Re: [Biofuel] Olive branch

2007-09-30 Thread John Morris
Legal Myths: The McDonald's Hot Coffee Case Thanks, Keith, for sharing this information. I have known about the McDonald's coffee case for a long time, but have never bothered to research the details. I agree that the procorporate, antihuman attitude of much of the United States today is

Re: [Biofuel] Olive branch

2007-09-30 Thread John Morris
There is no way that anyone can convince me that a person is only 20% responsible for pouring steaming hot coffee on themselves in their own car. She was a passenger, not the driver, cars are things that move, the passenger is not in control and cannot be expected to predict how and when the

Re: [Biofuel] Olive branch

2007-09-30 Thread John Morris
john, maybe you need to participate a little more because in spite of your current practice you're doing a good job of sounding pretty pro-corporate/anti-human yourself. Any independent thinker will occasionally do so. The issues our society faces are not nearly as black and white as many

Re: [Biofuel] Quackbuster Busted in Court

2006-03-01 Thread John Morris
Keith wrote: What's the difference? John Morris said it's a matter of market supply and demand: If people demanded health, that same system would provide health. No it wouldn't, that's not on the table. What's missing from this glad view of the inevitable democratic outcome of market

Re: [Biofuel] Quackbuster Busted in Court

2006-02-28 Thread John Morris
of her trying. So far, she has reduced most of the prescriptions by half. John -- John Morris Editide Editing and Graphic Design 1350 VT Rte 232 Marshfield, VT 05658 888-259-8216 within the USA 802-426-2017 outside the USA 802-426-2017 fax http://www.editide.us [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Biofuel] Hybrid Cars Burning Gas in the Drive for Power

2005-07-26 Thread John Morris
This certainly agrees with my personal experience and analysis. In fact, I would go even further. My step-son bought a new 2004 Civic Hybrid in January 2004. The car is very nice. It comfortably seats four adults and the back seat is comfortable for my six-foot, 165-pound frame. However, he

RE: [Biofuel] Propane - ABio fuel?

2005-07-21 Thread John Morris
I've seen posts from a methaneman on other lists. He seemed to have done a great deal of work with methane digesters. I'm intrigued, but I have not had time to pursue it yet. I have not been able to follow this much and I can't find the link to his web site any more. Good luck. John Hi

Re: [Biofuel] Propane - ABio fuel?

2005-07-20 Thread John Morris
As I understand it, methane (which can be produced from rotting waste) can be burned in most propane appliances with the appropriate slight modifications. Is propane a Bio fuel, can it be created from bio sources? ___ Biofuel mailing list

Re: [Biofuel] Homemade Shredder was: Compost Update

2005-07-18 Thread John Morris
When I was growing up, I remember my father collecting large quantities of leaves for his garden each fall. He did not bother composting them; he simply tilled them into the garden in the fall or spring along with his regular tilling. I think he now has one of those round bins for compost

[Biofuel] Vegetable Motor Oil (was: maximum MPG)

2005-06-29 Thread John Morris
I was curious about using vegetable oil as the engine lubricant as well. Apparently it has been looked at and the lubricity is great but the oil breaks down quickly at high temperatures. There are good vegetable oil engine lubricants, especially in Europe. Try these:

Re: [biofuel] Fuel Saver Pro

2004-01-26 Thread John Morris
Hi Leo, I tried what must be a similar product a few years ago on my '96 Honda Civic CX with about 150,000 miles on it at the time. After about six months and 15,000 miles I found no change in mileage or power. The seller offered a money back if I was not satisfied, but was nowhere to be found

Re: [biofuel] NY Times Article on Barre, VT Diner Which Serves Food Grown Mostly Locally

2004-01-16 Thread John Morris
Hey, that's cool. We don't read the NYT, but we do eat at this restaurant. On top of the good politics, it's really good food. John http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/11/magazine/11DINER.html Investors are lined up behind Murphy, and, incongruously, some are using the F-word -- franchise --

Re: [biofuel] Synthetic Oil and Grease

2003-09-06 Thread John Morris
Maud Last year I was planning a trip from Vermont to California. I mentioned my plans on another list looking for restaurant suggestions and an Amsoil dealer contacted me suggesting I give their oil a try.. The main selling point is that they claim you can go 25,000 miles on an oil change, thus