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		<title>Asus Eee PC 1005P Seashell</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ria</dc:creator>
		
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The Asus Eee PC 1005P Seashell is one slick gadget.  See that smooth finish?  And it&#8217;s darn small and lightweight too.  It&#8217;s only 10.1&#8243; and weights a mere 1.27 kilograms.
But this darn slick packages packs a lot of punch!  It has an Intel Atom N450 processor, works with an ASUS Super [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <a href="http://ph.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=zNIiqr35mY7CBZCp"><strong>Asus Eee PC 1005P Seashell</strong></a> is one slick gadget.  See that smooth finish?  And it&#8217;s darn small and lightweight too.  It&#8217;s only 10.1&#8243; and weights a mere 1.27 kilograms.</p>
<p>But this darn slick packages packs a lot of punch!  It has an Intel Atom N450 processor, works with an ASUS Super Hybrid Engine technology and an Express Gate.  It allows you to multi-task at a good speed without using much battery.  Oh, did I mention that with a 6 cell battery it can work for as long as 11 hours?  That&#8217;s one tough gadget!</p>
<p><a id="more-32"></a>All that productivity in one small package that also boasts of an ergonomic keyboard and a multi-touch touchpad.</p>
<p>Take a look at all its features and specifications:</p>
<table border="1" cellpadding="5">
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<td align="left">Operating System</td>
<td align="left">Genuine Windows 7 Starter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left">Display</td>
<td align="left">10.1&#8243; LED Backlight WSVGA Screen (1024 x 600)</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left">CPU &amp; Chipset</td>
<td align="left">Intel Atom Pineview-M N450</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left">Memory</td>
<td align="left">DDR2 SO-DIMM 1 GB (maximum to 2 GB)</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left">Wireless Data Network</td>
<td align="left">WLAN 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz*<br />Bluetooth 2.1 EDR* <br />*subject to availability</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left">Camera</td>
<td align="left">0.3 Megapixel</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left">Audio</td>
<td align="left">Hi-Definition Audio<br />CODEC Stereo Speaker<br />Digital microphone</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left">Input/Output</td>
<td align="left">1 VGA Connector<br />3 USB 2.0<br />1 LAN RH-45<br />2 Audio Jack (Head Phone/Microphone In)<br />Card Reader: MMC/SD (SDHC)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left">Battery</td>
<td align="left">11 hours on 6 cells, 48 W/h*<br />5 hours on 3 cells 23 W/h<br /> *subject to system configuration and usage</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left">Dimensions</td>
<td align="left">262 x 178 x 25.9  ~ 36.5 mm</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left">Weight</td>
<td align="left">1.27 kg with a 6 cell battery<br />1.1 kg with a 3 cell battery</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left">Color</td>
<td align="left">In Mold Roller: Black, White, Blue, or Pink</td>
</tr>
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<p>Plus&#8230;<br />
</p>
<p><a href="http://ph.asus.com"><strong>Asus Ph</strong></a> is giving away a free Asus Slim External DVD-RW Drive for every purchase of the Asus Eee PC 1005P Seashell until August 31, 2010.   The netbook with the external ODD retails for PhP19,900 (with a Windows 7 Starter OS and a 250GB hard disk) and PhP18,500 (with no OS but with a 320 GB hard disk).</p>
<p>Get this darn slick netbook now!
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		<title>Experience a Button-Free World at DontClick.It</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrew</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyday we move and navigate through the virtual spaces of the internet through the use of our mouse. We guide our pointers over links and we move from one page to another through a click of a button.
Such is an ordinary activity of the modern netizens of today. And it is this habit that Alex [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyday we move and navigate through the virtual spaces of the internet through the use of our mouse. We guide our pointers over links and we move from one page to another through a click of a button.</p>
<p>Such is an ordinary activity of the modern netizens of today. And it is this habit that Alex wants to change on his website <a href="http://www.dontclick.it">DONTCLICK.IT</a>.</p>
<div align="center"><img src="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/7829/rszdontclickscreen01xh3.jpg" /></div>
<div>DontClick.It is a website specially designed to immerse visitors into a world that doesn&#8217;t require them to click on anything to navigate its content.</div>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Within this interface you wont find any buttons. Instead you navigate the contents in a different way. You will get the hang of it immediately.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>The concept may seem crazy, but it is way cooler than lamelessly clicking buttons with your index finger.</p>
<p><a id="more-29"></a></p>
<div align="left">Once you have entered the said website, you will be informed that clicking is not allowed after you get past the welcome page. You&#8217;ll need to navigate pages by moving your mouse all over the page and by hovering your mouse on the buttons.</div>
<div align="left">The cool visual effects between page transitions or button activation adds to the overall experience making you want to explore every corner of the website for interactive buttons and bits.</div>
<div align="left"></div>
<div align="center"><img src="http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1305/rszdontclickscreen03xq7.jpg" /></div>
<div align="center"></div>
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<div align="left">If ever you accidentally got the urge to click your mouse button, you would be interrupted and be warned with the rules. Nope, it wouldn&#8217;t electrocute you or anything. Just try to get through the whole page without clicking.</div>
<div align="left"></div>
<div align="center"><img src="http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1879/dontclickscreen04bs7.jpg" /></div>
<div align="center"></div>
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<div align="left">The said website isn&#8217;t just to entertain visitors, it is also used for research purposes.The website records the first actions of visitors for over 20 minutes and a number of surveys to ascertain how dependent internet users are with clicking and if they are ready for a world without clicking.</div>
<p>Hey, who knows, maybe sooner or later we will end up with the world similar to what Alex has visualized. One thing is for sure, it would be a world with less clicking and plain round mouse units under our palms.</p>
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		<title>Coca-Cola Keeps Its Cool with New Bottle</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Oddities</category>

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Coca-Cola Corporation is said to be working on a new kind of bottle which is designed to maintain the temperature of the beverage inside of it after the bottle is opened. This &#8217;self-cooling&#8217; bottle is said to keep the drink inside cold for a longer time compared to the ordinary bottles that are being used [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.coca-cola.com/glp/d/index-d.html">Coca-Cola</a> Corporation is said to be working on a new kind of bottle which is designed to maintain the temperature of the beverage inside of it after the bottle is opened. This &#8217;self-cooling&#8217; bottle is said to keep the drink inside cold for a longer time compared to the ordinary bottles that are being used today.</p>
<p><a id="more-28"></a> Nobody knows yet how Coca-Cola is going to pull this off, nor does anyone have an idea if this new feature would somehow increase the price of the products, although we do know that along with the development of the new bottles is the creation of a special type of dispenser for these new generation bottles.</p>
<p>The said technology is still in its experimental stages and is rumored to be tested on a new line of Sprite beverage aptly called &#8216;Sprite Super Chilled&#8217; early next year.  If things go well for their new unique idea, expect other Coca-Cola drinks to follow suit.
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		<title>Brix Mobile - Establishing Endless Borders</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Cellular Phones</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is a common trend nowadays for gadgets such as mobile phones to always be smaller in size as opposed to its predecessor. From the bulky square-like appearance to the slimmer and more compact form, mobile phones continue to diminish in size but is only restricted by one important factor, the mobile phone&#8217;s display screen.
As [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is a common trend nowadays for gadgets such as mobile phones to always be smaller in size as opposed to its predecessor. From the bulky square-like appearance to the slimmer and more compact form, mobile phones continue to diminish in size but is only restricted by one important factor, the <em>mobile phone&#8217;s display screen</em>.</p>
<p>As much as people crave more compact and mobile designs, they also want their screens to be bigger in dimension, a dilemma that many mobile phone designers struggled with over the years.</p>
<p>Then came the Brix Mobile Phone.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Brix is a modular mobile phone designed by Seokwon Hong, with a screen spanning the whole width and length of the front-face panel of the unit. It makes use of a touch screen technology for input and has a design that rivals the sleekness and simplicity of the IPhone.</p>
<p>But it isn&#8217;t the full-screen feature that makes the Brix Mobile Phone revolutionary. For if you would take another Brix unit and connect them to another one, they would form a much bigger output screen.</p>
<p> <a id="more-27"></a></p>
<p></p>
<p>Get enough Brix Mobile Phone Units and you could connect them to make a big screen TV, great for those late night cravings for movie viewing or for last-minute presentations. Once connected, the handsets can communicate to one another and share files like movies, pictures, and other multimedia files.</p>
<p>The concept of connecting a number of units to create a big screen is a very unique concept. However, there really isn&#8217;t much application for its feature aside from having a big screen for viewing. Still, if the people behind the Brix concept could use this technology for other things, possibilities would be endless.</p>
<p>Story from [ <a href="http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2007/08/28/brix_modular_ce.html">SciFi.com</a> ]</p>
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		<title>Optimus Maximus Keyboard - Prime’s Little Cousin is here!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Computer Accessories</category>

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Ooo&#8230; What’s that he’s typing on? Is that what I think it is?
After being first featured on Slashdot last July of 2005, the tech-savvy masses had been eagerly waiting for the coming of the Optimus Maximus Keyboards. After 2 years of waiting, the first Optimus Keyboard is already out of the production lines and is [...]]]></description>
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<p align="center"><em>Ooo&#8230; What’s that he’s typing on? Is that what I think it is?</em></p>
<p>After being first featured on Slashdot last July of 2005, the tech-savvy masses had been eagerly waiting for the coming of the Optimus Maximus Keyboards. After 2 years of waiting, the first Optimus Keyboard is already out of the production lines and is now ready to be shipped to those who pre-ordered the said product.</p>
<p>An Optimus Maximus Keyboard is an ingeniously designed keyboard by the people over at <a href="http://www.artlebedev.com/">ArtLebedev Studios</a>. The main feature of the Optimus Keyboard is its OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display on the face of the keys which changes dynamically depending on a pre-defined keyboard layout or to show the function of the keys.</p>
<p><br />
For instance, when you press the shift key on the Optimus Maximus, the letters on the whole keyboard will turn to all-caps. Also, if you would turn on the Num Lock feature on your keyboard, the numbers on the numerical keypad would change to directional keys. Cool, isn’t it?</p>
<p><a id="more-26"></a> But, it does not end there. For it can also display specific images and videos on your keyboard. If you were to use Photoshop, the images on the keys would change to the hotkey tools like the paintbrush and paintbucket tools. The keyboard is also ideal for games, you wouldn’t need to remember where the crouch button is because there is already an image on your keyboard indicating where it is!</p>
<p><em><br />
</em></p>
<p>The layout of the keys is fully customizable and can be changed according to the preferences of the user. You could place the shortcuts to your favorite programs on the quick access keys on left part of the keyboard.</p>
<p>There are other features like, additional USB hubs on the chassis , an ambient light sensor to control the brightness output of the OLEDs depending on the surroundings, and an SD Card for quick changing of images. Check out the other details on their <a href="http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/">website</a>.</p>
<p>Art Lebedev is now accepting pre-orders at US$1500 per keyboard. If your interested, order yours <a href="http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/">here</a>.</p>
<p>If I were to guess, the conventional and plain keyboard that we have come to love would eventually be replaced by the Optimus Maximus Keyboards. It’s inevitable. Throughout the years, anything flashy and slick always seem to replace those that are dull and old. Optimus Maximus had already started, I wonder what would come next&#8230;</p>
<p>OLED speakers, anyone?</p>
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		<title>DarnSlick.com Just Got Slicker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Uncategorized</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Out of the seemingly endless number of topics that a blogger can discuss on their blogs, the subject of technology seems to be one of the hottest and talked about topic of them all. People love technology and companies love to profit from them. As a result, we end up having millions of tech blogs. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="right" alt="Pinoy Blogero is with Darn Slick!" src="http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5394/pbfaceck5.jpg" />Out of the seemingly endless number of topics that a blogger can discuss on their blogs, the subject of technology seems to be one of the hottest and talked about topic of them all. People love technology and companies love to profit from them. As a result, we end up having millions of tech blogs. They are now too overcrowded to the point that one could expect a very stiff competition and a whole lot of work in order to be noticed under the blanket of other well-established tech blogs.</p>
<p>In spite of all of this, I never did hesitate in accepting the job as a co-blogger for DarnSlick.com. Why? Let us just say that I strongly believe that <a href="http://www.alleba.com/blog/">Andrew</a> (The original author of this blog) and I would make a great team, two darn guys with entirely different personalities that, with luck and utter slickness, could break the monotony of technology blogging.</p>
<p><a id="more-25"></a>Who am I exactly? I go by the name of Juan Karlo Licudine, Karlo for short. Some of you may know me as the blogger behind the Pinoy-blogosphere-centric blog, <a title="PinoyBlogero.com - Focusing on the Pinoy Blogosphere and Blogging" href="http://www.pinoyblogero.com">PinoyBlogero.com</a>. I am a person who loves to talk about tech stuffs and a lot of geekiness. I’ve always updated myself to the latest gadgets and Video Games on the market. And yes, I am also one of those who stood awe-struck with the sexiness and sleekness of the new I-Phone, what geek wouldn’t?</p>
<p>But I know that you guys don&#8217;t care much for such trivialities. You want to hear about technology, gadgets, cool-living and other stuffs, that’s why you’re here right? Don’t worry, that is exactly what we will give you. We’ll give it to you fresh out of the oven with whole lots of special toppings topped by yours truly.</p>
<p>So enough with the introductions and on with the articles, expect more of the DarnSlick goodness on the coming days because DarnSlick.com just got darner&#8230; err, slicker.
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		<title>Crumpler Bags</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>andrew</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Accessories</category>

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During my recent trip to Manila, I decided to reward myself with a hip black Crumpler laptop bag (AUS$140).  I realized that my old laptop bag was getting too crowded.  Besides my laptop, I carry my Google notebook and a Moleskine that I haven&#8217;t used yet.  I also bring a bunch of [...]]]></description>
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<p>During my recent trip to Manila, I decided to reward myself with a hip black <a href="http://www.crumpler.com.au/">Crumpler</a> laptop bag (AUS$140).  I realized that my old laptop bag was getting too crowded.  Besides my laptop, I carry my Google notebook and a Moleskine that I haven&#8217;t used yet.  I also bring a bunch of printouts that I need for work, two pens, a USB drive and some extra cash.  The cool folks at the Crumpler store even threw in a deck of playing cards and a sticker with my purchase!  Not only does my Crumpler have ample storage space, it looks much hipper than my retired square computer bag.<br />
<a id="more-24"></a><br />
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<p>I&#8217;m eyeing the Singapore Ice Monster (shown above &#8212; AUS$185) as my next purchase.  Looks perfect for my future trips.</p>
<p>Crumpler is an Australian brand of bags founded by Dave Roper, Will Miller and Stuart Crumpler.  Visit the <a href="http://www.crumpler.com.au/">official Crumpler website</a>.
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		<title>My Moleskine</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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My Moleskine is the nicest notebook I&#8217;ve ever owned.  I don&#8217;t want to write anything on it!

Thanks to Moleskinerie.

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<p>My Moleskine is the nicest notebook I&#8217;ve ever owned.  I don&#8217;t want to write anything on it!</p>
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<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.moleskinerie.com/">Moleskinerie</a>.
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		<title>Secure Laptop Bags by Pacsafe</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Metrosafe 300 with Exomesh ($120)
Pacsafe is a line of bags designed for frequent business travelers.  What makes Pacsafe products unique are the security features that keep your belongings safe no matter where you go.

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<center><small>Metrosafe 300 with Exomesh ($120)</small></center></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pacsafe.com/">Pacsafe</a> is a line of bags designed for frequent business travelers.  What makes Pacsafe products unique are the security features that keep your belongings safe no matter where you go.<br />
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Although airport security is tight to prevent terrorist attacks, there are not enough measures that assure you that other passengers or airport personnel won&#8217;t take something that isn&#8217;t theirs.</p>
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<center><small>Couriersafe 100 with Exomesh ($120)</small></center></p>
<p>When you&#8217;re out in public places, your valuables are <a href="http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=7&#038;_subRoom=76&#038;sub_category_id=29">protected</a> with snatchproof anchor clips, locks and tamper-proof zippers that come standard in each Pacsafe product.</p>
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<center><small>Daysafe 200 with Exomesh ($180)</small></center></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve always been looking for a nice laptop backpack.  I think DaySafe 200 (shown above) is the one for me, although the price is a bit steep.
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		<title>How Not to Lose Your Parking Stub</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 11:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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If you&#8217;re one of those people, you&#8217;ve already (albeit secretly) lost your parking stub (or check/slip/ticket) more than once.  And it doesn&#8217;t come cheap.  To top it off, you&#8217;re treated like a thief driving off with someone else&#8217;s car (unless you really are stealing it).
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<p>If you&#8217;re one of those people, you&#8217;ve already (albeit secretly) lost your parking stub (or check/slip/ticket) more than once.  And it doesn&#8217;t come cheap.  To top it off, you&#8217;re treated like a thief driving off with someone else&#8217;s car (unless you really are stealing it).</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re guilty of this sin, here are ways to prevent this from happening again.<br />
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Ok, the first thing you have to do is organize the stuff that you&#8217;re putting into your pockets.  If you&#8217;re a guy, the 3 most essential items that you take with you are your cellphone, car keys and wallet.  If you don&#8217;t drive, then just your cellphone and wallet.  Some guys also like bringing handerchiefs, which to me, is one of the main reasons why I&#8217;m writing this article.</p>
<p>I usually place my wallet in my left front pocket (<a href="http://www.darnslick.com/the-jimi-wallet/">here&#8217;s</a> why) and my cellphone in my right front pocket.  My car keys can go into either pocket.  For the parking stub, there should be at least one dedicated pocket for it.</p>
<p>Some safe places for it can be:</p>
<p>Your shirt&#8217;s breast pocket.</p>
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<p>One of your jeans&#8217; back pockets.</p>
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<p>One of your cargo shorts/pants numerous chambers.</p>
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<p>The stub must not share a pocket with another item, especially handkerchiefs.  I say this because parking stubs tend to cling to handkerchiefs (caused by static, moisture and other substances).  So when you pull out your hankie, there&#8217;s a 75% chance that the ticket will fall out without you knowing.  Receipts make it confusing to find the stub when you&#8217;re about to surrender it.  The tendency is while rummaging the stub may fall into one of the crevices around your seat.  If that happens, then consider it lost.  Why not place it in your wallet?  Not advisable either.  Don&#8217;t put the stub anywhere that has removable items.    There&#8217;s always the risk of dropping the stub from the wallet while you&#8217;re removing cash.</p>
<p>A few months ago I did lose my first parking stub.  It was in my gym bag.  I guess I lost it as I was fixing my things and getting ready to leave.  But I&#8217;m glad to say that I&#8217;ve never lost one since.  And hopefully this post helps you not lose one too.
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