INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The National Express rivals the tube in its low price and is more comfortable and accommodating if you have a lot of luggage. It’s a full-size bus with air conditioning and bathrooms on board, and you won’t have to worry about being crowded as you would on the Underground. However, the National Express will have to deal with traffic if you’re traveling during peak hours. It also services other towns and cities before reaching Heathrow, meaning that it’s more likely to be off-schedule. Buying your ticket online from the National Express website reduces your stress on the platform and ensures that you get a seat on your bus. Online tickets range in cost depending on your departure time, but don’t go above £10.  Visit https://www.nationalexpress.com/en to book your ticket. Enter Heathrow and your terminal for the departure information, and London Victoria Station for your arrival. Book a departure time that’s at least 90 minutes after your flight’s scheduled arrival time. If you’re buying tickets at the last minute, head to the Central Coach Station between Terminals 2 and 3. You’ll be able to buy National Express tickets there, although the price might be higher than it is online. You can the Heathrow Express train, free of charge, from Terminals 4 and 5 to the Central Coach Station. Although the National Express does service Terminals 4 and 5, its lines hit the Central Bus Station between Terminals 2 and 3 more frequently. Busses will stop about every 15 minutes, making it the most convenient and time-saving option. The National Express also runs 24 hours a day on weekdays, and from about 4:00am-11pm on weekends. You can also wait for the bus a little longer at Terminal 4 or 5, or take the Heathrow Express train to the Central Coach Station for free. The National Express takes you directly to Victoria Station with no stops. From there, you can walk to your hotel, take a cab, or use the tube.  Your arrival time in London will depend on the traffic, so expect a slow journey if you’re going during peak hours in the morning or evening. You can transfer to the District Line or the Circle Line at Victoria Station.

SUMMARY: Take the National Express coach for a cheap, comfortable option. Book ahead of time online to guarantee a seat. Buy a ticket from the Heathrow Central Coach Station if you’re booking on the day of. Get on the bus at the Central Bus Station for the most frequent pick-ups. Get off the bus at Victoria Station in London.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The name of the game comes from its ranking system. Since there are so many variants, there are many options. Before you start playing, establish the ranks you'll be using. You'll need enough for each person (and at least 3 players).  President or King - The winner of the previous round Vice President ("VP") or Minister - Second place Vice Scum or Asshole - Second to last place Scum or Asshole - Last place in the previous roundYou can use as many titles as you like, depending on the number of players you have. If you have a whole mess of players, consider including titles like Secretary (one below VP), Citizens, Peasants, or Average Joes. Some people choose to use the presidential line of succession, ending with a Clerk (right before the Scum). As you begin playing, you'll see that each time a player lays a card, there's an accompanying term. Familiarize yourself with the terms for efficient play.  Single - when only one card is laid down Double (Dub) - a pair of cards of the same value Triple (Trip) - three cards of the same value Quadruple (Quads) - four cards of the same value Kicker - a single card played with a four-of-a-kind to make it a bomb (in some variants) Clear/Table - If someone plays a hand and every other player passes, the table is cleared. The cards then get removed and the same player starts again, laying whatever card they choose. And if that player gets rid of all their cards, the next person who can beat the hand gets the next turn. If no one can beat the hand, it clears to the next player in line. Not only will you have the basics of the game, but the rules to drink need to be established as well. The following are known examples--you can get as creative as you are able.  The card that matches the number of players present is usually referred to as the "social." When laid, all players must drink twice. It can be played on any card and two socials (or even three) can be laid back to back. The next player then plays on the card that was laid before the "social." If a player passes, he or she must drink. Sometimes this is limited so it only applies if anyone else can play before the pile is cleared. If a player lays a card of the same rank as the previous card, the next player loses their turn and subsequently drinks. For example, if player 1 lays down a 4 and player 2 lays down a 4, player 3 loses their turn and must drink. If a 4 is played again by player 4, player 5 is skipped and drinks. While it's not imperative, you can choose cards that have specific functions. This can add an element of chance to a game with players of different ability levels.  Some players like to choose a card that automatically clears the board. If laid down, the trick starts over and that person begins with whatever card they please. This is usually a 2. In addition, designate a wild card (usually a 3) that can take the place of any other number (except the clear card). Instead of having the person left of the dealer start, have the person holding a specific card (4 of clubs, for example) begin.

SUMMARY:
Know the ranks. Learn the terms. If drinking, establish the applicable rules. Designate the necessary cards.