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Second only to perhaps Mardi Gras, Spring Break is one of the hottest, most debauchery-filled holidays (holi-weeks?) of the year. Unlike Mardi Gras, however, you’re less likely to face an onslaught of  old-lady-gone-wild fun bags in your face, because Spring break is much more a college holiday. Thank god.

1) Cancun, Mexico

The omnipotent ruler of Spring Break destinations is in Cancun, Mexico. The hottest college kids will be tanned and toned and ready to party, and you will, at some point, probably find yourself in the middle of a Girls Gone Wild taping.

Downside: Being in Mexico, there is always a chance that you’ll be caught in the middle of a drug lord shoot out or corrupt police abduction.

2) Cozumel, Mexico

If you’re looking for a more relaxed, less hardcore Spring Break, Cozumel is a great alternative to its raunchier Mexican counterparts. With gorgeous Caribbean beaches and great snorkeling sites, Cozumel is likely to make you consider never going home again.

Downside: You want a “less hardcore”  Spring Break? Jeez. Bo-ring.

3) The Bahamas

Probably the most beautiful place on our list, it has been scientifically proven that you can not be unhappy while vacationing in The Bahamas (don’t quote me on that). Awesome nightlife, enough casinos to bankrupt you, and pristine beaches on which to sleep off your hangover? What more could you ask for?

Downside: It’s a third world country.

4) Ft. Lauderdale

The OG of Spring Break destinations, Ft. Lauderdale started the tradition of Spring Break being notorious for “binge drinking, recreational drug use, and casual sex.” So if you want to be a part of party history, hop a flight to Florida and get the party started.

Downside: Ft. Lauderdale suuuuuucks.

5) Lake Havasu, AZ

I know what you’re thinking. Why would I want to spend Spring Break in Arizona?! I’ll tell you why. Lake Havasu. Boats. Half naked women. Beer. What else could you possibly want for your Spring Break?

Downside: Don’t get too drunk or you’ll either get arrested by the “Party Police” or fall off a boat and get ripped to shreds by your boat’s propeller.

As though we all needed another reason to guzzle a delicious lager after work… However- recent studies  show that drinking beer can actually strengthen your bones. Dietary silicon, a product found in both hops and barley, is known to help strengthen your bones, similar to calcium. However, scientists were always unsure if any of this product actually made it through the brewing process.

Some scientists at UC Davis (I imagine them to be quite the party animals) recently performed some tests that seem to show that dietary silicon is still quite prevalent in most lightly-hued beers, and that in fact most Americans get their dietary silicon from this exact source.

So, basically what your saying, scientists, is that if I drink 15 – 20 beers a day, can pretty much become Superman… right?

Full story at news.com.au

The BCU staff’s got it pretty good- amongst the old pizza and water bottles, there is usually a case of beer in the fridge, on reserve for late Friday nights working. However, some places don’t have as awesome an office, so they’ve had to improvise. We’ve seen our share of funny ways to hide alcohol. But this guy, who works for a paper company seemingly exactly like Dunder Mifflin from The Office. To the untrained eye, this table is a practical work station strewn with office supplies.

But to the select few who know… this table is a gold mine!

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The Super Bowl is two weeks away. It’s time to start figuring out how you’re gonna spend it. Will you go to a bar? Will you go to a friend’s house? Or will you, against better judgment, throw a party yourself? If you do, there are some ways to make it awesome while also making it less of a headache.

1. Do NOT try and be fancy.

This is a football party, not a gala. Stow the fancy cocktails and gourmet dishes for another time because not only will it get expensive, but your friends will look down upon you in shame. There should be three essential factors for Super Bowl consumption: fatty, spicy, and alcoholic. Chips, dips, pizza, wings, hot dogs, and chili should be the main dishes for this event. Not only will these foods be delicious, but they’re cheap, and they’ll soak up the massive quantity of booze you’ll consume. Which brings us to beer:

2. There is no shame in BYOB.

Mind you, there should be some beer in your fridge, lest you be considered a pansy. However, if you are providing a plethora of greasy dishes, your friends can man up and bring a case of beer! Bust out your biggest cooler and fill it with ice, and as people come, have them dump their beer in, like a communal pool of drunkenness. That way you don’t have to deal with the embarrassing end-of-the-night money collection. While we’re talking about it- stick to beer. Not only will you be glad that no one is black-out drunk before half-time, but clean up will be a whole lot easier.

3. Chairs, for god’s sake! Chairs!

Are you one of those people who has one armchair in their living room and literally no other sitting surfaces? Then do NOT throw a party. We are not in kindergarten, this is not story time, people should not be forced to sit on the floor. In a dire situation, beach/lawn chairs will do. Expect to be ridiculed.

4. Nix the decorations

Assuming your team is not playing (and I will assume that, because the Chargers aren’t), there is no need for streamers or football-shaped lanterns or a multi colored “Happy Super Bowl!” sign on your door. Exception: football shaped bowls (see above photo). On the other hand, if your team is playing, feel free to get 5th grade birthday party all over that living room.

5. Be aware of your guests

And no, I don’t mean that like, “be a gracious host, blah blah blah,” I mean that like, do NOT invite some annoying person who doesn’t care about the game, talks during the commercials  (they’re the best of the year!), or walks in front of the TV during key plays. This person (and I can say this as a woman)  is usually a chick. People will be SUPER pissed if you invite her. So unless you’re trying to sleep with her, just say NO.

Sorry, Banquet Beer. Our apologies to you too, Taste of the Rockies. The truth is, Bud Light, in all its “Drinkability,” has the best commercials. Case in point:

TastyBooze.com has come out with a study guide very similar to your high school Spanish class flash-cards, except that this cool little “Beer Wheel” will help you brush up on your brew knowledge. So, instead of getting physically and mentally berated for bringing a six pack of Mike’s Hard Lemonade, you can be proud to spout your smarts about Sierra Nevada’s Celebration Ale.

Ever wonder what to do with all those empty beer cans lying around your apartment after a huge party? You could scoop them all up into trash bags and call it a day, or you could be like this guy, and turn it into a medieval suit of armor. I dub thee Knight of Intoxica!

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Winter is notorious for making people depressed. It’s too cold, it gets dark early, and the holidays always remind you that you don’t have any money. The recent snowstorms on the east coast would seem to make this even more unbearable, but this guy had a great idea to make getting snowed in work in his favor!

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Talk about resourceful!

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Apparently the astronauts on the International Space Station are getting a teeny bit bored, as they’ve had the time to create the world’s first Space Beer. Using barley grown on the spacestation, Sapporo Breweries has concocted a beer that is truly stellar! 

The first packs of the aptly-named “Space Barley” will be sold to a select few Earthlings who win a lottery, and at $115 a pack, (or $19 a bottle) you could be the first to purchase some out-of-this-world ale.

Full story @ Switched

Rolling rock reminds us to bring our cup, and to enjoy a couple swigs of beer next time you sit down to watch baseball game. But seriously, remember your cup.