Posted by presson on August 31, 2009
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Posted by presson on August 26, 2009
You have to check these photos to believe it – Blades of helicopter cause sparks: http://www.michaelyon-online.com/the-kopp-etchells-effect.htm?beautiful
"Basically it is a result of static electricity created by friction as materials of dissimilar material strike against each other. In this case titanium/nickel blades moving through the air and dust. It occurs on the ground as well, but you don’t usually see it as much unless the aircraft is landing or taking off. The most common time is when fuel is being pumped. When large tankers are being fueled they must be grounded to prevent static electricity from discharging and creating explosions."
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Posted by presson on August 20, 2009
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Posted by presson on August 4, 2009
"Nearly one out of four households, including 18 percent of women, suffer from migraines and many patients are not only eager, but desperate to stop the pain," said ASPS Member Surgeon and study author Bahman Guyuron, MD, professor and chairman, department of plastic surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center. "In this study, we’ve shown that surgical treatment of migraine headaches is safe, effective, and that this reasonably short operation can have a colossal impact on the patients’ quality of life – all while eliminating signs of aging for some patients, too." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090731085806.htm
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Posted by presson on August 1, 2009
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