Re: [Vo]:Jed's temporary ban...

2009-06-14 Thread Stephen A. Lawrence
fznidar...@aol.com wrote: I miss Jed. I hope he comes back. You know, when things didn't go his way at Infinite Energy, he never came back. And it may come to pass that Grok's purpose will be fulfilled: He will have succeeded in totally disrupting the forum. For, remember, Jed's banning,

Re: [Vo]:Two Wrongs, continued

2009-06-14 Thread mixent
In reply to Mike Carrell's message of Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:04:59 -0400: Hi, [snip] While the organisms may live in sea water, sea water is rich with nutrients which will have to be supplied, and such is part of whole which needs consideration. [snip] The trick is to nourish them with real sea

Re: [Vo]:Jed's temporary ban...

2009-06-14 Thread Edmund Storms
On Jun 14, 2009, at 7:01 AM, Stephen A. Lawrence wrote: fznidar...@aol.com wrote: I miss Jed. I hope he comes back. You know, when things didn't go his way at Infinite Energy, he never came back. And it may come to pass that Grok's purpose will be fulfilled: He will have succeeded in

Re: [Vo]:Jed's temporary ban...

2009-06-14 Thread John Berry
Erm, I think by that definition of insanity the world would have more insane than sane. At least reason/evidence *seems* to dictate how a minority view reality. Of course there are differing levels I suppose, grok was outside of normal not in his logic but in his hostility. On Mon, Jun 15, 2009

Re: [Vo]:Jed's temporary ban...

2009-06-14 Thread Edmund Storms
You are right, John, and I severely simplified the definition to save time for me and the readers who might not be interested. Insanity takes many forms just as physical dysfunction takes many forms, some of which are not harmful and can be interesting under certain conditions. The

Re: [Vo]:Jed's temporary ban...

2009-06-14 Thread John Berry
Very true. On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 2:25 AM, Edmund Storms stor...@ix.netcom.comwrote: You are right, John, and I severely simplified the definition to save time for me and the readers who might not be interested. Insanity takes many forms just as physical dysfunction takes many forms, some

[Vo]:U.S. Revives Coal-Fired Power Plant (FutureGen)

2009-06-14 Thread Horace Heffner
The Department of Energy committed yesterday to spend $1 billion in economic stimulus funds to restart plans for a controversial coal- fired power plant that promises to capture 60 percent of its carbon dioxide emissions and trap them underground.

Re: [Vo]:Two Wrongs, continued

2009-06-14 Thread Chris Zell
I'm well aware of blacklight power and I unreservedly salute Mills and others for their brave fight against prejudiced academic opponents.  It's the sort of technology that could save our civilization and change political dynamics for the better.   That said, there are still hurdles.  Can a

Re: [Vo]:U.S. Revives Coal-Fired Power Plant (FutureGen)

2009-06-14 Thread Edmund Storms
Unfortunately, here is were politics get into the act and this is why politics need to be discussed if any sense is to be made of the energy problem. The US will not and cannot give up the use of coal. Too many jobs are at risk and the material supplies too much energy that cannot be

Re: [Vo]:Jed's temporary ban...

2009-06-14 Thread Kyle Mcallister
--- On Sat, 6/13/09, OrionWorks svj.orionwo...@gmail.com wrote: Really? That's your impression of Jed? Yes. I would suggest you might want to consider looking in the mirror when you say that. I wish for people to be free to choose their own paths. Read what he has written, and I have

[Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread OrionWorks
Hi Kyle, Regarding my previous response: Kyle sez: From: Mark Iverson Hey Jed, time to go take a vacation and get some RR... Go climb a mountain with your kids. By the time you get back, Bill will have ended the ban...you won't even know it was in effect! Better yet, he can

Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread Edmund Storms
Well stated Steven! Jed makes people think by making informed arguments, some of which I also do not share. Apparently his style is painful to some people, I'm sorry to discover. Ed On Jun 14, 2009, at 11:40 AM, OrionWorks wrote: Hi Kyle, Regarding my previous response: Kyle sez:

Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread John Berry
At this point, why isn't Jed back? I wasn't gone this long... Anyone contacted him, told him the level of support/commiserations and ensured he isn't taking it all personally? On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 5:48 AM, Edmund Storms stor...@ix.netcom.comwrote: Well stated Steven! Jed makes people think

RE: [Vo]:When two wrongs make a right -- oil and nuclear

2009-06-14 Thread Lawrence de Bivort
Hi, Robin, Agreed that carbons can be used to make carbon compounds. But, as you point out, there is non-trivial the matter of energy consumed in the process and, I would add, the non-trivial matter of economics. There is a reason we aren't making carbon-based materials out of CO2. And this same

Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread Kyle Mcallister
--- On Sun, 6/14/09, OrionWorks svj.orionwo...@gmail.com wrote: I wish to express a public apology to Kyle MCallister. My previous comment was impulsive, and it shows so. Let me rephrase my prior thoughts into something less impulsive, and hopefully more thoughtful. I appreciate it.

Re: [Vo]:When two wrongs make a right -- oil and nuclear

2009-06-14 Thread Horace Heffner
On Jun 14, 2009, at 10:08 AM, Lawrence de Bivort wrote: Hi, Robin, Agreed that carbons can be used to make carbon compounds. But, as you point out, there is non-trivial the matter of energy consumed in the process and, I would add, the non-trivial matter of economics. There is a reason

Re: [Vo]:When two wrongs make a right -- oil and nuclear

2009-06-14 Thread OrionWorks
From: Lawrence de Bivort Hi, Robin, Agreed that carbons can be used to make carbon compounds. But, as you point out, there is non-trivial the matter of energy consumed in the process and, I would add, the non-trivial matter of economics. There is a reason we aren't making carbon-based

Re: [Vo]:When two wrongs make a right -- oil and nuclear

2009-06-14 Thread Horace Heffner
I wrote: It is notable that we *can* make feed stocks from CO2 using algae and sunlight: http://www.oilgae.com/ Unfortunately, most of the CO2 producing plants are in the north. One solution might be to pipeline CO2 south. Probably more sensible to build new hybrid plants in the south

Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread OrionWorks
Kyle, Thanks for taking the time to explain your situation more clearly. It helps me understand where you are coming from. It is not my place to explain Jed's actions. That's Jed's responsibility, should he feel compelled to do so – perhaps when his sentence is up. I'll simply say that I think

Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread Kyle Mcallister
--- On Sun, 6/14/09, OrionWorks svj.orionwo...@gmail.com wrote: From: OrionWorks svj.orionwo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009, 6:15 PM Kyle, Thanks for taking

[Vo]:A good bye from Jed for now-this will change, I hope

2009-06-14 Thread fznidarsic
?Jed, we want you to come back.? I enjoy your posts.? I saw somthing you would like when I visited the Oak Ridge science mueseum.? I positive exhibit on cold fusion.?I will post the text once I such a picture.? ?I took of it into my computer.? ?I asked the exhibition manager about it.? He said

Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread OrionWorks
From Kyle: I was particularly struck by one of your comments: [those who have sufficient income to afford ECO-friendly cars, BMWs, Porches and other imported overpriced garbage] have disdain for people who perform labor, actual work. They think we [meaning you] aren't doing enough.

[Vo]:Magnetic Salt Water?

2009-06-14 Thread Terry Blanton
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6493481.ece Oceans charge up new theory of magnetism Earth's magnetic field, long thought to be generated by molten metals swirling around its core, may instead be produced by ocean currents, according to controversial new research

[Vo]:Th e politics of Jed.

2009-06-14 Thread Mike Carrell
This thread should be fascinating to a student of sociology, political science, and/or psychology. Already there are 'pro' and 'anti' Jed posts by those who dot not really know him. The two present who know him, face to face and for many years are Ed Storms and myself. Steve has a reasoned

Re: [Vo]:Two Wrongs, continued

2009-06-14 Thread Mike Carrell
Chris wrote: - Original Message - From: Chris Zell To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [Vo]:Two Wrongs, continued I'm well aware of blacklight power and I unreservedly salute Mills and others for their brave fight against prejudiced academic

Re: [Vo]:A good bye from Jed for now-this will change, I hope

2009-06-14 Thread Alexander Hollins
If its actual politics that has to do with the technology and development of the science, thats one thing. The moment it extrapolates to world politics, ect, thats taking it a bit far. And Jed's response is pretty much, well, I'm taking my ball and going home. Sorry if i have no respect for

Re: [Vo]:Public apology to Kyle Mcallister, and a rephrasing of my original comment

2009-06-14 Thread Alexander Hollins
Has no one learned? This entire conversation should be in B. On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 10:40 AM, OrionWorkssvj.orionwo...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Kyle, Regarding my previous response: Kyle sez: From: Mark Iverson Hey Jed, time to go take a vacation and get some RR... Go climb a mountain

[Vo]:What We Need More Of...

2009-06-14 Thread Alexander Hollins
To quote physicist and Gangsta rapper MC Hawkings, What we need more of is SCIENCE. The vortex list was joined by myself and many for SCIENCE into alt energy research. Not JUST cold fusion, not to be advocates of or afainst this piece or that piece, not to discuss politics., and most certainly

[Vo]:Ban religion/politics permanently?

2009-06-14 Thread William Beaty
On Fri, 12 Jun 2009, Steven Krivit wrote: It's time for a temporary ban on all off-topic discussions, most specifically a ban on anything involving politics or religion. Those who wish to discuss such things can do so: just use vortexB-L instead. I've susbscribed the vortex community to

RE: [Vo]:When two wrongs make a right -- oil and nuclear

2009-06-14 Thread Lawrence de Bivort
LOL. Thanks, Horace. I was trying to figure it out. I like the idea: treat CO2 as an asset from which to produce a useful material, rather than as a pollutant to be released into the environment. That would present a double advantage. I'll go check the website. I hope it has some preliminary

[Vo]:The politics of Mike.

2009-06-14 Thread Harry Veeder
Mike Carrell wrote: How have you advanced the cause of CF? Ban Harry (with tongue in cheek to make a point)