On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:41:55 GMT, "Thomas T. Veldhouse"
<veldy71@yahoo.com> wrote in <nx07h.94$%g1.54@fe01.usenetserver.com>:

>In alt.cellular.cingular SMS <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:
>> Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:
>>> In alt.cellular.cingular John Navas <spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> wrote:
>>>> <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6129460.stm>:
>>>
>>> I remember seeing this done with florescent light bulbs. It was an inspiring
>>> demonstration for elementary school students in the 70s.
>>>
>>> There are issues of concern. In the United States, electricity is transferred
>>> in the power grid at 60Hz.
>>
>> The local grid is 60 Hz, but the long distance power transmission is
>> high voltage DC.
>
>We had this discussion before. Some of it is.

Steven doesn't let facts get in the way of stuff he makes up. ;)

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