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I'm not shopping for skis! I have the atomic tourguides and I'm excited about the fact that I actually know something for once and can answer a question.

Nope, not the same. These are bigger and heavier. The BD Arc Ascent, which I don't think they make anymore, was the same as the atomic tourguide. It's cool that these are available in really small sizes - 153cm is on STP. Good for the little ladies out there.

That sounds like a pretty damn good idea.

I just saw a preview for it. It looks interesting. And since it's a documentary and made with the participation of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, it will probably be a lot better that most mountaineering movies.

If anyone will happen to be in the Railay area the last couple weeks of February and wants to meet up for some beachside bolt clippin', drop me a line.

All you naysayers suck! I just saw the movie yesterday and I think anybody who didn't like it is a soulless sarcastic pseudo-hipster poser incapable of being impressed by anything, with icewater in his veins and a heart of coal.

Anyone want to head out tomorrow? I'll happily do (in order of preference) easy BC tele, XC touring, or lifts. Leaving work soon, so call me at 206-409-6267.

Klenke, your picture can't be right. CBS's pack is WAY bigger than that!

"Our first recipe: broiled Yeti Penis!"

Gallery of Regrettable Food

You go boy!!! Woo hoo!

Time to take my (limited) skillz to the hillz this weekend (either day, if conditions are decent). Anyone want to join me for some easy low-angle telemarking (or whatever)? Also looking for destination suggestions. Thank you!

Did a little looking and found a couple... REI has one but it's expensive and heavy. Campmor has a cheap and light one, but the durability is questionable. Neither website shows the back of the unit. I'd like one that has some kind of clip or strap for easy pack attachment.

Oops, I forgot that there are lots of different kinds... I'll be charging AA batteries, 4 at a time would be plenty, and I want something small and portable to strap to my pack to soak up the sun while hiking.

What's a good one?

I want to travel light and not have any checked luggage at all - that's why I ask.

Has anyone gotten away with bringing them on a plane, or are they considered a potential weapon like nail clippers? I have those rubber tip covers, if that helps.

As many of you know, I'll be travelling from Jan to June, so one of the things I have to do before I leave is get an extension for filing my tax return because I won't be around during tax time. Piece of cake, right? Just download the extension form, fill it out, and send it in, right? Well, it says on the IRS website that getting the extension allows you file your tax return later (up to Aug 15), BUT you still have to pay any taxes you may owe on time (Apr 15). But how are you supposed to know if you owe anything until you fill out your tax return????? What the hell are you supposed to do, send them a blank check?

I'm a lib, no surprise there.

Something like 60% of total big pharma costs go to marketing/advertising, not R&D, much to the dismay of drug discovery scientists. So the statement that drug prices have to be so high to support development is largely crap. At some point pharmas decided that it would be more profitable to push drugs with the biggest possible market (ie. antidepressants, Viagra, "the purple pill", cholesterol meds, etc.), than to develop cures for serious but obscure maladies with a limited market.

It's amazing how this stuff never seems to get old or lose its entertainment value.

Though considered largely a Canadian concept, gravy-cheese fries, aka "Disco fries", are also a staple of diners in NJ. Pretty tasty grease fix, actually. What's the big deal?

I set up the Kelty Ledge in my living room and it has some cool design features, but I decided the lopsided shape would cause my partner and I to fight over who gets the more vertical side. The more sloping side is a little claustrophobic and potentially soggy with the tent wall right on top of you.

Yum!

I agree that he's a fine male specimen, but I don't think the blonde pony tail and knee breeches is a good look for him. He was hotter in "LA Confidential". For prettier examples of men in 18th century garb, check out "Interview with a Vampire". Pretty bad movie, but good eye candy if you're into that .