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I like it! Plan to build some very similar. In fact will steal some of your design. The pipe legs will be very easy to set into cut off milk jugs and filled with water or oil (I plan to use PVC pipe). Best ant stop! Looks like the stand and bottom board is one unit, why not, seems a good idea to me. Can you give us a link so we can read and look at the whole thing?
Julysun elevation 23 feet. 4 Hives, 2 years.
I was more talking about the mesh base instead of normal timber
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Thank you for the idea of the ant stopper
I suppose the water that you use in the pvc pipes could also be used as drinking water for the bees
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SBB (screened bottom boards) do help, and what they say is accurate, however they are only 1 part of IPM to control varroa mites. A SBB won't do it alone in most cases. They also help with ventilation if your enviroment is really hot. They're more costly then a standard bottom board. You'll need a second standard bottom board or a slide in closure if it gets cold and snowy where you live. Sorry, don't know the weather in Austrailia. Just remember that feral hives don't use them.
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I now don't think i will bother about having one
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In my opinion it's too much ventilation.
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SBB in humid Tennessee is not working well for me. I am still experimenting with them but feel they negatively effect my bees due to excess moisture which I consider to be one of Tennessee's bigger winter killer of bees. (next to starvation and mites)
I think they have their place (SBB) but they don't seem to work well here.
Australia might be really dry though. If it works....
Ralph, everything comes with a price tag. You will drown some bees so keep the water containers small, just big enough to stop the ants. Remove them unless you have ants. You could fab some covers but simplicity will go away, so it is a trade off. Press on.
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some covers for the ant trap?
Yes, some bees will drown in the water cups and you could devise a cover to keep them out but it would be complicated. I use rough bowls and make sure the water is dirty or murky so the bees can see it well, stops drowning. The rough edge on the bowls give them a good grip yet does not let the ants cross.
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Jan 24, 2012 at 12:09 pm #1284611
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Companion forum thread to:Jan 24, 2012 at 12:22 pm #1829042
eric chanBPL Member
Its 17-ounce (482-g) weight precludes its use as a solo shelter for hikers that spend more time on virtual hikes than real walks in bad weather
It's also available in a more stealthy gray silnylon and, for lighter weight, less durability, and more debt, Cuben Fiber.
i predict 20+ pages of thread drift over these statements …
that being said i like the new more rough n tumble reviews better … its like consumer reports … im paying BPL to tell me what doesnt work … because the various fan(bois) on the forums will tell me how great it is anyways, so that part is coveredJan 24, 2012 at 12:42 pm #1829045
Tor Magnus CastbergMember
@logrusLocale: Norway
"Its 17-ounce (482-g) weight precludes its use as a solo shelter for hikers that spend more time on virtual hikes than real walks in bad weather"
I'm not sure I understand what's meant by this, could you be a bit more explicit?
Other than that I'm not really sure it told me anything that wasn't obvious. It's a bit short for a review isn't it?Jan 24, 2012 at 12:50 pm #1829049
Bobby PackBPL Member
@piddlerLocale: West Virginia
Love the photo, makes me want to be there.Jan 24, 2012 at 1:05 pm #1829053
t.darrahBPL Member
@thomdarrahLocale: Southern Oregon
"Its 17-ounce (482-g) weight precludes its use as a solo shelter for hikers…"
The 10.5 oz cuben Trailstar weight would not preclude it from being considered as a solo shelter for hikers, IMO.
"It's also available in…for lighter weight, less durability, and more debt, Cuben Fiber."
I disagree with this statement regarding the cuben version being less durable. IMO the .74 cuben Trailstar is a shelter design that is extremely well suited for the use of this material.
Chaff: The "rolling reviews", I think, are meant to work similar to the gear reviews offered by the http://www.backpackgeartest.org site. Backpack Gear Test reviews provide an Initial Report, a Field Report and a Long Term Report. For me it remains to be seen how effective BPL is in implementing the new "rolling" review method.Jan 24, 2012 at 1:06 pm #1829055
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@davecLocale: The West Slope
My ~2 years of owning a Trailstar largely agrees with the article.
The pitch can be manipulated (higher, narrower door) to shed snow well, but especially under heavy snow the interior room can be pretty drastically reduced. IMO the snow shedding ability is more than adequate for a 3 season plus shelter.
I would say the claim of "bomber wind protection" is justified, with the caveat that your anchors better be really good. Mine withstood a night of constant gusts to 60 mph+ once I had all ten anchors very solid. Getting them that good required a lot of digging and several instance when the failure of one anchor almost instantly precipitated the spectacular failure of all the rest and a dive for the shelter itself. It would have been pretty hard to get any shelter solid under comparable conditions.
What ultimately prompted me to sell it was the setup issue. Lots of folks disagree with me, but I much prefer the simpler pitching of a rectangular or square 'mid.
The union of aesthetics and function is a major point in the TSs favor. I'm hard pressed to think of a shelter which exceeds it.Jan 24, 2012 at 1:07 pm #1829057
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"Its 17-ounce (482-g) weight precludes its use as a solo shelter for hikers that spend more time on virtual hikes than real walks in bad weather"
I'm not sure I understand what's meant by this, could you be a bit more explicit?
I read that statement like this: The Trailstars 17-ounce weight prevents some people from using it as a solo shelter because they think it looks too heavy on their spread sheet when they are planning their hike. For someone who hikes often and doesn't obsess over a targeted base weight and actually spends time in some seriously crappy weather, you are thrilled to be carrying a 17-ounce shelter that keeps you comfortable, dry, and prevents you from getting blasted by frigid wind.
If I misinterpreted that Ryan please correct me.Jan 24, 2012 at 2:07 pm #1829084
Casey BowdenBPL Member
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BPL Staff,
Will an update to a "rolling" review article count as a new weekly article?
(EDITED BY STAFF: "No.")Jan 24, 2012 at 2:32 pm #1829096
David OlsenSpectator
@owareLocale: Steptoe Butte
"its like consumer reports … im paying BPL to tell me what doesnt work … because the various fan(bois) on the forums will tell me how great it is anyways, so that part is covered"
Consumer Reports buys the products they test.Jan 24, 2012 at 4:39 pm #1829154
I've learned a lot since the field testing that went into this initial review, and have now had the shelter in heavy snows and high winds.
This is a bad weather shelter. And a good one. More on that in future installments of the review.
At 17 oz, that's what you are paying for – weather protection gained by the use of a more robust and stretchy (highly tensionable) fabric.
The Cuben Version will not have the same benefits. Its benefit will be weight savings. The Silnylon version will be your version for seriously inclement conditions.
Now, about the 17 oz weight.
When I initially talked to some ULers about this, they balked at the weight, and why any "solo" hiker would bring that much weight for … a tarp without a door even. So, there's some education that might need to be communicated about the TrailStar, because if you compare it in a spec table to other shelters, it's not going to stand out.
Last weekend, in the Bridger Mountains, with fire to radiate heat into a big entrance. This pitch used a high door off one of the five "corners", the rest pitched square, like a 'mid. Center pole 46 inches, vestibule pole 51 inches. Tail into the wind. Gusts to 45 mph, piece of cake – deflection, of course, but no flapping. Can you imagine what the 5-corners-to-the-ground pitch at a 36 inch peak is going to resist?Jan 24, 2012 at 4:47 pm #1829159
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
What happens if a heavy wind blows into the open side?
You try to pitch it so the open side faces away from the wind, but sometimes the win d direction switchesJan 24, 2012 at 4:50 pm #1829161
As long as the bottom edges are sealed (piled with snow), it bellows through the bottom of the shelter and doesn't affect it too much.
I had the wind change direction on me, and this is what it did.
My motivation for the big open front was for the fire, headroom, and views. The winds came at night. I wasn't expecting them, and had I known they were coming, would have pitched it much lower. I got lots of spindrift inside as a result, but I had a bivy sack, so wasn't real concerned about it.Jan 24, 2012 at 4:59 pm #1829163
It resists a lot. I have had it out in some very bad weather. Over 60 mph more than once. Last time a group of us camped. UK location.
One Stephenson's 2C with rear guylines, one 2R, Scarp 1 and my Trailstar. Come morning the 2R had a broken pole the 2C had been shaken about all night but held. Scarp had (with crossover poles) done well but porch was flapping lose from a stake pulling lose. Trailstar had not budged. Had it out in a lot of storms and bad weather. At 90cm its simply the best shelter I have ever used.
Used it on the 2011 TGO Challenge which was a very bad weather year and it was faultless. Others who used Trailstars on the event state the same. In the UK it is the must have shelter as for the weight there is nothing that has the space and ability to handle bad weather like it.Jan 24, 2012 at 5:01 pm #1829164Jan 24, 2012 at 6:12 pm #1829196
"Its 17-ounce (482-g) weight precludes its use as a solo shelter for hikers that spend more time on virtual hikes than real walks in bad weather"
I like my tiny little tarp but if I'm expecting prolonged rain I like something with a bit more space. Camping in damp wet weather has enough challenges without getting claustrophobic under a small tarp.Jan 24, 2012 at 6:14 pm #1829198
Luke, I'm with you, but I didn't use to be.
I used to think it was pretty awesome tearing through a storm under a poncho, or a small tarp. I still do so occasionally, but it's definitely not my first choice anymore.
There's something to be said about livable space, especially in inclement weather.Jan 24, 2012 at 6:33 pm #1829211
Kyle MeyerBPL Member
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I'm enjoying the recent discussion of aesthetics Ryan.
Enjoyment of the wilderness is, at least in part, attributable to the beauty of the place, the stillness, the serenity. In my home, I fill the rooms with useful items; however, those items must also fill a secondary role as an extension of myself and my home. My couch is something I live with and I must be happy interacting with it on a daily basis. I have to like the way it feels and the way it looks and the way it resonates within the space it occupies.
I feel the same way about backpacking equipment. This is gear we expect to be useful; however, this gear must also fill a secondary role as an extension of myself and the wilderness in which I use it. My shelter is something I sleep under and I must be happy interacting with it on a daily basis. I have to like the way it functions and the way it makes me feel as it resonates within the space it occupies.
There's nothing that makes me cringe more than a campsite that looks like a garbage dump. I come to the wilderness for simplicity and beauty, and expect nothing less from the items I bring into it. I want to feel as at peace with the items in my backpack as the mountains stretched out in front of me.
The Trailstar is as useful as it is beautiful, and for that it deserves the highest of praise.Jan 24, 2012 at 6:36 pm #1829213
Yeah I agree Ryan, I noticed two things when I went back to a bigger tarp.
1. I didn't have to position my tarp perfectly. With my small tarp I have to make sure I'm not sleeping on a tree root etc. With a bigger tarp I just pitch it and if I'm on a root I can roll over.
2. Livable space. I LOVE this in bad weather. Its great being able to take off your rain gear, take off wet clothes, or fix a meal witha bit of space. I like NOT having to lie on my stomach to do everything:)
I like the recent articles, keep um coming.
Edit – A bit more room also means less "fiddle factor." Sometimes I just don't want to worry about setting up a tricky litte tarp in bad weather. A few more ounces is the price I pay to not fuss with my shelter.
Any way to add a but net to this?Jan 24, 2012 at 6:44 pm #1829217
david delabaereMember
@davidvcdLocale: Northern VA
In what way is the silnylon trailsater the "version for seriously inclement conditions" (for me, that would be strong wind, big thunderstom and heavy snow) compared to cuben ?
Aside from (according to what I've read):
-Snow sticks more to cuben
-cuben, since not breathable would have more condesation
-cuben, since it does not stretch you need to make it taut and pitch it right the first time around.
I believe that the trailstar will be my next tarp, the question is silnylon or spend more money for cuben.Jan 24, 2012 at 6:54 pm #1829225
To make a quality shelter from Cuben: (a) you understand how it behaves on the bias so you can take advantage of what little stretch it does have, and you can take advantage of fiber orientation for maximum strength, and (b) your cutting and sewing are done with a high degree of precision – it's low stretch means that it's very unforgiving. "Some" (note: not all!!) cottage-made Cuben tarp and shelter panels don't distribute tension evenly in them because of small errors in designing with a load in mind, or cutting and/or sewing them.
Low stretch fabric panels also means that higher dynamic loads (force per unit time) may be imparted to stakes in response to high winds. I don't know what the extent of this is. It's one of the things we're studying currently with load cell measurements at stake-out points. We may find that the effects are there in theory, but they may not have practical significance. Who knows.
Then there's the issue of sewing guy line attachment points to Cuben…there are a lot of ways to do this wrong so it ends up being (inappropriately so) the weakest part of the shelter…more on this in an upcoming series called "Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters"…
Snow definitely sticks more to Cuben.
Breathability between Cuben and Sil is probably a meaningless comparison when it comes to tarps.Jan 24, 2012 at 6:56 pm #1829227
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Great shelter. My biggest complaint is the large footprint makes finding a suitable site a little tricky at times, but worth it if you're expecting some weather.Jan 24, 2012 at 6:58 pm #1829228
I can't wait till that article comes out. One of my favorite parts about BPL are the technical articles.Jan 24, 2012 at 7:03 pm #1829230
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"cuben, since not breathable would have more condesation"
I don't have any scientific data but It's been my experience that cuben has less condensation issues than silnylon.Jan 24, 2012 at 8:30 pm #1829256
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>What happens if a heavy wind blows into the open side?
I had this happen in GNP. In the picture below, you can see our Trailstar in the far shadow, just below the snow patch. The storm ripped through Boulder Pass that night, creating a rockslide. We could hear boulders rolling down into the grass next to us (we were on a designated tent site).
The Trailstar was set in an open pitch, where one corner was elevated by a trekking pole. In the middle of the night when the storm hit, I had to get out and drop that corner. I re-staked that corner which gave me a flap of fabric from which I created a small door with the mid-panel tie out. It took only a minute. Basically, you just keep shifting the door as you re-stake. However, with the small door, it would take an awful lot of wind to cause an issue, so re-staking isn't a common thing.
Trailstar in the Porcupine Mountains this winter. With robust stakes, you can pound into frozen ground. It's not easy, but not any harder than the rock-hard tent sites we pitched on in GNP.
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The TrailStar does have a large footprint but you can pitch any of the individual five points higher or lower than the others, like in a dense forest where having a to-the-ground low pitch is probably less necessary.
Here's a pitch in a Mt. Rainier campsite, pitched over a small log "table," and guyed out to a standing tree and a log:
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I'm planning a trip for myself and 3 friends, and two of them are new so I want to keep the mileage around 6 or so (they wanted to base camp and have water close by). Does anyone have a spot in the NJ,NY,PA,MD area where we could hike in and have a decent swimming hole close by?Jul 6, 2009 at 8:16 am #1512264
George, consider a part of the Susquehannock Trail System in Potter County, PA. I don't have my trail guide with me, but if memory serves, you could park at the general store in Cross Fork and hike clockwise into the Hammersley Wild Area, the largest roadless area in Pennsylvania. The Hammersley Pool is one of the nicest swimming holes I've seen. You can camp right next to it, but it might be a better idea to stay a short distance away to avoid overuse.
Other resources include Mid-Atlantic Hikes and the book Backpacking Pennsylvania by Jeff Mitchell.
Good luck!Jul 6, 2009 at 1:52 pm #1512307
Thanks Jeff! That's the kind of spot I'm looking for. Any idea about how far the hike is to that area. The crew I'm hiking with is pretty green….Jul 6, 2009 at 8:41 pm #1512387
George, it's 5-1/2 miles from Cross Fork to Hammersley Pool. You'll climb 1000 feet in a little less than 2 miles starting shortly after leaving Cross Fork, then drop about 700 feet into the valley of Hammersley Fork. Your local REI or EMS should carry the Guide to the Susquehannock Trail System; map 5 shows this area.
If you're concerned about grades for beginners, another option may be to park off East Fork Road, just south of the village of Conrad on the Sinnemahoning Creek. It's a much gentler walk to the pool, but it's 9-1/2 miles each way.Jul 7, 2009 at 2:13 pm #1512525
Thanks Jeff. I am going to REI for the maps this week. The shorter option sounds reasonable. Heck the climb will warm 'em up for the swim.Jul 8, 2009 at 6:52 pm #1512795
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pine grove furnace state park would be an excellent base camp with the option for electricty in your campsite. i think they charge like $7 a campsite. they have 2 big mountain-fed lakes that don't cost anything to swim in, and a variety of trails and variety of difficulties. the AT intersects here.
i suggest the pole steeple trailJul 10, 2009 at 2:07 pm #1513171
Josh, thanks for the suggestion. I thought about Pine Grove Furnace and Caledonia, but the guys were looking more for a hole they could hike to. We're going to give the Hammersly Wild Area a shot. Looks like a cool area.Jul 10, 2009 at 6:50 pm #1513221
I hope you enjoy the STS! I haven't been there in many years, but it was a fantastic trip and I'd love to go back.Jul 13, 2009 at 5:55 am #1513532
Another option is the Old Loggers Path in Masten PA (about 45 minutes north of Williamsport). It's a loop hike (27 miles total) but if you start in Masten and hike counter-clockwise you'll hit a great base camp and swimming hole exactly 6 miles in. It's where Yellow Dog Run flows into Rock Run. Here are a couple of photos:
I'd be happy to give you the .tpo file and more info on this hike if you'd like. I've done this loop twice – both times taking along a first-timer.Jul 13, 2009 at 7:30 am #1513542
Thanks for the tip. We're going to hit the STS this weekend, but will definitely keep the OLP in mind! I've hiked the AT, Catskills, Dacks and yet live so close to PA and never take advantage of all the trails there are to offer. I'm making a point to change all that though :D!Jul 13, 2009 at 7:43 am #1513547
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I would second Kevin's suggestion of OLP after you do STS. I was just there at the end of May and would have loved to jump in if not for the 50 degree weather and the rain. I have to get back there one of these days when its much warmer.
FYI – there is a great campsite at yellow dog/rock creek that overlooks the swimming holeJul 13, 2009 at 7:57 am #1513553
I forgot to mention that the swimming hole was written up in Backpacker about two years ago. I don't think it sees much use, but it was fun to see it in the magazine a month or two after I first hiked the loop.
Nathan – I haven't been able to swim there either. The first time I did the trail we hiked it counter-clockwise from Masten so we had lunch at that campsite and didn't have time for a dip. The second time I hiked it we went clockwise from Masten and spent our second night there, but it was early April and there was still snow along the trail in places. I've been accused of being a polar bear, but I wasn't that desperate for a dip!
One other note about the Old Loggers Path: There is an unbridged stream crossing (through Pleasant Stream) that will very likely require you to get your feet wet. In the summer you could easily cross in bare feet (it's a sandy bottom) but at other times it can be quite cold. You'll only hit this if you do the full loop – it wouldn't affect you if you only went to Rock Run.Jul 13, 2009 at 8:12 am #1513555
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"One other note about the Old Loggers Path: There is an unbridged stream crossing (through Pleasant Stream) that will very likely require you to get your feet wet. In the summer you could easily cross in bare feet (it's a sandy bottom) but at other times it can be quite cold. You'll only hit this if you do the full loop……"
I did OLP clockwise the last time and stayed at the Pleasant Valley campsite for the first night. Just to note there are 2 sites here – one on each side of the stream. If I remembered that I wouldnt have had to do an early morning crossing in freezing water…..Jul 13, 2009 at 8:23 am #1513557
Seriously – I'll always do this loop clockwise because of the great campsites.
Here's a picture of me crossing the stream right after breakfast on April 5, 2008:
Please note – this was before I "saw the light" and dropped my base pack weight from 35+ pounds to 10 pounds. I actually crossed the stream three times that morning because I came back over to get my buddy's pack to carry it for him so he could cross the stream on the log that spanned it a little upstream from the campsite. It was cold!!!Jul 13, 2009 at 1:45 pm #1513630
Alright guys, you got me sold. OLP might wind up being one of my next hikes. I love stream crossings. Here's one crossing Big Wilson stream in the 100 Mile wilderness:Jul 14, 2009 at 11:53 am #1513803
It's always good to cross streams with a smile on your face!!!Jul 14, 2009 at 2:06 pm #1513842
If I'm far enough out that they don't bother building bridges, I smile at every stream crossing.Jul 20, 2009 at 1:52 pm #1515193
Jeff, thanks for the great tip. The STS and Hammersley Wilds turned out to be just the trip to introduce my friends to backpacking. As soon as I get a chance I'll post a trip report.Jul 21, 2009 at 7:52 am #1515378
I'm glad you had a good time! Hopefully, if the stars align, I'll be on the Laurel Highlands Trail next week.Jul 28, 2009 at 7:45 pm #1517157
Just got my camera back, so until I can get a trip report together here's a couple of pics from the STS.
A motley crew (not THE motley crew):
My buddy Dean enjoying Hammersley Pool:
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The dusky-veined walnut aphid, Panaphis juglandis (Goeze), appears in three distinct forms: alate viviparous parthenogenetic females, apterous oviparous females, and alate males. Commonly, only the alate viviparous parthenogenetic female form of this aphid can be found during the spring and summer months. The apterous oviparae and males appear during the fall. This suggests that temperature, day length, or host plant (English walnut) condition influences form.
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The zookeepers at Zoo Atlanta want you to come hang out with them! But you don't have to travel all the way to Atlanta, Georgia, to do so. All you need is a computer, a webcam, an Internet connection and access to Google Plus. (Always be sure to ask a parent, guardian or teacher for permission before signing up for any social networking sites.)
This summer, the zoo started experimenting with Google Plus Hangouts. The special feature, available on the Google Plus site, allows up to 10 people to connect to one video chat window. Since June, Zoo Atlanta has done Hangouts about amphibians, giant pandas and macaws. Each Hangout is hosted by a keeper who can talk about his or her work at the zoo and who can answer questions about the specific animal.
The main goal of the virtual chats is to expand the zoo's educational reach to students of all ages, say Zoo Atlanta representatives Keisha Hines and Richard Hezlep. "It's like distance learning," Hezlep told TFK. "And it's a cool way of bringing people all together on one video screen."
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Hines says the most popular Hangout of the three so far was the giant panda talk. On June 20, panda expert Jen Webb held a Hangout with third-graders from Parkside Elementary School and with several groups of campers. Through the 30-minute web chat, the kids were able to ask Webb questions and watch a live video feed of bears at the same time. "The children loved the interaction and the props that the keeper had," Hines said. (Watch a video of the Zoo Atlanta Panda Hangout below.)
The zoo is still working out the best ways to conduct the online chats. But the plan is to make the Hangouts a regular feature. "Our core mission at the zoo is education, conservation and research, so we're always looking for ways in which we can use social media and technology to connect with the public," Hines says. "The response has been very positive."
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A solution to high electricity prices in restructured states.
Mark C. Beyer is chief economist of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). This article expresses his views and not necessarily those of the NJBPU, its commissioners or staff.
A solution to high electricity prices in restructured states.
New baseload generation is needed in many areas of the United States to restrain electricity price increases and to assure reliability as economic growth creates increasing demand for electric power. The financing of new plants will be particularly challenging in restructured states where generation facilities are no longer included in rate base and therefore not financed through the traditional rate-of-return paradigm associated with vertical integration.
The adoption of a market hybrid approach in which new baseload plants would be partially owned and financed by the regulated distribution company with the other portion owned and financed by the unregulated generation company would combine the advantages of lower-cost capital and regulatory oversight associated with traditional rate-of-return regulation with the cost control and efficiency associated with competitive markets. In addition, the use of rate-reduction bonds borrowed from industry restructuring would further minimize the cost to ratepayers.
Economic growth will require new baseload capacity in addition to conservation and the increased use of renewables. The environmental concerns engendered by global warming dictate that new baseload generation will be very expensive, i.e., either nuclear or clean coal power. The addition of baseload capacity to the generation mix will have a salutary impact on market prices and the construction of new baseload plants will enhance regional economic growth.
The market hybrid approach is a solution to the problem of high electricity prices. Preliminary indications are that consumers would benefit from lower priced electricity, the environment would benefit from cleaner energy production and the economy would benefit from increased employment, output and growth.
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Electric rates in states that restructured their electric utility industry continue to be among the highest in the nation, creating a burden not only on residential customers but also negatively impacting economic growth. The goal of restructuring was to increase competition in both wholesale and retail markets to reduce electric rates and expand consumer choice.
Prior to restructuring, electricity was generated, transmitted and distributed to end-use customers by regulated monopolies that built, owned and operated most power plants and delivered electricity to end-users. This business model was referred to as vertical integration. A fair return on utility investment, although not guaranteed, was reasonably assured through the regulatory process. The funding of baseload generation was accomplished under rate-of-return regulation. Regulation of these monopolies was based on cost of service and was meant to produce prices that would exist in a properly functioning market.
Approximately one-half of U.S. states have adopted some level of deregulation or restructuring of the energy utility sector to enhance competition and eliminate inefficiencies in the supply market. The basic framework of restructuring includes the following:
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A Few Reasons Why Nutrition is so Important
Good nutrition is important to all people—whether or not they are living with HIV. But some conditions related to HIV/AIDS and its treatment (including, wasting, diarrhea, and lipid abnormalities), mean that proper nutrition is really important to people with HIV. Eating well is key to maintaining strength, energy, and a healthy immune system. In addition, because HIV can lead to immune suppression, food safety and proper hygiene is a concern to prevent infections.
For more information, see the Department of Veterans Affair's HIV/AIDS: Why is Nutrition Important?
Good Health Starts with a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet is essential to maintaining good health across your life span. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration defines a healthy diet as one that provides enough of each essential nutrient, contains a variety of foods from all of the basic food groups, provides adequate energy to maintain a healthy weight, and does not contain excess fat, sugar, salt or alcohol. There are six essential nutrients:
- Protein builds muscles and a strong immune system.
- Carbohydrates (including starches and sugars) give you energy.
- Fat gives you extra energy.
- Vitamins regulate body processes.
- Minerals regulate body processes and also make up body tissues.
- Water gives cells shape and acts as a medium in which body processes can occur.
For more information about healthy eating, see FDA's Smart Nutrition 101: FAQs.
Before you make major changes in your diet, however, contact your primary care provider, or a registered dietician who specializes in HIV care, to get a better assessment of your nutritional needs.
The Connection Between HIV and Your Diet
HIV and many of its treatments can change your body's metabolism—or the way your body processes nutrients and other substances (like body fat). Some of these metabolic changes can lead to lipodystrophy, insulin resistance, and wasting syndrome, and can affect the way you look and feel.
In addition, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common conditions associated with HIV and its treatments. These side effects can keep you from eating or cause you to lose essential nutrients. They can also cause you to be dehydrated.
Because HIV progression is often slow, changes in your metabolism and physical appearance may be slow as well. That's why it's so important to pay attention to your diet and eat properly on a daily basis—it will help you in the long-run.
If you are experiencing metabolic changes, or vomiting and diarrhea, don't be afraid or embarrassed to discuss these important issues with your healthcare provider. Your provider will need to know what's happening with your body in order to decide the best way of supporting your nutritional needs. While some of these issues can't be prevented or treated with dietary modifications alone, healthy eating and proper nutrition are critical parts of the process.
For more information, see USDA's HIV/AIDS: Diet and Disease, or Project Inform's Nutrition and Weight Maintenance .
Safety First
Because HIV affects your immune system, you may be at greater risk for food-borne illness. So in addition to eating well, you need to eat safely. By following a few basic safety rules when you prepare and eat your meals, you can protect yourself from food-related illness:
- Avoid eating raw eggs, meats, or seafood (including sushi and oysters/shellfish).
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- Use a separate cutting board for raw meats.
- Wash hands, utensils, and cutting boards with soap and water after each use.
- Water safety is extremely important, as water can carry a variety of parasites, bacteria, and viruses. To protect yourself against these infections, here are some helpful hints:
- Do not drink water from lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams.
- You may choose to use a store-bought water filter at home for your drinking water.
- You can significantly reduce your risk of water-borne illness by using only boiled water for drinking and cooking.
- When traveling abroad in areas where sanitation is poor or water safety is questionable, drink only bottled water and avoid ice or unpasteurized juices and drinks.
For more information, see EPA's Guidance for people with severely weakened immune systems, or CDC's HIV/AIDS: Safe Food and Water.
Fact Sheets & Print Materials
- CDC - HIV/AIDS Brochures: Safe Food and Water
- Project Inform - Nutrition and Diet Tips
- USDA - Fact Sheets: At-Risk Populations—Food Safety for Persons with AIDS
- USDA - Brochure: Finding Your Way to A Healthier You
Related Topics on AIDS.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
I am trying to maintain a healthy diet but it's hard to eat because I feel nauseated all the time. Is there something that I can do?
Yes! There are many medications and natural remedies for combating nausea. Talk to your healthcare provider about your options.
I think I need to take some kind of supplement to get more vitamins and minerals, but how do I know which ones I should try and which I should stay away from?
There are many different types of dietary supplements on the market. They can take the form of herbal preparations, vitamins, mixtures, powders, or tinctures. With so many options—and possible reactions to medications or other therapies—it is best to discuss these options with your primary care provider or dietician FIRST. Together, you can decide which supplements will suit your needs, while minimizing negative side effects. For more information of nutritional supplements, please see USDA's Dietary Supplements.
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Mansion Update: Fourth of July Party
Hef and his sons celebrate Independence Day with Playmates and celebrity pals.
Like most of America on Independence Day, Hef got together with friends and family to celebrate freedom with a day-and-night party at the Playboy Mansion. Playmates flocked to the festivities in their red, white and blue bikinis, Hef's celeb pals joined the fun and the evening closed out with fireworks in the California sky.


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canadian94eh wrote:
wais_45 wrote:
T.V Shows;
The mentalist
i looked them all up and they all look like really good shows, i heard about elementary with lucy liu should be a good show (i didn't know the first episode aired yet)... at first i thought you meant this show http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Revolution_(TV_series) for revolution a show that is to effect positive change in the lives of overweight women then i read "not be to confused with revolution" lol... what is parenthood, i couldn't really get a good description of it on wikipedia?
Parenthood revolves around the bravemam family. It deals with family stuff. Thats all I got lol. Check it out its really good.
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Burn Notice
The Inbetweeners
Boardwalk Empire
That 70's Show
Intentional Talk (my favorite) (MLB Network)
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so far i've seen drive, elementary, and revolution, thanks to you guys
hooked on revolution and elementary, but drive was really slow and surpisingly wasn't a lot of driving in it
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Intentional Talk (my favorite) (MLB Network)
i don't like baseball
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Can't believe Arrested Development was not mentioned. You people have made a huge mistake. +1 for Community, but ehh it's gotten too "loose". Might get cancelled after this season, considering that's it's now on a delayed airing and only 13 episodes on the Friday deathslot.
Anyways, I'm don't like laugh-track comedies, so I tend to avoid those.
Watch these!
-30 Rock
(on its final season, season 1-6 on Netflix, very funny)
-Arrested Development
(BEST comedy ever. It was cancelled after 3 seasons, revival is in production, new episodes on Netflix next spring)
(season 4 starts on Nov 2 - had a rough season last year)
-Party Down
(cancelled after two seasons, but hilarious)
-Better Off Ted
(ran for two seasons, funny, but may differ)
-Freaks and Geeks
(funny, dramatic and heartrending -- I'm almost finished with it)
-Parks and Recreation
(seasons 1-4 are on Netflix. Season 5 is on air)
-The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
(funny to see him fail)
-Breaking Bad
(the series is on break right now, so catch up while you can!)
-American Dad
(better than Family Guy)
-One Piece
(anime - Amazing. Even if you may not be a fan of anime, this show has a wonderful cast of characters and action, mixed with amazing stories to tell. It has nearly 600 episodes, so might not be your cup of tea if you have little time, but it's well worth it. The true successor to Dragon Ball).
-Death Note
(anime - Amazing. L is a badass. Very intense and has a very creative way of playing with your mind. It's about a high school student finding a notebook that allows him to kill anyone if he writes their real name down - about 37 episodes)
(anime - getting into the "ugh" space, but Bleach is actually a good anime... so long as you stop at episode 63. Continuing past episode 63 is murder because it seriously turns into BLECH).
Michael: "Get rid of the Seaward"
Lucille: "I'll leave when I'm good and ready"
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Tv shows:
The Walking Dead
Whose Line Is It Anyway - not aired anymore
Trauma - Not aired anymore
Alcatraz - Not aired anymore
Summer Heights High - Not aired anymore (Very FUNNY!)
Criminal Minds
Black Hawk Down
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TV Shows
- Doctor Who
- Doctor Who
i get the feeling that you really hate doctor who?
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Tv shows:
The Walking Dead
Whose Line Is It Anyway - not aired anymore
Trauma - Not aired anymore
Alcatraz - Not aired anymore
Summer Heights High - Not aired anymore (Very FUNNY!)
Criminal Minds
Black Hawk Down
- Alcatraz was amazing...I mean it was actually amazing
- Criminal Minds is also great
- Salt was was amazing, I watched it when it first came out
- Black Hawk Down...Well Im somali-canadian, and this movie had some hollywood BS in it. It was not easy to watch...
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Get in on all the action with this Escape. You'll get a one-night stay for two in a Studio Suite ($79), a One-Bedroom Suite ($89), or a Two-Bedroom Suite ($159) at the Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish.
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Refuel in the comfort of your suite, which is outfitted with a full kitchen and utensils, or leave the cooking to Living Room Restaurant & Lounge. The restaurant serves three meals a day and highlights fresh seafood, your favorite comfort foods, and organic produce.
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