A Disabled Swimmer’s Dream, a Mother’s Fight

Red herring alert. This is sooooo far off topic. Geek, man let him go. Hey Aquageek Now that you’ve made the comment that "I have no knowledge, background or experience in the energy related fields”, here are three analysis of mine on the subject of energy that were deemed worthy of publishing. In Power Electronics Magazine on alternative energy: powerelectronics.com/.../index.html One on waste to energy plants: www.sfgate.com/.../article.cgi And one on the minimal environmental effects of wind turbines in “The Industrial Physicist” Magazine - October/November 2002: www.aip.org/.../1002.html To view the item, on the page from this link just below the “Departments” heading click on the “Letters” and there’s an analysis by you-know-who. Doggonnit Aquageek, it looks like I won another round of “Gotcha”!!! :joker: Dolphin 2

Hey Aquageek Pardon me for making this observation about your latest reply, but the portion of your quotation that I have highlighted in red is a blatant example of a self contradictory statement. :shakeshead: It reminds me of the saying "The emperor has no clothes". :bolt: This thread is getting as worn out as an LZR that's been through 20 swims and it's a sure bet that the USMS webmaster is thinking "ENOUGH OF THIS C_ _ _ ALREADY!!!". :rant3: So this will be my last comment (on this particular subject at least) and I wish everyone happy swimming. :whiteflag: :whiteflag: :whiteflag: Dolphin 2 We can only hope this is true!!!!!!!

Doggonnit Aquageek, it looks like I won another round of “Gotcha”!!! Refresh my memory, what were the previous rounds where you got anyone? Was it when you tried on a buddy's tech suit on land but never swam in it yet are the expert on swimming competition with them? What kind of ding-dong lets someone else try on their $300 tech suit that only lasts a few wears anyway? Let's keep it real also. Two of your expert opinions are LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. C'mon man, seriously, do you really think we are that dumb? You have never answered if you are even a USMS member. I don't see you on the member directory.

I used to work with developmentally disabled teenagers while i was in college. Many of those labeled as cerebal palsy were almost to a one not able to swim. Even those who had very minor cases. Now we have expanded the diagnostic filed for Autism, why are we surprised that more children are now labeled as autistic? Our psychologists said that if the kid can walk his IQ was 4. If he turned his head when some one said his name it was 5. diagnosing developmental diabibilities is still a long way from being exact. But getting better.

By the way Mr. Aquageek, since you seem to be so intent on personally putting me down with your sacastic & mudslinging comments, could you kindly state YOUR qualifications to speak on the technical subjects that I have discussed in these three publications? I have absolutely no qualifications on these topics, zero, zippo. I don't know if what you say is right, wrong, or otherwise. I do know you have a history of making assertions, often very technical or requiring significant education, that ultimately are either wrong or totally unsupported. Also, that you bring up toilets, energy issues, autism, mental health on a swim forum is ridiculous. At least when you show your behinny on swim suits you are sticking to swimming.

Alternatively, it could indicated your predisposition to having the same beliefs on this topic as a Playboy Playmate. I see we are turning to energy now, since you have been roundly discredited on the medical aspect. Let's just get it out of the way, you have no knowledge, background or experience in the energy related fields. That will save us time up front. Hey Aquageek Now that you’ve made the comment that "I have no knowledge, background or experience in the energy related fields”, here are three analysis of mine on the subject of energy that were deemed worthy of publishing. In Power Electronics Magazine on alternative energy: powerelectronics.com/.../index.html One on waste to energy plants: www.sfgate.com/.../article.cgi And one on the minimal environmental effects of wind turbines in “The Industrial Physicist” Magazine - October/November 2002: www.aip.org/.../1002.html To view the item, on the page from this link just below the “Departments” heading click on the “Letters” and there’s an analysis by you-know-who. Doggonnit Aquageek, it looks like I won another round of “Gotcha”!!! :joker: Dolphin 2

There was a program down at the velodrome here a few years back where teens with cerebral palsy - the less severely affected - were put on track bikes and taught to ride for paralympics. I believe some of them are still doing it, and entering the odd road time trial as well. Someone told me one night why a track bike (fixed gear, no free wheeling) is good for c.p., but his explanation went over my head.

Refresh my memory, what were the previous rounds where you got anyone? Let's keep it real also. Two of your expert opinions are LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. C'mon man, seriously, do you really think we are that dumb? You have never answered if you are even a USMS member. I don't see you on the member directory. hey Aquageek Although two of these publications (waste to energy and the effect of wind turbines) are letters to the editor, they were screened as to fact worthiness the editors did contact me about I obtained the support for my propositions and their general technical merit. There's nothing "dumb" about the readers on this board accepting that. And the positions that I have taken on these issues are in fact the most acceptable and practical analysis. Do you personally have anything to contradict my reasoning? :dunno: By the way Mr. Aquageek, since you seem to be so intent on personally putting me down with your sacastic & mudslinging comments, could you kindly state YOUR qualifications to speak on the technical subjects that I have discussed in these three publications? :dunno: Dolphin 2

The bottom line is that this is a wonderful story about a kid who is able to compete at a high level despite some serious problems. There is a lot of serious debate as to any correlation between vaccinations and a perceived increase in the number of autism diagnoses. For that matter, there is a lot of debate over whether the increase in the diagnoses of autism is a result of changing standards or not. I am certainly not qualified to state unequivocally that one side is right or wrong. And, to add to what Allen said, having never met this young man, how can any of us begin to diagnose his problems. Tell me again what waste-to-energy plants or alternative energy have to do with the discussion about a disabled person competing as a swimmer at the Paralympics!

I think such a debate would be akin to arguing that the world is flat. You may be right. Perhaps I should have chosen my words with a little more thought. I should have said, "There are some who claim a link between thiomersal containing vaccines and autism." How's that? And do you really expect me to believe that the world is some shape other than flat. If I look from my desk out the window, it looks flat to me!;-)