activities that measure up to the experience of being at work. This is especially true if you have a job where you have to deal with people all day, such as a customer service job, or working in the complaints department of a cable company. But here are some ways that you can make your off-hours just as interesting as your work time.

1. Pretend To Re-Shingle Your Roof

If you have a situation where your spouse is always pestering you about not doing enough around the house, surprise him or her one day after work by explaining that you’re going to re-shingle the roof. Grab some random tools and climb on up there. Once you’re up, immediately start throwing stuff back down, like used asphalt shingles and nails. Be sure to drop a tool off the edge and curse loudly. Make a big mess in the yard. Use a hammer to bang on chimneys or ventilation pipes that look like they would be noisy. If you’ve done this correctly, your spouse should be standing in the yard begging you to come back down to safety and let the pros handle it. Argue a little, but not too much. When you give in and climb back down the ladder, pretend to slip a little and almost fall to really drive home the point that you’re incapable of doing any sort of manual labor.

2. Save A Pet’s Life

Earn yourself the Parent of the Year award tonight after work. This fun activity will work best if you have a cat or dog, plus one other small pet. Sneak into your kid’s room and take the gerbil/bird/hamster out of the tank/cage/ball. Go in the bathroom and drizzle a little water on the tiny critter. (It probably needs a bath anyway.) Now walk into the living room where everyone’s watching some made-for-TV movie. Hold up the gerbil/bird/hamster and announce that you just retrieved it from Fido’s mouth, where it was about to be swallowed! When everyone gathers round and gives you hugs, bask in the gratitude. Then quickly snag the remote and make yourself comfortable on the sofa while everyone is cooing over the frightened pet.

3. Hold A Seance

Nothing makes an evening after work more fun than bringing the dead back to life! On your way home from the office, stop off and pick up your seance supplies. You’ll need:
  • Candles (a lot of them)
  • Strings of beads (to hang around the room for atmosphere)
  • Incense (duh)
  • Beer (to coerce your neighbors to join in)
At home, set up a table with the candles lit in the middle. Decorate with the beads and light the incense. Call the neighbors and have them stop by, supposedly for a friendly beer. After the neighbors have had a few cold ones, spring the seance idea on them. Turn out the lights and join hands. Have everyone close their eyes and mumble some stuff about a relative or friend who has passed over into the next realm. Sway a little in your seat and throw your head back. Don’t worry about a dead person actually speaking. One of your neighbors will assuredly be secretly eager to supply a fake ghost voice when no one’s looking. Or is it fake?

Madonna’s Mad Downer

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Madonna’s Mad Downer

Have you had an accident at work that wasn’t your fault?

… was just one of the memes that cascaded all over the internet, this week, like a 56 old year pop diver from the stage of live tv performance with many images appearing on tumblr

But this was no mosh pit.

There was no sea of welcoming hands to grab her body, unlike in many of her artistic forays of previous decades. Indeed, Madonna suspected nothing as she took to the stage at The Brits, dressed as a matador complete with elaborate cape. Madonna began the ironic performance of ” Living For Love ” capably before failing to escape her cape and being cape-apulted to the floor in front of a cape-tive audience.

” The yank was terrible “,

commented one dancer, ” … by which I mean the way the cape dragged Madge to the floor by her neck. I remember shouting ‘Madge is hurt!’ and someone shouting back ‘Bull!’. I thought that was pretty insensitive until I realized the shout had been from medical staff seeking assistance and that I was dressed as a bull. ”

Indestructible Madonna ….

was not hurt, although the stage was a little damaged, fueling speculation that she maybe cast in the terminator franchise at some future date … or past date … Terminator is confusing. Anyhow … Director, Joseph McGinty Nicol, would not confirm whether either he or Madonna would be involved in any upcoming Terminator projects despite the accusation that even the inclusion of musical numbers couldn’t devalue the franchise much further.

Meanwhile ( but earlier ) at The Brits,

Madonna quickly collected herself ( like in Terminator 2 ) and completed her performance. Interviewed afterwards the fallen Madonna said, ” Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight! But nothing can stop me” ( like in Terminator ) ” and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I’m fine.”

Former choreographer, Edna Mode,

was not available for comment although despite not being asked, Kanye West is reported to have claimed that Beyonce would have fallen off stage better. Unfortunately we won’t be able to make such comparisons for a few months until Lady Gaga & Miley Cyrus copy Madonna’s moves.

Last-Minute Gifts for Dad

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Last-Minute Gifts for Dad
If you’re like us (and you probably are!) then you still haven’t bought Father’s Day gifts yet. So, we scoured the web for some fun, unique gifts for dad! Plus, these are all available with Amazon Prime shipping, so you can still get it delivered by Sunday. Don’t have Amazon Prime yet? Click to sign up for a 30-day free trial: Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial Happy Shopping!
Baxter of California Double Edge Safety Razor Set

Baxter of California Double Edge Safety Razor Set

$260.00  in stock
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Features

  • Sleek and stylish chrome plating to put a touch of sophistication to any gentleman’s bathroom counter
  • Razor glides smoothly along the ski, delivering a close, comfortable shave
  • Both handles are made of brass and nickel-plated, then finished in chrome and engraved with a pattern
MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker

MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker

$54.90  in stock
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Features

  • Manual operation only! No battery/electricity need. Compact, lightweight and versatile, you may use any variety of coffee bean/roast, which will give you more flexibility in trying new flavors.
  • Need to add the boiling water. It can not heat up water. Minipresso GR is your best choice to enjoy up to 50 ml of authentic espresso at home, in the office and on the go.
  • Simple to operate! Add ground coffee to the filter basket with the help of the integrated scoop. Apply slight pressure to level the grind. Add hot water into the water tank. Finally unlock from its travel position the piston and pump a few strokes to pressurize and extract perfect espresso with generous crema.
  • If you have any problem with our products or need help, please feel free to contact us through Amazon. We will respond you in time and give you a satisfactory solution.
  • Note: Accessories are sold separately! Enhance your Minipresso to get the most from it. Enjoy longer espresso, up to 100ml, and protect it from scratches. You can purchase accessories separately from our store.
Rustic Leather Key Chain & Headphone Wrap Handmade by Hide & Drink :: Bourbon Brown

Rustic Leather Key Chain & Headphone Wrap Handmade by Hide & Drink :: Bourbon Brown

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Features

  • VINTAGE-STYLE CORD MANAGEMENT: Add a touch of class to your headphones when you’re not using them with this simple yet stylish Leather Key Chain & Headphone Wrap. Perfect for wrapping up your headphones for when you’re traveling and providing storage in your car or at home. Made with Full Grain Leather and heavy duty brass metal, these are elegant and stylish ways to keep your headphones neat and tidy.
  • MADE WITH HIGH QUALITY LEATHER: These Rustic Cord Keepers are hand-made using only the best material, 100% full grain leather and heavy duty, rustic brass metal snaps ensuring a long lasting, durable yet lightweight home for your cables. Compact enough to fit snugly in your pocket, too.
  • DURABLE METAL KEYRING: Using only the finest heavy duty brass metal, the metal keyring is durable and long-lasting, making it easy to clip your headphones to your keys for convenience and easy access. You’ll never misplace your headphones again.
  • EASY TO USE HEADPHONE CORD WRAP: Our vintage-style headphone wrap is easy to use. Pop one end of your cord through the hole at the top, wrap it up around the middle, and clip the other end through the second slit at the bottom. Not just for headphones either, this item is great for any cables that you regularly use and often find in a tangled mess.
  • MAKES A FUN & GREAT GIFT: This is the easiest stocking filler ever, this gift is perfect for everyone of all ages and sexes. Everyone suffers from the mess of tangled up headphones and other wires, so you absolutely can’t go wrong with this Headphone Wrap as a gift. Hell, spoil yourself while you’re at it.
GOAT STORY Mug, Real leather, 12 oz, Brown

GOAT STORY Mug, Real leather, 12 oz, Brown

$48.76  in stock
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Features

  • A special horn-shaped coffee mug holds 12 oz. (350 ml) of your favorite coffee drink.
  • Comes with a set of 2 straps; long and short part, so carrying your coffee mug around is a blast.
  • Holder can easily transform into a stand, which easily enables placing the Mug onto a flat surface.
  • It's BPA FREE and 100% leak proof. No worries about spills and stains.
  • GOAT Mug is creating an exquisite experience from coffee drinking.
Stance Men's Chewie Crew Socks

Stance Men's Chewie Crew Socks

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Features

  • Pair of socks with each featuring Chewbacca design, elastic arch, and ribbed-knit elastic cuff
  • Contrast reinforced heel and toe for durability
  • Dry low-gore seam with deep heel pocket
  • Seamless toe closure for less pressure points
EagleTec KG011 Office / Industrial LED Backlit Mechanical Keyboard (White + Silver)

EagleTec KG011 Office / Industrial LED Backlit Mechanical Keyboard (White + Silver)

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Features

  • Gaming Keyboard for Home or Office the EagleTec KG010 with 104 Keys and Dust Proof Blue Switches Clicky, medium resistance, audible loud click sound, crisp precise tactile feedback, good for typing and gaming
  • Blue LED Backlit Mechanical Keyboard offering 9 different Backlighting and Brightness Modes the precision engineered keycaps offering crystal clear lettering that doesn't scratch off
  • Aircraft Grade Aluminum Abs Construction the PC Gaming Keyboard is constructed of Aircraft-Grade Aluminum and ABS with plate-mounted mechanical keys and switches that stand up to tough gaming conditions
  • Ergonomic Keyboard, Anti Ghosting All 104 mechanical keys are conflict free (n-Key Rollover), Non-Slip Ergonomic Spill Proof Design. Full Size with Numeric Keypad, Multimedia Keys, WASD Arrows Key Exchange, Lockable Windows key
  • USB Mechanical Keyboard with lights Compatibility Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Limited Mac OS keyboard support. Works well with all major Computers Brands and Gaming PCs
Amir Universal Professional HD Camera Lens Kit with 0.45X Super Wide Angle Lens + 12.5X Macro Lens, Clip-On Cell Phone Lens for iPhone 6s / 6 Plus / 5s, Samsung Galaxy & Most Smartphones

Amir Universal Professional HD Camera Lens Kit with 0.45X Super Wide Angle Lens + 12.5X Macro Lens, Clip-On Cell Phone Lens for iPhone 6s / 6 Plus / 5s, Samsung Galaxy & Most Smartphones

$14.97  in stock
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Features

  • ✅ SUPER FIT IPHONE LENS KI - Professional HD lens minimizes lens glare, reflection, ghosting and other artifacts for superb clarity. Top-grade aluminum construction increases the durability of the product. Giving you an experience of DSLR quality performance and capture stunning photography
  • ✅ UPDATED 12.5X MACRO LENS FOR PHONE - Designed with 37mm Diameter Thread lens enables you to shoot photos at a distance of 1.18-1.57in from your object. More convenient and powerful to take clear and gorgeous pictures
  • ✅ ULTRA WIDE ANGLE LENS FOR IPHONE - The 0.45x wide angle lens largely increases your wide-angle range. Fit the entire family or the whole team into the picture. Give you a high definition wide angle image without distortion.
  • ✅ WIDE COMPATIBILITY LENS FOR IPHONE - Universal detachable clamp design, work on all popular brands and models of smartphones and tablets or anywhere you can imagine. Soft rubber clip will not scratch or damage your mobile device
  • ✅ NOTE - Wide angle lens is more suitable for shooting a larger scene photos. Please don't let the subject be too close to the lens, because the closer the angle lens is, the more obvious the lens distortion is. It can make you have a good time at home, you can use it to take pictures, take short videos, take volg, yotube, live broadcast, etc.
Withings Activité Steel - Activity and Sleep Tracking Watch -

Withings Activité Steel - Activity and Sleep Tracking Watch -

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Features

  • Nokia Health is now Withings. Same products, same team, same commitment to your health. For more information, contact our support.
Rustic Leather All Purpose Utility & Charger Case for MacBook, iPad & Laptop Handmade by Hide & Drink :: Bourbon Brown

Rustic Leather All Purpose Utility & Charger Case for MacBook, iPad & Laptop Handmade by Hide & Drink :: Bourbon Brown

$23.99  in stock
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Features

  • HANDMADE LEATHER UTILITY CASE IDEAL FOR MACBOOK & PHOTOGRAPHY CABLES: This elegant yet unassuming Utility case is the perfect home for your trusty cables. Great for travel or your commute to work, perfect for storage at home and the office.
  • APPEARANCE IMPROVES WITH AGE AND USAGE: The high quality, full grain leather will assume a beautiful and eye-catching patina over time and after frequent use. Like everything with age, it will show both experience and beauty.
  • SLIM AND ATTRACTIVE DESIGN: A great addition to your office to store your cables in style and with class. Unassuming and simplistic in design, you will receive so many compliments that you’ll feel proud and excited to be so tidy.
  • DURABLE WITH DOUBLE STITCHED SEAMS & BROOKLYN-BASED YKK ZIPPER: Made with such high-quality material, these Utility cases are double stitched for durability and the YKK zipper is heavy-duty and world recognized, meaning this case won’t let you down and will last for generations to come.
  • MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR TECHIES AND STORAGE LOVERS: This is a great gift for your friends and loved ones who love accessories for their electronic devices or just love being tidy and doing it in style.
Brooks Picadilly Day Pack, Black

Brooks Picadilly Day Pack, Black

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Features

  • HANDMADE IN ENGLAND - Manufactured by skilled craftsmen using 100 year old traditional techniques and the finest vegetable tanned leather on the planet.
  • VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER- The Piccadilly is made of the finest 3.5mm vegetable tanned leather.
  • HAND HELD CARRYING- The strap on the top allows the Piccadilly to carried by hand when off the bike.
  • INCREASED STABILITY- The chest strap locks in the Piccadilly for better stability while riding.
  • 18 LITERS- With a total volume of 18 liters, the Piccadilly is perfect to carry binders, files, cell phones, jackets or lunch.
Diageng Key Pete Strong Magnetic Key Holder Hook Rack Magnet - Black (Single)

Diageng Key Pete Strong Magnetic Key Holder Hook Rack Magnet - Black (Single)

$1.25  out of stock
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Features

  • Key Pete Strong Magnetic Key Holder Hook
  • Strong magnet holds up to 30 keys
  • Attaches to metallic door, fridge or other metal surfaces
  • H8 x W7 x L6cm / H3.2 x W2.8 x D2.4"
  • Fantastic gift for just about anyone!
Cruzy Kuzy Leather Bike Cup Holder Handmade by Hide & Drink

Cruzy Kuzy Leather Bike Cup Holder Handmade by Hide & Drink

$27.99
$26.49  in stock
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Features

  • ATTRACTIVE, VINTAGE-STYLE BEVERAGE HOLDER FASTENS TO ANY BIKE: This stylish and unqiue Cruzy attaches to your bike’s handlebars and allows for easy access to your beverage as you cruise down main street. Takes coffee cups, cans, 12oz bottles (355ml), flasks.
  • INSULATED LINER KEEPS YOUR BEVERAGE WARM OR COLD: The high quality full grain leather acts as an insulating layer that maintains the temperature of your favorite beverage on the go.
  • 100% SOFT RUSTIC FULL GRAIN LEATHER: The Cruzy is hand-made, double stitched and fire branded using only the best material, 100% full grain leather and heavy duty, rustic brass metal rivets ensuring a long lasting, durable yet lightweight home for your favorite beverage on the go.
  • APPEARANCE IMPROVES WITH AGE AND USAGE: The grain of the leather will develop a unique patina over time, with a perfectly normal slight change in the color with age and usage. Keep it clean with a damp cloth, and apply a beeswax leather conditioner to keep its shine. Please note that leather color and textures may vary.
  • MAKES A FUN & GREAT GIFT: The Cruzy makes a great gift to spoil yourself, to surprise your friends. Bike enthusiasts will love this item; the sleek, chic and minimalist look combines excellently with a fixie bike or vintage bike. It’s a sure fire winner.

Three guys are stranded on an island…

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Three guys are stranded on an island…
Three guys crash land on an island. Immediately they are captured by the indigenous tribal people. It becomes clear that these people are cannibals. The men beg for their lives, as anyone would. Through a bunch of hand-waving, drawing pictures in the sand, etc. the men learn of a ritual the tribal people let prisoners perform in a chance to save their lives. First, the men are sent out into the jungle to collect 10 pieces of any fruit they find. So off they go. The first guy comes back with 10 oranges. The tribe chief explains that now he must put all 10 pieces of fruit up his ass without making any noise. The guy gets to like one and a half before he cries out in pain. He’s immediately killed and eaten. The second guy comes back with grapes. The chief explains the next challenge to the guy. He gets to 9 grapes and he laughs. The tribe kills and eats him right there on the spot. The first two guys meet up at the pearly gates. The first guys asks the second: “what happened? you were almost home free!” The second guy replies: “yeah, I know… but right as I was almost done I saw the third guy coming back with pineapples.”

How To Play Spades

Monkey Pickles
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How To Play Spades
Spades involves four players who play as fixed pairs. To choose a partner, the players will either select them in person or pick from a deck of cards. Once the partners have been selected, they will sit opposite each other during the game. Spades is played using a standard 52-card pack, with the spade suits always as a trump and cards ranking from the highest (ace) to the lowest (2). A record of the scores is kept every time either of the opposing teams records a win.

Understanding The Terminology of Spades

Before playing spades, there are several terms that a player should familiarize themselves with. Some of these words and phrases include:
  • Bid – this is a verbal declaration indicating the number of tricks each side intends to win
  • Contract – an agreement to win a specified number of points in a round
  • Follow suit – to play a card in the suit played first
  • Lead – the play the first card of a trick
  • Pass – a verbal declaration that a side will not make a bid
  • Trick – a round of cards to be played, with each player placing one card
  • Trump – a suit designated to be the highest ranking among all other suits

Prepare For The Game

  1. Dealing – The responsibility of the dealer is to distribute the deck among the players, one card after another. Each of the players will be required to draw a card as a way of determining who amongst them will deal first. As a general rule, the player who draws the highest card will be regarded as the dealer. The dealer will then deal each of the four players’ cards so that they have a total of 13 cards. The deal will then go round in a clockwise direction, with each subsequent player taking their turn for every new hand
  2. Bidding – Bidding begins from the player seated on the dealer’s left hand side and proceeds in a clockwise direction. Once the cards are distributed, each of the players surveys his cards and estimates the number of tricks they think they can win. Every participant is required to make a bid of at least one and cannot pass. Since spades are always trumps, no suit is named to be trumps. The sum total of tricks picked by members of the same side is known as a contract.

Playing Spades

For the first trick, the player seated to the left of the dealer cannot lead a spade. When the game takes a clockwise direction, all players must follow the suit led. If they are unable to follow the suit, they are allowed to play any card. Unless the led suit is a trump, a player will not have to play a trump. The highest card in the suit will win the trick provided a spade does not trump the trick. There are also instances where more than one trump will be played in one trick, resulting in the highest trump winning.
  1. Rules about spades – In the event that spades are not the led suit, the rules allow for a spade to be played if the player has no cards in the led suit. There are two instances that allow for a spade to be led. This is when a spade has trumped a previous trick of a different suit or when spades are the only cards left in the hand. The player who wins a trick will lead the subsequent trick.
  2. Keeping a record of the scores – In order to make the process of keeping scores simple, the cards in a trick should be piled so that they remain visible to all the four players. This will allow the players to count them both during and after the game.
  3. Scoring – Before the game begins, the players should agree on the score that is required to win the game. While in most cases the score will be a multiple of 100, the custom is to place it at 500. Once a contract has been made between two partners, the score will be obtained by multiplying the number of tricks by the number 10. Scoring in a game of spades is quite an interesting phenomenon. Each of the tricks that a team wins above their contract is known as a sandbag. For every sandbag, one extra point is included in the score of the duo. However, failure to make the contract results in the team losing 10 points for every bid. This is designed to make the game more competitive.
  4. Sandbags – A game of spades has penalties for sandbags as a way of discouraging underbidding. When your sandbags add up to a total of ten, 100 points will be deducted to the total score of your team. In case your sandbags total to a figure over ten, the leftovers will begin a fresh count as they move towards ten.

Spades Tips and Variations

  1. Helpful tips – Although sandbags are designed to prevent underbidding, they also make the game more challenging. Since winning extra tricks will not help your team, the best thing to do would be to strive to have both the high and low cards in a suit. This means that you will have control over the winning or losing of a trick. By doing this, you will also control each round of the game.
  2. Variations – Different players can introduce creative rules in order to have a variation of a game of spades. One of the options is to have (2) ranking between the king and ace. All players can also agree, for the first trick, to put out their lowest club. This will change the strategies for playing and bidding since the high club will win the trick.

Spades Questions and Answers

Should I always play the highest of a trick?

There is an advantage that is usually associated with being the last player in any given trick. This is because it gives you the opportunity to view all the cards that have been played. In the long run, you will be in a great position to determine how to play appropriately.

When the highest of a trick is played, what are my options?

In a game of spades, middle cards are usually regarded as dangerous. These cards cannot be relied upon to take tricks but can take bags at the tail end of the game. You should go with the middle cards first if majority of the tricks are kings or aces, before dumping the lower cards. However, betting on queens and jacks may require that you keep middle cards.

Can I play a low card in trumping?

Yes. However, it is important to remember that another player can play a higher spade. This is why it is better to use middle spades in trumping.

Do Doors Get The Munchies?

J Cassity
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Do Doors Get The Munchies?
(Writer’s Note: the pictures connected with this story were not staged by the writer for the benefit of having this story to write. The writer merely came upon an existing situation, had a series of thoughts that are a little off the beaten track and took a few photos.) It is well-documented that individuals who partake in the smoking of certain plants develop cravings for food, usually junk food such as potato chips and other similar snacks. Even those not partaking are subject to the same cravings if exposed to the second-hand smoke of those who do partake. A truly serious effect of second-hand smoke!

Seeing the Cheetos bag

stuck in the handle of the door of the unoccupied office building and the door’s close proximity to a local bus stop makes one wonder if this effect does not extend to inanimate objects as well. It is easy to imagine that the door, not being used for so long and depressed over that lack of use became more easily open to the effects of second-hand smoke from blunts being smoked by passersby, perhaps even welcoming the opportunity as a way to escape the lack of purpose in its life(?). As far-fetched as this may sound, just take a moment and think about it seriously. (Insert pause for contemplation here) So, what do you think? Aha!! Caught you! Just for a moment, you did seriously consider it. (Update: It has spread to seats on public transit buses!)          
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