When matter and antimatter are combined, a large amount of energy is released. Does the same go for pasta and antipasta?
actually yes, a lot of public places like Little league fields or other sports complexes for kids have to have some sort of sensor to warn of potential lightning strikes, I recall seeing it on History Channel I think the name has somethign to do with Thor.
I didn't think anyone siped tires anymore. It voids the warranty in many cases and siping can lead to damage such as tread chunking. I recall some years ago reading about a test between identical siped and unsiped tires where the performance gains of the siped tire were almost insignificant. A studded winter tire will always work better in icy conditions. In many cases a studless ice and snow tire such as the Bridgestone Blizzak or Michelin X-Ice will outperform the studded tire.
I think back to one particular time when I was photographing lightning and always laugh at the memory. There I was, standing on the shore of the Elkhorn Slough, a marshy estuary half way between Monterey and Santa Cruz, California. I had my trusty aluminum tripod with my camera atop and cable release in hand. The cell phone rings, You getting all this? asks a friend. Not only should I have been struck by lightning - repeatedly, but also my odds of winning the lottery must have improved ten fold. Safety. Rule 1 (through however many you can think of): Never stand next to a large body of water surrounded by trees grasping an aluminum 'lightning rod' while talking on a cell phone during a thunder storm. Since that time, I have been turned down by six life insurance providers and have undergone intense mental studies. I'm better now. Wooden tripods have become my best friends along with lengthy cable releases. No longer do I wear steel-toed shoes or metal belt buckles. Both of those are good conductors of electricity. They may not be the cause of getting struck, but heaven forbid that should happen, any metal on the body might result in serious additional burns. I have also learned to sit in the truck when photographing. The rubber tires prevent the vehicle from becoming a direct conductor to the ground. Most importantly, no matter how strong the desire may be to keep dry, never stand beneath a tree. Besides, the branches will get the way of an otherwise great photograph. These are just some of the tips I have learned to adhere to over time without becoming too paranoid. Although some may say that I'm the first to take a risk in an effort to obtain that perfect photo, I'll never lose sight of the fact that I'm still around to do so.
