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re: DOJ Epstein files release site is live
Posted by Swamp puppy on 12/20/25 at 3:46 pm to Willie Stroker
quote:
What is the evidence that leads you to believe he campaigned on the release of Epstein files?
He campaigned on Draining the Swamp.
What's more Swamp than our own politicians being blackmailed, and using underaged females to do it?
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re: New truck or spend $ to extend warranty?
Posted by Swamp puppy on 12/8/25 at 11:28 am to Neauxla
I understand your fear of owning vehicle without a warranty, but here's my 2 cents.
I've owned continuously 1, 2 and sometimes 3 personal vehicles since 1984, and I've yet to spend over $1000 for any single repair, and can't recall ever spending over $1200 on any single vehicle's repairs. I'm highly confident that I'm way ahead of the repair/insurance issue without spending on extended warranties.
Worse case, it breaks, you're totally broke, so you put the repair on your credit card and pay for it over the next few months. At least you're paying for a repair that was actually needed, not one that never happened.
Best of luck on your decision.
I've owned continuously 1, 2 and sometimes 3 personal vehicles since 1984, and I've yet to spend over $1000 for any single repair, and can't recall ever spending over $1200 on any single vehicle's repairs. I'm highly confident that I'm way ahead of the repair/insurance issue without spending on extended warranties.
Worse case, it breaks, you're totally broke, so you put the repair on your credit card and pay for it over the next few months. At least you're paying for a repair that was actually needed, not one that never happened.
Best of luck on your decision.
re: Spec Play - HGRAF
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/17/25 at 6:00 pm to igoringa
Of course I'm optimistic, and is no doubt my worst flaw when it comes to anything money,
but nothing can be done until the government says you can. I would guess their contract a with pending acetylene vendor and building is pending permit approval.
Hopefully, the primary hold up is the EPA and whatever the state of Texas requires, not to mention local permits.
I agree with Igoringa on current price. We were at 1.80 on Sept 29 when the letter came out announcing more dilution. No news since and we're still above that. Whodda thought?
but nothing can be done until the government says you can. I would guess their contract a with pending acetylene vendor and building is pending permit approval.
Hopefully, the primary hold up is the EPA and whatever the state of Texas requires, not to mention local permits.
I agree with Igoringa on current price. We were at 1.80 on Sept 29 when the letter came out announcing more dilution. No news since and we're still above that. Whodda thought?
re: Nuclear power will get the most DOE loans
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/12/25 at 3:02 pm to Yeti_Chaser
That's good news, I'm pulling for nuclear.
re: Nebius - NBIS - AI Infrastructure Company
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/10/25 at 6:04 pm to Jax-Tiger
As of this minute, Stuart Nov 29-30ish
Vero area Dec1ish
Might go fishing based on weather, so may affect Dec 1 plan?
No firm driving paths yet, but won't be in a rush. Just a slow ride up the beach.
Vero area Dec1ish
Might go fishing based on weather, so may affect Dec 1 plan?
No firm driving paths yet, but won't be in a rush. Just a slow ride up the beach.
re: Nebius - NBIS - AI Infrastructure Company
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/10/25 at 5:03 pm to Jax-Tiger
Nice to have folks truly dedicated to the cause.
My gf and I are pretty heavy (for us) into NBIS. No fault of hers!
We're doing a little week long road trip from Ft Lauderdale to Amelia Island the week after Thanksgivng. Maybe have a celebratory or commisery beer if you have time.
Here's to everyone for tomorrow morning :cheers:
My gf and I are pretty heavy (for us) into NBIS. No fault of hers!
We're doing a little week long road trip from Ft Lauderdale to Amelia Island the week after Thanksgivng. Maybe have a celebratory or commisery beer if you have time.
Here's to everyone for tomorrow morning :cheers:
re: Nuclear power will get the most DOE loans
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/10/25 at 4:55 pm to LSUGrad2005
chatgpt says this about the last plant built in the USA:
lant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 (Georgia — Completed 2023 & 2024)
Owner: Georgia Power (Southern Company)
Type: AP1000 (Westinghouse advanced design)
Net Capacity per unit: ~1,100 MW
?? Timeline:
Planning and licensing: Began around 2006–2009.
Construction start: 2013.
Vogtle Unit 3 began commercial operation in July 2023.
Vogtle Unit 4 entered service in April 2024.
?? Total time: Roughly 17–18 years from conception to completion, and about 10–11 years of actual construction.
?? Notable:
First brand-new nuclear reactors built from the ground up in the U.S. in over 30 years.
Faced massive delays and cost overruns (initial budget ~$14B ? final cost over $30B+).
Despite that, they’re expected to run 60–80 years and supply clean energy to millions.
lant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 (Georgia — Completed 2023 & 2024)
Owner: Georgia Power (Southern Company)
Type: AP1000 (Westinghouse advanced design)
Net Capacity per unit: ~1,100 MW
?? Timeline:
Planning and licensing: Began around 2006–2009.
Construction start: 2013.
Vogtle Unit 3 began commercial operation in July 2023.
Vogtle Unit 4 entered service in April 2024.
?? Total time: Roughly 17–18 years from conception to completion, and about 10–11 years of actual construction.
?? Notable:
First brand-new nuclear reactors built from the ground up in the U.S. in over 30 years.
Faced massive delays and cost overruns (initial budget ~$14B ? final cost over $30B+).
Despite that, they’re expected to run 60–80 years and supply clean energy to millions.
re: Spec Play - HGRAF
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/7/25 at 8:19 am to Swamp puppy
I asked chatgpt which other chambers of commerce HG is a member of:
I searched Texas city/town Chamber of Commerce directories and public membership lists for HydroGraph / HydroGraph USA / HydroGraph Clean Power. Short answer:
Found membership with:
Bellville (TX) Chamber of Commerce — HydroGraph USA, Inc. appears in the Bellville chamber member directory.
bellvilletx.chambermaster.com
No confirmed chamber membership found (after checking major metro chambers and press mentions):
Austin Chamber — HydroGraph is mentioned in Austin economic/clean-tech promotional material and company releases about an Austin hub, but I could not find HydroGraph listed in the Austin Chamber public member directory.
opportunityaustin.com
+1
Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi — I searched those chambers’ public sites and did not find HydroGraph listed as a member in their public directories. (Examples: Houston area chamber listings, Dallas Regional Chamber, Fort Worth Chamber, San Antonio Chamber directories reviewed.)
I searched Texas city/town Chamber of Commerce directories and public membership lists for HydroGraph / HydroGraph USA / HydroGraph Clean Power. Short answer:
Found membership with:
Bellville (TX) Chamber of Commerce — HydroGraph USA, Inc. appears in the Bellville chamber member directory.
bellvilletx.chambermaster.com
No confirmed chamber membership found (after checking major metro chambers and press mentions):
Austin Chamber — HydroGraph is mentioned in Austin economic/clean-tech promotional material and company releases about an Austin hub, but I could not find HydroGraph listed in the Austin Chamber public member directory.
opportunityaustin.com
+1
Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi — I searched those chambers’ public sites and did not find HydroGraph listed as a member in their public directories. (Examples: Houston area chamber listings, Dallas Regional Chamber, Fort Worth Chamber, San Antonio Chamber directories reviewed.)
re: Spec Play - HGRAF
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/7/25 at 6:59 am to Dock Holiday
I agreed with your line of thought. I would imagine that most folks on the internet don't live in the same world as we do down here in petrochem land where we realize that they don't make acetylene at the retail distribution point.
I was expecting some off take from a chem plant or refinery.
Then again, the cost seems so relatively low compared to the margin, maybe convenience and location is more important in the long run. And I have no clue which area might be easier to get permits in.
I wonder how many chamber of commerces they joined. Interesting that some guy even stumbled on that.
I was expecting some off take from a chem plant or refinery.
Then again, the cost seems so relatively low compared to the margin, maybe convenience and location is more important in the long run. And I have no clue which area might be easier to get permits in.
I wonder how many chamber of commerces they joined. Interesting that some guy even stumbled on that.
re: Spec Play - HGRAF
Posted by Swamp puppy on 11/6/25 at 5:32 pm to D_cup
More gossip from the Canadian CEO.CA site:
@gurken@lexcon that first one, Western Gas, is located close enough to Houston for housing for employees, or even Bellville itself, and it has a LOT of vacant land all around the facility so it might be more affordable property.
Linde and Alltex both have some small parcels nearby, Linde less so and the neighborhood is more built up.
Alltex has lots of land across the main highway but that complicates pipeline unless they do directional boring.
There is a nice parcel next door but likely higher cost as well.
If I was making a bet on supplier I go with Western International Gas. 3 from #hg, 26 Aug 2025, 11:52………called it months ago.
ALSO:
@SportyJ@DavePi all that matters is that the Houston location happens. However, since we're guessing, I think it's a slam dunk it will be Western International Gas & Cylinders. They are owned by Matheson Gas which is owned by Nippon Sanso Holdings. Located in Bellville which is on the Austin side of Houston makes sense. And oh by the way, HG joined the Bellville Chamber of Commerce. Why would HG join the chamber of a tiny Texas town? Seems obvious to me.
LINK
@gurken@lexcon that first one, Western Gas, is located close enough to Houston for housing for employees, or even Bellville itself, and it has a LOT of vacant land all around the facility so it might be more affordable property.
Linde and Alltex both have some small parcels nearby, Linde less so and the neighborhood is more built up.
Alltex has lots of land across the main highway but that complicates pipeline unless they do directional boring.
There is a nice parcel next door but likely higher cost as well.
If I was making a bet on supplier I go with Western International Gas. 3 from #hg, 26 Aug 2025, 11:52………called it months ago.
ALSO:
@SportyJ@DavePi all that matters is that the Houston location happens. However, since we're guessing, I think it's a slam dunk it will be Western International Gas & Cylinders. They are owned by Matheson Gas which is owned by Nippon Sanso Holdings. Located in Bellville which is on the Austin side of Houston makes sense. And oh by the way, HG joined the Bellville Chamber of Commerce. Why would HG join the chamber of a tiny Texas town? Seems obvious to me.
LINK
re: Spec Play - HGRAF
Posted by Swamp puppy on 10/30/25 at 1:26 pm to Longer Tail Tiger
That thought occurred to me too.
Certainly could go that way.
Just putting out the info I ran across.
Certainly could go that way.
Just putting out the info I ran across.
re: Spec Play - HGRAF
Posted by Swamp puppy on 10/30/25 at 7:09 am to Dock Holiday
Long time lurker. Thanks to igoringa for bringing attention to hopeful giant.
A month or so ago I ran across a report that I couldn't tell the exact source from, but it was titled Timeline Analysis for HG EPA Submissions. A user by the name of BluePineapple appears to have copy/pasted it.
I'd like to post it here and will if I can figure out how. Here's the crux:
Impact of July 2025 Rule Changes
Reg changes slowed EPA review throughput from 30-50 approvals per month down to approx 8 per monthg in Aug 2025, extending time in Risk Management stage.
Current Duration in Risk Management as of Oct 2025
HG's applications have likely been in Risk Management for approx 9-10 months, reflecting extended timelines due to EPA procedural complexities.
This was on the Canadian site ceo.ca
I have to wonder if the government shutdown has ground this to a complete halt?
Just a copy and paste:
Timeline Analysis for Hydrograph EPA Submissions
• Submission Receipt Date:
Hydrograph received EPA application numbers P-24-0086A and P-24-0087A with receipt date September 24, 2024 (Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 205 – October 23, 2024)
• Standard EPA Review Period:
TSCA mandates a 90-day review period for PMNs/SNUNs after receipt. If no extension is requested, this period typically concludes in December 2024 for Hydrograph.
• Risk Management Stage Entry:
After the 90-day review, the submission moves to EPA’s internal Risk Management stage. It is reasonable to estimate Hydrograph’s applications entered this stage between December 2024 and January 2025.
• Risk Management Duration:
The Risk Management stage usually lasts between several weeks to a few months (30-90 days), subject to complexity, regulatory changes, and workload.
• Impact of July 2025 Rule Changes:
Regulatory changes slowed EPA review throughput from 30-50 approvals per month down to approximately 8 per month in August 2025, extending time in Risk Management stage.
• Current Duration in Risk Management as of October 2025:
Hydrograph’s applications have likely been in Risk Management for approximately 9 to 10 months, reflecting extended timelines due to EPA procedural complexities.
A month or so ago I ran across a report that I couldn't tell the exact source from, but it was titled Timeline Analysis for HG EPA Submissions. A user by the name of BluePineapple appears to have copy/pasted it.
I'd like to post it here and will if I can figure out how. Here's the crux:
Impact of July 2025 Rule Changes
Reg changes slowed EPA review throughput from 30-50 approvals per month down to approx 8 per monthg in Aug 2025, extending time in Risk Management stage.
Current Duration in Risk Management as of Oct 2025
HG's applications have likely been in Risk Management for approx 9-10 months, reflecting extended timelines due to EPA procedural complexities.
This was on the Canadian site ceo.ca
I have to wonder if the government shutdown has ground this to a complete halt?
Just a copy and paste:
Timeline Analysis for Hydrograph EPA Submissions
• Submission Receipt Date:
Hydrograph received EPA application numbers P-24-0086A and P-24-0087A with receipt date September 24, 2024 (Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 205 – October 23, 2024)
• Standard EPA Review Period:
TSCA mandates a 90-day review period for PMNs/SNUNs after receipt. If no extension is requested, this period typically concludes in December 2024 for Hydrograph.
• Risk Management Stage Entry:
After the 90-day review, the submission moves to EPA’s internal Risk Management stage. It is reasonable to estimate Hydrograph’s applications entered this stage between December 2024 and January 2025.
• Risk Management Duration:
The Risk Management stage usually lasts between several weeks to a few months (30-90 days), subject to complexity, regulatory changes, and workload.
• Impact of July 2025 Rule Changes:
Regulatory changes slowed EPA review throughput from 30-50 approvals per month down to approximately 8 per month in August 2025, extending time in Risk Management stage.
• Current Duration in Risk Management as of October 2025:
Hydrograph’s applications have likely been in Risk Management for approximately 9 to 10 months, reflecting extended timelines due to EPA procedural complexities.
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