Re: [Biofuel] The History of U.S.Torture

2006-12-28 Thread Doug Foskey
This is incredibly frightening. We Australians have a citizen (even if he may be guilty of a crime: even perhaps his own stupidity) who is held in Guantanamo Bay. Our Government, led by an ultra-conservative refuses to let David Hicks be tried under Australian law, but lets him remain as the

Re: [Biofuel] permanent magnet alternators

2006-12-08 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, to my mind, a car alternator will rev about 2-4 times the engine revs. The size of the alternator pulley is about 50mm the crank pulley is 100-125mm. This gives 2+. A car alternator will rev fairly high, because the rotor diameter is only small: about 80mm from guess. Usually the slower

Re: [Biofuel] FDA sued over mercury in medicines

2006-11-14 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, the more I hear about the 'FREE' Trade agreement our illustrious PM organised with the yanks, the more I have to agree with you. We did not get as good a deal as the Mexicans or Canadians! ( they are complaining). Once we get a 'real' Australian Government in power, at least we can tear

Re: [Biofuel] Refrig. Compressor as a Vacuum Pump

2006-11-07 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, I was using an old medical vac pump, had issues with lube. You can draw the vacuum via a catch container, then introduce some drops of oil after the catch bottle (ie with a T piece in the line, a feed of oil with a needle valve so it can be adjusted.Oil feed between the catch container,

Re: [Biofuel] Major Problems Of Surviving Peak Oil

2006-10-27 Thread Doug Foskey
I have not read this article, but I was wondering if Yellowstone may be affected by globall warming? It would be catastrophic for the world if a few degrees warmer environment made Yellowstone more active. regards Doug (from the down side of the planet) On Saturday 28 October 2006 6:36, MK

Re: [Biofuel] Answer to Energy Crisis? Waste Not, Want Not

2006-10-27 Thread Doug Foskey
The early (heavy) CFLs were a non-semiconductor design, which took some time to come to full output. The newer electronic ones may use a higher frequency, which increases efficiency. They definitely start much faster. I have had failures on some electronic ones, due to transients on our power

Re: [Biofuel] The Weather Makers

2006-10-14 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, Tim Flannery is great. I have been watching a story (on TV) about Tim Flannery going down the Darling river, then down the Murray River. Very eye-opening. The Darling is now so dry that it barely runs. (This is a river that a century ago (ie 1800's) had Paddle steamers travelling up to

Re: [Biofuel] Glow, River, Glow: Radioactive Leaks and Plumbers at Hanford

2006-10-04 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, do you define this as recycling? or getting your own back.. And to all the US citizens, I express my condolences about the spate of recent shootings in US Schools. Now why do we not have issues like this in Australia?? regards Doug On Wednesday 04 October 2006 1:18, Keith Addison

Re: [Biofuel] Closing Down the Garden

2006-10-01 Thread Doug Foskey
Dosen't it make the milk taste in the morning?? regards (TIC) Doug On Monday 02 October 2006 12:22, robert and benita rabello wrote: Fred Finch wrote: Did you show your guests the most personal way to apply your organic compost enhancement liquid? No. I am discreet about it. (I use a

Re: [Biofuel] amazing himalayan salt

2006-09-29 Thread Doug Foskey
thanks, regards doug On Tuesday 26 September 2006 11:08, leo bunyan wrote: Doug swiss chard is available here in oz thru the more alternative seed networks like eden seeds or diggers seeds Leo ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] amazing himalayan salt

2006-09-26 Thread Doug Foskey
Noted. Here in Australia, Spinach Silver Beet are considered the same. Like my US fellow listers, I need to remember this is an international list. I should have said In Australia I wonder if Swiss chard is available in Australia? Does it have an Asian name? We eat many Asian vegetables

Re: [Biofuel] amazing himalayan salt

2006-09-25 Thread Doug Foskey
Spinach (basically, as I think there may be different varieties)didn't know yer could smoke it! (Maybe Pop-Eye actually put it in his pipe!) regards Doug On Monday 25 September 2006 5:21, D. Mindock wrote: Wow, now that is funny. Um, what is Silver Beet? asks this here gringo former

Re: [Biofuel] WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ON SEPT 11

2006-09-25 Thread Doug Foskey
Hey people, I do not want to make a real issue of complaining BUT. I really think the 11 Sept has been done to overdone The mechanics of the building collapse, or even the day (which I read somewhere was a Jewish holiday anyway, otherwise the death toll would have been higher) is

Re: [Biofuel] Bring loaded firearms aboard

2006-09-21 Thread Doug Foskey
I feel I really need to give the Australian Perspective on this: I have to disagree with Chip. I was raised around the premise that guns are unnecessary. I live in Australia where we have had gun removal legislation for many years. I have never felt the need to own a gun, I do not know

Re: [Biofuel] Ranchers Decry Grass-Fed Beef Rule Plan

2006-09-20 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, here in Australia, very little beef is grain fed on feedlots. The majority is grazed on open grassland. The beef is outside all year, because it is warm enough all year. regards Doug On Tuesday 19 September 2006 5:48, D. Mindock wrote: More hanky panky from a gov agency that protects

Re: [Biofuel] was..Bring loaded firearms aboard

2006-09-20 Thread Doug Foskey
.more likely a conservative blammer! regards D On Wednesday 20 September 2006 5:51, AltEnergyNetwork wrote: Yes, I can imagine 2 passengers having a few drinks, then getting in to an arguement about something. One of them politely asks a flight attendant for a few rounds to take out the

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: The Great Bird Flu HOAX...please read and passalong

2006-09-15 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, I buy chicken Frames for my pets. These are chicken carcases with all the meaty bits trimmed off (but still leaving plenty of meat). I break the frame into 3 pieces: neck top backbone, lower backbone, ribcage. I feed my average size dog 2 pieces a day, + kitchen scraps. The frames

Re: [Biofuel] overly sensitive etc

2006-09-15 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, I knew a Mensa member once. I was smarter than him: I didn't join! (ie I fully agree with you) regards Doug PS: I thought I was real smart when I got a good score on a web based IQ test. My son did the same test, got about 5 points more than I. Consequently, I never mention Intelligence

Re: [Biofuel] Old Peugeots

2006-08-14 Thread Doug Foskey
Actually driving a 1994 Pug 405 I can answer a bit: Hoses etc should be OK. The Injector pump will eventually fail if it has not been reconditioned already. I doubt the pump would be original, because the low sulphur fuels also kills seals. Even if the pump leaks it will give plenty of warning.

Re: [Biofuel] Don't Become a Scientist!

2006-08-14 Thread Doug Foskey
I also see some evidence of this in Australia. I work in a hospital, maintaining Medical eqpt. My Biomedical engineer (whose job is to make sure everything is kept within standards, perform risk analysis) is not even proficient at shuffling papers! My son is studying science. He will

Re: [Biofuel] Why genetic engineering is dangerous

2006-08-07 Thread Doug Foskey
On Monday 07 August 2006 8:39, Guag Meister wrote: I tend to agree with you. Imagine a simple molecule such as caused Thalidomide. Even worse imagine a molecule that affected a gene contained in a single racial type. (Maybe we should start looking for a distinct gene in crooked pollies! ..known

Re: [Biofuel] Check your Beliefs

2006-07-23 Thread Doug Foskey
This seems to match my thoughts as well. I have held back because I feel I cannot take sides in this conflict. I really feel for the Palestinians. I also really feel for the minority of Israelis who would like peace with the Arab states. I hope for all our sakes that a peaceful resolution is

Re: [Biofuel] To Grid or Not to Grid?

2006-07-18 Thread Doug Foskey
As an option, why not consider buying power off your neighbour (in lieu of running a diesel genset), cabling the system permanently underground, and using an off-grid system to supplement. This way, in periods of clouds, you could charge off the grid, and use the grid connection for low power

Re: [Biofuel] The Ethics of Eating Meat: A Radical View

2006-06-15 Thread Doug Foskey
We have a local shrub also (little man trying to be like ( liked) by George...) There is some GM in Aust, but it seems not to have a toe-hold. I was wondering, with our govt signing the US FTA (Free (as in not...) Trade Agreement) if the EPA laws that have been watered in the US will be

Re: [Biofuel] The Ethics of Eating Meat: A Radical View

2006-06-15 Thread Doug Foskey
so we just deciced best we let them in. The same is going to happen with GM Pity Leo Doug Foskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a local shrub also (little man trying to be like ( liked) by George...) There is some GM in Aust, but it seems not to have a toe-hold. I was wondering

Re: [Biofuel] Help with graphics

2006-06-14 Thread Doug Foskey
Actually, the web tools, web servers are one of Linux's strengths. Google is the largest network of Linux computers in the world. Servers, Internet are Linux domains. The desktop is currently its (perceived) weakness. The reality is completely different (ie Linux is great on the desktop:

Re: [Biofuel] The Ethics of Eating Meat: A Radical View

2006-06-14 Thread Doug Foskey
On Wednesday 14 June 2006 6:36, Chris Lloyd wrote: Save the animals and stop wasting water by using it for irrigation, legalize murder and encourage cannibalism. Problem solved, how's that for radical? Chris. the fattest, juiciest ones come from southern N America! (But for the

Re: [Biofuel] Help with graphics

2006-06-12 Thread Doug Foskey
Keith, I have to agree with you that Linux is possibly not yet for every desktop. I have used Linux for 6 years now. It has a tremendous support network (much better than its commercial competitors.) There are some jobs that are handled differently to the M$ product, unfortunately it is a

Re: [Biofuel] an apology

2006-06-05 Thread Doug Foskey
At times we all go through periods of stress or depression. On another (motorcycle) list I am on, we had a member suicide. Looking back now I can see the pain this particular person went through. It is incredibly difficult to reach people through the net to help them, and the geographical

Re: [Biofuel] Water: a commodity or a fundamental human right?

2006-06-05 Thread Doug Foskey
That would be the last gasp regards Doug On Monday 05 June 2006 11:08, Mike Weaver wrote: Next they'll be charging us for air... Keith Addison wrote: 12 percent of the world's population uses 85 percent of its water, and these 12 percent do not live in the Third World. Same as

Re: [Biofuel] more goofy questions

2006-06-02 Thread Doug Foskey
I hope you don't mean now?? Surely you can wait.(LOL) Doug On Friday 02 June 2006 10:27, John Beale wrote: I'd like to try some heat-assisted catalytic reformation of Keith -- if for no other reason than the irony of a biofuels list owner being made into biodiesel. -John On Jun 1,

Re: [Biofuel] Are your free plans being sold on eBay?

2006-05-18 Thread Doug Foskey
There is another way... If we all send 'questions' giving the website address of JTF, asking if the information adds to what is on the site for free? - Then we point people who read the feedback to our site, perhaps derail some of his sales. Eventually he may get the message. Also do we have

[Biofuel] Rod Barton interview on ABC 7:30 Report ABC, Australia (today)

2006-05-11 Thread Doug Foskey
Keith ( listers), I just saw an interview of Rod Barton, an ex- Intelligence analyst in Australia. He has just released a book on the fiasco of the WMD in Iraq. I recommend following the story up. regards Doug ___ Biofuel mailing list

Re: [Biofuel] Torture and/or Nuking Iran -- was Re: Poll in favor

2006-05-10 Thread Doug Foskey
I think the discussions such as we have are one reason the Mega-corporations wish to control the Internet. Once you have control, it is easy to censor unwanted discussions. The main thing we can do, as a group individually is discuss the issues. This was one of the tenets of Robert Theobold

Re: [Biofuel] Sweet catalyst continuous processes

2006-05-07 Thread Doug Foskey
For chemical feed, have a look at some of the Medical Infusion Pumps: they will feed up to about 1L/min. The Gemini pumps are now becoming superceeded, so may be worth looking for (These are the ubiquitous Blue box pump that were seen in Hospital scenes on TV). These could be good for injecting

[Biofuel] Get well Hakan,

2006-05-07 Thread Doug Foskey
Hakan, I hope you are feeling better. You are one of the stalwarts of the list. I always look forward to your postings. regards Doug On Monday 08 May 2006 1:08, Hakan Falk wrote: Gustl, You are absolutely right, I remember that you were not alone and you had strong support from me among

Re: [Biofuel] Thoughts on the Bush Admninistation

2006-04-20 Thread Doug Foskey
Wow, what can I say! I think there may be a few that think your idea of the world is simplistic. I know that I am one that does not agree with our (Australian) government being involved in the Iraq war. I am also of the opinion that if there was reasonable equity in the world, there would be

Re: [Biofuel] Gardening and Tires

2006-04-11 Thread Doug Foskey
1: In Australia, pallets are chipped (then the nails etc are sorted recycled) The chips go to mulch, etc. 2: Tractor tyres, with the sidewall cut out would make a good bed. (Use a pointy carving knife to cut the walls out- do not tell the wife! Women just do not understand! (TIC)) Lay

Re: [Biofuel] the end of big biodiesel?

2006-04-05 Thread Doug Foskey
So why is no-one doing this already? There must be some underutilised refineries around? regards Doug On Thursday 06 April 2006 3:59, bob allen wrote: I heard a presentation from a researcher at NREL (Pachecko?)at a biomass conference in Little Rock, Arkansas last week. He basically

Re: [Biofuel] peas to ethanol

2006-04-01 Thread Doug Foskey
New company: Bees peas?? (TIC) regards D On Sunday 02 April 2006 3:46, AltEnergyNetwork wrote: Hi all, This all sounds interesting but if they keep using food plants to convert to ethanol we could have another real problem with food being diverted for fuel production. Farmers are already

Re: [Biofuel] Crower six-stroke engine

2006-03-25 Thread Doug Foskey
This sounds like the combustion cycle used in the Toyota Prius engine. I remember it being called something else regards Doug On Saturday 25 March 2006 4:22, robert luis rabello wrote: Michael Redler wrote: News: Hot rod engineer makes six-stroke engine 17 Mar 06 15:14 Bruce

Re: [Biofuel] HELPFUL CREDIT INFO

2006-03-21 Thread Doug Foskey
On the subject of Pin #s, do not use a number the thief can obtain or guess (so no spouses birthday!) Personally, I calculate using an algorithm (ie formulae) my pin from the information on the card. This way I can have a different number on each card, but never forget! (It must be easy to

Re: [Biofuel] [off topic]Autopsy: No Arabs on Flight 77

2006-03-14 Thread Doug Foskey
No, sorry I cannot abide by this at all. You are misrepresenting Kangaroos, and there are no Marxists left in Australia since our illustrious PM, John Howard (affectionately named the Shrub, as he is definitely a small bush) made anything approaching leftist ideals illegal! regards Doug On

Re: [Biofuel] [solar-ac] new highly efficient solar powertechnology?

2006-02-18 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, a quick note on Semiconductor failure: Long term semiconductors failure can be due to contamination of the Semiconductor junction. This is caused in normal ICs by leakage around the legs of the semiconductors. Ceramic ICs are better than cheap plastic ICs in this regard (which is why

Re: [Biofuel] The Anglo-American War of Terror

2005-12-27 Thread Doug Foskey
_ From: Doug Foskey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 18:28:48 -0300 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] The Anglo-American War of Terror And in Australia we call our (/) illustrious PM 'the shrub' as in 'a little bush'. Unfortunately for we Aussies, our

Re: [Biofuel] The Anglo-American War of Terror

2005-12-27 Thread Doug Foskey
is considered of Interest to someone. Oh, someone is at the door... fred On 12/27/05, Doug Foskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Possibly its a daisy chain?? (Whose up whose, who'se not paying!) D On Tuesday 27 December 2005 9:40, Tom Irwin wrote: My goodness thereĀ“s an awful lot of puppets

Re: [Biofuel] The Anglo-American War of Terror

2005-12-26 Thread Doug Foskey
And in Australia we call our (/) illustrious PM 'the shrub' as in 'a little bush'. Unfortunately for we Aussies, our PM does not have much left to learn from Georgie: we now have Sedition laws, un-needded anti- bad guys legislation, 'workplace reform' that is all about making it easier for the

Re: [Biofuel] Disposal of glycerine...burning

2005-11-28 Thread Doug Foskey
Suggest carpet tubes (about 60mm diameter fairly thick) from the centre of rolls of carpet. regards Doug On Tuesday 29 November 2005 12:55, Fred Finch wrote: Hi Mike, I make logs with sawdust apacked in a milk carton. If you have a fire that burns hot it will last between 1 to 3 hours.

Re: [Biofuel] Exclusive: Bush Plot To Bomb His Arab Ally

2005-11-25 Thread Doug Foskey
Even if it was turned into a toothpick! regards Doug On Friday 25 November 2005 10:26, Kenji James Fuse wrote: My lips ain't touching that bush... On Thu, 24 Nov 2005, Ken Riznyk wrote: Will somebody please give this man a blowjob so we can impeach him. --- Appal Energy [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] modified sine and sine wave inverters

2005-11-22 Thread Doug Foskey
Modified sine: stepped generation of approximate sine wave. The issue is that modified sine generates transients that interfere with some attached equipment power supplies (an example being in the medical field: Baxter Colleague infusion pumps overheat their power supplies on modified sine wave

Re: [Biofuel] Peugeot 1981 505 S TD Mechanical info please

2005-11-19 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, the Haynes are good except for the inaccuracies! I would also suggest some of the Owners groups: AussieFrogs is an Australian one, there is some useful info in the ACT Peugeot club site (Australian Capital Territory P Club) There are some aftermarket parts suppliers that have much

Re: [Biofuel] Household electricity consumption questions, remarks,

2005-11-19 Thread Doug Foskey
On Sunday 20 November 2005 5:28, Michael Nehring wrote: Hi, there is a project to make a solid state controller to use a chest type freezer as a frig. Works well apparently... (google ata: Alternative energy assoc in Melbourne, Victoria Australia for details of kit.) regards Doug Hi all, In

Re: [Biofuel] A new website

2005-10-29 Thread Doug Foskey
Wrong! Try a live CD (I would suggest Mepis, which is downloadable using M$ wonderful system if you wish, from a link given on Mepis.org, ). This will load off the CD drive, run on your computer. It will not affect the harddisc unless you tell it to. If you do try this, I think you will see

Re: [Biofuel] Still looking for a cheap TEFC motor

2005-10-27 Thread Doug Foskey
Generally pump motors are 2 pole: meaning they spin twice as fast as 4 pole motors, hence half the torque. Washing machine motors are usually 4 pole. regards Doug On Thursday 27 October 2005 3:49, Ken Dunn wrote: On 10/26/05, Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Totally Enclosed Fan

Re: [Biofuel] A new website

2005-10-27 Thread Doug Foskey
web pages open at once in Linux - try that on the other system!) regards Doug On Wednesday 26 October 2005 10:16, Rafal Szczesniak wrote: On Wed, Oct 26, 2005 at 04:54:01PM +1000, Doug Foskey wrote: Good reason to go Linux. It doesn't really matter. If one of your addresses is publicly

Re: [Biofuel] A new website

2005-10-27 Thread Doug Foskey
Rafal, congratulations on being part of the Samba team! I am constantly amazed how many Biodiesel list members are involved with Open Source software. A comment to others on Linux: there is now a move by the major Linux developers to standardise the way that Linux is seen by programs, so the

Re: [Biofuel] lye supply

2005-10-27 Thread Doug Foskey
This sounds like an outright lye!! regards Doug On Thursday 27 October 2005 3:17, Jason and Katie wrote: my name is now officially people Hi all, I cleared this with Keith, so please be advised it is NOT an ad. ___ Biofuel mailing list

Re: [Biofuel] A new website

2005-10-26 Thread Doug Foskey
Good reason to go Linux. regards Doug On Wednesday 26 October 2005 9:20, Rafal Szczesniak wrote: On Mon, Oct 24, 2005 at 08:49:14AM -0600, Zeke Yewdall wrote: Huh? On 10/23/05, midori [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Content-Type: application/octet-stream; name=post[1].htm

Re: [Biofuel] Peugeot 1981 505 S TD Mechanical info please

2005-10-20 Thread Doug Foskey
a white marker pen! (mark the hoses etc with dots or a character if there is room) The other trick is to put the small parts in paper bags, that are marked with location. (This works well for things like injector pumps, or gearboxes that have shims, etc.) regards Doug. On Thursday 20 October

Re: [Biofuel] Peugeot 505 four cylinder turbo charged diesel

2005-10-18 Thread Doug Foskey
Brian, most of the CD mans are pdfs. Just print the relevant pages for the job in hand. regards Doug On Monday 10 October 2005 10:59, Brian Rodgers wrote: Very good idea thanks Doug. On 10/9/05, Doug Foskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Search on the web: you may be lucky. The Haynes

Re: [Biofuel] try linux

2005-10-18 Thread Doug Foskey
Another good Live CD is Mepis. I have been using Mepis for about 2 years it is great: easy to set up, will run on old(er) hardware, is Debian based, so good support for updating, etc. Also loads easily on the Harddisc when you decide you like it. regards Doug On Saturday 15 October 2005

Re: [Biofuel] Peugeot 505 four cylinder turbo charged diesel

2005-10-09 Thread Doug Foskey
Search on the web: you may be lucky. The Haynes manualwould be available from book suppliers (but there are some inaccuracies in Haynes manuals: but they are better than nothing!) There is also a seller on ebay selling CDs of manuals: there could be one available there (UK supplier) regards

Re: [Biofuel] Peugeot 505 four cylinder turbo charged

2005-10-08 Thread Doug Foskey
Another source of parts for the Peugeot diesel motors is from the Indian Utility vehicles: some of these use Peugeot Motors, may be imported to the US?? From experience of Peugeot diesels, if properly maintained, they will last well over 300 000 kms before requiring rebuilding. (The 405

Re: [Biofuel] Peugeot 505 four cylinder turbo charged diesel

2005-10-07 Thread Doug Foskey
There ia an Australian Peugeot (and other French cars) list: Aussiefrogs I suggest you consider joining, as there are some very knowledgeable buffs on the list. regards Doug (Peugeot 405SRDT: great car!) On Saturday 08 October 2005 3:12, Keith Addison wrote: October 7, 2005 Hi everyone

Re: [Biofuel] Biodiesel processing Equipment

2005-10-05 Thread Doug Foskey
Sounds good. Long as the cost is OK. regards Doug On Wednesday 05 October 2005 8:31, Rob Perisic wrote: Hey guys, My name is Rob and I'm located in Perth, Western Australia. I'm very much a newbie to DIY Biodiesel processing but am very eager to collect the necessary equipment and materials

Re: [Biofuel] turbocharged vs supercharged diesels

2005-09-30 Thread Doug Foskey
But what about the Brown-Boveri 'Supercharger'?? It uses the gas movement of the exhaust to 'supercharge' the inlet charge. I had one of these fitted (standard) to a Mazda 626 Diesel. They were amazing: great grunt down low: exactly where you need it. (I could go around a tight round-a-bout in

Re: [Biofuel] Linux, virii and Microsoft

2005-09-13 Thread Doug Foskey
Hey, people: I was not really serious! I know there are a lot of Linux ( BSD) users on the list. I guess in the next few years there will be a lot more regards Doug On Tuesday 13 September 2005 4:30, TarynToo wrote: Hi all, Notwithstanding this list's rule that says 'nothing is off

[Biofuel] Katrina slams New Orleans. Violence mayhem....

2005-09-08 Thread Doug Foskey
I am really sorry that New Orleans had to go through the devastation of Katrina. However I have to compare how the people of Asia handled the ravages of the Tsunami compared to the anarchy of the population of New Orleans. One picture I carry from New Orleans is of the violence shootings. I

Re: [Biofuel] Mikes everywhere I look!

2005-09-01 Thread Doug Foskey
At least they are not Cameras! regards Doug On Thursday 01 September 2005 12:05, Mike Weaver wrote: My GF says even one Mike is too many... ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] Magnetic boots

2005-08-30 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, I actually answered this before When you operate the lever, 1/2 the magnets turn over, effectively short circuiting the magnetic field (ie every second magnet flips over). When the lever is in the lock position, all the magnets line up to send the field through the workpiece. It only

Re: [Biofuel] Linux, virii and Microsoft

2005-08-30 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi Rumen, perhaps we should start a Linux Biodiesel list?? (LOL) I am using an IPcop firewall, which I find great. Easy to set up, and it will give you a secure wireless AP. On my machine I use Mepis linux, which is based on Debian. My systems are on 24/7. To my knowledge i have never been

Re: [Biofuel] Virus Warnings

2005-08-30 Thread Doug Foskey
Linspire is good BUT: apparently the normal install does not secure the system enough (because the default is to run the user as 'Root' (ie with full Admin rights). This is definitely not recommended. You can set a user up, but it requires some work. Distros like Mepis, on the other hand,

Re: [Biofuel] Magnetic boots

2005-08-28 Thread Doug Foskey
Nick, how these work is for 1/2 the magnets to turn over, so cancelling the field when the lever is operated. When closed, all the fields are lined up the magnetic force is strong... regards doug On Sunday 28 August 2005 9:01, Nick Jenny wrote: OK I may have come in late on this but you

Re: [Biofuel] Robertson et al VS. followers

2005-08-28 Thread Doug Foskey
Cliff, we are all here to discuss learn. Do not be afraid to state a view that is not widely held. It is only by airing these views that we can either be convinced by you, or you by us to lead a better, more peaceful existence. regards Doug (an Aussie...) On Sunday 28 August 2005 2:17, Clif

Re: [Biofuel] Warning to List Members

2005-08-28 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, this is why I use Linux as an operating system (as do some others on the list). Linux systems have none of the Microsoft 'hooks' that the most common virii use. I have noticed a few members are sending HTML emails. Could I request that everyone sends in plain text? (this is achieved by

Re: [Biofuel] Pat Robertson's business affiliation with Hugo Chavez

2005-08-27 Thread Doug Foskey
Hakan, I was in Sweden in 1985 on a course with Ericcsson for 8 months. I found Sweden high taxed, but using the tax money to help the residents. One example would be that rent was subsidised. Probably Sweden has changed a lot from those days, but I know the political stability has helped the

Re: [Biofuel] Comment on Aussie ethanol Biodiesel.

2005-08-27 Thread Doug Foskey
Keith, As an Aussie, I have to agree with you. The Ethanol debate was derailed by vested interests. The issue was that some fuel discounters were adulterating fuel with low taxed substitutes and this was causing issues with some cars. This misinformation now means that the market is distorted

Re: [Biofuel] Robertson et al VS. followers

2005-08-27 Thread Doug Foskey
Thanks: I find that illuminating to say the least. I personally hope that the US does take this further, otherwise how can they insist foreign powers prosecute their citizens for similar acts (including for instance statements by Mullahs) regards Doug On Sunday 28 August 2005 8:26, S.

Re: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

2005-08-17 Thread Doug Foskey
Hakan, I think the $ slide is well overdue: how else are we (as in the rest of the world) to rein in the misuse of resources in the US? My only real fear is that the US will use all its nuclear weapons to take what it needs to stay afloat... regards Doug On Wednesday 17 August 2005 7:32,

Re: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

2005-08-17 Thread Doug Foskey
Hakan, except the poor 'terrorists'. (but I do not condone terrorism, but I wish we (as all the countries of the 'West' could understand the frustration that drives radical acts such as terrorism.) regards Doug On Wednesday 17 August 2005 6:36, Hakan Falk wrote: Doug, It will be hard

Re: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

2005-08-13 Thread Doug Foskey
Robert, as a non-american, I totally agree with your sentiments. Government is for the people, by the peoplenow where have I heard that before?? I think the worst thing that has happened in the last few decades is the recognition of the corporation as a 'person' - which is why we cannot

[Biofuel] Re: Snakes

2005-08-09 Thread Doug Foskey
Our King Brown snakes are not a friendly snake: they are territorial, and will attack if cornered. However, we rarely have a person in Australia die from snakebite. Snakes, as I have said are a protected animal. I would imagine that if you are far enough away to kill a snake with a gun, the

Re: [Biofuel] guns

2005-08-06 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, I am an Aussie. I think the email (that I clipped) is b/s. Even the name sounds a hoax... (Ed is not a commonly used name in Aust, usually Edward is shortened to Ted). To my knowledge, firearm offences have dropped in Aust since the firearms laws were introduced. There has possibly not been

Re: [Biofuel] guns

2005-08-06 Thread Doug Foskey
On Sunday 07 August 2005 10:42, Garth Kim Travis wrote: Greetings, How about an aggressive poisonous snake? Bright Blessings, Kim Hi, I live in the country with more poisonous snakes than the US. (The Eastern Brown is more poisonous than the rattlesnake for instance). I have found that

Re: [Biofuel] guns

2005-08-06 Thread Doug Foskey
On Sunday 07 August 2005 10:38, Mike Weaver wrote: Have a look at: http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp Doug Foskey wrote: Hi, I am an Aussie. I think the email (that I clipped) is b/s. Even the Yep, Snopes pretty much lines up with my statements. There are also figures from

[Biofuel] Fwd: Nippon Paper Group calling for submissions now.

2005-07-12 Thread Doug Foskey
FYI (not sure if I have seen it mentioned. 'apologies if it has) regards Doug -- Forwarded Message -- Subject: Fwd: Nippon Paper Group calling for submissions now. Date: Tuesday 12 July 2005 7:58 From: Doug Foskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tony Betts 07

Re: [Biofuel] Cheating bully

2005-06-24 Thread Doug Foskey
I have been a linux user for over 5 years. I consider M$ software to be overpriced, particularly for the well known 'bugs' it contains. M$ needed a competitor to bring the company back to reality. Unfortunately any commercial competitor is either bought out, or suffers from anti-competitive

Re: [Biofuel] Robin's solution... was: DA Drops...

2005-06-04 Thread Doug Foskey
I must admit I think this idea has merit: The US closes its borders the rest of the world trades around it. There would be no reason to sell the US our oil as the US would not be able to export its useless products: think no more useless Disney! No US Armaments to the rest of the world!

Re: [Biofuel] Changfa diesel generator

2005-04-28 Thread Doug Foskey
Hakan, the foamed, aerated concrete has one difference to AAC, in that the cells are sealed. AAC (Hebel, or Ytong) tends to have more porous structure. I agree that the way you are talking is better, using insulation Gypsum sheet. regards Doug On Thursday 28 April 2005 12:44, Hakan Falk

Re: [Biofuel] Changfa diesel generator

2005-04-27 Thread Doug Foskey
Why not make a Cellular concrete housing? Cellular concrete is made by adding foam (which looks like shaving foam) to a cement mortar mix. Check buildlite.com.au or other googled resources for more info. regards Doug On Thursday 28 April 2005 4:53, JD2005 wrote: Great Chears Hakan;

Re: [Biofuel] Re: Lutec

2005-04-01 Thread Doug Foskey
Hey guys? Was this an April 1 special?? (April Fools Day) I did not look at it, but always look at things that are too good to be true as they probably ARE too good to be true! regards Doug On Friday 01 April 2005 8:15, Chris Bennett wrote: Tom Irwin wrote: Hi All, Some of you real

Re: [Biofuel] Secret US plans for Iraq's oil

2005-03-30 Thread Doug Foskey
Firstly, Keith: good to see you back! Hope all is well with your health now (or the future is rosy). Hakan, you have reflected my sentiments exactly. I too think it is time the Western world woke up to the fact that so many in this world have so little. It is time the resources were spread

Re: [Biofuel] Attn. Pack Rats -- (maybe) A cheap Process Control Idea

2005-02-22 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, Have you thought of using Linux for this use?? There are no problems with the thought police, there are optimised distros made for these types of jobs, inc real-time o/s's. Remember: no virus problems in Linux (albeit yet!) regards Doug On Wednesday 23 February 2005 5:03, Michael Redler

Re: [Biofuel] Soap aerated concrete

2005-02-15 Thread Doug Foskey
Harbican wrote: I don't know about using soap, but, professionals make it by mixing in aluminum chips. The aluminum reacts with the calcium hydroxide, and produces aluminum hydroxide and H2 gas. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Doug Foskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] Soap aerated concrete

2005-02-15 Thread Doug Foskey
No problem, Caroline. I would be more likely to posr any results on the list, as there are others probably interested. Others are welcome to use the Delete key! regards Doug (I really like the group because we have such diverse interests views!) On Tuesday 15 February 2005 7:33, grahams

[Biofuel] Soap aerated concrete

2005-02-14 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, I am searching for information on making aerated concrete. For those interested, basically foam is added to a mortar mix, and the mortar can be up to double the quantity, with reduced strength, but added insulation. This is achieved with an organic soap (from what I have found), but I was

Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum Solar Tubes

2005-02-07 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, 2 sources of vacuum pumps: Medical off diesel cars. I have used an ex-medical vacuum pump to transfer liquid. They will usually evacuate to about -1/2 atmosphere, or about -3.5 lbs. Car vacuum pumps are not as good. Most pumps require oil mist for lubrication, but this can be introduced

Re: [Biofuel] [OT] Metric measurements

2005-01-22 Thread Doug Foskey
Or a Tardis it would not matter! signed Dr Who (For all the illiterati, Dr Who was an English SF TV Series, His Time Travel machine was the Tardis) On Saturday 22 January 2005 6:50, Keith Addison wrote: Maybe you could call it a tardometer. It's fashionable after all: slow food, slow

Re: [Biofuel] Metric measurements

2005-01-22 Thread Doug Foskey
There are some different standards in Metric threads. The 'normal' threads are all the same to 8mm, but 10mm Japanese has a different pitch to European. I think the larger ones may be different too, but I only use to 10mm on my motorcycle (a Guzzi Daytona for interested parties...Pity it can't

Re: [Biofuel] Windows warning

2004-12-28 Thread Doug Foskey
Well, I think this is a little early for April 1st. However, if true, another good reason to use Linux. regards Doug. (a Linux user for over 3 years: Long live open source!) On Monday 27 December 2004 7:01, bmolloy wrote: Hi All, Hmmm, didn't think I'd be posting twice in one

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