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• Commented on US terrorist watchlist now has more than 1,000,000 names
  I would like to point out 2 things. 1. Godwin's law. 2. I still haven't seen any constructive help. My friend has a serious problem, and while the political commentary is perhaps appropriate, I was hoping that somewhere in here...
• Commented on US terrorist watchlist now has more than 1,000,000 names
  Avoiding all the various political recriminations . . . I was traveling with a friend this last weekend, and he was unable to get a boarding pass on the net. We were told by the sky-cap that his name was...
• Commented on Bug-In Bag: What tools for the Outquisition?
  I think too much of the discussion has focused on high tech/electric tools/knowledge. With a limited lifespan and low reproducibility most of those items will be gone within years. Civilization takes decades to reproduce. What we need to think about...
• Commented on Chiditarod: Chicago’s Urban Shopping Cart Race.
  I would object to being called a hipster, but I think colorful personality is fair. Loads of fun as always. Loads more photos up on flickr. http://flickr.com/search/?q=chiditarod+2008&s=rec Main Chiditard at www.chiditarod.org...
• Commented on Bedu: Emergency Shelter in a Barrel
  JOEL - Right off the bat - Don't bring your Macbook Pro. Take the time away from your stuff, it is worth it. Also - Backpacker magazine just came out with their latest gear review issue, not too much electronica,...
• Commented on What would it be like to be the last person on Earth?
  While I enjoyed much of the book, I was disappointed by the conceit of Isherwood Williams. While I am willing to give allowances for the fact that he suffers from PTSD, I always thought him a poor hero. I always...
• Commented on Pirate Scope Spyglass
  Want to warn everyone about this item. After a week of waiting for this scope to be shipped as a gift for my father (ordered about 2 weeks before christmas, US domestic), my wife called in and was informed that...