West Coast Casual Coalition Presents...

Casual Hiatus

2010-04-11T22:12:00.001-07:00

You know what's really casual? Taking a break from life in the digisphere for a while, Soakin up some sweet sweet rays and a few drippy droppy rain drops.

Main Entry:	hiatus
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	pause, interruption
Synonyms:	aperture, blank, breach, break, chasm, discontinuity, gap, interim, interval, lacuna,lapse, opening, rift, space
Antonyms:	continuation, continuity

Soon we shall be indulging in the for-stated antonym and returning to the casual duty of blessing leisurely knowledge into the mixing pot known as the interweb. For now, the weather is warming here in California so get yourself one of these:

3 day weekends

2010-02-16T10:50:00.000-08:00

For as long as we have been casually living, everyone has enjoyed the benefits of a three day weekend. You get that extra day of relaxing after a hard weeks work. How you spend this extra day is up to the casual individual. You can choose your own adventure will it be a extra friday of half work half play? A saturday as full on play , or sunday a more modest relaxation day.

No matter how you choose to spend your adventure it is a treat.

Over the course of the year (in the US) you get at the very least 10 opportunities to make a 3 day weekend happen. Depending on how casual your office is you might get more chances i.e flag day, columbus day,st patty's day ect...

Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day
Monday, January 18 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, February 15* Washington’s Birthday
Monday, May 31 Memorial Day
Monday, July 5** Independence Day
Monday, September 6 Labor Day
Monday, October 11 Columbus Day
Thursday, November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 24*** Christmas Day

Dont make the mistake of showing up to work on these days.

Casual Creature: Casual Coconut Carrying Octopus

2009-12-21T18:39:00.000-08:00

When a Casual being envisions the meaning of the word Casual, an octopus is hardly what comes to mind. It is quite popular to assume that an Octopus doesn't have the ability to live a life of leisure, but this assumption is debatable. The Casual Octopus has 8 useful limbs, allowing it to accomplish tasks that the regular Casualteer would deem impossible...
For instance...

The Casual Octopus can sip up to 8 mojitos simultaneously.
The Casual Octopus can dip 8 cookies in milk at once.

The Casual Octopus can play casually complex vintage synthesizers with a great deal of ease.
The Casual Octopus can hold 8 balloons at once, allowing it to casually glide.

The Casual Octopus can dip 8 Casual chips into Casual guacamole.
And most importantly...
The Casual Octopus can carry a Casual Coconut...
All Hail the Casual Coconut Carrying Octopus!

Stay Casual...

Casual Cool: Planning

2009-12-03T18:12:00.000-08:00

There was once a time when it was widely believed there was nothing less casual than planning in your life. Going with the flow and couch surfing through your weekend hoping to catch the epic wave of good times seemed to be the right thing to do. But as a great casual man once said, "Times, they are a changing".

It has recently come to my attention that planning in many aspects of life greatly increases your casual libido. Especially when those plans involve oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, boats, floats, ice cream cones, turtle rides, sack lunches, intermediate snacking, and good friends. Live and love and plan on it. There's not much else to it.

Planning expedites your obligatory work load, leading to enjoyable productive days, and making for more efficient use of leisure time (guilt free i might add). Planning efficient use of your time now simultaneously enhances the chance of casual times later. It's pretty much a guarantee of goodness. Plans make things happen. Good things.

All plans are subject to change including late departures and arrivals as well as full fledged cancellations. Change of plans are always acceptable and no party should be held accountable for such. Accountability is not casual in this case nor are the grudges that persist following a hold of accountability towards any singular party or parties. To plan on not planning nullifies the planning process and all plans are therefor void. Do, however, plan on making other plans if it be that the original plan, by nature of its sloppy planning, fails to materialize into a real plan. Do not intentionally make plans that are not meant to be fulfilled, for these plans are not really plans and do not fall withing the qualifications of successful planning. What was once a plan, is not always a plan and may never be a plan until planned again. All plans are eligible for re-planning. Plans are not to be confused with planes, though plans on planes and any plans including flight are good plans but should be made well in advance. Plans exists in plants, who follow natures plan, which happens to be the best plan of all. I plan you plan, we all plan for plans. After all, we do live on a planet, but we are not sure it was planned that way.

Casual Snacking: Ice Cream Sandwiches

2009-12-02T14:18:00.000-08:00

Ah yes the Original Ice Cream Sandwich , A casual must!

Today I'm writing on the original, not the cookie based ice cream sandwich.

In the United States, an ice cream sandwich is a slice of ice cream, commonly vanilla although other flavors are often used, sandwiched between two rectangular wafers, usually chocolate.

Now these call back to everyones childhood where you would hear that magical ring of the ice cream truck roaring down the street, your ears perk up from playing NBA Jam and you run to your mother get a dollar and tear out the front door in hopes that this magical truck that only serves sweets has not left your street yet.

Some people like the frozen pops and those have there place in the world but I was a classy young lad and as far as i'm concerned the ice cream sandwich is the most classy of items you can buy from the truck. You can go original vanilla or if you are feeling a bit picky you can go neapolitan and get 3 awesome flavors combined into one tasty treat.

Now as you unwrap the wrapper some people might complain that the sandwich is messy cause the chocolate wafer tends to stick to ones fingers but do not be mistaken by rookies telling you this is a bad thing, its actually a blessing in disguise as when the wafer sticks to your fingers its actually making your fingers into tiny lil brownies as a bonus its like the dessert after the dessert.

One might ponder what type of Ice Cream sandwich the Snowbear eats?
Well the answer is the type that has a Snowbear on box!

Casual Seating: Hammocks

2009-11-17T11:16:00.000-08:00

Hammocks are one of the most casual ways to enjoy yourself while laying down.

Hammocks were developed by native inhabitants of tropical regions for sleeping. Later, they were used aboard ships by sailors to enable comfort and maximize available space, and by explorers or soldiers traveling in jungle regions. Today they are popular around the world for relaxation; they are also used as a lightweight bed on camping trips. The hammock is often seen as symbol of summer, leisure, relaxation and simple, easy living.

Hammocks are very casual as you can place them between two points where ever you are they are available in all sizes and weights so you can take a travel hammock with you in your adventures in wooded , tropical or urban areas. But you must be somewhat ok with balance you dont want to pull a rookie move and fall off of your hammock mid siesta.

Everyone likes hammocks so much that we are striving as a human race to find new ways to make everything a bit more casual and relaxed.

I personally rest my casual fruits i.e: The Banana the most casual fruit of them all in hammocks as I see this is the only way to display them in my kitchen.

Now a casual person is not greedy, they are mindful of there companions and should also provide a hammock for the casual creature as these lovely animals love hanging around as much as we do.

From the Casual Cat

To the Sleepy Bear

To the leisurely Chimp

We all enjoy hanging out and having a nice nap in our hammocks buy one place it in the shade have a beverage with a bendy straw and take in the view.

Stay casual my friends

Casual Science: Bubbles

2009-11-05T13:06:00.000-08:00

Yes that's right I said it..

Bubbles: A thin, usually spherical or hemispherical film of liquid filled with air or gas.
Bubbles come in many forms for alot of different uses and enjoyment.

Bubble Liquid
The First bubble you come across usually is coming from the use of this magical solution.

This stuff was created purely for the enjoyment of blowing bubbles, There are so many people trying to blow bubbles to see them float in the wind that companies are manufacturing this stuff around the world for peoples amusement. I don't think there is one casual soul who has not blown a few bubbles in there day.

Soap Bubbles:
We love bubbles so much we wash not only our dishes and maybe blow a bubble or two in the kitchen..

That we totally love to bathe and just chill in the tub with bubbles while we relax after a hard days work.

Spa bubbles:

Now not all bubbles have to be soapy some can just be made with air & water in the last 50 years or so we have created devices known as hot tubs/jacuzzi/whirlpools not for washing but purely for sitting and enjoying bubbles in water. Want to have a nice evening? Invite some friends and have some beers and chill in the bubbles.

Carbonation Bubbles:

We love bubbles so much we created drinks that simply just bubble for long periods of time. Some are just sodas or juices but for special occasions people always want to "pop the bubbly" and enjoy such delights as a glass of champagne.

Travel Bubbles:

Yes you can even technically travel in a bubble though I would not suggest this as a priority as it makes you dizzy try some other casual travel tips such as the Escalator or Hot Air Balloon.

Bubble Boy:

Yes some people have even been depicted in movies from living in bubbles , Bubbles are a safe place to be and live if you really wish to.

Casual Travel: Hobo Time Machines....

2009-10-31T19:25:00.000-07:00

Time Travel is West Coast Casual when you have a box and some tin foil...

Stay Casual...

Casual Controversy: Pet Costumes

2009-10-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

Hello casual companions. I hope this monday evening finds you in a hot tub, naked, beverage in hand. If not, you should work on that...Now to the matter at hand.
Halloween is just around the corner and while we all love dressing up like rambunctious midgets looking for eggs on Easter, I must do the good lord's work and ask that you all refrain from the urge to dress your unwilling pets in horribly uncomfortable and utterly disgraceful pet garb.
Lets be clear. Animals should NEVER wear clothes. If they are mammals, they already have coats on all the time. You are not doing them a service. And if your dressing your fish in a wetsuit equipt with snorkle, well then that's pretty epic and I'll let it slide just this once. Aside from that, the only garments ever to be adorned by animals are sun glasses, and only with inter-species consent. Why on earth would you have the bright idea of dressing up your cat or dog as another animal, let alone a person? A dog is a dog, will always be a dog and will never be a frog. Give up the dream.
Now, it should go without saying, but there seems to be a number of psychotic women who just don't get it; treating their tiny dogs like little slave children: DON'T EVER PUT A PET IN A STROLLER!! This is the most depressing and idiotic, not mention highly uncasual thing a human can do to an animal. Miniature zoos on wheels, ugh. Wheeling your dog around like a helpless baby does not qualify as WALKING it!! They have legs for a reason and they like to excersise them. If you really need control, use the leash for god sake. I hate to break it to you, but your dog HATES you. It spends all day wishing it had opposable thumbs so that it could unbuckle its seatbelt, pick up a knife and stab you through your sick little heart. If you do this (pet strolling), or even think about doing this, you will spend eternity in your own personal hell which consists of you strapped tightly in a small stroller, being pushed around in the 90 degree heat by a giant dog with sunglasses, while humungous cats in suits and top hats stop on the street to stare and pinch your cheeks. You sick fucks. Get a life. It's not the dogs fault your kids don't love you. Maybe you shouldn't have tortured them either. Get a gold fish and get him some scuba gear stat.
I know violence is not casual, but its for the pets. C'mon.

Baby kitties keep it casual.
PETA does not. To hell with them too.

Casual Lighting: Tiki Torch

2009-10-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

The Tiki Torch is a bamboo torch, common in the casual tiki culture.

So you are walking through your backyard in your house robe and drinking a mojito at dawn thinking how can I improve my already highly casual living situation and then the thought occurs as you walk by the fence and cause your neighbors uncasual motion sensor light to go off. Aha ! you think to yourself I need proper lighting back here and ones first thought of casual lighting in the backyard or deck is the Tiki Torch. Ya you could go and buy malibu lights but those are a bad choice cause they use energy and you dont live in malibu and the lights dont give off the ambient environment you were looking to achieve with a real flame.

So go out to your local home depot or Osh and grab a half dozen torches and place them around the backyard and you will quickly feel like you are in a more casual setting. If you live in a area that might have a problem like mosquito's well look no further some tiki torches have a anti-uncasual bug element mixed in with the fuel so your casual evening will not be ruined by having bugs bite you or try and sip the fresh sugar cane juice from your mojito.

The fascination with tiki torches have been around the united states for quite some time and have kept up in pop culture even now in present times where we have entire shows that end with epic tiki trial by fire endings like survivor where your time on the island has been cut off by a show of putting your tiki torch out.

Sorry sucker your off the casual island.

Speaking of islands I think there is no other proper way to bring light into the darkness of the tropical jungles like a good ol tiki torch shit even Jon Locke hunts boars and explores old tunnels and hatches with one.

So go out grab some torches and improve the quality in your casual lighting department at your house then throw a party.

But please be careful and do not attempt to blend a Tiki Torch it is not safe or casual.

Casual Prose: Haiku

2009-10-16T19:23:00.001-07:00

October seems to be the month of poetry here at the WCCC. Its only fitting we give tribute to our eastern casual goers with a series of haiku; probably the most casual form of prose ever written:

This is a haiku
It is a casual thing
Time to drink a beer

Leisure clique say hi
Everyone is casual
Spread the love around

California Sun
It makes our lives so awesome
How we love it so

I must say goodbye
Please go write a haiku now
Then post it on here

Casual Soundtrack: Autumnal Astronaut

2009-10-16T14:36:00.000-07:00

Autumnal Astronaut

The Casual Autumnal Astronaut Floats
Wandering Through Space, Looking For Hope
The Seasons Are Changing, The Flowers Soon Sleep
The Astronaut Swims, Into The Deep
The Rain Is Approaching, Say Goodnight To The Sun
The Brain Is Now Soaking, The Colors Soon Run
Greens And Yellows, To Reds And Grays
Seems So Mellow, In Bed He Lays

Dreaming Of Snow, Or Sun Perhaps

Autumn Is Upon Us, Let's Make It Last

Lambo's Aquarium Presents...In Association with The West Coast Casual Coalition, Laundromat United, & This Recording...

The Autumnal Astronaut Mix...

DOWNLOAD HERE...

Tracklist:

Mute City Theme - F-Zero
Mirrors - Dam Funk

Requiem Pour Un Con - Serge Gainsbourg

Friends - Whodini

Lujon - Henry Mancini

Tangerine - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

Creeping Danger - Nino Nardini & Roger Roger

India - Roxy Music

Khidja - Mandrill

Comin' At Ya - Pyramid Plus

Ready Or Not - Goodie

Feel It (U-Tern Edit) - Leonard Seeley's Heritage

Party Lights - First Love

Super Duper Lovin' - Masurrati

Daybreak - Paul Hardcastle & First Light

Mysterious Waves (Celestial Mix) - Kosmic Light Force

Atmosphere Strut (Original 12" Mix) - Cloud One

Yakermo Sew (A Man of Experience and Wisdom) - Mulatu Astatke

Computer Bagel (Instrumental) - Lambo

Computer Bagel (Capski's Broken Computer Remix) - Lambo

Want You Back - Nite Jewel

Fantasy - xx

By The Sea - Wendy & Bonnie

Disgust - Fat Jon

Failing Light - Brian Eno & Harold Budd

Stay Casual...

Casual Prose: O Thee Casual Turtle

2009-10-14T20:51:00.000-07:00

Oh thee glorious casual turtle

Creature of the shell
Morning come and night doth fall
Still in your home you dwell.

You never have to run and hide
Nor scurry home to sleep
You only pull your head inside
And tuck your tiny feet.

Once I had you as a pet
And oh, the fun we had
Lazing in the shade all day
You never made me sad

Until one day I turned my back
You scurried out the door
You wished to be a turtle free
What can I blame you for.

I sat and thought about your life
I hoped that you were well
So free and clear of any strife
Protected in your shell.

But one day turtle, you appeared!
For in my yard you stayed!
You hung around for many years!
Oh glorious casual days!

Based on true events that took place in the summer of '93.

Casual Creature: The Snail...

2009-10-12T18:10:00.000-07:00

Oh Casual Snail...
We love you so...
We don't mind how slow you go...
Oh Casual Snail...
You love the rain...
Oozing around the casual drain...
Oh Casual Snail...
You calmly roam...
Carrying around your comfy home...
Oh Casual Snail...
You love to eat leaves...
Sometimes algae in the seas...
Oh Casual Snail...
They might pick on you...
But they just wish they were casual too...

Casual Snacking: Cookies and Milk

2009-10-05T22:50:00.000-07:00

Let me start by saying that snacking (known to cows and other land mammals as grazing) is a widespread casual pandemic, however it has yet to recieve serious attention from the West Coast Casual Coalition. There is no more denying it. Snacking is now so rampant and leisurely an activity, even the seasoned snacker often forgets they've even done it all day long. Lost in the belly never to be remembered amidst the mighty meals you've consumed. Snacking has been know to lead to serious naps and sometimes full blown sleep, not to mention large pillow like bellies that other snackers can nap on.

Snack Cakes.

Typically it goes something like this: So you got hungry after lunch, and before dinner you munched some string cheese, a slice of pumpkin pie and a Dorito chip (cooler ranch of course). When your mother calls you that night to check that you haven't gotten festively plump during the holidays and asks you what you ate that day, you tell her about the scrumptious cheeseburger you ate for breakfast, the grande festive burrito you ate for lunch, and the whole leg of lamb and head of cabbage you ate for dinner, completely neglecting your mid day snack intake of pie, Dorito chip and such. You sure as hell didn't tell her about those cookies and milk you ate before bed.

Tub Scouts.

Today we highlight the intrepid cookie and milk combo. It is glorious in its nature. Some may say that milk came before the cookie but they are wrong. Cows love cookies too and they made milk especially for them. To have one without the other, expecially after 8pm is just a dirty shame. In the AM hours cookies can be supplimented with cereal. We recommend the cookie/cereal creation known as Cooookie Crisps. Anyways, get some cookies. Get some milk, and make sure its 2% or over. Skim milk will not suffice for this exercise as it is merely white water disguised as milk. Dipping is essential. In fact it is less of a dip and more of a soak. You must time your soak perfectly as to not let the cookie get so overly soggy that it leaves cookie remnants in your milk. That is poor form and will not be tolerated. If you do this right, you will be rewarded greatly by both taste and texture. If you don't believe me, ask a monster. Apparently they really like cookies. Though i'm not sure they have time to dip them in milk, for they are so madly in love with cookies they seem to shove handfuls of cookies straight into the mouth. Doesn't matter what kind. I do not recommend this.

I strongly suggest the use of Oreo Cookies along with whole milk. Snickerdoodles, Oatmeal Raisin, and of course Chocolate Chip and also highly recommended.

Incognito cookies keep it casual

A Casual Beverage: The Capri Sun

2009-10-05T14:08:00.000-07:00

In the early years as a young boy growing up in the 818 chapter, my mom would pack me a sack lunch and i learned about the Capri Sun, one of the most casual of beverages to give you the refreshing taste you need all in just a little silver pouch. These casual pouches come in a variety of tropical flavors to quench your thirst. With 100% wholesome natural fruit flavor its no wonder the capri sun is the most casual of juices. Worstin's flavor of choice is the pacific cooler, it represents the pacific which is the most casual of all the oceans and combines a mixed fruit juice taste. The Capri sun is a must in any sack lunch, its easy and on the go, just take the straw and pop it in and your good to go.

Casual Gone Wrong: Plastic "Clamshell" Packaging

2009-10-05T12:42:00.000-07:00

Plastic "clamshell" packaging is the worst as we all know. Who ever the asshole is who created this non casual packaging should be arrested and shipped off to some shitty place where he/she has to try to open packages like these with his/her bare hands for the rest of there life.
I could be suffering from wrap rage. In fact, the term "wrap rage" was coined because so many people are losing there casual cool because of the anger and frustration that inevitably arises when trying to pry the ubiquitous packaging open.

Thousands of people end up in emergency rooms each year with lacerations and puncture wounds from battling with the nearly impossible-to-open packaging. Many more get minor wounds from using sharp objects to open packages, according to American Medical News.

Here at the WCCC we do not encourage you to try to open these packages but if you must we offer this slight piece of knowledge. The ordinary can opener sitting in your kitchen drawer will open this package casually and more safe then a knife,screwdriver or whatever you are using.

Stay Casual Stay Safe.

West Coast Casual Baller: Ron Artest

2009-09-30T11:40:00.000-07:00

Now he may be from the East Coast...And brawls aren't casual...

But Ron Artest brings humor and fun back to sports...

Welcome to Los Angeles Ron Artest. Hit the beach, sing your heart out, fight whoever you please...
While I may be a lifelong Knicks fan (not a casual part of life), I welcome you to the Pacific Coast with an open Mojito Bar of free refills and a pet Sloth. Go get em Casual Ron...Go Get Em...

Stay Casual Hoopers...

West Coast Casual Rapper: Casual

2009-09-25T15:41:00.000-07:00

Casual - Later On

Casual is West Coast Casual...

1994's Fear Itself is of significance to Owens' career. It is his only major label-marketed album and features various members of his crew, Hieroglyphics, on vocals and production. The album also features a prominent cameo from Bay Area rapper Saafir. The album follows a traditional format: its songs adhere to a verse-chorus-verse arrangement, and the up-tempo and slower tracks are contrasted against each other. The popularity of the album's second single, "I Didn't Mean To" exposed Owens to a wider audience. He released three follow-up albums after "Fear Itself", one of which ("He Think He Raw") was distributed by Sony-affiliated distributor Red Urban.^[1] Owens is now a community activist. In 2006, he took on a role as Music Production and Media Arts Consultant at Youth Uprising ^[2]. Jonathan Owens currently holds a seat on the City of Oakland Board of Cultural Affairs. Owens is also CEO of Hiero Jeans.^[3]

Casual - Me-O-Mi-O

Keep all three of your eyes Casual...

Casual Perks: Free Refills

2009-09-23T16:54:00.000-07:00

The Free Refill

Its a lovely perk in the casual food & drink category. Some take this perk for granted until they are denied the option then break out into a non casual outrage. So settle down now here on the west coast we voice that there is no need to stress your casual self and turn into some sort of angry specimen.

From self serving Soda Fountains

To the occasional open bar

Free refills always in the end make everyone happy.

Casual Bathing: Shower Beer

2009-09-23T13:31:00.000-07:00

Some of you might call this casual gone wrong but you could only be the farthest from the truth.

The "Shower Beer" is one of the most casual ways to enjoy yourself while showering. Take a nice hot shower and chase it down with a nice frosty beer what else could beat that ? Now this is a privilege and you cant abuse this casual pastime or else it will lose its special casual significance. There is no size limit for the beer that you bring into the shower it just has to be in 1 container. Some people prefer the small can beer and others prefer the bottle or you could even go larger the choice is up the the casual individual.

Shout out to Mr.Fiction for his recommendation on this post.

Casual Sports: Croquet

2009-09-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

Croquet is a casual lawn game, played both as a leisurely pastime and as a competitive sport, which involves hitting wooden or plastic balls with a mallet through hoops embedded into the grass playing court.

The history of this casual sport of Croquet is that it became highly popular as a social pastime in England during the 1860s; by 1867, John Jaques, of the manufacturer Jaques of London that still supplies a significant share of croquet equipment used today had printed 65,000 copies of his Laws and Regulations of the game. It quickly spread to other Anglophile countries, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United States and Canada. No doubt one of the attractions was that the game could be played by both sexes; this also ensured a certain amount of adverse comment.

This game is to be played on a lovely grass field where you can drink a refreshing casual beverage like blueberry ice tea and have a nice chat with your fellow casual athletes as the sunny rays of the west coast greet you with their warm presence.

If you are not in the most casual environment then you can improve the irritable habitat by installing one of these courses where ever just buy plucking a few hoops in the ground and instantly you are more casual and content.

Casual Gone Wrong: Brain Freezes

2009-09-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

The cold treat is one of the most hellasually delectable delights the world has to offer. Nothing soothes the soul better on a hot West Coast day than a leisurely beverage or ice cream cone. Whether on ice, blended, alcoholic, or clean and sober; these frigid joys are glorious creations. If the casual human is not the master of their domain, however, tasty treats can go from splendiferous to horrendous due to a drastically non-casual occurrence...THE BRAIN FREEZE...Brrrr...

The Brain Freeze is the instant result of an over eager attempt at being too casual. If the casual consumer gets too excited to slug down their summer slurpee (although it's always slurpee season on the West Coast), a sharp, quick pain shoots straight to the brain. This pain cannot truly be described, as the feeling is unlike any other. There is an exact science to it though that has appeared in recent studies. It goes like this...

The warmness of the West Coast brain freezes over like the arctic. Penguins and polar bears then appear inside of the cranium and bite and poke at the brain with their teeth and beaks respectively. After a short while, they build an igloo, mate, and an eskimo is born. This eskimo is mean however (half bear/half penguin) and he pokes the skull with an icicle. Finally the pacific sun returns and the ice melts away as the creatures go into hibernation.

Beware the brain freeze friends, sip slowly, and most importantly...

Stay Casual...

Casual Travel : Escalators

2009-09-19T01:30:00.000-07:00

The Escalator is one of the most casual ways to transport yourself indoors and sometimes outdoors.

An escalator is a moving staircase conveyor transport device for carrying people between floors of a building. The device consists of a motor-driven chain of individual, linked steps that move up or down on tracks, allowing the step treads to remain horizontal.
The benefits of escalators are many. They have the capacity to move large numbers of people, and they can be placed in the same physical space as one might install a staircase. They have no waiting interval (except during very heavy traffic), they can be used to guide people toward main exits or special exhibits, and they may be weatherproofed for outdoor use. The escalator can never break because if it is turned off it just turns into stairs.

If you feel the need to not take yourself up or down a floor you can just cruise at a flat level on a moving sidewalk.

These moving sidewalks are the most casual way to cruise through airports no need to stress out your arms carrying your luggage. This moving platform delivers you from one side of the terminal to the next with out having to move , chill out send out a text to a close friend or play some pacman on your phone while you are transported to your next destination.

Crowded escalators are far from casual here at the WCCC we stride to improve everyones casual lifestyle so please do not over crowd a escalator or this just might happen.

Casual Occasions: Birthdays

2009-09-17T17:04:00.001-07:00

They only come once a year, for that is all that we need. It is the one day of your year that The Man can't put you down for anything you choose to do. And for that, the birthday definitely lay at the top of the casual occasions kingdom.

Reasons we love birthdays: Cake, Hats, Parties, Pinatas, Lemonade, Parks, Barbeques, Churros, Party Favors, Laughter, Frisbees, Presents, Drinks, Bowling, Smiles, Magicians, Limbo, Streamers, Compliments, Ice Cream, Children, Bicycles, Friends, Parents, Pools, Pets, Silly String, Games, Music, Mariachis, Tortas, Grass, Sunshine,Wishes, Kisses, Naps, Hop Scotch, Beers, Jokes, New Socks, Wiffle Ball, Costumes, Kiddie Pools, Beach Balls, Feeding Ducks, Fruit Punch, Joy, Excitement, Ribbons, Bows, Balloons, Sleepless Nights, Yards, Porches, Tiki Torches, Parades, Feathers, Bubbles, Swings, Good Times, and of course Birthday Suits.

Today we honor our dear casual companion The Snow Bear. May your day of rest treat you with all the kindness and reward there is to offer without exerting too much effort. We love you and your casual ways.

-The Coalition

East Coast Not Casual: Trader Joes NY

2009-09-17T16:42:00.000-07:00

Cooking at home is part of a casual lifestyle. Especially since eating out here, as I previously noted, is like attending a cockfight. Supermarkets are rare in this former Dutch trading post. So instead of buying eggs from a bodega, veggies from a market, and liquor from a wine store, I figured I'd go to Trader Joes. I quickly changed my mind. Here's why:

The line to pay.

A separate wine department. Cool liquor laws.

The sign which caused me to turn around and leave -- "3 Buck Chuck."

(Note: after I took this photo an employee said "Sir, I'm sorry you can't take any photos or video inside this establishment." Suck it dude.)

May you all continue to enjoy decent, godfearing weather and $2 wine.

Casual Gone Wrong: Video Dating Tapes

2009-09-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

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Casual Attire: Robes

2009-09-15T14:40:00.000-07:00

Robes are one of the most casual tools in leisure attire. These garments are made for use in only the most relaxing of environments. Robes are long, loose, flowing, gowns or outer garments, worn by men and women while lounging or preparing to dress; as a bathrobe or dressing gown.

There are many types of robes to choose from. Each caters to one's mindset which might call for such relaxing-attire...Such situations include:

Bathrobes:
*An absorbent "bath robe" worn mostly after washing or swimming.

Some of the most casual moments of enjoyment often include water...
So there is no surprise that using a robe after a nice hot steam shower or swim is a common occurrence.

House Robe:

The House Robe is the "go to" robe for many casual activities around the casual domain of the wearer. From drinking a nice cup of coffee in the robe to walking around the casual garden on a sunday morning...the house robe is a must.

Smoking Robe:

The Smoking Robe is the "ultimate chill mode" of robes. This is for enjoyment in the most respectable ways. Have a smoke and hold a glass of scotch whiskey while sitting around in leather wingback chairs. You must have all of the right elements to summon a robe of this quality. If the elements aren't available, this robe should not be brought out. Anything less than a perfect audience for this robe would be nothing more than a travesty

Robe Gone Wrong:

*A gown worn in fantasy literature and role-playing games by wizards and other magical characters.
No explanation needed for this ... Do not misuse the robe like this poor un-casual soul did.

Casual Transport: Hot Air Balloons

2009-09-11T19:11:00.000-07:00

We here at the West Coast Casual Coalition pride ourselves on our indulgence in leisurely modes of transportation. When we're not traversing the western most coasts in Motorcycles accompanied by Sidecars, or perusing the depths of the Pacific Ocean in Glass Bottom Boats, we like to travel by Hot Air Balloon.

Need i remind you that Hot Air Balloons are powered by nothing but hot air? That's air on air action that gives us the power of flight, or shall i say, the power of float. That, my casual compadres, is what we call casual magic. Jesus may have walked on water, but we lounge on top of balloons in the sky.

Our favorite part of balloon travel lay in its lethargically adventurous nature. Hop in a giant basket, peek at the cloud tops, and when you run out of fuel, land softly in a place you never intended to be. Drift into oblivion at the whim of wind (the most casual of elements second to the precious water). Take a nap if you wish, or be casually extreme and bring your hammock. Have a cola.

Of course, we being leisurely stylish, do not travel in regular old balloons. We often rely on the tandem bumble bees when traveling as a duo. For larger parties, we take the flying cow through the alps. As for my Sunday solo flights, I usually prefer the casual frog.

Let us not forget the one who wove the giant basket/people container for the Hot Air Balloon. Given the weave, most likely it was a Native American tribesman; perhaps the Iroquois, and they definitely know how to be casual (think peace pipes and moccasins).

Casual First Lady: Michelle Obama

2009-09-11T16:21:00.000-07:00

September 11th has not been very casual since the world's most dangerous game of Taliban Beer Pong some eight years ago. But now that the world's most casual president is in office, maybe we can change all that. Here's the first lady Michelle Obama doing her part to reinstate "casual 9/11" by wearing some purple chucks while working at Habitat For Humanity. Yes the best way to get over the fear of terrorism is to get out there and do some positive community service of a most casual nature. It can be so casual you won't even need socks. Take a lesson from Michelle Obama and take back today in a casual fashion.

Cats: The Most Casual Creature In Creation

2009-09-11T01:24:00.001-07:00

MRRRRrrrrrow. Mrrrp. I am Weezy, patron saint of casualness and Mayor Of Little Brooklyn. Being the mayor may not sound very casual but my mayoral duties include sleeping, eating, and trying to bite noses but being so cute that you cannot get mad at me. Meowwwwwowwow. I like to sit on the cool corner of this casual couch. Leather couches are very casual because they are cool on my little furry body. I am at my most casual mid-day, but there is never really a time that I am not casual. I just get to chill and lick my paws and purr all day. How could I not be casual? I am a cat.

CASUAL LIVING: A DAY IN THE LIFE

2009-09-10T22:12:00.000-07:00

Allow me to introduce myself. DAYM, Chairman of the Southwestern division of the WCCC...

This is a day in the life:

Keep it Casual!

Dam Funk: Casual Funkateer...

2009-09-10T14:30:00.000-07:00

Dam Funk keeps it West Coast Casual. No current artist makes music as casual. His casual anthems are perfect for times of leisure and relaxation. There's nothing like bumping some Dam Funk synth jams while floating on an inflatable alligator in Lambokomo Cove (WCCC Aquatic Headquarters). We salute you casually Dam Funk...we salute you with a casual thumbs up and a casual colada. Keep the casual funk alive good sir...More Dam Funk HERE.

Stay casual compadres...

Casual Floating

2009-09-09T14:06:00.000-07:00

Main Entry: float·ing
Pronunciation: \ˈflō-tiŋ\
Function: adjective
Date: 1600
1 : buoyed on or in a fluid
2 : located out of the normal position
3 : continually drifting or changing position
b : not presently committed or invested
c : short-term and usually not funded
4 : connected or constructed so as to operate and adjust smoothly

Floating is one of the most casual ways to enjoy one's self during personal leisure time.
Since we were all children we have always strived to soak ourselves while still laying slightly above surface in the perfect blend of air and water.

Once a person has reached adulthood their floating experiences might dwindle down due to lack of free time or possible un-casual weather (i.e east coast). Here on the casual coast, we appreciate the floating lifestyle and strive to relax and enjoy the lovely sunshine on our coast. Once in adulthood one might not be able to be supported by pool floaties and most likely will need to upgrade their floating device. A popular choice would be the innertube as it places you half in and half out of the water...but this leisurely choice is left up to the casual individual who chooses to float.

Casual Gone Wrong: Crocs

2009-09-08T18:07:00.000-07:00

If you are not familiar with the rubber sandals dubbed "Crocs" then you must live under a rock. One could consider this ignorance lucky as these hideous shoes have hit the scene in full force as everyone from little kids to celebrities are wearing them.

In 2008 "Crocs" was ranked the number one casual brand in the athletic specialty sporting goods category for men, women, and children by the NPD Market Research Group. This can only mean one thing... NPD did not refer to the WCCC for their cosign on this title as "Crocs" would have been considered a pure failure in casual life. According to the "Crocs" wikipedia page, the rubber shoes were created as a plastic clog to be mainly used in spa scenarios.

I want to ask Mr. George B. Boedecker Jr, creator of the "Croc," Is the slipper not good enough? It's been in use for quite some time now and here you come tarnishing the whole scene with your disgustingly designed plastic clogs. The Japanese already handled the clog reform back in the 1800's no need for you to come and tarnish the good slipper track record.

If you are still not convinced that "Crocs" are a poor purchase then I suppose you should hang out with this guy.

Stay casual my friends , but not too casual.

Slides

2009-09-08T12:09:00.000-07:00

Ah yes the slide ....

The slide is one of the most casual ways to enjoy yourself in your free time. It might even surpass the swing on the casual recreation list as you need to put forth way less effort. Since we were all knee high to a duck we have all loved and enjoyed the gravitational experience of the slide. From pre-school to adulthood slides have always had a place in our hearts. The slide was so popular that even food establishments such as McDonalds and Burger King felt the need to install complex slide systems in there restaurants so that we can take a bite of a cheeseburger and then slide down into a lovely comfortable ball pit.

Now just when everyone thought the slide could not get any better some casual genius decided to add water to the slide thus creating the water slide ....

The water slide combines two very casual items... The Slide and The Pool

This fusion of cool water and controlled gravitational pull towards casualness could be one of the best casual fusions known to date. Have you ever slid and been refreshed on a warm summer day? If you haven't then you are missing out.

Stay Casual My Friends..

Casual Creature: The Sloth...

2009-09-07T21:56:00.000-07:00

Oh Casual Sloth...
We praise you well...
You hardly leave the place you dwell...
Oh Casual Sloth...
You're an omnivore...
But prefer to eat leaves, leaves galore...
Oh Casual Sloth...
You move so slow...
Covered in fur, with claws on your toes...
Oh Casual Sloth...
You hang upside down...
Avoiding the stresses below on the ground...
Oh Casual Sloth...
You blend in with trees...
Warm climate creature that could never freeze...
Oh Casual Sloth...
I do love you...
Maybe one day I'll be casual too...

Casual Past Times: Swinging

2009-09-07T11:53:00.001-07:00

Ah the simple things in life....When the world has formally enslaved you to a life of mundane business attire and the endless pursuit of cold hard cash, it's time for a casual wake up call. If your neck tie is too tight and your slacks are neither wrinkle free nor comfort fit, you need a leisurely slap in the face, courtesy of your friend and mine: The Swingset. Take a stroll to your local parkland to rest your bones on that fine piece of rubber, grab those chains, and get your feet a-kickin. You'll be soaring in a semi-circular motion in no time. There's nothing like your neck-tie blowing in the wind to remind you of how leisurely life could be if you chose.

The swingset has the power to transform grown men into giddy children who will later need naps and warm milk, making it todays casual past time.

Acceptable Alternatives: The Seesaw, and Merry Go Round (No monkeybars).

East Coast: Not Casual

2009-09-06T14:45:00.001-07:00

As a recent transplant to New York, I have the advantage of the outsider's keen eye, like Alexis de Tocqueville -- the frog who documented our great nation in his famous book America Is Rad.

Which brings me to my first observation of un-casual life: waiting in really long lines for food. This is something we don't do on the fairer coast -- not since the Depression, anyway. The only LA exception that comes to mind is Pink's, which any native knows is pure garbage.

Yet in my five days here, I've waited longer to patronize food establishments than in all my time on the West Coast, in lines often more crowded and uncivilized than a Chinese DMV.

Eating must be casual. After a few hours of reclining, you feel hungry, amble over to your favorite eatery, order, and savor your fare -- all without breaking a sweat. The moment you have to scheme and struggle for a meal, you regress to the life of a hunter-gatherer. A life that has nothing to do with leisure.

I'll be here to remind everyone of all the ways the east coast remains the quintessential enemy of the casual lifestyle.

Donkey + Dinghy

2009-09-06T13:38:00.002-07:00

That title sounds like it should be dirty (and though I don't think that's really a dinghy, whatever).

In any case, while Lambo is off zooming about in his mega yacht, we recognize there are other Casual means of traversing bodies of water.

via Shawn Stussy's blog (a rather focused compendium of Casual)

How I Spent My Labor Day Weekend...

2009-09-06T13:16:00.001-07:00

Live from the WCCC base station........

Casual K-9: Tank Top Dog...

2009-09-05T11:33:00.000-07:00

Yes, a dog that eats avocados ranks high on the casual meter. Rad Surf Dog, well his name speaks for itself. But an often forgotten, yet extremely casual creature is the Tank Top Dog. Tank Top Dog is too professional to simply roam in the nude, yet far too casual to worry about dog sleeves. Sexy Female Lingerie Dog loves Tank Top Dog. Tank Top Dog is buff, furry, and loves sports. Now if Tank Top Dog surfs while eating avocados...and is rad...then Tank Top Dog is a legend of leisure...All hail Tank Top Dog. Stay Casul my furry friends...

The Early Rise: Controversially Casual?

2009-09-05T06:57:00.000-07:00

Trust me, it's a sunrise.

For many, waking up early when it is not required embodies the utmost in un-casualness.

As I write this on a Saturday morning around 6:30am, I must respectfully disagree.

Time moves a bit differently when you start your day in the early hours; your part of the world in itself is trying to wake up and is in no particular rush, so just link up with it and get up together.

Surely, if one has been out enjoying the recreational activities available during the late night, the early rise may not be the best fit. The early rise is not for everyone and 'early,' like everything potentially casual, is subjective: there are no rules. My own personal workweek wake up time is now 4:30, so a weekend 6:30 rise qualifies both as sleeping in and a rather early rise: thoroughly enjoyable.

Without resorting to lowest common denominator nostalgia arguments, I'll close with the fact that the morning is the coolest part of the day. Like a beverage that has been left in the refrigerator for consumption at its coolest, the morning can be the best time to enjoy the outdoors, particularly in the often hellish climes of summer in Los Angeles.

Casual Champ: Rad Surf Dog...

2009-09-04T20:02:00.000-07:00

Dogs eating avocados are casual. But not as casual as this pup. Nothing like pooping on the beach before "hanging ten" with friends. After a long day of carving up foam, Rad Surf Dog cracks open a Corona and grubs on some casual cat burgers. Bless you Rad Surf Dog...Bless your furry surfing soul.

Essential Accesories: Umbrellas

2009-09-04T18:45:00.000-07:00

As far as accessories go, The Umbrella is essential to the casual lifestyle. Why seek shelter when you can carry it with you. Hot summer days? Whats better than a personal shading device? The umbrella is ready for any occasion, rain or shine. It doesn't check the weather before leaving the house because it's always prepared to provide you a leisurely environment with minimal effort. Efficiency my friends. Doing what you want, when you want with your retractable companion. Walking, Lounging, and Flying from roof tops: 3 activities that will take you to the top the casual ladder with the help of a trusty umbrella. It was made for this. Contrary to popular belief, umbrellas work wonders indoors. You never know when bright lights and fire sprinklers will try to ruin your naps. Not anymore. Versatility that folds. The umbrella will bend to your casual will. Get em while you can, these things are literally floating off the shelves.

If your umbrella happens to be disguised as a cat, even better.

"Now That's An Avocado Eatin' Dog..."

2009-09-04T13:39:00.000-07:00

We praise you Huell Howser for your Casual nature. Beyond that though...Is there anything more Casual than a dog that eats avocados? I think not...

Stay Casual...

The Finer Things In Life

2009-09-04T13:02:00.000-07:00

I have many names but when people think of me and casual I believe the snowbear title comes into effect.

Above are two of the most casual products I would consider as a flagship for the casual lifestyle.

1) Bendy Straws , These straws will bend in any direction to comfort your casual sipping experience.

2) The Mojito: A Mojito is traditionally made of six ingredients: white rum , sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime, sparkling water, ice, and mint. It is strongly suggested if you use a straw for this drink that you use a bendy straw because this drink is for only sipping in the most casual of environments. If you happen to be wearing a robe while drinking this lovely drink then you will receive a bonus high five...

Stay casual my friends

What Is Casual?

2009-09-03T22:20:00.000-07:00

Main Entry: ¹ca·su·al
Pronunciation: \ˈkazh-wəl, ˈka-zhə-wəl, ˈka-zhəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French casuel, from Late Latin casualis, from Latin casus fall, chance — more at case
Date: 14th century

1 : subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance casual meeting>
2 a : occurring without regularity : occasional <casual employment> b : employed for irregular periods casual worker> c : met with on occasion and known only superficially casual friend>
3 a (1) : feeling or showing little concern : nonchalant casual approach to cooking> (2) :lacking a high degree of interest or devotion <casual sports fans> <casual readers> (3) : done without serious intent or commitment <casual sex> b (1) : informal, natural casualconversation> (2) : designed for informal use <casual clothing>

Skyway

2009-09-03T21:51:00.000-07:00

i am but merely an apprentice to the titans of casual that this blog belongs to, but in my humble opinion, suspended buckets that require no work on your part and pass slowly through a mountain = a rather casual way to travel.

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