Live ATC - A victim of homeland security??

On Mon, 17 May 2004 15:10:51 -0700, Adam K. wrote:

Cinnamon is used in sticky bombs.


Good one. LOL. Um, I think that's sticky buns.

On Mon, 17 May 2004 07:06:06 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:


"Greg Copeland" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 May 2004 11:08:41 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:

The one I love is when the media report that someone is keeping
"bomb-making
materials" in their home. Looking around my house I have:

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cinnamon



What? What is that used for, other than food? What's the ingredient
that's relevant to the topic at hand?

Many years ago Clark Kent as a boy wanted to make his own firecrackers. He
told his mother he needed some cinnamon.... The whole story, of course, was
another learning experience with a moral for a boy who would grow up to
become Superman. Obviously, no Superman comic would tell kids what they
really need to make firecrackers.

I included it in the list simply out of nostalgia.

I see. LOL. Thanks for sharing that. Kind of funny what out children
have to be protected from, and how. I wonder how many kids tried to make
something with cinnamon after reading that. You know, somewhere, there's
got to be one kid that tried something with it. LOL.

Thanks.

Cinnamon is used in sticky bombs.

Good one. LOL. Um, I think that's sticky buns.


Not when you also put in cayenne.

Jose


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You missed one. Actually if you drink enough to cause kidney
failure it will probably get you by destroying your brain. I
forget the medical term for this, but if the blood is dilute
enough, the brain takes water from it by osmosis and swells.
This isn't just theoretical, there was a very high profile case
a few years ago in the UK where a girl on ecstasy drank
about five litres of water in an hour and died in exactly this
way. (Apparently E causes (a) strong thirst and (b)
compulsive behavior).

John

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On Mon, 17 May 2004 12:56:15 GMT, EDR wrote:

In article , Greg Copeland
wrote:

On Sun, 16 May 2004 11:08:41 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:
The one I love is when the media report that someone is keeping
"bomb-making
materials" in their home. Looking around my house I have:
cinnamon

What? What is that used for, other than food? What's the ingredient
that's relevant to the topic at hand?

Cinnamon, in certain quantities, is a poison.

My Organic Chem lab T.A. had us write out the lethal ways that water
can kill you / hurt you on EVERY lab. I'll never forget:

Can cause drowning if inhaled into the lungs in quantities greater
than 2 tablespoons.

Can cause excessive urination if large quantities are consumed.

Can cause kidney failure if EXTREMELY large quantaties are consumed
over a large period of time (12 hours).

On Tue, 18 May 2004 17:43:17 +0100, "John Harper"
wrote:

You missed one. Actually if you drink enough to cause kidney
failure it will probably get you by destroying your brain. I
forget the medical term for this, but if the blood is dilute
enough, the brain takes water from it by osmosis and swells.
This isn't just theoretical, there was a very high profile case
a few years ago in the UK where a girl on ecstasy drank
about five litres of water in an hour and died in exactly this
way. (Apparently E causes (a) strong thirst and (b)
compulsive behavior).

John


Yeap. There was a case here (in the US) of a person dying because the
surgical machine they were hooked to was mis operated. Resulting in a
HUGE amount of water being put in their body.

"Greg Copeland" wrote in message
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Many years ago Clark Kent as a boy wanted to make his own firecrackers.
He
told his mother he needed some cinnamon.... The whole story, of course,
was
another learning experience with a moral for a boy who would grow up to
become Superman. Obviously, no Superman comic would tell kids what they
really need to make firecrackers.

I included it in the list simply out of nostalgia.

I see. LOL. Thanks for sharing that. Kind of funny what out children
have to be protected from, and how. I wonder how many kids tried to make
something with cinnamon after reading that. You know, somewhere, there's
got to be one kid that tried something with it. LOL.

Yes. At least one. I never could get it do anything, though. :-)

This isn't just theoretical, there was a very high profile case
a few years ago in the UK where a girl on ecstasy drank
about five litres of water in an hour and died in exactly this
way. (Apparently E causes (a) strong thirst and (b)
compulsive behavior).

Apologies as a newbie for posting a contradictory message.

Leah Betts, the English girl who died, did die of drinking too much water.
This is not, however, caused by an increase in thirst due to ecstacy. It is
well known that E increases dehydration. Also the activities undertaken
whilst taking E, eg dancing, increase this dehydration. As a precaution,
many people drink only water whilst in clubs. However, as perception of
personal requirement for fluids is distorted whilst under this influence,
Leah Betts drank too much water of her own accord....not due to thirst.

Enjoy responsibly
Tom Ferris

as perception of
personal requirement for fluids is distorted whilst under this influence,

This is certainly true of G&Ts. I generally start out requiring just
one, but that one persuades me that a second one would also be a good
idea, which in turn makes it absolutely necessary to have a third.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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Cub Driver wrote:

This is certainly true of G&Ts. I generally start out requiring just
one, but that one persuades me that a second one would also be a good
idea, which in turn makes it absolutely necessary to have a third.

Just give me a bottle of Chardonnay and a straw.

George Patterson
I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in.