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CARY, N.C., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB (NYSE: ABB), the leading global power and automation technology group, today announced a breakthrough in the ability to interrupt direct current, solving a 100-year-old electrical engineering puzzle and paving the way for a more efficient and reliable electricity supply system.
After years of research, ABB has developed the world's first circuit breaker for high voltage direct current (HVDC). It combines very fast mechanics with power electronics, and will be capable of 'interrupting' power flows equivalent to the output of a large power station within five milliseconds - 30times faster than the blink of a human eye.
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"ABB has written a new chapter in the history of electrical engineering," said Joe Hogan, CEO of ABB. "This historical breakthrough will make it possible to build the grid of the future. Overlay DC grids will be able to interconnect countries and continents, balance loads and reinforce the existing AC transmission networks."The Hybrid HVDC breaker development has been a flagship research project for ABB, which invests over $1 billion annually in R&D activities. The breadth of ABB's portfolio and unique combination of in-house manufacturing capability for power semiconductors, converters and high voltage cables (key components of HVDC systems) were distinct advantages in the new development. HVDC technology is needed to facilitate the long distance transfer of power from hydropower plants, the integration of offshore wind power, the development of visionary solar projects, and the interconnection of different power networks. ABB pioneered HVDC nearly 60 years ago and continues to be a technology driver and market leader with many innovations and developments. With over 70 HVDC projects, ABB accounts for around half the global installed base, representing an installed capacity of more than 60,000 megawatts (MW).
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David Ernest Duke (born July 1, 1950) is a former Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan an American activist and writer, and former Republican Louisiana State Representative. He was a candidate in the Democratic presidential primaries in 1988 and the Republican presidential primaries in 1992. Duke has unsuccessfully run for the Louisiana State Senate, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and Governor of Louisiana. A former Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Duke describes himself as a racial realist, asserting that "all people have a basic human right to preserve their own heritage." He is in strong opposition to what he asserts to be Jewish control of the Federal Reserve Bank, the federal government and the media. Duke supports stopping both legal and illegal Non-European immigration, preservation of what he labels Western culture and traditionalist Christian "family values", strict Constitutionalism, abolition of the Internal Revenue Service, voluntary racial segregation, ardent anti-communism and white separatism. Duke was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to David H. Duke and Alice Maxine Crick. As the son of an engineer for Shell Oil, Duke frequently moved  ( Wikipedia article )
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The delineation of cohorts is always somewhat arbitrary, although they may be marked by major historical events. In the United States, some common cohort groupings are Postwar/Depression, Baby Boomers, Generation X (born between 1965 and 1979), and Generation Y (born between 1980 and 1999), also referred to as Millennials. Delineations may differ across cultures or societies.
One important way in which cohort differences are particularly noticeable is in their experiences with and attitudes toward technology. World War I and Postwar/Depression groups who grew up without television are much more attuned to the oral medium of radio, which requires more personal visualization of people and events. Baby Boomers had TV, satellites, and a man on the moon but no personal computers until they were well into adulthood. By the time the first cohort of Generation Xers became teenagers, the computer revolution had started. Late Generation X and all Generation Y children in the United States have always had access to a wide variety of technology. Generation Y has come of age (and continue to do so) with a full range of the current technological tools—e-mail, the Internet, cell phones, text messages, and social networking. Such differences have great potential to affect science learning. For example, in the WolfQuest case study (Chapter 1), it was clear that children and teens had no trouble learning science in the context of a computer game; in fact, learning on this platform was very comfortable for them. It is questionable whether the same could be said of many baby boomers, especially the older members of this group.
It is not always clear how distinctive characteristics of an age cohort will affect each of life's stages. Instead, informal science educators and program designers must be responsive to the general principle that the program needs of each age group will be determined by the interaction of the primary developmental features and demands of the group's life stage, as well as the enduring characteristics that mark the group's age cohort. In short, each generation of children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults will be somewhat different, modulating the general script of a life stage by virtue of the idiosyncrasies of their cohort.


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Mijas a town on the Costa del Sol with a population of nearly 65,000 inhabitants - lies north/west of Fuengirola just between Malaga City and Marbella. Mijas hotels fit perfectly into the landscape of the area, creating a unique atmosphere that you won't find in any other place.
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It is split into two distinct areas: Mijas Pueblo, which is a beautiful Andalusian mountain village with white houses and a spectacular view over the Mediterranean, and Mijas Costa, a coastal resort next to Fuengirola.
Mijas Pueblo is a picturesque village that has been attracting tourists for many decades due to its traditional architecture, its cobbles streets and the calm ambience. The quaint village is perfect for a day trip, where one can take a tranquil walk through the narrow streets or have a ride on the famous local donkeys, finishing the tour in one of the marvellous restaurants with a panoramic view over the Costa del Sol. Another place of touristic interest in Mijas Pueblo is the bullring, which is more than 100 years old posters in the streets usually announce the upcoming bullfights.
By contrast, Mijas Costa is a coastal town with 12km of excellent beaches, water sports and tourist facilities. Most of the tourists and foreign residents are Britons, which is why the pubs, restaurants and other food suppliers are geared to British tastes. The area is surrounded by a large number of upmarket residentials, all categories of hotels, first-class golf courses and amusements such as water parks or horse races.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
Sometimes I enjoy a being a little creative in the kitchen, and this is a recipe that has become a favorite with my family. Although the directions sound time consuming, I can have this in the oven in about 10 minutes.
We enjoy it with steamed rice, especially Jasmine rice. Yum!
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I cut big pieces in half lengthwise for a faster cooking time.)
1 generous cup dry seasoned bread crumbs or plain bread crumbs with a little basil and oregano (I have also substituted Pepperidge Farms herb or cornbread stuffing.)
1/3 cup butter
1 clove minced garlic (more less to taste)
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 T. olive oil
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Melt butter in saucepan. Add garlic and lemon juice. Saute until garlic is tender. Remove from heat. Put bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip chicken pieces in melted butter, then in bread crumbs. Brown chicken in olive oil in non-stick skillet 2-3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper. While chicken is browning, combine remaining bread crumbs and butter mixture. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish, and spoon bread crumbs over each piece. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is done.
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I continue the debate with myself over our homeschool routine. Before we began homeschooling four years ago, I pictured our family beginning school on the dot at 8 a.m., saying the pledges, and pretty much running things like a traditional school. I taught for 9 years and was used to running everything by the clock. As a homeschool mom, I made a remarkable discovery. Homeschool is different than traditional school! (Try not to laugh too much.)
Seriously though, I might have an hour planned for Math and have a day when it only takes us 25 minutes (or vice versa). My high school student may need a paper printed from the computer, the computer decides not to cooperate, and we have to spend 30 minutes fixing the problem. You know how these things happen. Schedules are great, but they do not always work as planned. Even in a traditional classroom, there are interruptions—a fire drill, a sick student, special speaker, program practice, etc. We work around the schedule to do our best to complete our subjects in a timely manner.
However, I think it's very important to make sure that an interrupted routine is the exception and not the rule. I do not know about your family, but our children do best with a predictable routine. While we may not always need the same amount of time each day for math, it is almost always second in my son's subject line-up.
Here are three tips for staying on track with your routine:
- Make sure you have a schedule, written down if necessary. If you have children that read already, it will be helpful for them to see the day's activities listed. You may prefer to write out something very basic like time blocks.
- Start early! This is one we're still working on. We enjoy having breakfast together and not having to rush. (One of the perks of homeschooling) We do try to set a time limit, though and get our school day started. That way, when unexpected interruptions happen, hopefully, it means that school can still be completed.
- Plan ahead. By taking a few minutes each week or maybe even each day to look ahead at the coming lessons, I can print out my daughter's papers when the computer is cooperating. I can make sure we have the needed supplies for a Science project, and we can get reference materials or Science/History DVD's when we make our Library trip.
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Orange Jello Salad
My mother made this recipe for her family and now I make it for mine. We all love it, especially the kids. Although this recipe is a salad it is sweet enough that it could also be used as a dessert.
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City officials are cooking up a plan to allow food trucks in Alexandria as their Washington counterparts weigh new regulations on the popular mobile eateries.
Despite the following that food trucks enjoy in neighboring jurisdictions, local ordinances bar the four-wheeled restaurants from rolling into town, with the exception of visiting construction sites. But the longstanding ban, which includes private property, could soon be lifted at the direction of city council — though officials are tight-lipped about the proposal's details.
"We'll work through all the ins and outs: the where, how and what," said City Councilor Justin Wilson. "I use the food trucks [in Washington] very regularly for lunches in my office. I think it's something that other communities have done, worked through the issues and [incorporated them] effectively."
It's a discussion that has popped up regularly in recent years. After two food trucks made an illegal foray into Alexandria in March 2011, then City Councilor Rob Krupicka asked staff to look into lifting the ban. Since then, the city has dabbled in the food truck market, inviting four-wheeled entrepreneurs to serve crowds at Alexandria's New Year's Eve celebration and the George Washington Birthday parade.
The latest proposal, expected to go public in June, comes as city officials in Washington debate new regulations on the booming industry. If the policies become approved as conceptualized, food truck owners would compete, via lottery, for a limited set of spots in newly created zones around the District.
Mobile restaurateurs unable or unwilling to compete for the spots — even after paying $25 to compete in the lottery, selected owners will have to pony up $150 for a monthly permit fee — would have to find an unobstructed 10-foot length of sidewalk outside of the zones to set up shop.
And that's got more than one food truck owner fretting about moving out of the District and into greener pastures, like Northern Virginia. If they do take flight, there could be an opportunity here, said City Councilor Paul Smedberg, who has spoken favorably in the past about allowing food trucks in Alexandria.
"I think it would great if we could benefit from some of that," he said.
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Responding to fears of a mass exodus and claims new regulations would kill the burgeoning industry, a spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray told the Washington City Paper that the threats were just exaggerations.
Doug Povich, co-owner of the Red Hook Lobster Pound truck and president of the D.C. Food Truck Association, admits his fellow mobile restaurateurs would prefer staying primarily in Washington. But they still view Alexandria as ripe for food trucks, regardless of new regulations in the District.
"We have looked at Alexandria. … Alexandria is definitely missing out," Povich said. "We're hopeful that Alexandria gets the message. We can understand that there is some reluctance in downtown Old Town with narrow sidewalks where they don't necessarily want trucks parking all the time, but in places where there's no food options, like Eisenhower Avenue or these large office parks, to me the idea of bringing food to the people [is a good one]."
Office parks are exactly what Stephanie Landrum, senior vice president at the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, pictures when the topic of food trucks in the Port City comes up. A few neighborhoods, mostly in the West End, offer the level of density and daytime bustle to support the mobile entrepreneurs.
"The food trucks, they really thrive during the week on daytime traffic," Landrum said. "Think of the neighborhoods where we have strong daytime traffic: Carlyle, Mark Center, Park Center. In Old Town, there are portions up near the Metro, but if you compare the office density [there] to some of the neighborhoods in downtown D.C., it's just not comparable."
Local proponents of food trucks, like Smedberg, also see positives in limiting food trucks to certain neighborhoods — for now.
"I think it would be a nice variety in certain areas and as a pilot [program] to see how it works, to make sure everything is OK from a regulatory perspective, including parking issues," he said. "I think in certain commercial areas, at least at first, would be good."
Competition concerns
Competition with local brick-and-mortar restaurants poses a potential roadblock for food trucks. There's a natural tension between established eateries and the mobile variety, whether in Alexandria or any other area, Landrum said.
And established restaurants tend to have longstanding ties to the community and local lawmakers.
"I think what's different with the restaurateurs who are here every day, many give back; they're involved in philanthropic organizations," Landrum said. "The food trucks, they're just newer. They haven't had the opportunity to embed themselves in the community, and by their nature, they move around every day. … The people who are involved in government, in economic development, they like to support the people who are good stewards.
"People like the idea but really are protective of the [restaurateurs] who give so much. I don't know how you get past that conflict."
But Povich sees food trucks fitting in with their brick-and-mortar counterparts, complementing rather than competing with local restaurants. Several Washington-based eateries, including Austin Grill, have expanded into the food truck sector. Likewise, former food truck owners have ditched their wheels for a foundation.
"As a practical matter, food trucks dream about graduating to becoming brick-and-mortar restaurants," Povich said. "[The] idea is they want to grow that business, get experience, find a good location … make some money and start a restaurant, and that's actually happened. We've got five or six that now have restaurants."
Povich believes food truck owners got off on the wrong foot with D.C.'s restaurants, particularly the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. In other jurisdictions, he said, food trucks and restaurant owners band together.
Kyle Rees, spokesman for the restaurant association, said the tension between the two groups has been overplayed. The association is not against food trucks — Austin Grill and several other members have entered the mobile market — but it wants equal footing. If a brick-and-mortar establishment must go through a regularity process to impose upon public space — the sidewalk — then so should food trucks.
"When we think about food trucks, we think about the fair and effective use of public space," Rees said. "As it stands, a restaurant — when they want to apply for something like a sidewalk cafe, using public space — there is a litany of different agencies they go through to use that space. … [One] of the questions we've asked is why should another food vendor be able to operate without any of those things being taken into consideration?"
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As for Alexandria, which is home to many members of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, the group is taking a wait-and-see approach. It's not aiming to put mobile restaurateurs out of business, Rees said, but the organization does hope for a level playing field with their four-wheeled counterparts.
Michelle Poteaux, co-owner of north Old Town's Bastille, is open to food trucks in the city, but with a few caveats. Much of Old Town — particularly King Street — already is too busy to accommodate food trucks competing for parking spots, she said.
The other condition: Don't park in front of my restaurant.
"We choose a location, we promote our business, but then you allow a food truck to come in and park right in front of me. Now my potential guests don't even see my restaurant because it's blocked by the food trucks," Poteaux said. "I think that's really where brick-and-mortar restaurants become really uncomfortable with food trucks."
Wilson has heard from several local restaurant owners uneasy with the prospect of food trucks, though he declined to name them. But he believes the city can structure the proposal so that it alleviates most of their concerns.
And based on his experience with food trucks, Wilson thinks their fears may be overblown.
"I think about how I use food trucks downtown — I eat out every day," he said. "There are some days I go to a food truck, grab lunch and go back to my desk. Other days, I go to a restaurant and sit down. It just depends on [the] kind of lifestyle I'm approaching that day."
Povich does not believe D.C.'s fleet of food trucks poses a threat to established restaurants in Washington, neighboring Arlington County — which recently relaxed parking regulations on the mobile eateries — or Alexandria. For the most part, they're going after a different clientele, he said.
"We're not aware of any restaurant that's gone out of business because of a food truck parked near or in front of their place — even on a regular basis," he said. "I don't view it as competition, and the restaurateurs that I know and that we've talked to have said, 'Look, we're a restaurant, and we would love to do a truck.' If your restaurant can't compete with a truck that's out there serving people, then there is something else that's wrong with your restaurant: It's your service, prices, quality of your food or something like that."
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I think food trucks would be a great addition to the Farmers Markets. Close off the block between Market Square and Tavern Square on Saturday mornings, and give people another reason to come to the market. I would not mind seeing them at Founders or Waterfront Park on Weekends to get people to go to the waterfront and use the parks. Several of the DC food Trucks originate in Alexandria. I know three that use a kitchen on Wheeler and sometimes go to Port City when it is open for tasting. I would definitely support adding food trucks to the restaurant mix around town.
I always find it interesting when a restaurant owner or restaurant association talks about needing to "level the playing field". To most food truckers, that's code for "the government needs to protect restaurants from competition". Lets face it, yes, both trucks and restaurants sell food but that's where the comparison ends. If you really want to level the playing field, tell restaurants they have to close when it's bad weather out, that they can't offer their customers any indoor seating and that their kitchen can only be 80 square feet. Did the government step in to "level the playing field' between Borders and Amazon or Blockbuster and Netflix? Of course not. Different business models. By the way, Food trucks pay rent at required commissaries and pay sales taxes and employment taxes just like restaurants plus a lot of other costs that restaurants don't. And I love the argument that food trucks should have to get permits to use public space like a restaurant does for a sidewalk cafe. News flash- food trucks don't put tables and chairs and fencing or anything else for that matter on the sidewalks. Rather than argue that food rucks should be subject to the same regulations as restaurants, why not argue that restaurants should be less regulated and enlist food trucks to help? That's something both sides could agree on.


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Idaho Pasture Pigs are a new breed of pig specifically designed to grow and mature at a faster rate than the Kunekune pigs, but are still true Grazing pigs. These pigs mature to market weight within about 7-8 months and eat less grain than the average meat hog does. They are smaller in size at maturity comparitively than the average meat hog.
Idaho Pasture Pigs (IPP's) are a combination of the original Duroc, old Berkshire, and Kunekune breeds. The founder of the IPP's spent years perfecting the combination to get a fast growing, friendly, and most importantly GRAZING meat pig. IPP's come in a variety of colors including black, white, ginger, tri-colored, red, and any combination of these colors.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 6:20pm
Now that the election is blissfully behind us, maybe it's safe to make grand political pronouncements without seeming to be partisan, such as: We Americans used to build big. From the Erie Canal to the transcontinental railroad, from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Hoover Dam, from the interstate highway system to putting a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth, we love to build big things. But what have we done on this monumental scale lately? Many point with pride to our public project penury as saving future generations a hefty bill. But it seems we also are robbing the future of not only monuments to our collective derring-do, but of necessary infrastructure advancements so the world we leave behind doesn't one day simply crumble from our niggling neglect. In this spirit, I have a suggestion for a grand public project — not a visible monument to our achievements, but an invisible one. A grand project that would make us all safer and secure, and rid our landscape of possibly the ugliest intrusion on our scenery: Cables.


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I plan to call the doctor I'm just curious if this is normal or not.
I had a csection a week ago and haven't had a real bm until yesterday. The stool was very hard and I had a lot of cramping/pushing to get it out. After which I noticed my bleeding doesn't look like normal period blood. It's much thinner and is bright red. Is your bleeding different than period blood? Am I being paranoid or did I maybe pull an internal stitch?
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JBDamonM:I had a vaginalburth but also had some butt bleeding after a super hard poop... The joys of child birth :
evertz:Sorry, no butt bleeding. I feel like the blood from my vaginal looks different.. but at the same time I feel like maybe I just wasn't paying close attention before. I'm definitely bleeding more but not excessively. I'm worried I pulled one of the stitches in my uterus. I'm going to go ahead and call the doctor now just for peace of mind.
When in doubt, call the doctor... and I second what a PP said, take stool softener (like Colace). I was taking it twice a day in the beginning and my poos were still really hard (sorry TMI), so I can't imagine what they might have been like without it....
So I called the doctor and she said it would be REALLY hard to pop an internal stitch.. so i'm happy to have the peace of mind.
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Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 8/7/13, Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (AKP) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.0627, payable on 8/16/13. As a percentage of AKP's recent stock price of $12.18, this dividend works out to approximately 0.51%, so look for shares of Alliance California Municipal Income Fund to trade 0.51% lower — all else being equal — when AKP shares open for trading on 8/7/13.
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Below is a dividend history chart for AKP, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.0627 declared by Alliance California Municipal Income Fund:
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from AKP is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 6.18% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of AKP shares, versus its 200 day moving average:Looking at the chart above, AKP's low point in its 52 week range is $12.03 per share, with $16.48 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $12.18.
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by Rachel Smolker (original link at Common Dreams HERE)
It's downright amazing what people are willing to put their faith in when confronted with a crisis. With ever more dire impacts from a cooking planet, the "biochar worshippers" are doing their best to sell the idea that we can cure just about everything — from global warming to soil infertility, agrichemical runoff, even dirty toilets — by doing a little morecooking. Just cook up some trees, agricultural "wastes and residues" — maybe a few hundred thousand acres of industrial tree monocultures (why not?) and then bury the resulting charcoal in soils to "sequester" it. This, they refer to as "a powerful tool to fight global warming." (Footnote: If you think referring to them as "worshippers" is overstepping, see below)
So convinced are they that charred plant matter is the answer to global warming, that the International Biochar Initiative, (IBI), a group consisting of a mix of business, academic and hybrid interests, has spent tons of time and money zealously lobbying to have biochar included in all manner of policies intended to address climate change: from the UN and other carbon trading venues to the proposed "Water Efficiency via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration Act" (WECHAR) bill introduced by Senator Harry Reid from Nevada, which would have us char trees and other "biomass" from National Parks. Read the rest of this entry »
April 21st, 2010 will Mark the fall of the Mainstream Environmental 'Movement'
For many in the climate justice movement, the growing trend of cozy alliances between many of the mainstream ENGOs with multinational corporate partners has been a toxic recipe; the price of which may be nothing less than complete ecological devastation. The result of these unscrupulous relationships is undeserved legitimacy for transnational corporations, as compromised NGOs run hand in hand with CEOs and executives in a race to the lowest common denominator. The common denominator is money and the finish line is paved in gold – but at what cost? Species extinction is happening at a scale of epic proportions, droughts and storms are happening at unparalleled magnitude; irreversible climate change catastrophe now stares at us in the face. The most inconvenient truth of all – that today – we now stand on the cusp of epic collapse of civilization. Has Earth Day become nothing more than a day of greenwash opportunism and will it mark the fall of the mainstream environmental movement.
Creating Climate Wealth Summit
Invitation from the 'Earth Day Network':
"Please join Earth Day Network and the Carbon War Room on April 21, 2010 from 6:00 p.m.-10:00p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Building for a celebration on the eve of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Join Sir Richard Branson, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and celebrities. Join attendees from the Creating Climate Wealth Summit, our keynote speakers Richard Branson and Lisa Jackson, and enjoy a night conversing with other professionals that are making a difference in the climate change market! Held at the beautiful Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington, D.C., this night will not only bring together those that are making a difference in the climate marketplace, but it will provide superb dining, excellent entertainment and a night of networking not to be missed! Seats are limited and will sell out; tickets will only be available in advance. Purchase before March 31, 2010 and receive a 10% discount! Ticket prices: $450 – Full Ticket, $295 – Non-profit and Academic, Please contact us regarding government rates. Leadership Celebration Dinner Guests include Richard Branson; Founder and Chairman, Virgin Group Denis Hayes Honorary Chair, Earth Day Network Organizer, Earth Day 1970 Lisa Perez Jackson Administrator, EPA."
Executive board members of the 'Carbon War Room' include CEO of Virgin Unite and former CEO of Richard Branson's Virgin Mobile (partner of original Havas tcktcktck campaign), and George Polk; currently leading a new $1 billion initiative by George Soros to invest private equity in climate change business models.
Richard Branson is ubiquitous. His corporations Virgin and Virgin Atlantic are partners in 'The Climate Group' (comprised of corporations and government) and he has worked with tcktcktck in the past. In 2007, HSBC announced that The Climate Group, along with WWF, Earthwatch, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, would be a partner in the HSBC Climate Partnership, and donated US$100 million to the group – the largest-ever single corporate donation. As of December 2008, The Climate Group coalition includes more than 50 of the world's largest corporations and sub-national governments, as well as several partner organizations. The Climate Group also works on other initiatives, one being that of the 'Voluntary Carbon Standard', a new global standard for voluntary offset projects.
'Sir' Richard Branson is presently working with the New Royal Society initiative on 'solar radiation management' with "the right stakeholders" to "create a strategic roadmap for governance and regulation" in the geoengineering "battle area." As well, Branson is fervently developing "tourism ventures into space". You can book your place in space on Richards "sexiest spaceship ever" at your earliest convenience, because, according to Richard, "Everybody should have the chance to experience space travel one day". Branson also has massive investments in biofuel research including palm and soy – both of which have had devastating consequences.
Turning food and Displacement into Corporate Profits
Following closely on the heels of the failed UN Copenhagen climate conference, , the Second Annual Carbon Trade Summit will be convened on January 12-13th in New York City, bringing together representatives of some of the most polluting industries, industry associations, carbon financiers, banks, government officials and corporate "big greens." Participants will include executives from JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Duke Energy, and many more. (See http://www.iglobalforum.com/conference_live.php?r=22&p=home.)
Here they will discuss how to take advantage of the emerging carbon markets. Under a veneer of greenwash, they will be determining ways to ensure that marketable allowances for greenhouse gases (a.k.a., "cap-and-trade" schemes) remain the centerpiece of global climate policy.
by Gopal Dayaneni
The Mess We Are In
Most readers are probably familiar with the 1977 science fiction blockbuster movie, Star Wars. Remember the trash compactor scene? That scene provides a nice metaphor for the state of global economic and ecological crisis. We are all trapped in a global trash compactor. The walls are closing in.
On one side, we have climate chaos with all its myriad consequences. On the other, we have the wall of racial, gender, economic and environmental injustice also closing in on us. In the middle, we have us – everyone. And as the walls begin closing in, what is the first thing you do? You try to push back. Many people concerned over the past 30-plus years with the rapidly increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have been pushing against the wall of climate chaos. Armed with the best science, they have been demanding, and sometimes taking real action to slow the release of carbon into the atmosphere and/or get carbon out of the atmosphere.
Up against the other wall are the communities attempting to push back against the advance of ever increasing inequity, poverty, violence and injustice. Those folks (for the sake of the metaphor, we'll call them the rebels) are primarily peoples in the global South and indigenous peoples worldwide and poor communities and communities of colour in the North. These are the people who have been the victims of colonisation, environmental racism, destructive development and economic impoverishment in the name of progress. The North (and elites in the South), instead of pushing back, are running to the centre, staying as far away from the walls closing in as they can, buying themselves some time, but only time and not very much of it. As they crowd the centre space, more and more folks are forced up against the walls, allowing those in the centre to ignore both the walls closing in and the folks getting crushed. But we are now at a place in which the walls are so close they can no longer be ignored. So what do we do?
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CONTACT: Center for Biological Diversity
Bill Snape, (202) 536-9351
TUCSON, Ariz. – November 6 – Capping a week in which the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee overwhelmingly passed a weak global warming bill with no Republican support, Center for Biological Diversity Executive Director Kierán Suckling issued the following statement:
"It is a sad day when the lead environmental committee in the Senate passes a bill (S. 1733) that contains pollution-reduction goals far less than scientists tell us are necessary to stem global warming and avert catastrophe. It is even more distressing that this bill contains Clean Air Act exemptions that will eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency's longstanding duty to reduce greenhouse pollutants based on scientific standards. This is not a time to cheer. The fossil-fuel industry has received what it wants and will now seek more.
There are three fundamental problems with the Senate bill.
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Rising Tide North America, with Carbon Trade Watch and the Camp for Climate Action would like you to join us on the October 24th day of global climate action to spread the word about the biggest financial scam in history – Carbon Trading.
In order to stabilize the climate before billions of people around the world suffer the consequences, it is imperative that carbon-trading schemes are stopped and real, democratically determined solutions are implemented.
We cannot afford to waste any more valuable time and resources relying on such market-driven strategies to deliver science-based goals (such as 350 ppm of CO2) when so many lives and livelihoods are at stake. If we truly wish to protect people and planet, then we must put climate justice before corporate profits.  However, first and foremost, we need to dispel the misguided notion that carbon trading has anything at all to do with climate change mitigation, or the present and future wellbeing of our communities.
We are proud to announce the launch of www.350reasons.org – a website presenting 350 reasons why carbon trading will not serve to stabilize the climate. A staggering amount of reasons sent in by site visitors was pored over, organized, and consolidated into an upcoming on-site gallery– 35 exemplary ones  are included in the 350 Reasons 'zine (downloadable below).  Visit 350reasons.org for printable format versions


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Deutsch NY Launches 'Mob City' Script on Twitter for TNT 'Adaptweetion'
Deutsch NY and TNT are using Mob City's Twitter handle, @MobCityTNT, to debut the screenplay of the series' premiere, 140 characters at a time. This will make Mob City, "the first television screenplay ever to be adapted for, and published through, Twitter." They've dubbed the process "adaptweetion."
The first tweets of the Mob City screenplay were made on Monday, with new tweets appearing every 45 minutes between 10 AM and 7 PM (and later tonight). They've also taken advantage of Twitter Cards to inject photo and video footage into the stream. Those late to the game can also catch up by visiting the microsite for the script, where it is presented in chronological order. This all leads to the debut of Frank Darabont's three week television event this tonight at 9. Deutsch NY and TNT will make their last tweet tonight at 8:30, but they're not giving everything away. To experience the final scene, you'll have to turn in to TNT tonight at 9 and catch the episode. The cast and crew of the show — including @frankdarabont, @
Tweeting (almost) the entire screenplay of a debut episode is a risky move, but it's a good way to get people talking about the show before it even airs."Today, fans are tweeting in real time with their favorite shows, and we wanted to stoke preshow chatter by providing fans with an experience that will invite them in before the show even airs," explains Kerry Keenan, Deutsch NY's chief creative officer.
Clearly, TNT is betting that the writing will suck you in and make you want to watch Mob City tonight. Leaving out the final scene is an obvious necessity, as some might wonder why they'd tune in to see a premiere when they know how it ends. I'm curious to see how this plays out, and what kind of effect this social campaign has on Mob City's ratings tonight, if any. Head on over to mobscript.com and @MobCityTNT, and let us know your thoughts on this campaign in the comments section. And tune in to TNT tonight at 9 for the show, if you're interested. Credits after the jump. Read more


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The castle has suffered from major structural problems ever since it was built, resulting in serious leaks and water damage throughout the building. Time was running out for this national treasure as water was rusting away at the steel infrastructure. If we had not started this project Castle Drogo would have had to be abandoned within ten years, depriving us all of this masterpiece.
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At about 1:10 p.m. today the thunderstorm that arrived dropped truly "golf ball sized" hail in West Winfield. It sounded very much like someone throwing rocks at the house. Really quite a scary sound!
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The answer is just so obvious, why would you need to ask the question in the first place?
Let's see, what type of person would require a laptop to take traveling with them?
I can think of perhaps two:
1. A Web/Software Developer
2. A Writer/Journalist
update(3. Photographer)
I could realistically see either of the jobs above needing the use of their own personal computer while they are on the road. If you aren't working as either a web/software developer or a writer/journalist then you don't need to take a laptop with you. I travel with my MacBook Pro when I'm working whilst traveling, it's big, heavy and a pain to carry but sometimes I need it. If I had enough money I'd opt for the much ligher Apple MacBook Air. If I'm not traveling and working I'd much rather leave it behind.
Marketing To A Gadget Driven Society
It amazes me that today everyone seems to want to have a top of the range laptop. It's probably a testament to slick marketing that people find small, slim, sexy, powerful, (expensive) laptops appealing.
Most users who simply burn DVD's, CD's, watch DVD's, write emails or a blog don't need a super all singing all dancing laptop, unless you use it for work. Recently my own Mother went "online", having not much of a clue about computers or the Internet she just presumed she required a laptop to do the job. It seems desktops are highly unfashionable these days.
"But I need my laptop to…"
For too many young people, a laptop seems like some kind of status symbol, "look at me I can burn a DVD and check my email at Starbucks".
The question you've got to ask yourself is, do these people really need a laptop? The answer is, "no". Now to get back onto my point, if they don't really need a laptop, do they really need to take one on a long trip or around the world?
I think you already know the answer.
You'll often hear such arguements as:
"I need it to back-up my photos" – You could equally just walk into a Internet cafe and burn them onto a CD.
"I need it to write my blog , emails and to keep in touch with people on the road" – If you need to write an email, burn a CD or write a blog, again you can do it all cheaply in an Internet cafe.
"I want to watch DVD's on the go" – You can watch DVD's in most hostels, guesthouses and planes. When you're on the train or bus just read a book.
The hassle involved with taking a laptop on a long journey is simply not worth it unless you are in fact a journalist, writer or web/software developer. The weight of carrying such a device around with you would drive you insane after a while, not to mention having to find a secure place to keep it.
By taking a laptop you'll find yourself constantly watching over it or trying to find a big enough safe to fit it in. It's bad enough looking after an out of date mp3 player, digital camera and mobile phone let alone a laptop.
With the number of Internet cafes in backpacker hot spots these days there is really no excuse to be lugging around a shiney new laptop. The Internet cafes are so readily available in most places (OK, Hong Kong is pretty useless in my opinion) that you'll probably be kicking yourself that you ever thought of bringing your precious laptop in the first place.
Imagine taking a laptop to poverty stricken regions such as India, Laos or Cambodia. All just to watch some DVD's, write a few emails to friends and to post a blog entry on your own personal computer.
Sounds like a stupid idea, doesn't it?
But there are people out there right now, doing just that.
If that still hasn't put you off taking your laptop with you,
Seven Tips For Taking A Laptop Travelling from Travel Happy.info sees the other side of the argument.
Do you have an opinion on taking your laptop traveling? Maybe you've taken one before?
Feel free to comment below…
haha! Love it!! Completely agree, there's nothing more annoying than being the beast of burden for a large heavy laptop. I've done it before out of necessity (writing)but in my furute travels, since a laptop is still a must, I plan on buying the really small kind, or maybe even a PDA with a small fold-up keyboard. And it's tue, you're always more worried about the safety of your laptop than on relaxing and enjoying yourself.
If I took a laptop, I'd probably end up dropping it or spilling something on it. My old mp3 player died half way round the world and lost all my songs! I think it sometimes sounds like a viable idea to take one until you actually have it there with you. Thats when you start swearing at it everytime you have to lug it to the next destination.Thanks for your comments Lucia.
Agreed. I live in the tropics (currently in Hanoi but moving to Nicaragua..tomorrow – very exciting).I also blog a lot so its handy to have my laptop and living in another country is a lot different to traveling.But…anyone who does bring a computer to somewhere like Hanoi should know…1. Humidity kills computers effectively shortening the lifespan of a laptop to a couple of years tops.2. Electricity surges are commonplace – how'd you fancy seeing all your work literally going up in smoke?3. As far as Asia is concerned pirate software is everywhere. That may sound fantastic (and it partly is) but people using pirated software are unable to download updates, patches and virus protection. Vietnam has a major major virus problem.Leave it behind unless you are going to live here a long time. There are internet cafes everywhere too and most now offer the chance to upload photos to flickr and write your blog.In addition, it costs pennies to put your photos on a cd.
Good points… but you missed out photographers.They need laptops in order to touch up photos. I doubt most hostels would have either Photoshop or Picassa installed.Also.. i am so used to my computer.. i find others literally impossible to use.. i wouldn't want to get to a hostel.. try and upload all of my photos.. somehow screw it up.. and lose ALL of them.Reading on a journey… makes me feel sick. Using a laptop doesn't.So mainly i agree with you.But you know.. Everyone is different. Everyone has different degrees of comfort. I will be taking one with me.Thats my personal choice.Not for you or anyone else to decide. Or judge me for that matter.
don't you think this is everyone's personal choice? i mean if they are happy to lug their laptop around, then it's their problem.i've been traveling with my laptop before and i didn't find it annoying or cumbersome. i still only had my usual two bags with me. plus i tend to get stuck in places for a few months at a time and then it's nice to have your laptop with you. and if nobody knows you have a laptop with you, then they can't get tempted to steal it…
Ah yes I did miss out photographers and probably a few other professions.This is simply my own opinion. If you want to carry a laptop, go for it, but I personally believe it takes you away from what you are really there for…….not spending lots of time behind a computer screen but going out and experiencing things.Thanks for your comments guys, very interesting.
The question is about the purpose of the trip. If it is a job (journalist, pro-photographer, developer, accountant, salesguy, etc) the laptop is an invaluable tool.If you are there to do the usual tourist stuff, take normal pictures, eat well, enjoy good company, why bother with a laptop. I love internet cafes… for a few bucks I get everything I need out of them.My Blog
Snap!http://travelhappy.info/travel-tips/seven-tips-for-taking-a-laptop-travelling/I came at it from a different angle – assuming you DO want to take your laptop, how do you minimise the pain?Here in Thailand, you see travellers with laptops all the time, while even 3/4 years ago when I was draggging mine around, it was a rarity. Mind you, iPods were a rarity then too…
Consider taking the laptop but leavingthe hard drive home. Take a Linuxlive boot CD.I did this on my last trip, mostlyfor security reasons…and to seeif it would work.Experiences blogged @ http://ditchthedisk.blogspot.com/
You know, honestly, a lot of your complaints don't seem that rational. a) Worrying about security of the thing? Don't buy such a big thing! Keep it small.b) 'lugging it around'? Why "lug"? You can buy one of those dorky looking laptop cases, but you're just advertising to all the theives around you that you have a laptop. Buy a padded backpack that doesn't have all the hokey logos on it. It looks like a regular backpack, still stores all your other stuff, and stores your laptop all on your back, meaning you no longer have to "lug" the machine around. Try it.
Until a few months ago, I would have totally agreed with you. I've had a digital camera since about '99 and have always struggled with what to do with all my pictures. My first solution was to just buy loads of memory cards.The next best solution was to buy a portable hard drive based photo viewer – like an Archos or a photo iPod.Now, however, i have the ultimate solution – a new teeny, tiny laptop. It has an 11" screen, fits in my camera bag and fits nicely into any standard hotel safe. With it, I can store my photos, edit them, upload them, play computer games, surf the web etc. etc. I'd be lost without it! It's not cheap, but the best things in life aren't free, or something. :-)http://www.nosywombat.com
Perhaps you should try and get your own facts right before leaving abusive comments.Clearly a large section of the Indian population lives in poverty living on less that USD 0.5 per day."A 2007 report by the state-run National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector (NCEUS) found that 77% of Indians, or 836 million people, lived on less than 20 rupees per day (USD 0.50), with most working in "informal labour sector with no job or social security, living in abject poverty." – />Please, feel free to point out mistakes or issues with people's blogs but first do get your facts right and secondly don't resort to childish abuse.Thanks,Travmonkey
I think part of the appeal about going travelling again for me, is the idea of not have anything and experience life away from the materialistic world.
I lost my ipod, PSP and 300 pound cybershot, after about a day of crying I finally managed to pick myself up and by the end of the trip it was a blessing in disguise –
Reading a book instead of playing metal gear solid.
Drawing instead of carrying a heavy camera around.
Listening and talking to other travellers and locals instead of being in my own world listening to music.
I look back and think I was no better off with 700 pounds worth of equipment!
And to add to the above poster, internet cafes are very cheap, and lets face it!!! your away from home, how many times do you really need to check your mail, forget about it and have the time of your life!!!!!!!!
interesting discussion and all valid points. Personally for a long trip I always travel with my laptop for all the above and more…
- I can use it to warm my feet when it's cold
- you can teach people you meet how to do things with a computer that would otherwise not have access to one
- if you run out of money you can trade it
- processing photos as you go before the collection becomes unmanageable (particulary for diving) but then again I am a camera geek
- it's cheaper to write a blog on the laptop then head to a InterNet Cafe and post it (creative writing particulary rather than a simple account)
- you can make money on the road copying peoples photos, image processing, promo work, fixing ipods, sharing music, making videos etc
that said, use it it for a purpose. If you're playing games or watching dvds on the damn thing I think you've missed the point of going away. Its tempting to lean on your crutches and if you can't say no to that temptation leave it at home and go see the world you came to visit.
I've taken my laptop on three different cruises all over the world. It is essential in my opinion. Between taking thousands of photos (and needing to back them up), being out of touch for several days (and needing to communicate via email on the ship's WiFi), keeping written accounts of problems or high points regarding the trip (typing is much faster than writing), and being able to watch your own movies or videos at night when you get tired of the 3 repeating-loop movies on the ship TVs, a laptop makes the trip so much more enjoyable. My laptop case becomes one of my carry ons, and is able to fit tonnes of stuff (essential boarding/plane papers, cell phone, key cards, maps, etc). It is not really a burden at 10lbs, and is lighter than any suitcase.
Not everyone needs one, no, but internet cafés do not all allow what you are saying they allow, and that can leave a traveler stuck when something urgent comes up.
I have just planned and booked a 5-6 week trip around europe. Somewhat backpacking, but we will be staying in hotels, and hiring a car too.
I was going to purchase a little 8 or 10 inch note book. I have been considering getting one of these before anyways, but my main purpose was to back up my photos. After reading your article im unsure.
My main reason is that i will be taking thousands of photos. My camera is 12mp, with a 4GB card, going into a place that can burn them on to a cd, which can only hold about 700MB, im going to need about 5 CD's for each card i fill. I could fill a card every few days. I dont have the patience to go through the photos and select the ones i want. id rather check at a later stage.
At the end of a 5-6 week holiday i would end up with a stack load of CD's. I would find that more annoying that carrying around a tiny notebook.
The person i am travelling with also has a camera, and one that takes movies in High Definition. He'll need some place to back these up – they wont fit on a 700MB cd!
And to back up photos onto a cd, can cost $6- $10 depending on wher eyou are, even more…after many many cd's, it can be quite a bit. I dont want to find when i get home that some of the cd's are damaged or didn't 'burn' corectly.
Hi Amy,
Thanks for your comments. I think you really have to weigh it up for yourself and it can depend on many factors.
If you are staying in hotels as you say you are then you are more likely to have access to safe places to leave your laptop. As if you are very serious about your photography then it also could be worth taking a small laptop.
Also, where you are travelling to can also be important. For example carrying around a laptop in Cambodia, Laos, Bolivia, Brazil could put yourself in a position as a potential target for mugging. But in most places in Europe it is pretty safe to carry such items.
My article was originally aimed at backpackers who could possibly be staying in Hostels travelling to poverty stricken countries.
I think if you can handle carrying the laptop around and finding places to store it, you should be fine.
Paul @
Hi Kim,
I would probably agree that a laptop can be worth while in many developed countries. I know Hong Kong was especially difficult when trying to find an internet cafe.
Although taking one can restrict the freedom of your trip some what if you are a backpacking roughing it in developing countries.
Thanks for your comment,
Paul @
I was recently travelling Mexico where internet connections are especially slow and patience is definitely a virtue in internet cafés where keyboard keys may as well be upside down! I think I spent about 10 minutes looking for the @ key one day!!! eeep. Anyway I'm glad I read this..sweet vindication that I was right not to lug my laptop round the back streets of Oaxaca, Mexico City and San Cristobal. Good old fashioned notebook did just fine.:)
Paul, totally agree with you about leaving the laptop behind when backpacking for long periods in developing countries. I certainly didn't miss mine for the 10 months in Latin America. There were loads of cheap internet cafes to upload photos, blog, email, Skype etc, and places that burned to DVDs too. Packing a laptop for a backpacking trip is like packing high heels into your already overstuffed 75L.
Hey Lani,
Yes… for me there's nothing better than having the freedom to wander without worrying about the technology getting damaged or stolen… and it's good to leave it all behind for a while and know that your mobile phone isn't going to ring when you're out in the middle of no where enjoying the experience.
Thanks for your comment
Paul @
I love having my laptop with me when I travel. It's light, keeps me entertained on the train, and i don't have to worry about my privacy using public computers. I can also pack it easily and discreetly. Plus, internet cafes are gross.
I don't really think this article comes from a well traveled person who owns a laptop, it's too biased.
Ya well, add DJs to the list of people that "might" justify bringing a laptop.
I and still trying to decide, my 4th trip to s.e. asia and i have always been glad I left my laptop home… but this time part of me wonders if I should stay over there, and in that case I would want my laptop with me big time.
I think I will leave it home, and instead carry my old ipod with all my dj music in the drive and also all my raw Ableton files in case I do want to try to produce some music over there. I will also have with me a android phone so I can check my stuff on the net I need to without many net cafes.
I figure if I do in fact find a good dj gig, I can then burn my music to cd if they cdjs or I can also tell the promoter or a new friend I need their computer to dj with and then hope to find a midi mixer…
I might bring a cheap old midi controller (dj mixer for computers) so that way all I really need is to install a app on someones computer and use my mixer .. and like I said, that is if I find a dj gig even.
So ya, unless you really need a laptop, for go sake your backpacking, leave that hunk of crap at home and try to get some digital detox from your life, screw facebook, don't post crap from the road, meet someone new and have sex stupid… lol
I totally agree with your opinions on this but there is another type of person you should add to your list. I'm completing a degree by correspondence as I travel so I need to use my laptop on the road. It might not be everyone's cup of tea taking about 8 hours a week out of my experience for school but hey it sure beats being stuck on campus in the same city for 3-4 years!
For someone who thinks a laptop has only a screen, a keyboard, a hard drive and software to type on it, it requires only for "A Web/Software Developer
2. A Writer/Journalist, and update(3. Photographer)" to take a laptop traveling.
But a laptop can do much much more than that. You can make video calls or normal phone calls cheaply. You can not only write e-mails, but also search websites when you are in a foreign country. I can argue a lot more but won't waste others' time. Can you imagine why almost all hotels around the world boast that they have WiFi? If you carry a cell phone when you leave your home, you might need a laptop when you travel around the world.
I don't have a laptop (too cumbersome) – I have a netbook! But I am a travel blogger and a journalist. Also, when I was backpacking through Europe the price of internet cafes would seriously add up, sometime paying even a euro or two for just 30 minutes!
I have an old netbook. Remember them. Screen the size of a tablet, a keyboard, 10hrs+ of battery life and a massive hard drive. Pretty great at everything, and as it syncs with the cloud when there is an connection, not a big risk in case of damage or theft. And normally if you ask nicely most people/hotels/hostels will let you connect to their wifi for fee. Its like asking if you can plug in your phone to charge it – a commodity item now.
Hi Adrian,
This is such an old article… I think I may have written it before 2008 and republished! How things have changed! I probably need to do a revamped version really.
I own a Samsung Chromebook wifi/3g and love it, as long as you can manage your work out of the browser it's great! So many people saying negative things about it, but I've found it really useful…. increasingly so I think too as more apps and tools run from the cloud.
I do agree that carrying your laptop while traveling is not the most convenient idea because you will be constantly minding it and be careful not to drop it or spill anything. It also adds to the weight of your things. I took mine when we were doing a project in a mountain town and it was hard because we needed to ride single motorcycles to reach the place. It was heavy among other stuff I had with me.
But if I really must work (since I write) and if internet cafes are far and few in between where I am going but has electricity, I'd opt to take something lighter. I usually just bring my 7″ tablet since its case has a light detachable keyboard. So it's like a mini notebook.