[biofuel] reply to Dave Williams, was Re: America has gone super-sized

2004-02-22 Thread Thor Skov
than my VW Golf that gets oh THREE TIMES THE GAS MILEAGE AND COSTS LESS THAN HALF) but efficient they ain’t. regards, thor skov Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe

[biofuel] Re: [evworld] Ford attacked on fuel policy

2004-02-18 Thread Thor Skov
are capitalists. It's that they are capitalists working in an outdated industrial paradigm and have too short a time horizon to think seriously about making substantial changes to their business structure. They don't know how to evolve. And if they don't learn soon, they will perish. thor skov

[biofuel] Re: Re: Anti-migrants plan coup at Sierra Club

2004-01-31 Thread Thor Skov
Hakan, I almost completely agree with you. However, I still think that, although the causes of immigration largely have to do with disparities in wealth and development (not to mention US agricutlural subsidies in CA), the issue of immigration differs here from any other industrialized country

[biofuel] Re: Anti-migrants plan coup at Sierra Club

2004-01-30 Thread Thor Skov
, and untransparent organization, unresponsive to members' interests. good for SUSPS for injecting a little debate. thor skov Message: 24 Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 03:24:37 +0900 From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anti-migrants plan coup

[biofuel] Re: Plastic PVC biodiesel

2004-01-29 Thread Thor Skov
of producers making similar PEX or HDPE products for industrial applications. http://www.solvay-polyolefins-europe.com/document/pdf/Eltex/Crosslink.pdf Here's another producer: http://www.padanaplast.com/product/byprocessingtechniques/specificprocesstech/0,6794,1371-2-0,00.htm good luck! thor skov

[biofuel] re: First aid for house owners. final draft

2004-01-22 Thread Thor Skov
thinking about sustainability it is always good to keep in mind the big picture. sincerely, thor skov Message: 4 Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:58:36 +0100 From: Hakan Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: First aid for house owners. final draft I am

[biofuel] Re: Panel Discussion

2004-01-15 Thread Thor Skov
Like many others, I won't be able to make it to Berkeley, but would really love to hear the discussion. I urge to record it and post it on a website as a realplayer or quicktime file. thor skov -- Message: 5 Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 13:19:39

[biofuel] Re: RE: turbines kill birds

2004-01-11 Thread Thor Skov
, private and commercial aircraft far fewer, while wind turbine rotors kill an estimated 33,000 birds annually. Yeah, I we need to protect birds by getting rid of wind turbines. That's clearly going to have a huge impact. thor skov = Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul

[biofuel] Re: Re-insurer counts cost of global warming

2004-01-09 Thread Thor Skov
are getting insured that trend in itself may well be a consequence of an increase in risk, actual or perceived, from climate change. As for the increase in claims, if it is beyond the expected normal percentage, then something is definitely amiss. best to all, thor skov

[biofuel] Re: resubmitting DOE's Tier I? some next steps?

2003-12-18 Thread Thor Skov
described in her letter regarding Caterpillar's research, is considered tainted. If public $ went into it, it's in the public domain. Period. best to all, thor skov = Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul. --Edward Abbey Grants Manager, Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians P.O. Box 277

[biofuel] Re: I called the EPA today- Jim Caldwell's explanation

2003-12-16 Thread Thor Skov
of someone at the USDA office who deals with check-off funds and they promised to get back to me. Never did, of course, and i never followed up. I would think this would be an easy question for a lawyer to answer. Any takers? thanks again for your post, thor skov Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http

[biofuel] Re: Re: price of world energy BD going up?

2003-12-15 Thread Thor Skov
for your biodiesel production. THAT would cool. Anyone want to invest some $ to see how this would work in Seattle. No pushing now, one at a time. ;) I just think that $3.00/gallon is a lot for something that is a byproduct. thor skov Message: 8 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 20:36:11 - From

[biofuel] Re: price of world energy BD going up?

2003-12-11 Thread Thor Skov
Well, I've gotten the following responses to my question: 1. soybean oil is goign up in price. 2. The dollar is coming down (presumably making brazilian etc. soybean oil more costly). 3. Producers are price gouging because the market will bear it. I had a look at the chicago board of trade

[biofuel] price of world energy BD going up?

2003-12-10 Thread Thor Skov
The price of World Energy's biodiesel sold here in Seattle is going up on Monday the 15th by 15 cents to $3.10 a gallon. Any ideas as to the cause of this price hike? thor skov Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for your HP

[biofuels-biz] response to NBB request to support cloture

2003-11-21 Thread Thor Skov
, in fact, gives the term special interests its disparaging connation. Regards, Thor Skov --- Joe Jobe, National Biodiesel Board [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Priority Action Request from the National Biodiesel Board Dear Biodiesel

[biofuel] response to NBB request to support cloture

2003-11-21 Thread Thor Skov
, in fact, gives the term special interests its disparaging connation. Regards, Thor Skov --- Joe Jobe, National Biodiesel Board [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Priority Action Request from the National Biodiesel Board Dear Biodiesel

[biofuels-biz] Re: The Roads Aren't Free

2003-10-17 Thread Thor Skov
Keith, The website says 1998. It's not listed on their PDF downloadable page; you have to go to their publications order form, as it's available only in print. http://www.rprogress.org/publications/order.pdf thor -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 17

[biofuel] Re: Who really gives a rat's backside? was Re: Tai Robinson and Shwarzenegger's Proposed Hydrogen Hummer

2003-10-09 Thread Thor Skov
features of the deposed incumbent. Bring new ideas to his attention and who knows? regards, thor skov --- Message: 8 Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 01:11:28 -0500 From: Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Who really gives a rat's backside? was Re: Tai

[biofuel] way to go Todd!

2003-10-02 Thread Thor Skov
Todd, Your brilliant comment, And here I always thought that food was biofuel, made me laugh out loud. EXACTLY!! Thanks for making my day. regards, thor skov Message: 2 Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:25:59 -0500 From: Appal Energy [EMAIL

[biofuel] cooked/processed foods vs. raw/unprocessed [was Re: Re: Popular Mechanics article]

2003-10-01 Thread Thor Skov
*WARNING--LONG MESSAGE* Message: 16 Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 16:04:42 -0400 From: John Hayes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: Popular Mechanics article Thor Skov wrote: Gotta agree with the notion of whole food here. Obviously there are naturally occurring substances that you don't

[biofuel] Re: Popular Mechanics article

2003-09-30 Thread Thor Skov
, by modifying your own diet and observing the results. But hey, I'm not the environmental chemist. Educate me. regards, thor skov p.s. by the way, I love you tag line from Zappa. I sent quote that to my friends. It certainly seems to apply to U.S. politics. Yahoo

[biofuel] re: diesel or hybrid?

2003-09-26 Thread Thor Skov
oligopolistic behavior to me. best to all, thor skov http://www.memagazine.org/backissues/april98/departments/news_notes/news_note.html http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/concept_cars/2001/1/GM_hybrid_gets_80_mpg/ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Buy

[biofuel] diesel or hybrid?

2003-09-23 Thread Thor Skov
) in hybrid development, and there is something to be said I think for rewarding that innovation. U.S. automakers haven't even put out a first generation hybrid vehicle and Toyota is already working on its third generation. Any thoughts? thor skov p.s. I'd really prefer a jetcar, if I could get one

[biofuel] Re: Food and fuel - fair trade? - was Re: Gaining insight

2003-09-17 Thread Thor Skov
MM, You raise interesting questions, why free trade applies only to trade with other countries, and why the U.S. does not apply the same principles in domestic regulation. The answer to the second, I think, is that conservatives do apply those principles at home. Deregulation of all types of

[biofuel] biodiesel stove emissions

2003-09-03 Thread Thor Skov
://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCTitemID=109 thanks, thor skov = Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul. --Edward Abbey Grants Manager, Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 Phone: (360) 652-7362 Ext 284 Fax: (360) 435-7689

[biofuel] Re: SVO emissions

2003-09-02 Thread Thor Skov
Thanks to Ed Beggs, Hakan, and everyone else who responded regarding SVO emissions. I learned a lot. thor skov -- Message: 4 Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 15:28:37 -0700 From: Neoteric Biofuels Inc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: SVO emissions Hi

[biofuel] Re: SVO emissions

2003-08-30 Thread Thor Skov
offlist about this issue too- what's it say (and equally importantly, how did 'they' arrive at it)? mark --- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Thor Skov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WOW!*! I just glanced at some of the emissions data in the Missouri study and was shocked at how poorly SVO performs

[biofuel] SVO emissions

2003-08-29 Thread Thor Skov
WOW!*! I just glanced at some of the emissions data in the Missouri study and was shocked at how poorly SVO performs. I can't see why I would want to install an SVO system from an environmental perspective, although certainly I see the cost savings if you can get your used oil for free.

[biofuel] pending senate bill to provide biodiesel fuel credit

2003-08-29 Thread Thor Skov
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[biofuels-biz] Re: Ferndale Washington Biodiesel Plant

2003-07-20 Thread Thor Skov
based in Vancouver, BC (IIRC) Wasn't there a web site at one time? Edward Beggs On Friday, July 18, 2003, at 07:23 AM, Thor Skov wrote: Does anyone on this list know anything about the status of the proposed 3 million gallon per year plant in Ferndale, Washington? I spoke

[biofuels-biz] Ferndale Washington Biodiesel Plant

2003-07-18 Thread Thor Skov
responding to my emails. Any news or insight would be welcome. thor skov __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Buy Ink Cartridges Refill Kits for Your

[biofuel] re: States and individual rights, not social darwinsim

2003-07-17 Thread Thor Skov
many states and local jurisdictions devising and testing solutions to common social and economic problems. That's not waste, that's good research, because the best ideas get disseminated. The federal government often leads the way in providing support for innovative ideas. regards, Thor Skov

[biofuel] Re: How We Lost the Victory

2003-04-20 Thread Thor Skov
don't like what some leaders in the political and corporate worlds are doing to it. Nor do I love the apparent apathy of many citizens when it comes to politicl participation. Yours truly (American), Thor Skov Message: 13 Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:22:47 -0500 From: tboonefisher [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 1526

2003-04-20 Thread Thor Skov
Kenneth, There is nothing so bad with Singapore. In fact, I've heard a lot of good things about it. However, I've also read that the government there does not well tolerate political dissent. And I was referring to just that in my post. As for traveling more, i would love to. I've lived on

[biofuel] Re: U.S./california diesel options

2003-04-17 Thread Thor Skov
Hogwash Sam. To claim the VW's are unreliable because consumer reports said so? First of all, Consumer Reports relies on people sending in reviews, which statistically is not likely to be a representative sample. Second, they have much more information about older model years, and less about

[biofuel] Re: Positions in biodiesel sales

2003-04-17 Thread Thor Skov
I think you're both being unreasonably critical. If you focus on fleets, which makes a lot of sense from a business perspective and from an environmental perspective, then you want someone who talks the language of the fleet managers you'll be dealing with. Someone who has worked, say, as a fuel

[biofuel] RE: Haven't we heard this record (CD?) play before?? Was: Bringing democracy to Sweden

2003-04-13 Thread Thor Skov
- Original Message - From: Thor Skov as opposed to capitalsim and plutocracy as it is practiced in the US today, where the capitalists (those who control capital and wealth) have a political influence far beyond their actual numbers; By these definitions I'd like to see a lot more socialism

[biofuel] link to krugman's article

2003-04-13 Thread Thor Skov
Keith, Thanks for the link. I remember a lot of what I read but just am not organized enough to know WHERE it is. ;-) http://faculty.purduenc.edu/arw/gbg344/For%20Richer.htm For Richer By PAUL KRUGMAN NYT Magazine October 20, 2002 (Good read) thor

[biofuel] Re: Bringing democracy to Sweden

2003-04-12 Thread Thor Skov
Democracy is mob rule? Steve, my dictionary (American Heritage) defines democracy as: government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives. republic: a constitutional form of government, especially a democratic one; socialism - a social system in which the

[biofuel] thermomax solar panels

2003-04-07 Thread Thor Skov
Anyone have any experience with thermomax solar panels for hot water generation? thor __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Sponsor

[biofuel] Re: Re: more coverage of Iraq

2003-04-01 Thread Thor Skov
we can do about it. Otherwise they are little more than the well-intentioned, not-for-profit doppelgangers of Fox News and CNN. peace to all, thor skov -- Message: 25 Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2003 16:00:00 +0100 From: Andrew

[biofuel] a little humor

2003-03-27 Thread Thor Skov
There has been a lot of impassioned debate about Iraq here and elsewhere. I have found that a little humor helped take the edge off war stress for me. The latest edition of the Onion is brilliant. www.theonion.com enjoy, thor skov __ Do you

[biofuel] Global Warming WAS methynol/methyl hydrate?

2003-03-27 Thread Thor Skov
disrupting the flow of the Gulf Stream. Such an event would dramatically alter Europe's climate, making it considerably less temperate. thor skov Message: 15 Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 11:15:11 -0600 From: Bryan Brah [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Global

[biofuel] A biofuels question (sort of)

2003-03-23 Thread Thor Skov
with whatever materials I can find. Any leads or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thor Skov __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups

[biofuel] Re: Re: Arrogance of Power and a bunch of other war-related

2003-03-22 Thread Thor Skov
“sustainable” is this foreign policy? I want to see the US spreading its core principles of freedom and democracy for a long time to come. Destroying our credibility and legitimacy is not the way to do that. Regards, Thor Skov __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo

[biofuel] Re:Winter war in Finland

2003-03-22 Thread Thor Skov
Hakan, No apology necessary. I'm glad you followed it up tho. I'm a bit of a WW2 buff, and was curious whether the Luftwaffe actually flew on the side of the Soviets in the winter war. I'd love to see your films some day. Regards, Thor -

[biofuel] God Bless Jennifer

2003-03-22 Thread Thor Skov
Paul, Though I don't believe in God, I second your sentiment for Jennifer and others like her. I have good friends who are serving overseas and others who will be on their way soon. I deeply appreciate the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. Thor Skov

[biofuel] Banning Paul

2003-03-22 Thread Thor Skov
themselves ineffective. Personal insults are often the result of frustration from the inability to articulate one's thoughts, or from a lack of a good argument. And censorship looks like, well, censorship. Please reconsider. sincerely, thor skov Message: 15 Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 03:22

[biofuel] Re: Arrogance of Power and a bunch of other war-related threads

2003-03-21 Thread Thor Skov
. How far is it from that to our might makes right? Peace to all, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo

[biofuel] Re: protest

2003-03-10 Thread Thor Skov
I think the real hypocrisy, and lesson in all this, lies in the fact that the mall owners were willing to profit in selling a message but not willing to allow that message to be broadcast. This is one of those lovely instances where greed, stupidity, and bad luck (in their choice of victim) all

[biofuel] Re: SUV's and gas consumption Was: excuse me .........

2003-03-02 Thread Thor Skov
-guzzlers, only some less so than others. regards, thor skov Message: 20 Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:40:47 -0600 From: csakima [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SUV's and gas consumption Was: excuse me . Or maybe 4X4 truck ... take off the Cab and Bed .. and replace top part with a station wagon

[biofuel] Resource Limits

2003-02-28 Thread Thor Skov
A Question for Dom, You wrote: There are no resource limits - only mental limits. I am curious what you mean by this. Thor __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ Biofuel at Journey to

[biofuels-biz] Re: Re: Smithfield to Convert Hog Waste Into Fuel

2003-02-27 Thread Thor Skov
Mark, 100% agree with you. It's better that Smithfield, IBP, Tyson, et al do something with their waste that helps to close the loop. In the short to medium term it's a great step. I was just responding to something someone else wrote about sustainability. Since sustainability implies

[biofuel] Re: SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears

2003-02-27 Thread Thor Skov
not mean that they are making a good choice, nor that SUVs are the best vehicle to use for one's everyday needs. regards, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284

[biofuels-biz] Re: Smithfield to Convert Hog Waste Into Fuel

2003-02-26 Thread Thor Skov
Steve, What i would question here from the standpoint of sustainability, is how the hogs are raised in the first place. If this is factory farming, I doubt it's sustainable. thor --- Message: 4 Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:47:31 -0500 From:

[biofuels-biz] Re: WVO/SVO Biodiesel in WA state

2003-02-25 Thread Thor Skov
will rise. And commercially produced biodiesel should be price competitive (those with whom I’ve spoken that are doing it here in Washington claim that it will be), so you’ll have market forces acting. Keep up the good work, regards, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439

[biofuels-biz] Re: WVO/SVO Biodiesel in WA state

2003-02-24 Thread Thor Skov
city council do you serve on? regards, thor skov -- Message: 4 Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 19:58:27 - From: Brian A. Sayrs [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: WVO/SVO Biodiesel in WA state Thor, I am a city councilmember

[biofuels-biz] RE: WVO/SVO Biodiesel in WA state

2003-02-19 Thread Thor Skov
Graham, This is an interesting viewpoint. I'm curious whether you know of any situations with state legislatures where WVO/SVO did in fact drag down biodiesel legislation. It seems to me that the concerns you raise are more likely to emerge when dealing with fleet managers and car owners. Why

[biofuel] Re: Chokecherries

2003-02-19 Thread Thor Skov
Sorry I missed the original post. Was there a link to some report or study on the seed's oil content? thanks. thor __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

[biofuels-biz] biodiesel in Washington State

2003-02-15 Thread Thor Skov
legislators about these bills, and to push for their support. If you are interested, please contact me by email, or by phone at day 360-652-7362 ext 284 eve 206-363-4187 regards, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA

[biofuel] tax credits for biodiesel-capable cars as alternative fuel vehicles

2003-02-11 Thread Thor Skov
of biodiesel roughly commensurate with the miles driven in a particular year. Does this sound outrageously complicated? Feasible? Any other suggestions? thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 1354

2003-02-08 Thread Thor Skov
Keith, Interesting article and study, but also very unsettling. I had a hard time accepting this study that is premised on cannibalism, even though a bit of looking on the web revealed that Cornish chicks tend to be cannabilistic. I wonder why they didn't use rats or weasels, or something

[biofuel] Re: $2.60 for recharging and the French aircar runs 120 miles

2003-02-06 Thread Thor Skov
Steve, What do you find unscientific about the air car? thor --- Message: 4 Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 06:42:14 -0500 From: Steve Spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: $2.60 for recharging and the French aircar runs 120 miles Don't confuse the believers with

[biofuel] Re: Re: Re: Democracy--Nazi Germany was Democratic!???

2003-02-06 Thread Thor Skov
Hakan, I agree with most of what you say. Yes Hitler came to power democratically, but that is NOT the same thing as saying that Nazi Germany was democratic. You emphasized the democratic nature of Fascist Italy and Germany in an earlier post, and I believe you wrote that they had elections up

[biofuel] Re: Re: Democracy--Nazi Germany was Democratic!???

2003-02-04 Thread Thor Skov
Hakan, Curtis, and others who may have weighed in with similar opinions, First, let me apologize for a late response to this thread—I was both lurking and busy with other matters. Hakan, you asserted that the Nazi’s had democratic support and that Fascist Germany and Italy held elections until

[biofuel] RE: Taxed To DEATH

2003-01-29 Thread Thor Skov
online via NREL website. That should get you started. Best, Thor Skov Nick, Do you have scientific data to show that biofuel is cleaner than petroleum? Does it not depend on the engine? My car is certified as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle. I

[biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-18 Thread Thor Skov
--and you're right. But I am curious if you have info on regional pricing for biodiesel. seasons greetings to all, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284

Re: [biofuels-biz] Digest Number 431

2002-12-15 Thread Thor Skov
, thanks for tolerating my 5am Sunday morning rant. thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful

[biofuels-biz] biodiesel business plan template

2002-12-05 Thread Thor Skov
. thanks for any responses. thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now

[biofuel] Re: Thought Provoking Book Review

2002-12-03 Thread Thor Skov
and choice through labeling and certification, or anything else that would expose these impacts or reflect them in pricing. In short, it's largely a load of crap, but nevertheless probably an interesting read in parts. best to all, thor skov -- ORIGINAL

[biofuel] addendum to my last post

2002-12-03 Thread Thor Skov
I'd like to mention another book along the same lines as Bailey's latest, that came out last year and caused quite a stir, called The Skeptical Environmentalist. You can read reviews of this and how its many claims of falsely created environmental problems were debunked here:

[biofuels-biz] re: regulations was: Re:Homebrewer on a soapbox!

2002-11-27 Thread Thor Skov
Mark, You make good points, and I don’t think we’re really disagreeing here. A lot of this discussion was generated over the loose, unclarified use of the term homebrewer on my part. If a homebrewer is someone just producing for their own use, then I pretty much agree with everything you’ve

[biofuels-biz] Re: A response to ... eh-hem.... Big Industry? was Re: BIG

2002-11-26 Thread Thor Skov
Keith, Great post. You have my brain working. Thanks for reminding me about the NBB’s focus on fleets. I had forgotten that. However, I don’t necessarily agree that small-scale producers are going to eschew fleets. But first, I think I may be tripping up on definitions. Where, really,

[biofuels-biz] Re: Homebrewer on a soapbox! was A Response to

2002-11-26 Thread Thor Skov
Mark, Well, my post certain punched a lot of your buttons. I appreciate your taking the time to reply so passionately. As should be obvious by now, I am not familiar with the homebrewing community beyond the few individuals I know regionally who make BD and my own as yet unrealized pretensions

[biofuel] Re: Homebrewer on a soapbox! was A Response to

2002-11-26 Thread Thor Skov
[Cross-post from the Biofuels-biz list.] Mark, Well, my post certain punched a lot of your buttons. I appreciate your taking the time to reply so passionately. As should be obvious by now, I am not familiar with the homebrewing community beyond the few individuals I know regionally who make BD

[biofuel] Re: A response to ... eh-hem.... Big Industry? was Re: BIG

2002-11-26 Thread Thor Skov
[Cross-post from the Biofuels-biz list.] Keith, Great post. You have my brain working. Thanks for reminding me about the NBB’s focus on fleets. I had forgotten that. However, I don’t necessarily agree that small-scale producers are going to eschew fleets. But first, I think I may be

[biofuels-biz] Re:Re: A response to ... eh-hem.... Big Industry? was Re: BIG

2002-11-25 Thread Thor Skov
Keith, Graham, and everyone, Some ideas as a follow-up. If NBB and others are concerned that consumers will be put off by poor quality biodiesel and/or the improper use/preparation for use of good quality biodiesel, then perhaps someone should put together a buying guide. A while back someone,

[biofuels-biz] Re: A response to ... eh-hem.... Big Industry? was Re: BIG

2002-11-24 Thread Thor Skov
somehow (a national cooperative?) to focus their voices. best to all, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo

[biofuel] [biofuels-biz] Re: A response to ... eh-hem.... Big Industry? was Re: BIG

2002-11-24 Thread Thor Skov
(a national cooperative?) to focus their voices. best to all, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail

[biofuel] refitting an 82 rabbit diesel to burn biodiesel

2002-10-23 Thread Thor Skov
to replace. thanks, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284 __ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http

Re: [biofuels-biz] Digest Number 360

2002-10-02 Thread Thor Skov
am just interested in the specific arguments that such groups are using against biodiesel. thanks all, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA 98223-0277 (360) 652-7362 Ext 284

Re: [biofuels-biz] Proposed Biodiesel Book

2002-08-17 Thread Thor Skov
Tom, I am extremely interested in helping you with such a project. I know little about making biodiesel and the chemistry, and what I do know is bool-learnin' not real experience. I don't have the background of Keith or Todd, but I am passionate about biodiesel and My strengths are my

Re: [biofuels-biz] Proposed Biodiesel Book

2002-08-17 Thread Thor Skov
on this project, please let me know. Best regards, Thor Skov --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Keith, I have seasonal work and often have a bit of a breather in the winter. I'm thinking of writing a book on biodesel production from waste fryer oil. It would cover all of the real information

Re: [biofuels-biz] Legal Obstacles for Biodiesel

2002-08-01 Thread Thor Skov
Keith, Tom, et. al., The following Federal Register notice has some relevant information. Keith, this may be the notice you were referring to. I gleaned the following points: 1. Biodiesel (neat and blends) is considered a non-baseline diesel fuel. 2. There is no language that bars

Re: [biofuels-biz] Legal Obstacles for Biodiesel

2002-08-01 Thread Thor Skov
Tom, I agree with you about the federal funds testing. Heck, NREL contributed to some of the studies as well, and often any amount of federal money is enough to contaminate the rest; at least it works that way with federal grant programs. But my other point is that according to EPA's own

Re: [biofuels-biz] Legal Obstacles for Biodiesel

2002-07-31 Thread Thor Skov
Hi everyone, I have been on the phone with various government officials at various agencies. I have a guy at the Agricultural Marketing Service trying to answer the question of whether checkoff funds are considered private or public monies. Someone on this list asserted that it was with such

Re: [biofuels-biz] Legal Obstacles for Biodiesel

2002-07-28 Thread Thor Skov
so how the heck does it work with electric vehicles then? That's a chemical reaction. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Thor- The federal definition of fuel includes any substance capable of releasing energy or power by combustion or other chemical or physical reaction. That about covers

Re: [biofuels-biz] Legal Obstacles for Biodiesel

2002-07-27 Thread Thor Skov
Tom, Any idea if SVO counts as a personal use fuel? thor --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Keith, I try to keep myself far from legal matters as possible, but here is my belief. Commerce is defined under federal codes as selling or bartering. I don't have a reference to that, but it

[biofuels-biz] small biodiesel producer regs and ADM

2002-07-26 Thread Thor Skov
or regulation they are following in making this demand? Does anyone know the correct person or office to contact at EPA so a biodiesel producer can get clear guidance on what to do? thanks, thor skov = Grants Manager Stillaguamish Tribe Of Indians 3439 Stoluckquamish Lane P.O. Box 277 Arlington, WA

Re: [biofuels-biz] small biodiesel producer regs and ADM

2002-07-26 Thread Thor Skov
thoughts? thor skov --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ADM was on the committee that set up the NBB organization, and convinced the Soybean Council to forward the $2,200,000 used to test the one sample of virgin soy oil based biodiesel that has been thoroughtly tested under Tier 1 and Tier 2

Re: [biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] FW: Earth Can't Meet Human Demand for Resources, Says Study

2002-06-26 Thread Thor Skov
about the BD you're making. I want to get the Tribe involved in this, but am still trying to make it work. Best regards, Thor Skov --- Neoteric Biofuels Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Look, folks, I would not have posted the article if I did not think it worthy of this group and of potential

Re: [biofuels-biz] Genetic Engineering

2002-06-05 Thread Thor Skov
, input-intensive monoculture farming is more efficient than biointensive multi-cropping on a small scale. This is NOT a flame. Simply an attempt to clear up a common misconception. Regards, Thor Skov --- Chuck Ranum [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Strictly from the standpoint of efficiency, growing

Re: [biofuels-biz] Fwd: Re: [biofuel] Re: HempCar Rag...

2002-03-12 Thread Thor Skov
. And, for the record, I believe both should be legalized. It would be interesting to see data on the number of americans who support legalizing hemp, those who support legalizing marijuana, and the overlap between them. regards, thor skov --- Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com

[biofuel] receiving this listserve in digest form

2001-12-13 Thread Thor Skov
Is there any way to receive biofuel as a digest? 50 emails a day is killing me, but i don't want to unsubscribe. Thor Skov __ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http

Re: [biofuel] Unimog: was Re: Thinking about buying a car?

2001-12-08 Thread Thor Skov
Hummers also get about 8 mpg, are outrageously expensive, and don't carry much. They are not trucks. They do get around, though. --- motie_d [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Alan S. Petrillo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The

Re: [biofuel] Plant construction ??

2001-12-06 Thread Thor Skov
ventures. Best, Thor Skov --- Bob Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Need help locating company's providing BD plant design with a min capacity of 200,000 gallons a year. We have contacted Pacific BD and Energea are their others ??? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed

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2001-11-29 Thread Thor Skov
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[biofuel] propane catalyst

2001-09-30 Thread Thor Skov
with biodiesel. any thoughts? Regards, Thor Skov __ Do You Yahoo!? Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- FREE COLLEGE MONEY CLICK HERE

Re: [biofuel] VW Tdi (was diesel motor capable of 60 mpg

2001-09-30 Thread Thor Skov
I read that VW has a 1.3liter engine that gets 100mpg. I'll find the reference if you're interested. This car is not, of course, sold in the US. --- Craig Reece [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This isn't exactly the answer you've requested, but the VW Jetta Tdi engine will give 45-50 mpg as

Re: [biofuel] Making A Cleaner, Cheaper Fuel Cell

2001-08-24 Thread Thor Skov
energy involved. This type of writing does a disservice to the cause of renewable fuels. There are only five renewable energy sources as far as I know: solar, wind, and biomass, tidal generation, and geothermal (and perhaps nuclear fusion, eventually). Regards, Thor Skov --- Keith Addison [EMAIL

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