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Lightning-Storm Gamma Rays Could Harm Air Travelers
Keerok (this topic's creator)12/15/2008 6:27:34 PM
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Keerok (this topic's creator)12/15/2008 6:29:28 PM
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http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/12/gammarays.html
*I don't think this is conclusively proven, but it's of interest if you fly*
SAN FRANCISCO, California The most energetic particles in the electromagnetic spectrum could pose a danger to commercial airline passengers.
About every 3000 hours of flying time, a plane is hit with a bolt of lightning. Recently, spacecraft have found gamma rays can be created by thunder storms, and according to new research presented at the American Geophysical Union annual meeting this week, the rays could be intense enough to cause radiation sickness.
spart 12/15/2008 6:31:26 PM
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For you K Rock ....www.lead_lined_space_suit.com put it in you travel kit
Keerok (this topic's creator)12/15/2008 6:35:28 PM
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Thank you! I've always wanted a space suit.
Hmmmmm.... maybe that diamagnetic shield could be installed...
tck_beachbum 12/16/2008 8:42:48 AM
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Kinda on the same topic - anyone feel that cell phone use causes any long term problems due to the electronic signals, the proximity to a person's brain, etc?
mysticct 12/16/2008 8:59:34 AM
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An aluminum foil hat should take care of any affects caused by cell phone usage.
WebcamMostie 12/16/2008 9:01:43 AM
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well, I guess I'll add "no flying" to my list, hahaha
Keerok (this topic's creator)12/16/2008 9:21:49 AM
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There's some question about whether the microwaves cell phones emit are dangerous.
Dunno if it's true or not, but I almost always use an earpiece.
shopstar 12/16/2008 11:45:27 AM
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Thanks Keerok, Have tons of air miles, now have another excuse for wife when I forget something. Milk, Dates, Trash day ect."hey, it's the gamma rays!"
Lisa4631 12/16/2008 11:46:47 AM
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LOL!
You mean, my positive aura won't protect me?!?!?
Keerok (this topic's creator)12/16/2008 11:54:57 AM
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The world is becoming a more dangerous place every day. Asteroids, tsunamis, cell phones, and now gamma ray irradiation as you watch the in-flight movie.
Luckily a few fortunate ones like Lisa have their own protective positive aura and are safe.
How's that for currying favor? *laughing!!* 
shopstar 12/16/2008 12:00:38 PM
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She can sell Lisa's Protective Positive Aura Shields. With that smile she'll make a million. Will be in the *Product Recommendations* forum for sure. lol
Keerok (this topic's creator)1/16/2009 9:00:19 AM
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Looks like pilot mojo is good protection. Incredible intact landing on a river, yet!
frckld1 1/16/2009 9:24:06 AM
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I'll agree with the microwaves, and the cell phones possibly being harmful as semi 'new' phenomenon, but the flying? This is not 'new' stuff. They just now have the science to measure it.
scorpio45 1/16/2009 11:19:21 AM
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Heres a few pix of what are called SPrite lightning, a fairly new phenom.
There were some that were investigated during the last Shuttle Disastor.
http://www.sky-fire.tv/index.cgi/spritegallery.html
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