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That "Keep America Beautiful" campaign made a lasting impact on me when I was a kid. I still have vivid memories of that public service announcement.

LOL!

So, it's not just my polartec that is losing its warmth. I use these clothes for more than just hiking. When they were new, it was great for staying warm while golfing in the freezing...

A few years ago, I bought a North Face fleece (Polartec) vest and some Patagonia fleece long underwear.

Over time, it seems like these items are losing their effectiveness. They don't seem to...

The last time I checked, nobody was granted a monopoly on this gear.

As long as there is open competition, let an individual seller determine their price. It it's too high, competitors will...

And Happy Festivus for the rest of us!

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I see nothing wrong with offering such a service. I would think that there is a market out there for this.

There are certainly people out there who would be interested in thru-hiking and have the...

I agree. It's important to show some level of awareness and to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the AT.

Happy New Year to everyone in the WhiteBlaze.net community.

And may all of the 2005 thru-hikers enjoy their journey.

I always buy my AT&T calling cards on eBay. I've averaged less than 3 cents per minute with those cards.

Merry Christmas!

Clearly we are dealing with a much larger issue here. As much as we would like them to, Third World nations have little incentive to "protect" the rain forests. Unfortunately, they are cutting the...

You must realize that the restaurant manager is not the appropriate representative of McDonald's for environmental matters. The manager is not in position to make packaging decisions or work jointly...

You might have heard it right. I haven't seen the documentary. But, the facts are as follows:

Big Mac- 560 calories and 30 grams of fat
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad- 200 calories and 6 grams of...

As John Adams once said, "Facts are stubborn things." Could we stick with the facts here?

McDonald's uses only U.S. grown beef for its restaurants in the United States.

McDonald's Rain Forest...

So, is drinking a Diet Coke with lunch harmful to my health?

The other day someone told me that drinking hundreds of ounces of diet beverages a day has been shown to place one at risk of getting...

I haven't read it, but I would be surprised if it claimed that mayo is low in saturated fat.

Anyway, I think I'll stick with the good old balanced diet approach. It's my guess that the "South...

All of my research indicates that regular mayonnaise is extremely high in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. I have yet to find one medical source that recommends an intake of mayo more than...

Maybe I'm missing something here, but McDonald's is basically in business to serve food to people. It started as a small hamburger stand and grew into tens of thousands of restaurants as people...

I read Grizzly Years several years ago. I loved that book!

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Grizzly Years

McDonald's posts the exact nutritional content of all of the offerings at every store. You can also view the nutritional content on their website.

MCD nutritional content

Therefore, I don't...

This thread has probably gone on long enough. But, I think it is important to state some of the facts:

McDonald's does offer low fat alternatives. Grilled chicken, salads, low fat yogurt, apple...

Nobody should be surprised at the results.

The man was on a mission. He specifically went to McDonald's to consistently make the worst possible choices every day. If you selected the items off...

The thing that concerns me about treating snake bites is the complication of hikers that are hiking alone.

What should one do if they are bit by a snake while hiking alone? Is it a good idea to...

That's why I brought the pepper spray. :)

I also did not have confidence in my ability to swerve and kick at a large, charging dog while speeding along on my bike.

The ammonia idea sounds...

Thanks!

Well, the third time's a charm.

It's not the easiest user name to decipher. I chose the first part "illini" since I am obviously a fan of the Fighting Illini and then added "nagel"...