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    The Official Camping / Backpacking / Bikecamping / Kayaking Gear Thread

    My backpacking gear list: Gregory Baltoro 65L (I also have an REI frameless 45L that I use on shorter trips) Marmot Trestles 15F Long Bag (depending on weather - you can go with lighter summer bags, a bag liner, or even a light sheet - but I probably should switch to a quilt system) Trekology...
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    Smokey the Bear turns 75

    Just in case you didn't know. https://www.fs.fed.us/fs-tags/smokeys-birthday
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    LVG's Golden Knights Thread

    It has killed me to not post a Golden Knights thread in this forum all year. But with my Knights playing in the Cup, I figured it was time to take the plunge.** I'll contain Knights stuff to this thread, other than when we're playing the desert dogs. Knights / Capitals for the Cup. Who woulda...
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    Kayaking & Camping Down the Colorado

    I've been toying with the idea of kayaking down and camping along the Colorado. Put in at Willow Beach and take 3-4 days to reach Laughlin. I have a little kayak with enough capacity to hold all my gear (tent, sleeping bag, food, fuel). Just paddle until I'm tired, then pitch a tent along a...
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    Anyone Kayak?

    Just curious if anyone kayaks on this board. I've been looking to pick up a new hobby now that my time is freeing up, and I love the water. Looking to pick someone's brain about training, equipment, and places to go in the SW. Mostly flat water to begging, maybe some whitewater when I progress.
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    Tea

    I was recently introduced to the world of loose leaf tea and have come to enjoy trying new teas and mixing favorite types together. A mug of tea now has a place on my desk. Just curiously, anyone else have an interest in tea?
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    MacBook Air

    My HP died not too long ago and (for a variety of reasons) I went out and got a MacBook Air. I haven't used a Mac since the SE days, and was wondering what apps were required / neat to have. I already have office 365. Any other suggestions?
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    Apples - We've Been Eating Them All Wrong

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/foodbeast/so-apparently-weve-been-e_b_3201388.html
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    You must read this...

    I'm looking for books that expand my horizon, that challenge my worldview. Any ideas?
    • LVG
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    • Forum: Books
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    JP Morgan Loses 2 Billion in 6 Weeks

    http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0511-jpmorgan-chase-20120511,0,4625412.story The CNBC story here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/47377555 A few thoughts. If this doesn't demonstrate that the derivatives market (a closed and opaque market) presents a real and present threat to the nation's...
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    EU Economic News

    Some news from the EU front: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17836624 Deutche Bank's profits plummet 35%: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17851185 Spain's bond costs double from a year ago: http://www.businessday.co.za/Articles/Content.aspx?id=170410 The Netherland's government fell due...
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    Higher Ed Advice

    I need some advice regarding higher ed (university). Anyone on the board work or used to work at a college or university in a teaching capacity (GA or Prof)? If so, please PM me. Thanks.
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    IDAK Test

    Anyone ever taken an IDAK test? Just curious, someone I knew recommended it for me.
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    The Hindenburg Omen

    FYI. Thoughts? http://www.thestreet.com/story/10835851/1/hindenburg-omen-is-a-stock-market-crash-imminent.html More at the link.
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    Russains Ban Wheat Exports

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100805/ts_afp/russiaheatwavefiresfarmcropscommoditiesgrain_20100805162243 More at link.
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    Profanity

    All: This is a reminder that while the Smack Shack forum is almost "anything goes", that anything does not include profanity. Recent posts and threads have been edited. From this point forward, however, users will be given a warning, and if repeated violations occur, a short break will be in...
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    Construction Market - PHX Area

    To the fellow contractors on this board - what's the construction market looking like in the greater PHX area? Multifamily / Commercial, or heavy civil works (if you're familiar with the public works side).
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    Fix Bet 2

    To fix the over / under on the BAL / NE bet.
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    Bal @ Ne Bet Correction

    Will I fix this bet?
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    BAL Ravens @ NE Patriots

    10 AM on CBS BAL Ravens @ NE Patriots (-3.5) Over / Under @ 42.5
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    PHI Eagles @ DAL Cowboys

    5:00 PM PST on NBC PHI Eagles @ DAL Cowboys (-3.5) Over / Under @ 44.5
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    NY Jets @ CIN Bengals (Corrected)

    Vbookie bet for the NY Jets @ CIN Bengals. 1.30 PM PST on NBC NY Jets @ CIN Bengals (-2.5) Over / Under @ 33.5
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    NY Jets @ CIN Bengals

    Crap. Forgot to check the stupid button. Mods delete.
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    11/22/09 Late Games

    The late games for 11/22/09: New York Jets @ New England Patriots (-10.5) NYJ @ NE Over 44.5 NYJ @ NE Under 44.5 Cincinnati Bengals (-9.5) @ Oakland Raiders CIN @ OAK Over 35.5 CIN @ OAK Under 35.5 San Diego Chargers (-2.5) @ Denver Broncos SD @ DEN Over 44.5...
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    11/22/09 Early Games

    The early games for 11/22/09: Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions (-3.5) O/U @ 38.5 Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars (-8.5) O/U @ 42.5 Pittsburgh Steelers (-9.5) @ Kansas City Chiefs O/U @ 40.5 Indianapolis Colts (-1.5) @ Baltimore Ravens O/U @ 44.5 Atlanta Falcons @ New York Giants...

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