Re: [Biofuel] shockwaves

2006-04-03 Thread I. S.
Hey- that looks very interesting; it is a kind of reactor that I've seen in some chemistry labs. One word of caution for anyone trying to build this at home: that looks like a high-pressure rig at the left end. Mess up with something like that and you can seriously injure yourself. I wish the

Re: [Biofuel] [SPAM] Re: The Age of Autism: Hot potato on the Hill

2006-04-03 Thread I. S.
Vaccines - a very complex topic. The idea is that by exposing your immune system to dead bacterial cells or to disrupted viruses (much smaller then bacteria) you can 'train' your immune system to rapidly recognize and fight off a foreign invasion. If you accidentally inject yourself with live

Re: [Biofuel] Antarctic Air is Warming Faster Than Rest of World

2006-04-04 Thread I. S.
For those interested in climate change (one of the best reasons to promote sustainable agriculture, biofuels, and renewable electricity) take a look at http://www.realclimate.org very up to date with great analysis I. Peter Solem --- Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also:

Re: [Biofuel] Donald Rumsfeld Rakes in $5 Million For Tamiflu

2006-04-05 Thread I. S.
If you are interested in this topic, take a look at this link http://dissidentscientist.blogspot.com/2006/04/avian-bird-flu-tamiflu-and.html (and the links included in the article) I. Peter Solem --- Chip Mefford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: D. Mindock wrote: As shares skyrocket as a result

Re: [Biofuel] David Ray Griffin speaks on facts of 9/11.

2006-04-07 Thread I. S.
How to sort out information from disinformation? Important issue for anyone trying to work off web sites - but also important for everyone, everywhere. How do you know whether any claim is true or not? What if you base your start-up sustainable biofuel business on poor information and bad

Re: [Biofuel] Donald Rumsfeld Rakes in $5 Million For Tamiflu

2006-04-07 Thread I. S.
PROTECTED] wrote: I. S. wrote: If you are interested in this topic, take a look at this link http://dissidentscientist.blogspot.com/2006/04/avian-bird-flu-tamiflu-and.html (and the links included in the article) I. Peter Solem Hi Peter; Thanks kindly for the link, and the links

Re: [Biofuel] off-topic [Hydroponic gardening]

2006-04-07 Thread I. S.
There really is a range of options available; the main thing is to adapt to your own unique circumstances while using as little energy and material as possible. I like the idea of the guy growing in an urban wasteland - real urban renewal, that is. With drip tubing and very well aerated soil

Re: [Biofuel] [SPAM] Re: Pollution: Where have all the baby boysgone?

2006-04-07 Thread I. S.
Ummm.. China? --- Mike Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 4) Girls are more intelligent Then why do they hang out with men? ;-) Hakan Falk wrote: Steve, Well, you know that, 1) Girls live longer than men and are physically superior, except for muscle power (might be a training

Re: [Biofuel] the end of big biodiesel?

2006-04-07 Thread I. S.
Catalytic Cracker is a term from the petroleum refining business; it is the reason that a barrel of black gunk can be turned into short-chain gasoline hydrocarbons; they rely on an inert solid-state catalyst to 'crack' the gooey long-chain hydrocarbons into shorter molecules. (Those big tower in

Re: [Biofuel] off-topic [Hydroponic gardening]

2006-04-08 Thread I. S.
Hi Keith, I completely agree. I was just thinking about the poor guy who had to haul 5-gallon buckets of soil up to the top of his roof. If you had absolutely no other choice( say you lived in a high rise and just had a little window space) the system I described is the friendliest potted-plant

Re: [Biofuel] the end of big biodiesel?

2006-04-08 Thread I. S.
I have to point out here, I've encountered just as many dishonest and greedy small businesspeople as I have dishonest and greedy large corporations. I rather work with a large group of ethical and dedicated people, perhaps organized into an employee-owned corporation, then I would with some of

Re: [Biofuel] NYTimes.com: With Big Boost From Sugar Cane, Brazil Is Satisfying Its Fuel Needs

2006-04-11 Thread I. S.
The nice thing about Brazil's ethanol program is the closed-loop cycle thatthey use. The sugar cane is harvested and brought to the mill where it pressed into a sugary syrup and dry mass. The dry mass is burned in efficient double-stage heat-capture boilers (at least in the better plants) to

Re: [Biofuel] The Accidental Farmer

2006-04-11 Thread I. S.
I just checked the journeytoforever site on ethanol stills - a FANTASTIC resource! Enough info to set up any kind ofhigh-quality system, with references - Once again I'm amazed at the concentration and quality of information - gracias!Peter I. SolemRon Shirley Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [Biofuel] small oil presses, WVO and sustainability

2006-04-11 Thread I. S.
Photovoltaics are pretty sustainable; let me explain why I think so before I get jumped! The original cells made in the fifties at Bell Labs are still generating power today; very long lifetimes exist with well built silicon infrastructure. New third generation silicon technology has the potential

Re: [Biofuel] [Fwd: [IP] Is the US preparing to bomb Iran?]

2006-04-11 Thread I. S.
Today on the University ofCalifornia,Santa Cruz campus, an organized group of student protestors succeded in shutting down the campus job fair until the military recruiters were forced to leave! One student who was taking photos of police surveillance officers was arrested, but the students

Re: [Biofuel] Loose Change -- new video sheds new light on 9/11

2006-04-11 Thread I. S.
At the risk of generating a huge amount of hate mail, I have to point out that Bush's real crime was ignoring the FBI warnings as well as failing to act on the August 6th presidential daily briefing titled "Osama Bin Ladin determined to strike inside US". No warning to the airlines - why not?

Re: [Biofuel] Loose Change -- new video sheds new light on 9/11 -second thoughts

2006-04-12 Thread I. S.
ven moreso. Bush is the stooge-monkey playing the accordion in front of the audience.-Martin K.On Apr 11, 2006, at 4:10 PM, I. S. wrote: At the risk of generating a huge amount of hate mail, I have to point out that Bush's real crime was ignoring the FBI warnings as well as failing to act on the