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You may know it as Panicum virgatum but if you do, you also may have had your school lunch money stolen a bunch of times when you were a child. For the majority of people reading this post, Panicum virgatum is also commonly known as switchgrass. It is my view that switchgrass will soon gain mainstream interest for its promise as a feedstock in the production of bioplastics and biofuels without the concerns of tapping into food crops such as corn or wheat. That presents opportunity for producers of switchgrass and that means the upside momentum seen by some refiners in 2012 is likely to continue into the New Year.
First, for those not familiar with switchgrass, it is made of cellulose and lignin (both fibers) and stands about 10 feet tall predominantly in within North America. Switchgrass has traditionally been used for wildlife and conservation. However, it is being proven it is not only be a renewable source of fuel which can be grown in a variety of weather conditions, it is also environmentally friendly since it recycles atmospheric carbon and creates smaller amounts of atmospheric pollutants, such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides, than fossil fuels. Secondly, increased use of switchgrass should help the U.S. move closer to meeting 2020 carbon goals. Thirdly, it doesn't require much fertilizer, is naturally resistance to disease and yields double the amount of tons per acre vs corn. Fourthly, I believe much has been learned from the evolution of the ethanol industry and that will result in a cleaner, more sustainable market that can actually store more CO2 in soils and roots – that means growing more switchgrass could result in less CO2 in the air. Talk about prairie power!
So who are the players of note to keep an eye on? Valero (NYSE: VLO), the world's largest independent petroleum refiner and marketer, is a name high on my list of names to consider when thinking of investing in cellulosic ethanol. The company has been a pioneer in moving into the production of ethanol (this doesn't get much publicity). In fact, Valero now has 10 ethanol plants globally. Through its subsidiary Valero Renewables, the company is looking to commercialize biofuels, including ones made from switchgrass cellulosic ethanol. To that end Valero invested as much as $50mln in Mascoma Corp. biofuels back in 2011 (the plant should produce ethanol in Michigan in 2013).
Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC), a leading blender of corn-based ethanol and General Motors (NYSE: GM) through its Ventures unit are also principal investors in Mascoma primarily to advance non-food feedstocks such as switchgrass which are needed to produced next generation biofuels that in GM's case may directly lower fuel prices and benefit auto sales more than biodiesel autos which in many cases are not covered under automotive warranties (for full investor list click here).
While ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) is focusing on creating biofuels more from algae through it relationship with Synthetic Genomics, in 2007, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) may be a major oil company to keep on the radar since it entered into an 8-year $22.5mln biofuels research program with Iowa State to help diversify fuel supply and reduce pollution. That research endeavor includes developing the use of switchgrass. Furthermore, ConocoPhillips also entered into a deal with Archer Daniel Midland (NYSE: ADM) five years ago to develop biofuels from crops, wood and yes, switchgrass.
Looking at switchgrass more for its potential in biodegradeable bioplastic materials outside of conventional landfills, I'm intrigued by microcap player Metabolix (NASDAQ: MBLX). The company, which sports a market cap of ~$55mln despite having $53.6mln in unrestricted cash and investments (short and long-term) as per the Q312 earnings release, was awarded $6mln by the Department of Energy (DOE) in 2011 to develop biofuels from switchgrass. Keep in mind Metabolix operates in cash intensive sector, so my bias towards the company will improve further with the company gaining more funding. Through a restructured business that is more streamlined, they have also been working on developing ways to use switchgrass to improve plasticization (most notably with PVC resins). New samples of the polymeric modifiers, marketed under the brands Mirel and Mvera, are expected in early 2013 and are gaining a buzz since they are very strong and can biodegrade in soil, water as well as in composting facilities (residential and commercial). Considering Earth911.com reported in 2010 that over 7 bln pounds of PVC are thrown away in the U.S. each year, only 18 mln pounds of that, about one quarter of 1%, is actually recycled, that potentially presents big opportunity for Metabolix to develop a more sustainable plastic versus petroleum-based resins.
While the prospects for switchgrass are bright for biofuels and bioplastics, there are issues surrounding transportation due to the hefty weight. Also, switchgrass is more expensive than wood and coal. Optimizing the harvest and storage of switchgrass needs to be developed, like most new industries. There are concerns that burning switchgrass could result in large amounts of ash which could impact breathing (something that can be overcome with more calculated seasonal preparations) while the strength of switchgrass could make combustion problematic (i.e. pellet stoves). Due to the size of switchgrass, one could make the argument that land would be better served devoting to food crops versus energy—a question that has endless arguments for and against. However, one thing is clear, the use of switchgrass as a feedstock for ethanol holds much potential and that may actually negate some of the issues presented.


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MENTOR -- Police say there have been several home burglaries in recent weeks and residents should be extra vigilant.
Today police responded to an aggravated burglary at the home of an 81-year-old man on Forest Lane.
This is the same home and victim involved in a distraction-type burglary on Sept. 30. In the previous incident, a woman knocked on the elderly resident's door, asking if he needed tree trimming.
She escorted him to his back yard while speaking on a cell phone. A home health aide arrived to find a man in the house. The man and the woman then quickly left.
It was later discovered that they had stolen cash and valuable coins from the victim's bedroom.
Today, the same woman knocked at the door again. The elderly man did not initially recognize her and allowed her in.
After going to the back patio, he recognized her as the same woman involved in the burglary. She attempted to force him to stay seated in a chair, but he was able to get up and go back into the house.
As he was checking his bedroom, he received a phone call and instructed the caller to call the police. The woman then ran out of the house and left in a gray or silver van. Nothing was discovered missing.
This is the fourth incident in Mentor within two weeks involving a woman offering tree trimming services to elderly residents.
The second incident occurred on Oct. 1 on Broadmoor Road.
An 82-year-old resident was outside when she was approached by a woman. She walked the resident to the back yard and spent five to ten minutes with her there.
The suspect was speaking on a cell phone while in the back yard. A neighbor saw a man leave the house and both suspects then left in a van or SUV.
The resident discovered that coins and jewelry were missing from her bedroom.
The third incident happened on Oct. 9 on Bellflower Road.
A 77-year-old woman was outside when an SUV pulled into her driveway. A female passenger got out and asked her about tree trimming services.
She asked the resident to go into the back yard with her. The resident told her that her son would be arriving soon. The female suspect then immediately left in the SUV.
The woman has been described as light-skinned, race unknown, in her 20's or 30's, with long, dark hair and a thin build, approximately 5'2" tall.
She may have an accent when she speaks. She is also described as having bad teeth.
The man is darker-skinned, Caucasian or possibly Hispanic, in his 40's, about 5'8" tall with a stocky build.
The two vehicles that have been seen are a white/cream or silver-colored, newer-looking small SUV. The van that was seen is described as gray or silver with no markings, and it may be a minivan.
The incidents in Mentor closely match several reported in Willoughby, Parma, Parma Heights, and North Royalton in the last few months.
In each case, the woman spoke to the victims about tree trimming.
Neighbors should always look out for each other as these suspects are particularly targeting senior citizens.
It is also notable that these suspects, as well as many burglars, will steal valuables from the primary bedroom in the house.
It is recommended that any such valuables be kept in a safe, hidden place in your home and not in your bedroom.
If a thief enters a home and is not able to find valuables to steal within a few minutes, they are likely to leave empty handed to avoid being caught.
If anyone sees these suspects or has information regarding these crimes, please contact the Mentor Police Department at 440-974-5760.
If the information requires an immediate police response, dial 911.

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text: NH Lawmaker Apologizes for Domestic Abuse Comments Said some people like those relationships By John Johnson, Newser Staff Posted Feb 27, 2013 7:05 PM CST STORY COMMENTS (95) (Newser) – A New Hampshire state lawmaker is taking his turn in the spotlight for uttering a comment seen as insensitive, uninformed, or a combination of the two. Referring to a bill that would reduce the penalty in certain assault cases, Republican Mark Warden said this yesterday, reports the Concord Monitor: "Some people could make the argument that a lot of people like being in abusive relationships. It's a love-hate relationship. It's very, very common for people to stick around with somebody they love who also abuses him or her. ... Is the solution to those kind of dysfunctional relationships going to be more government, another law? I'd say no. People are always free to leave." A liberal advocacy group caught it on video, Talking Points Memo picked it up, and the story started making headlines beyond New Hampshire. Today, Warden apologized, notes a separate Monitor story. "It was never my intention to minimize the trauma of domestic abuse or in any way demean the victims," he said, adding that "how the state gets involved in people's personal lives is a topic that requires thoughtful debate and should not be reduced to sound bites." As for the bill, Warden was one of only four on a 20-member panel to vote for it, meaning it stands little chance in the full state House. [Images (1)] [Videos (1)] The state Capitol in Concord, New Hampshire. (Shutterstock) ADVERTISEMENT(Click Prev or Next to continue viewing images.) « Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow A clip of Mark Warden's comments, first caught by video by Granite State Progress. (YouTube) View larger videos >> « Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Concord (NH) Monitor (Source Grid ») Concord (NH) Monitor (Source Grid ») Talking Points Memo (Source Grid ») Politics • Crime & Courts New Hampshire • domestic violence • Mark Warden CLICK BELOW TO VOTE 12% 1% 4% 19% 46% 16% RETURN TO THE STORY To report an error on this story, notify our editors.


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The Guthrie Memorial Library director is moving on.
At the end of next week, Fletcher Hiigel will work his final day in Hanover. Thursday he told his staff that he accepted a librarian position at Baltimore County Library, in Towson, Md. His last day is Oct. 18.
Hiigel said his departure is completely unrelated to the current library controversy that began when Hanover Borough Council agreed to lease out a portion of the library to be used as a venue for special events. That lease was terminated Wednesday.
"I wasn't resigning in protest of any part of this situation," he said with a laugh. "This is a good opportunity for me."
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I heard recently from a pretty good source that Dickel will be launching a Private Barrel Selection Program under their "Barrel Select" label sometime this Summer. There will be two offerings: A 9 year at 103ish proof, and a 14 yr at 106ish proof. These were described as "nearly barrel proof", but a little water will be added to the barrels to try and maintain certain "profiles". Something new to look forward to, I guess.
Caveat: I may be off on the proofs and ages, as this discussion was after a few, or more, whiskies...:D
Also, the Red Label Dickel is history.


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Miguel,HooRah! I agree with Ken +1 and then some especially for the last paragraph and your entire post.@Ronald,I just became a "lifer" and was welcomed and "gifted" by another "lifer" just because I re-upped for the lifetime commitment.BPL is a community! People that have never seen each other talk and share like lifelong friends. We do favors for one another without being able to shake each other's hand. No where else do I converse freely with members of a community in Finland, Germany, Australia, England, Japan, Scotland, India and the entire U.S.A. I gladly became a "lifer" and have no regrets.Partying On,Newton ;-)
Miguel,Thanks for taking the time to post up a really well thought out response that addresses a lot of people's concerns.I agree with you that BPL is the community and would be nothing with it and respect should be paid to the community to hear their grievances and to address them.Furthermore, you have convinced me that the forums should be free and remain free to all. My initial thought was that the forums are as much as a help as they are a hindrance to getting people to sign up for membership. Because the community is so passionate and so giving, often times it seemed to me that they were able to provide the answers to visitor's questions to the point that it made signing up for membership pointless.Due to your post, I do see that making the forums accessible to paying members only would be a mistake and a poor means to compensate for failing to properly promote and provide clear value/incentives for the visitor to BPL to sign up for a membership.In regards to this issue of the MLIFE vs. Regular BPL Membership, I do see that offering the MLIFE membership has created a two tier social structure that really fails to foster a sense of community and does quite the opposite by creating resentment.As I am not on the staff of BPL, I can only surmise that the MLIFE membership came out of financially desperate times where an influx of cash was needed and the MLIFE membership was a quick solution to an immediate problem. As such, I don't think that the BPL staff considered the negative ramifications that have resulted. Personally, I thought that the MLIFE was a great value to me in that I planned on being a long time member anyway and that $100.00 was a bargain that I could not pass up. At the same time, I did feel that it was a short sighted move by BPL that cut it off of long term future revenues.I have said this on another post/thread and I will said it here, I would be happy to give up my MLIFE membership and continue to pay a yearly subscription fee just to support this website and keep the forums going.(Addie, if you are reading this, you do have my permission to change my membership back to a standard membership).Again, it is my hope that this thread will be heard and read by the BPL staff, that they will take our constructive criticisms and suggestions to makes this a better website for all of us.What type of articles and columns would you like to see on BPL?Ones I have suggested or just thought of:1. Seasonal reoccurring and updated articles covering the basics of going UL2. Weekly Columns such as: Question of the week answered by RJ or Staff, open to all3. Photo of the week, submissions by members and non members4. Weekly Spotlight: UL Product, UL Gear Manufacture...not a review, but quick facts about a product or manufacture that the traditional backpacker/new BPL visitor would not know about and link to that Product or Manufacture's website-Tony-Tony
Super discussion going here. I can see some real positive changes may come out of this.There has been a bit of talk about different revenue sources (ie. subscriptions, Adsense, cottage manufacturers advertising etc), but I think what really matters most is the content. If the content is great, any of these will work. I personally kinda like that BPL is using subscriptions to generate revenue because it keeps them on their toes (or it should). If the content quality drops, less people renew even if they still use the forums. BPL's revenue is directly related to the quality of the content.I think for anyone, the content is going to be less appealing that it was on day 1, because most of us probably signed up because there was some article(s) we really wanted to read. I personally think that there is room for improvement in the content (i'd like to see more skills/techniques being taught and regular columms from guys like Skurka) but I'm still happy with it. Probably every second week there is something I'm excited to read and I'm about 3 years in now. This is why I subscribe."The traffic this site generates won't make Adsense income enough to pay for even the new software"I'm not sure how much vBulletin costs, but this seems hard to believe. A quick bit of research indicates BPL does ~7K pageviews daily, which would be roughly $50/day under typical Adsense numbers. There is the whole question of maintaining journalistic integrity, but BPL might want to look at affiliate marketing with some of the cottage manufacturers and maybe other brands. I know ULA participates in this (AvantLink). If the ads were classy and relevant, then it could work or it could be a part of a larger solution with some affiliate marketing combined with lower (ie. $9.99) subscription rates.
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I only visit two websites on a fairly regular basis. BPL and popupexplorer.com (PUX), which is a forum for tent trailer owners. There are some parallels I would like to share.Today PUX has over 20,000 registered users and it is free. And it is only a forum, with a store, and a printed magazine that is fairly new to the site. I do not subscribe to the magazine. It also has a lot of ads on it, which is a pain but acceptable as it helps pays the bills. Before PUX, there was a large tent trailer forum called Pop Up Times (PUT). In 2002, that forum went paid subscription. That was not a popular move, and a member left it and built PUX. Most of the PUT membership went over to PUX. Those who remained on PUT and paid the subscription, seemed to be somewhat "clicquish" and it was a strange forum to me. You could read the posts, but had to join to post. I was never a member of PUT. I joined PUX about 6 months after it was formed. Eventually PUT removed the subscription, but it never regained its membership and is no longer in existence.PUX is somewhat like BPL. There are those who camp in commercial campgrounds with full utilities, those who camp in minimal campgrounds like the NFS, and those (like me) who camp in remote dispersed sites. Sort of like Light, UL, SUL. What makes PUX work, like BPL, is the community. Subscription would kill BPL. Now tent trailers are a little different than BPing. Trailers are mechanical and members seek information on how to repair broken items, how to modify and improve their campers, how to negotiate new purchases, how to finance, how to get the right insurance, etc, etc. They get cost saving information on the forums, so one might think subscriptions would work, but as PUT found out it does not work at all. PUX members post trip reports, how to information and ideas, etc.When I first joined PUX, it was to get some ideas on rebuilding my trailer. And I made some good friends; several I have camped with... my wife and I have made trips to Arizona and RMNP to camp with our new friends. I even made a trip to Ontario, Canada to camp with some guys. But like BPL, after a while there is little that is new, or not much of anything new to learn. I still visit PUX once or twice a week, just to stay in touch with some friends and acquaintances. And like here, the newbie questions really get repetitive, but I don't mind sharing or answering questions if I have something worthwhile to say.The PUX store does not stock much merchandise. Most of it is stuff that is readily available elsewhere at a similar price, and PUX has the items dropped shipped. I have bought a few items from the PUX store over the years to help support the website.The owner of PUX does not post much. Most posts are to get feedback on improvements to the site or on ideas for additional services. Also PUX is fairly heavily moderated. Discussions of the the 3 G's (god, government, or guns) will result in a locked message thread. "The Carbon Flame War" would have been locked before it ever made it to page 3. The heavy moderation doesn't bother me, it is up to the owner on how he wants to run his site. But threads there rarely get ugly, like here on BPL, because they get shut down.The owner of PUX does not need to post, because the community self-generates longevity. The community is PUX. I don't see a problem with Ryan running a separate blog. A blog is more like a journal and you do not feel the need to monitor or answers question, as you would on a site you own. What is missing from BPL is a clear mission. Without ads or other income it cannot be self-sufficient. And here is the biggest challenge. How does BPL stay viable? Charging for forum access would kill it quickly. The store failed. And the articles often contain little information that cannot be found elsewhere. I have found a few well written and useful topics, but they are few and far in between. I have learned more from Richard's Nicely's posts than from any article I have read.I never would have purchased a yearly membership. Just wasn't much value in it. The discount in the store was minimal. I have purchased a few items from the store over the years and it was hit and miss. Beartooth merino hoody is awesome as is the cuben nano tarp. The thoroghfare clothes were awful for me. The BPL torso air mattress is a fair piece of equipment. I bought a few other small items, but only when I could bundle them with a larger purchase. I bought the M-Life membership because it was lifetime (should BPL remain in existence and should I remain interested), and it appeared that BPL was in financial straights and I had a rare charitable moment :)The only thing BPL has going for it is the community, and BPL ownership has provided the opportunity for that. But BPL is nothing without the community. I do enjoy several people here... even the ones I don't always agree with. And should BPL shut down, I might go to another BPing site and run into them there. I do not visit any other BPing site. One thing I will say about the overall membership here versus PUX; BPL is more mature (tent trailer campers tend to be younger on average), BPL members are more likely to be "stewards" of our natural resources, and with a much higher average age are probably more educated and informed about current events. I am in no way criticizing the other forum, as I have been a member there for 8 years.The forum software limitations are not a big deal to me. I don't need to search it often, and Google advanced search meets my needs. I hate it that you do not have icon buttons to automatically format text (e.g., bold, underline, or even quickly link to ULRs or pictures). Posting pictures on BPL is a giant pain in the rear.So the real question is what does Ryan Jordan and the ownership want BPL to be when it grows up, and are they willing to put the effort into to it to ensure it grows and survives. But people are not going to spend a dime if it does not provide value to them. And most people are not going to spend money to join a community.Just my 2 cents.
I enjoy the older articles from the likes of Dial, Skurka, Jordan, and think soliciting their contribution would be excellent, their trips are great and often large in scope, challenging, however I think that there is a competent, talented, insightful, and creative group of individuals already amongst us that contribute with regularity here in the forums, why not better utilize the existing membership into the editorial content of this website? It's already being done, but could be accomplished in a more cohesive and consistent manner. I realize that some of us pay the membership so that we can sit back and relax, relying on the staff to do the work, but we've already established that this is a diverse community that expands beyond margins and subject boxes, much of the editorial content that we pay for is already being supplied by Members and non-Members alike that desire to contribute to BPL. If the BPL staff better equipped, encouraged, and provided opportunity for contributors, I think it would open up a wealth of content that people would gladly pay for. The brief '24' series was an awesome little glimpse into the world of Jordan and his short forays into the wild, these were encouraging, motivating, and personal pieces that engaged the viewer.... but for whatever reason that series wilted away before it even had time to fully blossom- it was promising content, the kind I want to see more of- bring it back. Here's an idea, what if we did a 12 month '24' series and allowed 12 different members to share their 24 hour experiences? Encourage individuals to explore the outdoors at their capacity in a 24 hour period, whatever that is to them, turn them loose, and see what they bring back to share with the community. Personally, I would immensely enjoy understanding how and why other BPL members experience their wild places over a full calendar year, whether this is through word, photographs, or video medium. The MYOG forum is blowing up, the amount of creative work and talent that is shared freely in this community is mind boggling, much of the work is not accounted for and lost in the shuffle of threads, what about featured articles on the burgeoning ideas of those who contribute there? This could be done in tutorials, 'show and tells', brainstorm sessions, video and photograph instructionals, and feedback could be provided as usual in the accompanying article thread. Many innovative ideas are starting right here in the forums....Backcountry Boiler aka Montgomery Kettle anyone!? Hendrik just raised a few K for his upcoming Ultralight A-Z video project through Kickstarter, this was a testimony to the willingness of the UL backpacking community to contribute monetarily and give of their time and resources to a cause worth investing in, if BPL maintains the quality of content and respect of it's members, people will continue to rally and support. I'm just throwing out ideas into the mix, it's late, I'm tired, so much of it is a conscious stream of ramble. TIFWIW
> Without ads or other income it [BPL] cannot be self-sufficient.That depends on what one consider BPL to be. It seems the consensus to that as far as members are concerned is the "community" (eg, forums). As Nick's example pointed out, the forums could be recreated easily for as little as $30/yr. Granted, you would lose all the history from here, which would be a HUGE loss (and will also be the biggest challenge for them moving to new forum software).I do realize BPL proper has more overhead with paid/contract staff (and maybe the non-staff authors of some of those articles are being paid?) so if you're wanting true editorial content management, THEN you would need some sort of revenue stream.Oh, and I'm NOT saying I WANT to spin off from here - just pointing out that revenue isn't really needed for the forums (community) themselves. If for some reason the community becomes non-viable in the future, it could then be reborn nearly for free.
I make a deliberate effort not to check work email or work-related stuff. At least, I do so as little as possible. :)As a result, this forum blew up in the two days I was away! I literally do not have enough time to even read all the new responses (though I've read the vast majority of the thread and swung from "Yay!" to "Oh no!" many many times over the course of this dialog). My primary reason for not responding until now is because I tend to want to overanswer or shoot my mouth off or divulge proprietary information. I have no boundaries, which makes for a dangerous online experience... so I will answer a very few things:Tony, I have no intention of making your Lifetime membership Annual. Your heart for the community here warms my own, however.Everyone else: Ryan is dedicated to BPL. He's also dedicated to paying his bills and providing for both his family, BPL staffers, and the BPL community as a whole. Shuttering the Gear Shop should free us to pursue many of the things mentioned here that have been high on our priority list but difficult to fund in a recession where no one is buying anything. Nearly everything we'd like to do revolves around a better online experience for our readers (though regional courses are also a goal), and Ryan will be the first to say it: the community on BPL is our biggest asset. RJ will be responding, but given the pile of "reentry" stuff on his plate, I cannot say for sure when, other than soon. I've given him a brief synopsis of this thread, so he's definitely aware of the tone if not the specific points. And now, I'm off to clear the rest of my "start of the week" pile myself. Thanks, everyone, for your thoughtfulness and detail of the many answers here. Addie out.
Edited by addiebedford on 07/25/2011 10:15:39 MDT.
After a little time I thought about it some more. Why am I not a member? The only thing I can do is try to put it in perspective. I didn't learn about backpacking light from this site. I learned it from Jardine's book. I also learned some from Backpacking mag from a few articles on UL they had in the day. They also introduced me to ULA and a few others that where around then (remember the Mithril pack?). I don't remember where or how I heard of BPL ( maybe from ULA s site?). At first it was magazines with ads mostly from cottage gear makers. Then they added this site but I still preferred the magazine and didn't put up money for the online subscription. Soon the articles built up online and eventually they discontinued the magazines. I don't remember how many years I was a member off and on here. I did learn from those early articles but I probably learned more from the forums on here and on other free sites. Im also waiting for the day that "Backpackg light/UL" is just "backpacking". I mean 20 years ago gear was out of control. Designers and outfitters did not even consider weight. Gear was designed more from a marketing perspective than a practical one. An alternative way needed to be voiced. It was from the experienced /thru-hikers that the word spread( not as some seem to think from the "fringe/extremist" ). And since the mainstream made crappy gear people had to start designing and learning to make their own gear- thus MYOG. These days things are different. There are even real UL double wall tents. What Im getting at is I liked BPL because I knew here, I could get gear reviews and trip reports in which the weight you were carrying was a real consideration. Also the efficiency and quality of that gear was a real consideration. To me this is how "backpacking" should be- it just makes sense. Not that the weight is the most important (its not) but it does need to be addressed ! So I guess what Im looking for in a BPL M is just a place to stay updated on new gear without having to go digging for that info on various blogs and forums but BPL doesn't keep up and reviews are far and few between. I think the store closing is good. There was a time when UL gear was harder to find so it made sense for BPL to stock a store. Thats not so anymore and it obviously became too much of a distraction from the content. I would also like more trip reports. The kinds that let me see different places around the world as well how to deal with their particular environment. Instead of preaching the UL message BPL should just be what it is -move past "UL" and concentrate on good consistent content. I would not mind tasteful ads to fund the site.
OK, wow, y'all have been busy.First, thanks for the feedback. I'm blown away.Second, I've not read it all yet, but I promise I will. Unfortunately, I'm not able to respond to five forum pages of feedback right now, we're in the midst of the last 4 weeks of the logistics of closing the shop and it's a busy time, and this is where I'm needed right now.Third, a few things.1. The forums aren't going anywhere and we're not going to start charging for them.2. If you can afford a membership and you get benefit out of the forums, then please consider subscribing. If you're freeloading and spending your coin on the latest Lady Gaga albums on iTunes, then you're not going to get a lot of sympathy from the "M"s when you try to advance your "the Internet should be free" argument, because everyone here who has an M or MLIFE next to their forum ID is subsidizing your entertainment. This site would not exist the way it does in a Marxist society.3. If you can't afford a membership and you are getting benefit out of BPL and its forums, no sweat. You're always welcome here.4. I'm really looking forward to a number of new projects that will be highlighted at BPL:- sharing my own writing, photography, and video as a BPL author again!- production of feature films about wilderness travel that will be traveling the festival circuit and distributed in HD online and via DVD; the first of these will be launched in Spring 2012...more soon!- expansion of the Wilderness Trekking School to include regional offerings- revamping the article production pipeline to include rapid publication of articles and reviews about new gear- lots more ideas, but these are some highlights in process.5. My blog is an experiment. Don't get too excited over any perception of conflict of interest. I'm not going to offer private guiding to BPL, so it makes sense to offer those services at my blog. The online courses are actually part of the BPL School, but the logistics are managed by the technology at ryanjordan.com (we're evaluating how best to integrate them into the BPL site as well). And the letters allow me to experiment with something new that I may or may not fold into BPL later. I see the blog as a place to try new things that may or may not make it into the BPL Member experience. I've been using that model for 10 years - first with gear, then with the WTS, now with a more service based approach. Also, the blog gives me a low key platform to test some content ideas, and if they resonate with readers, then they motivate me to invest more time to create more comprehensive content for BPL. Finally, there are some things that go on at the blog that just aren't about backpacking, or BPL, or the outdoors, and are best kept to the side.Finally, thanks. Love the feedback, the discussion, and the commitment to BPL you all have.Best,Ryan
I have to admit I seem to be in the minority view on most of my opinions, but I could not have said it any better than Ryan did.I found a value in this place, and I could see that easily within the first few months. I almost immediately joined, then after seeing that it was not a passing phase with me, I signed up for a lifetime.I constantly see folks on here who post 10 times a day, who buy cuben gear, and then dont see the value in paying 20.00 for a membership.I personally dont get that point of view, but each to their own.I actually do this on all forums that I visit. I got into hammocks (or so I thought I would) and joined over there and paid the donation. I think I have an obligation to support things that bring me information or pleasure. No one made me or asked me to, i just found it the right thing to do for me.And as to the comparison to white blaze? REally? I left that place in a week. Thats not what I consider a positive online community.
Well said.
what is on the internet is probably <1% of 'information' (as useless as that is), let alone wisdom
Edited by munnin on 07/26/2011 19:58:19 MDT.
Ryan,Nice post.But who is Lady Gaga? Does she post here? What is her base weight?
I hear she is a guide in denali, and is too high up the professional ladder to post here.
Bump...would like to hear other people's thoughts on this topic or ideas to make the BPL sight better.What sort of articles would you like to see on BPL in the future?-Tony
Tony, I wanted to say thanks for starting this thread it has resulted in some great dialogue and ideas. I also wanted to thank Chris, Addie, and Ryan for providing the staff insights. I think it shows the importance of having the staff being as active in the forums as the members. I was gone while most of this thread came alive so I have only had a chance to scan the replies. Here are some thoughts. I, like so many other, are really decidated to this passion and to this site. This site provides immense value to me through the forums and the articles that are published. I'd encouage BPL to focus 80% of the efforts on these with the remainder on education. Here are some ideas...Forums:* Overall I'm fine with the basic technology, let face we get a ton done with less, and this is true even with the simple forum tool we have. less can be moreBut!!!.... * It would be nice to not loose so much information. If the staff could organize links to important threads that would be great. Much like the BPL member (I cant recall who) that put together the links organizing the trip reports. I'm afraid this too it lost to new members as the posts get buried.* I'd like to see a way for members to vote on threads or maybe allow us to make "stickies". So this doesn't get out of hand maybe limit to one/month. Maybe in our profiles you can see our top ten threads or stickies. I don't want a popularity contest but I'm trying to make a way to not loose valuable threads.* Bring back some sort of member ranking system, even if it is just how long you have been a paid member followed my non paid members. I really liked looking at gear lists and even though the ranking was flawed it did let me see those that had been around for awhile. And generally all the top people had gear lists and they were good. Now the member list is basically random and a lot of people don't have lists or they are incomplete or just "ideal" lists not what they actually use. I have stop looking at peoples gear lists since the dropping on ranks.* Expand the gear lists. Let us have multiple lists (summer, 3 season, winter, SUL, XUL, whatever, but one is not enough). If it could be spreadsheet form (google docs) then so much the better, but I can work with simple pdf.* Lets encourage new members and look to increase this base. Remember we all started as non paying members so please encourage them to see what is offered, help them like a paid member and we will grow our paid membership base as they convert. This provides the sight the funds to grow its offerings increasing value and increasing members...a snow ball effect is what we want.* I'd like to see staff contributions to forums increase. I can not say enough about what it means to put up a gear list and have it critiqued by one of the worlds top experts, Mike Clelland. Line by line, item by item with ideas on how to improve your setup. WOW!!! and it is free service.* Better search capabilities would be great* Maybe just me but I really need a spell check button* Make some new features available to paid Members. This is fair, allow unpaid members access to all info, but the links, stickies, advanced searches should be for those that help pay to make them happen.* I'd like to see a space for the cottage guys to promote their gear/sites. I would move it out of "gear deals", but I would have them pay a higher fee for what becomes advertising. Also BPL would only allow those contributors to start threads that have applied for commercial contributor status. Some of the cottage guys promote their stuff under gear deals and they aren't even paid members! This is really weak.BPL articles* I like gear reviews. Will's articles are something else. Now that the gear shop is gone it should be easy to not have conflict of interests. BPL should be the place to come to find out all the latest info on gear.* I like trip reports articles. I like details on the logistics and gear used as well as the scenary.* I like MYOG articles. This site has a crazy set of talented folks doing MYOG gear. There are several articles that have supported this Roger's quilt and Jay's 5 yards articles were off the charts. Give us more.* I like technique articles. One thing I really like doing is trying new things each time I hike. I always intend each to be about learning something new. I didn't even realize I was doing this until I read tip #6 from Clellands book. Great book by the way!...alot of these tips could be entire articles. Teaching skills should be regular feature....even reviewing the basics is great, but with a perspective on current knowledge.* I'd like to see a gear list feature...maybe headed by Mike. Once a month we see a new gear list based on location, weather, and technique. 3 season poncho tarping in the appalachians, 12 lb comfort camping on the PCT, XUL - is Alan's list still the benchmark, etc?* I'd like to see regular feature articles we can count on. It would be nice to know that once a month we will get a new MYOG article. I would look forward to this.* Innovate thoughts on the sport. I really like the 24 hour idea. It had me thinking in new ways. +1 to the member who suggested doing a member 24 hour article once a month for 12 months. * Articles on the staff would be interesting. Let us know the staff better. Where they live, what they like to do. How they contribute.* Behind the scenes at BPL. It would be interesting to know more about the what, where, who's of the company itself. Once a year feature should be a look back at the previous year, and what's planned for the next* reach out to key forum members and recruit them for articles. If a forum post looks interesting ask them to flush it out into an article.* Develop a strategy on what articles non members get to see. I know you already do this...but make sure think about how to make members want to join for the article content. Maybe every 4th MYOG is open to all, maybe all part 1 in series is open to all, etc.OK enough of my thoughts, I just wanted to make sure I contributed to this great thread. Again Tony thx.Jamie
Edited by jshortt on 07/31/2011 06:32:32 MDT.
+1 on a lot of what Jamie said.I really like trip reports. Gives me ideas on where to go. Need more ideas on where to take my 11 year old daughter. Good places to BP and fish.Also, like the gear reviews. I am a gear geek and am always debating which is the better "whatever". Articles that speak to specific gear usage; ex: what are the best stoves for group use.
I am broke and without a job, so 25 bucks is a lot of money for one site. However, many of the articles on here look very, very tempting. It's only a matter of time.
+1 also to alot of what Jamie said, I am here primarily for gear and techniques. The OR market was actually what got me over the line to buy the subscription and is what I would love to see more of in the future - the breaking news on new gear, especially from the cottage manufacturers. I also love reading about thru hikes and beautiful places especially with an international focus (such as the photo journals from Patagonia).What I would like to see more of: - Announcements of brand new gear and highlights from gear retailers shows from ALL OVER THE WORLD (it was a shame to have to go to other sites to read about the european markets). - Trip reports (even smallish ones if it means an increase in the number of articles/week) - Tips and tricks: Those from Mike C are a perfect example (though I generally knew most of these the undiscovered ones are absolute gold!!)
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|Genetic polymorphisms and other risk factors associated with bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw.
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|Bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ) is a complication in patients taking bisphosphonate (BP) that affects their quality of life and compliance. In this cohort study, patients with multiple myeloma (MM) on intravenous BP therapy were enrolled over 1 year. Demographic and clinical data and genotyping of 10 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from seven candidate genes associated with drug or bone metabolism were determined. Of the 78 patients enrolled, 12 had BONJ. The median time to developing BONJ was 28 months. Univariate and multivariate analysis revealed a significant association between BONJ and smoking (p=0.048) and type of BP treatment (p=0.03). A trend for higher odds for BONJ was found for SNPs in five genes: COL1A1 (rs1800012), RANK (rs12458117), MMP2 (rs243865), OPG (rs2073618) and OPN (rs11730582). Considering all five SNPs together, patients with genotype scores ≥5 had a BONJ event rate of 57%; those with scores <5 had a rate of 10%. The adjusted odds ratio was 11.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.8-69.9; p value 0.0097). Smoking, type of BP and combined genotype score of COL1A1, RANK, MMP2, OPG and OPN were significantly associated with BONJ in MM patients undergoing BP therapy.
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Thanks in part to comedian Adam Sandler and a catchy holiday song he wrote, most people have heard of Hanukkah.
That doesn't mean they know what it is.
"Hanukkah is not a Jewish Christmas," explained Randy Freedman, executive director of the York Jewish Community Center. "The general public is just -- many are not aware that there are differences."
The lack of Hanukkah awareness -- paired with the commercialization of Christmas -- presents a challenge for Jewish parents. It's also difficult for many Jewish children to not be distracted by Christmas when their peers celebrate it and Christmas carols and television programs fill the season.
Anne Ladof, of Spring Garden Township, said her son, Liam, now 21, became familiar with the commercialization of Christmas when he was in grade school.
Though Anne and her husband, Bill Anderson, are both Jewish and raised Liam Jewish, he attended public school and was exposed to all things Christmas.
"I remember, when he was in second grade ... he came home and he said, 'I think I'm having Christmas shoved down my throat,' and I said, 'Yeah, you are.'"
Liam developed an interest in "the Christmas Guy," and was "very puzzled as to why the Christmas Guy did not come to our house and why did we not have a tree with presents underneath it," Ladof said.
She was raised in a "mixed" household -- her father Jewish, her mother a nominal Methodist -- and her husband was raised Catholic and converted to Judaism as an adult.
"From the beginning, we made sure (Liam) knew the Hanukkah story -- it's a great story -- and that the traditional observances took place," including the lighting of the menorah during the eight nights of Hanukkah, Ladof explained. "We emphasized, especially as he got older, that Hanukkah is a wonderful, but minor holiday."
Ladof's story is not uncommon among Jewish families.
Lonnie Bellenbaum and her husband James share some similar experiences raising their boys, Leon, 10, and Simon, 6, in Springettsbury Township.
Hearing "Merry Christmas," isn't offensive to her.
"Growing up in York, I learned to just roll with it," she said. "Growing up in the community having very few Jewish families and so many Christian friends ... you just learn to accept people's genuine niceness."
However, she and her husband work hard to make sure their sons have a solid foundation, and recognize their Jewish faith and traditions while respecting others' traditions.
"All my life I've been in public school -- I've been about the only Jewish kid in my class," said Leon Bellenbaum, a fourth-grader at East York Elementary School. As such, he's had to keep his lip zipped about Santa around his public-school friends.
Leon managed to get through elementary school without spilling the beans about Santa, but his younger brother, Simon, 6, is now charged with that task.
When his friends at Yorkshire Elementary started talking about Santa, Simon came home asking about him, too.
"I could only imagine him going in the next day saying, 'Santa isn't real,' and ruining the lives of several children," James Bellenbaum said. So Bellenbaum shared the story of Santa with Simon, asking he keep it to himself.
But secrets are difficult for a 6-year-old to keep.
Children talk about Santa; they question and debate his existence, Simon explained.
"Everyone says Santa is real," Simon said with anguish in his voice, his small hands grasping his forehead. "Everyone really thinks Santa's real. I don't know why."
When his friends ask him if Santa's real, Simon delivers the truth.
"I tell them I don't want to tell you because I don't want to make you sad," Simon said. For now, that answer ends debate.
Simon said his friends also ask about dreidels and menorahs, and he shares with them.
Recently, Leon asked his mom to explain Hanukkah to his class. He said his friends think Hanukkah is "cool," and for that reason it's neat being the only Jewish kid around.
"I think that's why they think it's so cool," Lonnie said. "They think you get a lot of presents."
Regardless, she was happy to talk about Hanukkah and their family's traditions.
"I think we've done a good job in the house of establishing a Jewish household," James Bellenbaum said. That's a wish fulfilled for him.
In addition to being raised Catholic and converting to Judaism, James was born in France but raised in the United States.
"Culturally, I've always been confused," he said. "I didn't want my children to feel that way religiously. I wanted my kids to be comfortable."
Religion and culture and tradition are important, he said.
And Ladof agreed.
Her husband converted to Judaism as an adult and had a Christmas tree in the house until he converted.
"He really missed his Christmas tree, and there's no such thing as a Hanukkah bush," she said. But drawing a line was important. Like the Bellenbaums, Ladof and her husband wanted their son to have a solid foundation.
That firm footing has paid off. Although Liam is now attending college in Philadelphia, their Hanukkah tradition continues. This year they celebrated together via Skype.
"We lit the candles, and it was fun," Ladof said.
Celebrate Hanukkah Sunday
The York Jewish Community Center will host a Hanukkah celebration from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, beginning with a menorah lighting. Also planned: a life-size Angry Birds game, a spinning dreidel art activity, a latke eating contest and a presentation on the history of Hanukkah. The event is free and lunch will be available to purchase.
Executive Director Randy Freedman said, "I don't think any of us, any religion does a good enough job educating ourselves about others, and educating others about ourselves. The JCC works very hard on its diversity programming, we talk about difference."
She encouraged people to learn more about the programs and events offered at the JCC by visiting www.yorkjcc.org
The Hanukkah Story
Hanukkah is a celebration of the Maccabees' victory over the Syrian Greeks in 165 B.C.E. The Jews, led by the Maccabees, defeated the Syrian Greeks, who had outlawed Judaism and desecrated their holy temple.
According to the York Jewish Community Center website, the Hanukkah story is a reminder of "the endurance of the Jewish people."
Hanukkah also commemorates "the rededication of the destroyed Temple and the miracle of one night's worth of oil burning in the Temple's lamp for eight days." For that reason, Hanukkah is often referred to the Festival of Lights.


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March 23, 2012 in The Question by Teri-Hayslett
This Saturday, your colleague Dr. Earle Fisher and Abyssinian Baptist Church will host a public discussion on the faith community's response to sexual abuse and domestic violence.
As Earle will note in a guest column this Saturday, "One of the most prevalent and plausible critiques of the faith community is that when it comes to matters of sexual abuse and domestic violence, the church practices 'sacred silence.'
Do you agree? What can we do to provide a safe place for dialogue regarding these matters? Please share any initiatives/programs your faith community is involved in to address these matters."


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Paranormal Activity 4 Movie Reviews
Paranormal Activity 4
Release Date: Oct 18, 2012
Genre: Horror
Rating: (R)
User reviews on Paranormal Activity 4
And then there were four. Now, I know it's silly to even dare to pretend like I don't understand why there would be a fourth Paranormal Activity movie. Hollywood likes nothing like a surefire, built-in success, and nothing succeeds like a derivative third sequel in a horror movie franchise that has long since lost its ability to be either entertaining or relevant. But if film goers don't seem to mind, why should the studio heads? Write that check for the Malibu home, I can hear them instructing their accountants.
The movie here is about as lazy as could possibly have been conceived: a blonde teen destined to be a coed is spooked by the fact that her little brother has befriended a weirdo neighbor who claims to have an invisible friend. Naturally, she doesn't believe him, and of course something is there, which she will learn in a series of textbook concocted scenarios that would make watching spinach get picked look more surprising.
The "new" element that's in this movie is the technology with which the strange invisible presence is recorded. Seriously, that's it. But if the movie's sole purpose was to encourage viewers to go and buy smartphones or Microsoft Kinect, they could have done that in a much shorter and cheaper commercial endeavor. This one is about the products, not the people, and definitely not about the big reveal at the end which is anything but big.
Before I sound crabbier than I intend to, let me assure you diehard PA franchise fanatics: the fifth Paranormal Activity is already in production. May the 1080p iPhone be with you.
I have not seen the previous films and I did not really want to see this one but my friend dragged me with him. I did not really like this film and I do not think it is worth seeing in the theaters. I am not a fan of found-footage scary films so I guess I am biased but my friend who loved the previous films did not really like this one either. I thought this film was kind of boring, it was not scary at all and it was really predictable. I did like the actors who were playing the main characters, they were very likable and believable and they definitely made this film bearable.
I have seen all of Paranormal Activity films and I am one of those people who loves these movies, it is my guilty pleasure. This last one was pretty good but not as good as the previous ones, i think it is my least favorite of them all. The film was still pretty scary and quite funny at times but this film did not further the mythology of the film. The film had great leads (Kathryn Newton and Matt Shively) whose likable performances definitely made this film better and fun to watch, I just wish that the story was a bit more interesting. Overall, it is not bad for a scary movie but it's not up to the standards of the previous films.
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Shooting on Serafini's The Healer earmarked for Sept 14
Isabelle Fuhrman of The Hunger Games, James Le Gros of Mildred Pierce and Joel Courtney of Super 8 are set to star in the supernatural thriller.
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