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CO is nasty



Initially I thought you were speaking of Colorado and I was going to say WTF. But now I'm guessing you're referring to Carbon Dioxide? If yes, then yes Carbon Dioxide can be a killer. A few weeks back when we froze here in the Great White frigid north with -40 degree windchills, there were a number of deaths from people running portable heaters in not properly ventilated homes and/or trailers. It may not be pleasant, but sometimes it's better to wear more clothes and extra blankets instead of running that portable heater.

Take care all my friends in the PAC-NW from BC down to Oregon. I'll be thinking of you (and yes I'm glad I wasn't in BC during this last nasty storm).


Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

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> But now I'm guessing you're referring to Carbon Dioxide? If yes, then
>yes Carbon Dioxide can be a killer.

Carbon dioxide's not generally a problem. If there's too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in an area you know it instantly - you'll start panting like crazy and it will be very clear that you have to get out of there. (It's the same sensation you get when you breathe into a plastic bag for a while.)

Carbon monoxide - CO - is a bigger problem, because you don't feel it coming on, and it will kill you pretty quickly. It replaces the oxygen in your hemoglobin and binds a lot more tightly than oxygen, so even if you pull someone out of an area that's full of CO, they don't recover right away.

CO is often a problem with poorly designed space heaters, generators and lanterns. Better space heaters produce only CO2 and water; these are the ones that can be used indoors without venting. (see below.)

http://www.heatershop.com/20k_blue_flame_vent_free_natural_gas_heater.html

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I like to guess which service the pilot learned his craft in.. by the way he lands.. Navy or Air Force...just based on the landing.





Hehehehehee..................that's hilarious. Back when I used to fly for a living I picked out quite a few Navy guys by their "Power off at the last second......Slam it on the deck" landing style. :D

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