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Here in 2008, I'm only interested in Free Software-friendly 802.11 N routers. Anybody know of any?
I would rather wait till they finalize the spec.
WTF is taking them so long?!
Hell if I know. I wish they would get with it!
The problem is how to use the same "free" radio frequency (2.4 GHz) both for "b/g" and "n" without interferencing
Don't do that.
What do you propose as the alternative? The amount of spectrum that you can use without having to get a license for your installation is really small.
802.11n operates on 5Ghz as well.
It's time to start ditching backward compatibility. Every refresh of the 802.11 spec does not have to have backward compatibility. Backward compatibility here just serves to increase the distance between theoretical maximums and actual observed speeds.
I run a dual-router setup on my home network. I've got a Linksys WRT54Gv4 running Tomato alongside an Apple Airport Extreme. The WRT fills the job of router as well as 802.11g (802.11b is turned off) access point, while the AEBN is configured to work as an 802.11n wireless bridge on the 5Ghz band. Actual throughput is far faster on this setup than on a single device serving everything.
I know there are practical reasons for backward compatibility, but we need to get off our love affair with it. Keep it in enterprise hardware, but for consumers, make a clean break. There's no reason why we can't have an abundance of cheap 802.11b/g devices and a separate class of devices for 802.11n. There's no reason one can't run both if one needs both. The convenience offered by a single package just makes it worse for everyone in the long run.
Keep it in enterprise hardware, but for consumers, make a clean break.
You're kind of missing the point. The claim was that the need for backwards compatibility was part of what was making it so difficult to finalize the standard. If you keep it in enterprise hardware then the problem is still there! You could have two standards, I suppose, one "consumer" standard that makes a clean break and one "enterprise" standard that's backwards compatible, but that kind of defeats the whole purpose of having a standard in the first place.
Personally, my house has a lot of g-only devices, and I'm glad that I can serve everything off a single router.
Or, you know, two modes....
Honest question here....is there any problem with linux
802.11n operates on 5Ghz as well.
It's time to start ditching backward compatibility. Every refresh of the 802.11 spec does not have to have backward compatibility.
I provide the WiFi in hotels. I generally put between 10 and 15 APs in, and guess what I will use if that is the case? The old standard most guests have. Hell, some hotels still have 802.11b in them. Slightly better range than G, and still faster than the pipe they have. So if you loose backwards compatibility, I hope you don't want to use any hotspots.
I provide the WiFi in hotels.
Oh, YOU'RE the guy.
Don't let me find you.
News flash: in most enterprise environments, transitions happens gradually. It is perfectly feasible to phase in and phase out new and old APs respectively.
Ditto on Tumbleweed above me, by the way.
Let him say what he wants.
Stop interferencing.
All the vendors of draft-N equipment promise that their equipment can be upgraded to the standard when the standard is ready. Now, that happens to be true if that particular vendors implementation ends up being close to the standard. However, the implementations are different enough that it's unlikely that they can find a way for ALL vendors to keep their promise.
As long as no standard emerges, noone has to make product recalls.
Here in 2008, I'm only interested in Free Software-friendly 802.11 N routers. Anybody know of any?
anyone know how to fix it?
I'd buy a Make controller or the new megarduino or one of several CPLD and FPGA play toys available and have money left over for so Icanhascheeseburger.
srsly expensive stuff those gumshoe boys are hawking.
Well, in some cases its to protect DRM systems, like TiVo.
Probably similar problems with phones, they have to lock phones to a provider somehow with the ones that are subsidized.
It always seems that whenever a company releases something open-source they have to make at least one component proprietary. As this allows Open-WRT to be installed on it perhaps it is really open, but just about every device that uses something open-source has something that makes it hard to install something new on it or they don't use a 100% open source OS (examples, N800, EEE PC, TiVo, etc)
EEE PC? You mean this EEE PC running Ubuntu right here? It can't do that? Hmmm... Well I better stop altering reality then...
Now we can use vastly superior ROT13 encryption instead of that lame WEP stuff.
So they finally decided to stop handing the Linux tweakable router market to Linksys/Cisco, huh? Let's see, how long did that take?
According to Wikipedia, Linksys cut hardware back on their routers and released the hackable WRT54GL in 2005. So they've done nothing but ignore this market for nearly 4 years.
Took someone else long enough.
Netgear doesn't make money on firmware. They make money selling routers. So if this sells more routers, then fine. But don't look to them to start cannibalizing their sales of Super-G, MiMo or N routers to sell more older on the shelf gear. 614 routers are themselves, fairly old probably as old internally as Linksys open routers. All they did was tweak the gear slightly in light of cheaper hardware now vs 3 years ago.
BTW, I LOVED my 624v3 Super-G Netgear router, for the 12 months it lasted. Then last month the wireless piece of it conked out. I replaced it with an 824v2 with all internal diversity antennas so the fact that Netgear cheaped out and never built replaceable antenna couplings is moot.
The "L" version was really just a WRT54G version 3 hardware, which they then priced a lot higher...
And weren't they surprised when it still sold well. Hint... There is a market for open stuff. Some of those folks will even pay more for it!
I love that router...and have three running Tomato at home - two configured as bridges. Regardless of what anyone says about Linksys, I'll give them props for coming out with the GL and keeping it out there just for the geeks. They are ROCK solid with Tomato.
I would also love to see the N spec go final...and then see a Tomato-supported N router hit the market. G is getting a little long in the tooth to stream video in my place.
My dad has a Netgear that looks like that; it constantly overheats and completely drops wifi connections (ethernet works fine).
Ventilating it and adding some aluminum fins onto the main chip helped only somewhat.
I wonder, is this new one any better?
I had trouble with my Netgear wireless router... It would work fine for a few days then would stop accepting new connections.
I upgraded to the latest firmware and haven't had any trouble since...
If you haven't already tried, it's probably worth a shot!
The KWGR614 [netgear.com] was the single worst router I have ever used.
It's a shame with the catchy name and all.
Those things have even worse naming schemes than CPUs.
Uh, no... Buffalo stopped sales of all their wifi products as of November 2007 due to an injunction against them from Australia. Go Google for it, but you won't be buying a Buffalo wifi router anytime in the near future...
I believe that CSIRO got an injunction to prevent patent infringement by the Buffalo routers so you can't buy these routers in the US anymore.
Currently the wife's XP laptop will never drop off the wireless. If my Linux laptop is connect they will both drop about once a day. If I turn on my linux desktop which is wired in, the wireless laptops will drop out about once an hour.
An open source router appeals to people because it is more customizable. They can add QOS, servers, etc. Any router should work fine with Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD, or any other OS that uses BSD-style networking (any modern OS).
Your problem comes from a crappy router. Perhaps a Netgear? They make a lot of crappy routers. About half of router crappiness is from software, and half is from hardware. If a crappy router is open source, you can fix the software part. But you still can't fix the hardware part.
I wou
Tomato is not really open source. It is open source except for the UI.
DD-WRT is just a branch of OpenWRT that costs money. It is free for home use however.
Use OpenWRt; It is open and free. If you want simplicity, use X-wrt, which is basically OpenWRT with a web based UI. It does not use the latest version of OpenWRT, but is very stable. It includes a smörgåsbord of modules to add with a simple mouse click.
This is true, but there are modded Tomato firmwares floating about without Jon complaining. I've dontated to his project; I love Tomato. He deserves the right to keep control over the web ui, but I do agree that it detracts from making the firmware as free as it could be.
Hmmm... " !!!! Opening The Router Housing or Putting In Any Customer
Software on The Router Will Void The Warranty On Your
WGR614L Open Source Guide V2 [myopenrouter.com]
What does it mean by open source anyway? Could I install OpenBSD on this thing? I thought broadcom was one of those difficult manufacturers whose stuff had to be reverse engineered because there are no specs? They came around?
Well, considering it's possible, but not likely, to brick a router when flashing I'd say they really can't support it officially via warranty.
As far as I know, Linksys at some point back was forced to comply with the GPL and release their Linux firmware. Inside the firmware is a binary kernel driver, like Nvidia, that enables support with the wireless aspect of the chipset. No source code is available for this.
All of the open source firmwares for these routers are based on the orignal Linksys source AFAIK.
This page:
WGR614L really a WG614v9? [myopenrouter.com]
talks about it.
May 16, 2008 3:36 PM Sean, I am the Product Line Manager for Wireless Products at NETGEAR and I apologize. Please do send me your contact information and I will send you a WGR614L version out immediately. There had been an issue with one of our distributors and a few V9 versions was shipped out by mistake. We have recalled, but I guess you were one of the unfortunate ones to get a V9. Again, I apologize. My email address is **DELETED** Please do send me your address. Regards -Som Pal Choudhury Senior Product Line Manager, Advanced Wireless NETGEAR Inc.
I removed his contact numbers and email address. They're on the page I linked to, and he really doesn't need a slashdot post of his vitals, he's got enough problems right now.
Nice to see Netgear's on the ball.
Apparently Netgear's guy responsible is personally taking care of the problem.
My email address is email@example.com. Please do send me your address.
-Som Pal Choudhury
Senior Product Line Manager, Advanced Wireless
NETGEAR Inc.
Off: 408-367-7884
Cell: 408-910-2936
The below contact info was posted by an AC whom I believe to be the Netgear gentleman in question.
Here it is again (because lots of folks will never see an AC post)
My email address is firstname.lastname@example.com. Please do send me your address. Regards -Som Pal Choudhury Senior Product Line Manager, Advanced Wireless NETGEAR Inc. Off: 408-367-7884 Cell: 408-910-2936
Mr. Choudhury, I recommend registering for an account here and posting. If you don't, someone else will.
Thank you very much for proactively working to fix the problem. It gives me confidence that your company's equipment might be worth trying.
The specs on this thing is suspiciously similar to the good old WRT54GL. Unless the price is lower, I really don't see what this thing brings to the table.
If it had just included a couple USB ports and upped the ram/flash a little bit, it would have improved the hackability considerably. Look at what people have been able to do with the NSLU2 [nslu2-linux.org]. With these fairly minor changes the WGR614L could supersede both the 54GL and NSLU2.
I think they're just acknowledging that they can't write firmware to save their lives. I had a WG602 that would always lock up after a few days of use; the lockups would happen sooner after big ftp/scp sessions. Basically the damn thing had a memory leak. Updating to the latest firmware didn't help; I finally replaced it with a Linksys.
(Oh yeah, and they also promised upgradability to 802.1x WPA when I bought it, and never released a firmware update with WPA support.) AFA I'm concerned, this is the smartest decision they could possibly make. Now they don't have to bother with fake promises of future firmware upgrades, they can just leave it to their customers to upgrade at will. And people buying these routers won't have to put up with buggy firmware without any recourse.
Of course I still think it's too late; I've completely sworn off ever buying Netgear again and have stuck to Linksys...
Cheers, Ed
wanna see something funny? try their hardware specs [myopenrouter.com] page. yeaaah we can definitely turn that into a great open source router.
This is okay, I guess, except that WRT54GL has been available for a long time and has roughly the same specs.
A few years ago, I thought that open-source Linux-based routers would have been a boon for router manufacturers and end-users alike, but that dream has yet to be realized. Off-the-shelf wifi routers still have little more than basic NAT functionality. The third-party firmware options offer far more features, of course, but every one of the projects seem to either lack focus or developers and conseque
I have had so many bad experiences with Netgear that this won't change my mind of avoiding their products. The replies I got about missing Linux support for cards and other products were arrogant and not very interested at all.
Thanks, but no thanks.
Source code for other of Netgear's routers are also available:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101238.asp [netgear.com]
I myself am tempted to download the source for the WPN824EXT, because my parents bought the WPN824EXT and had issues installing it. They were wanting to use it as a range extender. Trying to work it for them, I found this was not something was easy to configure, when compared to other routers. One thing I found is that as sold this does not really extend the range, unless one end is cabled to th
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Saturday, March 25, 2006
KERHONKSON - Five-year-old Haleigh Belmont hopes to meet her Uncle Joe someday.
"Haleigh saw Joe's picture at Troy's Deli and Pizzeria and said, 'I miss him and love him. Will I ever get to see him?'" said Cathaleen Martin Lightstone. "I told her 'Maybe, one day.'"
Lightstone is Haleigh's grandmother and the mother of Joseph Patrick Martin, who disappeared without a trace 10 years ago today.
There have been no solid leads in the case, but Lightstone holds out hope that her son will return - and she said she continues to live in the house on Samsonville Road in Kerhonkson where Martin grew up so he will know where to find her.
But Lighthouse knows she may never see her son again.
"Everyone says it must be getting easier as time goes by, but it just gets harder, because chances are slimmer and slimmer he will be found," she said.
Martin, who was 15 years old at the time, left his house the evening of March 25, 1996, en route to meet some friends a short distance away for a night of comet watching. But he never hooked up with the group and never came home.
Lightstone still puzzles over the circumstances surrounding her son's disappearance.
"The place he was going to was only three-quarters of a mile down the road," she says, "and Joe was a track runner."
Investigators say the case is at a standstill but remains open, and Lightstone gives police credit for checking any tips they receive in the case, though none has panned out.
State police Senior Investigator Stan O'Dell said the case still is "certainly a high priority."
Lightstone said spring is always difficult because she fears hikers may find her son's remains after the snow melts.
Lightstone said she is thankful for the support of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which sends her a letter each month. The center also continues to distribute posters of Martin, which include a description of him as well as a computer-generated photo of what he might look like today. And this year's long-form Internal Revenue Service booklet for income tax returns also contains Martin's photo, Lightstone said.
Given the amount of time that Martin has been missing, Lightstone could have gone to court and had him declared legally dead, but she isn't ready to do that.
"We keep looking for him," she said.
The recent birth of another granddaughter, Jessie Martin, reminds Lightstone of her son even more.
"Jessie looks exactly like Joe as a baby," she said, "It weird. It feels like he's back sometimes."
At the time of his disappearance, Joseph Martin was 5-foot-2 and weighed 115 pounds with a slim but muscular build. His head was shaved except for a blond ponytail. He had green eyes and two piercings in his left ear. Anyone with information about the case should call state police at (845) 626-2800.


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Farmingdale State junior guard Dashawn Warren (Astoria, NY/W.C. Bryant) finished with a game high 25 points, including six three's with five coming in the first half. Warren also totaled seven boards, four assists, three steals and one block as he led the Rams to their sixth Skyline Conference victory over King's Point 74-56. The Rams improve to 9-5, 6-0 Skyline, while the Mariners fall to 7-7, 2-2 Skyline.
Farmingdale State had three others in double-figures. Junior Kenny McMillan (Bronx, NY/All Hallows), who is currently 55 points away from his 1,000th point, finished with 12 points, three steals and three assists. Senior Damien McKenzie (Lakeview, NY/Malverne) and freshman Brandon Nieves (Harlem, NY/All Hallows) both chipped in 10 points for the Rams.
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Point Value: 1
Towns are the staple of territory. They can build, repair, produce fuel and ammo, and serve as a safe haven for quite a few units.
Side Attributes:
Actions and Action Points (ACP):
Receives basic allotment of 1 new ACP per turn.
Movement, Movement Points (MP), and Speeds (MP/ACP Ratios):
Is always immobile.
Hit Points (HP): 20.
Vanishes if in: false by default, true for sea, shallows, ice.
Generic capacity for units is 40.
Relative sizes of occupants: 1 by default, 100 for base, town, city.
Maximum number of occupants: 100 for all unit types.
ACP to create: 1 by default, 0 for base, town, city.
ACP to build: 1 by default, 0 for base, town, city.
Can build at own location.
ACP to toolup: 1 for all unit types.
TP/toolup action: 1 for all unit types.
TP to build: 2 for armor, fighter, destroyer, troop transport, 0 for base, town, city, 3 for bomber, submarine, 1 for infantry, 8 for battleship, 6 for carrier, 4 for nuclear bomb.
TP max: 2 for armor, fighter, destroyer, troop transport, 0 for base, town, city, 3 for bomber, submarine, 1 for infantry, 8 for battleship, 6 for carrier, 4 for nuclear bomb.
Hit chances are 0% vs submarine, base, town, city, 30% vs infantry, troop transport, 20% vs armor, carrier, battleship, 40% vs bomber, destroyer, 100% vs nuclear bomb, 50% vs fighter.
Damage is 1 vs all unit types.
Ammo needed to hit unit: 0 by default, 1 vs ammo.
Protection of occupants/transport is *0.50 by default, *1.00 for base, town, city.
Other Actions:
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0% chance to be seen at outset of game if independent.
Always seen if terrain has been seen.
Occupants not seen even if unit has been seen.
Material Handling:
fuel, 20 basic production, 500 storage (500 at start of game)
ammo, 10 basic production, 200 storage (200 at start of game), 1 (ammo) consumed per attack
Productivity adjustment for terrain is *1.00 by default, *0.20 in desert, mountains, *0.50 in forest.
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Range of auto-repair: -1 for all unit types.
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Output fell 0.1 percent to an annualized C$1.29 trillion ($1.29 trillion), Statistics Canada said today, compared with the 0.2 percent increase that was the median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of 23 economists. Output grew 1.2 percent in August from a year earlier, the slowest pace since January 2010.
The world's 11th largest economy is being restrained by an inconsistent global recovery with risks posed by Europe's debt crisis and the prospect of automatic tax increases and spending cuts in the U.S. next year. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty cut growth and revenue forecasts Oct. 29, citing lower commodity prices, while Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney last week said the need to raise interest rates is "less imminent."
"It already looks like the third quarter is going to be a bit of a write-off," said David Watt, chief economist at HSBC Bank Canada in Toronto, who predicted August output would be little changed. There are also signs that growth may "continue to struggle through year end," he said.
The Canadian dollar erased earlier gains after the report, and weakened 0.1 percent to C$1.0007 per U.S. dollar at 9:43 a.m. in Toronto. One Canadian dollar buys 99.93 U.S. cents.
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"There are too many negatives in this report to dismiss the headline weakness as being attributable to just temporary disruptions in some sectors," said Derek Holt, Scotiabank's vice-president of economics in Toronto. "This report will further lead markets to question the Bank of Canada's hiking bias."
Carney yesterday reiterated language from his Oct. 23 interest-rate announcement that over time, higher interest rates "will likely be required."
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PISCATAWAY — Tim Wright missed only one game last year: Connecticut's 40-22 victory over Rutgers.
Wright was injured and could only watch from his couch as the Scarlet Knights had their three-game winning streak snapped and BCS aspirations dashed.
"Just watching the game, we started off a little slow. Then things got downhill really fast," Wright said. "But just watching it, I wished I could be out there to contribute. But that's in the past."
Wright's identity is in the past too.
The Wall High School product went from being Rutgers' seventh-leading receiver in 2011, with 11 catches for 147 yards, to the 22nd-ranked Knights' top receiver this year with a team-leading 228 yards off 18 catches.
Wright, a senior, has taken the leading receiver torch from Mohamed Sanu, who more than tripled the reception total of every other Rutgers receiver with 112 catches.
The makeup has changed with more distribution of the ball as senior Mark Harrison and sophomore Brandon Coleman stand within 100 yards of Wright's total.
Sophomore quarterback Gary Nova has been aided by the even distribution amongst receivers. He has more bailout options when pressured and has only been sacked twice this year, both on intentional grounding penalties.
"(Head) coach (Kyle) Flood does a good job of telling Nova and the quarterbacks that the guy's out there," Wright said. "You just got to trust it and go through their reads, and I feel like he grew a lot of confidence."
Rutgers (4-0, 1-0) facse the best pass rush it has seen all season Saturday (noon kickoff) at High Point Solutions Stadium against Connecticut (3-2), which leads the Big East with 16 sacks.
Flood and defensive coordinator Don Brown have a 12-year history.
That began in 2000, when Flood coached Hofstra's offensive line and Brown was Massachusetts' head coach.
Flood knows what to expect.
"He and I have seen a lot of each other over the years," Flood said, "and any place he's ever coached, they've been very aggressive on defense."
Brown's defense has been the most effective in the Big East in terms of yardage, allowing only 242.6 yards per game.
Rutgers stands in a far second place with 310 yards allowed per game.
UConn specializes in stopping offenses behind the line of scrimmage. Linebacker Yawin Smallwood and defensive end Trevardo Williams lead the conference in tackles for a loss with two and 1.5, respectively.
Rutgers' running game had no answer for that last time. UConn was the last team to hold sophomore running back Jawan Jamison to less than 100 rushing yards before his five-game streak, limiting him to 19 yards on the ground.
"Even though they're not particularly the same as us in scheme, I believe their philosophy is the same," Flood said. "They're very aggressive, they attack and they want to create (tackles for loss)."
Since the loss, Jamison has broken out into the Big East's leader in rushing with 491 yards. Nova also played the best game of his career against Arkansas with career highs of 397 passing yards, 25 completions and five touchdowns.
But the Huskies can end that momentum with their defense.
"I definitely think we have to prepare for their blitzes," Wright said. "Their scheme's a little different. They got a lot of guys that got a lot of motors. They got a lot of talent in the secondary, and they'll stick with you."


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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Overcoming Fears of Nursing in Public
Being a very modest woman, nursing in public did not come naturally for me. More power to the women who are willing and happy to just pop a breast out in public and latch their baby on, but after 14 months (11 of which I nursed in public) of successfully and happily nursing my son I can confidently say it is not my style. The idea of nursing in public has always very much intimidated me, and I felt a lot of pressure in the beginning of my nursing journey to either conform to the stereotype of proud cover less nursing or banishing myself to a dark, quiet room every time I wanted to nurse my baby.
However, as with most of my breastfeeding struggles I eventually realized that they were largely a result of my own fears and apprehension rather than being an actual obstacle. Once I was able to put aside my worries about nursing in public (How will I see to latch him on? How will I cover myself? How will I keep him from pulling the nursing cover off and exposing me?) I found that it was much less intimidating an endeavor than I had previously anticipated.
I started off slowly by practicing "nursing in public" at home. When friends and family would come over I would (often clumsily) attempt to nurse in the same room as everyone else. My husband or mother was always by my side to help me fumble with the blanket as I latched my son on. By the time Christmas rolled around I felt comfortable with nursing in front of extended family and in-laws. It was then that O knew I was ready to make the leap into actually nursing in public. The first few times I will admit to needing some assistance from my husband, but I felt surprisingly comfortable. I even found myself wondering why I had waited so long to learn how to do this.
Consequently, as I became more experienced using a nursing blanket to cover myself, my son, too, improved in his ability to latch. After time I no longer needed to see him to latch him on, as he learned to properly latch on his own. Furthermore, the bigger he got, the easier it became to keep myself covered. By the time he was old enough to pull the nursing blanket down or the nursing cover up he was also large enough to cover me completely without the use of either. I found that by wearing a belly band or nursing tank top underneath a regular shirt I was able to keep myself completely covered while nursing. So naturally did I begin to nurse in public that I no longer had to even hesitate about my surroundings. I would nurse in restaurants while eating, in the mall on one of the benches, or on the floor of my in-laws apartment. It didn't really matter where I was or how many people were around, I was confident in my proficiency to nurse discreetly. On several occasions the waitresses or passersby would comment on my "sleeping baby," to which I would respond "Oh, he's having lunch." I have never been ashamed of nursing. I couldn't be prouder.
My son is a toddler now, and no longer a nursling. On a bittersweet day in December he weaned himself after 14 wonderful months of nursing. I miss the days when feeding him was so simple. Whenever we were out and about his food supply was always near and ready. I never had to fuss with remembering to bring the bottles, formula and water along with all the other excess baggage that must be remembered. I knew that no matter what situation we found ourselves in I always had a way to soothe his growling tummy. I miss our cuddle-time, but I am proud of myself and of him for how far we have come. And I am so grateful that he weaned when he was ready.
I now look forward to nursing my second son due next month, only this time I won't waste the first three months of his life sitting in a room by myself.
-Madison C. of www.LifeHappensDuringNaptime.com
21 comments:
- The Baby Store Plus said...
That is wonderful that you shared this story because all new moms need to know that we all feel this way at first.
I think what helps most is supportive people around you who will say, "oh don't run off and hide in the other room, let me help you". That is sometimes the most helpful thing someone can do...give you permission to stay in the group, help cover you while you and baby learn about each other.
Congratulations on baby #2 coming soon...I hope you enjoy breastfeeding and company all a the same time, right from the beginning this time. {Hugs} to you for overcoming that fear!
- May 25, 2010 at 12:17 AM
- Bethany said...
I definitely liked reading this - part of me regrets giving up nursing, but reading stories like this makes me look forward to having another baby one day and truly pushing forward and breastfeeding.
You go momma! =)
- May 25, 2010 at 12:53 AM
- Nataly said...
this makes me sad. i didnt breastfeed my son due to meds i was on and i feel like i missed out on a lot of bonding
- May 25, 2010 at 1:11 AM
- Secret Mommy said...
Bravo to you! At the beginning of this post I thought, "Wow, she's even afraid to nurse in front of family???" But I'm on my 2nd child and when I think back on it, I remember fumbling with a nursing cover with my first when only my in-laws were at our house. Now I'm more of a "flop-it-out" kinda gal, though I don't really like that term, because I feel that it is very easy to learn to nurse without showing anything more than a v-neck shirt would show.
But all women who are timid about nursing should read this post. It can be a journey for those who aren't ready, but most of us end up feeling 100% confident and comfortable with feeding our baby wherever we are. :)
- May 25, 2010 at 1:34 AM
- Whitney said...
i can't tell you how much i enjoyed reading this, because i can absolutely relate. my son is nine months now, and i haven't hesitated to nurse since he was about 4 months old, but there are still times when it feels awkward for me, because i am very private and don't really like my anything hanging out. :D even though i'm confident most the time, and many of my friends and family know i'm a "lactivist" (and not a very silent one, either) i still need to push past that fear sometimes. and then everything's okay. :)
- May 25, 2010 at 1:58 AM
- Shannon said...
I smiled when I read your take on thanksgiving sitting alone. I remember being there! I will do things so differently this time around, no more banishing myself and then feeling like I should hurry to not make anyone wait. Now we'll just nurse where ever we are!
- May 25, 2010 at 8:40 AM
- Hannah said...
It was good to hear your story :). My story was that I was "good" at nursing in the beginning and then not sure how to do it with an older squirmy baby (now 10 months) who doesn't eat well when he is distracted by other people or a new place. I'm still figuring it out, and I don't mind retreating to a back room if it is to help him get a good meal.
- May 25, 2010 at 11:15 AM
- Mom of FIVE said...
What a great post! I have never really felt nervous nursing in front of people. More neverous of the person who might tell me to go elsewhere. After nursing 5 children the current being twins I have certainly broken in all my BILs and there are 5 so when their turn comes they will support their wives in breastfeeding.
- May 25, 2010 at 12:02 PM
- Karen said...
My sister-in-law made me a nursing cover that ties in the back, so I can easily check on my son as he's nursing. I don't have much issues now with nursing in public (he's 2 months old) and haven't since pretty early on. My only issue now is when he falls off and I have to use 2 hands to put him back on. I usually pull the cover up to my forehead then. :)
- May 25, 2010 at 12:30 PM
- Cheryl said...
Thank you for posting this... I'm a first time mom and breastfeeder-to-be, and this is something I'm struggling with, mentally.
I believe a lot of the problem is that the people I'm surrounded by (aside from my husband, of course) aren't nearly as supportive and understanding as those around you.
Already, I tell people that I'm going to be breastfeeding and I hear comments about how they don't want to know that (how can I nurse in front of someone who doesn't even want to KNOW that I breastfeed?), that I had better not do it in front of them and/or in public, how toddlers (i.e. over 6 months old, according to these people) nursing is "gross", etc.
And these comments are from my own FAMILY - inlaws and blood relatives.
Everyone in my family formula fed. Everyone. I'm so alone in wanting to breastfeed my children, I feel like I should be ashamed of it.
Seeing that another mom struggled with thoughts like these, and overcame them - it gives me hope that I'll be able to nurse in front of my family one day, too. :)
- May 25, 2010 at 12:39 PM
- Mindy said...
I have to admit, I am kind of bummed because I just finished a post almost exactly like this a couple of days ago to submit for some much desired Kelly's closet points :P. However, I'm glad to see this post on here. I struggled with the exact same issues. Thank you for such a great blog.
- May 25, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Sorry this is an anon comment but I can't get my blogger account to log in for some reason. Anyway, I do so remember those awkward times in the beginning. But I agree that I think it was more me overcoming my own fear of what if I end up exposed than anything else. I was nervous to nurse in front of family too. Now after 4 kids and number 4 still nursing at age 2, I have been "forced" to overcome those fears. My youngest is quite the little lactivist. We have talked about getting him a t-shirt that say LACTIVIST/INTACTIVIST/SNACKTIVIST or something along those lines. Congrats on your success with public nursing and many wishes for a happy healthy mom and baby.
- May 25, 2010 at 2:00 PM
- Lauren said...
Thanks for sharing. At first I was hesitant as well. My little one and I were both still learning. I quickly got comfortable with nursing in public, because like you--I got sooo lonesome. Unfortunately, it turned out that my little one didn't want to nurse away from home! So much for me overcoming my own obstacles. He wanted quiet and calm and dim lighting. Since he was my first, I of course obliged. I hope to have more, so the second and subsequent kids will probably have to learn to take what they can get! =)
- May 25, 2010 at 2:11 PM
- debbiekl said...
I've seen mom's who let it all hang out - that's not my thing. I wouldn't flash people otherwise, so why do it while nursing? I think if you're discrete, there's no reason not to nurse in public. I used nursing bras and shirts to help make it easier. And there's always the option of a blanket or other cover if you're nervous.
Like you, it took me a couple months to figure out nursing and doing it in public. After that it was no big deal!
- May 25, 2010 at 4:53 PM
- Kristina said...
I just wanted to say thank you for this post. I am nursing my 1 month old and didn't really like the whole aspect of nursing in public and found myself locked away in rooms missing out on all the fun activities. I am slowly overcoming my 'fears' and now nurse with a cover while out, which is usually at a family members home. I think that some of them may be more uncomfortable with it than me. I have yet to venture out to public areas like the mall and nurse but i think once baby and I are more in sync and he is better at latching on on his own that will be in our future.
- May 25, 2010 at 8:02 PM
- AllRusty said...
I really enjoyed reading this (even though it took me all day between the kids). I could so related. I know very few people who exclusively BF, and even fewer who do it longer than six months. All of my children were exlusively breastfed until they weaned themselves (they wouldn't even take a bottle). It was a bittersweet day as each one weaned. I, too, struggled with nursing in public. The first few months are hardest just b/c the baby doesn't support himself very well. But I rarely use a cover to nurse in public b/c I just wearing a nursing tank under my shirts all the time. I've loved how supportive my husband has been. Some people I know would probably try nursing in public, but their husband pushes them off to another room. My husband doesn't really care where I nurse.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I believe nearly every nursing mother could relate. And congrats on the new one coming!
- May 26, 2010 at 6:24 AM
- Crystal said...
Thanks for such an honest post! My first is now 11 months old and I can remember struggling to nurse in public in the beginning. I used a cover whenever anyone else was around, even in my own house, and found that hard because my DD was still learning to latch well and the cover made it hard for me to see what she was doing. Sometimes I would give up and go somewhere else where I didn't have to worry about privacy. Now, after time and both my daughter and I becoming better at breast feeding, I am able to nurse wherever I am without a cover. I love being able to remain in the conversation! Now if only my DD would stay focused and stop letting go every couple minutes to look around! :)
- May 26, 2010 at 9:04 AM
- Tricia said...
Love this post! I would consider myself a lactivist even before I ever breastfed. When my baby was first born I was nervous the first couple months when she still needed help latching on. Once she could latch herself on it became much easier and more comfortable. I only use a cover at church, otherwise I will cover the top of my breast with a burp cloth when pulling my breast over clothes (for my own comfort) and I always wear tanks anyway to cover my belly. These days it is too hot to cover the baby and I just try to wear easy to nurse in outfits when I am going out. I am not the least bit offended by other nursing moms regardless of how much skin or breast they show when nursing...my modesty issues are all my own!
- May 28, 2010 at 8:40 PM
- Kimberly said...
I;ve never been shy to nurse in front of anyone. My kid needs to eat, I;m going to feed her! My husband;s family HATES it. They do not breastfeed. They always tell me that they set up an area in the basement for me. Um, no that is ok I'm fine right here on the couch! His female cousins had a discussion about how gross breastfeeding was and how they don't see how someone can "do that to their baby" (??!!), not knowimg I was sitting right there breastfeeding mine. Some people are so ignorant, but you or your child shouldn't have to pay for it.
- May 29, 2010 at 4:03 PM
- Danni said...
I really enjoyed reading this. Sadly, after 3.5 years of nursing, I STILL go into another room when I'm at large functions with my in-laws. Not because I am uncomfortable though- merely because a lot of them are ignorant and I KNOW that something would be said. So rather than put up with unnecessary stress, I remove myself from the situation.
Put it this way- I nursed in a bedroom during my own "meet the baby" party Step MIL had thrown me, not once did anyone even attempt to say "oh no, you don't have to leave the room!". Nope, they all let me leave my own party to feed my 4 week old baby and carried on without me!
I NIP everywhere else though without even thinking twice about it! I never used a cover but I felt it drew more attention to me than nursing w/o one.
Support is VERY important.
Congrats on son #2!!!
- June 16, 2010 at 7:57 PM
- Danni said...
I hope you don't mind but I linked to this on my blog :) http://milkymomma.blogspot.com/2010/06/nursing-in-public.html
- June 17, 2010 at 6:28 AM


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Ultimate Pokemon
Posted 17 July 2011 - 08:54 PM ( #1 )
Lum Berry
Dark Void
Dream Eater
Some one-hit KO move (I believe there are four?)
Any other move
Am I missing anything?
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Started17 Jul 2011
Last Post16 Oct 2011
Posted 20 July 2011 - 06:56 PM ( #2 )
Back when Pokemon Battle Revolution was more popular, I noticed a lot of people who weren't good at playing used ubers. Yeah, that is the easy strategy - use stuff with highest stats. I guess they were surprised when defeated. Well.
Maybe it sounds rude, but I think that if someone wants to start playing wi-fi battles, they should learn the basics and the advanced aspects of pokemon game mechanics. Even Smeargle + Weedle combo could defeat a Mewtwo - and I can provide a video evidence. Pokemon is not about strength or cheating, it is about having a good strategy.
But basically, if that Spiritomb existed, I guess everyone would have it - because you are right, it's ability makes it impossible to kill. The same goes with WonderGuard Sableye. But I am somehow happy every Pokemon has weaknesses - it makes game more interesting.
Edited by zuz, 20 July 2011 - 06:57 PM.
Posted 20 July 2011 - 07:06 PM ( #3 )
I know I didn't mention this, but I have always prided myself on being able to know/ beat everything in the game first. My reason for hacking is that I get bored with my purchases after playing through the game many times., after which I hack to see some things in the game I couldn't before.
Posted 20 July 2011 - 07:32 PM ( #4 )
Good that you are not a person who hacks - I've noticed that there are pretty many of them, and they think they are cool, because they have "strong" pokemon.
Well, if you are bored, maybe you should try learning IV and EV mechanics and try to EV train your Pokemon? It can be interesting (if you don't know it yet, if you do, I am sorry)
Posted 20 July 2011 - 09:55 PM ( #5 )
I once killed a thousand Arceus and a hundred Smeargles with a Volbeat.
Posted 21 July 2011 - 09:32 AM ( #6 )
Posted 21 July 2011 - 12:46 PM ( #7 )
Oopsies, I am sorry then! *bows* My apologies.
Good that you are not a person who hacks - I've noticed that there are pretty many of them, and they think they are cool, because they have "strong" pokemon.
Well, if you are bored, maybe you should try learning IV and EV mechanics and try to EV train your Pokemon? It can be interesting (if you don't know it yet, if you do, I am sorry)
Thanks, I do know that already. I learned that afterward, learned how they work without hacks, then I used it in hacking to raise its stats to the highest possible level. I also noted that this can be achieved under normal conditions by using several rare candies (what am I saying, normal, no one gets that many candies XD)
Posted 21 July 2011 - 01:26 PM ( #8 )
Or any other poke with Endavour + Quick Attack combo. If I remember correctly, Pidgey and Rattata is capable of running it, and of course few other ones. Also nice strategy for finishing the opponent when they have low HP is Carvanha or Sharpedo with Endure + Rough Skin ability. First you sweep with your sharky, when your enemy has low HP and you also have low HP/know you won't survive/are slower - use Endure, then enemy faints because of Rough Skin, lmao
No, no. The ultimate pokemon is a FEARful Starly. I defeated thousands of Arceus with it.
I also noted that this can be achieved under normal conditions by using several rare candies (what am I saying, normal, no one gets that many candies XD)
Unless you play Battle Frontier/Battle Subway/Battle Tower/etc. like a maniac and like to waste your points on sweets xD
How about making this thread a discussion thread about tactics? Seems like we started it.
Posted 21 July 2011 - 04:51 PM ( #9 )
I'm gonna be typing like this now. XD
Posted 22 July 2011 - 12:18 AM ( #10 )
Sand Attack
Double Team
Acid Armour
Focus Sash
Rage them to death.
Posted 22 July 2011 - 10:35 AM ( #11 )
Would be cool if one slot was switched to Baton Pass - imagine passing endless double teams or acid armors it would be annoying like hell!
6 LVL 100 Smeargles
Sand Attack
Double Team
Acid Armour
Focus Sash
Rage them to death.
I saw a nice strategy while battling on random matches in Black. If I remember correctly, my foe had a Dusknoir and Clefable (or Wiglytuff). We all know Clefables are pretty defensive, and after using Cosmic Power few times they get uber bulky. So yeah, Clef used it few times, and then guess what - Dusknoir uses Psych up and copies that epic defense from it's team mate I totally lost, but I remember that I was pretty surprised how good tactic it was. If I remember correctly, in the meantime they used status moves, mainly poisioning ones.
Also next nice thing - I think - is Breloom. Breloom has a nice attack and speed, and very useful ability - Poision Heal. There is example of my Breloom:
Breloom @ Toxic Orb
Naive Nature*
- Spore
- Seed Bomb
- Swords Dance
- Facade
The thing is easy - pray you will outspeed your enemy, then use spore. It almost never misses due to it nice accuracy (way more effective than unlucky Sleep Powder). At the end of the turn, Toxic Orb will poision you and heal you, when you get damage (with Breloom's ability it works like Leftovers if someone doesn't know) While your foe is sleeping or switching out, use Swords Dance, then sweep with Facade - you are under status condition, so it is boosted. It works really good.
*(should be Adamant/Jolly, but I caught it with this and good ability, so xD it still works fine, as long as it boosts speed and doesn't lower attack. Sadly it gives a little disadvantage to Breloom's defense, which is already low )
Edited by zuz, 22 July 2011 - 10:42 AM.
Posted 22 July 2011 - 12:26 PM ( #12 )
Posted 22 July 2011 - 08:31 PM ( #13 )
You know, I've always been an avid POKESAV user... you guys should so use that to come up with more Pokemon teams.
If I use PokeSav, I do it only for fun or checking glitches or something on my non-original pokemon games, but besides this, I don't use it. I prefer actually playing, breeding, catching and doing all myself, because it's fair. I prefer making teams and training them in a fair way. We don't need PokeSav to enjoy games I think Though it may help, if for example you want to backup your pokemon (I mean, trade from original game, and save pokemon as a file through pokesav.) I did this once, because I had 8 beloved ones I wanted to save in case if something happened.
Anyway - Pokemon Teams you say? Let me quote myself (xD) from teams thread:
So instead, I will post my Sunny Day team c: (I use it on wi-fi sometimes, also in Battle Subway)
1. Jumpluff - Timid nature - Leech Seed, Substitute, Energy Ball, Sleep Powder.
2. Breloom - Naive nature - Spore, Facade, Swords Dance, Seed Bomb. (toxic orb + poision heal + facade = epic win xD)
3. Sawsbuck - Adamant nature - Swords Dance, Jump Kick, Horn Leech, Return.
4. Roserade - Timid nature - Sleep Powder, Sunny Day, Energy Ball, Protect.
5. Cherrim - Timid nature - Sunny Day, Hidden Power (ice), Weather Ball, Energy Ball.
6. empty at the moment - but I am going to put Lilligant here
Usually it goes like this - Jumpluff makes everyone go to sweet sleeping state and leech seeds them. Or Roserade - puts to sleep and uses Sunny Day. Then basically I can send off my Sawsbuck when Sunny Day is still in game - Chlorophyll makes it outspeed almost everything, and basically opponent is sleeping, so I still have time to use Swords Dance. And then, after one Swords Dance, STAB Return is really dangerous.
And others are pretty random, depends on battle.
Edited by zuz, 22 July 2011 - 08:36 PM.
Posted 30 August 2011 - 03:10 PM ( #14 )
Edited by Dale88, 30 August 2011 - 03:35 PM.
Posted 30 August 2011 - 03:12 PM ( #15 )
Edited by Dale88, 30 August 2011 - 03:36 PM.
Posted 16 October 2011 - 04:53 PM ( #17 )


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Led Matrix
For the LED Matrix we want to build on the CCCamp2007 we decided to design our own LEDMatrix Controller/Driver setup. It will consist of two parts.
LED Matrix Driver Boards
Our Matrix should have a resolution of 48x72 pixels. So there will be 48 rows and 72 columns. The basic building block of our ledmatrix will consist of an 8x8 pixel module (or 8x48 or 8x76 depending on the levels of grayscale steps you want).
for our matrix we need 6x9 = 54 modules.
So how is such basic building block connected? The cathode (GND) pins of all LEDs in each of the 8 rows are connected to each other. Also all the annode (+) pins of all lesds in each column are connected. Sowe get 8 rows and 8 columns. each column intersects each row and the intersections are the leds. To lighten up one specific led we have to set the row the led is connected to to GND and the column to +5V (we also need a resistor to limit the current). TODO: das besser erklaeren rasteransteuerung etc.
The 8 rows are each connected to a powermosfet and are driven to ground one at a time (so the matrix is 8times multiplexed). For driving the mosfets we use 2x Quad-mosfetdriver which in turn are controlled by a 8bit shifting register.
For the columns we take almost the same components except that we don|t need the mosfets. the mosfet drivers (which consists of mosfets of course - in fact its a half bridge and so contains one pMOS and one nMOS FET) are strong enough to drive a high current led with a constant current of 0.5A and peak currents of 1.5A
- link to spreadsheet (viewing only): http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pZBTqi6Tn2l3eL8mkHINYJQ&output=html&gid=0&single=true&widget=true
- link to spreadsheet(for editing): http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pZBTqi6Tn2l3eL8mkHINYJQ&hl=en
chips that might be usefull for a LED matrix in general
- Texas Instruments
- TPIC6595 8-Bit Power shifting register (250mA continious current per channel)
- TPIC6C595, TPIC6B595, TPIC6A596 all simmilar to the above, ALL switch to ground
- TPS1120 Dual P-channel Enhancemenent-Mode MOSFET
- On Semi
- Zero Delay Buffers for distributing the clocks, data and latch to all the shifting registers in the rows (they all receive the same signal)
- MOSFETs I think we|ll use one of thes for the rows
- Shifting Registers cheap :)
FPGA LED Matrix Controller
an FPGA producing the correct signals to drive the above driver module, or drive many modules in paralell :) for each module we need 3pins


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Tom, if you had to guess, do you think Richardson will be making his decision on WTKA?
TVH Weekly: Trey Keenan, Will Hines, Wyatt Shallman, and More
Michigan kept the commitment train rolling by landing Matt Godin and 2013 QB Shane Morris last week. With 11 commitments already in the 2012 class it doesn't look like things will slow down just yet. Here's a look at some recent happenings, and where Michigan is at with a few new prospects.
Trey Keenan
6'5", 270 lbs.
Offensive Lineman
Argyle, Texas
Keenan is a versatile lineman that has racked up around 15 offers from Arizona, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi State, and Tennessee, amongst others. Despite the fact that Trey lives in Texas he has some roots in Michigan.
Michigan came by the other day, Coach Funk did. We plan on making it up this summer because my grandma still lives in St. Clare Shores, that's where my dad's from. He played at Northwood and he's a big Michigan guy. He grew up with the 70's and 80's teams when Michigan was cranking out good teams. He always cheered for Michigan.
Trey has been to Ann Arbor before, just not for a football game.
Before I was a football player I was a big hockey player. We went to Ann Arbor for a hockey game once. I played hockey until I was 15, and I was actually drafted by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western league.
Michigan already has one former hockey player turned offensive lineman in Ben Braden. It would be pretty unique to have two in one class. The Wolverines seem to be high on Keenan's list for a number of reason.
Coach Funk said they're in a real shortage of offensive linemen, they only have eleven. They want to try to get six out of our class. I think he likes how athletic I am, and I'm strong enough to be in lifting meets.
It seems as though the Michigan coaches are positioning themselves to make Keenan's final list as well.
I want to figure out my list by the schools that I feel like have invested time in me, coming by my school, and making the extra effort with handwritten letters like Michigan has. If football didn't happen that I'd still love going to school there. I also want to go to a place that could push me football wise and if everything worked out right, get me to the next level. I think Michigan fits those points.
He plans on having his narrowed down list out by the end of this school year. As he said he'll make it up to Michigan sometime in the summer. Ultimately he would like to have his final decision made before his senior year starts up at the end of summer.
Will Hines
6'1", 175 lbs.
Waco, Texas
Michigan is in great shape with a few defensive backs that already hold offers. The coaches, however, are still offering defensive back prospects that they think fit their system. Glenville DB De'von Bogard is the most recent recipient, and Will Hines could potentially be on that list as well. I have been in contact with Hines for some time now, but he believes that things are starting to pick up.
I have eight offers so far and I think Texas A&M and Michigan might be close to offering. Michigan came by the school the other day. Coach Funk said he liked my updated highlight film and the defensive coordinator just needed to look at it. He's going to look at it in the next few weeks I guess.
I believe the coaches will be out recruiting these next couple weeks, so Mattison will probably watch his film after that. Hines said that he does have a top list right now, but that could change if some schools jump in the mix.
Right now it's Arkansas, Baylor, Missouri, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma State. Those are the top five that have offered. If Michigan offers then they'll probably take Notre Dame's spot.
Hines doesn't know too much about Michigan yet, but is definitely hoping for an offer.
They have a great history, a great program, and they make a lot of great players. It's going to be tough to get up there, but I am going to try to get up there for a visit. I'd like to make my decision towards the end of summer after I get some visits in.
Like I said Michigan is in great shape with a few other defensive backs, so we'll see in the near future how many spots are left.
Wyatt Shallman
6'3", 235 lbs.
Novi, Michigan
Michigan has already extended a few offers to 2013 prospects. Commit Shane Morris, and Ohio super Dymonte Thomas were the first two. The third is Detroit Catholic Central ATH Wyatt Shallman.
[Michigan] offered me in person. Me, my dad, my mom, and sister all met the coaches. We went in and talked to Coach Hoke and he offered. We were just kind of small talking and then he said, by the way you have a full scholarship to go here that will pay for your education. We just kind of looked at each other, and my mom cried. It didn't really sink in to me until I was driving away from the stadium and I could see it in the rear view, as cliche as that sounds.
Cincinnati has also offered Shallman, and he's hearing from MSU as well. The interesting part of the Michigan offer is that the coaching staff has told him they want him as a tailback, not a fullback.
I was offered as a tailback at Michigan. There's a common misconception that I'm big and will play fullback. I believe that I could be a different type of tailback. I had a long talk with Fred Jackson. They were telling me how the offensive coordinator came from Auburn with Ronnie Brown. Everyone said Ronnie was a fullback, but they noticed his speed and used him as a tailback. I feel like there's some parallels with him, and they told me I'd be dotting the i.
Even though Michigan was his first offer, Penn State was where his recruitment started. That seems to have left an impression on him as well.
Penn State is really the first school to start recruiting me. I went down to a camp after freshman year and they started talking to me after that. With them being my first influence in recruiting really intrigued me. I would love to get an offer from them because of all the tradition they bring to the table.
Penn State may have been the early bird, but Shallman's family will also factor in to his decision.
It's a great thing for my family to have this offer, because they're a football family. I was never a football fan growing up until about 8th grade. My mom is a crazy Michigan fan, she has bumper stickers that say Oh How I Hate Ohio State and everything. It will probably take me awhile to make my final decision, too. It involves my whole family, they're my rock and this is a family decision. I'm going to take my time with everything.
Wyatt is lucky to have a good foundation to support him, and he also has a good friend that recently went through the recruiting process as well.
Me and Matt [Godin] are really good friends. He was kind of my mentor this season, and he was a sophomore on varsity also. We've talked a little bit about recruiting and Michigan but we haven't had a lot of time to sit down and talk about it. Once you commit you're kind of a recruiter for that school so I'm sure he'll try to do that with me.
Shallman is nowhere near a decision, obviously, and plans to let everything take its course.
Ohio DE Chris Wormley recently said Michigan was his leader in a Toledo Blade article. Wormley told me last week that he thinks he's inching closer to a decision. Once track is over in June is when he'll start to focus on his recruitment.
Instate DB Terry Richardson will most likely be making his announcement this week. It will probably be Tuesday or Thursday, according to his coach. I'll let you know once I have the official word. An early decision is good for Michigan. [Ed: The announcement is set for Tuesday at 11:45am]
Ohio DE Adolphus Washington told me that he will be making a trip to Michigan soon. It's safe to assume that he will bring his teammate WR Dwayne Stanford with him as well. Look for that to happen in the next two weeks.
There's been a rumor running around that Michigan may be getting a visit from QB Gunner Kiel. I haven't confirmed that yet, but there's been a lot of smoke around Kiel's name lately, so keep an eye on that. [Ed: Source of the smoke seems to be Facebook stalkers noting a Kiel wall post from Borges asking if he's coming in this weekend. If he does end up on campus that's a very good sign since he was just in Ann Arbor. Rapid-fire visits like that usually mean the school being visited is the leader.]
Georgia DT Jordan Watkins is expecting a visit from the Michigan coaches this week, or next. Watkins has a ton of offers, has a 3.7 GPA, and even plays the cello.
A couple quick notes on a few questions that keep coming up. It looks as though the Michigan coaches have cooled on TE Ron Thompson for now. His coach is planning on calling the Michigan coaches this week to find out what's going on. Please try not to speculate too much here.
Illinois DB Anthony Standifer had to reschedule his visit this past week because his father couldn't make it. He plans on rescheduling it in roughly two weeks, once the coaches are back from recruiting trips. Michigan is still in good shape with him. The new offers from the likes of Notre Dame may cause him to slow things down, but when he visits a commitment is possible.
I was told and reported awhile ago that Michigan and Rutgers were probably the top two schools for New York DB Wayne Morgan. I was told recently that Michigan may have taken over the top spot for Morgan by his coach. Both Morgan and his coaches have been impressed with the Wolverine coaching staff.
Tom in regards to Gunner Kiel. What is some of the smoke that you are hearing other than the visit possibility. Are we a leader or just a contender for his services?
It seems that this Kiel speculation may just be increased hype relating to his visit plans, then. Given what I read in the "no commitments...": thread, about Borges Facebooking Kiel, that could've easily been a "we expect to hear from him soon" re: a visit date/time. Not diminishing this at all; two visits from the number 1 QB is two more than I would've dared to hope for, but it's possible the rumors of him committing soon are over-inflated. Tough to know though, since apparently he doesn't talk to the media (probably a really smart move on his part, though).
Then again, maybe this second visit is so he can commit in person. We can dream, right?
It's interesting to see so many new names pop up while the number of open spots is quickly dropping. Does it seem that the coaches are focusing on players who will decide early?
Pure gold Tom as pure as the nuggets dropping from Hoke's arse.... Thank you! I can finally sleep.
Has a weird offer list.
Is there a reason he doesn't have more/better offers?
AFAIK, we just got in on him early. His old HS wasn't a football factory (and he's since transferred). He's backed off his commitment tango given the influx of new offers. I assume they'll keep rolling in for him.
From the way I read his post, I believe TomVH asked us not to speculate about Ron too much in this thread.
True, but that's like asking someone not to look at the blinking red light.
That's why TomVH should have threatened us with physical violence.
Where are the Internet Tough Guys when we finally need them?
All of their posts are set to auto-cave.
I heard someone needs my services. You guys need someone taken care of?
I'm a team player, just say the word........
Looks like we are in a strong position for quite a few DB's
Morgan/ Richardson/ Standifer and yet offering more scholarships in these positions. Will we take all of them - if they accept?
Offering another Glenville kid. I like this.
I would say there is a possibility of taking all three depending on who commits when... Wayne Morgan can play safety/cornerback and the other two (Standifer/Richardson will probably be strictly CB's... T-Rich for sure.. I would have to say it may also depend on attrition though.
Standifer I think is right there with Morgan in terms of being able to play both. I could definitely see the staff taking all 3, but Im not sure if they will. We are in on a loooot of prospects and scholarships are getting tight. Plus, I think they want a pure safety a la Jarrod Wilson instead of someone who "could" play it.
I know he's supposed to announce soon. Does anyone have a date on that? He's someone I would really like to have.
Outide of Terry Richardson, Jarrod Wilson is the DB I want a commit from the most. Above guys like Reeves, Morgan and Standifer.
Me too...he sounds pretty open on scouts however
a tune in next time tagline to Rocky and Bullwinkle
Jim Stefani, who runs a big time recruiting service and is also a big Michigan fan, said he has been given every indication that Hoke and staff are recruiting for a class of 25. Said that they expect more attrition, and they want to load up with a full class to start patching holes on the roster ASAP. So I don't see taking 3 DB's being too much if that is true, especially if two of them were Morgan and Standifer, who can also play safety.
So I gave you a +1 for your insightful information, but then noticed your username. I wish I knew a way to rescind it (if points were still working, which they are not).
Not Wal-verine. He's a marine. Or so I assume.
Thanks Tom Was there anymore news on Brionte Dunn or Sheldon Day? I haven't heard any Day news that I know of for a while unless I missed it... Which is highly possible
Day has started getting more and more attention from around the country, which is supposedly delaying his recruitment a little bit.
I know there is not a lot of info on him right now but last I knew we were still in a good position with him. He is friends with Terry and I would not be shocked to see him commit aroound the same time as Terry. Don't know for sure just throwing it out there.
If Armani goes to a school because of a friend, odds are it will be PSU with Carmen Williams then with TR. Dont get me wrong I'd LOVE it if he did, but I just dont see it happening,
The reason I said this is because today after visiting Michigan this weekend. Terry facebooked Armani and said inbox me your number because we need to talk ASAP bro. With Tom saying Terry may be commiting to someone this week, I think he is telling Armani that there is one slot less whereever he is going. If it happens to be Michigan the slots are going to fill up quick. They also have had a lot of contact thru there 7 on 7 team.
I did not know that Richardson fb'd Reeves, and that is good to here if you believe TR is leaning towards M. That could be TR trying to recruit him, or it could be about a girl. You never know man.
I'm just as amped as the avg fan about our recruiting, but following kids on Twitter and fb stalking, cmon...we'll know when we know.
I'm pretty sure that Terry Richardson is not on Armani Reeves's 7 on 7 team. TR plays with Shane Morris and RJS. Armani Reeves plays with Zeke Pike and Desean Rippy.
I adore everything under "extras", but especially that Washington / Stanford update. Landing both of them would be incredible. Also, if Kiel visits again, that would put us equal with Oklahoma in terms of visits (I think he's been there twice), which can only be good.
I wish we had forty scholarships to give (well, not really, given the state the team would be in... but you know what I mean).
...is Coach Funk basically everywhere at all times, recruiting everyone? The man must never sleep! COACH FUNK!
Is that legal?
that the two recruits in Tom's post who mentioned Funk visiting their respective schools are both in Texas.
This makes entirely too much sense to me to be true.
He's recruiting in Cali right now.
Only one rational conclusion: he can fly.
I was actually thinking the exact same thing. And not just in this post (as I see the comment down thread that both mentions of Funk are for Texas kids, so likely the same trip), but over this early 2012 recruiting season, it seems as if Funk is the name mentioned most by the kids. He seems to be making a real impact.
Exactly. He gets a mention in what seems like 80% of recruiting posts.
Any chance they are a package deal?
If yes, we should really really use the Blake Countess connection and land them both. Good Counsel could turn out to be a very good pipeline if this works out.
On the same lines Don Bosco Prep, Ramsey, NJ has like three 4+ stars prospects we have offered. I hope that group works out too
Even if they're a package deal, the package would probably go elsewhere.
Our best (and perhaps only) shot with a Good Counsel player seems to be with RB Wes Brown.
is that the case with the Don Bosco, NJ trio too?
Probably. I wouldn't get my hopes up too much for the Don Bosco Prep kids.
Aren't Brown and Diggs trying to be a package deal?
That was the rumor, but those package deals almost never work out.
To me the only package deal that might end up working out is the Stanford/Washington thing. But, there is still too much time left and too many things can change.


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May 18, 2010 > Disaster Preparedness: We Are In This Together
Learn How to Develop a Disaster Plan at an Upcoming Seminar
Whenever an earthquake, hurricane, tsunami, or even terrorist attack devastates part of the world, it's natural to ask yourself, "What would I do if that happened to me? Would I be prepared to survive without water, food, electricity or gas for several days? What if I or a family member were injured?"But as time marches on from these disasters, it is easy for the task of preparing yourself for a "What if?" to fall to the bottom of a busy to-do list. However, we are all susceptible to earthquakes, fires, extreme power outages and severe storms. In a major disaster, it might be days before telephone, electrical and gas services are restored. Grocery stores and other businesses might be closed. Or you might be trapped near your home. Preparing for the possibility of the worst can give you peace of mind that you are ready if the day comes."Creating a family disaster plan is critical in case of an emergency," says Kris LaVoy, R.N. and Washington Hospital's Chief of Compliance. "It's important that people develop a plan and then practice the plan with their family members."To help people in our community learn how to become better prepared in case of a disaster, LaVoy will be conducting a free Health and Wellness seminar that will share important tips on how to develop a disaster plan for you and your family. The seminar will take place on Monday, May 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and will be held inside the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditoriums located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. To register online, visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.During the seminar, LaVoy will outline several approaches on how to prepare for specific disasters including fire, earthquake, hazardous material event, terrorism, severe storms and power outage."Being knowledgeable and prepared is the best defense anyone has against the disasters we may face in our community," says LaVoy. " If we have learned anything from the recent earthquake in Haiti and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it is that you have to be able to take care of yourself if a large scale disaster strikes." LaVoy has developed a five-step plan to prepare for disasters both large and small. A plan should consist of:Step 1 - Develop a Plan* Involve all family members* Select two places to reunite* Distribute emergency numbers * Make your home as safe as possible* Account for special needs* Practice the planStep 2 - Secure Important Documents Duplicating important documents and keeping them somewhere other than your house, like a safety deposit box or with someone you trust. Important documents include drivers' license, passport, social security card, wills, deeds, financial statements, insurance information and prescriptions. Make sure to make two copies, one offsite and create an inventory of valuable.Step 3 - Designate an Out-of-State Contact PersonIdeally, this person should be out of state, or at least far enough away to not be affected by the same disaster. Give the out-of-area contact person a list of the names and contact information for all the people you want them to inform about your situation. Make sure everyone in your family knows how to reach the out-of-area contact person and carries their contact information. If you are separated from your family during a disaster, all family members should check in with the out-of-area contact person. Step 4 - Create an Emergency Kit* Be prepared for seven days* Prepare a "Go Bag" (See a list of "Go Bag" Items Below)Step 5 - Know Your Community Resources and Become One!* Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)* Citizen Corps* Neighborhood Watch groups* Red Cross and other classesHow Washington Hospital is Approaching Disaster PreparednessIn a disaster, Washington Hospital must be able to continue operating, and even expand its capacity, without depending on immediate help from local resources. Washington Hospital has identified additional facilities and equipment and stockpiled supplies for this purpose. It has also built redundancies into its systems to protect power, fuel and access to computers."In conjunction with local police and fire departments, Washington Hospital has developed plans of how it will respond to specific disasters that are likely to occur," says Lavoy. "All of us, both the Hospital and the community, have a role in disaster preparedness."Stay Current Be sure to review your disaster plan frequently and keep it up to date. Washington Hospital's website: www.whhs.com/community/disaster-preparedness, the Red Cross www.redcross.org and www.72hours.org have detailed information and resources. Learn More at Upcoming SeminarTitle: Disaster Preparedness: Learn How to Become Better PreparedWhen: Monday, May 24Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.Where: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D., Auditorium, Rooms A, B, & C, 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont."Go-Bag" ChecklistWhen a major disaster occurs, it is impossible for emergency services to respond to everyone's needs immediately. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least the first 72 hours. Go-bags should include:* Some water, food and manual can opener * Flashlight, battery-operated radio and extra batteries * Basic First Aid kit and instructions * Whistle, pocket knife and dust mask * Personal medications and prescriptions, eyeglasses and hearing aids * Special needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities * Walking shoes, warm clothes, a hat and rain gear * Toilet paper, plastic bags and other hygiene supplies * Extra keys to your house and vehicle * Cash, copies of insurance and identification cards, out-of-area contact person information * Paper, pens and tape for leaving messages


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Courier Article by Carol Banks
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Autumn Topics Are Abundant in Children's Books
It's autumn again. The year's perfect time, according to a lot of us. Reading is always in season, and your public libraries have a bounty of children's books that celebrate the joys of autumn. Here's a sampling.
A fun way to introduce the wonders of the fall season is Eileen Spinelli's I Know It's Autumn. All the things we love about fall are mentioned here: "the school bus toots its horn," "leafy trees turn colors -- red, gold and brown," "yellow mums are blooming in the flower bed," "noisy geese fly south across the evening sky." This is a gentle book with its softly shaded illustrations by Nancy Hayashi. The sweet memories evoked from the text make this book a natural read-aloud. Share it with someone you love while a spicy pumpkin pie bakes in the oven. Save a piece for me!
Being from Indiana, we've been raised on tall tales about John Chapman's tree-planting exploits, but did you know that Oregon has its own Johnny Appleseed?
Henderson Luelling, a native Iowan, along with his wife and eight children, set out for Oregon in 1847 with a wagonload full of "seven hundred plants and young fruit trees." The Luelling family's cross-country adventures come to life in Deborah Hopkinson's Apples to Oregon: Being the (Slightly) True Narrative of How a Brave Pioneer Father Brought Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Grapes, and Cherries (AND CHILDREN) Across the Plains.
It's a perfect blend of fact stretched just a tad for humorous effect. Hopkinson chooses daughter Delicious Luelling as narrator, and she is a worthy storyteller. Clad in a bright apple-red dress with leaf green neckerchief, Delicious is every bit the hardy pioneer, as she helps her family cross wide rivers and survive a hailstorm, then a drought.
Artist Nancy Carpenter's folk-art oil paintings are a perfect match for this tall tale.
Did you know that "oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other kind of tree"? Or that "oak trees can live for more than 200 years"? For more fun facts about the mighty oak, budding botanists should look for From Little Acorns ... A First Look at the Life Cycle of a Tree, written by Sam Godwin and illustrated by Simone Abel.
The symbiotic relationship between squirrels and oaks is presented in a clever way. Godwin uses a mother squirrel and her young one to provide a running commentary.
All in all, I learned a lot from this book. You can, too.
One of the integral components of a children's picture book is its artwork. When it comes to spectacular visual presentations, no one does it better than Lois Ehlert. Her signature found-object collages are a story in themselves.
About her latest endeavor, Leaf Man, Ehlert explains how she went about collecting her "art." She then color-copied her leaves almost immediately, before they lost their vibrant colors. It shows. Leaf Man is truly a symphony of autumn color. Leaf Man, made of a maple leaf, two acorn eyes and a sweet gum fruit mouth is buffeted by the wind here and there and then to places unknown.
Presented on die-cut pages, the text, like our leafy friend, flows on pages filled with imaginative trees, animals, fish and insects, all of which have been designed using nature's bounty.
Although Margaret Wise Brown has been gone for more than 50 years, her children's books are timeless. Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny and the Noisy Book series are just a few of her masterpieces that perpetually appear on Best Books for Children lists everywhere.
Brown's The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin, newly discovered and published, is a Halloween feast for the eyes and ears.
The little yellow pumpkin in the field longed to be ferocious -- ferocious enough to scare away the field mice. But he just stayed "a fat little, round little, yellow little pumpkin."
This is a Halloween book that's safe for even the littlest goblins at your house -- slightly spooky and full of fun.
Carol Banks is supervisor of the READ Center, Central Library's children's Department. Contact her at (812) 428-8222. The opinions expressed in this column are personal and do not reflect policies or official recommendations of the library.


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STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- The adulation and euphoria surrounding Angela Merkel's re-election success is getting out of hand. The curse of the third term now lies in wait.
"Third time lucky," it is said, but for politicians it is more like "Third term unlucky." Success goes to the head. Re-elected politicians start to believe the praise they hear.
The precedents are grim. Margaret Thatcher went slightly mad in her third term and Tony Blair started to believe he was a world statesman, if not savior, rather than the leader of a middling European power and of a deeply divided and dysfunctional political party. For Helmut Kohl, Merkel's conservative predecessor as German chancellor, a third term led to political disaster and personal disgrace.
Merkel's success wasn't all her own doing. The economic and welfare reforms launched by her Social Democratic predecessor Gerhard Schroeder paved the way for the economic renaissance that Merkel has enjoyed.
Above all, the euro has been an extraordinary bonus for Germany's export-oriented industries by holding down its exchange rate and thus its export prices. Had Germany stayed with its former Deutschemark currency, its exchange rate (like that of Switzerland) would have shot through the roof, pricing Germany out of the export markets it has been able to penetrate so well.
The weak sisters of the eurozone have thus helped create Germany's current prosperity. Moreover, Germany isn't as prosperous as all that, with a current growth rate of well below 1 percent, barely one-third of what the United States and Britain and Japan are beginning to enjoy.
And then there is the curse of Merkel herself. In political terms, the woman is a Death Star, extinguishing political vigor wherever she goes. She sucked the Social Democrats into a coalition during her first term, which set its two wings fighting between themselves, dismayed much of the party's labor union base and opening the way for the far left Linke party (rooted in the old East German Communists) to become the ideological opposition.
Her chief opponent in this latest election, Peer Steinbruck, was unable to gain traction in criticizing Merkel's record because he served as finance minister in her first coalition. He scored significant points against her economic record in their TV debate but each time she was able to deflect them by saying he and his party had gone along. The Social Democrats have yet to recover from Merkel's deadly embrace.
The same fate has engulfed her next coalition partners, the Free Democrats, who for the first time in modern German history failed to reach the threshold of 5 percent of the vote and thus have no seats in the new federal Parliament.
And like some giant tree in the forest, Merkel's towering effect has denied sunlight and life to her own surroundings. An entire generation of potential rivals among her fellow Christian Democrats has been eclipsed. Rising young politicians in her party have been sidelined, undermined or given politically treacherous jobs, so suspicious of future challenge is this superwoman of the Bundestag.
"After me, the deluge," France's King Louis XV is supposed to have said. Merkel could echo the phrase.
The legacy of her rule is a disastrous and expensive energy policy, an underfunded and creaking infrastructure of road and rail (German railways no longer run on time) and an unreformed university system that shows pitifully in the world rankings.
And then, of course, there is the euro, which like some hoary old ghost in a Shakespearian drama is about to clamber back on stage: Greece needs another bailout. Spain's debt has just reached record levels. The Italian economy is held together by debt that keeps on rising and interest rates are rising ominously.
Merkel's euro strategy has been to do the minimum possible to avert disaster at the last possible minute while assuring her German voters they won't be tricked into paying for the feckless southern Europeans. In fact, Germany's obligations and credit guarantees in the various rescues and bailouts are now the equivalent of one year of the German government's budget. And there is no sign of any new policy coming from the chancellor's office.
So what comes next? A new euro crisis can virtually be guaranteed, a slowing Chinese economy means a shrunken market for German exports. The country's disastrous demographics as a fast-aging country with too few children are intensifying the challenge of financing the welfare state.
One place to look for a sense of the future is at Hannelore Kraft, 53, an economist by training with a degree from King's College, London. Currently leading the powerful industrial province of North Rhine-Westphalia, she is a mother, an evangelical Protestant (having converted from Roman Catholicism) and a Social Democrat.
Governing in coalition with the Green Party with tacit support from the Linke, Kraft is proving an attractive and competent potential alternative to Merkel.
The broad coalition of the left and center-left that keeps Kraft in power may be the key to Germany's political future. Bear in mind that Merkel's election triumph still left her coalition of the center-right trailing behind the overall votes of the left.
Merkel's legacy may yet turn out to be a reinvented and reinvigorated German left, with another woman as leader.


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Skip to comments.Obama's algae energy euphoria: Is pond scum a green scam?
Posted on 05/07/2012 11:36:58 PM PDT by neverdem
Is there something fishy about algae? Is it the revolutionary new fuel source opportunity the Obama administration represents it to be?
Last February, in a University of Miami campaign speech intended to pacify prospective pump price-panicked patrons, the president said: "We're making new investments in the development of gasoline and diesel and jet fuel that's actually made from a plant-like substance, algae...You've got a lot of algae out there, right? If we can figure out how to make energy out of that, we'll be doing all right. Believe it or not, we could replace up to 17% of the oil we import for transportation with this fuel we can grow right here in America.
Like all other "revolutionary" green energy schemes, there's little that is really new in this idea. The first electric car in the U.S. was built by Thomas Davenport, a blacksmith in 1835; the first electricity-generating wind turbine was invented by Scottish academic James Blythe in 1887; Bell Labs created the photovoltaic solar cell in 1954; and the dream of producing fuels from algae dates back to the Carter administration in the late 1970s.
Remember how ethanol was going to save us from dependence on foreign oil imports? After four decades, huge mandates to force it on gasoline consumers, tens of billions of dollars in subsidies, and huge impacts upon food prices, it only represented about five percent of automotive fuel (by volume) in 2008. Biodiesel accounted for less than one percent of the diesel market that year.
But algae will be different...right? After all, doesn't it require lots less space than all those cornfields do...just some stagnant, shallow scummy ponds where it pretty much grows all by itself?
Well, maybe not exactly.
Yes, the basic science and principles involved in making fuels from algae are pretty simple. In theory...
(Excerpt) Read more at forbes.com ...
He's always looking for new ways to funnel money to greenie socialists.. I guess the solar and wind farm trick has played its hand.
The short answer is, YES!
Anything that isn't the old fuel is good fuel from a leftist perspective. Whether or not it is any good from a practical or energy sense is irrelevant. It's all about tearing down the old America and building a leftist dung hole. Think of it as slow, torturous terrorism.
I don't know. Is Dog Mange a cure for Leprosy?
...it's like the Senate, government controlled scum.
But, according to fox, Newt had some far out ideas.
So which is it? Do we know how to develop this as a fuel or do we have to figure out how to make energy out of it? And where does he get the 17% from if we don't know how to do it?
That's like me saying: "I can increase the amount of gold in Fort Knox by 17% if we can just figure out how to turn garbage into gold." It is meaningless drivel.
83.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
The issue is getting the price down to the point that algae based fuels are economical without subsidy. That is attracting a lot of research effort, from private industry as well as government. In principle, production from algae is scaleable to industrial levels, doesn't require prime farmland, and doesn't require clean water. There are lots of places to put it, and the production potential is huge -- provided, again, that the cost can be reduced.
Algae, like ethanol, has the advantage of being compatible with internal combustion and diesel engines and the existing logistical system. (Yes, the engine manufacturers need to shift to conforming materials, but that is easily done. They should just do it.) Biofuels don't require a leap of faith to a whole new technology, such as electrics or hydrogen fuel cells. They can enter the market as additives and fuel extenders, and grow as production expands. Drill, frack, grow ... I don't much care, as long as we put OPEC out of business at reasonable cost, and to do that, I expect that we'll need all three. Ethanol now accounts for 10% of the U.S. gasoline supply by volume, and we're headed toward E15. If algae becomes price competitive, biofuels' market share will grow even more.
Presidents should not say such things without anchoring them in context. A figure like that, if unsupported, is indicative of inattention and incompetence on the part of the whole team. If there was an accompanying fact sheet laying out the assumptions and math, I retract the judgment. One would expect diligent reporters to have questioned such a figure, but that doesn't seem to much happen in the court of Obama.
Thanks for the reply, sphinx. Very informative. The key is in the economics then, and not so much the technology. Sounds promising.
I agree. It also indicates they believe their listening audience is not very bright. Which may be true for the most part. But it still bugs me.
The other thing that can drive the economics is the price of oil. Biofuels took off in the last decade as the price of oil rose from $20 to nearly $150 a barrel. A global recession has reduced demand, and fracking is usefully augmenting supply, but a price spike on oil could change the equation overnight.
Philosophically, I'd make the same argument about solar power. A lot of people on FR react reflexively against any favorable mention of solar. This is the understandable result of decades of trench warfare against greenies who are opposed to all conventional fuels and want to launch us into a solar future, on the basis of truly massive subsidies and much higher energy costs. And of course, I agree that such utopian schemes must be resisted.
But that said, enormous work has been done in the labs, and the costs of solar have come down dramatically. People need to pay attention to the current numbers. Solar is winning ever-larger markets for off-grid applications, and there are a number of solar technologies that could, at long last, emerge as game changers. I support robust research and modest investments in demonstration scale deployment. I would not be surprised if big changes happen in the future.
> Is pond scum a green scam?
You betcha !!!
Green Energy = A fruit that is not ready to be picked.
I think the article raises serious issues that put doubt on the entire algae process, even assuming it could be economic on a micro level. How many square feet of water surface and water volume will be needed. Where will the water come from and who want's to donate their reservoir to pond scum? We will obviously be driven (assuming we ever get there) to creating enormous systems of artificial lakes (the size of a medium size state) and getting the water from somewhere. Who knows where?
Until good answers may be had for problems like that, subsidizing companies to produce algae energy seems stupid. Reducing spending seems like a much better idea to me.
A gentleman who purported to be running the biggest algae operation in the U.S. called Limbaugh a couple of weeks ago.
He peed all over the concept of algae as a major source of "green energy" -- pointing out how much land and water the operation would require to even provide 1% of our energy needs.
And 76.5437823% of those are expressed to an unreasonable level of precision.
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"It holds cones, it does exactly what it's suppose too :) Not too big, not too small, just right! :)" (E1129)
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Fan Mats University of Miami Head Rest Covers [E81913]