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2008-02-28T22:35:00.000-07:00

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AA Turbo Charger works with any cell phone

2006-06-07T10:19:00.000-07:00

AA Turbo Charger, Inc. Opens Its First Regional Distribution Center in
Dallas, Texas

(PRLEAP.COM) The First Regional Distribution Center with a 20,000 unit
Inventory for the AA Turbo Portable Cell Phone Charger will be available in June
2006 in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex Area. The new Regional Distribution
Center owners; one of which is an Attorney, flew in and met with the owners of
AA Turbo Charger Marketing (aaTCM) and in just a few hours deposited $300,000
for the 20,000 unit inventory and locked up The JVP for 90 Days.

According to Norman Doeteroff, the inventor of the Turbo Charge, the idea to
create this product came to him after he lost his cell phone charge while
traveling. In an attempt to use a competitor’s product, Mr. Doeteroff became
extremely frustration as the competitor’s product only held a single charge.

The AA Turbo Charge is a lip stick size portable cell phone charger that uses a
double A battery and gives you an additional 2 hours of talk time. Additional
adapters are provided for about 95% of cell phone models.

Currently, additional Regional Distribution Centers are needed in the following
areas:

United States

AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, NV, NJ, NM, NY,
NC, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WY

International

Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, India, Saudi Arabia,
Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Turkey, Spain, Italy, France, Ireland, UK,
Portugal, Switzerland, Greece, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Russia,
Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina,
Caribbean and South Africa.

AA Turbo Charger Marketing, Inc. is currently offering a $5,000 reward to anyone
who can secure a joint venture partner in the United States and a $50,000 reward
for anyone who is able to secure a joint venture partner for aa-TCM Inc
internationally.

According to spokesperson for AA Turbo Charger, Inc., sales for the AA Turbo
Charger reached $800,000 in 10 days and are expected to double in the next 2
weeks.

An additional 20,000 representatives will be needed to handle the increase in
demand for this product.

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THE GRAND CANYON SQUIRE INN, ARIZONA SELECTS OXFORD MEDIA’S VIDEO-ON-DEMAND SERVICES

2006-05-25T22:41:00.000-07:00

IRVINE, CA, May 24, 2006 -- Oxford Media, Inc. (OTC BB: OXMI.OB - News), a secure digital communication and technology company, announced today it has signed an agreement with the Grand Canyon Squire Inn (Grand Canyon, Arizona) through one of its Platinum Dealers, AZ Digital Dish Inc. for digital Video-on-Demand and Pay-Per-View entertainment to its 250 rooms. Installation is scheduled to be completed in June 2006.

“We have been searching for a solution for our hotel properties since 1999, and until now, there wasn’t such an offering, much less an affordable one. We are excited to move forward in helping our customers enhance their guests’ experience”, said, Brian Brimhall, President, AZ Digital Dish Inc. (http://www.azdigitaldish.com/)

“Our technology was built to support hotels ranging from small to large. While our target market is the smaller underserved hotels, this is an example of how we are priced to compete in larger hotels offering more revenue and profits than our competitors”, said Rick Shafer, EVP of Sales of Oxford Media, Inc.

As part of the Agreement, Oxford Media was granted "rooftop rights" to install a WiMAX antenna or similar transmitting/receiving device on the rooftop of the Grand Canyon Squire Inn. The sole consideration to be paid by Oxford Media for these rooftop rights will be a percentage of future revenue derived from the antenna, which is to be negotiated.

About Oxford Media, Inc.

Oxford Media is a leading developer of digital VOD and PPV entertainment systems that are scalable and turnkey offering hotel guests a variety of video content on-demand including the latest first-run Hollywood Movies, while giving a ROI to property owners. Oxford Media’s market is comprised of small and mid-sized hotels and motels -- a segment of the hotel industry previously underserved and unable to offer such services to their guests. This targeted market of hotel properties between 50 to 300 rooms, comprises over 2.4 million hotel rooms in the U.S. and represents approximately 56% of the total hotel market.

Oxford's wholly owned subsidiary Creative Business Concepts, Inc. is a wireless and business systems provider specializing in WiFi/WiMAX, IT Security and IT Integration, and Telecom. As part of these service offerings, CBC designs and installs specialty communication systems for data, voice, video, and telecom. http://www.oxfordmediainc.com/

Propane Conversions for Gasoline Engines

2006-05-24T10:45:00.000-07:00

Many people are converting their small gasoline engines such as those used in generators to the much cleaner and cheaper propane. Here is a site which covers the subject quite well http://www.propanecarbs.com/dualfuelconversion.html

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2006-05-11T11:31:00.000-07:00

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2006-05-08T16:05:00.000-07:00

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2006-05-08T15:56:00.000-07:00

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2006-05-08T15:50:00.000-07:00

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2006-05-05T16:16:00.000-07:00

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Tiny Reactor Boosts Biodiesel Production

2006-04-20T09:58:00.000-07:00

By WILLIAM McCALL, AP Business Writer
PORTLAND, Ore. - A tiny chemical reactor that can convert vegetable oil directly into biodiesel could help farmers turn some of their crops into homegrown fuel to operate agricultural equipment instead of relying on costly imported oil. "This is all about producing energy in such a way that it liberates people," said Goran Jovanovic, a chemical engineering professor at Oregon State University who developed the microreactor. The device - about the size of a credit card - pumps vegetable oil and alcohol through tiny parallel channels, each smaller than a human hair, to convert the oil into biodiesel almost instantly. By comparison, it takes more than a day to produce biodiesel with current technology. Conventional production involves dissolving a catalyst, such as sodium hydroxide, in alcohol, then stirring it into vegetable oil in large vats for about two hours. The mixture then has to sit for 12 to 24 hours while a slow chemical reaction forms biodiesel along with glycerin, a byproduct. The glycerin is separated and can be used to make other products, such as soaps, but it still contains the chemical catalyst, which must be neutralized and removed using hydrochloric acid, a long and costly process. The microreactor under development by the university and the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute eliminates the mixing, the standing time and maybe even the need for a catalyst. "If we're successful with this, nobody will ever make biodiesel any other way," Jovanovic said. The device is small, but it can be stacked in banks to increase production levels to the volume required for commercial use, he said. Biodiesel production on the farm also could reduce distribution costs by eliminating the need for tanker truck fuel delivery, part of the growing effort to meet fuel demand locally - instead of relying on distant refineries and tanker transport. "Distributed energy production means you can use local resources - farmers can produce all the energy they need from what they grow on their own farms," Jovanovic said.

Acetone In Fuel Said to Increase Mileage 15-35%

2006-04-20T09:45:00.000-07:00

Readily-available chemical added to gas tank in small proportion improves
the fuel's ability to vaporize completely by eliminating the surface tension
that causes some particulates to not fully vaporize.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2005 -- Acetone (CH3COCH3), also called dimethylketone or
propanone, is a product that can be purchased inexpensively in most locations
around the world, such as in the common hardware store. Added to the fuel tank
in tiny amounts, it aids in the vaporization of the gasoline or diesel,
increasing fuel efficiency, engine longevity, and performance -- as well as
reducing hydrocarbon emissions.

How it Works

Complete vaporization of normal fuel is far from perfect in today's cars. A
certain amount of fuel in most engines remains liquid in the hot chamber. In
order to become a true gas and be fully combusted, fuel must undergo a phase
change.

Surface tension present an obstacle to vaporization. For instance
the energy barrier from surface tension can sometimes force water to reach
300 degrees before it vaporizes. Similarly with gasoline.

Acetone drastically reduces the surface tension. Most fuel molecules are
sluggish with respect to their natural frequency. Acetone has an inherent
molecular vibration that "stirs up" the fuel molecules, to break the surface
tension. This results in a more complete vaporization with other factors
remaining the same. More complete vaporization means less wasted fuel, hence
the increased gas mileage from the increased thermal efficiency.

That excess fuel was formerly wasted past the rings or sent out the
tailpipe but with acetone it gets burned.

Acetone allows gasoline to behave more like the ideal automotive fuel
which is PROPANE. The degree of improved mileage depends on how much
unburned fuel you are presently wasting. You might gain 15 to 35-percent
better economy from the use of acetone. Sometimes even more.

How Much to Use

Add in tiny amounts from about one part per 5000 to one part per 500,
depending on the vehicle -- just a few ounces per ten gallons of gas.

Figure 1:

Percentage MILEAGE GAIN when a tiny amount of acetone is added to fuel. The
curves A B C show the effect on three different cars using different
gasolines. Some engines respond better than others to acetone. The D curve
is for diesel fuel. Too much acetone will decrease mileage slightly due to
adding too much octane to the fuel. Too much also upsets the mixture ratio
because acetone (like alcohol) is a light molecule.

After you find the right amount for your car per ten gallons, and you are
happy with your newfound mileage, you might want to try stopping the use of
acetone for a couple of tanks. Watch the drop in mileage. It will amaze you.
That reverse technique is one of the biggest eye openers concerning the use
of acetone in fuel.

In a 10-gallon tank of gasoline, use two to three ounces of pure acetone to
obtain excellent mileage improvements. In a ten-gallon tank of diesel fuel,
use from 1 to 2 ounces of acetone. Performance went up too. Use about a
teaspoon of acetone in the fuel tank of a lawnmower or snowblower.

Where to Get Acetone

The pure acetone label is the only additive suggested and is easily
available from most stores in 16-ounce plastic bottles and in one-gallon
containers from some large farm supply stores. But any acetone source is
better than none. Containers labeled acetone from a hardware store are
usually okay and pure enough to put in your fuel. We prefer cans or bottles
that say 100-percent pure. The acetone in gallons or pints we get from Fleet
Farm are labeled 100% pure. The bottles from Walgreen say 100% pure. Never
use solvents such as paint thinners or unknown stuff in your gas. Toluene,
benzene and xylene are okay if they are pure but may not raise mileage
except when mixed with acetone.

Additional Benefits

In addition to increased mileage acetone added to fuel boasts other benefits
such as increased power, engine life, and performance. Less unburned fuel
going past the rings keeps the rings and engine oil in far better condition.
A tiny bit of acetone in diesel fuel can stop the black smoke when the rack
is all the way at full throttle. You will notice that the exhaust soot will
be greatly reduced.

Acetone can reduce hydrocarbon emissions up to 60-percent. In some older
cars, the HC readings with acetone went from say 440 PPM to 195, as just one
example. Though mileage gains taper off with too much acetone, hydrocarbon
emissions are nevertheless greatly reduced. Pure acetone is an extremely
clean burning fuel that burns in air with a pretty blue, smokeless flame.

Acetone reduces the formation of water-ice crystals in below-zero weather
which damage the fuel filter.

There are no known bad effects and every good reason to use acetone in
your fuel. I have never seen a problem with acetone, and I have used ACETONE
in gasoline and diesel fuel and in jet fuel (JP-4) for 50 years. I have
rigorously tested fuels independently and am considered an authority on this
important subject.

Cautions

Keep acetone away from painted surfaces, such as the paint on your car under
the gas tank opening. Acetone is the key ingredient in paint remover. In
addition to paint, fuels, including acetone, can also dissolve asphalt and
most plastics.

Never allow skin contact with it. It can damage clothing as well. Don't
breathe it. Keep children away from all dangerous chemicals. Read the
directions on the container.

Acetone is a highly flammable liquid. Do not expose it near a flame or
spark. Acetone should be stored outside, with proper ventilation, not inside
your house. Gasoline and/or acetone will dissolve cheap plastics, so be sure
the container you store it in will not deteriorate.

No Issues with the Engine

I have soaked carburetor parts in acetone for months and even years to see
if there is any deterioration. Any parts made to run with gasoline will work
with acetone just fine.

Contrast with Alcohol

In contrast, alcohol has been shown to be corrosive in an engine, yet they
put THAT into gasoline. Alcohol in general is anti-mileage. Most of the
alcohol that enters your gas came here from Europe as stale wine. Alcohol is
no good in fuels. In Brazil, millions of engines and fuel systems were
ruined by alcohol.

Furthermore, alcohol increases surface tension, producing the opposite
effect from acetone.

Alcohol in fuel attracts water. This hurts mileage because water acts
like a fire extinguisher. Some cars may run badly and even quit due to the
incombustible nature of the water laden fuel. We know of a dozen cars that
recently stopped running due to water in the alcohol and gas mixture.

In below-zero weather, the water and alcohol form abrasive, icy particles
that can damage fuel pumps.

Hasn't Been Warmly Received

Questions asked of someone in the petroleum industry regarding ACETONE will
often automatically trigger a string of negative reactions and perhaps false
assertions. We may have heard them all. The mere mention of this additive
represents such a threat to oil profits that you may get fabricated denials
against the successful use of acetone in fuels.

The author has never found any valid reason for not using acetone in
gasoline or diesel fuel. Plus it takes such a tiny amount to work. No wonder
they fear this additive.

Political Action

You might Email this article to your government representative. After
sufficient data has been collected, and that data supports the conclusions
presented here, ACETONE should be ordered by Federal Law to be present in
all fuels. While you're at it, request that vehicles be equipped with a MPG
read-out to make it easier for consumers to know what is and is not working
to improve their mileage.

If You Want to Do Independent Testing

For those of you who like to see the data yourself, there is a great little
device available to check your exact gas mileage and more. See
http://ScanGauge.com
for an instrument that fits any car1996 or newer. It measures your real-time
MPG, inlet temperature and many more details as you drive. This inexpensive
tool should end a lot of debate over what works for mileage and what does
not. We use the TRIP function to average the MPG at a steady 50 MPH both
ways.

Since the fuel from every gas station is slightly different from the
next, the MPG performance will also vary slightly. Then there exist a wide
variety of additive choices at the terminals that affect quality. When
trucks deliver gasoline to the gas stations, their method of mixture for the
various grades of fuel is astonishingly lax. What the pump says the fuel
rating is, and what the rating actually measures can be so different that
the "premium" might actually be closer to "regular," and vise versa in
extreme cases. Also other variables in the cars performance such as warm
external temperature versus cold external temperature, using the AC or not,
headlights or not, incline of drive, etc. Try to eliminate as many of these
variable as possible in your comparative testing.

Be consistent where you buy your gasoline because different gasolines
vary tremendously. The best gas and the worst gas in your neighborhood will
likely have a 30-percent spread in mileage. Same for diesel fuel. (In my
experience with repeated test results, I have found that Texaco, Chevron and
Canadian Shell deliver excellent gasoline mileage.) Try to keep down the
number of variables wherever you gas up by using the same station, same
pump, same grade or same octane before testing.

Incidentally, in almost all cases, the lowest octane is best for mileage.
Most modern vehicles do not have high enough compression to justify using
high octane fuels. The testing indicates best mileage is usually obtained
with 85 or 87 octane gasoline. Too much octane causes a loss of power and
economy. BUT too little octane causes the same things plus knocking. Listen
carefully to your engine for tell-tale knocks or clicks when you start out
from a light. The best mileage points to the correct octane when the engine
is properly tuned.

The ScanGauge enables you to notice these difference and then see the
difference with and without acetone added in various proportions.

Report Your Findings

PES Network Inc. has created an index page at PESWiki where you can report
your findings. PESWiki is a publicly editable website where you can post a
summary of your results, or create a full page, with all the details you
wish to report, with images and links to video or spreadsheet data.

http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Acetone_as_a_Fuel_Additive

Other Additives Exist

There are of course other additives that improve mileage (which also have
had less than a favorable reception by the petroleum industry). Certain
octane improvers for example also aid mileage. We recently proved that Carb
Medic from Gunk can raise mileage when 3 oz. are used with 2 oz. of acetone
per 10 gallons of gasoline, even in cold weather.

Many products claiming to improve mileage are expensive and do not really
help much. Others are fakes. For instance, a smooth flow of air into a
carburetor or injector is far better for mileage than turbulent air. Yet
many people deliberately introduce turbulent air into their engines. There
are many silly myths floating around the car industry to fool the average
person. Another is that cold intake air improves mileage. NO. Warm air
improves mileage.

Test for yourself. Take a mileage check for each and every tank of gas or
diesel fuel like we do. Your actual mileage is not that of a single tankful
but the average of perhaps five tanks worth. To be accurate, you should not
miss any checks. This takes discipline to get reliable results. Someday your
car will do it for you with an MPG gauge on the dash. But for now, YOU ought
to keep tabs on your mileage for all our sakes.

The above story by Louis LaPointe, adapted by Sterling D. Allan with
LaPoint's permission, is published, with related links, at

http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone

Sources

The above story was adapted with permission from a story reported at:

http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/additive.htm

Harry Dschaak of Rockland, Idaho, who drove gasoline semi trucks and has
reported on the method used in the industry for fuel mixture.

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2006-03-07T17:00:00.000-07:00

Did you know that you can buy guns wholesale and have them delivered to your favorite gun store at a savings of up to 50% less than you would pay for the very same gun at the very same gun store?
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Create your own Hydrogen

2006-03-03T11:02:00.000-07:00

Ray Wheeler, of Lewiston, Utah has been using propane to fuel his cars, trucks, tractors, and pump engines, since the 60's that I know of. Converting to propane was a very simple matter of putting a ring around the top of the carburetor and in fact he used a toggle switch to switch between propane and gasoline using the original equipment. There are a few differences between propane and hydrogen. For one thing hydrogen is considerably more explosive and needs to be contained in a tank similar to acetylene or oxygen, rather than the very thin tanks used for propane.
There is an unlimited amount of hydrogen and it is free. Remember that water is H20 which is 2 parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. You can separate the hydrogen from the oxygen very easily with electrolysis. Simply dump the electrolyte out of a used car battery and fill it full of water instead. Then when you connect 12 volts to the battery, the hydrogen and oxygen will be separated and you can simply let the pure oxygen release into the air. There are thousands of reports on how to this in much more efficient ways than this. You can then use the hydrogen instead of propane to power any vehicle gas or diesel.
Remember that this technology is over 50 years old and there isn't very much complicated about it and you can actually run your car with water.
The government discourages using water to get hydrogen as most people are stupid and can't even use propane safely, let alone what could easily be a hydrogen bomb. That is the sole purpose of changing the valves on propane tanks so that retarded teenagers with High School Diplomas that can't read or do math wouldn't blow themselves up.
We definitely need more experimentation in this field as water is free and so is hydrogen.
If you have experience in this area, we would really appreciate your comments.
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Spray-On Solar-Power Cells Are True Breakthrough

2006-02-28T15:58:00.000-07:00

Originally reported in National Geographic News

Stefan Lovgren

Scientists have invented a plastic solar cell that can turn the sun's power into
electrical energy, even on a cloudy day.

The plastic material uses nanotechnology and contains the first solar cells able
to harness the sun's invisible, infrared rays. The breakthrough has led
theorists to predict that plastic solar cells could one day become five times
more efficient than current solar cell technology.

Like paint, the composite can be sprayed onto other materials and used as
portable electricity. A sweater coated in the material could power a cell phone
or other wireless devices. A hydrogen-powered car painted with the film could
potentially convert enough energy into electricity to continually recharge the
car's battery.

The researchers envision that one day "solar farms" consisting of the plastic
material could be rolled across deserts to generate enough clean energy to
supply the entire planet's power needs.

"The sun that reaches the Earth's surface delivers 10,000 times more energy than
we consume," said Ted Sargent, an electrical and computer engineering professor
at the University of Toronto. Sargent is one of the inventors of the new plastic
material.

"If we could cover 0.1 percent of the Earth's surface with [very efficient]
large-area solar cells," he said, "we could in principle replace all of our
energy habits with a source of power which is clean and renewable."

Infrared Power

Plastic solar cells are not new. But existing materials are only able to harness
the sun's visible light. While half of the sun's power lies in the visible
spectrum, the other half lies in the infrared spectrum.

The new material is the first plastic composite that is able to harness the
infrared portion.

"Everything that's warm gives off some heat. Even people and animals give off
heat," Sargent said. "So there actually is some power remaining in the infrared
[spectrum], even when it appears to us to be dark outside."

The researchers combined specially designed nano particles called quantum dots
with a polymer to make the plastic that can detect energy in the infrared.

With further advances, the new plastic "could allow up to 30 percent of the
sun's radiant energy to be harnessed, compared to 6 percent in today's best
plastic solar cells," said Peter Peumans, a Stanford University electrical
engineering professor, who studied the work.

Electrical Sweaters

The new material could make technology truly wireless.

"We have this expectation that we don't have to plug into a phone jack anymore
to talk on the phone, but we're resigned to the fact that we have to plug into
an electrical outlet to recharge the batteries," Sargent said. "That's only
communications wireless, not power wireless."

He said the plastic coating could be woven into a shirt or sweater and used to
charge an item like a cell phone.

"A sweater is already absorbing all sorts of light both in the infrared and the
visible," said Sargent. "Instead of just turning that into heat, as it currently
does, imagine if it were to turn that into electricity."

Other possibilities include energy-saving plastic sheeting that could be
unfurled onto a rooftop to supply heating needs, or solar cell window coating
that could let in enough infrared light to power home appliances.

Cost-Effectiveness

Ultimately, a large amount of the sun's energy could be harnessed through "solar
farms" and used to power all our energy needs, the researchers predict.

"This could potentially displace other sources of electrical production that
produce greenhouse gases, such as coal," Sargent said.

In Japan, the world's largest solar-power market, the government expects that 50
percent of residential power supply will come from solar power by 2030, up from
a fraction of a percent today.

The biggest hurdle facing solar power is cost-effectiveness.

At a current cost of 25 to 50 cents per kilowatt-hour, solar power is
significantly more expensive than conventional electrical power for residences.
Average U.S. residential power prices are less than ten cents per kilowatt-hour,
according to experts.

But that could change with the new material.

"Flexible, roller-processed solar cells have the potential to turn the sun's
power into a clean, green, convenient source of energy," said John Wolfe, a
nanotechnology venture capital investor at Lux Capital in New York City.

Bio Diesel Basics

2006-02-23T21:48:00.000-07:00

This is just a primer to get you started. We will be discussing how to
manufacture your own bio-diesel from used vegetable oil from your local
restaurant. You won't be able to open a fuel station, but you will be able
to power your own automobile for around 80 cents per gallon.

At Witch Well Energy, we have been living off-grid and selling solar and wind
products for 10 years. You will want to stay tuned, as we will show you
how to make your own bio-diesel.

What is biodiesel?

Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning
alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel
contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel
to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in compression-ignition (diesel)
engines with little or no modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use,
biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.

How is biodiesel made?

Biodiesel is made through a chemical process called

transesterification whereby the glycerin is separated from the fat or
vegetable oil. The process leaves behind two products -- methyl esters (the
chemical name for biodiesel) and glycerin (a valuable byproduct usually sold to
be used in soaps and other products).

Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable
oil?

No! Fuel-grade
biodiesel must be produced to strict industry specifications (ASTM D6751) in
order to insure proper performance. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to
have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the 1990 Clean
Air Act Amendments. Biodiesel that meets ASTM D6751 and is legally registered
with the Environmental Protection Agency is a legal motor fuel for sale and
distribution. Raw vegetable oil cannot meet biodiesel fuel specifications, it is
not registered with the EPA, and it is not a legal motor fuel.

For entities seeking to adopt a definition of
biodiesel for purposes such as federal or state statute, state or national
divisions of weights and measures, or for any other purpose, the official
definition consistent with other federal and state laws and Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines is as follows:

Biodiesel is defined as mono-alkyl esters of
long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats which
conform to ASTM D6751 specifications for use in diesel engines. Biodiesel
refers to the pure fuel before blending with diesel fuel. Biodiesel blends are
denoted as, "BXX" with "XX" representing the percentage of biodiesel contained
in the blend (ie: B20 is 20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel).

Why should I use biodiesel?

Biodiesel is better for the environment because it
is made from renewable resources and has

lower emissions compared to petroleum diesel. It is less toxic than table
salt and biodegrades as fast as sugar. Since it is made in the USA from
renewable resources such as soybeans, its use decreases our dependence on
foreign oil and contributes to our own economy.

Where do I get biodiesel?

Biodiesel is available nationwide. It can be
purchased directly from biodiesel
producers
and marketers, petroleum

distributors, or at a handful of
public
pumps throughout the nation.

Arizona Seeks to remove parental rights

2006-02-09T22:53:00.000-07:00

Arizona parents are under unprecedented attack. Senate Bill 1527 only

makes a small change to the law but it completely undermines parental

authority to make educational decisions that are in the best interest

of their children.

Senate Bill 1527 states that any child who is at least 16 may enroll

in a public school without the consent of the child's parent or

guardian.

This bill is unparalleled in its erosion of parent authority and the

denial of a parent's fundamental right to the care, custody, and

control of their children. To our knowledge Arizona is the first state

in the nation to contemplate this type of legislation. We need your

calls and emails now to help defeat this bill!

Action Requested:

Please call and email all the Senate K-12 Education Committee Members

listed below and give them this message:

"Please defeat Senate Bill 1527. This bill directly violates a

parent's fundamental right to choose the best education for their

children.

This bill could be potentially harmful for children who are least able

to make the best decision in an area as vitally important as

education."

Do not identify yourself as a homeschooler, instead you can identify

yourself as a concerned parent and taxpaying citizen.

Senate K-12 Education Committee Members

Chairman

Senator Toni Hellon (R)

Phone Number: (602) 926-4326

Email Address: thellon@azleg.gov

Vice-Chairman (R)

Senator Ron Gould

Phone: (602) 926-4138

Email: rgould@azleg.gov

Senator Linda Aguirre (D)

Phone: (602) 926-3830

Email: laguirre@azleg.gov

Senator Ken Cheuvront (D)

Phone: (602) 926-5325

Email: kcheuvront@azleg.gov

Senator Linda Gray (R)

Phone: (602) 926-3376

Email: lgray@azleg.gov

Senator John Huppenthal (R)

Phone: (602) 926-5261

Email: jhuppenthal@azleg.gov

Senator Karen Johnson (R)

Phone: (602) 926-3160

Email: kjohnson@azleg.gov

Senator Harry E. Mitchell (D)

Phone: (602) 926-4124

Email: hmitchell@azleg.gov

Background:

Senate Bill 1527 clearly violates a parent's fundamental rights in the

care, custody, and control of their minor children which has been

guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. For a review of many of the

important cases in this area please see our memo at

http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000000/00000075.asp .

Winter Battery Maintenance

2005-11-30T15:10:00.000-07:00

Inspection
There are many tools that may help in properly caring for and maintaining batteries. Below is a list of basic items that Trojan recommends for this task:
Recommended Equipment:

CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles when handling batteries, electrolyte, and charging your battery.
Batteries should be carefully inspected on a regular basis in order to detect and correct potential problems before they can do harm. It is a great idea to start this routine when the batteries are first received.
Inspection Guildlines:1. Examine the outside appearance of the battery.

Look for cracks in the container.

The top of the battery, posts, and connections should be clean, free of dirt, fluids, and corrosion. If batteries are dirty, refer to the Cleaning section for the proper cleaning procedure.

Repair or replace any damaged batteries.

2. Any fluids on or around the battery may be an indication that electrolyte is spilling, leaching, or leaking out.

Leaking batteries must be repaired or replaced.

3. Check all battery cables and their connections.

Look closely for loose or damaged parts.

Battery cables should be intact; broken or frayed cables can be extremely hazardous.

Replace any cable that looks suspicious.

4. Tighten all wiring connections to the proper specification (see below). Make certain there is good contact with the terminals.
Proper Torque Values for Connection Hardware:

Testing
Visual inspection alone is not sufficient to determine the overall health of the battery. Both open-circuit voltage and specific gravity readings can give a good indication of the battery's charge level, age, and health. Routine voltage and gravity checks will not only show the state of charge but also help spot signs of improper care, such as undercharging and over-watering, and possibly even locate a bad or weak battery. The following steps outline how to properly perform routine voltage and specific gravity testing on batteries.
I. Specific Gravity Test(Flooded batteries only)1. Do not add water at this time.2. Fill and drain the hydrometer 2 to 4 times before pulling out a sample.3. There should be enough sample electrolyte in the hydrometer to completely support the float.4. Take a reading, record it, and return the electrolyte back to the cell.5. To check another cell, repeat the 3 steps above.6. Check all cells in the battery.7. Replace the vent caps and wipe off any electrolyte that might have been spilled.8. Correct the readings to 80o F:

Add .004 to readings for every 10o above 80o F

Subtract .004 for every 10o below 80o F.

9. Compare the readings.10. Check the state of charge using Table 1.
The readings should be at or above the factory specification of 1.277 ± .007. If any specific gravity readings register low, then follow the steps below. 1. Check and record voltage level(s).2. Put battery(s) on a complete charge.3. Take specific gravity readings again.
If any specific gravity readings still register low then follow the steps below.1. Check voltage level(s).2. Perform equalization charge. Refer to the Equalizing section for the proper procedure.3. Take specific gravity readings again.
If any specific gravity reading still registers lower than the factory specification of 1.277 ± .007 then one or more of the following conditions may exist:1. The battery is old and approaching the end of its life.2. The battery was left in a state of discharge too long.3. Electrolyte was lost due to spillage or overflow.4. A weak or bad cell is developing.5. Battery was watered excessively previous to testing.Batteries in conditions 1 - 4 should be taken to a specialist for further evaluation or retired from service.
II. Open-Circuit Voltage TestFor accurate voltage readings, batteries must remain idle (no charging, no discharging) for at least 6 hrs, preferably 24 hrs.1. Disconnect all loads from the batteries.2. Measure the voltage using a DC voltmeter.3. Check the state of charge with Table 1.4. Charge the battery if it registers 0% to 70% charged.If battery registers below the Table 1 values, the following conditions may exist: 1. The battery was left in a state of discharge too long.2. The battery has a bad cell.Batteries in these conditions should be taken to a specialist for further evaluation or retired from service.
TABLE 1. State of charge as related to specific gravity and open circuit voltage

Storage
Periods of inactivity can be extremely harmful to lead acid batteries. When placing a battery into storage, follow the recommendations below to insure that the battery remains healthy and ready for use.
NOTE: Storing, charging or operating batteries on concrete is perfectly OK.
The most important things to avoid:1. Freezing. Avoid locations where freezing temperature is expected. Keeping a battery at a high state of charge will also prevent freezing. Freezing results in irreparable damage to a battery's plates and container. 2. Heat. Avoid direct exposure to heat sources, such as radiators or space heaters. Temperatures above 80° F accelerate the battery's self-discharge characteristics.
Step by step storage procedure:1. Completely charge the battery before storing.2. Store the battery in a cool, dry location, protected from the elements. 3. During storage, monitor the specific gravity (flooded) or voltage. Batteries in storage should be given a boost charge when they show a 70% charge or less. See Table 1 in the Testing Section. 4. Completely charge the battery before re-activating. 5. For optimum performance, equalize the batteries (flooded) before putting them back into service. Refer to the Equalizing section for this procedure.

Green energy brings in the green

2005-11-26T11:59:00.000-07:00

THE DENVER POST
The normal trickle of applicants to Xcel Energy's Windsource program turned to a full-blown gale last month after customers learned that wind power is now cheaper than conventional electricity.

Xcel took 2,967 new applications for Windsource in October, more than 15 times the normal monthly volume.

As a result, the program is now fully subscribed with 33,265 Colorado customers and has a waiting list of 1,100.

Even before the enrollment surge, Windsource was the nation's largest ''green pricing'' plan in which consumers voluntarily agree to pay special rates for wind-generated power.

The majority of the new sign-ups came after an Oct. 12 Denver Post article disclosing the price advantage of wind power, Xcel officials said.

Some customers reported long waits on hold when they called Xcel to apply for the program.

''We weren't expecting this large a number of customers at one time,'' said Xcel spokesman Tom Henley. ''It was certainly a challenge to get as many people into the program as we did.''

Historically, participants in the voluntary Windsource program paid as much as $6 more a month to purchase wind power from Xcel.

But after Xcel filed last month for an electric rate increase, the cost of conventional power became higher than electricity from Windsource.

Xcel filed the rate increase because of the soaring costs of natural gas. Xcel uses gas as a fuel for almost half of its power generation.

Windsource customers, however, are not charged for generating fuel costs, as conventional Xcel customers are. As a result, homeowners who buy all their power from Windsource will save, on average, $4.11 a month.

Under an initial filing by Xcel, the savings would have been $9.75 a month, but Xcel amended the filing when natural-gas prices fell from their record highs after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Witch Well Energy oldest alternative energy firm in Apache County

2005-11-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

Witch Well Energy has been in business longer than all of our local competition combined. Our facilities are off-grid and we use what we sell. The local area received it's name back in the old days of the Long H Ranch (now Red Sky Ranch). The well at the Witch Well Tavern and others was "witched" to determine where the underground water lay. The area is unincorporated with approximately a couple hundred residents. The closest municipal utilities are located 25 miles away either east, north, or south. We began selling and installing solar panels and wind generators. Today, there are many wind turbines across the skyline with some residents having more than one.