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Viper User ID: 176922 United States 02/11/2007 11:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dry air = static electricity. Always has been that way, and always will be. I would like more information on why others think this is important. Let There Be Peace |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 174788 United States 02/11/2007 11:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here in Atlanta its the worst i have ever seen.It was talked about on he news wile they were giving a red flag alert which means very dry conditions and a fire hazard's. humidity in my house right now is 11% the lowest i have ever seen that's with humidifier's.My family's lips have been drying and bleeding.And the shocks unreal i went to pet my dog zapped his nose so bad he yelped and it fried me.Crazy |
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mopar28m User ID: 194100 United States 02/12/2007 12:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The Ionic-Ultrasonic Waterless Pet Brush is the perfect anti static brush for your pets. Pets with long hair, especially cats, often times collect so much static it’s impossible to touch them without shocking the crap out of them. Ionic brushes help to reduce static and add a healthy sheen to your pet’s coat Quoting: elle 154355I remember my cats would bite me hard when I "zapped" them a few too many times. Once they were at a safe distance, they would turn around, sit & throw disgusted looks my way. My dog would get zapped too & he would just start playing hard with me like it was my fault he was getting zapped. vaccinefreehealth blogspot com The risk far outweighs any benefit as the risk will vary from child to child. facebook.com/graphixyourway |
Thanatos User ID: 170275 United States 02/12/2007 01:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I do not understand why this is pinned! Static electricity is normal during the winter. A few years ago there was a SPARK when I was petting my cat. Haha. Quoting: ViperDry air = static electricity. Always has been that way, and always will be. I would like more information on why others think this is important. UFOs! Conspiracy Theorists! Lunatic Fringe! Rarrgh! |
Faaip de oaid User ID: 123527 United States 02/12/2007 01:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Absolutely, i have noted a quite a bit more static shocks in the office i work in over the past 2 or so months. yup.. winter i guess think for yourself, question authority.. - Dr. Timothy Leary ... Life!.. it's just a ride! - Bill Hicks The possession of anything begins in the mind - Bruce Lee The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.... - ALBERT EINSTEIN ~ * ~ opposing zealousness at roots ultimately suffer Though our 'creators'(..'in our image' - Genesis) may have given us life. Bighting the hand that feeds you has never been such a wise phrase. [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
Enigma User ID: 192493 United States 02/12/2007 02:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | for me it has... every time I get out of the car, I get a zap as I touch the metal of the door frame. Wonder what would happen to us if we grounded outselves all the time? the rubber tires are pretty good insulators, as lightening doesn't affect the occupants of a care, though it has been known to blow out a tire... the last month or so I have noticed a large increase? why is that? are we flying through a more charged section of space? are we flying at the end of the 26,000 year precession cycle through a weird section of space? those that have knowledge, share... sharing wisdom is BEYOND an Enigma |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 194476 India 02/12/2007 02:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I normally keep getting zapped at the slightest instance, but in my observations of last few years, those who are born under the sun-sign sagittarius (my late father, friends etc.) have a tendency to be less affected. Could any Sagis in GLP care to pitch in their two cents and confirm if my observation has been close or totally off the mark. Thanks. |
Dr Dre User ID: 5755 United Kingdom 02/12/2007 02:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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Disturbed User ID: 2269 Netherlands 02/12/2007 03:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I still think it's an electrical wiring problem, but after reading this thread i wonder... Since a month or two or so, my computer speakers (no cheap shit) make some sort of short static noise at regular intervals 24/7... Those intervals are slowly but surely getting shorter. (Two months ago it was like every 10 minutes, now it's every 6 / 7 minutes) ::damn2:: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 133430 United States 02/12/2007 03:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just got to learn to find something grounding to touch before you touch a lightswitch or gas tank. I forgot to touch the wall before touching the lightswitch and I got a blue current coming out of it. This always happens when it is so cold but hey I'm not saying earth changes aren't making everything worse. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 174788 United States 02/12/2007 05:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I still think it's an electrical wiring problem, but after reading this thread i wonder... Quoting: DisturbedSince a month or two or so, my computer speakers (no cheap shit) make some sort of short static noise at regular intervals 24/7... Those intervals are slowly but surely getting shorter. (Two months ago it was like every 10 minutes, now it's every 6 / 7 minutes) ::damn2:: Is that a countdown like in the movie independence day? Man that is weird . |
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nearly ready User ID: 194527 New Zealand 02/12/2007 06:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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observant User ID: 110457 United States 02/12/2007 07:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The static electricity phenomena has been reported on this board and elsewhere several times in the past 2-3 years. The static shocks seem to come in waves of intensity, and they have been very intense the past 3 weeks, worsened by the cold dry winter, but the dry winter air is just an intensifying factor, not the cause. Static electricity is most certainly on the increase here in the NE USA (NJ), and it isn't confined just to winter nor to dry weather. We've had a lot of static in the spring and summer, on humid and rainy days. My observation is that some people are more susceptible to the static shocks than others, this could be do to the level of iron in the blood. The shocks can be very strong at times. |
Common Sense User ID: 1595 Netherlands 02/12/2007 07:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | By the way,when opening your cardoor,touch it first with your fist,instead of with your highly sensitive fingertips. |
natasha25 User ID: 194552 Canada 02/12/2007 07:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i too have noticed that in my animals as well (two dogs and three cats), one cats long fur is the worse... and this yr happens to be more and more often i get shocked from all five animals compared to last yr... i agree something is different for them and myself to experience this happening....dunno but something definitely to think about!! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 173450 United States 02/12/2007 08:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Is it just me or has the earth began to Increase in static electricity? I've noticed it, my dog has noticed it, and so has my coworkers. Quoting: BuzzkingHummmm...the past couple of days I've noticed that when I pet my dog, especially when outside or in the car, there is static electricty that I've never noticed before. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 186222 United States 02/12/2007 09:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes! That is so weird! It's been increasing since the past 3-4 weeks here in VA. It seems like no matter what I do, I've got a shock when I touch something or someone! I thought it was new furniture I bought that may be increase the static electricity in the air but it's not just in that room, it's everywhere! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 160431 United States 02/12/2007 09:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here too! We've got several large aquariums as well as an indoor hydroponics garden, so I know our house is well-humidified. I can't pet the cats for zapping them. Their fur goes every which way. I can't get in the truck without getting the FIRE knocked out of me. If I open the refrigerator, POW! Very annoying, and rather painful! And yes, I know about the "winter" thing, but we've never had a problem with it until this year. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 114353 United States 02/12/2007 09:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Maybe this has somthing to do with it? The current focus of the program is aerosol radiative forcing of climate [link to www.asp.bnl.gov] Tropospheric Aerosol Program [link to www.asp.bnl.gov] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 194594 United States 02/12/2007 09:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I normally keep getting zapped at the slightest instance, but in my observations of last few years, those who are born under the sun-sign sagittarius (my late father, friends etc.) have a tendency to be less affected. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 194476Could any Sagis in GLP care to pitch in their two cents and confirm if my observation has been close or totally off the mark. Thanks. Sag. here - and I'm getting zapped constantly. For those that are saying its the dry air.. this is true. But I think the air is dryer than normal. I was getting zapped in August! |