"actually my gut feeling at least about the lightbulb stuff, and probably the computers as well, is that its got to do with the ability to build up a lot of static electricity... i usually get a little static shock when i blow a light bulb.. bw m"
this thread fascinates me. thoughts that have crossed my mind while reading it: 1) I sing the body electric. >we know the human body has an electric field. do some reading about Kirlian photography. get a look at the pictures they have taken 2) if it's static buildup, one odd way I read about to ground people who tend to build up a lot of static is to have them wrap thier feet in aluminum foil before they go near an electric device. another cheap way to keep the static buildup down is to make a solution of water and liquid fabric softener and keep it in a spray bottle and mist down the area before approaching the electric device you are concerned about zapping. humidity cuts down on static buildup. if it's a whole- house problem, get a humidifier, or keep a big pot of water on the stove at all times, starting at full boil and then lowering the heat to a low evaporative simmer til the water needs to be refilled. For you Martha- Stewart types, you can toss in a handful of herbs like lavender or sage or thyme, whose smell will add interest to the house atmosphere. you don't want the air dripping wet, just not bone dry. your lungs will be happier, not just all the electrical devices. you could make your zappy pal wear a grounding strap on their ankle that trails on the floor, at all times... see if any of these dampen the problem--literally. janet http://community.webtv.net/mensabrains/BADCODE http://www.anybrowser.org -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
