001AXES is Awesome! I have read the specification. I am buying a copy today and hope to speak with Ms. Hamilton. I think 001AXES can address a number of issues including that of Biologically Inspired Algorithms.
Sir, at some point my hubbie William and I will hook up with you at Tyson's II or White Flint.
Good to hear from you. Working in the SE! Great. Don't forget Alabama but of course we first have to get net-metering. I've been peppering the PSC almost weekly (sometimes daily) with reports of negatives for fossil fuels and positives for alternatives. We have three members of the PSC. Two of them like alternatives but they are being very quiet. Maybe the most outspoken so far has been Susan Parker who speaks to Civic Clubs all over the state. At one time she wrote me asking for suggestions of names of individuals who could fill such engagements because she has more requests than she has time to attend. Would you be available to come to Alabama for a speeking engagement? If so I'll send her your name and contact information.
Hi Paul, I hadn't heard from you in a long time and I just wanted to check in with you. Stay active my friend. You have a lot to give and we need every hand on deck.
John Cogar wanted me to contact you and see what you might think! I have a totally new idea about Wind Turbines and believe everyone of them are build wrong... first just take a look at this one... www.dragonfly-windturbine.com and let me know what you think. Thank you!
Hello Paul. You had asked me for reference material as to where I had obtained my information etc. For the most pat engineering manuals encyclopedic references and some rather advanced energy web sites. Try rexresearch.com and keeleynet.net miscellaneous Tesla groups etc. I do however limit my designs based upon proven scientific and technological achievement IE Known Methods of producing reproduceable results. I find myself in the difficult position of not being able to freely discuss my designs due to the burdensome fact that much of what I would prefer to discuss is of a proprietory nature and I do have to bear in mind Texas A&M's position in all of this.
Hi Dr. Paul,
Thanks, for your invitation. I am a tax accountant with degrees in accounting, English and a master's in tax, and have attended about 5 universities over my life, but I have a learning disability in math and got through 4 years of HS math including calculus by sheer determination and unashamed of D+s. However I run 2 businesses and am pretty good at organizing ("bossy eldest sister"). I agree with the idea that we need to translate your prodigious knowledge into terms that those who are not as dedicated to understanding everything can comprehend and share. I look forward to participating in this project, and I am very excited at the knowledge of those who have joined this movement. We definitely need to increase our presence on Capitol Hill.
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Dr. Paul Curto and all other Scientists, Engineers, and Designers,
Over the course of the past few months I have found myself embroiled in debates that range from politics to the best type of heat exchangers. I will say now that I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer especially when compared to people such as your selves.
The Pickens Plan has provided a place for us all to come together, to voice our opinions, push our ideas, argue for a better future, and pool our collective talents.
My talents are a long story but my story is necessary to a theme, so I would ask you to listen. When I was young like many children I had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. I grew up on Florida’s Space Coast in the midst of monumental human achievement in technology and science. My parents encouraged me to take “the hard subjects” in school, calculus, physics, and chemistry. I did well in my studies, but was unfulfilled something was lacking. Eventually I would leave my studies and join the Army. I traveled the world, was exposed to many different ideas, peoples, and philosophies. After a decade plus of serving King and country I came home and decided to return to my studies. I listened to opinion of family and friends and decided on Electrical Engineering as the course I would pursue. Once again I did well, and thoroughly enjoyed my studies. Alas I found myself once again unfulfilled and left college just short of completing my senior year and obtaining my degree. I opted to enter the construction industry where I have worn many hats over the years.
Now that I have completely bored you allow me to come to the point. My life’s experiences have given me (at least in some small ways) the tools I need to understand at least at basic levels what you are putting forth on the forums in terms of technology and the mechanics there of. In my humble opinion I am one of the few that can follow (even if it takes a lot of work on my part) what it is you are proposing and why that it might be the way to go. My talent has always been in the form of leadership to make a failing system work as intended. Systems not made of technology but of people. I do not do well with all people, but I have had over thirty years of experience in leading people to do all kinds of things. But that is my talent. Your talents are something that you understand.
But here on the Pickens Plan where people of all walks of life and all experience and educational levels want to affect change and want to understand, are your arguments really having the effect that you want?
I would propose to the Scientists, Engineers, and Designers, that collectively you all get together and develop a basic guide line of terms and processes that speak at a level that everyone can understand. I am not talking about educating everyone to your level, but providing a basic set of tools that allow everyone to fully grasp those things that are the most important. Facts, figures, base loads, graphs, infrastructures that can not handle significant increase to the grids, ammonia generation, and rising sea levels are all well and good but if they do not reach the lay person what good are they? News papers write at 8th grade levels so that they reach far more people with the news than if they were written at advanced degree level.
If many of the things that the Scientists, Engineers, and Designers discuss on the forums here were broken down like “science fair projects” more people would actively embrace these things and more pressure could be brought to bear to expedite change.
I do not profess to have all the answers and I certainly do not have you all’s background or expertise, but I do know that knowledge is power. If you want broader base support more people have to understand (at least at basic levels) what you are talking about.
Here on the Pickens plan there are many teachers and public speakers and such that could help. I just jumped way out on a limb there. We should consider as part of the plan,
Forums that discuss and teach in as non technical as possible how solar power works, how the electrical grid works, where natural gas comes from, how ocean thermal power is turned into electricity, how hydrogen is produced, how fuel cells work, and such.
I am not saying that the people here are uneducated, but if you look at many profiles you will find a recurring theme, “I don’t know much about renewable energy but I am trying to learn”. Many of you have been involved in your various areas for several decades; please allow the rest of us to benefit from your experience and knowledge.
We held the 2nd Time for Leadership teleconference today, 10/28/08 from 2-4 Pm EDT on Skype. We had a strong and meaningful discussion with views expressed by inventors, passionate Pick fans and bloggers, a former head of one of NSF and DOE's renewable energy programs, and proponents of action and change. The agenda began with an open forum on what was most important for each participant to express, and we all interacted and shared our reactions and viewpoints. The second phase opened the floor to concrete suggestions as to whether we should form or support a 3rd party for public office, or should we find ways to leverage our beliefs to convince the new government to act in the public interest. This keyed a spirited discussion about what can and cannot work. Skepticism about the nature of our legislative leaders intentions led us to the consensus that a march on DC may be required to bring about the results desired. Precedents of Earth Day and peace marches, the Million Man march, and earlier marches for equality and women's rights all brought about change and energized the electorate to follow. We also agreed that alliances with various factions now represented by lobbyists and PACs might help with building partnerships to bring about change that will help all of us to succeed.
Some mentioned were environmentalists, education, construction, labor, community service, veterans, engineering and science associations, manufacturers, Lions Clubs and other civic groups, children's groups (boy and girl scouts, etc.), and anyone that will listen. We agreed to a centrist platform for America. rebuilding America and its base of strength, repairing its infrastructure, becoming more self-sustaining, frugal, fair, and honest in dealings with each other.
We then talked about focusing on technologies that we need to push, and those that must be left behind because it will cost too much or take too long to achieve commercial viability. Without taking too much from the discussion, it was noted that nuclear is too expensive and takes too long, and is phasing out by 2025 all existing capacity, before any new plants will come on line. We talked bout the futility of adding natural gas demand when we are short 5 TCF per year of capacity now, and two more TCF if you count imported ammonia. We talked about solar thermal as one great source, and new wind power concepts that will revolutionize wind power to compete directly with coal on an economic basis. We discussed weather modification, ocean power, and ammonia as a new generation transportation fuel.
It was generally agreed that because so many Americans refuse to believe that global warming is a man-made event, that we should downplay that plank of a platform until the news is better understood and accepted. We need centrist views on every front.
Rather than a new party, we felt that a new partnership was the best way to begin. Alliances with lobbying forces that feel the same as we do may be more effective, since no 3rd party has won an American national election for over a century.
Centrist philosophy will be the key concept. The next step is to prepare such a platform. Next meeting, after the election, we will discuss this issue in more detail.
give me your web-site!
Or just come out here to California and I'll take you flying - - in a Twin Duchess - - to Catalina Island and we can talk about all this1.
Thank's for wanting to be a friend. I have some small PV systems that I am working on in SW Florida. Off the grid security lighting for some of the small condo's in the area. They want to save money. I want to save the planet. Thanks again. Don
All,
We had our first "Time for Leadership" conference yesterday from 2:00 to 4:00 EDT, and had a lively discussion regarding the following agenda:
1.) What roles can we play in leading during the crisis?
2.) What are the best courses of action for us to promote?
3.) How can the "Army" be deployed to do the right thing?
4.) Can we build a base of political support?
The participants come from all corners of the political spectra, and voiced their views without restriction and with great passion. If there was general agreement, it had to center on the notions that
(a) the system has become too corrupt to rely upon to act in the public interest
(b) raising capital has become exceptionally difficult
(c) markets are being manipulated and are acting irrationally
(d) alliances will be needed with whatever political groups are willing to fight for the same cause
(e) the current candidates for national office leave much to be desired
(f) the banking system can no longer function to provide loans without excessive collateral
(g) the grip of the lobbyists on Washington will prevail within months of the beginning of the new government and will lead us to the brink of bankruptcy and total energy dependency on foreign sources
Placing that scenario into focus was, at the minimum, an eye opener, and at worst, depressing. It offers a clear opportunity for an "Energy Party" to find support for future success in American politics. We may not have the answers, but we certainly have the rage and the passion to shake up the electorate.
Paul:
Sorry - - won't be able to attend; can't interrupt some interesting stuff we are doing at my stem cell lab.
Your questions, my thoughts:
1) Educate the public; toooo many people out there who have an opinion (like:"drilling in Alaska and nuclear can solve our energy problems."
2) # 1 priority: anything that makes the US independent from foreign oil.
# 2 priority (actually # 1): plug-in hybrids, EVs, photovoltaics, wind, etc.
3) I guess the "army" is aimed at promoting the Pickens Plan; this plan is worth putting into action just because it will make the equivalent of 22% US-(gas-generated) electricity ($ 300 billion equivalent in foreign oil) with wind turbines. I believe the "Plan" will recognize that we should only emphasize converting new trucks to natural gas, and that (instead of converting existing cars to natural gas) we should place again place more emphasis on non-CO2 producing cars (plug-ins, EVs, etc.).
4) DEFINITELY! Combine all of the above, and make adjustments to the PLAN so that we deal with reality (meaning that oil, gas, are limited) and act accordingly.
- - - and there is more to consider; I will keep posting new ideas, new technologies, stupidities and illogical projects (mostly caused by special-interest, $$$) at ElToroEXPOSED.
Regards:
Hans
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Sir, at some point my hubbie William and I will hook up with you at Tyson's II or White Flint.
Thanks Professor your the best!
Thanks, for your invitation. I am a tax accountant with degrees in accounting, English and a master's in tax, and have attended about 5 universities over my life, but I have a learning disability in math and got through 4 years of HS math including calculus by sheer determination and unashamed of D+s. However I run 2 businesses and am pretty good at organizing ("bossy eldest sister"). I agree with the idea that we need to translate your prodigious knowledge into terms that those who are not as dedicated to understanding everything can comprehend and share. I look forward to participating in this project, and I am very excited at the knowledge of those who have joined this movement. We definitely need to increase our presence on Capitol Hill.
Last night, after dissenters were removed. Lou was unanimously elected to the position of CEO of the ON-LINE NORTH AMERICAN PARTY
Anonymity to the On- Line NAP is assured under the Canadian Privacy Legislation.
Sign up here_______________________
Platform details available at www.howtoboilafrog.com (the Game). Please send us your two cents. - All ideas gratefully accepted. In Lou’s opinion, the entire world needs a NAP at this point so it can calm down, clear its head, and get started on the house-cleaning chores that are so long overdue. He takes a very down-to-pond attitude towards these things – it’s up to each of us to keep our own lily-pad clean.
Over the course of the past few months I have found myself embroiled in debates that range from politics to the best type of heat exchangers. I will say now that I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer especially when compared to people such as your selves.
The Pickens Plan has provided a place for us all to come together, to voice our opinions, push our ideas, argue for a better future, and pool our collective talents.
My talents are a long story but my story is necessary to a theme, so I would ask you to listen. When I was young like many children I had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. I grew up on Florida’s Space Coast in the midst of monumental human achievement in technology and science. My parents encouraged me to take “the hard subjects” in school, calculus, physics, and chemistry. I did well in my studies, but was unfulfilled something was lacking. Eventually I would leave my studies and join the Army. I traveled the world, was exposed to many different ideas, peoples, and philosophies. After a decade plus of serving King and country I came home and decided to return to my studies. I listened to opinion of family and friends and decided on Electrical Engineering as the course I would pursue. Once again I did well, and thoroughly enjoyed my studies. Alas I found myself once again unfulfilled and left college just short of completing my senior year and obtaining my degree. I opted to enter the construction industry where I have worn many hats over the years.
Now that I have completely bored you allow me to come to the point. My life’s experiences have given me (at least in some small ways) the tools I need to understand at least at basic levels what you are putting forth on the forums in terms of technology and the mechanics there of. In my humble opinion I am one of the few that can follow (even if it takes a lot of work on my part) what it is you are proposing and why that it might be the way to go. My talent has always been in the form of leadership to make a failing system work as intended. Systems not made of technology but of people. I do not do well with all people, but I have had over thirty years of experience in leading people to do all kinds of things. But that is my talent. Your talents are something that you understand.
But here on the Pickens Plan where people of all walks of life and all experience and educational levels want to affect change and want to understand, are your arguments really having the effect that you want?
I would propose to the Scientists, Engineers, and Designers, that collectively you all get together and develop a basic guide line of terms and processes that speak at a level that everyone can understand. I am not talking about educating everyone to your level, but providing a basic set of tools that allow everyone to fully grasp those things that are the most important. Facts, figures, base loads, graphs, infrastructures that can not handle significant increase to the grids, ammonia generation, and rising sea levels are all well and good but if they do not reach the lay person what good are they? News papers write at 8th grade levels so that they reach far more people with the news than if they were written at advanced degree level.
If many of the things that the Scientists, Engineers, and Designers discuss on the forums here were broken down like “science fair projects” more people would actively embrace these things and more pressure could be brought to bear to expedite change.
I do not profess to have all the answers and I certainly do not have you all’s background or expertise, but I do know that knowledge is power. If you want broader base support more people have to understand (at least at basic levels) what you are talking about.
Here on the Pickens plan there are many teachers and public speakers and such that could help. I just jumped way out on a limb there. We should consider as part of the plan,
Forums that discuss and teach in as non technical as possible how solar power works, how the electrical grid works, where natural gas comes from, how ocean thermal power is turned into electricity, how hydrogen is produced, how fuel cells work, and such.
I am not saying that the people here are uneducated, but if you look at many profiles you will find a recurring theme, “I don’t know much about renewable energy but I am trying to learn”. Many of you have been involved in your various areas for several decades; please allow the rest of us to benefit from your experience and knowledge.
Some mentioned were environmentalists, education, construction, labor, community service, veterans, engineering and science associations, manufacturers, Lions Clubs and other civic groups, children's groups (boy and girl scouts, etc.), and anyone that will listen. We agreed to a centrist platform for America. rebuilding America and its base of strength, repairing its infrastructure, becoming more self-sustaining, frugal, fair, and honest in dealings with each other.
We then talked about focusing on technologies that we need to push, and those that must be left behind because it will cost too much or take too long to achieve commercial viability. Without taking too much from the discussion, it was noted that nuclear is too expensive and takes too long, and is phasing out by 2025 all existing capacity, before any new plants will come on line. We talked bout the futility of adding natural gas demand when we are short 5 TCF per year of capacity now, and two more TCF if you count imported ammonia. We talked about solar thermal as one great source, and new wind power concepts that will revolutionize wind power to compete directly with coal on an economic basis. We discussed weather modification, ocean power, and ammonia as a new generation transportation fuel.
It was generally agreed that because so many Americans refuse to believe that global warming is a man-made event, that we should downplay that plank of a platform until the news is better understood and accepted. We need centrist views on every front.
Rather than a new party, we felt that a new partnership was the best way to begin. Alliances with lobbying forces that feel the same as we do may be more effective, since no 3rd party has won an American national election for over a century.
Centrist philosophy will be the key concept. The next step is to prepare such a platform. Next meeting, after the election, we will discuss this issue in more detail.
Or just come out here to California and I'll take you flying - - in a Twin Duchess - - to Catalina Island and we can talk about all this1.
i do not have skype but i greatly appreciate the updates you provide via email.
thank you
moomesa :)
We had our first "Time for Leadership" conference yesterday from 2:00 to 4:00 EDT, and had a lively discussion regarding the following agenda:
1.) What roles can we play in leading during the crisis?
2.) What are the best courses of action for us to promote?
3.) How can the "Army" be deployed to do the right thing?
4.) Can we build a base of political support?
The participants come from all corners of the political spectra, and voiced their views without restriction and with great passion. If there was general agreement, it had to center on the notions that
(a) the system has become too corrupt to rely upon to act in the public interest
(b) raising capital has become exceptionally difficult
(c) markets are being manipulated and are acting irrationally
(d) alliances will be needed with whatever political groups are willing to fight for the same cause
(e) the current candidates for national office leave much to be desired
(f) the banking system can no longer function to provide loans without excessive collateral
(g) the grip of the lobbyists on Washington will prevail within months of the beginning of the new government and will lead us to the brink of bankruptcy and total energy dependency on foreign sources
Placing that scenario into focus was, at the minimum, an eye opener, and at worst, depressing. It offers a clear opportunity for an "Energy Party" to find support for future success in American politics. We may not have the answers, but we certainly have the rage and the passion to shake up the electorate.
www.sspi.gatech.edu/photovoltaics2006.pdf
See page 9 regarding the oxygen attack...
Sorry - - won't be able to attend; can't interrupt some interesting stuff we are doing at my stem cell lab.
Your questions, my thoughts:
1) Educate the public; toooo many people out there who have an opinion (like:"drilling in Alaska and nuclear can solve our energy problems."
2) # 1 priority: anything that makes the US independent from foreign oil.
# 2 priority (actually # 1): plug-in hybrids, EVs, photovoltaics, wind, etc.
3) I guess the "army" is aimed at promoting the Pickens Plan; this plan is worth putting into action just because it will make the equivalent of 22% US-(gas-generated) electricity ($ 300 billion equivalent in foreign oil) with wind turbines. I believe the "Plan" will recognize that we should only emphasize converting new trucks to natural gas, and that (instead of converting existing cars to natural gas) we should place again place more emphasis on non-CO2 producing cars (plug-ins, EVs, etc.).
4) DEFINITELY! Combine all of the above, and make adjustments to the PLAN so that we deal with reality (meaning that oil, gas, are limited) and act accordingly.
- - - and there is more to consider; I will keep posting new ideas, new technologies, stupidities and illogical projects (mostly caused by special-interest, $$$) at ElToroEXPOSED.
Regards:
Hans
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