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NYC Sugar Ban!!

November 1, 2012General Talk, What's Up With That?NYC Sugar BanNick Gatel

What’s Up With That?

New York City Bans “Sugary” Drinks!

On Thursday September 13, 2012 the NYC Board of Health banned the sale of soft drinks that contain sugar in any container that is larger than 16 ounces. Nine members of the board approve the edict with one member abstaining.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says this will be a huge blow to obesity.

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Vintage Gear Added

November 1, 2012Backpacking GearBackpacking Gear, Vintage GearNick Gatel

 

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Just uploaded some vintage gear…

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McHale Packs

September 16, 2012Backpacking GearMcHale, McHale Alpine Packs, McHale Bump, McHale LBPNick Gatel

Uploaded reviews of the McHale LBP 36 and McHale Bump

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Hike to a Secret Place

September 16, 2012Backpack Trip ReportNick Gatel

One of the strangest trip reports you will ever read…

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(I Hate) Texting

August 12, 2012General Talk, The Digital Life, What's Up With That?TextingNick Gatel

 

What’s Up With That?

I love technology and often am an early adapter. Some things I have owned include: Continue reading (I Hate) Texting →

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