I just see this being a whole new domain name fight similar to how it was in the late 90's... So unless ICANN plans on being much more stringent about who gets what, anyone with the money could buy up TLDs of all the popular corporations (eg. .coke, .xerox, .apple, etc...).

Damn the Dems for caving and Damn the GOP for siding with their party over doing the right thing. I really f#$%ing hate the GOP right now...

Grrr..... =(

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll437.xml

I can tell you that my rep is NOT getting my vote in the next election... I REALLY don't like him.

Pity it's so much... I'd love to get on just to tear it apart and look at the internals

I love that in less than 24 hours there are close to 300 comments to a blank post. This is an amazing experiment/mistake/whatever Mark! Bravo! =)

"No need just to stay out here enjoying nature with no internet."

Funny, I used to think that going to the great outdoors was so you could get away from the Internet. =)

Hopefully this was a joke, but I understand even if it isn't. As this was supposed to give you a chance to still work, not being able to work buts a damper on things...

Anyone who wants to take any action on this, just go to https://secure.freepress.net/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=257

Let your Congressperson know...

And here I was thinking that camping and outdoorsy stuff was to get away from all the electronics =).
I guess if you're trying to avoid taking vacation days it makes more sense, but I'd do what I can to avoid taking more electronics than you need.

As far as hiking in and all that, make sure you get yourself a good pack (but avoid places like REI who are overpriced). Usually you can carry 1/4 of your body weight. I know that when I last went backpacking, we were able to go a full week with gear, food, and whatnot, so I feel you'd be okay with just a couple of days.

To solve the water problem, get a good filter at the same place you get your pack. Make sure it doesn't leave an aftertaste though, or you won't want to drink (bad!). My friend's filter was horrible on our last trip so I'd recommend testing it out for a day or two before you leave, just to make sure you got the right one.

In the end, I think you'd be okay with a MBP and a cell phone as far as weight is concerned (since you're only going for a couple days). One tip that could help... Find a friend to go with. That way you split the gear weight, you're SAFER, and it's just a lot more fun.

Hope this helps!