Is there a place for a technical comparison of outdoor gear?
I'm looking for a website that has an excellent technical understanding of the technology in outdoor gear and technical fabrics. Like a dpreview.com or dansdata.com but for mountaineering etc. After...
View ArticleHow to render an iCalendar using Ruby on Rails.
I'm fairly new to Ruby on Rails and I'm having trouble getting icalendar to play. Can some one point me to a tutorial so that I can learn how to render an iCalendar in a webpage? Bonus point if it...
View ArticleIf a person trips on rubbish...
Neighbour leaves rubbish or rubbish bins on roadside curb. Third party trips on rubbish. Who assumes liability? I live in Brisbane, Australia. My neighbour and I live a "multi-unit dwelling". Said...
View ArticleWhat is a Dog to do?
What happens to working dogs like those used by the police or the Quarantine service when they retire? How do they cope in the civilian world? How do their handlers feel?
View ArticleFloral patterns - what are they called?
Name that pattern! I've seen some really nice designs lately that feature a stylised floral pattern running in a repeating, seamless motif. The pattern is often a tone of the primary colour and...
View ArticleHow do I use an iPod as an information display?
I have a 1st gen iPod Nano that I don't use. I want to use it to act as an information display like an external LCD display on a mac. Can I do it?
View ArticleCanadian Thanks Giving in Australia
I'm in Australia. I have two friends from Canada with whom I'll be celebrating Thanksgiving. What special treats can I get them? One is from Vancouver and the other Quebec.
View ArticleHow old is too old to climb on?
I've always thought that rock climbing soft gear had a life of 10 years. Others are now telling me that is doesn't age if looked after properly. Is there a definitive answer? I used to do a lot of...
View ArticleHow much less does the earth weigh now?
How much less does the earth weigh now? Many of the resources that are found in the earth are turned into gases as they are consumed. Clearly mining and similar has been going on for ages. How much...
View ArticleShould I buy my outdoor gear in Australia or New Zealand?
I'm heading from Brisbane, Australia to Queenstown, NZ for 6 weeks of hiking over Christmas. Am I better off buying my outdoor gear in Aus or NZ? Specifically looking at merino base layers, tent and...
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