Abstract: Colander-container vessels are presented including: a bowl, the bowl including, a lip; a sidewall surface, where the sidewall surface includes a number of perforations disposed proximate with a front portion of the lip, and a bottom surface; and a retention surface disposed along the front portion of the lip, where the retention surface extends away and inward from the lip. In some embodiments, colander-container vessels further include a handle disposed along a back portion of the lip. In some embodiments, the retention surface includes a second number of perforations.

Abstract: This invention provides a device for the workplace, which supports communication while providing entertainment and supporting communication between one or more users. The present invention provides a spherical structure wherein a first hemispherical chamber and a second hemispherical chamber can be separated to reveal an internal writing surface. A user can then record a written message on this writing surface. The first hemispherical chamber and the second hemispherical chamber can then be joined again. Once closed, the spherical structure can be tossed, or alternately reopened to expose the writing surface. This provides one or more users with a way to communicate.