![]() Trust us, it gets fun, heated, and sometimes emotional, so gather a group and pick a date because this game will become a new holiday tradition. Sound fun? It definitely is, so if there's no white elephant gift exchange planned at the office or within your social circle, you may have to be the one to suggest it. Once a few people have taken their turn, anyone can swap gifts with someone else (whether both parties are on board or not). This is the perfect example of a gag gift that someone might actually use. 12.95) This is the only desk toy anyone should ever have on their desk. 30 at Amazon 33 at Walmart 30 at Wayfair. Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy, 6.79 (Orig. Whoever draws number two, however, can follow number one's lead and snag a gift from the pile or snatch number one's gift. Yes, these are 100 real and perfect for anyone who still thinks loving bacon is a viable identity post-2010s. Whoever picks number one can reach into the gift pile before everyone else and pull out something that intrigues them. Once the party is seated, the guests draw a number. Everyone comes prepared with a wrapped gift and gathers around a table. Tstars Boys Unisex Christmas Shirts Gift Reindeer Funny Humor Kids Family Holiday Shirts Xmas Party Christmas Gifts for Boy Christmas Youth Kids Birthday Party Gift Long Sleeve T Shirt. From a stainless steel s'mores kit that you can use indoors to a miniature fragrance by a famed parfumerie, there are plenty of good options ahead.įirst and foremost, if you haven't partaken in a white elephant gift exchange, allow us to explain. In fact, these are so good you'll end up trying to snag the gift you brought. Anyone who says they don’t want a pair of Golden Girls themed socks is lying to your face so they can steal your white elephant. So we went ahead and picked out a few white elephant gifts that are cheap (in accordance with the white elephant rules!) but not junky. In our opinion, there's no better way to welcome the winter holidays than with a gift exchange-specifically a white elephant party.
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The latest version of PIA is no different. ![]() Private Internet Access (PIA) has been around for awhile and has demonstrated that it can continue to innovate and improve with each passing year. Still, you can’t go wrong if you decide to go with NordVPN as your VPN of choice. The only reason we placed them second is due to the price of the service, which is more expensive than ExpressVPN for a similar feature-set. Their speeds are also outstanding, reaching an average of 73 percent of the base internet speed in our test across all servers. The service also carries out vendor assessments and uses diskless servers for increased security. NordVPN has also gone a long way to bolster user trust with a now thrice independently verified no-logs policy and increased company transparency in recent years. The desktop app is very easy to use and offers a ton of different features including access to the TOR network over VPN, multi-hop VPNs, Meshnet, and a security suite complete with ad and malware blocking. Nord is arguably more feature-filled than ExpressVPN even, and the service is just one part of a larger suite of privacy- and security-focused products. Just like our top pick, NordVPN is also an excellent choice. It’s not the cheapest VPN out there, but you do get solid value for the price, and the service is regularly bringing in third-party auditors to bolster its privacy credentials. ExpressVPN also has wide device support, as well as a smart DNS feature for set-top boxes, consoles, and more. Its servers are all diskless, running everything in RAM-a welcome practice that’s become fairly standard these days. ExpressVPN is one of the fastest VPNs we’ve tested, and it has a very easy-to-use app. ExpressVPN has it all, making it our top choice for VPNs. Privacy is important, to be sure, but so are performance, extra features, a wide country selection, and ease of use. Some services are weaker on privacy, but are significantly easier to use with tons of features, while others could stand an interface redesign.įor many years we chose the best VPN based purely on privacy, but that is no longer the sole concern of most people when choosing a VPN. It’s hard to select the best overall VPN. Below you’ll find our favorite VPNs and additional information about how we test these services as well as helpful advice about what to look for when choosing a VPN on your own. We’re continually testing all of the major VPNs on the market and many lesser-known services in order to curate a list of the very best VPNs across a variety of categories. Why you should trust us: Here at PCWorld we’ve been testing computer hardware, software, and services for decades. Finally, the number of available servers and country locations a VPN offers is important if you are trying to get around region locks in specific countries. And if you’re concerned with anonymity, you should seek out a VPN with data collection policies that are clear and transparent. Speed is also important-privacy and security are crucial, but you don’t want the service to cripple your internet speed either. It should be able to keep your internet usage private and secure without leaks. There are a few things you’ll want to consider when looking for a VPN. A virtual private network, aka VPN, service can help safeguard your identity and location, and keep your activities online anonymous and obscured from prying eyes. ![]() But Shlub needs more to care about - and thus, more to comment on, more to do, and more reasons to hear Berry. Berry’s good humor elevates the redundancies beyond irritation (he is simply too delightful to be a burden), and there are sparks of dynamism in the third episode (when he worries his youngest son is a serial killer). He eats, he has sex, he makes jokes about eating and having sex, repeat. Like an offshoot of Berry’s “What We Do in the Shadows” character if you only laughed at the sex jokes, Shlub only cares about chowing down and getting off. If she ever hopes to rejoin the favored ranks on high, she needs people to praise her, so she strikes a deal with her son, the king, to protect Krapopolis in exchange for her very own temple. In the pilot, it’s revealed she’s fallen out of favor with her fellow deities, making her a social pariah on Mount Olympus. Also favoring war over peace are Tyrannis’ parents, Deliria (Waddingham) and Shlub (Berry) - both of whom are immortal gods with their own set of priorities.ĭeliria aims to be worshiped. His warrior sister, Stupendous (Pamela Murphy), would prefer to let only the strong survive, and his fishlike brother, Hippocampus (Duncan Trussell), is a (partially) mad scientist all too happy to spend his life making WMDs instead of creating the ABCs. With those promising attributes already in place, it’s hard to dismiss “Krapopolis” so early in its (guaranteed) run.įox’s latest Animation Domination entry is centered on Tyrannis (voiced by Richard Ayoade), a smooth-talking, frail-bodied king who dreams of organizing mankind’s first civilization. Harmon’s thematic preoccupation with how societies are ruled and regulated is perhaps the brightest beacon, considering what he was able to accomplish under similar guideposts with “Community” and “Rick & Morty,” but what’s immediately rewarding comes courtesy of the cast, namely Hannah Waddingham and Matt Berry. OK, maybe they can’t quite see the full picture - at least, I can’t - but there are laughs to be had and glimpses of largely unrealized potential. Shiny New ‘Suits’? A No-Brainer Only Delayed by the Writers Strike Finally, this Sunday, everyone can see what spurred the network’s extraordinary confidence, when the half-hour sitcom set in mythical Ancient Greece debuts. Roughly 20 months later, Fox ordered a second season of the series, now dubbed “Krapopolis,” before tripling down five months after that with a third season renewal. Perhaps it’s best to start at the beginning: In early 2021, “Community” and “Rick & Morty” creator Dan Harmon signed on to create a then-untitled animated comedy for Fox. Knowing how hard it is to gauge success after seeing three full episodes of “ Krapopolis,” it’s hard for me to imagine how Fox executives already ordered three full seasons of it. and suddenly, three entire episodes fly by within the span of an hour, and it can feel like you’ve barely scratched the surface of the show’s true self. ![]() Pile on the typical constraints of broadcast television - 22 minute episodes, broad accessibility, etc. Audiences need to understand the rules of the narrative, while also receive reasons this new show is special. There’s so much to set up and so little room for experimentation. Reviewing an animated comedy based on only a few initial episodes is a herculean task - you know, by TV critic standards. ![]() With organisation out of the ears, an easy access opening, and hidden touches everywhere, you’ll be glad to add it to your arsenal. In the same trusty coyote X-Pac, this is the adventure ready, weather resistant tech pouch you’ve been looking for. However, not only is there a second run of the backpack, now you can buy it’s trusty sidekick, the Tech Pouch. Now it’s back, and you have the chance to win one with this giveaway! Tech Pouch The upgraded X-Pac Fabric, in a one off coyote colourway became an instant hit and sold out very quickly at Huckberry. When we heard that Huckberry was working with PD on something special we knew it’d be good. ![]() When we did our first look of the 30L Travel Pack earlier this year, we were stoked on how useful and streamlined it was. Innovation wizards Peak Design and curation kings Huckberry have partnered to create a limited edition version of PD’s excellent 30L Travel Pack and Tech Pouch. ![]() Plus, it gives you one less excuse to skip gym days - take that as you will.We love collaborations, as you may well know! Well we love it just as much when we see two of our favourite brands working together and creating their own cool carry. Everything else will be waiting for you when you get home. 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I usually carry my laptop, a few notebooks, my Kindle, laptop and phone chargers, a battery pack, bundles of pens, a pair of sunglasses, a water bottle, my workout gear, and a tupperware container for my lunch. For anything you grab frequently, like your wallet, earbuds, or keys, there’s a quick-access pocket on the top for those grab-and-go moments.Īer’s ability to make room for all of this while maintaining a slim and lightweight package is impressive. The main compartment is loaded with pockets for all your accessories, and there’s a padded laptop sleeve to protect it from any bumps or drops. It’s even water-resistant, so all your gadgets can be tucked away and kept safe from the rain. Aer’s made all of the compartments bigger, added more pockets for better organization, and changed the padding so it’s more comfortable to carry across town. It has all the same features that made its predecessor a solid bag, but it’s got plenty of new features to make it a worthy upgrade. 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Typically, Google users conduct 22 searches on the website per day, with each taking up about 11 seconds, on average, Rescue Time said.Ī study of 11,000 of their own users that day, however, showed an average of 36 more seconds were spent per search. Google rejigged a playable version of the iconic computer game and turned the Google brand name into the playing field. ![]() ![]() Seattle-based time-management software company Rescue Time released results of an analysis that showed search times being significantly delayed due to the game. Search engine Google put a playable version of Pac-Man on its homepage to celebrate the iconic game's 30th anniversary on May 21. ![]() Overall, Domino’s is not just a pizza chain, but a company that strives to make a positive impact on its customers, employees, and the world. The company also has a strong commitment to employee development and offers training and career advancement opportunities to its staff. 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(her speech as to why she should be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar) And I've grown so much here, I'm so ready to be crowned, and be the representation that I wish I had growing up. The world is not black or white, it is this craziest fucking gray area, and that's what my drag is. "I basically grew up with the show now, and every person that was crowned always opened my mind.Boys, girls, and in between, it's time to crown your queen. Hand on your hip and assume the position, Mama Ru said that we're all born naked, Gottmik says, "love your body, don't fake it"! Here's the tea, I put in work, baby, so fight for yourself and let all the basic haters lurk, baby! That face that's stamped so right! Clown paint and waist so tight. "♪ Wake up, girls, it's now time to listen."You are the only person I have ever met that watches porn, and cums when the pizza gets delivered!" (to Ross)."I am such a huge fan of you and your work and ALL of your hit song." 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![]() ![]() Visitors to Sumburgh Head will occasionally be treated to the experience, with sounding days publicised in advance. Those present at the sounding didn't just hear the foghorn, they also felt it, because the instrument produces a hugely powerful blast. Other foghorns, such as the one at North Ronaldsay, can operate but are of a different type and system. The foghorn at Sumburgh is of a siren diaphragm type that was once common, but the one at Sumburgh is now the only working example left in Scotland and possibly the world. The system has been amended to operate on the remaining three receivers located in the Engine Room, which are in good order. The two external receivers at the base of the foghorn tower, shown in the photograph, are unusable owing to corrosion and have been blanked out for safety. Originally there were eight receivers, but three were removed during automation of the station. The air pressure required is 25psl before the blast, dropping to 15psi during the blast. The siren spins around to create the noise, which is amplified by the trumpet. It's controlled by an air driven clockwork mechanism which operates valves in the correct sequence, and at the correct time, releasing air into a siren. Kelvin engines replaced the original Crosleys in 1952.Įvery foghorn has a “character”, or sounding pattern, that differs from other fog signals in the area, Sumburgh's character being one seven second blast every 90 seconds. The compressors and the diesel engines that drive them are housed in an engine room that forms part of the lighthouse complex. To sound the foghorn, air is compressed and stored in large tanks called air receivers. The foghorn was constructed in 1905 and was first used the following year. The foghorn at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, which has been out of use for nearly 30 years, has been sounded for the first time since 1987. Walls - Culswick, Westerwick and Easter Skeld.Mid Yell - North Yell (Gutcher, Cullivoe and Gloup).Hillswick - Heylor, North Roe and Isbister.If adjustments wont clear the problem, remove or enlarge the CSST. Its the combination of CSST and negative pressure burners that causes the harmonic noise in mod/cons. Baltasound - Saxa Vord, Norwick and Skaw A couple of days later, I went back and hard piped the gas with black iron and the fog-horning immediately was gone and has never returned. Prior to cracking, the seeds inside the pod are not usually viable. Outdoors, plants that are grouped together may produce viable seed on their own.ĭry seed pods that crack open signal maturity. If you’d like to be able to collect seeds from your aloe, hand pollination is usually necessary in an indoor setting. Otherwise, deadhead by pruning spent flower stalks at the base. Some of the best spiky leaves plants include Agave, Aloe Vera, Cactus, and Yucca. When choosing a plant, make sure it is suitable for your growing area, and consider the height and invasiveness of the plant when fully grown. At this time, seeds can be collected if you choose to do so. Spiky leaves plants can be grown indoors and outdoors, adding an aesthetic look to your garden. Its summer flowers are blue, and its berries, which last through fall and. Of tropical origin, flax lily grows in clumps of arching sharp-pointed leaves that can reach 3 feet in height. This ample flowering habit is routine for mature plants that are getting plenty of sun, but young plants sometimes withhold flowers for the first year or two until the root systems become well. Hardy in USDA zones 8 through 10, flax lily (Dianella tasmanica variegata) can bring a spiky look to a moist, shady area. ![]() Seed pods will develop at the top, which will also dry and crack open. This is because the flower spikes are really dense clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers, which open in succession, beginning at the top of the spike. The raceme will eventually dry out and turn brown. Most of the time, blooms can last for several weeks.įor complete information on caring for aloe year-round, check out our guide. If you’re a bit late to the game and missed your chance to fertilize before budding began, it’s a good idea to add a fertilizer spike or light application of granular or liquid fertilizer during the flowering phase. Moving an indoor specimen outdoors is helpful in appropriate temperatures, as noted previously. Another freely seeding plant, bellflowers produce pink, white, purple, and blue perennial bell-shaped flowers on strong stems. Just as lots of sunlight is important to induce flowering, it’s equally important for the succulent to support its racemes after they’ve appeared.īe sure to provide at least six, but ideally eight, hours of sunlight per day. Outdoors, water no more than once per week in the absence of rain. ![]() Add enough water to moisten the soil thoroughly, and make sure excess drains off. |
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