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DALLAS, November 20, 2012 — Senator Patrick Leahy (D, Vt.) introduced a bill last year which was supposed to protect Americans' privacy online. Leahy touted H.R. 2471 on his website as "including new privacy protections" and made much of the fact that it "required the government to obtain a search warrant" before reading private communications like e-mail. According to CNET, the network that broke the story this morning, all of this has changed following interference from federal agencies and law enforcement groups which objected to the bill in September.
Groups including the National District Attorneys' Association and the National Sheriffs' Association caused a bit of a kerfuffle two months ago when they urged Leahy to "reconsider acting" on amendments to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act "until a more comprehensive review of its impact on law enforcement investigations is conducted."
CNET's Declan McCullagh reported that Justice Department officials have also expressed displeasure about Leahy's original bill. Associate Deputy Attorney General James Baker said in April 2011 that requiring a search warrant to procure American citizens' e-mails could have an "adverse impact" on criminal investigations. Senator Chuck Grassley (R, Ia.) seems to side with Baker. It's crucial, he said "to ensure we don't limit [law enforcement's] ability to obtain information necessary to catch criminals and terrorists who use electronic communication." Grassley also reportedly suggested that requiring search warrants would lead to "increased burdens on the court system."
Now that the afore-mentioned "comprehensive review," has been conducted, Leahy has rewritten the bill which so offended government authorities, substituting a new package of amendments for his original H.R. 2471. Here's the catch, though: these new amendments aren't just a more watered-down version of the privacies ensured by H.R. 2471. The new amendments are the opposite of H.R. 2471.
Rather than a search warrant signed by a judge and based on probable cause, Leahy's new amendments require law enforcement to obtain only a subpoena before reading many of the private communications of American citizens. They authorize any law enforcement agency to access accounts without any kind of court review if the agency maintains that the situation is an "emergency." They provide for a delay of up to 360 days before notification of account-holders whose accounts have been intercepted. They say that service providers "shall notify" law enforcement before telling their customers they've been targeted by a court order, warrant, or subpoena.
The long and short of it is that Patrick Leahy has disgraced himself and abdicated his post as a defender of the constitutional liberties of the American people. Sadly, his actions are not even those of a misguided ideologue who believes strongly in the wrong things. He is a man who at one time professed to believe in a right thing and caved under the pressure of the little green dollars or the disapproving glances of the mighty.
This new collection of amendments will be voted on in the Senate in place of H.R. 2471. That vote is expected to take place sometime in the next week.
The 22 agencies that would receive civil subpoena authority for electronic communications under Leahy's rewritten bill include the Federal Reserve, the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Maritime Commission, the Postal Regulatory Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Mine Enforcement Safety and Health Review Commission.
Under what circumstances intelligence agencies like the CIA and FBI should be permitted to obtain such personal information is a legitimate question. But that the Federal Reserve and the postal system and the Mine Safety Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission should be granted these rights certainly defies all reason. Indeed, one is left to wonder which agencies haven't been given the ability to charge into the private affairs of US citizens armed with nothing more than a subpoena.
Because Leahy's new bill is so unlike his original bill which received extensive media coverage and garnered considerable support among the public, there is a possibility for confusion among both senators and citizens. The supporters of civil liberties in the realm of internet privacy inhabit a big tent. They include libertarians, conservatives, and liberals alike. It is to be hoped that these constituents will be made aware of the vote that is impending and will also make their representatives in the Senate aware of their strong feelings about it.
"There is no good legal reason why federal regulatory agencies such as the NLRB, OSHA, SEC or FTC need to access customer information service providers with a mere subpoena," said Washington DC lawyer Markham Erickson, in comments to CNET. "If those agencies feel they do not have the tools to do their jobs adequately, they should work with the appropriate authorizing committees to explore solutions."
Pennsylvania businessman and political theorist Benjamin Franklin contributed a perhaps more enduring comment:
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
UPDATE (3:20 PM): Amidst a whirlwind of public furor, Sen. Leahy's office tweeted just a few minutes ago that the senator "is not working on a law to undermine email privacy."
CNET reporter Declan McCullagh, who wrote the original piece, remains skeptical. "Alternate explanation: Sen. Leahy responded to public criticism," he tweeted. "Senate Judiciary aides were definitely not saying that yesterday."
McCullagh, however, has obligingly written a follow-up story, explaining,
"After public criticism of proposal to allow government agencies to warrantlessly access Americans' e-mail, Senator Patrick Leahy says he will 'not support' such an idea at next week's vote. Leahy's about-face comes in response to a deluge of criticism today, including the ACLU saying that warrants should be required, and the conservative group FreedomWorks launching a petition to Congress — with over 2,300 messages sent so far — titled: 'Tell Congress: Stay Out of My Email!' A spokesman did not respond to questions today from CNET asking for clarification of what Leahy would support next week."
The proposal is scheduled to be voted on next Thursday in the Senate Judiciary committee, which Leahy chairs, although it remains unclear what exactly will be the text of the bill that the Senator proposes, now that he has taken steps to distance himself from the version of the bill that was released by CNET earlier today.
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The shore power project would allow vessels, such as container ships and refrigerated cargo ships, to "plug in" and use electrical power from San Diego Gas & Electric, rather than run off their own diesel engines while at berth. It would also allow the modifications necessary to install shore power equipment at three berths located at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
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Muscle Atrophy from my Ulnar Nerve
I have muscle atrophy and weakness in my hand and fingers from a pinched ulnar nerve. It's permanent damage. I think I damaged my ulnar nerve while resting my arm on the arm rest of my chair at work.
Shortly after my tummy tuck operation I developed a weakness in my right hand. I first noticed it during my normal exercise routine which included a limited number of finger tip pushups. Following surgery, I could no longer do finger tip pushups nor could I even hold myself up in that position. I first attributed this weakness due to my recovery period following surgery. I was wrong.
Muscle Atrophy In Hand From
Pinched Ulnar Nerve
Muscle Atrophy PicturesThe following pictures show muscle atrophy (muscle atrophy is a loss of muscle mass. It may be a complete or partial wasting away of the muscle. Common causes of muscle atrophy include poor nutrition, nerve damage and non-use of muscles) and hand/finger deformity due to a pinched or damaged ulnar nerve (the ulnar nerve is a nerve in your arm that runs through your arm, forearm, hand and down to your little finger. The ulnar nerve is the largest nerve in the body that is not protected by bone and muscle and therefore is easily injured.) located in my arm.
Atrophy In My Hand From Ulnar Nerve Damage
Loss of fleshy muscle mass between the thumb and forefinger. Spread fingers cannot be closed. Bent little finger. All caused by a pinched or damaged ulnar nerve in the arm.
Loss Of Fleshy Muscle Between Thumb &
Loss of fleshy muscle between the thumb and forefinger is very noticeable with a closed fist.
Loss Between Thumb & Forefinger From Ulnar Nerve
Pinched nerve (the ulnar nerve) in my arm caused numbness, muscle atrophy and partial loss of function in right hand.
Nerve Damage Or Muscle Atrophy In Normal Left Hand
Compare normal left hand with damaged right hand in the picture above.
Problem With My Hand & Fingers
I quickly recovered from my surgery and my muscles quickly regained their strength, that is, all of them except my hand and fingers of my right hand.
At a follow-up meeting with my plastic surgeon, I mentioned that I had a problem with my right hand and fingers. I explained about not being able to do the pushups, that I had occasional numbness, that my right hand and fingers were weak and I pointed out the loss of muscle between my thumb and forefinger. He then examined my fingers, hands, arms and my neck area.
I asked him if this could be related to my tummy tuck plastic surgery. He indicated that it was not, but maybe it was nerve or neck related. He provided me with the name of a neurologist (a neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in neurology. A neurologist is trained to investigate, diagnose and treat nerve conditions or neurological disorders. Neurology is the medical field involving the study of the human nervous system including the nerves, brain, spinal chord and muscles) and recommended that I make an appointment.
I made an appointment with the neurologist the very next day and I prepared the following "talk sheet" to bring with me.
|Hand Muscle Atrophy Comparison (Open Hand)
|Hand Muscle Atrophy Comparison
|Hand Muscle Atrophy Comparison (2)
Atrophy Between
Thumb & Forefinger
My Ulnar Nerve "Talking Sheet"
Right Hand Symptoms
It Became Hard To
Neck & Hand History
My Visit with the Neurologist
My initial consultation with the neurologist (March 25, 2008) consisted of a basic examination. I took off my shirt and he examined my upper body and made me perform several motions, including holding my arms out, moving my arms and neck, manipulating my fingers and having me grip his fingers to test my hand strength. It was a brief examination. He then scheduled me for three diagnostic tests to pinpoint my problem. These included an EMG (EMG stands for Electromyography. Electromyography is a medical test performed by specialized doctors called neurologists. Electromyography checks the electrical activity and health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. To perform the EMG the neurologist or health care provider will insert a very thin needle electrode through the skin into and into the muscle. The electrode monitors and records the electrical activity associated with the muscle. A NCV (nerve conduction velocity) test is usually performed at the same time as an EMG), X-rays and an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
I had the X-rays taken at a local clinic. After putting on
a lead apron, the technician took x-rays of my neck and shoulder areas while standing up.
To have the MRI performed, I had to go to a different
facility. I had to remove my clothing down to my underwear and don a surgical
gown. I was led to the room where the MRI machine was located and was instructed
to sit upon the sliding table. The technician briefed me on the upcoming process
and told me what to expect. I laid down on the table and the technician left the
room. It was just like you would see on television. The sliding table
transferred my body into the MRI machine. I was told to lie very still and not
move at all. I was also told not to swallow if I could help it. The MRI began to
make noises, some of which were quite loud and annoying. After several minutes
it was over. The hardest part of the whole thing was trying not to swallow.
For the EMG I had to return for a second visit to the neurologist's office. The EMG test is how they tested the condition of the nerves in my arm from my shoulder down to my fingers. They did this by sending a jolt of electricity from one point to another along my body and measuring and recording the electrical conductivity. The only problem with this test is that they stick a needle into your body "down to the nerve" selected to be tested. When the electricity is turned on, you feel an electrical shock. Some of the shocks were relatively painless. Some of them hurt a lot. It was similar to touching an electric fence. Overall, this was not a very enjoyable medical test procedure.
After all the testing was completed, I was called for another meeting with the neurologist to discuss the results. When he entered the room I noticed that he was not smiling.
My first problem was that I probably had carpal tunnel syndrome.
My second problem was that I probably had a pinched or damaged nerve in my arm.
The third and most serious a problem was that the MRI indicated that I had four bad disks (bulging discs) in my neck. He indicated that I might need surgery to fuse the disks and recommended that I make an appointment with a neurosurgeon to discuss the matter further.
I noted to myself that he used the word "probably" a lot. He could not give me definitive answers as to what was the exact cause of the weakness and atrophy of the muscles in my hand and fingers.
Consultation with the Neurosurgeon
The thought of surgery on my neck scared me a little and I quickly made an appointment with a neurosurgeon in my area (after checking out his credentials). I was told to bring a copy of the MRI results with me.
At my initial consultation, the neurosurgeon reviewed the MRI results and performed his own examination of my hands, arms, shoulders and neck. He confirmed that I had four bulging discs in my neck which required an operation to correct. He then described the specific operation needed to fix this.
I asked him how quickly he thought I might need the operation. He could not give me a definitive answer and said that for my neck to get in that condition it might have taken a lifetime. It takes years and years, in some cases, for disks to bulge and go bad as in my case. It was up to me and how I felt to determine when I needed the operation.
He also could not tell me the exact cause of the problem
with my hand and fingers but he thought that the most likely cause was a pinched
ulnar nerve in my arm. I got the impression he was guessing, but it was an
educated guess of a neurosurgeon.
Thinking back, I did remember many times sitting in my
chair at the computer and having my right arm tingle. It always rested upon the
armrest of my chair at the same location. I would often have to move my arm and
flex it into a few times for the tingling to go way. It didn't occur to me
then but I was probably pinching the ulnar nerve at the time and causing the
damage. It makes sense. I now take great caution where I place my arm.
I still have the problem with bulging disks in my neck but I am
trying to postpone neck surgery for his long as possible.
Muscle Atrophy Conclusion
I now believe that my problems with my fingers and my loss
of muscle in my hand was caused by pinching the ulnar nerve in my right arm by
resting my arm repeatedly against an armrest. To prevent further injury I use
great care whenever I rest my arm.
I am told that whenever muscles atrophy, they never come back, no matter what you do. The most I can do is to strengthen the remaining muscles that I have in my hand and to prevent further damage.
To try to regain some of the strength and dexterity in my
hand and fingers and to delay the inevitable neck operation, I eat only
nutritional foods and do daily exercises and stretches, paying particular
attention to my hands, shoulder and neck areas.
I believe (but I don't know for sure) that this is helping me as I have had no more tingling sensations of my arms or fingers now.
|Fingers Are Straighter
|Front Of Hand Looks Normal
|Muscle Between Thumb & Forefinger Never Came Back
UPDATE - Did My Atrophied Muscles Grow Back?
I have received a number of requests asking how my hand is today and what exercises I do and nutritional foods I eat to try to keep my hand (and my ulnar nerve) in good condition. This is my condition and status as of February 15, 2012, about 4 years after my ulnar nerve damage and muscle wasting.
Current Condition Of My Nerve Damaged Hand & Fingers
Overall, my hand is "almost normal" and is functional with limitations. The physical appearance of my hand hasn't changed. It doesn't look any worse or any better. It still looks the same as it did in the above photographs "My Hand 3 Years After". The loss of muscle in my hand has never come back but is not normally noticeable unless you look for it.
The function and dexterity of my hand is very good. It functions normally with the exception that my fingers still gets cold quickly when the temperature drops, my writing ability is "slow" and my key turning ability is not as good as my left hand (but still do-able). Overall my hand is not normal, but it's not bad. My grip strength is very good.
Exercises For My Nerve Damaged Hand And Neck Problems
Exercises First Thing In The Morning
15 minutes of stretches in the morning with a cup of coffee wakes me up and gets the kinks out. I do general stretches including arm circles, neck rotations, knee bends, waist twists, waist bends and bending over to a finger-tip pushup position (for a few minutes) to put pressure on and stretch my fingers.
Throughout The Day
Throughout the day, whenever I can, I do the following exercises.
Occasional stretching (pushing, pulling & stretching) of my neck, fingers, hands and shoulders.
Occasion use of a hand strengthener.
I pick up and use two 15 lb. dumbbells for a few minutes at a time throughout the day. I leave them in a convenient and noticeable location so that they are a reminder for me to use them.
Afternoon Exercises
I try to do a minimum of 30-60 minutes of exercises each day including the use of dumbbells. I try to keep it simple and easy so I will enjoy it and not make it into a chore. If it is hard and unenjoyably I will quickly stop doing it. I exercise to music. My afternoon exercise usually include.
20 minutes minimum of dumbbell use. Dumbbells will not only strengthen the arm but the hand and fingers as well.
I get into the finger-tip pushup position (or as close as I can come to it with weakened fingers) and try to maintain it for as long as I can to increase my finger strength.
Arm twirls, body twists, body bends, neck turns, neck/head pulling and any other motions that I can do at the time that affects my neck, shoulders, arms, hands and finger.
I still eat the same food that I have for the last five years. I eat only the following healthy foods (well almost only). Fish (salmon and tuna), skinless chicken breast, broccoli, egg beaters with tofu omelet, onions, salad, carrots, fat free Jell-O, coffee with Coffee mate, fat free or low fat yogurt, oatmeal (lots of oatmeal) with vanilla flavored protein powder, grapefruit, apples, lentils. I don't eat any fast food or junk food. I don't drink, except for the occasional wine at holidays.
Supplements & Vitamins
On a daily basis, I take a baby aspirin (Ecotrin) and a multi-vitamin. I used to take Glucosamine to keep arthritis at bay, but I have cut back on that, mostly due to the high price.
Preventative Action
When I work at the computer I wear a wrist band on my hand as extra protection.
I don't let my forearm and elbow area rest or rub against any hard surface such as a desk top or table to prevent further damage to the ulnar nerve.
I do morning stretches each day for about 15 minutes. I concentrate on my hand, fingers, neck and shoulders in particular.
I exercise daily in the afternoon (most days) for 30-45 minutes.
When I watch TV or at other times during the day I stretch, pull and twist on my hand and fingers and neck.
I only sleep on my left side (mostly due to my neck problems). I would never sleep on my ulnar nerve damaged arm and I would try not to bend it while sleeping.
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Problem With Right Hand
February 03, 2013
I have a nerve problem with my right hand. The tip of my fingers or cold the nerve at my big finger damage and i have no strength in my hand. i went to all these doctor every one tell me different thing so know they said I have to do surgery. please can u tell me what can i do. thanks. Beverly RESPONSE - Beverly, Sorry, but I can't advise you on this. Only a doctor can. Good luck.- Beverly, Sorry, but I can't advise you on this. Only a doctor can. Good luck. Tanner
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Sulfasalazine And Subcutaneous Wasting
June 11, 2012
I have been diagnosed with arthritis and put on Sulfasalazine 2g per day. Since being on the sulfasalazine both hands and feet have acute subcutaneous wasting. Electrical tests suggest axonal peripheral neuropathy. Rheumatologists say they have not seen this drug cause this problem before..
Lost Muscle Between Thumb And Index Finger
I also lost muscle between my thumb and index of my right hand. I already had cervical surgery three times to take care of the pain on my shoulders. I think that since the ulna nerve damaged on your arm..
Chairs Cause Ulnar Nerve Problems And Muscle Atrophy?
February 20, 2012
I'm a quadriplegic. Incomplete C6-C7 level. Accident occurred in Oct. '98. My left hand was most severely impaired with minimal use of the thumb and other fingers just barely able to make a fist..
Ulnar Nerve Damage & Atrophied Right Hand
February 12, 2012
I too experienced ulnar nerve damage and atrophied right hand. It was right after open heart surgery and I feel it happened with the restraints during surgery or possibly from the I V needles. I was stuck dozens of times for blood draws etc. It has been 8 months ago and has improved. I am not able to bowl as well but it is improving. Phyllis
Weakness & Muscle Wasting In Hand
February 12, 2012
I was also having pinched ulnar nerve due to bulging discs in the neck followed by weakness in the left hand muscle and wasting subsequently. It was finally down to 20% functionally. It's disappointing I could not use my left hand properly, could not make a full fist, lock/unlock a key or hold things properly. There is noticeable wasting between thumb and second finger, so-called "snuff-box" where the meat is gone. I'm really keen to do anything to bring back it's function as much as possible. Can anyone give me any advice or suggestion?
Pinky Finger Is Numb And I Have Muscle Loss Between Index Finger & Thumb
February 09, 2012
My right hand pinky finger felt numb, I loss the muscle between my index finger and my thumb, I don't feel pain at all, just harder to write or control the key..
Pain Between Middle Finger & Ring Finger
February 07, 2012
I have a pain in my left hand the pain is between the ring and the middle finger in my forehand I have done a Nerve Induction Test and it came back normal now my doctor he suggest I have Arthritis I don't have pain in my joints in the hand it's just between that two fingers please can you help me weather you think it's a nerve or joint or muscle problem thanks. K RESPONSE - K, I'm not a doctor so I couldn't even guess. I would think there are additional medical tests your doctor (or another doctor) could do to positively determine the cause and see if it is arthritis or not. Sorry I couldn't help. Tanner
Bent Pinky Finger And Wedding Finger
I have a 14 and 1/2 year old daughter, within approx. the last 9 months her little finger and wedding finger on both hands have started to bend, she has been to see someone at Children's Alderhey Hospital in Liverpool and they put a splint on, she has also attended a Occupational Therapy Appointment and they are saying she has no muscle or lack of muscle by these two fingers..
Son Slept With Hand Under His Face – Now He Can't Use Hand
December 27, 2011
Hi, my son is 21 years old. He just travelled from home to USA. His flight was 13 hours and he slept on the food table where his right hand was under his face. When he woke up he completely lost power of palm and fingers mainly. 36 hours have passed but no improvement..
Pinched Ulnar Nerve And Undergoing Surgery
December 21, 2011
Hello, I'm a 14 year old boy i 2 have pinched my ulnar nerve i under go surgery this coming Friday. I really like playing computer games, but i also am active i workout everyday. Is there any tips you could give me..
Losing Strength In Fingers And Hand
December 8, 2011
I am Shriven, from my 8 th standard i observed my little finger bending slowly, due lack of money i dint went to doctor, after two years we went, (Doctors said: In child hood you might have fell down any where because of nerve damage it happened, do exercise) they dint provide accurate for me...now i am loosing strength in all finger of my right hand, right hand getting weak, Loss fleshy muscle in between thumb and finger..
Pinched Nerve In Arm – How Long to Heal?
December 6, 2011
I have nerve problems in my right arm & hand since March 2011 after a sleeping incident. My right arm was squashed under my right thigh during deep sleep. It was paralyzed for a few minutes after waking up & problems started in that arm. I felt pain & weakness in the arm all the way to my hand & fingers. It also feels a lot of tingling & was very sensitive such as to cold water & bumping into things..
Claw Hand, Atrophy, Numbness & Ulnar Nerve Damage
November 27, 2011
Ok guys so i have some questions hopefully you can alleviate my mental anguish:(so i was shot in the forearm/wrist....went in through my wrist came out by my elbow, and I've been to the specialist (orthopedist) when it first happened in ER and a week later for a checkup, we talked about how I could not feel my pinkie and only about half of my ring finger..
Muscle Atrophy And Ulnar Nerve Damage In Both Hands
November 23, 2011
I have Muscle Atrophy and Ulnar Nerve Damage in both hands. The right hand is worse and there is severe muscle loss, and the left hand is starting to lose muscle. I have to have both Ulnar nerve released, and carpal tunnel surgery redone in both hands. I also have a MRI schedule for my neck. I have a lot of issues with my disc. I have degenerative disc and joint disease, have had a thoracic fusion, and a discectomy at the L4 in my lower back. I also have permanent nerve damage to my left leg and foot, due to the surgery done on my lower back. Surgery was not done quick enough. I also have neuropathy through out my body. I am a diabetic and this disease just shuts your body down. All I can say is keep up on your health and eat right and keep those A1C's down. Robyn
Schwanoma Abnormal Nerve Growth & Nerve Decompression
November 23, 2011
Hi. This page was very interesting for me as I he same have the same problem with my left hand. I had what was thought a ganglion on my inner left hand.. After the biopsy came back, it turned out to be a schwanoma, a very rare growth on the nerve. Then 2 weeks later I went through another procedure, nerve decompression..
Nerve Damage From Injection – Blood Test Needle?
November 21, 2011
My problem started when a nurse was taking my blood for a test. She said oops but I was in intense pain this was about 5 years ago. When that happened it made my whole hand/fingers hurt so bad that I couldn't do much with it since it was my right arm..
Muscle Wasting Causes – Pinched Nerve
November 9, 2011
I developed wasting in my left hand when I was 18 (1972). I had had pain and numbness in my left arm for a couple of years, mostly when I was stressed or when I raised my arm. Local docs were stumped..
Ulnar Nerve Damage From Motocross Accident
November 2, 2011
I had "permanent" ulnar nerve damage in my right hand from my motocross accident on 7/1/2007. After my arm broke (my radius) the bone was stuck/broke of in a weird twisted way. I was in a crappy hospital in Newburgh for a day or two and I totally blame them. They just wrapped my arm up and did not get me into surgery right away..
16 Year Old Daughter Has Hand Muscle Atrophy
November 1, 2011
Thank you for your information. We just took my 16 yr. old daughter to the doctor for muscle atrophy in her hand. The information you have is helpful and informative. I think our physician is on the right track because she did mention each of the test you spoke about..
Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease & Muscle Wasting
October 27, 2011
Charcot-marie tooth disease has muscle atrophy loss of muscle between finger and thumb, loss of muscle calves, arms, feet ....heredity. Doctors didn't even know what Charco was till I enlightened them.
Muscle Wasting
October 24, 2011
I have the same problem - got it sleeping on the couch and typing. Very helpful. Joe
Muscle Wasting In Both Hands
September 15, 2011
I have wasting of muscles in both hands and arms below elbow for several years. It started with right hand and then left hand. Do you think it is spinal muscular dystrophy or it is cubital tunnel Syndrome..
Claw Finger & Severe Wasting Of Finger Muscle From Surgery?
September 12, 2011
Hi, 2 months ago I had cervical fusion surgery and my ulnar nerve in my elbow repaired after being struck from behind by an 18 wheeler a few months before. When I had the surgery I did not have any major problems with my hand and elbow, just some shooting pains. Since I had the ulnar repair and fusion I have developed a claw finger, severe wasting of the muscles between my thumb and index finger and..
Trapped Ulnar Nerve
September 03, 2011
I have the same issue with my left hand which is my dominant hand, weird thing is I know what caused mine 2 motorcycle crashes 7 months apart at a high speed. I have been complaining to my doctor for 4 years, that my hands are not the same especially after the last crash June 1st, 2008. My middle finger, ring and pinkie were bent after the crash and never straightened..
Did Levaquin Side Effects Cause My Ulnar Nerve Damage?
August 22, 2011
I have the hand atrophy. Both hands. At the time this occurred I had torn rotator cuffs, severe lower back pain and inflamed S.I. joints in my pelvis. I was on Levaquin. A drug known for rotator cuff tears, lower back pain. I'm assuming this is also the cause of my inflamed S.I. joints and my Ulnar nerve damage, hand damage..
Hand Atrophy & Hand Problems After Surgery
August 21, 2011
I had shoulder surgery on my right shoulder and had a shot in the neck to numb the area, or my right side. Since that time after surgery I have had a numb left little finger. I also noticed that between my left thumb and first finger the muscle has disappeared. I have noticeable weakness in my left hand mostly the thumb and forefinger..
My Thumb Has Loss Of Feeling From Cut
August 21, 2011
Well August the 5th,2011 I got a very bad cut on my right hand thumb where you could see the bone and I had to get over 30 stitches to close it up. I took out the stitches on the 13Th of August and the cut was healing..
Numb Pinky, Ring Finger and Palm – Neurologist Wasn't Much Help
August 18, 2011
In June 2011 I was working on the computer and suddenly noticed my left pinky, ring finger, and outside palm were numb. (I'm right handed)I gave it a few days but the feeling did not return. Neurologist said it was the ulnar nerve and did a Nerve Conduction Study and could not pinpoint the source of the problem..
Ulnar Nerve Damage & Acupuncture
August 18, 2011
I'm sorry about your injury. Have you tried acupuncture? David RESPONSE - David, No, I have not tried acupuncture. At the time, I didn't think of it. Nutrition, exercise and avoiding contact with the ulnar nerve seemed to work for me. Tanner
Cubital Tunnel Decompression
June 30, 2011
My husband recently underwent cubital tunnel decompression. He has significant muscle atrophy and I was wondering if there is any way to rebuild the intrinsic muscles that were lost. RESPONSE - Sue, In my case, my doctor told me that my muscle atrophy could not be reversed. Your husbands doctor is the best one to ask for his particular condition. Sorry I don't have a better answer. Best regards, Tanner
Ultra XR Cubital Tunnel Elbow Splint
Numbness & Weakness In Fingers
Monday, June 22, 2011
My left hand side small finger and ring finger cold numb sometimes cramp., weak not enough strong. I'm depressed and frustrated myself. since last may to now what so long. I suspect nerves stuck no blood thru. Don't know what cause from. RESPONSE -Terry, It can be depressing. Not knowing what the cause is and whether it will get better or not adds a lot of worry. The only thing to do is go to a doctor and have it checked out. At least you will have answers. Good luck. Tanner
Numbness & Weakness In Hands
June 06, 2011
My husband as been having numbness and weakness in both hands but so much worse in his left. He had the gastric bypass surgery in Nov and has lost over 100 lbs. so we just assumed his hands just looked skinny due to the weight loss. We went to the doctor to find out why he had the numbness and weakness and the doctor pointed out that his left hand was badly atrophied and looks just like your right hand..
Problem With Small Finger & Ring Finger
June 05, 2011
I have problem in small finger and ring finger. Please give type exercise for ulnar nerve and how to make it strong. thank you. RESPONSE - Sharana, I am sorry but I don't know of any exercises for strengthening the ulnar nerve. If you mean exercises for strengthening you fingers, everything that I did is already listed on the web page. Best regards, Tanner
Muscle Atrophy Treatment For Hand – No Insurance
May 16, 2011
I actually was relieved to a point by this page, my left hand looks just like the picture. Now my dilemma, I have no medical insurance, so could you tell me the shortest route to go now that I know what it is..
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Surgery
May 04, 2011
Will any of the muscle come back in my hand or will it stay skinny even after ulnar nerve entrapment surgery? RESPONSE - Robert, If your hand is like mine and is skinny due to muscle atrophy I would guess that it will stay skinny, but that's really a question for your doctor. Good luck. Tanner
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Caused Weakness & Atrophy In My Hand
May 03, 2011
I have a similar problem from Cubical Tunnel Syndrome. The thing that differs is that the first dorsal inerosseous muscle in my right hand changes size during different times of the day. At times it's looked thin and at other times it thickens out to 2/3 of normal size..
Anklosing Spondiylitis
April 20, 2011
Thank you for your information. That could be my hand. I have been diagnosed with anklosing spondiylitis. I had right shoulder complete replacement and will have the left shoulder done in the near future. Sue
Muscle Atrophy In Hand
April 14, 2011
I have very similar muscle atrophy in my left hand, i.e., wastage of the muscle between the left thumb and the next finger and the same resultant sunken look. I had a Cortisone injection in the fleshy area at the base of the thumb about 6 months ago to cure triggering I was getting in the left thumb. The triggering was cured but the muscle wastage is still there..
My Pinkie Finger Is Numb & Cold
April 07, 2011
I had touched some exposed wires and felt a prick in my palm area near the base of my thumb and a shock through my hand. The soft area of my palm did swell and turn red. It is 4 months since this happened and I am having numbness and cold sensation in my pinkie finger..
Muscle Wasting From Nerve Damage
April 05, 2011
Trying to find out more info about muscle wasting from nerves in the upper/lower arm. I had left carpel tunnel surgery in 12/2006 to clear out emg/nvs test prior to cervical surgery. On 4/2007 had multiple fusion between c/5-c/7 disc with donor bone and titanium plating. All went well with no complications..
Natural Treatment For Nerve Damage
March 27, 2011
The article was so informative and a million thanks. I have my hands just like the ones shown in the picture. I cant even pluck my nails or insert the shirt buttons into its holes. Well I am planning to undergo a natural treatment like ayurvedic massage in India..
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
March 10, 2011
I had the carpal and cubital tunnel surgery done on my right hand and arm last June and august ( had to redo the elbow) I still have loss of use of ring and pinkie finger plus severe atrophy between thumb and first finger also below pinkie on right side of hand - strength in hand and fingers are repairing but fingers are useless in cold weather. Two weeks ago..
Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pinched Nerve In Shoulder
February 07, 2011
Was very interested to read your story as I have had the same experience. Fourteen years ago after surgery to remove an ovarian cyst I experienced a severe migraine whilst in recovery. After that I lost strength in the 'pointer' finger of my left hand - I couldn't spray my deodorant. When I mentioned this to my surgeon he didn't seem to think there was any connection. Over the next seven years the muscle in my left hand wasted away..
Pain And Weakness After Ulnar Nerve Surgery
January 20, 2011
I am writing because I am concerned about resuming normal activities, such as typing which I am now doing left handed. Recently as 2 months ago I had Ulnar Nerve surgery. Before that I had secondary lymphedema. I've been having lymphodem massage and that is helping the swelling, but the pain is still bad and now I cannot hold my fore arm up without it falling..
Muscle Atrophy Exercise – Does It Work?
January 09, 2011
My daughter found your website and passed it along to me as I have exactly the same thing as you. I have very bad lower disc problems and my hand has atrophied to the point of barely being able to use my hand. I do not feel like I have a neck disc problem too badly though. I have lost most of the strength in my right hand..
Ulnar Nerve Injury
January 03, 2011
25-yr right handed driver got laceration just below right elbow 5 years back. For past year he had problem in driving. O/e well healed about 7cm scar on medial side of right elbow, clawing of pinky & ring fingers..
Muscle Atrophy Nerve Damage
December 08, 2010
Are you feeling better now? Did you have the surgery? My father in law is in the exact same situation. We don't know whether he should have surgery. The doctor is telling him to have neck surgery. The doctor is not sure what the cause of the muscle atrophy is..
Worst Ulnar Nerve Test Results
November 15, 2010
I had a fusion in my neck and when I woke up from surgery my left had ( I am left handed) was hurting and numb and tingling, felt weak and just didn't stop. It was right up there with the pain I was having as far as being annoying and hurting. After 1 year of this pain and numbness I had it checked out and an EMG and found that I had the worse "Ulnar nerve results" this doctor, who had done thousands of them, had ever seen..
Numbness In Middle Finger & Ring Finger
May 12, 2010
Well this is me to a T. But I've had the neck surgery a year ago...they tested me for elbow and should pinching after the surgery.. I then exercised and seemed everything was getting better...then bang after a hunting trip it all went down hill...actually worst..


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The US Solar Trade Case Against China, and Chinese Solar Industry Development
In this Content Package you'll find a balanced, fact-based discussion of the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade case against China's solar manufacturers; an exploration of how China's solar industry has grown so big so fast; and a thorough analysis of what might be the consequences – many of them likely unintended – of likely outcomes of this US-China trade case. We trust you will come away with a new sense of how the solar industry got to where it is and where we should go from here – a path that mutually benefits us all.
The anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade case filed in October 2011 by SolarWorld Industries America and six other U.S.-based solar manufacturers followed close on the heels of a very rough two years for U.S. solar manufacturers. After spiking in 2006, prices of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) solar cells and modules plummeted in 2008, falling about 70 percent through 2011.
Gordon Brinser, President of SolarWorld Industries America, says China is to blame. China, he said, has targeted the solar industry for global production and dominance. "Since 2010, employees of at least 12 U.S. solar manufacturing companies – in Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin – have become road kill along China's five-year planning superhighway."
Indeed, China's development in solar manufacturing has been big and fast. In 2001 China produced 1 percent of the world's solar cells and modules. By 2010 it produced nearly half. Today, four of the top 5 solar cell producers are Chinese; three of the five module producers are.
But that meteoric rise to the top does not necessarily mean that the Chinese government has been illegally subsidizing its solar manufacturers. Chinese manufacturers' super-low prices don't necessarily mean they're dumping product below the cost of production. In this report, we aim to sort out facts and well-founded opinions from unfounded opinions and half truths, to discern the role that subsidies have played, and to explore the other factors that might give China's producers a legitimate competitive advantage.
The stakes are high. For one thing, countervailing (anti-subsidy) duties, if high enough, could dramatically affect the solar industry in the U.S. and around the world, as could anti-dumping tariffs. There are potentially severe unintended consequences of any policy action in this case – or inaction, for that matter.
And for another, this case is well-representative of a phenomenon that is happening in many industries: China-based manufacturers are rising at the cost of U.S-based manufacturers. Enforcing World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations, as well as domestic trade laws, is a vital way to ensure that the playing field is level and producers in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and elsewhere are given a fair chance to compete with Chinese producers. But perhaps there are other actions that U.S. policymakers must consider, as well, to ensure that U.S. firms remain productive and innovative through the next century as well.
In this Content Package you'll find a balanced, fact-based discussion of the trade case; an exploration of how China's solar industry has grown so big so fast; and a thorough analysis of what might be the consequences – many of them likely unintended – of likely outcomes of this trade case. We trust you will come away with a new sense of how the industry got to where it is and where we should go from here – a path that mutually benefits us all. Download the full solar manufacturing report now or continue reading highlights below.
Highlights from the report
Section 1 – The facts
The trade case – On October 19, 2011, a group of seven U.S. solar manufacturers, founding members of the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM), filed petitions with the U.S. International Trade Commission and Department of Commerce International Trade Administration seeking relief for the U.S. domestic producers injured by Chinese imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) products.
On March 20, 2012 the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (anti-subsidy) investigation. Suntech Power received a preliminary countervailing duty of 2.90 percent; Trina Solar 4.73 percent; and all other Chinese producers 3.61 percent. Commerce is currently scheduled to make its final determination in June 2012.
On May 17, 2012 the Department of Commerce announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Chinese manufacturers of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells. Suntech Power and Trina Solar were assessed preliminary tariffs of 31.22 and 31.14 percent, respectively. 59 other manufacturers, including JA Solar, Yingli, Hanwha SolarOne, Canadian Solar, LDK Solar, and Jiawei Solar China were assessed a tariff of 31.18 percent (see the full list of anti-dumping duties in the table here). All other Chinese producers received a preliminary tariff of 249.96 percent. The duties will be retroactive to 90 days before the determination. Get more detail on the solar trade case anti-dumping determination.
Section 1.2 – Data on the global solar PV market
Demand – Demand for solar photovoltaic systems is driven largely by the relative price of the electricity produced by those systems compared to electricity generated by other means. Since the early 2000s, on-grid installation of PV systems has grown exponentially (45 percent per year on average between 2003 and 2009), driven almost exclusively by government policies in Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, and the U.S. These policies are designed, in one way or another, to subsidize the cost of solar power so that it is competitive with other on-grid electricity sources.
Through 2010 Germany had 43 percent of the world's cumulative (total) installed solar PV capacity. The United States had 6 percent of the world's total installed capacity and China had just 2 percent. But Germany and Italy's shares of PV installations are shrinking, while China's is growing. Germany's annual demand for solar modules will be just 15 percent of the world's total by 2015, and China's will be 19 percent. Like Germany's, Italy's share of annual installations is expected to fall, while the United States and Japan's will rise.
Supply – Global production of solar photovoltaics has risen dramatically in the last decade – from 371 megawatts in 2001 to more than 24 gigawatts in 2010, an increase of 6,376 percent. In 2001, Japan was the single largest producer of photovoltaics, supplying 46 percent of the world production. By 2010, China was the single largest producer, with 45 percent of the world market. The United States' share fell from 27 percent to 5 percent over the same period. By 2006, China was producing more photovoltaics than the U.S.
Price – The overall global trend in the price of solar cells and modules has historically been downward. Price declines accelerated beginning in 2008. Estimates are that global CSPV module prices declined from about $3.30 per watt in 2008 to about $1.80 per watt at the beginning of 2011 and $1.00 per watt at the end of 2011. The price is projected to fall to $0.74 per watt by 2014.
Five factors determine the price of solar cells and modules, and have driven the general downward trend (save the spike between 2004 and 2008) in prices. Those factors include: 1) Declining prices for inputs, most importantly polysilicon; 2) competition from lower-priced thin film products; 3) waning government incentives and demand subsidies; 4) increasing economies of scale and efficiency improvements (driven by learning and innovation); and 5) oversupply.
Section 1.3 – Who has received subsidies, and how much?
As Melanie Hart, Policy Analyst for Chinese Energy and Climate Policy at the Center for American Progress, points out, subsidy programs are "not necessarily anticompetitive." In fact, "policy assistance is often required to help new technologies compete with existing market alternatives – especially when the existing alternatives such as coal already receive explicit and implicit public subsidies. We have similar green energy programs here in the United States."[1]
U.S. subsidies – The United States offers subsidies that both aim to nurture green energy technologies and to strengthen America's exports. The U.S. Department of Energy's SUNPATH initiative is designed not only to help domestic PV manufacturers commercialize solar technology, but to "restore the United States' position at the forefront of solar manufacturing."[2] And in his 2012 State of the Union address, U.S. President Obama said "I will not cede the wind or solar or battery industry to China or Germany because we refuse to make the same commitment here."
The federal policies that currently support (or have recently supported) the solar industry in the U.S. include the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), 1603 Treasury Program, Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC), Temporary Loan Guarantee Program for Deployment of Renewable Energy, and Department of Energy SunShot. Many U.S. states offer additional support.
China subsidies – Many of the U.S. credits, guarantees, subsidies, and grants to solar manufacturers (as well as consumers and producers of solar power) look quite similar, in fact, to those that China offers. But one tool that the U.S. doesn't employ to promote solar manufacturing, which China does very well, is industrial policy – a very clear and specific strategic national policy that directs (and then promotes) the development of a specific industry. The pinnacle of industrial policy in China is the Five Year Plan. This plan, according to Gordon Brinser, President of SolarWorld Industries America, is one of the key reasons why China's solar manufacturers have grown so big so fast.
It is clear that a number of China's provinces offer support for solar manufacturers above and beyond what is offered at the national level. It's not clear, however, exactly how this support is doled out – and to what extent. Determining the specific mechanisms that the provincial governments use to build the solar industry is "extremely difficult."[3]
Section 1.4 – Who are the players and what are they doing, where?
Of the top fifteen solar cell manufacturers in 2010, six were Chinese companies. Two were American. Of the fifteen solar module manufacturers in 2010, eight were Chinese. One was American.
Solar manufacturing is currently experiencing a global "shakeout" due to difficult global business conditions, stiff competition particularly from Chinese manufacturers, and slowing demand for solar panels.[4] While lower-cost Chinese producers play a significant role in this "shakeout" they are themselves not immune to the other global pressures – notably reduced subsidies in Europe that will likely lead to a reduction in demand (or, at least, demand growth) there.
Section 2 – Why has China's solar industry grown so big so fast?
Section 2.1 – How much has government support fueled industry development?
While it is difficult to parse exactly which companies are receiving what kinds of subsidies from whom in China, it is clear that the Chinese government strongly supports the development of a world-leading solar manufacturing industry there – not least of all by direction in the Five Year Plan.
Section 2.2 – Do Chinese manufacturers have a cost advantage?
18-30 percent cost advantage – Estimates of the cost advantage of top tier Chinese cell and module manufacturers compared to their U.S. counterparts range from about 18 percent to 30 percent. According to GTM Research analyst Shyam Mehta, the cost differential between U.S. and Chinese manufacturers is about 25 to 30 percent in 2012. Rob Wanless, Director of Business Development at SOLON Corporation, said that the cost of solar panels from Chinese manufacturers is about $1 per watt, and $1.20-1.30 per watt from U.S. manufacturers. One executive at a Chinese module manufacturer suggested similarly, that China has about a cost advantage of about $0.20 per watt on modules and about $0.10 per watt on cells.
NREL study grossly misrepresented – In a study that was publicized by many solar-related media outlets, analysts at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted an analysis of cost of solar cell and module production in China and in the U.S. All of the popular reports on the study argued that it demonstrates that Chinese solar manufacturers have a 5 percent cost disadvantage compared to U.S. manufacturers when the cost of shipping from China to the U.S. is included.[5] But that was, in fact, not the conclusion of the study at all.
According to NREL, China's core cost advantage of 18-20 percent in cell manufacturing comes largely from manufacturer scale and vertical integration; the analysts compare a 60 MW plant in the U.S. to a 2,000 MW plant in China. That scale and integration gives China's manufacturers a 10 percent discount on all materials ("due to supplier leverage and captive production strategies") and a 50 percent discount on equipment from Chinese equipment vendors. Labor costs are certainly much lower in China, but labor only makes up about 5-10 percent of the cost of a module, and U.S.-based manufacturers make up for higher labor costs with more highly automated plants.
Section 2.3 – What has been the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) and technology transfer?
The development of some industries in China – integrated circuits and automotives, for example – has been fueled at least in part by foreign invested enterprises. The presence of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) fuels development of China's own industry in a couple of ways, including through technology transfer and the rapid diffusion of know-how.
Foreign invested enterprises have not played that kind of role in the development of China's solar industry, which has largely been homegrown. That's not to say, however, that the transfer of technology and know-how into China has not been a factor; indeed, it has been a critical element in the growth of China's solar manufacturing industry.
Technology transfer from equipment manufacturers and through licensing and research collaboration, and know-how from the Chinese diaspora – In particular, technology transfer from American, German, and Swiss equipment makers has allowed Chinese manufacturers to nearly plug-and-play solar production lines into their factories. Technology transfer through licensing and research collaboration continues to play an important role in innovation within Chinese solar firms. And know-how from the Chinese diaspora has been invaluable as well; many of the top companies' founders and executives first worked at solar firms in other countries and/or studied at solar research facilities outside China.
Section 2.4 – The role of trade credits
Another advantage that China's manufacturers have is the ability to provide what Jigar Shah, President of the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy, calls "trade credits" – more often referred to as vendor financing. Instead of requiring payment from customers before shipping the solar cells or modules, a number of top tier Chinese manufacturers offer 60-day payment windows.
Section 2.5 – The role of Chinese domestic demand
China has not to date been a very large market for solar power installations. But that is clearly changing. In 2010 China's annual installations of CSPV solar was just 3 percent of the world total. But by the end of 2013 analysts expect China's share to have grown to 21 percent. The two most significant drivers of domestic demand for solar power in China are feed-in-tariffs, at both the regional and the national levels, and the national Golden Sun program.
Are Chinese manufacturers gearing up to meet domestic demand? – To put China's installed capacity targets in perspective, consider that total installed capacity for the whole world was just under 40 GW in 2010. China is planning to have that much capacity on its own within the decade. Even given current oversupply of cells and modules, Chinese manufacturers will have to continue producing at very high levels to meet targeted domestic demand there.
Section 3 – What might be the consequences of significant tariffs on Chinese solar PV cells and modules?
Section 3.1 – How might China react?
China could stop its dumping and illegal subsidies –One potential outcome of the preliminary finding that Chinese manufacturers did indeed dump solar cells on the U.S. market is that China could remove its (relatively modest) subsidies and stop dumping. And there is precedent for that kind of outcome.
Chinese manufacturers could retaliate – The U.S. is still an important supplier of polysilicon, as well as CSPV manufacturing equipment. But Chinese manufacturers could ramp up their own production of polysilicon (which they have already begun doing) and turn to Germany and Switzerland to fill the equipment gap – effectively cutting out the U.S. firms that are still competitive in the solar supply chain.
Chinese solar manufacturers could ramp up production in the U.S. – There is a case to be made for locating solar module assembly facilities in the end market. But to avoid the tariffs, Chinese manufacturers would have to locate their cell production facilities in the United States as well. To achieve the kind of scale and vertical integration that allow them to keep costs low, Chinese manufacturers would have to invest huge sums of money in the United States – to essentially recreate the Chinese solar supply chain here. It's not clear that the United States is a large enough market – not yet at least – to warrant that kind of capital investment.
Chinese firms could move manufacturing to Taiwan – A far more likely response to significant (punitive) tariffs would be for Chinese firms to move cell production to Taiwan. In fact, if manufacturing cells in Taiwan would allow Chinese manufacturers to keep their upstream supply chains intact, that could be their best solution. They could then assemble the modules anywhere in the world – in Taiwan, in China, in Mexico, in the end-use country.
Section 3.2 – The net economic effects of tariffs
Effect on sellers, distributors, and installers of solar PV in the U.S. – Punitive tariffs against Chinese cell imports could affect solar PV sellers, distributors, and installers in the U.S. – and the 76,000 Americans they employ – in a number of ways.[6] Most significantly, low-cost cell and module imports from China have dramatically reduced total PV system cost. And low total system cost is critical to the growth of the solar industry given that solar power is still not, in many cases, cost competitive with traditional power sources. So if the imposition of tariffs causes costs to increase (which they probably will, by somewhere around 10 percent), that could cause demand for solar products to decline – and an associated reduction in American jobs in areas like marketing, sales, installation, construction, engineering, and distribution.
In addition to employing more people, those activities outside of cell and module manufacturing create more value for the U.S. economy as well. According to GTM Research, 71 percent of total CSPV system value in 2010 was created domestically.[7] Domestic value creation is particularly high in mounting structures, site preparation, labor, soft costs, and value chain markup for the module distributor and system installer. It is these activities that stand to lose the most if tariffs raise the price of solar panels in the U.S.
Effect on U.S.-based polysilicon producers – The U.S. produces about 25 percent of the world's polysilicon – a key photovoltaic material and the first step in the CSPV value chain.[8] In 2010, U.S. net exports (exports less imports) of polysilicon to the world was almost $2.4 billion, up 125 percent from 2009, and $869 million to China alone. In 2011, net exports of polysilicon to the world was just under $2.3 billion, $673 million to China alone. That's why Rob Wanless, Director of Business Development at SOLON Corporation, said that he's particularly nervous about China retaliating and imposing tariffs on polysilicon imports from the U.S.
Effect on U.S.-based solar equipment manufacturers – The story is essentially the same for U.S. manufacturers of PV capital equipment as for polysilicon producers. In 2010, U.S. net exports (exports less imports) of PV capital equipment to the world was just over $975 million, up 137 percent from 2009, and $761 million to China alone. In 2011, net exports of capital equipment to China was $602 million.[9]
Yet there are some who argue that refraining from assessing tariffs on subsidized and dumped Chinese imports just because China might retaliate and cause losses in the U.S. polysilicon and PV capital equipment industries would be short-sighted. They argue that China will seek to dominate the polysilicon and capital equipment industries just as they have cell and module manufacturing.
There are, broadly, two problems with China's rise in the polysilicon industry. For one, if China's rise takes away production from the U.S. (which is not inevitable) that would represent a further deterioration of the solar manufacturing industry in the U.S. And that would send ripple effects across the economy. Secondly, China's leading solar cell and module manufacturers are equally as innovative as U.S. manufacturers today. But if China develops a monopoly across the solar supply chain, that could drive out innovation – which is still critical to reach grid parity (where the unsubsidized price of solar power equals the price of power generated by coal or natural gas).
Effect on the growth of solar power as an alternative energy source – Adam Hersh, Economist at the Center for American Progress, argued that if Chinese producers have an unfair advantage it will undermine the world's transition to renewable energy as a source of power. Others argue that imposing tariffs on China's low-cost solar products will raise the price of solar systems dramatically enough to curb demand for them. Low total system cost is critical to the growth of the solar industry given that solar power is still not, in many cases, cost competitive with traditional power sources. So if the imposition of tariffs causes costs to increase, that could cause demand for solar products to decline – and slow the transition to solar energy as an alternative power source.
Section 4 – Moving forward
Irrespective of the magnitude of countervailing and anti-dumping duties, U.S. solar manufacturers will still struggle with the difficulties that have plagued them the past several years. Chinese manufacturers will still have the scale, the vertical integration, the discounted materials and equipment, and the low labor costs that allow them to sell cells for significantly less than their American competitors – even accounting for the higher cost that will likely be associated with manufacturing cells outside of China. And they will still have the significant support of the Chinese government's industrial policy.
According to Shyam Mehta, Senior Analyst at GTM Research, Western and Japanese crystalline silicon manufacturers will never beat China at the CSPV game because China has such lower costs. For non-Chinese companies, he said, the future lies in either differentiated technology or a new business model. Others suggest that the U.S. develop an industrial policy. "U.S. incentives can level the playing field. The scale of Chinese incentives dwarf U.S. efforts. Access to capital is a critical compliment to the United States' capacity to innovate."[10] Speaking at the Conference on the Renaissance of American Manufacturing, Gordon Brinser, President of SolarWorld Industries America, said that the U.S. must respond more quickly when there is evidence that China is violating international or domestic trade laws.
These are all steps that could help – the U.S. should help its manufacturers and enforce international and domestic trade laws. But it's important to realize, as this report and the preliminary countervailing duty from the Department of Commerce have made clear, that China's top tier solar cell and module manufacturers are highly competitive for many more reasons than having received subsidies on the order of 3-5 percent.
[1] Melanie Hart. Shining a Light on U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation. Center for American Progress, Feb. 2011: Print.
[2] SEMI North American PV Advisory Committee, Manufacturing Solar Photovoltaic Products in the United States (Washington: SEMI North American PV Advisory Committee, 2012)
[3] Melanie Hart. Shining a Light on U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation. Center for American Progress, Feb. 2011: Print.
[4] Michaela D. Platzer. Congressional Research Service. U.S. Solar Manufacturing: Industry Trends, Global Competition, Federal Support. Washington: Congressional Research Service, 2012. Print.
[5] See, for example, CleanTechnica and the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing
[6] National Solar Jobs Census 2011
[7] GTM Research. U.S. Solar Energy Trade Assessment 2011: Trade Flows and Domestic Content for Solar Energy-Related Goods and Services in the United States. Washington: GTM, 2011. Web. 2012.
[8] ibid.
[9] ibid.
[10] Alan Goodrich, Ted James and Michael Woodhouse. Solar PV Manufacturing Cost Analysis: U.S. Competitiveness in a Global Industry, Power Point Presentation, Stanford University: Precourt Institute for Energy, 10 Oct. 2011.
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Man this looks great, doesn't it? (see the transparent hiding effect)
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Ditching Idea #1, Trying Idea #2
Out of the game ideas I got, I tried prototyping one (tactical battle / army building game) but somehow the idea doesn't feel so good on computer screen. When you are having some physical cards in your hand, and making choices – it's a different feeling doing it on screen and the computer version has the problem of evolving into a fast clicking experience.
I decided to ditch the first idea and see what the I could bake from the co-op stealth idea. Interestingly, yesterday's blog post about the C64 Bruce Lee game animation somehow made me think that I could use similar art in my game. In fact, that would solve the budget issue quite easily (me thinks that sort of art is much cheaper to do than – well – many other type of art).
Also, I keep thinking how I want that co-op experience – it's what I like in games. Therefore I'm going to do some prototyping for 2 player (online multiplayer) stealth game. It's my aim to make stuff work so that you really need to cooperate with the other to solve the levels.
I started thinking if I should use some existing multiplayer engine but I decided to ditch that idea for now. I'll just pick something I know and will do some simple prototyping with BlitzMax.
Also, going to try either drawing some art on my own.
We'll see what comes out of this.
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Social Games Without Social Responsibility?
Saw this article on twitter and indiegamer about social responsibility – Cultivated Play: Farmville.
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The secret to Farmville's popularity is neither gameplay nor aesthetics. Farmville is popular because in entangles users in a web of social obligations. When users log into Facebook, they are reminded that their neighbors have sent them gifts, posted bonuses on their walls, and helped with each others' farms. In turn, they are obligated to return the courtesies. As the French sociologist Marcel Mauss tells us, gifts are never free: they bind the giver and receiver in a loop of reciprocity. It is rude to refuse a gift, and ruder still to not return the kindness.[11] We play Farmville, then, because we are trying to be good to one another. We play Farmville because we are polite, cultivated people.
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Can You Concentrate? (I Mean Really, Really Concentrate So Well That's It Annoying)
I can.
I'm sort of the Master of the Universe when it comes to concentration. It's like sinking into a vampire daytime sleep type of trance.
Here's some examples:
- I can sleep on sofa while radio or tv or other apparatuses are on.
- I can read Donald Duck comic books while eating and totally sink into trance where nobody can wake me up. After series of questions I just say "Huh? Did you ask something?"
- I can stare computer screen – and code 110% well – without realizing that somebody just cleaned the room*.
Only a cold, wet dog rhinarium touching my calf can wake me up.
This might be annoying to others (who might have something to ask from me)… but at least there's some benefits on the "getting stuff done" side.
How's your concentration?
* I can concentrate pretty well as long as they keep the vacuum cleaner far, far away.
I'm a Hoarder
When I wanted to learn about the Unity game engine, I hoarded everything possible about it, as fast as I could get (out of pure curiosity and for fun). I read tons of tutorials, forums stuff, tested some Unity games, even read one book about development, tried some things on my own. I think all this happened in a very short time period (talking about weeks) while doing some other stuff.
This is the same when I get interested about some computer (or board) game. I read tons of reviews online, print some to read them offline. Check videos… all in a very short time period.
I'm like that: when I want to learn new things, I want to get tons of information and absorb everything possible as soon as possible.
The good side of course is that, when I'm really motivated to learn something new I can get the basics pretty quick. The bad side on the other hand…
Well, hmm. I think there's no bad sides. Not when hoarding stays in a sensible level.
It's good to be a hoarder.
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Damn You Wrist
My mouse hand wrist is feeling slightly ill. Jinxed. Bad.
I remember when I was like 15 or so (and had been coding a tool that would predict ice hockey results) I got this sore wrist. I think I had to support the wrist with other hand (heh) in order to being able to code.
Over a decade later, I'm giving in.
I'll simply stop using the mouse for the evening. Tomorrow it'll be better. Less jinxed. Good.
What Are Social Games? #socialgames
I asked: Aki Järvinen (Finnish game researcher) about social games:
@aquito what's the difference between "online multiplayer game" and a "social game"?
His reply was:
@gameproducer No definitive difference but leveraging a pre-existing network of friends on a social platform for play differentiates 'SGs'
For more definitions, see yesterday's blog post defining social games. Don't forget to check the comments too.
Defining #SocialGames = Crap That You Use to Spam Your "Friends"?
I really, truly, madly, deeply would like to know what a "social game" is. One definition I saw was something like:
social games = crap that you use to spam your "friends"
I've also heard this:
social game = boooooooring
social game = facebook + "grow the snowball" gameplay
And then something like these:
social games = games that promote player cooperation and has viral aspects to help players to network with other players and their friends.
But, these aren't really good definitions. For example, by the last definition, NHL '10 could be considered a social game: it has clubs, team searches, friends lists, and definitely cooperation and collaboration (in case you want to win games). It has tons of the elements of a social game (maybe it is a social game then).
What about World of Warcraft?
It's been here for 7 million years already and it was considered as a "massively multiplayer online" game. Nobody said in 2004 how WoW is a "social game". WoW like has every single element of a social game me thinks.
I don't know how these "social games" differ from "online multiplayer games", and would very much like to hear somebody to explain this in very simple terms.
What are these "social games"?
P.S. I Aki Järvinen about this, maybe we'll get a reply from him.
Picking Some Thing
Recently, I wrote about engine stuff and was pondering which engine to use. Whether I should do multiplayer and also added something about mmo, in addition for thinking of finding an artist and so on.
Meanwhile, I was doing some brainstorming for game ideas and preparing the design in my head.
I got to a point where I wanted to code something (after some basic "I try play part of the game using sheet of paper and a pen") and decided to simply pick BlitzMax for the prototype and go forward. At this point I don't know what platform I will use, but I'm familiar with Bmax so it was a pretty good thing to pick for some prototyping.
This might seem like a pretty obvious ("for prototypes, pick some tool you are familiar with") but sometimes obvious things go unnoticed… because they are so obvious.
For me this somewhat works and I've encountered certain game design challenges, which has taken me back to poo walks and some pen & paper sketching (it's so much faster to write & try some ideas on paper compared to coding them).
And the best part is that I feel no pressures from anywhere: I'm enjoying this whole thing, having fun, and have a feeling that I'm onto something good here.


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