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Lightning Safety

Dead cows lined up along a metallic fence. Lightning struck the fence, and the current traveled along the fence killing the cows

Next time you’re on the monorail platform during a thunderstorm, next to the metal gates, think about this photo. Scary, huh? From the NOAA Lightning Safety site:

If lightning is in the immediate area, and there is no safe location nearby, stay at least 10 feet apart from other members of your group so the lightning won’t travel between you if hit. Keep your feet together and sit on the ground out in the open. If you can possibly run to a vehicle or building, DO so. Sitting or crouching on the ground is not safe and should be a last resort if a enclosed building or vehicle is not available.

I’m sure the lightning protection on top of the station would prevent this from happening. We’ve had some pretty close strikes while I was working. Still kind of a scary thought though.

It’s not my fault, it’s a disorder!

I was so angry when I saw this I couldn’t even finish reading the article.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder.

Absolutely ridiculous! I think they fail to see the real reason for road rage “disorder.” How about the fucknut who insists on doing 60 in a 65-zone in the left lane? The disorder is that maybe the guy behind you would like to get to work on-time. Here’s a tip, if you have a line of cars behind you and you’re not in the right lane MOVE OVER. Slower Traffic Keep Right.

People also need to learn how to merge. How about instead of riding the cars bumper in front of you, you give some space to the merging traffic. If your new travel friends have room to join you, then the traffic comes together like a zipper and everybody gets to their destination faster. You tap the brakes, and the effects are felt for hours.

Then again maybe I just need to visit my doctor and be medicated.