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John Clark Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0	Message 349887 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 10:37:23 UTC - in response to Message 349886. Just what I was looking for. Thanks DB! It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues ID: 349887 ·

Darth Dogbytes™ Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 30 Jul 03 Posts: 7512 Credit: 2,021,148 RAC: 0	Message 349886 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 10:35:58 UTC Account frozen... ID: 349886 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14922 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 13	Message 349873 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 10:21:58 UTC I need a coffee I.V. stat!...Gotta get moving! PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 349873 ·

Siran d'Vel'nahr Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 May 99 Posts: 7346 Credit: 44,181,323 RAC: 540	Message 349675 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 4:12:45 UTC - in response to Message 349664. Last modified: 27 Jun 2006, 4:13:20 UTC Heya Dan, I've got a question for you. In areas like yours where thunderstorms are the norm in the late spring and during the summer...why haven't people installed lightning rods and/or why are they not a part of the building codes. They're very cheap, easy to have installed, and require no maintance? Shocking indeed! I've asked that question too...And i've heard that lightning rods are overrated as protection...possibly because they act as lightning attractors...bringing down bolts that otherwise might never have struck...They used to be visible on the roofs of many structures in these parts...But not anymore... Most of the damage incurred at the radio station was a result of voltage that came in via a strike on a nearby light pole...At least that's what the theory is froom the station engineers...The same engineers will be installing better surge protectors at the station soon...The new surge protectors will be welcomed by me...Who sits plugged into to the control board while lightning flashes in the window. I remember, when I was a kid living in Wisconsin, lightening rods were seen everywhere. I haven't been back for over a Â¼ century, so I couldn't say if they're still there or not.... (-:< CAPT Siran d'Vel'nahr XO - L L & P _\\// USS Vre'kasht NCC-33187 Winders 10 OS? "What a piece of junk!" - L. Skywalker "Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." - T'Plana-hath ID: 349675 ·

Darth Dogbytes™ Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 30 Jul 03 Posts: 7512 Credit: 2,021,148 RAC: 0	Message 349674 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 4:11:55 UTC - in response to Message 349664. Last modified: 27 Jun 2006, 4:46:17 UTC Heya Dan, I've got a question for you. In areas like yours where thunderstorms are the norm in the late spring and during the summer...why haven't people installed lightning rods and/or why are they not a part of the building codes. They're very cheap, easy to have installed, and require no maintance? Shocking indeed! I've asked that question too...And i've heard that lightning rods are overrated as protection...possibly because they act as lightning attractors...bringing down bolts that otherwise might never have struck...They used to be visible on the roofs of many structures in these parts...But not anymore... Most of the damage incurred at the radio station was a result of voltage that came in via a strike on a nearby light pole...At least that's what the theory is froom the station engineers...The same engineers will be installing better surge protectors at the station soon...The new surge protectors will be welcomed by me...Who sits plugged into to the control board while lightning flashes in the window. In reality, lightning rods dissipate the potential charge, but if the charge leader is still attracted to it, it harmlessly takes the hit. Alot of larger buildings no longer have lightning rods on them because the very structure of the building is metal and grounded. Masonary and wood frame buildings still need protection as your neighbor found out when the lightning found the nearest grounded object...her stove. Account frozen... ID: 349674 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14922 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 13	Message 349664 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 3:59:44 UTC - in response to Message 349651. Last modified: 27 Jun 2006, 4:09:25 UTC Heya Dan, I've got a question for you. In areas like yours where thunderstorms are the norm in the late spring and during the summer...why haven't people installed lightning rods and/or why are they not a part of the building codes. They're very cheap, easy to have installed, and require no maintance? Shocking indeed! I've asked that question too...And i've heard that lightning rods are overrated as protection...possibly because they act as lightning attractors...bringing down bolts that otherwise might never have struck...They used to be visible on the roofs of many structures in these parts...But not anymore... Most of the damage incurred at the radio station was a result of voltage that came in via a strike on a nearby light pole...At least that's what the theory is from the station engineers...The same engineers will be installing better surge protectors at the station soon...The new surge protectors will be welcomed by me...Who sits plugged into to the control board while lightning flashes in the window. PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 349664 ·

Darth Dogbytes™ Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 30 Jul 03 Posts: 7512 Credit: 2,021,148 RAC: 0	Message 349651 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 3:51:26 UTC Last modified: 27 Jun 2006, 3:52:15 UTC Heya Dan, I've got a question for you. In areas like yours where thunderstorms are the norm in the late spring and during the summer...why haven't people installed lightning rods and/or why are they not a part of the building codes. They're very cheap, easy to have installed, and require no maintance? Ben Franklin developed them so they're nothing new...Shocking indeed! Account frozen... ID: 349651 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14922 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 13	Message 349624 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 3:02:22 UTC - in response to Message 349622. My favorite beer from Germany! Enough for all! Bring it on, Jim! PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 349624 ·

Jim_S Send message Joined: 23 Feb 00 Posts: 4705 Credit: 64,560,357 RAC: 71	Message 349622 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 2:56:53 UTC My favorite beer from Germany! Enough for all! I Desire Peace and Justice, Jim Scott (Mod-Ret.) ID: 349622 ·

Siran d'Vel'nahr Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 May 99 Posts: 7346 Credit: 44,181,323 RAC: 540	Message 349570 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:57:30 UTC - in response to Message 349567. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. 104F where I was.... )-:< Only about 90F here - but about 100% humidity - yuck. [edit] I believe that I'll have a Trapist. The humidity here made it feel like 120F.... )-:< CAPT Siran d'Vel'nahr XO - L L & P _\\// USS Vre'kasht NCC-33187 Winders 10 OS? "What a piece of junk!" - L. Skywalker "Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." - T'Plana-hath ID: 349570 ·

John McLeod VII Volunteer developer Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0	Message 349567 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:55:49 UTC - in response to Message 349556. Last modified: 27 Jun 2006, 1:56:23 UTC Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. 104F where I was.... )-:< Only about 90F here - but about 100% humidity - yuck. [edit] I believe that I'll have a Trapist. BOINC WIKI ID: 349567 ·

Siran d'Vel'nahr Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 May 99 Posts: 7346 Credit: 44,181,323 RAC: 540	Message 349556 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:41:51 UTC - in response to Message 349527. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. 104F where I was.... )-:< CAPT Siran d'Vel'nahr XO - L L & P _\\// USS Vre'kasht NCC-33187 Winders 10 OS? "What a piece of junk!" - L. Skywalker "Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." - T'Plana-hath ID: 349556 ·

Misfit Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 21 Jun 01 Posts: 21803 Credit: 2,815,091 RAC: 0	Message 349548 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:34:06 UTC - in response to Message 349547. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. In California they name the fires...Who gets to choose the names for them?...And have they thought of selling the naming rights? Typically it's given the name of the area/community/neighborhood it's started in. So chances are you're not going to plunk down $50,000 to get them to name a fire after you. I think the fine for arson is greater. That is if you only get the fine. Then they could name the next fire after the arsonist of an earlier fire... Of course if the fire is started because you burned the American flag will you get charged with anything? me@rescam.org ID: 349548 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14922 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 13	Message 349547 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:32:48 UTC - in response to Message 349541. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. In California they name the fires...Who gets to choose the names for them?...And have they thought of selling the naming rights? Typically it's given the name of the area/community/neighborhood it's started in. So chances are you're not going to plunk down $50,000 to get them to name a fire after you. I think the fine for arson is greater. That is if you only get the fine. Then they could name the next fire after the arsonist of an earlier fire... PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 349547 ·

Misfit Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 21 Jun 01 Posts: 21803 Credit: 2,815,091 RAC: 0	Message 349541 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:27:37 UTC - in response to Message 349537. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. In California they name the fires...Who gets to choose the names for them?...And have they thought of selling the naming rights? Typically it's given the name of the area/community/neighborhood it's started in. So chances are you're not going to plunk down $50,000 to get them to name a fire after you. I think the fine for arson is greater. That is if you only get the fine. me@rescam.org ID: 349541 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14922 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 13	Message 349537 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:23:00 UTC - in response to Message 349534. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. In California they name the fires...Who gets to choose the names for them?...And have they thought of selling the naming rights? Typically it's given the name of the area/community/neighborhood it's started in. So chances are you're not going to plunk down $50,000 to get them to name a fire after you. PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 349537 ·

Misfit Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 21 Jun 01 Posts: 21803 Credit: 2,815,091 RAC: 0	Message 349534 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:18:13 UTC - in response to Message 349530. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. In California they name the fires...Who gets to choose the names for them?...And have they thought of selling the naming rights? Typically it's given the name of the area/community/neighborhood it's started in. me@rescam.org ID: 349534 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14922 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 13	Message 349530 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:11:50 UTC - in response to Message 349527. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It was 101 F here today. I'm surprised there aren't any big fires roaring out my way. In California they name the fires...Who gets to choose the names for them?...And have they thought of selling the naming rights? PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 349530 ·

Daniel Michel Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 Feb 04 Posts: 14922 Credit: 1,378,607 RAC: 13	Message 349529 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:10:41 UTC - in response to Message 349525. Scary pics CR...We've had some nasty lightning storms in my area...And there have been several fires because of those storms... Same here, we've had a lot of flooding on top of it. It's kind of like Florida here in Southern Illinois this summer...Thunderstorms almost every day...We're paying for the mild, uneventful weather we had this past winter. PROUD TO BE TFFE! ID: 349529 ·

Captain Avatar Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 17 May 99 Posts: 15133 Credit: 529,088 RAC: 0	Message 349528 - Posted: 27 Jun 2006, 1:09:48 UTC - in response to Message 349520. Last modified: 27 Jun 2006, 1:43:12 UTC Rush are you Lowrac? :-) I put a smiley just so you know I am kidding.. I guess I am a lowrac, I think I used to be a hirac, but I'm not sure. I gave a LOT more cycles to Rosetta. May actually help some people, who knows? I like the Malaria Project Myself.. ! hate those skeeters ID: 349528 ·

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