Supplies needed:
1/2 to 1 cup of UNCOOKED rice (I used short grain brown rice, but I'm sure you can use any variety)
a container or Ziploc bag of some sort to seal it up
Steps:
1. Wipe off any additional water and then place your water-damaged phone in a container or bag with the suggested amount of rice. Making sure to put some on the top and some on the bottom.
2. Close up the container or bag...and wait for at least 2 or 3 days depends on your water damage
Here's the Ziploc bag method my cousin used with her water damaged iPhone.
3. Hopefully the next step is to open the container or bag and then find a phone that you can turn on and that is back in working order!
Questions:
For phones like a Blackberry, do you take out the battery and memory card?
I think this is optional, I took my battery out in hopes that the rice could absorb more from inside the phone, but I know this is not an option for those of you with iPhones, so see what works for you.
When to put it in rice...right after it happens or wait a bit?
I didn't learn of the rice tip until hours after it had happened, so I only know what happens when you wait 5-6 hours. But I'm sure it's possible to put it in shortly after it's happened to start the "drying process".
So there you have it, that's how I saved my water damaged cell phone with rice! I am still smiling about the savings. Have you ever tried this method to save your cell phone or do you know of any other alternatives that are cheap and green? Share your experiences below or if you have any additional tips to offer.
26/08/2013
From Athirah Ibarahim (UNEDITED)
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
Syairazi Sunarto.
He was born on the 8th of June. Born shy, innocent and baby look like. He had been indirectly
trained by his dad since small which explains his multi-talents.
His dad past away when he was only 12 years old.
Since then, he had been acting agressive, repulsive to people, neglecting studies.
But luck was on his side, he was living in a supportive environment(still);
He managed to get through it all.
He become extremely independent and responsible kind of person.
When it comes to family and his love ones.
He become very very protective.
He loves modern gadgets and is good with technology,
He hates wasting time and therefore he is a pro in doing many things at once.
He is good at earning money but dificult in diferentiating between needs and wants.
his points of interest swing continuosly and this what makes him a person of good at anything
but never a master in something.
he can be Unpredictable. or you might feel that he is too complicated to be understood.
He is clever with words which makes him persuades and manipulate people very well.
but I'm clever-er cause i know his weaknesses and what will make him truly upsets. :P
Syairazi Sunarto.
He was born on the 8th of June. Born shy, innocent and baby look like. He had been indirectly
trained by his dad since small which explains his multi-talents.
His dad past away when he was only 12 years old.
Since then, he had been acting agressive, repulsive to people, neglecting studies.
But luck was on his side, he was living in a supportive environment(still);
He managed to get through it all.
He become extremely independent and responsible kind of person.
When it comes to family and his love ones.
He become very very protective.
He loves modern gadgets and is good with technology,
He hates wasting time and therefore he is a pro in doing many things at once.
He is good at earning money but dificult in diferentiating between needs and wants.
his points of interest swing continuosly and this what makes him a person of good at anything
but never a master in something.
he can be Unpredictable. or you might feel that he is too complicated to be understood.
He is clever with words which makes him persuades and manipulate people very well.
but I'm clever-er cause i know his weaknesses and what will make him truly upsets. :P
LACE UP from the Trendsetter
I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor
I had to steal from the store
On nights there wasn't shit to eat and see my best friends go down
So what the fuck you could possibly say to me
The verdict is I'm the truth
You could thank today's jury
If you want to judge you come walk a mile in my chucks
But the road sucks, better lace up, ugck
So I did that, was with that, so I quit that
Told them about my dreams and they laughed but I spit that
Fire, I couldn’t deny
Shut it up ..and still I won’t forget that, fuck you all
And I won’t put that behind me, even though I left the past,
And I'm still the kid now, even though I left the class,
I’m on and they took everything from A to Z to do it,
So everything I’m talking I’ve been doing.
By eighteen I had been to more funerals than a reverend
And right when I felt like I'd give it up look what they sent me
My beautiful baby girl straight out of heaven and I love you girl
But even though It was never part of the plan
People doubted me because of who I am
I hope they understand that at nineteen with the world in my hands
I stepped up and handled that shit like a man
I’ve been hopeless, I’ve been broke, done every drug cept' for coke
So I did that, was with that, so I quit that.
They won't believe you if you don't prove.
Same goes to love, you ain't tellin the truth, you ain't gonna found love.
Here, I'm proving you. It's the truth.
I had to steal from the store
On nights there wasn't shit to eat and see my best friends go down
So what the fuck you could possibly say to me
The verdict is I'm the truth
You could thank today's jury
If you want to judge you come walk a mile in my chucks
But the road sucks, better lace up, ugck
So I did that, was with that, so I quit that
Told them about my dreams and they laughed but I spit that
Fire, I couldn’t deny
Shut it up ..and still I won’t forget that, fuck you all
And I won’t put that behind me, even though I left the past,
And I'm still the kid now, even though I left the class,
I’m on and they took everything from A to Z to do it,
So everything I’m talking I’ve been doing.
By eighteen I had been to more funerals than a reverend
And right when I felt like I'd give it up look what they sent me
My beautiful baby girl straight out of heaven and I love you girl
But even though It was never part of the plan
People doubted me because of who I am
I hope they understand that at nineteen with the world in my hands
I stepped up and handled that shit like a man
I’ve been hopeless, I’ve been broke, done every drug cept' for coke
So I did that, was with that, so I quit that.
They won't believe you if you don't prove.
Same goes to love, you ain't tellin the truth, you ain't gonna found love.
Here, I'm proving you. It's the truth.
18/08/2013
LONDON BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN!
When I was a photographer, I said "A Photo Says A Thousand Words". Let me rephrase it now after all past experience. Photo, Videos or Musics are just a brainwash technique. This anonymous has proven it, and we don't even need to prove what happened to MJ and 9/11 fake crash. Does anyone care if anyone dies? Each death, nobody knows what happened behind it. Still you can't revive anyone from death. Honestly, you can't travel through time. Logically, you could lie and told everyone the world is round and the Sun is Miles away. Someone showed something and wrote it down that sun will be as close to our forehead someday.
And one day, only one truth will come it's the day that we die. The questions asked by the Angel of Death, also the day when everyone will tell the truth not from their mouth. Think about it. So, remember that there's nothing to lose for not being perfect or being a loser. No matter how fast or slow, good or bad, perfect or not... We'll all end up meeting at the finishing line.. Remember the story of a Rabbit racing the Turtle?
Anyway, most nursery rhymes telling me that everybody falls.
Jack and Jill went up the hill, then Jack fell down.
Humpty Dumpty fell from the wall.
London Bridge?
Ring-a-ring o' roses,
A pocket full of posies,
A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
We all fall down.
Ring-a-round the rosie,
A pocket full of posies,
Ashes! Ashes!
We all fall down.
Hush! Hush! Hush! Hush!
We've all tumbled down
And one day, only one truth will come it's the day that we die. The questions asked by the Angel of Death, also the day when everyone will tell the truth not from their mouth. Think about it. So, remember that there's nothing to lose for not being perfect or being a loser. No matter how fast or slow, good or bad, perfect or not... We'll all end up meeting at the finishing line.. Remember the story of a Rabbit racing the Turtle?
Anyway, most nursery rhymes telling me that everybody falls.
Jack and Jill went up the hill, then Jack fell down.
Humpty Dumpty fell from the wall.
London Bridge?
Ring-a-ring o' roses,
A pocket full of posies,
A-tishoo! A-tishoo!
We all fall down.
Ring-a-round the rosie,
A pocket full of posies,
Ashes! Ashes!
We all fall down.
Hush! Hush! Hush! Hush!
We've all tumbled down
05/08/2013
My Soul
Tiada siapa yang dapat meneka
Betapa sakitnya hatiku, akibat terluka,
Tiada siapa yang faham, bahasaku susah mereka faham,
Yang boleh dijawab dalam berpuluh saat.
Mereka perlukan satu jam,
Aku juga jadi tidak faham.
Adakah minda ku terbuka atau ku mempunyai lidah yang tajam.
Semua yang ku katakan telah ku nyatakan
Yang inging ku sampai kan sudah ku sampai kan.
Hanya ingin menunggu mereka hadam.
Dulu aku ramai kawan, sekarang aku hanya sampaikan salam.
Sampaikan pesanan. Aku mempunyai perasaan, juga ada sasaran.
Aku tak perlu berkenalan jika inginkan sex.
Kerna otak ku komplex. Ku melihat semuanya seperti kodex.
They say I'm a player but in the end they said "I've had a great sex"
It's what I do, it's nothing new.
This is me, you're still you.
A boy like me is only few.
I'm happy, hope you're happy too.
Looking for food cause I'm helping them hungry,
I'm starving, confused that I need them.
The thought I got no problem.
Tiada yang faham.
Ada yang coba meneka, bahawa ku tidak gembira.
Mereka tidak tahu, apa yang ku mahu,
Kegembiraan bukan untuk ku, semuanya untuk orang ku, my friends,
keluarga ku, my family,
Dan diri ku sendiri,
Ku hanya ingin bersendiri.
Alhamdulillah ku bisa berdiri dengan sendiri.
Sebelum bercakap, sila cermin diri sendiri.
Thanks for reminding me mummy.
Betapa sakitnya hatiku, akibat terluka,
Tiada siapa yang faham, bahasaku susah mereka faham,
Yang boleh dijawab dalam berpuluh saat.
Mereka perlukan satu jam,
Aku juga jadi tidak faham.
Adakah minda ku terbuka atau ku mempunyai lidah yang tajam.
Semua yang ku katakan telah ku nyatakan
Yang inging ku sampai kan sudah ku sampai kan.
Hanya ingin menunggu mereka hadam.
Dulu aku ramai kawan, sekarang aku hanya sampaikan salam.
Sampaikan pesanan. Aku mempunyai perasaan, juga ada sasaran.
Aku tak perlu berkenalan jika inginkan sex.
Kerna otak ku komplex. Ku melihat semuanya seperti kodex.
They say I'm a player but in the end they said "I've had a great sex"
It's what I do, it's nothing new.
This is me, you're still you.
A boy like me is only few.
I'm happy, hope you're happy too.
Looking for food cause I'm helping them hungry,
I'm starving, confused that I need them.
The thought I got no problem.
Tiada yang faham.
Ada yang coba meneka, bahawa ku tidak gembira.
Mereka tidak tahu, apa yang ku mahu,
Kegembiraan bukan untuk ku, semuanya untuk orang ku, my friends,
keluarga ku, my family,
Dan diri ku sendiri,
Ku hanya ingin bersendiri.
Alhamdulillah ku bisa berdiri dengan sendiri.
Sebelum bercakap, sila cermin diri sendiri.
Thanks for reminding me mummy.
04/08/2013
02/08/2013
01/08/2013
31/07/2013
History Repeats It Self LEARN FROM HISTORY!
Attila himself is said to have claimed the titles "Descendant of the Great Nimrod", and "King of the Huns, the Goths, the Danes, and the Medes" – the last two peoples being mentioned to show the extent of his control over subject nations even on the peripheries of his domain.[52]
Jordanes embellished the report of Priscus, reporting that Attila had possessed the "Holy War Sword of the Scythians", which was given to him by Mars and made him a "prince of the entire world."[53][54]
Attila was the standard source of legitimacy on the European steppe until Genghis Khan. By the end of the 12th century the royal court of Hungary proclaimed their descent from Attila. Lampert of Hersfeld's contemporary chronicles report that shortly before the year 1071, the Sword of Attila had been presented to Otto of Nordheim by the exiled queen of Hungary, Anastasia of Kiev.[55] This sword, a cavalry sabre now in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, appears to be the work of Hungarian goldsmiths of the ninth or tenth century.[56]
Illustration of the meeting between Attila and Pope Leo from the Chronicon Pictum, ca. 1360
Later writers developed the meeting of Leo I and Attila into a pious "fable which has been represented by the pencil of Raphael and the chisel of Algardi",[57] reporting that the Pope, aided by Saint Peter and Saint Paul, convinced Attila to turn away from the city.[58]
According to a version of this legend related in the Chronicon Pictum, a mediaeval Hungarian chronicle, the Pope promised Attila that if he left Rome in peace, one of his successors would receive a holy crown (which has been understood as referring to the Holy Crown of Hungary)
Attila in the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493)
Some histories and chronicles describe him as a great and noble king, and he plays major roles in three Norse sagas: Atlakviða,[59] Völsungasaga,[60] and Atlamál.[61] The Polish Chronicle represents Attila's name as Aquila.[citation needed]
Frutolf of Michelsberg and Otto of Freising pointed out that some songs as "vulgar fables" made Theoderic the Great, Attila and Ermanaric contemporaries, when any reader of Jordanes knew that this was not the case.[62]
In 1812, Ludwig van Beethoven conceived the idea of writing an opera about Attila and approached August von Kotzebue to write the libretto. It was, however, never written.
In World War I, Allied propaganda referred to Germans as the "Huns", based on a 1900 speech by Emperor Wilhelm II praising Attila the Hun's military prowess, according to the Glimpses of World History by Jawaharlal Nehru.[63] Der Spiegel commented on November 6, 1948 that the Sword of Attila was hanging menacingly over Austria.[64]
American writer Cecelia Holland wrote The Death of Attila (1973), a historical novel in which Attila appears as a powerful background figure whose life and death deeply impact the protagonists, a young Hunnish warrior and a Germanic one.
In modern Hungary and in Turkey, "Attila" and its Turkish variation "Atilla" are commonly used as a male first name. In Hungary, several public places are named after Attila; for instance, in Budapest there are 10 Attila Streets, one of which is an important street behind the Buda Castle. When the Turkish Armed Forces invaded Cyprus in 1974, the operations were named after Attila (Atilla I and Atilla II).[65]
The 1954 Universal International film Sign of the Pagan starred Jack Palance as Attila.
Jordanes embellished the report of Priscus, reporting that Attila had possessed the "Holy War Sword of the Scythians", which was given to him by Mars and made him a "prince of the entire world."[53][54]
Attila was the standard source of legitimacy on the European steppe until Genghis Khan. By the end of the 12th century the royal court of Hungary proclaimed their descent from Attila. Lampert of Hersfeld's contemporary chronicles report that shortly before the year 1071, the Sword of Attila had been presented to Otto of Nordheim by the exiled queen of Hungary, Anastasia of Kiev.[55] This sword, a cavalry sabre now in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, appears to be the work of Hungarian goldsmiths of the ninth or tenth century.[56]
Illustration of the meeting between Attila and Pope Leo from the Chronicon Pictum, ca. 1360
Later writers developed the meeting of Leo I and Attila into a pious "fable which has been represented by the pencil of Raphael and the chisel of Algardi",[57] reporting that the Pope, aided by Saint Peter and Saint Paul, convinced Attila to turn away from the city.[58]
According to a version of this legend related in the Chronicon Pictum, a mediaeval Hungarian chronicle, the Pope promised Attila that if he left Rome in peace, one of his successors would receive a holy crown (which has been understood as referring to the Holy Crown of Hungary)
Attila in the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493)
Some histories and chronicles describe him as a great and noble king, and he plays major roles in three Norse sagas: Atlakviða,[59] Völsungasaga,[60] and Atlamál.[61] The Polish Chronicle represents Attila's name as Aquila.[citation needed]
Frutolf of Michelsberg and Otto of Freising pointed out that some songs as "vulgar fables" made Theoderic the Great, Attila and Ermanaric contemporaries, when any reader of Jordanes knew that this was not the case.[62]
In 1812, Ludwig van Beethoven conceived the idea of writing an opera about Attila and approached August von Kotzebue to write the libretto. It was, however, never written.
In World War I, Allied propaganda referred to Germans as the "Huns", based on a 1900 speech by Emperor Wilhelm II praising Attila the Hun's military prowess, according to the Glimpses of World History by Jawaharlal Nehru.[63] Der Spiegel commented on November 6, 1948 that the Sword of Attila was hanging menacingly over Austria.[64]
American writer Cecelia Holland wrote The Death of Attila (1973), a historical novel in which Attila appears as a powerful background figure whose life and death deeply impact the protagonists, a young Hunnish warrior and a Germanic one.
In modern Hungary and in Turkey, "Attila" and its Turkish variation "Atilla" are commonly used as a male first name. In Hungary, several public places are named after Attila; for instance, in Budapest there are 10 Attila Streets, one of which is an important street behind the Buda Castle. When the Turkish Armed Forces invaded Cyprus in 1974, the operations were named after Attila (Atilla I and Atilla II).[65]
The 1954 Universal International film Sign of the Pagan starred Jack Palance as Attila.
Jim Carey on Eternal Sunshine
Hey, hey, don't even know what's in my head anymore tho
Uh, figured out I ain't gonna go to college, Lee Corso
Fuckin' girls, but I never kept the door closed
Want you all to hear the way I put it in her torso
I ain't normal, I'm clinically insane
I guess it's the result of drugs that enterin' my brain
All of a sudden, every legend keep on mentionin' my name
All that does is show me that my life will never be the same
Police tryna to figure out how to get me locked up
I tell those cops suck dog nuts
Arrivin' to the party in a chariot
Lookin' for a scary bitch that I can pop her cherry pit
I'm very sick, yes very ill
Eternal Sunshine, Jim Carey feel
At the amusement park scared of heights, ferris wheel
Double dare me to kill?
Got some soul like De La do
They say I'm new, it's nothing but some deja-vu
Everywhere you go these people hate on you, deja-vu, deja-vu
Wind chimes, sick rhymes, been high on this incline
Tryna get my money stackin' tall, 6'9''
Have some caviar, sip wine
Sacrifice insanity, sacrifice normal
Purpose is for people in the plural
Form never formal, an art form, not a mural
Work 4 bars that are tighter than your corn rows
See a girl that's lookin' horny in the 4th row
Ha, I just put it in her mouth, ortho-
Dontist, manipulatin' phonics, put em into sonnets
Let me put you on this nastier than Nas is
Bubonic plague, bacteria that's tryna to find a way
Spread, Like yolk from a broken egg
Talkin' shit? You just diggin' your grave
Hypothetically of dope, I kick incredibly
Potentially could be the remedy for happiness without the ecstasy
No methamphetamines, hot, 110 degrees
Visually stunnin', gotta see it on the LED
When I was 17 I thought I had it figured out
Now I see what it's about, went in down a different route
It's crucial, 3 new schools, life with a spoonful
Of sugar, yea I need my medicine
Fuckin Mary Poppins, gotta treat her like the president
Represent all these fuckin' people that I never met
Some expect me to be the greatest ever
Hear me on the radio, shit'll change forever
Now I'm just a pop sensation, fuck your expectations
I'mma be the best, have some patience
Thought that it was great, then poof!
It was nothing but some deja vu
Maybe just a nice cold brew, what's a beer
That's the devil in my ear, I been sober a fuckin' year
And that fucker still talks to me he's all I can fuckin' hear
Marshall, come on we'll watch the game, it's the Cowboys and Buccaneers
And maybe if I just drink half I'll be half buzzed
For half of the time, who's the mastermind behind that little line
With that kind of rationale man I got half a mind
To have another half of glass of wine, sound asinine
Yeah I know, but I never had no problem with alcohol
Ouch, look out for the wall, aim for the couch - I'm 'bout to fall
I missed the couch and down I go lookin' like a bouncy ball
Shit musta knocked me out cause I ain't feel the ground at all
Wow, what the fuck happened last night, where am I
Man, fuck am I hungover and goddamn I
Got a headache, shit half a Vicodin, why can't I
All systems ready for take off, please stand by
'm withholding my anger
Though I'd like to be the strangler
Of this punk ass little pussy's puny neck
It's my right to insist
That he acknowledge my existence
But he just displays complete lack of respect
That's what he says to himself
As he uses magazines to trash me
As he sits with both feet up at his desk
Smokes a bag of his weed
And starts imagining things
And he just can't see that he's manically depressed
And in his jealousy and envy
It just whirls him in a frenzy
As he turns on MTV and sees my face
He don't exist in this world
So he just twists and he twirls
Spirals and spins till he hurls himself into rage
And it's destroying him slowly
Cause he does not even know me
Even though he sees me everywhere he goes
So he just tortures himself
He has no fortune and wealth
So he extorts someone else to get his dough
And now he's acting like a bully
So he tries to push and pull me
But he knows that he can't fool me so he's mad
He has no choice but to scream
And raise his voice up at me
Cause it annoys him to see that I ain't scared
Now I'm not trying to make no more enemies
No more unfortunately
There's so many other motherfuckers that just are
They just keep pounding at me
Now that I'm down with 50
Suddenly now I got beef with this faggot Ja' [laughter]
But his ass is such a puppet
Irv could shove his whole hand up it
And just make him say what he wants him to say
But Suge has Irv's on a string
And Irv's so nervous that he
Says anything to this man to keep him at bay
So now Ja thinks that he's so tough
And Murder Inc.'s the big bad wolf
And they go huff and puff and blow our label down
But our building's made out of bricks
So you ain't taking out shit
And dawg you just did a song with Bobby Brown
So now you try to pull a race card
And it backfires in your face hard
Cause you know we don't play that black and white shit
Plus this stylist that you fucked
When you was ecstasied up
Was just a man who's dressed up as a white bitch
When you were given Lemons, just make a lemonade out of it and drink it. Don't sell it.
And I'ma only sucker punch or swing without warning
And swing to knock somebody's fucking head off
Cause I know, when they get up, I won't get a chance to let off
Another punch, I'm punk-rock, no one's punk
Don't give a fuck, white Pac, so much spunk
When I was little I knew I would blow up
And sell a mil or grow up to be Attila
Go nuts and be a killer
I Approved This
By Fynn Jamal.
I didn't know who she is but it's Syairazi Approved.
I didn't know who she is but it's Syairazi Approved.
Untung budak2 sekarang.
zaman aku sekolah dulu--
kalau tak buat kerja sekolah--
memang kena tampor ustazah.
kena setepek "pemalas" depan kelas. depan budak2 lelaki dalam bilik darjah. kena sound "simpan2 lah bodoh tu, pakai hari lain", "punyalah banyak untung jadi orang pandai, kenapa awak masih nak pilih jadi budak main2?"
untung budak sekarang.
tak buat kerja sekolah--
kena halau keluar kelas--
anak balik ngadu kat mak bapak--
mak bapak tolong saman cikgu.
pergh.
untung budak sekarang.
untung gila.
hmm.
sekarang aku faham kenapew budark2 sekawang tak tawu ejew.
pemalas.
dah lah pemalas nak buat kerja sekolah;
pastu pemalas reka alasan--
otak termati--
tak kreatif.
pendidikan percuma sampai phd pun tak guna kalau ada mak bapak yang hantar anak pergi sekolah HANYA sebab tak mampu bayar orang gaji jagakan anak2 mereka.
SEBAB bagi mak bapak jenis begini--
cikgu itu babysitter.
tukang jaga anak dia masa dia tak ada.
pengganti ibubapa--
pemegang amanah mereka dalam mendidik anak2 mereka.
eleh.
pemegang amanah konon.
dalam bahasa tersirat--
tempat tuding.
itu sebenarnya.
anak perangai bangsat--
salah kawan2 anak.
anak bodoh--
salah cikgu.
anak kurang ajar--
salah persekitaran.
salah semua orang.
kecuali mak bapak hebat semua ini tadi.
hish.
marah.
rasa marah pada jenis ibubapa begini.
terima kasih abah,
sebab bantai sebat aku macam aku rekrut askar dia.
walau jiran2 suruh guna psikologi jadah,
abah aku tetap dengan cara dia.
balik sekolah--
spot check buku.
seminggu sekali--
spot check kat cikgu.
aku pernah remaja.
aku pun pernah poyo menggelabah benci abah sebab abah aku tak macam mak bapak orang lain yang guna kekdah berborak dari hati ke hati jenis jadi bespren dengan anak.
siapa tak nak mak abah cool?
kan?
tapi sekarang ini aku sedar--
kalau abah buat gitu--
memang aku tak jadi manusia.
kemungkinan aku jadi laknat tu ada.
aku berterima kasih untuk setiap birat badan aku yang menjadikan aku manusia.
betullah kata orang--
if your child hates you at their adolescent years--
be calm;
you are doing it right.
dear parents,
nak jadi bestpren anak--
ada cara.
enabling mistakes they make--
is NOT one of them.
30/07/2013
In My Shoes
Lately I've been hard to reach, I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world where they can be alone
Are you calling me? Are you trying to get through?
Are you reaching out for me, like I'm reaching out for you?
I'm just so fuckin' depressed, I just can't seem to get out this slump
If I could just get over this hump
But I need something to pull me out this dump,
I took my bruises, took my lumps
Fell down and I got right back up
But I need that spark to get psyched back up
In order for me to pick the mic back up
I don't know how or why or when I ended up in this position I'm in
I'm starting to feel decent again
So I decided just to pick this pen
Up and try to make an attempt to vent
But I just can't admit
Or come to grips with the fact that I may be done with rap
I need a new outlet, and I know some shit's so hard to swallow
But I just can't sit back and wallow
In my own sorrow
But I know one fact I'll be one tough act to follow
One tough act to follow
I'll be one tough act to follow
Here today, gone tomorrow
But you'd have to walk a thousand miles
In my shoes, just to see
What it's like, to be me
I'll be you, let's trade shoes
Just to see what it'd be like to
Feel your pain, you feel mine
Go inside each other's minds
Just to see what we find
Look at shit through each other's eyes
But don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful, oh
They can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you
So don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful
Oh, they can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you, yeah, so...
I think I'm starting to lose my sense of humor
Everything is so tense and gloom
I almost feel like I gotta check the temperature in the room
Just as soon as I walk in
It's like all eyes on me
So I try to avoid any eye contact
'cause if I do that then it opens a door for conversation
Like I want that... I'm not looking for extra attention
I just want to be just like you
Blend in with the rest of the room
Maybe just point me to the closest restroom
I don't need no fucking man servant
Trying to follow me around and wipe my ass
Laugh at every single joke I crack
And half of them ain't even funny like
"Ha!, Marshall you're so funny man, you should be a comedian, god damn"
Unfortunately I am, but I just hide behind the tears of a clown
So why don't you all sit down?
Listen to the tale I'm about to tell
Hell, we don't gotta trade our shoes
And you ain't gotta walk no thousand miles
But don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful
Oh they can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you so
Don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful
Oh they can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you so
Nobody asked for life to deal us
With these bullshit hands we're dealt
We gotta take these cards ourselves
And flip them, don't expect no help
Now I could have either just
Sat on my ass and pissed and moaned
Or take this situation in which I'm placed in
And get up and get my own
I was never the type of kid
To wait by the door and pack his bags
Who sat on the porch and hoped and prayed
For a dad to show up who never did
I just wanted to fit in
At every single place
Every school I went
I dreamed of being that cool kid
Even if it meant acting stupid
Aunt Edna always told me "Keep makin' that face it'll get stuck like that"
Meanwhile I'm just standin' there
Holdin' my tongue tryna talk like this
'Til I stuck my tongue on that frozen stop sign pole at 8 years old
I learned my lesson then cause I wasn't tryna impress my friends no more
But I already told you my whole life story
Not just based on my description
'cause where you see it from where you're sitting
Is probably 110% different
I guess we would have to walk a mile
In each other's shoes, at least
What size you wear? I wear tens
Let's see if you can fit your feet
Lately I've been hard to reach, I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world where they can be alone...
So are you calling me, are you trying to get through, oh?
Are you reaching out for me, like I'm reaching out for you?
So oh oh
Yea... To my babies. Stay strong.
Daddy will be home soon
And to the rest of the world, god gave you the shoes
That fit you, so put 'em on and wear 'em
And be yourself, man, be proud of who you are
Even if it sounds corny,
Don't ever let anyone tell you, you ain't beautiful, so...
Everybody has a private world where they can be alone
Are you calling me? Are you trying to get through?
Are you reaching out for me, like I'm reaching out for you?
I'm just so fuckin' depressed, I just can't seem to get out this slump
If I could just get over this hump
But I need something to pull me out this dump,
I took my bruises, took my lumps
Fell down and I got right back up
But I need that spark to get psyched back up
In order for me to pick the mic back up
I don't know how or why or when I ended up in this position I'm in
I'm starting to feel decent again
So I decided just to pick this pen
Up and try to make an attempt to vent
But I just can't admit
Or come to grips with the fact that I may be done with rap
I need a new outlet, and I know some shit's so hard to swallow
But I just can't sit back and wallow
In my own sorrow
But I know one fact I'll be one tough act to follow
One tough act to follow
I'll be one tough act to follow
Here today, gone tomorrow
But you'd have to walk a thousand miles
In my shoes, just to see
What it's like, to be me
I'll be you, let's trade shoes
Just to see what it'd be like to
Feel your pain, you feel mine
Go inside each other's minds
Just to see what we find
Look at shit through each other's eyes
But don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful, oh
They can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you
So don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful
Oh, they can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you, yeah, so...
I think I'm starting to lose my sense of humor
Everything is so tense and gloom
I almost feel like I gotta check the temperature in the room
Just as soon as I walk in
It's like all eyes on me
So I try to avoid any eye contact
'cause if I do that then it opens a door for conversation
Like I want that... I'm not looking for extra attention
I just want to be just like you
Blend in with the rest of the room
Maybe just point me to the closest restroom
I don't need no fucking man servant
Trying to follow me around and wipe my ass
Laugh at every single joke I crack
And half of them ain't even funny like
"Ha!, Marshall you're so funny man, you should be a comedian, god damn"
Unfortunately I am, but I just hide behind the tears of a clown
So why don't you all sit down?
Listen to the tale I'm about to tell
Hell, we don't gotta trade our shoes
And you ain't gotta walk no thousand miles
But don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful
Oh they can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you so
Don't let 'em say you ain't beautiful
Oh they can all get fucked.
Just stay true to you so
Nobody asked for life to deal us
With these bullshit hands we're dealt
We gotta take these cards ourselves
And flip them, don't expect no help
Now I could have either just
Sat on my ass and pissed and moaned
Or take this situation in which I'm placed in
And get up and get my own
I was never the type of kid
To wait by the door and pack his bags
Who sat on the porch and hoped and prayed
For a dad to show up who never did
I just wanted to fit in
At every single place
Every school I went
I dreamed of being that cool kid
Even if it meant acting stupid
Aunt Edna always told me "Keep makin' that face it'll get stuck like that"
Meanwhile I'm just standin' there
Holdin' my tongue tryna talk like this
'Til I stuck my tongue on that frozen stop sign pole at 8 years old
I learned my lesson then cause I wasn't tryna impress my friends no more
But I already told you my whole life story
Not just based on my description
'cause where you see it from where you're sitting
Is probably 110% different
I guess we would have to walk a mile
In each other's shoes, at least
What size you wear? I wear tens
Let's see if you can fit your feet
Lately I've been hard to reach, I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world where they can be alone...
So are you calling me, are you trying to get through, oh?
Are you reaching out for me, like I'm reaching out for you?
So oh oh
Yea... To my babies. Stay strong.
Daddy will be home soon
And to the rest of the world, god gave you the shoes
That fit you, so put 'em on and wear 'em
And be yourself, man, be proud of who you are
Even if it sounds corny,
Don't ever let anyone tell you, you ain't beautiful, so...
"Weatherman"
So you think you've been through it all
But I can't help but wonder now
Yesterday I found my worst regret
I'll hide it away so no one ever knows
I'm dying...
I'm trying to leave
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on
Every now and then I feel the end of us
I never meant to say I'm sorry
And I'm not sad to see you go
We're human shapes burned on concrete walls
These days the sun don't shine here anymore
I'm dying... (I find it pulling at me, a sea of troubles drowning)
I'm trying to leave (It's such a shame to feel you drifting)
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on
Every now and then I feel the end of us
I love the way you breathe inside my head
But something's gotta change, I'm barely holding on
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on
Every now and then I feel the end of us
I love the way you breathe inside my head
But something's gotta change, I'm barely holding on
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on (I find it pulling at me, a sea of troubles drowning)
Every now and then I feel the end of us (It's such a shame to feel you drifting)
I love the way you breathe inside my head (I find it pulling at me, a sea of troubles drowning)
But something's gotta change, I'm barely holding on (It's such a shame to feel you drifting)
I'm barely holding on
I'm barely holding on
But I can't help but wonder now
Yesterday I found my worst regret
I'll hide it away so no one ever knows
I'm dying...
I'm trying to leave
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on
Every now and then I feel the end of us
I never meant to say I'm sorry
And I'm not sad to see you go
We're human shapes burned on concrete walls
These days the sun don't shine here anymore
I'm dying... (I find it pulling at me, a sea of troubles drowning)
I'm trying to leave (It's such a shame to feel you drifting)
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on
Every now and then I feel the end of us
I love the way you breathe inside my head
But something's gotta change, I'm barely holding on
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on
Every now and then I feel the end of us
I love the way you breathe inside my head
But something's gotta change, I'm barely holding on
Let me slip away, I'm barely holding on (I find it pulling at me, a sea of troubles drowning)
Every now and then I feel the end of us (It's such a shame to feel you drifting)
I love the way you breathe inside my head (I find it pulling at me, a sea of troubles drowning)
But something's gotta change, I'm barely holding on (It's such a shame to feel you drifting)
I'm barely holding on
I'm barely holding on
28/07/2013
Vape Review
Atmos Raw – First Place
The device at the top of our list alphabetically also happens to be at the top of the ratings. Of all the pens we tested, the Atmos Raw was the only one to rate a perfect score – almost unanimous 5s all across the board. It had the easiest pull and clearest taste, with one judge even commenting that it was “the closest a pen has come yet to doing a dab.” The fact that you can use it for flowers as well as concentrates without having to change the tank makes it one of the most versatile units. Our only criticism was that the power button was a little too stealthy – it’s more difficult to locate than those on other pens. All things considered, though, we felt this was the best-quality product we tested.
Materials: Aluminum and stainless steel
Heating: Stainless steel coil; 375°F to 450°F
For use with: Flowers, concentrates, glycerin (with separate attachment)
Kit includes: Standard battery unit; ceramic-lined tank; rubber mouthpiece with ceramic filter; USB charger and AC adapter; packing/dabbing tool; cleaning brush; two replacement coils (Optimus glycerin tank sold separately)
Website: atmosraw.com
Price: $189.95
Rating: 5
ThermoVape – Second Place
The Thermovape by Thermo Essence came with so many different attachments in so many different kit variations that it was very confusing trying to figure out which pieces were meant to be used in what ways. However, all of the modular variations are based on a single battery/body unit (which comes in either black or white) and made from the same materials, so we only need to provide one set of stats. All of the kits come with the base unit as well as batteries, chargers and adapters. The only difference among the sets are the chamber modules and mouthpieces, which are all available as conversion kits as well (so you don’t need to rebuy the base unit).
Let’s break down the various options: The T1 kit is for use with flowers and comes with a wide metal chamber with a steel bowl attached to the top, a screw-on metal lid and a small plastic mouthpiece. The Evolution is also for use with flowers and includes a different heating unit, a thin metal convection cartridge, a small rubber gasket, a plastic insulating sleeve (which includes a tiny radial air deflector) and a mouthpiece. The Revolution kit is for use with concentrates and comes with a small plastic mouthpiece and a thin, cylindrical steel chamber that “revolves” to reveal an opening into which you place your concentrate. When it’s attached to the body, the device resembles a screwdriver. Other components available include the Liquid Conversion Kit (for use with glycerin), the Dart (Direct Application and Reloading Tool, for use with concentrates), the Pure Flow Filter tip (for Revolution), the Smooth Flow Moisture Conditioner tip (for T1), a glass adapter hose, extended mouthpieces, Tru-Flow UFO mouthpieces ... like we said, it gets pretty complicated. But you don’t need to concern yourself with any of these advanced options if you prefer not to; simply buy one of the main kits and you’re good to go.
Regardless of which kit you get, this is a top-notch product. It’s very easy to load, easy to clean (either by boiling or by soaking in rubbing alcohol and then rinsing with warm water) and easy to activate. The Thermovape includes clear, simple directions, and there’s also a series of instructional videos online. In addition, all of the materials are 100 percent medical-grade (the company states that user safety is its top priority) and, unlike all of the other devices we tested, 100 percent designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA – something that mattered a lot to us. Sure, it’s not as thin as the standard pens (stealth was the only category it lost points in), and it takes a few seconds longer to get going, and one judge even claimed that his hit tasted a little like popcorn, but so what? We love popcorn ... and we love the Thermovape.
Materials: Aerospace-grade, cold-finished aluminum; lead-free, nickel-plated brass; FDA-approved Delrin plastic polymer
Heating: Wire; ceramic; aluminum and brass housing; 420°F
For use with: T1, Evolution: flowers; Revolution: concentrates; glycerin (with conversion kit)
Kit includes: Body; four “Tenergy” RCR123a batteries; battery charger; car adapter; wall adapter
Website: thermovape.com
Price: Revolution, $149.99; Evolution, $154.99; T1, $199.99
Rating: 4.5
G Pen – Third Place (Tie)
Tying for third place (with the Trippy Stix) is the G Pen by Grenco Science. Though it’s a standard pen, it’s not interchangeable with other brands’ components, as the threading on the battery unit and charger are different. The tank uses a wick and coil cartomizer and holds about two grams of concentrate solution (around 400 puffs). The G Pen’s packaging is truly baller – especially the carrying case, which (unlike the larger zipper cases that come with most standard pens) is actually a small cigarette-style case. It’s also FDA-registered, pulls great and delivers a very smooth, tasteful hit. Definitely one of the top-of-the-line pens available.
Note: Grenco Science has a new unit coming out called the G Tank, which is made entirely from stainless steel and glass, with two separate vape chambers, a nail for dabbing and another for vaporizing essential oils.
Materials: Stainless steel casing; glass and copper accents; ceramic bowl
Heating: Inert-nickel/aluminum-alloy coil
For use with: Concentrates, glycerin
Kit includes: Standard battery unit; standard tank with window; dabbing tool; plastic mouthpiece; USB charger and AC adapter; two concentrate jars; one-year warranty (carrying case sold separately)
Website: grencoscience.com
Price: G Pen only, $60; G Box kit, $100
Rating: 4
Trippy Stix – Third Place (Tie)
Trippy Stix calls itself the “world’s first no-cartridge vaporizer” and says it delivers 800 puffs per charge. We didn’t have the wherewithal to test that claim, but we did determine that it had a clean dry-burn, was easy to fill and hit great (“as strong as a dab,” one tester said). It also features an auto shut-off after seven seconds, which is good because it seemed to get hotter than some of the other standard pens. It’s also US-owned and -assembled (though still manufactured in China) and SGS-certified, and it comes with a staggering variety of options, including regular and digital versions, three different tanks, and a whopping 13 color options – which gave it top ratings for versatility. Stands alongside the G Pen (with which it tied for third place) as one of the better standard pens.
Materials: Stainless steel casing
Heating: Nickel (80%) and chrome (20%); 275°F to 300°F
For use with: Concentrates, glycerin
Kit includes: Standard battery unit; tapered chamber; two tank tips; plastic mouthpiece; USB charger (cartomizer tank, window tank, and clip cap all sold separately)
Website: trippystix.com
Price: $112 to $150
Rating: 4
Atmos Thermo
While this device scored high on stealth – it was one of the smallest pens of the bunch – it lost points in the versatility and refill categories, as the tank is plastic and the top isn’t removable. The only way to fill it is to inject liquid concentrate through a tiny hole at the top, and there’s no refill bottle supplied to do that. Maybe instead of a second pen – the kit comes with two – they should have included the refill bottle (it’s sold separately). Nevertheless, if you do manage to get it filled, it’s a solid unit that delivers discreetly.
Note: Be on the lookout for the two latest Atmos models for thin to waxy concentrates, which hit the market around the time this article went to press: the Nail, which offers three vaping options, and the Nuke, a twin-tank version of the Thermo with a switch that lets you activate either tank separately or both together for a “power hit.”
Materials: Aluminum and stainless steel casing
Heating: Atomizer
For use with: Glycerin only
Kit includes: Two battery units; two cartridges; USB charger (refill bottle sold separately)
Website: atmosrx.com
Price: $159.95
Rating: 3
CANNAcig Vapor Inhaler
Coming in at the size of a typical cigarette, the Cannacig is about as stealthy as you can get. Like the Atmos V2, it comes two per kit. It has no power button – all you need to do to activate it is suck. It also scored high marks on ease of refill, since you merely have to dab your concentrate onto the cotton polyfill inside the mouthpiece and pop the tip back on. On the downside, using cotton as a filler material isn’t necessarily the healthiest way to go, and the glowing red LED tip ain’t exactly stealthy. Plus, as several judges pointed out, you can actually taste the cotton; some testers even felt the hit tasted “harsh.”
Materials: Stainless steel casing; cotton polyfill
Heating: Titanium atomizer; 230°F to 420°F
For use with: Concentrates, glycerin
Kit includes: Two battery units; two heating units; two tips/cartridges; USB charger; seven-day money-back guarantee; one-year warranty
Website: vinhaler.com
Price: $99.95
Rating: 3
Elevape
Unlike many standard devices, the Elevape’s tank is in its mouthpiece, which is filled with glycerin – making it visible and therefore a bit less stealthy. While it employs the standard battery unit, the Elevape also features an added LCD screen with a battery meter and digital counter that tells you how many hits you’ve taken since the last charge (the company claims 150 to 200 puffs per charge). It also features a unique battery management system with “dosage control” that automatically shuts off the heating element after ten seconds, making larger hits impossible. This is a glycerin-only device, so it lost points for versatility, and some judges said it “felt cheap” and that the hits had a “plastic taste.” Add to this the fact that it comes with no accessories except the charger, and this was not one of our high scorers.
Materials: Stainless steel, nickel-plated brass
Heating: Titanium alloy, ceramic
For use with: Glycerin only
Kit includes: tank/tip; standard heating unit; standard battery unit with LCD digital readout; USB charger; carrying case
Website: ipuffusa.com
Price: $139.99
Rating: 3
Eureka
The
Eureka features a slightly different battery unit, but it’s still
compatible with standard attachments. The cartridges are aluminum
stuffed with cotton polyfill, not unlike the Cannacig. The Eureka
delivered smooth, monster hits (up to 650 per charge), but the taste and
smell of burning cotton was undeniable. Some judges felt the cone
sheath was an unnecessary part and that the cartridge filter was a bit
difficult to remove for refill. Overall, this pen scored high in the
“high” category and around average in most others.Materials: Stainless steel casing; aluminum cartridge; cotton polyfill; porcelain filter Heating: Stainless steel and ceramic; 375°F to 450°F
For use with: Glycerin, concentrates
Kit includes: Battery unit; cone sheath; USB charger and AC adapter; three-year warranty (cartridge sold separately)
Website: facebook.com/eureka.vapor
Price: Kit-$80; cartridge-$65. Available only at dispensaries in California
Rating: 3.5
Fusion Osmosis
This is a solid, durable device with an excellent heating unit and a clip cap that makes it look more like a regular pen. Also, the tank and sheath both have windows that allow you to see how much concentrate is left inside without opening it up. At the same time, the Fusion Osmosis lost points because it’s glycerin-only, and the cartridge/tank doesn’t even come with the kit – you have to buy it prefilled from a dispensary. You can also fill it yourself, but the tiny plastic lid is a pain to remove and is easily lost. Some of the testers thought the glycerin supplied had a sweet, fruity flavor, while others said it tasted awful – like a magic marker or “bad Chinese food.”
Materials: Stainless steel and aluminum casing; plastic cartridge and mouthpiece
Heating: Steel atomizer; 350°F to 390°F
For use with: Glycerin only
Kit includes: Standard battery unit; standard tank sheath with window; USB charger; clip cap; carrying case (plastic Tankomizer glycerin tank/ cartridges with window and attached mouthpiece sold separately at dispensaries)
Website: fusionpvinc.com
Price: $149.95
Rating: 3
Hydrovape
The creators of the Hydrovape (Super-dragon Group UK) make a lot of unique claims. They say they own the only true patent for the technology and that all other standard devices are knock-offs. They say their new atomizer has zero toxins and creates the “only true, clean” vapor hit. They even claim they’ve received “five International Gold Medals for Best Invention.” We don’t know about any of that; what we do know is that the Hydrovape works nearly as well as the G Pen (which it’s almost identical to). Also, unlike all the other standard pens we tested, it comes with a screen so you can vape flowers, as well as a squeeze bottle for refilling the tank with liquid concentrate. And, for what it’s worth, the Hydrovape has been approved by SGS (the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company), according to its creators. All in all, not a bad deal in our book.
Materials: Aluminum-alloy casing
Heating: Wire; 350°F to 390°F
For use with: Flowers, concentrates
Kit includes: Standard battery unit; standard tank with window; clip cap; USB charger and AC adapter; squeeze bottle for refills; one screen; carrying case
Website: hydrovapepens.com
Price: $80 to $100
Rating: 3.5
Omicron Persei
The Persei delivered the biggest hits of all the models we tested – by far. It comes with a lifetime warranty, which is impressive compared to the one- to three-year guarantees most other pens offer. By switching from the two small batteries to the larger one, you can go from 3.7 to 6 volts (though why that’s necessary, we’re not sure). You also have the option of switching to a double-barrel cartridge cap, though that too seems unnecessary as well as a bit braggadocious – especially considering that we could get only one of the barrels to fire. Unfortunately, its larger size and conspicuous appearance made it one of the lowest scorers in the stealth category. But the biggest problem with this device is the lack of a sheath to enclose the cartridges, as they become scalding hot when used and a few of our judges actually burned their hands while testing it. Handle this one with caution!
Materials: Rubber mouthpiece; ceramic bowl; silica wick; food-grade seals and laser welds
Heating: Nichrome wire; 440°F
For use with: Concentrates
Kit includes: Body unit; single and double cartridge caps; two cartridges; two mouthpieces; steel refill funnel; one 18650 ion battery; two 18350 batteries; battery charger; lifetime limited warranty
Website: omicronvaporizer.com
Price: $199.99
Rating: 3
Omicron V2
Manufactured by Utopia Planitia Technologies (formerly THC Scientific), Omicron gets props for being pioneers of the vapor pen industry (and for the cool Futurama references in their company/device names). Omicron has a few portable vaporizers on the market, none of which use the standard battery/tank system. Instead, their batteries are removable, and a full charge can reportedly last up to a week. The V2 uses a thinner metal cartomizer cartridge instead of a tank, and it also gets points for including a steel funnel that you can use to melt down concentrates and fill the cartridge – an accessory no other pen we tested had. There are a few other accessories available separately, including the HVD upgrade (which is waterproof and more durable and allows you to use your V2 at a different voltage or as a mini-unit), a variety of colored mouthpieces, and the Hammer – a heat-wand attachment that can be used in place of a lighter or blowtorch when smoking concentrates from a nail or bowl. Our verdict: one of the better vapes around.
Materials: Aircraft-grade aluminum casing and mouthpiece
Heating: Nichrome wire; 400°F to 440°F
For use with: Concentrates; glycerin (unit sold separately)
Kit includes: Battery unit; mouthpiece; two 3.7-volt batteries; cartridge; steel fill funnel; battery charger; carrying case; limited lifetime warranty (HDV upgrade sold separately)
Website: omicronvaporizer.com
Price: $129.99
Rating: 3.5
Pax
The Pax is unlike any of the other devices we tested, both in design and appearance. It has a very cool, space-age look – more like an iPod than a pen. Plus it has no tank; instead, it uses an “oven” chamber with a magnetic lid that’s super-easy to open and close, and a steel screen that can be packed just like a regular bowl. The downside to the magnetic lid is that it isn’t airtight, so concentrates can easily leak out through the seam. It also features a retractable mouthpiece that doubles as the power switch; it’s a bit tricky to master at first, but incredibly stealthy. The Pax has three heat settings, which can be adjusted with a button underneath the mouthpiece, and you can check the battery life just by shaking it. The manufacturer, Ploom (a company based in San Francisco), says the Pax has been extensively lab-tested and is consistent with FDA guidelines. As the highest-priced unit of all the ones we rated, it loses points for affordability, but overall, it’s a sleek, solid device that delivers smooth, stealthy hits. We believe it’s worth the cash (assuming you have it). Comes in black, blue, or purple.
Materials: Anodized aluminum casing; laser-welded, surgical-grade, stainless-steel vapor path and components; highest-quality food-safe plastic
Heating: Ceramic; three settings (low 370°F, medium 390°F, high 410°F)
For use with: Flowers, concentrates
Kit includes: Unit; pop-out mouthpiece; charging cord and stand
Website: vaporstore.com
Price: $249.99
Rating: 4
Stok
We barely tested the Stok vape pen, for two reasons: First, the odor and amount of smoke that the heating element gave off during the dry-burn were unappealing; and second, the first time we attempted to load it, the bowl snapped in half. Since we were only supplied with one solo unit and no backup, and since we felt this product may have been poorly constructed (it’s a standard pen but had a somewhat sketchy-looking seal at the bottom of the unit), we were reluctant to smoke from it, frankly. We could be totally wrong – it might have been just one defective unit – but considering that we were trying to judge it from the perspective of the average buyer taking it straight from the box, we felt that we had to give it a low rating. Sorry, guys.
Materials: Polypropylene casing
Heating: Nichrome and ceramic, 440°F
For use with: Concentrates, glycerin
Kit includes: Two standard battery units; two standard tanks with window; two plastic mouthpieces; two tank/tips; two clip caps; USB charger and AC adapter; 1 Skilletool; carrying case
Website: stokusa.com
Price: Solo kit, $85; Dual kit, $170; Pro kit, $250
Rating: 1.5
Vaped Luxury Extract Vaporizer
Yet another standard pen, this one put out by Vaped Inc. (from the Bay area). Unlike most other standard devices, however, it includes a car charger as well as a dab tool, comfy metal mouthpiece and lots of other accessories. It has a super-hot/bright heating unit that produced a clean dry-burn and a great hit. But it did smell a bit like a toaster, and one judge thought it delivered something of a metallic taste. Also, we felt that it was a little over-branded – having so many logos on it killed some of the stealth aspect. Still, this is a pretty decent vaporizer for the money.
Materials: N/A
Heating: N/A
For use with: Concentrates, glycerin
Kit includes: Standard battery unit with LCD digital readout; one rubber mouthpiece; one chrome mouthpiece; cap clip; standard tank with window; tapered sheath/bong adapter; stainless-steel cartridge; dab tool; USB charger with AC and car adapters; carrying case; one-year warranty
Website: ruvaped.com
Price: $129
Rating: 4
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