The Federal Government in 2026

upated: Mon Feb 9 07:21:36 EST 2026

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Carney Address at Davos, 2026-01-21

If only President Trump was 10% as smart and articulate as the Prime Minister of Canada the world would be a much better place today. Take the time to read the Canada Prime Minister Carney Address at Davos

The President of the United States said This!, 2026-01-19

He is so offended that he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize that he "no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace". How can any of this be real?

Reference Reuters and all the other media outlets.

Text message from Prime Minister Stoere to President Trump, January 18 at 3:48 p.m. Oslo time (1448 GMT):
"Dear Mr President, dear Donald - on the contact across the Atlantic - on Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine - and your tariff announcement yesterday. You know our position on these issues. But we believe we all should work to take this down and de-escalate - so much is happening around us where we need to stand together. We are proposing a call with you later today - with both of us or separately - give us a hint of what you prefer! Best - Alex and Jonas"

Text message from President Trump to Prime Minister Stoere, January 18 at 4:15 p.m. Oslo time (1515 GMT):
"Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a "right of ownership" anyway? There are no written documents, it's only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT"

Trump goes to Detroit, 2026-01-13

Trump lost his cool at a heckler in Detroit while visiting the Dearborn Truck Plant. The UAW responded to the situation. Like unions or not, they at least understand the constitutional right for free speech.

Public Hearing of DHS/ICE/Border Patrol Victims

Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum held by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Robert Garcia on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis last month.

Every American should watch the victim's stories from this hearing that was held on or about February 3 2026.

Lawrence O'Donnell shows a couple heart wrenching clips in this video. These victims prove that our government under Trump is out of control. We must vote against every Republican on the ballot in November.

A Path Forward 2026-01-24

Reference: 2026 01 24 08 41 37 Heather Delaney Reese, A Path Forward YouTube Video

• Win back Congress in the midterms as the foundation.
• Impeach and remove JD Vance from the Vice Presidency first.
• Leave the VP seat empty and do not confirm a replacement.
• Impeach and remove Trump to trigger the line of succession.
• Democratic Speaker becomes President and nominates a new Vice President
• Pursue real accountability through criminal trials and justice.

Computer Memory in 1959

Mon Feb 9 07:21:36 EST 2026

Computer Memory in 1959

Here is an excellent snapshot of computer memory technology in 1959. I used punch cards, paper tape, core memory and magentic tape in my lifetime. I never heard of many of the denser methods shown in this video.

Memory Devices [Bell System 1959, 4K]

UniFi WiFi 7 Beware

Updated: Mon Feb 9 07:21:36 EST 2026

This rant will develop. The first generation UniFi WiFi 7 access points (such as U7-Pro) do not perform well. There have been over 100 updates including beta versions and the forums are still full of complaints. The perfect 2.5mbps PoE switch to power those WiFi 7 devices is now considered "vintage". It is a PoE+ switch and it is not adequate to power the "new" WiFi 7 access points which require PoE++. Did they figure out that PoE+ could not provide enough power for a WiFi 7 device that works?

Here is an intersting video outlining the many WiFi 7 features that are not present in access points today.

Wi-Fi 7 Marketing Is Lying About Its Biggest Feature

more details will follow

Tesla Wall Connector EVSE codes

revised: Sun Oct 26 10:30:24 EDT 2025

Trying to find the interpretation of the Tesla Wall Connector API EVSE codes. The tables below include what has been figured out so far. Please leave a comment if you have more information.

vitals data: evse_state

0	booting
1	not_connected
2	connected
3
4	ready
5
6	negotiating
7	error
8	charging finished
9	waiting car
10	charging reduced
11	charging
12
13	soon after unplugging

vitals data: evse_not_ready_reasons

This is presented as a list. For example [ 1 ], [4,8] or [4,8,10].

1	probably means ready, no not_ready reason
4	prior to plugin, usually with 8
8	usually with 4
10	off by schedule

References

• Home Assistant Telsa Wall Connector Integration
• http://twc_address/api/1/vitals

Concrete Driveway Expansion Joint Sealant

Thu Aug 21 16:18:06 EDT 2025

Here are the tools and sealant to caulk concrete driveway expansion joints to prevent erosion of the soil under the driveway. This is recommended for any concrete driveway that has a slope. Self leveling is ok even for some reasonable slope. If the slope is too steep the same product can be used in a non-leveling sku.

Light grinding of the expansion joint will clean out the dirt and bits of concrete. Cracks should be opened with a grinder also. Probably a narrower grinder blade would be appropriate.

• Sikaflex Self-Leveling Polyurethane Sealant
• Grinder
• Crack Chaser Grinding Blade