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#8.


When Shiloh was born, the sale of the total rights of her newborn photographs earned up to $10 million worldwide. Angelina and Pitt donated all the profits to an undisclosed charity.

 

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#9.


Madame Tussauds has created a wax figure of two-month-old Shiloh. It is the first infant re-created in wax by Madame Tussauds.

 

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#10.


And finally, Angelina has 13 known tattoos on her body. Two among them are the Tennessee Williams quote “A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages” which she got together with her mother and four sets of geographical coordinates on her upper left arm which are indicative of the birthplaces of her children.

So there you go! The next time you look at that exotically gorgeous face, you will know a lot more about the woman behind it.

 

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Facts about the Diesel Secret peddlers

Due to much discussion about the new Google advertisers, "Diesel Secret", I'm posting somewhat of a summary of what we've been able to learn about this exciting new form of oil. Enjoy!


The Diesel Secret MSDS is here:

http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/groupee.../4511077101/p/1 includes this, supposedly:

"DSE additive Material Safety Data Sheet
General
Synonyms: dimethylbenzene, xylol
Molecular formula: C6H4(CH3)2 This is a mixture of the three xylenes, m-xylene (CAS 108-38-3), o-xylene (CAS 95-47-6) and p-xylene (CAS
106-42-3), and often also contains ethyl bezene (CAS 100-41-4)."

also posted at that thread is an explanation of what they tell you to buy, more or less: a (questionable) SVO filtration system (they claim a Goldenrod will remove water apparently which I think is not accepted as true generally by experienced SVO'ers) and some household water filters for filtration (Dana Linscott has in the past posted some good reasons not to rely on pumping oil through those).

The MSDS for the 'additive' is available through their site. Apparently it's $13 plus $10 shipping, per each 12 oz bottle, which isn't a cheap habit when you add it to $3/gallon gasoline and diesel or kerosene and an additional cetane booster additive.

You're supposed to mix the dimethylbenzene additive with filtered WVO and
a lot of gasoline and kerosene and some cetane boost additive for good measure. In a 'Wal-Mart garbage can'.

Just remember, safety first!

There have been people using blends of vegoil and diesel or gasoline ("thinning
"), but there are cautions and problems with this approach.

There have been very mixed results in the US with blends because both used vegoil and diesel seem to vary a lot and solid material sometimes seems to come out of solution (not known whether this is WVO-related or diesel-related).

Perhaps in Europe they're buying new SVO and blending it with petroleum thinners, which I can see being an easier blend to maintain than some of the WVO we collect here. The Bio-power people (also not very well regarded in the SVO / biodiesel world) mix up their magic potion and let the stuff sit for several weeks to allow waxy stuff to fall out, which seems like a different practice than the Diesel Secret shortcut promotes.

Cold weather is a big issue with blends as well.

One (semi-critical) Infopop discussion forum thread on blends is here: http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/groupee...51/m/1571038201 , both pros and cons are somewhat discussed.

I think Tilly did some viscosity tests at one point at the infopop forum, that showed that it's really difficult to get the viscosity of cold WVO blended with petroleum products to be anywhere near the viscosity of diesel, which means that some peopel's injectors can end up spraying poor spray pattern, which can eventually lead to coking of injectors, which leads to more poor spray pattern, which can lead to engine damage (one form of which is polymerised engine oil- your lube oil becomes a rock and your engine components seize) as has been noted in dozens or hundreds of scientific studies in the past few decades. I've actually seen this happen to three different users- two SVO, one biodiesel with poor engine
maintenance and possible fuel quality problems. Some engines and fuel systems are more sensitive to this than others , apparently. For more information on how this happens please see the University of Idaho summary of some of the old 'cold SVO' studies, some of which involved blends of SVO and diesel:
http://www.uidaho.edu/bae/biodiesel/rawoils.html (follow the link for the summarise of individual studies and what kind of damage resulted)


Of course the emissions of a mixture like this aren't known either but are probably quite a bit worse than if you were to do SVO right ('heated') or to use biodiesel, though emissions isnt' the marketing angle they're using.

The worst part of this Diesel Secret snake oil phenomenon is that they're marketing (via Google AdWords) very heavily and are attracting people who are completely new to biofuels and are not going to be able to get the hand-holding and support that blenders who participate in the SVO forums will get.

The response in the SVO/biodiesel world has been extremely sceptical, and at TDI Club forums biodiesel section, there is even some concern that some of the recent discussion has been started by the DSE company's own 'shills' posing as legitimate posters. This seems to be a reasonable fear.

So... be afraid... be very afraid.

 

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You Don't Know Beans

By Luigi Fraschini/

 

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While the media has followed the success of the Toyota Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, it has been virtually silent on the success of the Jeep Liberty CRD diesel, which comes pre-filled with a mixture of conventional diesel oil and biodiesel. While sales of the Liberty CRD have been more modest than the Prius (just 10,000 units versus the Prius's 100,000+) the Liberty's sales figure has been double DaimlerChrysler's projections. And it indicates that, against odds, there could be a growing U.S. market for diesel-powered vehicles, especially in light of the potential benefits of biodiesel, which has environmental advantages and can help wean the U.S. off foreign oil.

 

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Biodiesel is a cleaner burning, renewable alternative fuel that can be made from any fat or vegetable oil, such as soybean oil. The market surplus in soybean oil from one bushel of soybeans makes 1.4 gallons of biodiesel, offering up a lucrative new market for America's farmers without detracting from the nation's food supply. When you add to that the anti-pollution and fuel efficiency of the Common Rail Diesel (CRD) engine technology, you have a potent one-two punch that can benefit the nation if -- and it's a big if -- consumers can be convinced to give the new clean diesel-biodiesel technology a try.

 

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"At DaimlerChrysler, biodiesel is part of our vision for an America that is less dependent on petroleum, that protects and preserves the environment, and that values a strong and sustainable economy," said Deb Morrissett, vice president -- regulatory affairs for the Chrysler Group.

 

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Morrissett noted that in addition to the 30 percent improvements in fuel economy with clean diesel technology, biodiesel has the potential to reduce our nation's reliance on petroleum, much of it from overseas sources. While new clean-diesel technology reduces so-called "greenhouse gas emissions" up to 20 percent, biodiesel can further improve the carbon dioxide balance. Biodiesel also cuts tailpipe emissions significantly. And it is homegrown, thanks to America's farmers.

 

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"Alternative fuels, including soy biodiesel and ethanol, are included in the President's energy plan," Amy Sigg Davis, chairman of the Ohio Soybean Council. "I can see nothing but a bright future for soy biodiesel, the nation's farmers, our economy and the environment."

 

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In addition to B5, a blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent regular diesel fuel called B20 (how do they think of these names?) has recently been approved by Chrysler for use in its Dodge Ram pickup trucks for government, military and commercial fleet customers effective with the 2007 model year. DaimlerChrysler is the first U.S. automaker to specifically approve of B20.

 

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The downside of the picture is that recent consumer research indicates that American consumers still have lingering doubts about diesels, many born in the diesel boom-bust debacle of the late 1970s and early 1980s. But with green biodiesel leading the way, the diesel engine might be poised for renewed success. You can learn more about biodiesel by going to their Web site.

 

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Ten Things You Don’t Know About Hybrids

 

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hree years ago, I knew nothing about hybrid vehicles. Then in 2004, when gas prices went over $2 a gallon for the first time ever, I started hearing about the Toyota Prius (the same year it won several “Car of the Year” awards), the Honda Civic Hybrid, and the Honda Insight. Since my interest had always been with suv’s, it wasn’t until I laid eyes on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid that hybrids really got my attention. That was in late 2004.

 

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Fast-forward three years and I’m now devoting several hours a week to learning all about hybrid suv’s. This is a very exciting time for anyone interested in owning a hybrid, as we’ve rapidly moved from only a few hybrid options to a future where we’ll likely have more than 100 hybrids to choose from. Several auto manufacturers have recently announced that they soon will offer hybrid versions of most or all their new models, including Toyota, GM, Volkswagen, and Chrysler.

 

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While hybrid cars, trucks, and SUV’s are currently all the rage, most people still don’t know much about hybrids. In an effort to dispel some of the common myths and to shed some light on these “green machines”, we’ve created a list of the 10 things you may not know about hybrids.

 

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1. Hybrid vehicles are powered by a gas engine, in combination with an electric motor - not simply one or the other. For a great demonstration of how these systems work together, see this article on HowStuffWorks.com.

 

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2. Hybrids don’t need to be plugged in. So called “plug-in” vehicles are coming, but current hybrids recharge their batteries while they are slowing down and during braking.

 

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3. Hybrids don’t skimp on power. The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV and it’s non-hybrid counterpart both sport a 270 hp engine. (Need more power? The Lexus LS 600h packs 438 hp, and goes from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds.)

 

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4. Hybrids aren’t overly expensive. There are several makes and models of hybrid cars and suv’s priced between $20,000 - $25,000, including the Prius, Civic, Escape, Altima, Vue, and Aura. Many of these vehicles also come with federal and state tax credits. Factor in fuel economy, resale values, and lower maintenance costs - and hybrids are quite affordable.