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*Pfft!* This IS the Coffee House you know! ?

(Was it a Jello shot? ?)

Now THAT'S proper advertising! ?

Still better tasting than popcorn-flavored Jelly Bellys!

Oops! Sorry about that "L" word!

Then you can get one of these.

Eat your heart out?

What? ?

I was in Barnes & Noble about a week ago because I needed a certain physical book (i.e., not a digital copy). They looked it up on the computer and said "Here it is!" To which I said, "Great, just send me in the right direction and I'll find it." Their response: "Oh, we don't actually carry it, but we can order it for you!" I did, however, get the chance to pull off a fun line. While I was talking to the guy looking up the book, someone asked where the Self-Help area was. My reply: "Doesn't that defeat the purpose?" The inquirer just stood there confused wondering why the employee was laughing... *Sigh...*

No kidding! It's actually hard to find new computer gear that's not COVERED in RGB lighting (some of which has no "off" switch)!

*Pfft!* That's not unusual! ?

This has actually been a battle for me too. Currently, I have WAY too many devices with either some kind of communication (WiFi, Cellular or Bluetooth) along with bright LED's. I now use lights that automatically dim and change color to be more on the "warmer" side towards evening and I have quite a few lights covered with black electrical tape. I also keep my blinds completely closed at night (my lights start to come on before I wake up too) and the only light left (my alarm clock) is set on the dimmest level. My main computer in also in my bedroom so I always turn off the monitor before sleep time. It's helped a lot! Then the stupid time change comes around and now I'm back to retraining my body when to fall asleep and get up again! *Sigh...* ?

Time for some LED Zeppelin? ?

All the other colors were covered with stupid watermarks...

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(I know, you were probably expecting me to post Back in Black or Black Dog. Well, I didn't! ?) Actually, even Blue Oyster Cult's Red and Black or Soundgarden's Black Days came to mind as well.

Judging by the lack of dieting around this general area, a nudist camp would be the LAST place I'd want to go! That said, Portland does have a yearly nude bike ride event. Go figure! ?

Ok, so this probably isn't a popular comment, but I would have loved to seen this with some other instrument than a traditional Shamisen (or however it's spelled). The three main players are all very good! Hey, wait... I have an idea! How about adding a guitar??? ?

A nice little positive (albeit cheesy) video! ?

How can you tell the blind guy at the nudest camp? It's not hard. ?