Cisco Packet Tracer

Packet Tracer is a cross-platform visual simulation tool designed by Cisco Systems that allows users to create network topologies and imitate modern computer networks. The software allows users to simulate the configuration of Cisco routers and switches using a simulated command line interface. Packet Tracer makes use of a drag and drop user interface, allowing users to add and remove simulated network devices as they see fit. The software is mainly focused towards Certified Cisco Network Associate Academy students as an educational tool for helping them learn fundamental CCNA concepts. 

Packet Tracer requires authentication with your NetAcad.com login and password when you first use it and for each new OS login session.

German Combined Heat Power CHP Electricity Generation from Natural Gas

I first saw this electricity generation method in the video below.  Now I understand how Germany is going to eliminate its nuclear generation plants.  Russian gas and German engineering.

 German energy company Lichtblick has teamed up with Volkswagen on a project to install 100,000 miniature gas power plants in people's homes over the next year. ( 2009 announcement ) 

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