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Raiders head coach Dennis Allen recently noted that cornerback D.J. Hayden was "light years" ahead of where he was a year ago.
In a matter of weeks, however, Hayden has hit a wall. And as usual with the young, injury-prone corner, the wall won.
Allen on Thursday told the media gathered at Raiders training camp that Hayden will be placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after he suffered a stress fracture in his right foot at organized team activities this spring.
At first, team doctors thought the injury was just a sprain. When a fracture was discovered, surgery was required to correct it. Now Hayden is expected to be out 4-8 weeks, meaning he might miss all of training camp.
It's certainly not the scenario the Raiders were hoping for going into 2014. They were counting on Hayden, last year's No. 1 pick, to step in, earn a starting spot at cornerback and live up to the expectations placed on him by general manager Reggie McKenzie when he was selected out of the University of Houston.
But Hayden has now lost time during his final year at Houston (because of a freak chest injury), half his rookie season (for a sports hernia) and now the stress fracture in his foot.
"It's disappointing for him and for me, because he's a guy we were counting on being able to step up and help us this year, and he's a young player and he needs the reps," Allen told the media.
So what's Plan B? With Hayden now out of the picture – at least for a while – the Raiders will have to find someone in camp to take his place. Veteran corners Tarell Brown and Carlos Rogers will start, with Rogers expected to take over slot responsibilities in nickel coverage. But that leaves the team looking for someone to take over outside cover responsibilities in nickel coverage.
Best bets are rookie T.J. Carrie and veteran Chimdi Chekwa. Rookie corner Keith McGill -- a fourth-round pick from Utah -- might have been a good option, too, but he's also expected to be placed on the PUP list because of an ankle problem. McGill is a tall (6-foot-3) physical corner who made a good impression in organized team activities and other workouts this spring.
But that leaves the door open for Carrie, a seventh-round pick from Ohio. The Raiders took Carrie mostly for his prowess as a return specialist. But Carrie has caught the eyes of Raiders coaches as a pass defender – a pleasant surprise.
"I've been very impressed with him," Allen told reporters during OTAs. "His ability to understand what we're trying to do within the scheme of the defense. What you look for in guys like that is you look for a guy who is going to make a play that kind of catches your attention. Really every day there's been something that he's done that you say, 'Damn, that was a pretty good play.' I like where he's at and the development process here."
Chekwa, entering his fourth season, was a fourth-round pick by Oakland out of Ohio State in 2011. He played just seven games his first two seasons before appearing in 15 in 2013, making 23 tackles, forcing two fumbles and recovering one.
According to Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, Allen mentioned Chekwa as a candidate to earn significant playing time with Hayden out.
Meanwhile, the Raiders will wait – again – for Hayden to get back, regain his full fitness and finally show over an extended period of time whether he's a player Oakland can count on for the present and future.
"The kid wants to be out there," said Allen. "He wants to play. It's just been unfortunate that he's had some injuries that have kept him from being able to do that."


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Hello, I have connected to the Internet on my Nintendo Wii and today I wanted to download the YouTube Channel from the Wii Shop Channel. So, I opened Wii Shop Channel and a message came up!
I heard everyone say not to update the Wii Menu and so I decided not to perform this action. I really want Wii Shop Channel back so what should I do now???
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text: Born in Colon, Panama, and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Gary Forbes had basketball on his mind when he was growing up. When he discovered he had Type 1 diabetes, he worried that it would derail his NBA plans. But, with the help of his diabetic father, he learned to navigate his way around his illness. After brief stints with the Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets, the 28-year-old athlete last played for the Chinese Basketball Association's Zhejiang Guangsha Lions. Forbes' latest project is TypeOneTwo.org, an online forum he created in concert with his Gary Forbes Foundation to help young people learn how to live full lives with diabetes. The site also offers articles on pop culture and sports. Fans may also follow him @Gforbz3.


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Victory over 'lunatic' Vladimir Kuts earned great distinction
It may surprise people that the inaugural Sports Personality of the Year award in 1954 was given to Chris Chataway, rather than Roger Bannister, who broke the four-minute mile that year.
Bannister's feat, with Chataway's support, is regarded as one of the iconic achievements in sport, but Chataway had benefited from winning a televised Cold War battle on the track shortly before the vote.
Three weeks after he won a gold medal over three miles at the Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Chataway went to the European Championships in Berne, Switzerland, and achieved his goal of beating Emil Zatopek, the great Czech. However, both were beaten by Vladimir Kuts, of Russia, whom Chataway recalls dismissing as "just some lunatic" when he made an early break.


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Then again, I'm a gameplay guy much more than a story guy. I won't deny that the story and presentation of Dragon Age was superb, if a bit cliché. Quite powerful considering it's a computer game.
I don't agree that not using a licensed PnP system means you can't compete, and in fact - quite the opposite.
What they SHOULD have done, would be to take what's great about D&D and implement it in their own system - free from the bonds of a PnP-system, that was never meant for computers.
Instead, they over-streamlined and over-simplified it, and character customization is what was hit the hardest. Something which happens to be one of my favorite aspects of RPG systems.
That said, it was probably easier to sell to the mainstream because of it.
What I find most surprising, replaying BG1 and BG2 - is that the updated scripts actually work better than anything in DA:O. I mean, with a relatively intricate and complex AI system - they STILL managed to make it less comfortable to control during combat - and with less characters to control.
With a properly configured party in BG1/BG2 - most combats are a breeze to control. I can't say the same for DA:O.
Bioware lost it in terms of creative power - and they're nothing but a shell of what they once were. They're creating games using established blueprints and they're chasing the gold before the design.
Sad, but I have no doubt of that.
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text: Cape Town - The price of petrol is set to increase again this week, with 95 ULP rising 41 cents to a record high of R12.27 per litre, leaving motorists exasperated at the effect on their wallets. But it is petrol station owners that may feel the pinch even more, as fuel price hikes are just as bad for business when your business is selling fuel. Leslie Mitchell, MD of Garagesure Consultants & Acceptances says, "A petrol retailer's profit is fixed for every rand of fuel sold, regardless of the fuel price. Fuel price increases do not mean that your local fuel retailer makes more money – potentially the opposite." "When the fuel price rises by a significant margin, the R200 that bought 18 litres of fuel is now maybe only buying 16 litres. Many people will rather travel less than pay R20 more for fuel, which in turn has an effect on the volumes being sold by fuel station owners and results in lower spending in the convenience stores at the petrol station forecourts." There is also the problem of being suddenly under-insured on the value of the fuel inventory a petrol station is holding. The price of fuel has a significant effect on the value of fuel inventory at petrol stations. For example, a petrol station with a 100 000 litre tank capacity of 95ULP would have had a fuel inventory value difference of R335 000 in January 2010 versus January 2013. This would mean that the owner of the petrol station could have been 30% under-insured for this brand of fuel – a potential disaster in the event of a fire. For petrol station owners, it is always advisable to make sure that their sums insured are accurately reflected on their policy schedules, but this can become administratively intensive when there are sometimes monthly changes to the price of fuel. Mitchell advises petrol station owners to double-check their insurer's criteria relating to fuel price increases. He adds, "As an insurer in this niche market, we understand the impact of fuel price adjustments and would not apply average to fuel inventory, provided that the sum insured value stated on the schedule is within a 10% margin." And what about the actual cost of a delivery of petrol when the price has just gone up again? "Dealers or franchises have contracts with their oil companies that compel them to keep a minimum fuel inventory level, so it is inevitable that your fuel inventory purchase will increase or decrease with fuel price fluctuations." In addition, increases could put a petrol station owner's cash flow under pressure, as some pay for their deliveries using cash up front. To use a simple example: take a petrol tanker with a maximum load capacity of 34 tons (34 000 litres). At the current price of R11.86c (95ULP) the load would cost R403 240. If the price goes up by 41c, the same load would cost R417 180, or R13 940 more – a hefty amount of emergency cash to have available! "A solution would be to speak to your brand about fuel guarantees that are available in the market and which are accepted by them. This could help ease the extreme burden of a cash upfront purchase." "Consumers may often feel that they are getting short changed with regards to their fuel consumption but the reality is that many of those working within the industry, particularly the petrol station owners, are also feeling the financial impact of the continuing spikes in fuel prices," says Mitchell.


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In 2002, I left corporate America to launch my own small business, CorePurpose, Inc. with a mission to assist companies of all sizes in focusing their collective talents on the actions that have the greatest impact for their success and in focusing on strong business fundamentals as a foundation for growth.
From December 2006 to December 2008, an opportunity to work with a talented team of staff and volunteers at the Arizona Small Business Association was just too good to say no to. Together we tackled big challenges like health-care, workforce development, and raising the awareness of the importance of growing local businesses as an economic development strategy. As CEO of the organization, I had the opportunity to work with thousands of businesses across the state, see how they were making a difference every day, and to experience first hand the power of small business as a driver in our economy.
2010 begins The Decade of Our Success, I am excited to use this blog as the beginning of a conversation on what we can all do together to focus on our strengths, overcome challenges, and get our economy back on track.
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Wheeler's arbitration case concludes
Blake Wheeler's arbitration case has concluded. Both sides will now wait for the arbitrator to issue a decision within the 48-hour window.
"I think it was handled very professionally by both sides," said Matt Keator, Wheeler's agent. "Our interpretation of the marketplace is different from theirs, hence the disagreement. I think both sides handled it well, keeping it professionally. They pointed out Blake's shortcomings. We pointed out Blake's strengths. But Blake already knew his shortcomings. He knows what he needs to work on. There were no hurt feelings in what was said. It was not contentious at all."
Keator did not disclose any comparables that were discussed during the hearing. However, it's a good bet that Mason Raymond ($2.55 million annual cap hit), Nikolai Kulemin ($2.35 million), and David Perron ($2.15 million) were comparables brought up by both parties.
Because of his statistics over the last two seasons (83 points, 163 of a possible 164 games played, ample ice time in all situations), Wheeler's award could be in the $2.5 million range. Even if Wheeler's one-year award is costlier than the Bruins expected, they are highly unlikely to walk away from the 23-year-old left wing.
"No way," said Keator. "These 6-foot-5 players who have 83 points over their first two seasons don't grow on trees. I don't get that sense at all."


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[In the garden #1]
We picked radishes. A big fat handful of them. We cleaned them under running water and kept the leaves for a soup. We ate two strawberries straight from the plant. They still had a little dirt on them and tasted sweet like summer is.
We coated courgette flowers in a light batter made with sparkling water – of the tempura kind – and fried them until crunchy. We cut a salad, no, two. And made a vinaigrette, and drizzle it over the beautiful leaves.
We watched tomatoes grow. Tiny plump green jewel. And really we can't wait. We left a few camomile flowers to dry in the sun. They made the best tea ever the night after. I had mine with a bit of honey and ice-cubes.
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Football family united in grief at loss of fellow supporter
It has become a point of pilgrimage for every Northern Ireland fan in Nice.
The tribute at the spot where Darren Rodgers died has grown in size over the past 24 hours as news of the tragedy has spread.
Flags, scarves, flowers and messages of condolence line the pathway.
Football fans are like a family, and through the day a flow of supporters came to pay their respects to their lost brother.
They included Belfast men Matty Legge, Peter Stewart and Ryan Costley.
The three had travelled part of the journey with Darren, and met up with him before Sunday's game against Poland.
"We arrived with him from Paris to Nice on the train for six hours, singing and having a good time," Matty told the Belfast Telegraph.
"About 20 of us had congregated and got together.
"We saw him again before the game, then heard the news on the Monday that he had passed away. It was really sad.
"So we are just here to lay some flowers and pay our respects."
Peter added: "He was a lovely guy - full of life and having a good time."
Among the tributes was a Republic of Ireland flag, placed alongside one from Northern Ireland. Just below, a scarf reads: "Best supporters in the world".
Matty said: "Everybody feels the same - you can see the support here for him. He was one of our own, and we all feel the same sadness.
"There are Republic tops there, and some fellas from Burnley have just placed a top.
"I think that everyone feels a lot of remorse and just wants to pay respect to him."
Several fans have left their Northern Ireland tops and other items linked to the team.
Jerseys from clubs including Linfield, Portadown and Ballyclare Comrades have also been placed in Darren's memory.
Polish supporters visited on Monday night and left their country's flag tied to the railings. A French fan also placed his country's flag, adding the words "repose en paix" - rest in peace.
On one Northern Ireland flag a fan had written: "We didn't know you, but you were one of us."
Other tributes included a match ticket from Sunday's game, Northern Ireland fans' campaign cards and football stickers.
Robert Anderson, from Belfast, said: "I didn't know Darren, but as a Northern Ireland fan I wanted to come and pay a bit of respect.
"It is great for the wider football family to come together. It shows a bit of solidarity and it's nice to see.
"My thoughts are with his family - that is one of the reasons I'm here.
"It is just heartbreaking - such a real tragedy."
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Wildest mountain range of Montenegro
MAGANIK is 20 km long and 10 km wide mountain range placed in the middle part of Montenegro, precissely between the rivers of Zeta, Moraca and Mrtvica. The massif of Maganik stretches in east-west/northwest direction. That beautiful and impressive range with its unique outlook is separated from Moracke Planine on the north and from Prekornica mountain on the south. Maganik is known as a little beat unapproachable mountain range. Its rocks are on some places very dangerous and sharp like a knife. Maganik is surrounded by many katuns (lodges) where people living on the mountain only during summer. Known katuns are Rekocica, Maganik, Poljana, Vragodo, Ogradjenik, Zabrdje, Razbijena Jela, Magline, Stanjevica Rupa, Besovica Katun and others.
Maganik is an aloof group of impressive limestone formations. The geological composition of Maganik is made of cretaceous bank limestone. The base of this mountain range from the Niksic side and the Moraca River valley is made up of Tiassic limestone. The canyon slopes of the river Mrtvica are formed by Triassic, Jurassic and cretaceous limestone, which created a rich vertical jaggedness to the Maganik mass that appears frightening to the mountaineer. Its relief is enriched with deep karst hollows, valleys and funnel-shaped depressions.
The highest peaks of Maganik range are:
- Medjedji Vrh (2139 m)
- Petrov Vrh (2124 m)
- Babin Zub (2119 m)
- Zuta Greda (2104 m)
- Rogodjed (2037 m)
- Kokotov Vrh (2001 m)
- Cakmakov Vrh (1974 m)
Maganik offer many outstanding summit panoramas as are the views to Prokletije, Komovi, Moracke Planine and Kucke Planine.
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Medjurijecje (211 m) - Mrtvo Duboko village (360 m) - Granica village (1042 m) - Poljana katun (1594 m) - Medjedji Vrh peak (2139 m): 6.30h
Height difference: 1778 m
Lenght: 10,5 km
Duration: 6.30h
Unmarked trail
From Podgorica, there are 33 km on the Adriatic highway to the Pjenavac bridge in the direction of Kolasin. The start of this trail is at that bridge. Turn left and its 5 km of gravel road to the Mrtvo Duboko School. From there follow the steep path through the beech trees towards the southwest village of Granica and the lane that leads to the Poljana katun. This katun is located under the Medjedji Vrh peak. One can also go by wagon trail to the village of Granica, turning onto a road 1 km before the Pjenavac bridge on the Adriatic highway and then go to the village of Trmanja. After a few kilometers, a leg separates and goes to Granica. One can also take shortcuts on foot.
The ascent from the Poljana katun to the top is north towards the Razvrsje Plateu and then goes through a jagged limestone ridge on the eastern slope of the Medjedji Vrh peak, through meadows and rocky ground. For the return and for its beauty, it is recommended to descend northwest through the Strbina Pass. Then go north toward the katuns of Zabrdje (1722 m) and Ogradjenik, to Velje Duboko. From Velje Duboko, along the Mrtvica Canyon, descend to Medjurijecje. This descent goes from Medjedji peak, through the Zabrdje katun farther on to the Mrtvica Canyon. This tour can also be made from Velje Duboko on a gravel road 12 km through Lijesnja and Cerovice down to Medjurijecje. It is also recommended to plan two days, with and overnight stay in the Zabrdje katun.
Niksic - Laz - Kutsko Brdo - Stitovo - Rekocica 1512m - Maganik katun (1621 m) - Medjedji Vrh peak (2139 m): 3h
Height difference: 626 m
Lenght: 6,5 km
Duration: 3h
Unmarked trail
For one who chooses this approach to Mt Maganik's Medjedji Vrh peak by all-terrain vehicle from Niksic, take the Niksic-Zupa asphalt road near the village of Laz, turning left onto another asphalt road and then take the gravel road through Oblatno to Kutsko Brdo (bauxite mines). Cross the Sititovo plain to the Rekocica katun (1512 m). The beginning of this trail is at the katun of Rekocica, ascending along a steep goat trail northeastwardly to the old katun of Maganik. The path then goes through a vale to the Strbina pass between the Kokotov (2001 m) and Medjedji Vrh peaks. Right and southeast of the pass via a rocky crest is the ascent to Medjedji Vrh summit (2139 m).
Getting There
From Podgorica
Podgorica - Medjurijecje - Mrtvo Duboko village - Granica Village - Poljana Katun
From Niksic
Niksic - Morakovo - Rekocica - Maganicko Polje
You can camping on many places below and around the Maganik mountain range. There are no mountain huts. You can stay in wooden lodges called Katuni or in your tent.


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AROUND THE world today, members of religious communities representing all faiths join followers of Pope John Paul II in mourning his passing.
At the same time, his far-reaching legacy both inside and outside the denomination offers cause for celebration of a life well-spent in the service of God.
In years to come, scholarly evaluation of Pope John Paul II may find he exerted greater influence on the Roman Catholic Church than any other pontiff in modern times.
From his earliest days until the end. he inspired others with his courage, dedication and tenacity. He was a fighter of almost Biblical proportions.
More than two decades after an attempt on his life, it is still not known why he was shot. However, the unsolved mysteries surrounding that tragic event pale in contrast to his determination to recover and press on with his message of peace to a troubled world.
Religious and other historians will not have to dig too deeply into his papacy to unearth significant implications of the global demographic revolution on the Roman Catholic Church.
Missionary efforts reached worldwide scope under John Paul II, giving the Third World new influence in church affairs.
The activist pope's record-setting journeys to more than 135 nations caused the voice of the church to be heard even in the geopolitical arena.
John Paul II's critics constantly and consistently found fault with his positions on a wide assortment of hot-button issues, including the role of women in the church.
But at the deepest level, the criticism flowed from a sentiment in many quarters that the pontiff tried to undo the reforms set in motion in the early 1960s by Pope John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council.
Over 20 centuries, the power of individual popes has waxed and waned, but the institution has remained strong during the long history of the papacy and its recent emphasis on the traditional moral precepts of Catholicism.
As the centuries-old rituals and rites surrounding the death of a pope and the selection of his successor begin to unfold, no one can chart with certainty the direction of the Roman Catholic Church may take after John Paul II. But its course forever will be influenced in the long shadow of his legacy.
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My friend and I will be spending 2 weeks in Europe next month. We WERE planning on taking a carry on size suitcase for our belongings. We wanted to do carry on size 1) so that we would not be charged for luggage on plane ride to/from home 2) easier to get around with....BUT we are realizing we don't think we can fit everything in that small size suitcase. We found out our airline does not charge for our bags, so why not take the bigger size suitcase, right? We have a direct flight so there is no reason our luggage would be lost. We are taking TRAINS only when we are in Europe. Does anyone see why we should not take a bigger suitcase? PS- There are a couple of days that we will have to pay to store our luggage at the train station while we sightsee (one day in Venice, one day in Munich). If we take the larger luggage, where does this go on the train ride since it won't fit overhead? Is it true that we should lock our bags together with a cable, etc?
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What size luggage?
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How large is your larger luggage? Anything bigger than 24 inch will become tedious to handle on trains. Rather than taking a bigger suitcase, I'd take a bigger second/personal item. It is easier to lift and store two smaller bags than one big bag.
There is storage space at the end of Italian train carriages for larger bags.
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If you choose a larger bag remember elevators/escalators are few and far between in Europe. You will also have to lift the luggage up onto the train and probably up stairs places you stay. I also liked the security of having my bag right above me on the train rides and not at the entrance of the train.
If you plan to do laundry at least once on your trip you should be able to fit everything in a carryon especially with summer clothes.
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You can fit everything you NEED, not want, in one carry on suitcase. I used to be the queen of 'I better bring it just in case'. No more. It is so freeing to bring a smaller suitcase. You will have to carry your suitcase at times and it will get heavy and cumbersome, especially lifting it up onto the train storage.
I just practice packed for our six week trip, including both summer and winter wear, and I made over 30 different outfits with the clothes I could fit in my carry on suitcase. I plan to take out even more. If you stick to one color scheme you can definitely do it.
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I agree with ellenem, but I'd say even a fully-loaded 24-inch can be too unwieldy for train travel. On most trains you have to lift the bag 3-4 steep stairs from the platform to the seating level, and you would leave the 24-inch bag in the luggage racks at the end of the car. The question of whether you should cablelock your luggage in these racks has been debated here many times. Here's the most recent discussion:
I've taken 3-week trips using a carryon 22-inch rolling bag plus a second bag small enough to fit under the seat in front of me on the plane. This choice has nothing to do with airline baggage fees or no fees but all about being able to easily handle my luggage on trains, ferries, cobblestone streets, Venetian bridges, etc.
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You put 6 wks of clothes in a carry on? How in the world????
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Hi! I was a strong supporter of carry-on size, but now I favor a bag that's a bit bigger, though not unmanageable, that I check in. It holds more but it's still small enough that I can haul it up stairs or load it on a train without killing myself. Then I pack a collapsable cloth carry-on bag, so at the end of the trip when I've accumulated stuff I have the option of putting overflow in it and carrying it onboard -- without incurring costs for a second checked bag. Worked fine until the wheel on my new bag broke....
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some of us wash clothes more often than 6 weeks...that's how we pack light
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No matter how long we go for, we pack for about 8 days max. We do laundry along the way. I pack with one color scheme.
For me I bring beige, tan and brown pants, 1 jeans and 1 capri. 4 t-shirts, 1 lite 3/4 sleeve sweater, 1 gauze button up shirt and one long sleeve sweater, 2 long sleeve tops and silk long underwear for Switzerland. Pjs, 5 socks and 5 undies. I wash these out in the hotel sink.
I wear my tennies and carry my jacket on plane and bring another pair of slip on shoes and sandals in carryon. I pack toiletries into a carrier that lies flat on top of suitcase. I also bring a small folding hairdryer from Paris and a small quart baggie with laundry soap, clothesline and clothespins.
It's all about one color scheme and bringing colors to mix and match. Everything MUST go with at least two other items or it stays home. If you practice you will be able to do it.
I start by listing my clothes on a piece of paper and then write down all the combos I can make from those clothes. You will probably be very surprised, as I was, just how many combos you can make if you stick to the one color scheme plan.
My 'purse' is actually an ice chest type bag that I slip my purse and mini netbook into. We do mostly all picnics and rent apts so I need an ice chest type container and this works great. It looks just like a large purse.
We went for 3 months last year and used a 24" suitcase and small carryon. I'm looking forward to packing less each time.
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We traveled by train and bus in Italy and were very glad to have the 22-inch wheeled bag along with a daypack. So much easier to negotiate stairs, get on/off trains, load/unload. Plus, it's easier to decide what to wear when you have fewer clothing items with you. Just add a collapsible duffel to pull out for the trip home, if you're worried about accumulating too much on the trip. (Baggalini makes one as does Rick Steves). Most likely, at the end of the trip you'll discover you took items you never or rarely wore.
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The most important question is ">>how big is big?<<"
I personally use nothing larger than a 21 inch rollaboard (and often only a 19 inch). But if your larger bag is say 24 inches -- then sure that would be OK. I would not go any larger.
"You put 6 wks of clothes in a carry on? How in the world????"
Well the easy answer is -- you don't. Not 6 weeks worth anyway. Even for a 2 month trip I only take between 5 and 6 days "worth" of clothing. If everything (or most everything) is mix/match/layerable you can very easily get 25-30 unique outfits out of a 21 in suitcase. Five "bottoms" (skirts/jeans/slacks) including what you wear on the flight, and then lots of tops/sweaters/t-shirts/blouses, plus scarves/accessories/shoes (usually 3 pair but sometimes only 2)
easy peasy (and lots of people take even less)
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Hi isinginmyjeep,
I travel around Europe by train, I am a 56 year-old woman (no spring chicken), and I have no trouble using a 24-inch suitcase.
But I would NOT go any larger.
I've also found that, if you have a second bag, it's a lot easier to handle if that's a backpack-type. Trying to haul two bags onto a train can be tiresome.
Have fun!
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I mentioned 24 inch hoping that was the size of the OP's bigger bag. My suitcase is 22 inch and I'd never go bigger. On my recent trip to Italy I ran into a group of first-timers on train struggling to move their 28-inch rolling bags down the aisle while wearing fully-loaded daypacks. They admitted they had made a huge mistake, packing for "all possibilities" for their two-week trip. These bags only fit in the luggage area at the end of the car, and all four would not fit together.
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I finally learned how to pack light and I feel so liberated! I travel for a month once or twice a year using a 20" Heys spinner and a tote bag. Although the 20" is carryon size, I check it because of the numerous liquids/creams I must take. I pack 3 bottoms, 8 tops (mostly synthetic knits), a cardigan, one lightweight blazer type jacket, a rain jacket, one gown, one robe, 1 pr shoes, 1 bra and 2 pr undies. Everything is hand washable, drip-dryable and no-iron. The rest of the space is devoted to cosmetics, hair products/tools, accessories, etc. In cooler weather, I carry a leather jacket on the plane. My under-the-seat tote carries a sleep sack, one pr shoes, meds/vitamins, headphones and my one (crazy) splurge -- my very small electric coffee maker. (When luggage inspectors find this, it becomes an amusing/annoying experience as they very carefully take it apart searching for ?explosives? ?bombs?) The outfit I wear on the plane is usually packed away until the return trip and is not part of the day-to-day mix. Just my preference. I also wear on the plane a Scottevest which has numerous pockets to carry whatever you would normally carry in a purse, so that I have only two pieces to keep track of and to carry.
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I don't want to make you paranoid about lost luggage, but I need to say that the only two times my luggage strayed was on direct flights. Fortunately, I had spare stuff in my carry on. Good luck!
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I don't want to make you paranoid about lost luggage, but I need to say that the only two times my luggage strayed was on direct flights. Fortunately, I had spare stuff in my carry on. Good luck!
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Just curious: those of you who talk about packing 6 weeks of clothes. Do you really have that many clothes? I couldn't go more than maybe 3 weeks without doing laundry at home. Even then I'm scraping bottom and wearing the weird things I should have never bought!
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When saying 6 weeks of clothes that means enough clothes for a trip that long doing laundry. The point is your don't need two different outfits a day. I do the black and gray mix with items that can be washed out in a sink but have rented an apartment for part of my next trip and will do laundry then. Two pairs of shoes, I am wearing my heavier waterproof hiking boots on the plane and walking shoes inside the suitcase with a cheap pair of flip flops for the one hostel stay. I bought the solid tins of shampoo and conditioner for my next trip, can't way to try them. I am not going over a 20 inch suitcase as we will be doing public transportation. I thought about going wheel less with a light weight lucas bag but we have several blocks to walk from train and bus stations on this trip and have three discs that are messed up so think I need the wheelie luggage. I so want a small chrome messenger waterproof bag and that will be it. I think being on trains and buses it is smarter to have smallest cases you can. Layer, mix and match, bring a one dollar poncho instead of a bulky raincoat. I bought a thin windbreaker rain parka from Lands end that has inside pockets for the passport and tons of outside pockets so will wear on board the plane. You can do less!
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ssachida: I don't think anyone is talking about "packing 6 weeks of clothes". They're talking about one week's worth of clothes, laundered and coordinated to last for six weeks.
I imagine it would be quite easy to make 30 different combinations using the wardrobes mentioned above.
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isinginmyjeep - It may help you to pack light by remembering that you will be constantly moving thus the only one who will know you are wearing the same clothes is you. Be sure to pack a couple scarfs, they can easily change the whole look of an outfit. Pack light, you will not regret it.
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By the end of day 1, IF your bags arrive (direct flight is no guarantee), you will be SO sorry you decided to pack bigger bags. You'll be even sorrier once you start riding the trains. You just do not need all that "stuff," plus you are probably going to want to buy at least a few items while you're there. Two weeks is a short time - you could easily pack what you need for a 2-week trip in the smallest carryon. Take a 21"or 22" rollaboard and some sort of practical tote or messenger bag.
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I like the plastic zip loc compression bags. They can really allow a lot more in a 21 inch roll aboard. On a trip where a friend had the same size bag he couldn't believe how many more clothes I had than he did! ;^)
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We normally travel to Europe for 2-3 weeks. Never take anything larger than a 21" roller bag. I recommend that you heed the advice here - it is from a lot of seasoned travelers. You can do laundry or have your hotel take care of the laundry or dry cleaning, probably for the same price as checking a large bag.
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And, if you do forget to take something, I have heard on good authority that many useful items are sold in stores in Europe.
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One important thing to consider in this decision is what your airline's bag policy is...as in how much will they let you carry on (not what it says on their website). American carriers are a lot more lenient on this issue.
On our last trip Air France was extremely strict about everyone putting their bag in the little metal box the size of a tissue box before approving it as a carry on. They they put a sticker on the bag if you were approved. On the flight back we flew Delta and I could have pulled several 24" bags on if I had wanted to.
On our upcoming trip (next week...'bout time!) we're flying Air Canada and I actually went to the Air Canada counter the last time I was at the airport and asked them how strict they were. I was told they were very lenient so we're going to attempt to bring a 22" bag as a carry on. It is more of a hassle to carry on but not near the hassle of not having the bag for the trip when it's lost.
To throw a wrench into this discussion...how about kids? For our trip we're bringing our 8 and 10 year old for the first time. Our current luggage list is:
dad - 24" carry on and camera bag (24" most likely checked)
mom - 22" carry on and backpack with laptop, mags, etc
10 yo - 20" carry on
8 yo - backpack with kids toys
My wife is now thinking we need to bring two 22" bags and toss the 20". We're packing this weekend to figure it out.
...will report back on how well this works.
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I take a 21" expandable to 24". I carry-on on the way over and if I make purchases on the trip, I check the now 24" bag for the trip home.
I am only a recent convert, convinced by janisj and others on this forum.
It is so liberating that you will not mind getting the laundry done every week or so.
Okay, only an anecdote but on a recent trip to Italy, one friend got her checked luggage after 5 days, another never did. The third got her luggage but hated having so much and on the return trip her checked luggage showed up one week after she did.
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From a guy's perspective, I take a carryon legal 21 inch rollerboard, but I check that bag, and take a smaller tote with me in the cabin when flying. I wouldn't get on an international flight without a carryon bag with at least a couple of days worth of clothing and my toiletry essentials, lest my checked bag gets lost. However, I don't want anything larger than a carryon legal bag for storing on trains, storing in the trunk of a car, carrying up stairs, or getting on very small elevators. The tote plus carryon gives me the capacity of the larger bag, with with more flexibility.
I could get by with just a carryon bag if I had to, but I will also be the person carrying maps, papers, guidebooks, and some other stuff that the rest in my party won't have to carry as result, but we'll all be carrying the same bags--one checked carryon legal bag, and one tote.
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Well I was going to take the carry on size on the flight and use a backpack (I always use backpack instead of purse when traveling)as well. Air Berlin does not allow 2 carry on's like other airlines I have flown with. So one of those bags will have to be checked. We thought, well if it has to be checked regardless we might as well take a larger suitcase. After reading your comments, you all have me wanting to stick with the carry on sizeThanks for the info!
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These people with their huge carry-on bags! What horrible travelers.
No, you don't need any suitcase at all. I wear cargo pants, a fishing vest with tons of pockets, and a rain-proof jacket with lots more pockets. I stuff everything I need into the pockets.
Admittedly, I do look like Bib the Michelin Man, and one airline tried to make me get an extra seat because I was so huge, but I explained that I would be much thinner once I got my 40-pound jacket into the overhead bin.
I usually even have room for a 3-pound salami (I don't like airline food at all). The only drawback with the salami is that a lot of dogs and cats follow me around once I get to Europe, but I just consider it all part of the cultural experience.
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I had to laugh a little over someone's ocmment earlier that no one will know you're wearing the same clothes multiple times. I have a particular sweater I love to take on trips because it coordinates with all the tops and trousers I take. It's a mid-weight cotton, so not too hot not too cold, and can be washed if I'm desperate. Anyway, there I am in photos from nearly every trip, wearing that dang sweater. My husband finally suggested it be retired from my travel wardrobe... at least for a few trips.
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Has anyone traveled to Europe for business and pleasure and been able to carry a 24 inch or less bag? I have to bring a suit, a cocktail dress and appropriate but casual work attire. I intend on doing train and smaller European airline travel before and after my business obligations, so I won't have a home base hotel to keep my luggage. One country on my list is Norway, therefore a jacket will be necessary as well. I'm most concerned with the lugging around of heavy bags up stairs and down streets to stations, etc. Any thoughts? However, aside from the professional clothes, my personal style will be quite easy to minimize- no problems mix and matching here, or with frequent clothes washing. Thanks!
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"Has anyone traveled to Europe for business and pleasure and been able to carry a 24 inch or less bag?"
Yes. It takes planning/coordinating colors and layering, but is relatively easy. I once took a 3 week trip to England that included a very formal event in London (long gown/long gloves/the whole 9 yards) as well as two very casual weeks in the countryside -- and did it out of a 21 inch rollie bag. (But then I'm known as the packing Nazi in some parts
A 24 inch suitcase would be quite doable.
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for butrflysl,
Yes, 24-inch bag. Several trips have involved both opera and serious hiking, or several classical concerts and serious hiking, or concerts and skiing.
One thing that helps is having a lightweight first layer that washes out easily and dries overnight without needing ironing.
Plus, of course, if you're moving a lot, no one will know what you wore two days ago.
Have fun!
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Wow, this is a great thread with great advice. Count us into the "smaller is better" group. My girlfriend and I each take a 22" carry-on plus one small day pack. My girlfriend cheats because her carry-on is expandable which is a nice feature if you are bringing souvenirs home. It is also great for dirty clothes which, for some reason, take up twice as much space as clean clothes...anyone ever notice that?
Our trips are normally 3 weeks but this year we are doing 4. We always have more clothes than we need even with limiting ourselves to the smaller suitcases. Two keys to packing light are, 1) take the right clothes, that mix and match, and are easy to wash and quick to dry, 2) master doing your laundry in the sink.
No matter how little we take with us, we begin resenting it about a week into our trip. So pack light and travel fast.
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Thanks for the tips and encouragement! I think I need to do some practice packing and then maybe some simulated travel scenarios involving stairs and lifting into overhead compartments!
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someone on Fodors qotted this this--not so much what to pack, as HOW to pack. It works!
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How much can you comfortably lift for brief periods? Even if you are taking trains, or encounter some stairs, you are looking at maybe a minute of lifting in any given day, all in short spurts, and most of that lifting is measured in inches, rather than feet. Honestly, anything under 70 pounds is more than manageable for me.
To that end, for anything longer than a week, I use a 27" Samsonite Cosmolite case, which fully-loaded, comes in at the 50-pound mark that is the normal limit for checked luggage.
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I use a 24-25" lightweight suitcase when I travel for several weeks (I have a Delsey I like and another brande I got at Kohls that is very lighweight) and it doesn't bother me at all in terms of size. I take trains, also, and handle it myself. I might not if I were moving hotels or taking the train every day or two, I suppose, but I don't do that (except sometimes in rural areas and by then I have a rental car so its in the trunk).
If you have never traveled or handled this suitcase before, it's kind of hard to say how you will like it. I wouldn't take a 27" myself but find a 24-25" makes a big difference in terms of what I can take. I don't really care that much about being able to take everything in a carry-on.
I haven't traveled on Italian trains so don't know those issues, but of course you can't put that size overhead on any train I've been on. You put it in the area for baggage which may be at the end of the car or sometimes between seats. i presume you aren't the only person in the world who would have a suitcase that size on a train.
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On my first trip to Europe, many years ago. I took only a purse and 15x6x8 plastic "suitcase" carry on. (The suitcase was issued by the airline--Pan Am I think--when I booked my ticket.) I wore a shirtwaist, sweater, low heels, and raincoat (with the usual undergarments of the era). In the suitcase were two blouses, a skirt, tie shoes, a change of underthings, nightgown, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste,bar of soap, lipstick and those foam curlers.
Jean, your comment about the sweater in every photo brought back memories of that trip. My niece was looking at my scrapbook from that trip and commented that it looked as if I had just posed in front of various backdrops, because I always seemed to be in the same clothes.
I don't travel as light today, but do manage to keep things under control.
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Actually, on my recent trip to Italy, i discovered that there are some lifts and ramps if you know where to look.
on my outward journey I was so confused and befuddled that i didn't find any of them, but on the way back I spotted a lift at Pisa Centrale that i swear had not been there a week before, and a ramp too.
getting the case onto some of the trains is still a problem of course, but it's not as bad as lugging it up and down those stairs.
IME the lifts tend to be at the other end of the platform from where you get off the train and the location of the ramps is a state secret but they are probably there somewhere.
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"Honestly, anything under 70 pounds is more than manageable for me. "
Really! 70 lbs is manageable for you. I feel like a wimp.
Yikes! 70 lbs is a lot to lift over my head. One wrong little twist and I could be down for the count (or the better part of my vacation).
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you've already gotten so many replies, but I'll add that a few years ago we traveled on trains with larger suitcases and right after that bought rolling 22 inch bags. You can always attach a tote bag. There are laundromats wherever you go.
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I take a 22" suitcase no matter how long I travel. I don't do "outfits." Instead I color-coordinate my clothes. I mostly take black pants and a black jacket and then tops to match. I wear my walking shoes and bring one pair of dressier shoes.
I sometimes wash things out in the sink, but occasionally I find a laundromat if the trip is long.
I usually check my luggage, because I don't want to have to ask anyone else to heft my suitcase into the overhead compartment and because I bring a little bag as a carry-on for a book, my needlework, etc.
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Ha well! I am probably stronger than most ladies with my petite stature because I do yoga : ) but- the last time I traveled in Europe, I was young and naive, and brought my huge 30 something inch suitcase to London, thinking since I was just going to one city, so I'd just check it and the only lugging of luggage I would have to do would be to and from the airport. While that was true, I failed to realize that taking the train to (and from) Gatwick to (and from) the city and then the London Tube and THEN down the streets of London to my destination would involve numerous stairs and lifting of luggage. I was such a sore sight gazing helplessly up some stairs with my suitcase that some gentleman swept up my luggage and took it right up for me. I vowed to never be in that position again! I am sure I could do 30 lbs comfortably, but a 50 lb suitcase will not happen again! I'd really never heard of some of the packing tips suggested on this forum, so this has really helped! Thanks again!
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The link mentioned above (see below) is amazing. I'm gonna try it! Thanks!
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4 of us are going to Europe in 5 weeks and this is helping me get over my nervousness about only taking carry-ons. I hope I can hang tight on this resolution to avoid a larger suitcase!
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If you write down all the clothes you are taking and then combine them into outfits I think you will be surprised at how many outfits you actually are bringing. I got 25-30 different combinations with just a carry on. This might ease your nervousness some more. Stay strong!
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I personally prefer two smaller bags to one big one. Easier for me to handle, if at least one has rollers.
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I often take personal trips in conjunction with my international business travel. I have learned over the years how to carry a 22" plus backpack. Once I scale down to 19-20', then I sometimes have trouble. Only once did I take the big bag.
My personal improvement is in the choice of dress/business clothes and the number. My floor length dress+coverup for the last trip was knit with skimpy sandals, so the outfit took no space and the sandals were filled with socks, etc.
I find my European colleagues often wear the same outfit to work 2 or 3 days in a row, so I feel comfortable repeating often. For 5-day work week I try to take 1 skirt, 1 slacks (or 2 slacks if winter/rain), 1-2 jackets, and 3 tops and just mix/match and alternate. I often take a knit suit as well instead of a structured one that takes more space. I especially like to take either slacks or skirt that can be combined with a more formal jacket and then a more casual sweater so I wear to dinner, etc. even during pleasure portion. One pair of dress shoes for all the work outfits.
I only take a true winter coat/jacket if going to Norway or similar in winter. If you are going in spring/fall, then I agree with the layering idea of wearing some combination of shirt/sweaters with weatherproof/windproof jacket. Less bulk and more versatile than a lined or padded jacket.
I did take one trip with specialty clothes some years ago in winter that I did take a larger suitcase with formal outfits, hat, business clothes, casual clothes, down jacket, boots, etc. for 10 days in middle of German winter. I still froze in Berlin, so I think if I had to do it all over again I could now even do that trip as well or better in a 22" at least. It was a nightmare getting on packed pre-Christmas trains where the luggage racks were full and people were falling over my bag while I had to stand.
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I find my European colleagues often wear the same outfit to work 2 or 3 days in a row, so I feel comfortable repeating often>>
I know Kay, - what sluts we are. In fact, i may wear the same suit but a different t-shirt and scarf to ring the changes. or the suit trousers with a smart overshirt instead of the jacket.
don't americans do the same?
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Hi, annhig. For whatever reasons, I think most Americans, at least women, would rather die than wear the same suit two days or more in a row. Not saying it makes sense, but it's the way it is. Perhaps because IME we have greater access to decent discount clothing than most Europeans. I can go to T.J. Maxx or Marshalls or a place like that and buy a bunch of outfits for $100 or less. I think Europeans focus more on having a small wardrobe of high-quality staple pieces, which they accessorize to achieve different looks. NOT the standard American approach, IMO, though it makes a lot more sense to me
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annhig: StCirq has just about nailed it. Many American women have walk in closets larger than the bedrooms in some of the places I lived in England. Our house tend to have many times the storgae space for clothes/accessories
Instead of one good $500/£300 suit and various blouses -- they'll have seven $100-$150/£60-£90 suits and wear a different one every day. (and the gals who can afford $500 suits -- will have several of them.)
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StCirq and janisj are correct, annhig.
I see nothing wrong with having a small number of suits and just changing out the shirt and underclothes (although a few of my colleagues in Spain wear the same shirt several days in a row--not something I would do unless washing each evening--and maybe they are). Clothing prices are so low in the US that it is tempting to buy more and have more variety. But, no need to take it all along in the suitcase.
I once knew an attorney whose work wardrobe consisted of 5 suits. Each week he cycled through the 5 suits, so could air out and have some variety, and still dress quickly with prearranged outfits. He taught a course for a university one night a week. At the end of the term, some of the students commented that they felt sorry for him that he only owned one suit and tie (they saw him the same day each week).
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interesting thread. I think that in the UK we are somewhere between the US and "europe" - not so many clothes as the US and not as good quality as the europeans!
I do in fact have several suits for work, of varying weights. so if we have a warm spell, as we did about a month ago, I really only have one "suit" as such. but over the years i have collected a number of pairs of trousers that match the jacket [it's black linen which makes that easier than might appear] i I just ring the changes with the trousers and different tops, wearing the jacket when i want/need to look particularly smart. and then of course if you need to look smart AND be comfortable, there is the footwear problem.
unfortunately, not all of our court buildings have air/con, and those that have are controlled from about 150 miles away, so if they are warm, we freeze and vv.
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In reference to your comment about having to store your luggage at the train station while sightseeing: It is WAY easier to find an empty storage locker for a smaller, carry-on size piece of luggage, than a larger suitcase. The larger storage lockers are few, and they always seem to be full!
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We are back to our original plans. Carry on suitcase and backpack! Thanks for the advice!
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Another endorsement for that NYT article -- I rolled everything last trip and couldn't believe how much I could fit in the bag packing that way. I
I also do carry on only, 21-22" bag, packing an extra fold-out bag for purchases so I could possibly check on the way back if need be.
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Last year I spent three weeks in Europe. I brought two bags. One was a honker of a bag. It was way way too big but not a worry since it stayed put in the same place for the whole 3 weeks) and I had transport to and from the airport for arrival and departure. I also brought a 21 inch with the intent that would serve me on a couple of 4 & 5 day side trips to two other European countries.
For the side trips I booked flights on two different European carriers. Neither of them allowed the 21 inch in to the cabin. The second carrier, Ryan Air, in addition to requiring that I check my bag at the gangway door and pay 75 euros on the spot - also required that I check my computer case/tote. To keep the cost from escalating to 150 euros I somehow managed to stuff it into the carryon.
When I purchased the 21 inch bag in the US, I was told it was the proper size for inter country travel by three different sales people. The problem was the wheels - I had the 4 wheel model with the wheels on the outside. Not good. Those wheels added height but not extra space. As tight as it was packing the 21 inch I can't imagine losing another 1 or 2 inches in luggage space. I returned the 21" and now have a 20" bag with 2 wheels but it still looks to me as if it won't fit RyanAir's standards. What size are the carryons in Europe?
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Apparently each of the European short haul airlines (Ryanair, Easy Jet, etc.) have slightly different standards. Ryanair is supposed to be the most stringent. You can find their requirements on their websites. If you pay in advance online to check this bag, you will pay less than at the gate, or so I understand. The original bag you have is fine for flying on intercontinental (USA to Europe) airlines, but the European budget airlines have small carry-on compartments and also make their money by charging extra for everything. I am flying on Vueling from Venice to Barcelona. Their size restriction is 55x40x20 cm including handles and wheels (around 22" x 16" x 8") but actually a little less, more like 7.8". Next time just pay to check the bag online. American based baggage sellers in my experience have been unfamiliar with European requirements.
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This is an older thread. Upthread people talked about difficulty with getting on and off trains. I did make the mistake in 2009 of bringing way too much luggage for a 7-week Italy trip--to the point that I left a bag behind and also mailed home some clothes from the Florence post office (they did arrive a month later, as promised but cost about $100).
I did manage on the trains by simply asking a strong young person (usually a guy but several times young women offered to help), and nobody turned me down. I had been worried because there are no longer porters in Italian train stations, but this worked out fine.
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Thanks for the reply Samoca. I agree checking online is the way to go (or so now I know).
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Someone else mentioned vacuum bags. I like to pack them on the way out but not use them until the way back. I can usually fit whatever I've bought on the trip in the same bag then. Heavier on the way back, though!
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All the info above is good advice. IMO carry on is easier and safer because you know where your bag is, you do not have to wait for luggage at arrival airport(quicker passport check?), and it is so much more easily handled on trains and such. I would not check bags ever again unless forced to do so. Also if you buy more stuff whie in Europe, what a novel idea, you can purchase a small collapsible carry on type bag to put extra in and check the bigger bag to go back to the US.
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I hate categorical statements like "anyone can pack for xx days in a carryon."
Anyone of a certain size with no health issues packing one pair of a certain size shoes and traveling at a temperate time of year can probably pack for a week, which is certainly enough for a summer if you wash regularly.
But change any of those variables, and the equation falls apart.
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In our years of travelling we've run the gamut for luggage. In our 20's the backpack was perfect for most everything for hitchhiking around Europe. And after having used every imaginable sized wheelie in the 40+ years we've come full circle and now use a soft-sided, non-wheelie carry-on each. There's a very useful web site dedicated to the concept and it's titled 'one bag one world' and well worth a visit.
However, we fully recognize that while this concept works perfectly for us it's not for everyone in our age bracket as implied by a previous post.
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Regulators have pressured the bank to shake up its board and management team by next week, when banks will turn in their capital plans as part of the stress tests.
The new board members are Donald Powell, a former chairman of the FDIC; Susan Bies, a former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve; D. Paul Jones Jr., the former chief of Compass Bancshares; and William Boardman, a former executive at Bank One.
"These new directors bring a wealth of experience in financial services from a variety of perspectives," Massey said in a statement.
The move came a day after the bank abruptly announced that its chief risk officer, Amy Woods Brinkley, would depart. She was replaced by Greg Curl, a longtime bank executive who has overseen the bank's acquisitions and deal-making.
At Citigroup, executives worked this week to defuse the tensions between Pandit and Bair, which have simmered since the FDIC thwarted Citigroup's plans to acquire another big bank last fall.
As recently as Tuesday, Richard Parsons, Citigroup's chairman, asked Bair if the board needed to replace senior management to satisfy the FDIC, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Bair said she was not demanding immediate changes, though she did not discourage them.
Officials from the FDIC declined to comment yesterday.
In a statement, Parsons said that the board was "confident in our management" and that the stress-test process clearly reflected "the significant progress made by this management team over the last 15 months to turn Citi around."


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Sunderland boss David Moyes has hinted that new striker Victor Anichebe will not be making his debut against Everton.
Moyes returns to his old stamping ground on Monday when he takes his Black Cats to face his former club, but new signing Anichebe will not be involved on the night.
The 28-year-old, who was signed on a free transfer after being released by West Brom, started his career at Goodison Park under Moyes although it looks like he will have to wait to make his second debut for the manager.
"He's going to need a while, because he is not ready to play yet and we are going to give him plenty of time," Moyes told the Chronicle about Anichebe.
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Heads Up! Upgrading from 14.0 -> current with Networkmanager broken
Hi @all,
when upgrading from 14.0 -> current, networkmanager gets updated and refuses to start because of missing / to old libs which gets an update later, so the update process is broken.
You can prevent this by activating download befor installation in /etc/slackpkg/slackpkg.conf
PS: is their a way to control the installation order in slackpkg ?
regards fl0
In times gone by, the developers would put a file called "CURRENT.WARNING" in the -current tree. They don't do it any more. Maybe they get better feedback this way... Anyhow, there was a copy online which I found and am pasting this from:
You should probably use AlienBOB's isobuilder script to create an ISO of the -current tree rather than use the upgrade process. I've used both, but honestly, the ISO works a lot better.
Hmm, isn't the update process all about doing what is told in UPGRADE.TXT? :P slackpkg is a convenience, but it doesn't replace the instructions in that file. In fact, in a default setup of slackpkg/blacklist, some stuff like aaa_elflibs won't get upgraded at all (unlike in UPGRADE.TXT's step 3, where it gets upgraded along with everyone else.)
i think my post was misinterpreted, i am aware that -current is development and can be broken at any time, i have also no problem with fixing the problem myself,
the intention is that "other" can prevent the problem.
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Elkhorn Slough is one of the premier bird watching sites in the western United States. More than 340 species visit or find permanent refuge here, a remarkable number given the slough's relatively small size. This roster of birds includes several rare and endangered species, such as the Brown Pelican, Snowy Plover, and Peregrine Falcon.The tremendous number and variety of birds at the slough attracts thousands of bird watchers from across the country each year.
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Press Release: IMF Approves Stand-by Credit for Pakistan
December 13, 1995The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a 15-month stand-by credit for Pakistan equivalent to SDR 401.85 million (about $596 million) to support the Government's 1995/96 economic program.
Since 1988, Pakistan has been implementing economic programs designed to achieve a comprehensive economic reform. After several years in which impressive gains were made, the effort faltered due in part to unfavorable weather conditions and political uncertainties. The authorities intensified their efforts in 1993, with IMF support, but by the first half of 1995 the situation deteriorated again, marked by growing macroeconomic imbalances due to a worsening fiscal position, accompanied by a loose monetary policy. There were also continued poor weather conditions and crop disease. As a result, the trade deficit widened, international reserves declined, and the rate of inflation remained stubbornly high.
The program for 1995/96 (July-June)
The authorities responded to these developments by initiating a broad-based economic program. The objectives of the program supported by the stand-by credit are to restore international reserves to the equivalent of 9.4 weeks of imports; to reduce inflation to 9 percent; and to accelerate real GDP growth to 5.5 percent.
To achieve these objectives, the program is designed to cut the budget deficit in relation to GDP through a combination of revenue and expenditure measures. The program also has a strong structural component to ensure a sustainable improvement in the budgetary situation. Monetary policy aims to slow the growth of domestic liquidity by tightening credit policy and interest rate measures. The authorities will continue to manage the exchange rate flexibly, seeking a balance between preserving competitiveness and containing inflationary expectations.
Structural Reforms
One of the main policy objectives in the period ahead will be to reinvigorate the structural reform process, particularly in the areas of budget reform and trade liberalization. The Government also intends to achieve further significant gains in the area of privatization.
Social Issues
The Government intends to fully protect outlays under the Social Action Program under the program, and will maintain expenditure under the Core Investment Program.
The Challenge Ahead
If rigorously implemented, the program should revive market confidence and lay the groundwork for a comprehensive medium- term program, beginning in 1996/97, that could be the basis for a return to an ESAF credit.
Pakistan became a member of the IMF on July 7, 1950; its quota1 is SDR 758.20 million (about $1,123 million), and its outstanding use of IMF credit currently totals SDR 983 million (about $1,456 million).
Sources: Pakistan authorities; and IMF estimates and projections.
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SMWS 53.201 True Love on a Pebble Beach
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This is such a good example of a smoky dram, lots of those smoky bacon roll notes mixed with some wonderful bbq smoked bananas and chocolate.
Many thanks to Annabel Meikle (@thewhiskybelle) for picking some absolutely outstanding whiskies and to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for a great tasting.
Oh yummy this is like a chocolate covered bbq smoked banana with bacon rolls and proper HP brown sauce, you could easily eat this dram
Super sweet on the palate with bananas covered in demerera sugar and light carameled
demerera sugar and banana
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Q: crack tie rod....causes only had car 3 weeks and only has 30k miles on it on 2008 BMW 335i
Car sat on snowcovered driveway for over 8 days. Due to the snow everytime I tried to move it I slid so I gave up until last night only to find out when I called roadside assistance that the tie rod was cracked. My driveway is gravel , no obstructions. Why could have happened I am under warrranty should this be covered?
Did you see the cracked tie rod with your own eyes? I say this because many well intentioned tow truck drivers give opinions on what is wrong with a car, and by the time is gets to the shop, the owner of the vehicle is telling me " the tow truck driver said it's 'so and so' wrong with my car" when in fact, the tow truck driver had no idea what the real issue was. Why not get your car towed to a good German shop, or the Dealership and have a skilled Tech look carefully at your car while it is up on a lift, and then bring you over and show you and explain to you in plain language what is wrong with your BMW.
yes I did and he explained why he had to come back with a different truck to take it to BMW. I only had it 3 wks (bought it w/30K). Only put 100 miles on it. I just am baffled how this could have happened. Did hear anything or hit anything ... just a bit of gravel built up from trying to move it out of the slush. Only 3 mins I tried to do this and then called Roadside.
I too have a cracked tie rod on my 2004 Sequoia. The body of the passanger side tie rod cracked in half and sent the vehicle into a parked car. I have pictures, if someone can tell me how to share them.
Yes, it should be covered. I'd like to know, how could the tie rod cracked??? The joint can get loose, it can be bent, but cracked?? Was it the tow truck driver told you that??
yes...it was. However, he never touch the vehicle. Due to the snow we had 8 days later I tried to move it. A light when on and I start to slide only a few inches. I had to stop otherwise I would have hit a tree. The only thing I could think of that as I was trying to move it in the now melted snow (wet leaves were now under in and my driveway is gravel) perhaps the gravel could have done it. The car is so low to the ground that there might have only been an extra inches of gravel kicked up. The driver showed this to me because I told him about the light before he got here. I'm just hoping the warranty will cover it. It sat for over a week in the snow (5") before it finally melted. It was still slippery that is why I decided to call Rd. Asst. and they sent the driver out. the car is now at BMW. I'm just asking out of curiousity how this happened... since I haven't heard back today.
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Girls' Soccer
The girls' soccer team traveled to Killeen on Tuesday night and won 1-0.
Analise Watson scored the lone goal of the game with 14 seconds left in the first half off a pass from Caitlyn Shaughnessy.
The Lady Badgers are off tonight before traveling to Lorena on Tuesday.
The Lampasas softball team defeated Stephenville 5-1 on Tuesday.
Senior pitcher Kady Crow had a two-run RBI with a double in the first inning, and the Lady Badgers were eventually able to take a 3-0 lead in the first inning.
Crow and senior Tealey Farquhar led the Lady Badgers with two hits each, while Crow had six strikeouts.
The Lady Badgers traveled to Marble Falls yesterday for their final non-district game of the season. Lampasas will begin district play Tuesday when it hosts Burnet.
5K Race
Students at Goldthwaite High School are planning the third annual Cen-Tex Run for Compassion 5K, which will benefit Compassion International and its humanitarian work around the globe.
Money is being raised for a project called Water of Life, where Compassion International provides clean drinking water to people in developing countries.
The April 7 race will begin with a "Kiddie K" at 8:30 a.m. in front of Mills County State Bank in Goldthwaite. The 5K starts at 9 a.m.
Cost is $10 for kids; $20 for adults. Those who register by March 31 will receive a free T-shirt and goody bag.
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Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina
Is 18 the legal age of an adult
The 18 year old son of divorced parents, lives with mother who is remarried, Had regular visits with his father and faternal grandparents. Father passed away and left quite a bit of money to his son. Does his mother have any rights to any of the money that the father left to the son?
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Eski (14/12/1959)
Alfred Buescher was the art director at Central Press. Between 1951 and 1957 he drew the comic strip 'Joe & Judy'. He was also the artist of the seasonal comic strip 'Eski'. The strip, written by former 'Brick Bradford' author William Ritt, appeared each December from 1951 to 1960.
Buescher and Ritt have also cooperated on a comic called 'The Story of Stalin' for King Features. The original story from 1939, drawn by Clifton Crittenden, was updated by Buescher in 1952 to Stalin's conjectured death, and was ready for use when the Soviet dictator would pass away. It is unknown if the comic was ever published.
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Overview Incidence Symptoms Evaluation Treatment questions for doctor specialist Home Care pain in adults pain in children taking control using a cane using a walker using crutches warning signs Underlying Cause Anatomy
Hip Necrosis Symptoms
Symptoms of avascular necrosis of the hip include:
- Worsening hip pain (unilateral)
- Hip pain worsens with movement
- Hip pain worsens with prolonged standing
- Rarely may cause pain in both hips
- Hip tenderness
- Hip stiffness
- Difficulty walking
- Knee pain (unilateral)
- Decreasing range of motion of the hip joint
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- Balakrishnan A, Schemitsch EH, Pearce D, McKee MD. Distinguishing transient osteoporosis of the hip from avascular necrosis. Can J Surg. 2003 Jun;46(3):187-92. [12812240]
- Desai MM, Sonone S, Bhasme V. Efficacy of alendronate in the treatment of avascular necrosis of the hip. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2005 Jun 21. [15972347]
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JPSS, for information about studying in Japan's universities and graduate schools. > Search Japanese Universities in Tokyo. > Tokyo Denki University > Science and Engineering
Jointly operated by the Asian Students Cultural Association and Benesse Corporation, JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT is a website, which posts information on approximately 1300 universities, graduate schools, two-year colleges, vocational schools that are accepting international students.
Related information about Tokyo Denki University is posted here and the specific details about the faculties of Engineering, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology for Future Life, and System Design and Technology including information about entrance examination such as quota for admission and the number of successful applicants and guides for the facilities, access, and other information necessary for international students so please feel free to make use of our website.
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Piracy may be a problem, but the numbers given by the industry are illusory. You can't take the numbers of pirated copies, slap the retail price on it and claim that that's the loss you are suffering. At best you could take the sales volume at market prices for pirated copies for hardcopied console and PC DVD's and the value of internet time and DVD-R's for internet piracy. I mean when I was a teenager and pirated, I copied 300 games from my friends. Of these I played only maybe 30 any significant amount of time. My allowance would have allowed to buy maybe 3. So what was the loss to the industry: 300 x $50, 30 x $50 or 3 x $50? Or no loss at all, because playing these games hooked me to PC games, of which I have now bought roughly 100 x $50?
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BEIRUT - Syrian government forces seized a town from rebels near the Lebanese border on Saturday, their latest attempt to cut off opposition fighters' fluid supply lines, state media and activists said.
Fighting lasted weeks around Zara, which rebels used as a base to attack pro-regime communities in the area, said Rami Abdurrahman of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. His group obtains its information from a network of activists on the ground.
Another activist who identified himself as Samy al-Homsi said the town was one of two last strongholds for rebels along the Lebanese border leading to the city of Homs, the other being the nearby village of al-Hosn. (AP)


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We arrived at the restaurant after seeing a band at the arena and were fully prepared to be refused entry due to the late hour but we were shown to a table. The staff were so desperate to get our meal done that they did not offer drinks to 2 of our party and despite asking for drinks, they were more interested in getting us to order food so 2 of our party left as they were not catered for. The food was ordered and it arrived swiftly but here's where the trouble started. Firstly, it was plonked down in front of us, and secondly, we were stared at by the staff throughout the meal. I do not know whether they thought we would try to leave without paying but as we were all 40-50yrs of age and incapable of anything more than a gentle stroll, we were surprised at this treatment. Our party consisted of professional people. We are certainly not 'undesirables' and we were polite and thanked the staff continually. The food was edible but in terms of Indian cuisine, it really was not anything to write home about and despite trying other people's dishes, none of us were that impressed. We did not get much chance to try other's dishes though, as 2 of our party (myself included) had our plates removed before we had finished without even being asked! The price was also not exactly competitive either and it was not worth the money. The curries were generally ok but my dopiaza (onion based) was in fact tomato based and hot, not medium. It was more of Rogan Josh. As I am well-versed in Indian cuisine, I was unimpressed. So, we did something we have never before done and left no tip. I can appreciate that we arrived late but if the staff could not give us a pleasurable dining experience at this hour, they should have told us this and we would have accepted this and left politely with no problem. Very disappointing and we will not go again.
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