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Posted in Outdoors on Mar 27th, 2004
I’ve completed my inventory of “stuff” I’m taking and weighing all the gear. Once again, I’m not an ultralight hiker but I do consider myself lighter than many of my contemporaries. That being said, here is the supplemental list. Certain items are genericized for the sake of brevity, while others are detailed elsewhere [...]
Posted in Outdoors on Mar 26th, 2004
Here are photos, gear lists and weights for a few of the things I carry on longer hikes. All are still very much in progress and come with the disclaimer that I am by no means an ultralight hiker, but I do manage to carry my share. Perhap I’ll trim some things, add some [...]
Posted in Journal on Mar 26th, 2004
This is a sample from my attempt at baking soft pretzels. I did not roll the dough thin enough and as a result the thicker portion taste more breadlike than pretzel like. I think I’ve got it down for next time though.
Posted in News on Mar 26th, 2004
(New York Times) MEXICO CITY ? Santa Muerte does not look like some vision from heaven. In fact, she looks like hell: a scythe-wielding skeleton with a blood-curdling grin. So perhaps it is fitting that most of her followers come from places that feel like hell on earth, places like Tepito, a crime-ravaged slum in [...]
Posted in Science on Mar 26th, 2004
LOUISVILLE, KY, March 24, 2004 – NASA’s March 23 announcement of evidence of the past presence of “a body of gently flowing saltwater” on Mars is big news for America, and giant news for seafood fans. In January, Long John Silver’s offered to give America free Giant Shrimp if NASA found conclusive evidence of an [...]
Posted in Technology on Mar 25th, 2004
(Mobilemag) The MDA2 or XDA2 Pocket PC phone (depending what region you are located) is one I have had my eye on for quite some time now. Sporting a very large 3.5 inch screen, camera, 400 Mhz processor, 128MB on-board RAM and SD expansion all wrapped in a GSM phone, well, it just makes my [...]
Posted in Technology on Mar 25th, 2004
(allProducts.com) This advance cellular jamming device utilizes unique and intelligent technique that interferes the linkage between cellular handset and cellular base station by very low output power radio signals. Ensure a cellular phone communication free environment for desired period of time and control compound or to avoid information being disclosed secretly during meetings. And yet, [...]
Posted in Technology on Mar 25th, 2004
(Optics.org) Light transmitting concrete is set to go on sale later this year. The days of dull, grey concrete could be about to end. A Hungarian architect has combined the world?s most popular building material with optical fiber from Schott to create a new type of concrete that transmits light.
Posted in Technology on Mar 18th, 2004
(Cool Tools) You plug this solid-state inverter into your car’s lighter socket and power whatever 110 volt AC appliance you want, 75 watts max. No need for special DC gadgets. It’s made for recharging cell phones and other batteries, but I’ve used it for my scanner and my printer while on the road.
Posted in Science, Technology on Mar 18th, 2004
WASHINGTON (AFP) – NASA has developed a computer program that comes close to reading thoughts not yet spoken, by analyzing nerve commands to the throat. It says the breakthrough holds promise for astronauts and the handicapped.
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