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City of Lincoln
Mayor's Office
2006 Media Releases
With continued hot, dry weather, Mayor Coleen J. Seng is strongly encouraging business and residential water customers to follow the City's voluntary outdoor watering restrictions. This summer's rainfall is 6.5 inches below normal, and little rainfall is forecast. Property owners with street addresses ending in even numbers (including zero) are asked to limit outdoor water use to Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Those with addresses ending in odd numbers are asked to limit outdoor watering to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Mondays are "no watering" days. Gardening experts advise that watering lawns once per week is generally adequate.
"I want to thank those who are following the voluntary restrictions on outdoor watering," said Mayor Seng. "But more conservation is needed because the well fields are not replenishing as quickly as they should due to dry conditions around the Platte River where Lincoln's wells are located. We must reduce the daily outdoor water consumption or face mandatory watering restrictions. Our priorities are to make sure we have adequate water for drinking and for emergency use."
Jerry Obrist, Chief Engineer for the Lincoln Water System (LWS), said flows in the Platte River are at levels similar to 2002, the last year the City implemented mandatory watering restrictions. Obrist said river flows have declined in the last week, and the Lincoln well fields can only sustain an average usage rate of about 65 million gallons per day. Water usage this past week averaged about 70 million gallons a day.
LWS measures local water usage daily. If weekly water usage continues to exceed what the Lincoln well fields can provide, LWS will recommend next week that mandatory outdoor water restrictions be implemented.
Under mandatory restrictions, residents would be required to follow the designated watering day schedule. According to City ordinance, LWS is authorized to turn off water service to locations disregarding mandatory outdoor watering restrictions. The water will be turned on only when disconnection and reconnection fees have been paid to LWS and a $100 bond has been filed.
The public can track daily water usage on the City Web site at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: water). The site also includes suggestions for water conservation, the City's Water Management Plan and water rates. LWS water rates are structured to encourage conservation -- those who use more water are charged a higher rate.


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(April 13, 2006) - After silencing the competition at the inaugural Atlantic Sun Indoor Championships, the ETSU men's track and field team will look to make it a clean sweep at the A-Sun Outdoor Championships, this weekend in Clermont, Fla. The women's team will aim to move up the conference ranks, and improve upon its sixth-place finish indoors.
Men's Preview
Senior James Rainer (Alcoa, Tenn.) will be the one to beat in the 100-meter dash, boasting the best time in the conference by a quarter of the second. Rainer, a three-time A-Sun Athlete of the Week, sailed to a personal-best, and regional-qualifying mark of 10.40 at the Western Carolina Invitational earlier this season.
The senior is not only undefeated in outdoor competition this season, but also untarnished in A-Sun action after sweeping the 60- and 200-meter titles at this year's indoor championships.
Teammate Johnny Tucker (Spartanburg, S.C.) will also vie for hardware in the sprints, entering the championships with the second-fastest time in the 200-meters (22.24), and the third-best mark in the 100 (10.88).
The Bucs' sprinters are also poised to medal in the relays, as the 4x100-meter holds the conference's top time at 42.03, and the second-fastest in the 4x400-meters at 3:23.68.
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The sophomore currently boasts the number-two time in the 100-meter hurdles (15.31), as well as the third-rated performance in the 400-meter hurdles (57.67). Wright will be a busy man this weekend, as he will likely compete in the hurdles, jumps, and javelin.
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Junior Anna Marie Ricciardi (Canfield,
Ricciardi will also look to claim points in the 100 hurdles, entering the meeting with the sixth-rated time in the conference (15.58).
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Jones also looks to put a dent in the 200-meter field, fielding a season-best time of 24.97, the fifth-best entry time in the competition. Bailey and Knox could also make an impact in the event, as both athletes are ranked in the top 10 heading into the weekend, well within striking distance of a scoring position.
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Celebrations for Henley Women's Regatta (HWR) came to a climax on Sunday, 16th June 2012, at Henley-on-Thames to commemorate the achievement of 25 years of women competing in domestic rowing. It was a weekend of merriment with intermediate, senior and elite rowers all joining in on the silver anniversary. Taking place two weeks before the Henley Royal, the Henley Women's Regatta has come a long way since its inception in 1988 and has grown to become one of the highlights of the regatta season for women rowers across the globe.
WinkBall Video Reporters were at Henley-on-Thames on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to speak to Sir Steve Redgrave as well as athletes, spectators and patrons of the sport to find out what's so special about rowing and what they think of it's achievement so far.
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Kansas-based utility Westar Energy has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to increase its renewable energy resources by at least 80 MW. The utility is looking to enter long-term contracts with one or more renewable energy project developers, with the new generation coming online by 2016.
Historically, most renewable energy in Kansas has been wind, but Westar says any renewable energy project will be considered if it meets the utility's objectives. The company explains that its ultimate decision to add more renewable resources will hinge on overall cost, reliability, adequate transmission capacity to deliver the energy to its customers, the status of state and federal policy on renewable resources, and regulatory treatment. Westar will also give preference to projects in Kansas.
"With federal regulation of greenhouse gases coming, good market prices for wind energy and the next milestone for the state's requirement on the horizon, it's time to consider adding more renewable energy," says Mark Ruelle, Westar's president and CEO. "If developers submit projects that help us meet these requirements and that are good for our customers, we'll move forward."
Westar, which has almost 700 MW of renewables in its energy portfolio, says it was the first Kansas utility to provide wind energy on a commercial scale with a pilot program almost 15 years ago. In 2007, Westar solicited bids for renewable energy projects that culminated in adding nearly 300 MW of wind energy. In 2012, Westar Energy then added almost 400 MW from two wind farms.
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BWW Blog: Cody Williams of R+H's CINDERELLA - First Weekend of Previews
If I had to guess, I would say previews are so exciting because they are the landmark that tells you, "The fun is about to begin!" They are the first palm trees you see on your drive to Disney World. Although we have a long month ahead of us, chalked full of all day rehearsals and hard work, knowing that we have hit preview time is exciting and energizing.
This past Friday was our first preview of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. It was special for everyone in the company, but especially for those who were making their Broadway debut. You only get one of those! Adding to our excitement was the fact that the Broadway Theater (which is one of the larger theaters) was completely sold out all weekend! To those of you who have bought tickets to the show, or who are excited about coming eventually, I say thank you.
One might suspect that actors would learn a thing or two from having their first paying audience. At the very least, actors learn where they need to pause for laughter or applause. This past weekend we learned a few more things. First, we learned to expect girls (of all ages) dressed as if they were going to the ball. It was definitely exciting to look out and see four Cinderellas house right, two baby Cinderellas house left, and another Cinderella in the mezzanine!
This weekend also reminded us just how incredible our swings are. In the middle of our Saturday evening show, one of our swings, Kirstin Tucker, had to go on. Not only was this her first time on stage in R + H's Cinderella, it was her Broadway debut! Kirstin completed the show flawlessly. R + H's Cinderella's talented team of swings is a tremendous asset!
During the dinner break between our two shows on Saturday, I discovered something incredible. Andy Einhorn (our music director) also musically directs Audra McDonald. This past Saturday, our cast was delighted to discover that if we hung out in the stage left staircase, we could hear Audra rehearsing in Andy's dressing room. A private Audra McDonald concert! How cool is that??! It is just another magical experience that makes this show so incredibly special. I'm thrilled to see what other magical experiences R + H's Cinderella brings into my life!
If you're on Twitter, let me know when you are coming to see the show @odyilliams
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Cinderella's Glass Slippers available to the public (by Stuart Weitzman)
These turtle-people have been showing up everywhere at the Broadway Theatre. I have no idea who is drawing them!
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Playing in the Gentry Center will be welcomed by the Tigers as they are a perfect 8-0 at home this year for the first time since the 1994-95 season. They have also won 18 of their last 19 home games dating back to last year.
The Tigers currently average 14 more points at home (76) than they do on the road (62.2) and shoot the ball at a 13 percent higher clip (51 versus 31.8).
In TSU's last game at Morehead State, Patrick Miller scored his 1000th career point, but it wasn't enough as TSU fell at Morehead State, 78-69.
Miller came into the game needing 18 points to join Robert Covington as the only current Tigers in the millennium club. He finished the game with a team-high 19 points on 5-of-10 shooting and a 9-for-10 line from the charity stripe.
Miller has 301 points so far this season, and the guard has also played more minutes than anyone else in the OVC (770).
Kellen Thornton and Jordan Cyphers also had good games for TSU against Morehead State, dropping 18 and 15 points, respectively.
Thornton now ranks number ten on the OVC's scoring list (14.5) while Cyphers is ninth in threes made with 42.
TSU has already beaten Tennessee Tech once this year, 72-66, on the road. The game was TSU forward M.J. Rhett's best game of his career.
Rhett was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field en route to tallying a career-high 15 points. He also recorded his first double-double with a team-high 11 rebounds and a career-high four blocks. Rhett also notched seven-straight points for the Tigers during a five-minute span.
Rhett's performance earned him OVC Player of the Week honors.
Tennessee Tech comes into Thursday's contest with an 8-12 overall record and a 2-6 mark in conference.
The Golden Eagles are fresh off a 70-52 victory over Austin Peay, but it was just the club's second win in its past 10 games.
TTU is led by Jud Dillard who is second in the OVC in points per game (19.5) and is fifth in rebounds (7.7). Dillard also ranks 20th in the nation in scoring.
In spite of Dillard's play, the Golden Eagles have had some problems scoring this season, as they rank tenth in the OVC in points per game (63.7) and 11th in field goal percentage (41.9).
TSU hosts their in-state rival on Thursday night at 7 p.m. The matchup can be seen on the OVC Digital Network.
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Why do therapy dog work????
Well besides the fact that it is good PR for the breed,
it is good for the people you visit, and reduces stress and blood pressure.....
The dog and handler are both rewarded over and over by the love and smiles they get in return.
Steel and I just got back from visiting the cancer floor at our local hospital. A patient actually picked Steel up and stuck him on the bed. He got a massage from one of the visitors. and got to lick and be pet by at least 50 different people within a 2 hr period.
All that and not one negative PIT BULL comment or strange look from some ignorant boob. LOL
How to pick a therapy dog
I recently was asked a question and wanted to bring it up and get others opinions on it.
If you are looking at puppies/dogs with the specific goal in mind of having a therapy dog what would you look for?
I personally didn't specifically get my dogs to do therapy work, but thought of a couple of things I feel would be important with that goal in mind.
If I were to adopt or purchase one for that specific reason this is what I'd look for:
- first off he/she would have to have awesome stable temperament
-whether it was an adult or pup really wouldn't be an issue
(adults can be easier in some ways and harder in others)
-isn't shy, yet isn't overly dominating of the other dogs/pups
- is very confident
- shows no fear issues
-is outgoing and affectionate
- a little more on the laid back side, but a high energy dog that can be brought down for working is also fine. A totally non stop hyper, dog is usually not the best candidate unless you are a very experienced trainer
- I'd definitely test for noise sensitivity and food toy drive
- I find dogs with at least some sort of drive easier to work with and train, but I'm sure not everyone will agree as dogs with drive can also sometimes present other challenges LOL
- dogs with major health issues, or pain concerns due to structural problems are usually not good candidates but there are exceptions. I've known some three legged dogs and dogs with cancer who did a wonderful job , but they were exceptions to the rule not the norm
This is not saying that dogs not fitting exactly what I listed can't be therapy dogs, just if that was the specific goal, I think a dog with the above qualities would be well suited for the job.
So what type of pup do you think makes the best therapy dog? Please add anything I left out and your opinions on this!


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Legends of the Star: Mr. Cowboy, Bob Lilly
Many great players have worn the Dallas Cowboys uniform with pride and distinction during the teams glorious 50 year history. None however, can lay claim to the ultimate team nickname, "Mr. Cowboy" save one, the great Bob Lilly.
Though there are many current and former Cowboys who deserve their due recognition for helping the Dallas Cowboys become and maintain the title of "America's Team". However, a strong case can be made that if not for Bob Lilly, it may have never happened.
Many of the newer and younger Cowboy fans have all heard of the great Bob Lilly at one time or another. They may have even heard that he is considered by most to be the best Defensive Tackle in Cowboy history. A fact that cannot be disputed.
That said, it's only a small part of Lilly's amazing legacy and the impact he made on a young franchise that would soon become one of the juggernauts of the NFL.
Bob Lilly was born in 1939 and went to Texas Christian University where he became a star defensive end and was named to the All-America team. As part of this honor he received a camera as one of his awards, a gift that would surely impact the rest of his life.
In 1961 Bob was drafted with first overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys, thus becoming the first ever draft pick in franchise history. He would not disappoint.
Though he was originally drafted as a defensive end, in his third year with the Cowboys, coach Tom Landry switched his position to defensive tackle where he would become one of the best at his position in the NFL for many years to come.
Lilly was a punishing defender and his tough demeanor and sheer determination made him the undisputed leader of the Cowboys famous "Doomsday Defense'. Lilly was so unstoppable, that he was regularly double and triple teamed for the majority of his career.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl a then record 11 times between 1962 and 1973, and Lilly was also a seven time first team All Pro selection.
During his long 14 year Hall of Fame career he was as durable as they came missing only one game to a leg injury.
Lilly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, his first year of eligibility, and was the first player who spent his entire career with the Cowboys to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
He is a member of the All Century Team and in 1999 was ranked number 10 on the "100 Greatest Football Players" by the Sporting News. Sports Illustrated calls him the greatest Defensive Tackle in NFL history.
In addition to being the Cowboys' first ever draft pick, when all was said and done, "Mr. Cowboy" would also become the first player ever to be inducted into the "Ring of Honor". He is the only Dallas Cowboy to wear the #74, and is the only number unofficially retired by the team.
Aside from football, Bob Lilly went on to become a noted photographer, a career that stemmed back to the day he began using the camera he won as an All-American. His interests included photographs of magnificent sunsets, majestic mountain ranges and scenic landscapes that captured all the natural beauty of the Midwest. He has launched a successful business where people can buy some of his most famous photographs.


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So, you don't have time to take a genealogy class? Nor do you have time to read all those helpful genealogy blogs and how-to websites? Lucky you! There is now an alternative!
This year there has been a boom in audio versions of genealogy information online. First, I'll list podcasts below, starting with the newest. You can listen to these while driving, doing housework or relaxing at home. Now you have no excuse for not learning something new today.
1.) Fieldstone Common - http://fieldstonecommon.blogspot.com/ is hosted by genealogist Marian Pierre-Louis of Massachusetts. Her show topics focus on genealogy and history of New England and is broadcast every Thursday at 1PM for an hour. Don't worry if you miss the live show (which usually features call-in prizes), each show is recorded and available as a podcast (to listen to online or download to your computer or iTunes)
2.) Check Blog Talk Radio at www.blogtalkradio.com for other genealogy related shows
A.) The Forget-Me-Not Hour First Wednesday of each month 10AM http://www.blogtalkradio.com/JaneEWilcox
B.) My Society by the Federation of Genealogical Societies Saturdays 2PM http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mysociety
C.) Bernice Bennett – Thursdays at 8PM http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bernicebennett
3.) Genealogy Gems is a podcast by genealogist Lisa Louise Cooke http://genealogygemspodcast.com/ "Your Family History Show". Listen online or download to your computer or device.
4.) The Genealogy Guys http://www.genealogyguys.com/ "The longest running , regularly produced genealogy podcast in the world" hosted by George G. Morgan and Drew Smith. A monthly podcast of news from the genealogy industry, advice, and lessons in genealogy research. Listen online or download.
This second list is of online classes and webinars. The internet is full of places to take online classes, which can be audio only, video, and webinars which allow you to ask questions of the instructor and receive immediate feedback. Most of these are free, but some require modest fees. They are hosted by genealogy industry leaders such as Ancestry.com, Family Tree Magazine, genealogical societies, and individual genealogists.
You can find a very good calendar of these at GeneaWebinars at the website www.blog.geneawebinars.com Some of the webinars are archived so you can watch them later, but most are live only. Watch alone at home or with a friend. Most of these are set up so they can be broadcast to a genealogy club, lineage society meeting or school classroom long distance, which would be a fun event for libraries or schools.
Genealogy.com offers online free classes at www.Genealogy.com/university
Family Search offers hundreds of free online classes covering basic genealogy skills, advanced level research, ethnic research, and how to use documents, archives and all sorts of reference materials and finding aids at https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html
Ancestry.com offers online classes, too, beginner and advanced levels. A subscription is required, or you may be able to view these videos through your local library's subscription.
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Just like most responsible parents, my mom and dad tried to teach me early on the value of giving, but it took me a little longer than most other kids to grasp the concept. My competitive, winner-take-all nature clouded my judgment from time to time.
Competition can bring out the best and worst in any of us, on a personal and professional level. This is especially true in the business world when markets tighten and projects get scarce. In fact, competing for work in a challenged market has forced more than a couple business owners to resort to unethical acts, such as overcharging their customer for services rendered.
So why not try doing something altogether different on your next project? Instead of showing up at your customer's door looking for that last payment, turn things upside down and hand them a check. No, I'm not recommending you give your services away for free. I'm encouraging you to get out there and find your customer a rebate of some sort. You won't believe how good it will make you feel when you hand your customer a check for thousands of dollars.
By definition, a rebate is an amount of money that's deducted or returned to you from a payment or bill. Most everyone is familiar with the rebates that electronics manufacturers offer for computers and stereos. But how many of you are actually aware of the rebate programs initiated by a large number of electric utilities and government agencies in this country? If you're one of those business owners that isn't taking advantage of these generous programs, you're shortchanging your customer thousands of dollars and missing out on an opportunity to add value to your services.
Rebates on the purchase and installation of energy-efficient electrical products are popular again as electric utilities look to defer their investment in new power plants to meet increasing loads on their systems. They know that for every kilowatt of load that's shaved off with the help of energy efficient products, results in the deferment of new capacity they must invest in to serve their growing system loads.
Because lighting makes up such a large percentage of the commercial energy demand, many of today's programs offer rebates in the area of lighting components and systems. But no two rebate programs are exactly alike, so the trick is to know where to find them and how to efficiently apply for them. For more on this topic, turn to page 26 and read this month's cover story written by Managing Editor Matthew Halverson.
I can't think of a better way to impress a client than by presenting them with a big fat rebate check at the end of a project to offset the sting of the final bill. So put on your research cap and start sifting through those utility rebate files. The sooner you do, the quicker you'll once again be reminded that it's always better to give than to receive.


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Michael Jackson rocked my world in my teenage years, and he still does to this day. Controversies set aside, MJ was a compassionate human being and he really touched a lot of people with his music. Even though he no longer moonwalks on this earth like the rest of us, he's still very much alive in the hearts and minds of his fans, where he will live on and his memory kept alive by his music.
MJ isn't just known for his beautiful voice; he's also widely regarded for his jaw-dropping dance moves and suaveness. Highlighting this great talent of his and immortalizing his signature dance moves in LEGO is Berlin-based animator Annette Jung of Talking Animals.
Check it out after the break. It's nothing short of awesome.
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History of the Scientific Community in Woods Hole
The village of Woods Hole was settled more than 300 years ago and for
two centuries remained primarily a farming and fishing community. Then
in 1871 the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries (precursor
of the National Marine Fisheries Service) was established, and its
first director, Spencer Fullerton Baird, set up a temporary collecting
station in Woods Hole to study marine animals. Attracted by the
abundance of fauna and unpolluted waters, he established a permanent laboratory in the village in 1875. Soon,
visiting scientists were studying local marine plants and animals, and
a hatchery was organized to stock rivers with shad, salmon, and other
fish. At about the same time, the Fish Commission acquired Albatross, a
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I was completing a little bit of research regarding the recent acquisition of four paintings by George Ropes by the USS Constitution Museum when I stumbled upon a factoid I found amusing and felt I just had to share it here.
The original figurehead mounted on the ship depicted Hercules unfurling the United States Constitution. Unfortunately it was was severely damaged during the Barbary Coast Wars and was replaced by a more simple billet head.
Marching ahead through time a third figurehead was installed on the vessel during the 1833 overhaul. Commandant Jesse D. Elliott ordered a figurehead of President Andrew Jackson for the ship. Laban Beecher, a Bostonian, was commissioned to carve Jackson with a scroll that contained the motto, "The Constitution must be preserved." The carving was done in secret at first, but eventually a flier began to circulate alerting Bostonians regarding what was taking place in their midst.
The folks in Boston were a bit upset. President Jackson was very unpopular with New Englanders and they were highly offended his image would defile "their" Constitution. Things got so bad that someone offered $1500 to let them steal the carving from his shop prior to its installation.
On the night of July 2, 1834, during a rainstorm, Samuel Dewey (his cousin, George, would eventually serve as commander on the USS Constitution) rowed out to the ship where he promptly sawed President's Jackson's head off! Dewey actually delivered the severed head in person to the Secretary of the Navy in Washington D.C. and received NO punishment for defacing property of the U.S. Navy.
Can you imagine the media coverage if this happened today?
The figurehead was covered up and eventually Jackson's head was magically reattached.
An American Heritage magazine article recounts that President Jackson who was not in good health at the time actually thought the whole thing was amusing while an article by Valentign Byvanck titled The Jackson Figurehead states the nation capitalized on the incident as punishment for the policies and attitude of the president and incorporate it into the ongoing strife between Jacksonians and Whigs.
A more elegant image of Jackson was attached to the ship later and is pictured with this post. It was carved by Boston carvers J.D. and W.H. Fowle. The President was shown in a pose similar to Napoleon with his left hand in his coat front. When Jackson's image was finally retired the Constitution was adorned with stars and flourishes.
The Naval Academy at Annapolis preserves the second Jackson figurehead for posterity as a statue. I will be attending a wedding in the Naval Academy chapel at the end of May and will make sure I find that figurehead and snap a few pictures to share.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Off With His Head!
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2 comments:
- June said...
I'll look forward to it.
- Not Afraid to Use It said...
Me too! I hope you track it down!
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The latest installment in Winnipeg's 17 game playoff series (pace Noel) drops at MTS Centre this evening, and for the first time in a couple of weeks, scoreboard watching will take a back seat. After a leisurely run against a few Western Conference squads, the Jets play a team in the Eastern Conference race, and to be precise, it's the team most likely to stand as the primary impediment between the locals and the post-season.
As befits a man on vacation, we'll keep this short-ish, but there are a few points of emphasis that bear being made. It's clear from their ascent up the standings that the Caps are rolling at the moment, and it's a roll based on good play at EV. timeonice.com reveals a club that's been on the good end of business when the game has been tied. .582 is a very high number for any team to sustain, but if nothing else it does indicate that the Capitals have dominated their opposition in terms of territorial play.
The cavet to all that is the fact that Washington has, like the Jets as of late, spent a fair bit of time at home, and they've played an unimpressive array of clubs along the way. The Caps have played all of three decent teams in the last ten, and lost to two of them. The lone win came in Boston, which normally would considered a very good scalp, but the Bruins have spent the last two months receiving a rather vicious reminder of how harsh a mistress regression can be, so winning at TD Garden is not as much of a surprise as it normally might be. Still, you can only beat the teams placed in front of you, and Washington has done what's been asked of them on the way to 8th.
The only potential news from the Capitals was Alex Ovechkin's status after a practice collision with Mike Knuble yesterday, but that appears to be nothing of concern, since the Caps' talisman made the trip to the unfrozen tundra of Southern Manitoba. Nik Backstrom is still on the shelf, but his concussion issues seem to be receding, and he might be a player when the Jets hit DC next week.
For the home side, Zach Bogosian is still out, with lingering injuries taking an extended bite out of what had been a season of significant progress. It's a smart move not to push him, even with his obvious value to the team. The Jets can survive at home with a lessened roster, so the primary goal has to be getting Bogosian fit before next week's difficult roadie to Pittsburgh, Washington, and Nashville.
That means the same roster for tonight, which will also include Eric Fehr getting another chance to cement his place in the squad. He's had a terrible year, with injuries the primary culprit, but despite this season's body of work, there's a fair bit of past history to suggest he's an actual top nine NHL player when fit. The Jets really do need one or two more guys to score so that every game isn't the top-six or bust, and with that in mind, a Fehr awakening and Antropov continuing his decent play are virtual necessities if Winnipeg has any hope.
"Must win" gets overused at times, but if the Jets fall 6 back of Washington with 12 to play, that would almost certainly be an unclimable hill. In other words, like every other game the rest of the way, it's win or else, preferably without the need for extra time.
Game time is the usual 7:30, give or take a few minutes for Stacey Nattress' handiwork, with coverage on TSN Jets.


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Banting Gives It Away – Insulin was discovered in 1921 by Fred Banting and Charles Best. In a generous gesture that unfortunately didn't start a trend, they sold the patent for a dollar so that cheap insulin would quickly become available. It worked like a charm: within two years, Eli Lilly had sold 60 million units of its purified extract of pig and cow pancreas.
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Some cats are indoor cats and some are outside cats. O.C. was both. Let me explain:
My wife found O.C. in the back yard at our home in North Central Florida. No one really knows how old he was back then. He was already full grown - and wouldn't leave our backyard.
My wife tried to ignore the cat but he would have nothing of it and meowed constantly at the back patio door. Soon he was sleeping on the hot tub cover, and being the warm-hearted person my wife is, she eventually fed him. He was very skinny.
Oh the times they are a changin...and you need to be aware of what's going on.
First off, the season for recreational red snapper fishing is now closed (as of August 5) and apparently will remain closed until June 1 of 2009. Wow, that is a long time for a fishery to be closed. It seems that the Red Snapper fishing season is less than 3 months long. Our area is not really known for our Red Snapper fishing, but some of our guides do come across a few now and then.
"May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope." (2 Thessalonians 2:16 NIV)
"So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a great way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." (Luke 15:20 NIV)
Have you ever thought about thinking? Have you ever thought about experiencing? How do you think and experience? Do you do it in words? Thoughts and experiences don't come in words. You can be illiterate yet you think and experience. You don't need to be able to read and write to enjoy a meaningful life.
In spite of searing heat the recent timely rains are keeping our inshore water temperatures from rising. Last year at this time the water temps were nearly five degrees higher. An old timer once told me, "Heavy rain sweetens the water and improves the bite." Well I am sure that it improves the mosquito bite as well as the fish.Seems to be true this year as the trout and redfish bite seems to be above average for early August.
There are a whole new category of cell phones hitting the market lately. The most recent and innovative is the Apple iPhone. It is probably the closest thing to a hand held, portable computer there is yet.
There are other new innovative cell phones, too, that have nearly the capabilities of the iPhone but none really match up as equal. For one, the iPhone is 3G. That's nearly as good as your desktop computer on DSL. Yes, the iPhone is full Internet capable and does not even need a keyboard.
It is obvious humans do not learn from their mistakes. And, you'd think we would learn from others, too, but we tend to repeat stupid things over and over even when we know better.
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Sainey Nyassi's third goal of the season isn't enough for the Revs, as a pair of headers from Nat Borchers and Alvaro Saborio lift RSL to victory
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Despite outshooting Real Salt Lake by a margin of 20-6, the New England Revolution conceded a pair of set-piece goals – including the game-winner in the 84th minute – and suffered a 2-1 loss to the defending champions on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.
The result at least temporarily vaulted Real Salt Lake (14-4-9, 51 pts.) to the top of the Major League Soccer standings, one point ahead of the LA Galaxy, which plays on Sunday. Meanwhile, it was another frustrating result for the Revs (7-15-5, 26 pts.), who were officially eliminated from playoff contention following last weekend's draw with the Columbus Crew.
Javier Morales was the catalyst for the visitors, assisting on both RSL goals from set pieces. The Argentine created the opening goal in the 68th minute, delivering a free kick which Nat Borchers flicked home with a back-post header, before his corner kick was powered home by Alvaro Saborio in the 84th minute. Sainey Nyassi scored the Revolution's lone goal, briefly leveling the score with his third strike of the season in the 82nd minute.
There were two changes to the Revs lineup which earned a 2-2 draw with the Crew last weekend at Gillette Stadium. Chris Tierney returned from a left knee sprain to take over for the injured Kevin Alston (L hamstring strain) at right back, while Emmanuel Osei replaced Cory Gibbs (infection) in central defense.
The Revs – who had scored in the opening five minutes in each of their last two games – created the first quality chance in the 19th minute. Nyassi used a burst of speed to split a pair of defenders down the right wing before working his way past another inside the box, but instead of whipping a cross into the middle, Nyassi blasted a tight-angle drive high and wide of the near post.
Nyassi threatened again eight minutes later, receiving a short layoff from Ilija Stolica before clipping the bar with a 25-yard blast as RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando was comprehensively beaten.
New England looked dangerous from distance again in the 36th minute when Shalrie Joseph let loose from outside the box, but his drive was deflected by Tony Beltran and Rimando had time to react and make a comfortable save.
Real Salt Lake almost grabbed the opener against the run of play one minute later when Ned Grabavoy settled a loose ball 25 yards from goal, but his left-footed shot sailed just wide of the post and the teams went into halftime scoreless.
Following a relatively tame 15 minutes after the break, RSL brought on U.S. National Team forward Robbie Findley in place of Fabian Espindola, adding a speed element in the attack. The Revs responded by making a substitution of their own a few minutes later, replacing Stolica with Kheli Dube.
It was RSL which seemingly benefited from the changes, as the visitors took a 1-0 lead in the 68th minute. From the left wing Morales delivered an arching free kick to the back post, where Borchers broke free of Osei and – with his back to goal – cleverly flicked a header into the upper corner.
The Revs almost provided an immediate response two minutes later when Marko Perovic's 30-yard free kick was earmarked for the right side of the net, but Rimando did well to make a diving save to his left.
Pushing for an equalizing goal, the Revolution moved to an attack-minded 3-5-2 formation for the final 15 minutes. Jason Griffiths replaced Seth Sinovic to complete the formation change, which paired Joseph with Dube up front, with Perovic slotted behind as an attacking midfielder.
New England was rewarded for its aggressiveness in the 82nd minute when Nyassi grabbed the equalizer. Perovic and Dube created the chance to set up Nyassi in the right side of the box, and the Gambian's high drive was pushed into the air by Rimando. As the ball fell to the ground at the far post Kenny Mansally was there to poke it home, but the ball crossed the line before Mansally's touch and the goal was credited to Nyassi.
The 1-1 score line was short-lived, however, as RSL restored its lead just two minutes later from yet another set piece. Morales was the provider once again, delivering a corner kick for Saborio to power home from six yards out.
Nyassi had one last chance to pull the Revolution level for a second time when the ball popped loose in the right side of the box, but Rimando charged off his line to smother the attempt and secure the full three points for Real Salt Lake.
The Revs will return to the road next weekend, when they'll visit the Houston Dynamo on Sunday, Oct. 10. Kickoff from Robertson Stadium is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.
New England Revolution (7-15-5, 26 pts.) vs. Real Salt Lake (14-4-9, 51 pts.)
October 2, 2010 – Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
Scoring Summary:
RSL – Nat Borchers (Javier Morales) 68
NE – Sainey Nyassi (Kheli Dube, Marko Perovic) 82
RSL – Alvaro Saborio (Javier Morales) 84
New England Revolution: Matt Reis (GK), Seth Sinovic (Jason Griffiths 74), Emmanuel Osei, Darrius Barnes, Chris Tierney, Kenny Mansally, Shalrie Joseph ©, Pat Phelan, Sainey Nyassi, Marko Perovic, Ilija Stolica (Kheli Dube 64)
Substitutes Not Used: Bobby Shuttleworth, Zack Schilawski, Khano Smith
STATS: Shots: 20; Shots on Goal: 8; Saves: 1; Corner Kicks: 8; Offside: 2; Fouls Committed: 12
Real Salt Lake: Nick Rimando (GK), Tony Beltran, Jamison Olave, Nat Borchers, Chris Wingert, Will Johnson, Ned Grabavoy (Andy Williams 83), Javier Morales, Kyle Beckerman ©, Alvaro Saborio (Jean Alexandre 86), Fabian Espindola (Robbie Findley 61)
Substitutes Not Used: Kyle Reynish (GK), Pablo Campos, Nelson Gonzalez, Robbie Russell
STATS: Shots: 6; Shots on Goal: 3; Saves: 7; Corner Kicks: 2; Offside: 2; Fouls Committed: 12
Misconduct Summary:
NE – Seth Sinovic (caution) 40
RSL – Ned Grabavoy (caution) 41
NE – Pat Phelan (caution) 93+
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Referee's Assistants: Thomas Supple, Peter Manikowski
Fourth Official: Jasen Anno
Weather: Clear and 57 degrees
Attendance: 18,130


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By Elizabeth O'Brien
In a series this week and next, MarketWatch's retirement columnists offer their best wishes for the season—and a few tips to help readers move from wish to reality. Today: Elizabeth O'Brien, our "Retire Well" health columnist.
Last summer, I wrenched my back carrying a heavy load up some subway steps. The muscle spasm continued for more than a week, a painful stretch when I could barely walk and underwent what I now recognize as unnecessary medical tests.
As a Gen X'er closer to middle age than to college, I was experiencing my first major health scare. Not a bad thing, I realize in retrospect, for a retirement healthcare reporter. It's good to be reminded that we're all vulnerable, and that we need to take care of ourselves and one another. Being forced to slow down also fostered empathy for others who don't move at my normal, impatient New Yorker pace. (When I was limping around a subway station during the worst of it, an older man hoisting a bike was trying to get past me. He said, not unkindly, "Girl, you've got to move faster than that! I've got two bad hips and I'm moving faster than you!)
So, first and foremost, I wish all our readers good health for the holidays and beyond. For those on Medicare—and those worried about the future of Medicare—I also wish you a stress-free holiday. It's understandable to fret, with potential changes to Medicare emerging as a sticking point in the fiscal cliff negotiations. But keep in mind that there are some positive changes underway with Medicare as well. Under the Affordable Care Act, for example, the donut hole for prescription drug coverage will continue to narrow, closing completely by 2020.
When it comes to keeping your Medicare stress levels low, the official U.S. government handbook, Medicare & You 2013, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is a great place to start. It's a thorough, plain English explanation of benefits and can be found here. The Medicare Rights Center, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., is a resource that can help Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers navigate the healthcare system and fight denied claims. The center maintains a toll free helpline at 1-800-333-4114 and can be found online here.


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Towels! (UC Berkeley)
We knew Berkeley's footage of PR2 folding towels was cool when we tweeted it on @willowgarage, but we weren't quite prepared for the viral Internet storm that followed:
- Botjunkie: PR2 Does The Impossible, Folds Towels
- Singularity Hub: Berkeley Gets Willow Garage Robot to Fold Towels - Simply Stunning Video
- CNET Crave: Towel-folding robot won't do the dishes
- Boing Boing: Robot folds laundry
- Gizmodo: Watch How Seriously the PR2 Robot Takes Its Laundry-Folding Directive
- Marginal Revolution: The Singularity is Near
- Plastic Pals: The PR2 Learns to Fold Your Laundry
- GetRobo: PR2 Folds Laundry (Japanese)
The towel-folding is the work of Pieter Abbeel's group at Berkeley. Jeremy Maitin-Shepard spent many a long night with one of our PR2 alpha prototypes, here at Willow Garage, adapting their research to ROS and the PR2 platform. Marco Cusumano-Towner and Jinna Lei also contributed to the work. The towel-folding is all the more impressive due to the level of robustness they were able to achieve: they successfully folded 50 out of 50 towels. As we've learned with our plugging-in code, once you've made something robust, it's easy to make it faster and more efficient in the future.
We're hoping to put together something more proper to highlight and describe the work that was done. In the meantime, they will be presenting their work at ICRA 2010, and you can read their paper here.
Update: here's a news piece from the Berkeley news office that describes more.
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Armed with score sheets to rate nine coffee samples, barista Allie Caran holds court in the morning quiet of Woodberry Kitchen's normally bustling dining room.
At the farm-to-table restaurant's free Friday coffee "cupping," she guides visitors as they sniff, slurp and scrutinize Ethiopian Haru roasted three different ways.
Brightness relates to acidity, she tells them, describing it in terms of fruits or colors. Body means how it coats your mouth, like milk or juice. You even need to pay attention to how the smell changes when you break the foam on the first stir. But be warned: The novice taster can easily suffer coffee fatigue.
"Your first coffee cupping is your hardest," she says. "You might want a spit cup."
Move over, Starbucks. High-end coffee is taking hold in Baltimore, and it's not as expensive or as snooty as you might think.
With November's opening of Lamill Coffee at the new Four Seasons hotel in Harbor East and Artifact Coffee coming soon to the Union Mill development in Hampden, the city's coffee scene is starting to come into its own. In Hampden, two-year-old Spro is challenging traditional notions of how to make coffee, offering customers a choice of a half-dozen types of beans brewed any of seven different ways. Zeke's Coffee in Lauraville is inviting customers to sample coffee so exclusive it costs $20 an ounce.
"We're definitely on the cusp," said Jay Caragay, who owns Spro. "Baltimore is really thinking ahead. All these cities like Washington and New York that have been lauded in the past two, three years in coffee media — I think Baltimore's tiny little coffee scene is pushing ahead of them."
The Long Beach, Calif.-based Specialty Coffee Association of America defines top-shelf coffee in part as "properly handled, freshly roasted, accurately dosed and ground, and well-prepared."
Coffee connoisseurs still quibble, however, about what constitutes "high-end." As with wine, Americans are starting to ask about coffee's source — not just by region, but by country or even a particular farm. Indonesian coffees are earthy and grassy, while Central American beans taste a little ashy — especially when they're grown near volcanoes, said Zeke's owner Thomas Rhodes.
Coffee purveyors have borrowed wine descriptions, too, when comparing the taste, using color, fruitiness and foods that pair well. Then there's freshness — was it roasted less than a week ago? Locally?
Price is also a factor, but it's not always an indicator of quality. A $2.50 cup of Panama's Birdsong Honey coffee at Lamill could be as enchanting as a $7.50 cup of Costa Rica's Santa Lucia coffee at Spro.
The Charm City coffee scene started percolating a decade ago with the opening of Patterson Perk, Spoons Cafe in Federal Hill and The Filling Station, now in Sparks. Only recently, however, has high-end brewing caught on.
"Baltimore's always been kind of a slow roller," said Kris Fulton, cafe manager at Lamill. "I'm not going to say that every single person comes down here instead of going to Dunkin' Donuts."
Still, he said, "People are looking for a little more of an experience."
Lamill offers only five blends of coffee at a time, each costing no more than $5. But its coolness factor is off the charts. This is a joint where you meet someone you're trying to impress.
Behind the bar, baristas wait for customers in front of a white-painted brick wall. Through enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, you have a waterfront view, which will improve once boardwalk work ends and a construction fence is removed.
With beans ground on the spot, most coffee at Lamill is brewed with the hand-drip method, in which a kettle of hot water is poured into a ceramic dripper. It gives baristas control over the process and assures that the coffee hasn't been sitting around, Fulton said. Patrons can taste Lamill's coffee for free through Feb. 4 at Saturday "coffee clinics."
On a recent Wednesday morning at Spro, a green eye-shadowed barista patiently explained her preferred brewing technique for a $5.50 cup of Ethiopian Ardi coffee. She poured just enough water to wet the grounds in a small carafe that looked as if it were wearing a sweater. After adding the rest of the water and letting it steep, she strained the liquid through a V-shaped mesh.
Pairing Ardi coffee with the Eva Solo brewing method picks up more of the beans' flavor as the liquid passes through the grinds when poured into the cup. Customers who choose the vacuum pot method enjoy crisper and cleaner flavors from a two-chamber brewing device with a cloth filter between, Spro owner Jay Caragay said. French presses result in a heavier taste, as the brewing process leaves more sediment. These are but three of Spro's seven brewing methods.
"Each one impacts the coffee in a different way, much like a different method of cooking affects chicken," Caragay said.
Spro's coffee might be fancy, but its décor is not. Its neutral-toned main room seats only a dozen in straight-backed chairs and a very long bench. A pair of 44-inch-tall Japanese cold-brewing towers give the space the feel of an apothecary shop.
"Our model of coffee presentation is very different than the industry norm," says Caragay.
Baltimore's next high-end coffee shop, Artifact Coffee, is set to open in March just up the street from Woodberry Kitchen. Artifact started in 2007 as a "pop-up" coffee shop, designed to temporarily occupy the former foundry that became Woodberry. Now it returns under the guidance of Caran, who leads Woodberry's weekly coffee cuppings.
With her back to Woodberry's enormous sunny windows, she recently led her listeners through the fine points of tasting coffee. Don't sip like a Ruxton dowager, or the coffee won't reach all your taste buds, Caran advised.
"The louder you slurp, the better it is," she said
Here's where to taste high-end coffee and learn some lingo that will have you sounding like a barista in no time.
Lamill Coffee
Located in the Four Seasons hotel, 200 International Drive, Harbor East.
To introduce itself to Baltimore, Lamill is hosting free "coffee clinics" on Saturdays at 10 a.m. A lesson about beans and brewing will pair a tasting of coffees from Panama and Kenya with foods from Lamill's menu.
This Saturday, it's Black Velvet blend prepared using a siphon, with a menu to be decided. On Feb. 4, it will feature Birdsong Honey from Panama prepared two ways — in the V60 hand-drip process and the Eva Solo process — paired with beignets and chocolate sauce.
2010 Clipper Park Road, No. 126, Woodberry
410-464-8000, woodberrykitchen.com
Barista Allie Caran, who plans to open Artifact Coffee nearby in the spring, holds a "cupping" every Friday at 10 a.m. in Woodberry's dining room. Part coffee klatch and part tasting school, Caran says it's a standardized way of tasting coffees and a chance to learn what "makes coffee so special, so spectacular." Think of it as "courting the coffee," she says. Come prepared to slurp.
Zeke's Coffee
4607 Harford Road, Lauraville
410-254-0122, zekescoffee.com
Unless you frequent Zeke's or follow it on Facebook, you missed tasting exotic Kopi Luwak coffee earlier this month at a "roastery." Luwak sells for upward of $200 a pound because the rare brew's beans are ingested by a Southeast Asian cat called the palm civet and harvested from the feline's feces. Zeke's plans to sell ground Kopi Luwak later this winter at $40 for two ounces.
Owner Thomas Rhodes said he is putting together tastings of coffees from Jamaica and Yemen. Check Zeke's website or Facebook page for future dates.
Spro Coffee
851 W. 36th St., Hampden
410-243-1262, sprocoffee.com
Owner Jay Caragay plans to mark the shop's second anniversary in March, but no events have been announced. Call the shop or e-mail email@example.com for more information.


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Knowing that I'd be spending a decent amount of time in Romania, I loaded up my backpack with more clothes than usual when I recently paid a visit to my family back in the US. Normally, the weight of my backpack remains a relatively constant 8 or 9 kilograms (18 – 20 lbs) but as I crossed the Atlantic Ocean this time, I was carrying 15 kilograms (33 lbs), a weight that I can't remember carrying around in a long time.
Why all the extra clothes?
I simply figured that being based in Romania, and taking short side trips to various countries around Eastern Europe, would require me to have a completely different wardrobe than usual, one that was more flexible and more suitable for spending a longer period of time in one location. Maybe I would have to dress up for some occasion or just want to wear a different pair of shorts from the one pair I normally carry. Or maybe I would want an extra pair of shoes to choose from each day.
One pair of jeans, one pair of shorts and four shirts no more!
I opened my brand new Kelty Redwing 50 when I was in Florida and stuffed that thing full of, well, clothes. Two pairs of jeans, one pair of dress pants, two pairs of shorts and a total of twelve, yes, twelve, shirts (3 long-sleeve, 9 short-sleeve), not to mention six pairs of socks, seven pairs of boxers, a pair of sweat pants (no idea why!), a pair of shoes, a pair of running sneakers and a pair of sandals. I even took two belts and two swimming shorts with me as well.
Do I Need All Of These Clothes?
I haven't even taken half of my clothes out of my backpack and I've already been back in Romania for six weeks. And during that time, not one single person has commented or ridiculed me. Nobody has told me I'm a dirty traveler who should be ashamed of wearing only a few shirts, one pair of shorts and one pair of jeans. As a result, I've found no reason at all to use more clothes than what I've been using, which, incidentally, is the same amount of clothes I typically travel with.
It's not as if I wear one shirt nineteen times before cleaning it. My clothes are always clean. And one button down shirt has been sufficient for those times I've needed to dress up a bit. It's also the middle of summer so I haven't pulled out any of my long-sleeve shirts and shockingly, I've been wearing the same one belt every day.
Quite easily I could have left about 60% of the clothes I now have with me behind in the US and I doubt there would have been even a single moment when I would have wished I had more items.
Why People Carry So Much Stuff
Packing light is something I always stress but as you can see, even experienced travelers can still fall victim to the lure of carrying around too much. It just goes to show how difficult it can be to convince yourself that you don't need 15 kgs of clothes for an overseas trip, no matter how long you'll be gone for. It seems so much easier to just take some extra items with you, you know, 'just in case'.
Speaking of 'just in case', throughout my years of travel, I've met a lot of travelers who travel with large overstuffed backpacks. And whenever the topic of traveling light comes up in conversation, I always hear the exact same two reasons as to why a person is carrying around so much stuff as they bounce around the world.
First, it's because they 'might' need one of the items in their backpack at some point during their travels. As I said above, 'just in case'.
Second, they thought it would be difficult to do laundry while away.
When it comes to 'maybe' needing something, my theory is that if you don't have it, you won't need it. And if for some reason you do need it, well, you can almost always buy it while overseas. And if you can't buy it, then you don't really need it.
That extra t-shirt, you know, the one you received as a birthday gift from your best friend that says "I'm a Fanitoba of Manitoba!" and that you think you could maybe use when you're hanging out on the beach in Asia…leave it at home. That pair of thick wool socks you want to take just in case you decide to climb Mount Everest at the last minute…leave them behind as well and I bet you won't even notice their absence.
And that will be the case with everything you decide not to take with you. Just stick to the basics, a pair of pants, a pair of shorts, a small, varied collection of shirts and fewer socks and underwear than you need at home, and a few extra items to match the destination/climate you're headed to and you'll have more than enough to survive your travels.
That might sound daunting at first, but don't worry, you won't end up walking around in dirty, stinky clothes that you've had to wear for twelve days straight without being able to wash them.
How do I know that won't happen?
That's because it's actually very easy to wash your clothes while traveling, even if you're constantly on the go. You can often wash your clothes in the sink or in the shower of your hostel/hotel and in many countries, especially in Asia, you'll find a bucket in your hotel room bathroom (even in budget hotels), the sole purpose of which is to be used to wash your clothes. And you don't need to carry around a large bottle or box of laundry detergent. Just step outside, walk to the closest corner shop and buy a small packet or two of detergent, something that can cost as little as 20 US cents in some countries.
That's all it takes. Spend fifteen minutes washing your clothes yourself, hang them on a clothesline in your room overnight and in the morning, you have a fresh wardrobe. (And as Andrew Caldwell reminded me in a recent email while he was traveling around India, there's no need to buy some expensive clothesline from a travel gear store at home when you can buy a perfectly effective one from a local shop overseas for mere pennies.)
Finally, for those of you who can't imagine themselves doing their laundry in the shower or sink, there's still no reason to pack an excessive amount of clothes. You can always pay someone else to do your laundry instead. Hostels and budget hotels often offer laundry services for a reasonable fee and if not, chances are that there is a laundry shop or two somewhere in town. You'll typically pay by the kilogram and it's quite common to get your laundry back the same day (if you bring it in the morning).
Of course, there may be times when you go to pick up your laundry, and as happened to me in Istanbul once, your 'clean' clothes are returned to you all bunched up in a messy ball, smelling like cigarettes and actually full of cigarette ash. But that doesn't happen often, and good, cheap laundry services are generally available in every corner of the world.
Does A Lighter Backpack Really Make a Difference?
Oh, it does. When you're out there in the heat wandering through the streets of some unknown town or city, completely lost while trying to find a hostel or hotel, drenched in sweat and with the frustration building, you'll be quite happy that you're at least not having to lug around 15 kgs worth of stuff.
When you're constantly bouncing around from train to train or bus to bus or train to bus to taxi to tuk-tuk as you try to reach a particular destination, having a backpack that weighs only 8 kg makes the adventure much more enjoyable as you won't be dreading every time you have to put that backpack on your back. If it's light, picking it up and moving around is a breeze and you'll be quite thankful as you watch your fellow travelers struggle with their massive, heavy packs.
Besides, a smaller, lighter backpack can also be used as a carry-on while flying, you can take it onto the bus instead of having to put it in the luggage compartment underneath or on the roof where you can't keep an eye on it and you'll just be able to move around so much more freely wherever you go.
Combine that with the fact that you won't miss those extra shirts and shoes and shorts and pants and socks and underwear and scarfs and hats and jackets that you didn't end up taking with you and traveling light should seem to be an even wiser choice.
I know that I'll be leaving most of my clothes behind myself next time around and happily returning to my old ways of carrying no more than 9 kgs of stuff.
How do you pack when you travel? Do you travel light?