From here (http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Government-...-Power-667241/) ---Quote--- The LHC "will initially run at an energy of 3.5 TeV per beam when it starts up in November this year," the organization said in a news release ... The LHC will run at 3.5 TeV per beam until a significant data sample has been collected and the operations team has gained experience in running the machine. Thereafter, with the benefit of that experience, the energy will be taken towards 5 TeV per beam. At the end of 2010, the LHC will be run with lead ions for the first time. After that, the LHC will shut down and work will begin on moving the machine towards 7 TeV per beam. ---End Quote--- So, half power throughout 2010, then start moving up. I guess that means the first black holes will start being created - ohhh, say around 2012. Do you reckon anybody'll say anything ???? :whistle::)