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by DrewAlan
Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: Leroy -- FYI
Replies: 5
Views: 1709

Re: Leroy -- FYI

I have been friends with Leroy for more than 40 years. Sadly, it is true that he has dementia that progressed over the past 10 years to the point where he has had to be placed in an assisted living facility. He has no phone nor access to a computer or internet. So, no sense in emailing or trying to ...
by DrewAlan
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 7866

Re: Light collecting

I used two mini-LED entolights from Entoquip, along with two SIKON model N5 portable power banks, in Panama last May-June (2 independent setups). Unfortunately, the rains had not yet started, so the collecting was a bit bleak, but the lights worked GREAT!! They were exceedingly portable which allowe...
by DrewAlan
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: USA Insect Drawers
Replies: 15
Views: 25696

Re: USA Insect Drawers

I, too, have dealt with them and found them exceedingly helpful. The quality of the products I have familiarity with (drawers, unit trays) is excellent. I truly hope they manage to continue to grow with time.

Drew
by DrewAlan
Wed Aug 24, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Research grants wasted by universities?
Replies: 12
Views: 1982

Re: Research grants wasted by universities?

No, that is not quite how it works. When I apply for a grant, say, for a hundred thousand dollars, the university adds an additional 55% for overhead costs. Thus, the granting agency has to pay $155,000 to the university, out of which I get my $100,000. The university does not take money out of the ...
by DrewAlan
Wed May 25, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: Presentation
Replies: 51
Views: 25049

Re: Presentation

Hello, everyone. My name is Drew and I have been a member here for many years, going back to the days of Clark. I read the forums every day but almost never post, so I very much thank all who contribute and help to make this site possible. I am a carabid beetle collector from Mississippi, USA. I hav...