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| Beverley 2006-08-25, 9:26 pm |
| Ok, I have question for those with more physics/science knowledge. My
husband uses bug lights - those stupid yellow bulbs that are supposed to
keep bugs from hanging out on the porch when you use them instead of regular
white bulbs. Anyway the reason he uses them is that he has a strange hobby
of etching things on glass, mirrors, etc. He uses special photo sheet which
is a strange layer that he transfers the image into before etching so he
knows what to etch. Anyway the photo resist reacts to UV light. So he has
this unreal 400 or so watt UV light to do the transfer. But if the photo
layer is exposed to any UV light it is ruined so his "dark room" is a bug
light because there is no UV light emitted.
So I'm thinking that those lupies that can't handle any UV light might do
well to replace the lights in their house with bug light bulbs. Anybody have
sufficient knowledge to know if this would be an option?
Bev
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| janers 2006-08-25, 9:26 pm |
| Does that mean we have Yellow eyes too?
Had to jump in here Bev. hehe. I have no clue as to what you are saying but
that is a question for the "lupus doctor" and I wish I could see their
faces. Because I am sure most of them would go "DUH""
sounds reasonable for the use of them bulbs though. mmm Food for thought so
they say
janers
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| Krista 2006-08-26, 2:24 am |
| Beverley wrote:
> Ok, I have question for those with more physics/science knowledge. My
> husband uses bug lights - those stupid yellow bulbs that are supposed to
> keep bugs from hanging out on the porch when you use them instead of regular
> white bulbs. Anyway the reason he uses them is that he has a strange hobby
> of etching things on glass, mirrors, etc. He uses special photo sheet which
> is a strange layer that he transfers the image into before etching so he
> knows what to etch. Anyway the photo resist reacts to UV light. So he has
> this unreal 400 or so watt UV light to do the transfer. But if the photo
> layer is exposed to any UV light it is ruined so his "dark room" is a bug
> light because there is no UV light emitted.
>
> So I'm thinking that those lupies that can't handle any UV light might do
> well to replace the lights in their house with bug light bulbs. Anybody have
> sufficient knowledge to know if this would be an option?
> Bev
Bev,
I don't believe that house lighting and normal light bulbs are nearly
powerful enough to even come close to the UV spectrum that is emitted
by the sun to even impact the skin of a human. Bugs are just attracted
to light in the dark because they use the moon as a guide for some
reason, or some do and the others know it and want to eat them. I have
no idea I'm not into entomology. I hate bugs, YUCK! But I do keep my
room windows blocked from sunlight because it hurts my eyes and gives
me a headache, when I need light I just turn the light on.
Now, if a person wants signifigant UV light in a light bulb there are
special bulbs. I know this because I was a Water Inspector for the
State and some water plants use UV lights to disinfect their water.
The bulbs are very long and extremely bright and expensive, and they
give a faint purple glow. UV bulbs are also used for indoor tanning,
and er, ahem, indoor plant growing... If you know what I mean.
There are those light bulbs that are kind of blue and give the entire
color spectrum, they are supposed to be good for people who stay inside
alot or just like the color they give off. We as humans do need some
light to help vitamin D production and it helps depression. I use
those. Doesn't bother me one bit and I'm white as a sheet! :-)
Hope I helped.
~Krista
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| William R Thompson 2006-08-29, 8:27 am |
| "Krista" wrote:
> Gosh Bill, you're so smart, you always know the answer to everything it
> seems. Are you a professor perhaps? I'm betting on a professor or
> engineer. Just curious.
Neither, although I have a couple of degrees in
hysteria, er, history. I did take a couple of years
of science courses before I switched majors, and I
was one of those geeky kids who'd read all the
science books in the local library. Plus I've written
and published some sci-fi (which doesn't seem like
the greatest recommendation for "trust me on the facts,"
but it takes a lot of research to get the background
right in a story).
--Bill Thompson
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| Shelagh 2006-08-29, 4:28 pm |
| I love sci fi! congrats Bill!
what have you got out there?
anything 'purchasable'?
hugs,
Shelagh
http://clik.to/lupus
"William R Thompson" <wrthomps@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message =
news:fgVIg.15116$xp2.11063@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> "Krista" wrote:
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> Neither, although I have a couple of degrees in
> hysteria, er, history. I did take a couple of years
> of science courses before I switched majors, and I
> was one of those geeky kids who'd read all the
> science books in the local library. Plus I've written
> and published some sci-fi (which doesn't seem like
> the greatest recommendation for "trust me on the facts,"
> but it takes a lot of research to get the background
> right in a story).
>=20
> --Bill Thompson
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| William R Thompson 2006-08-29, 4:28 pm |
| "Shelagh" wrote:
> I love sci fi! congrats Bill!
> what have you got out there?
> anything 'purchasable'?
I have two Star Trek novels that are supposed
to be still in print ("Debtors' Planet" and "Infiltrator,"
by W.R. Thompson). Just about everything else
I've published was short fiction in a magazine called
"Analog," from the early Eighties to the mid-Nineties.
Plus one novel, "Sideshow," from 1988. I'm not sure
where you could find copies of them.
--Bill Thompson
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| Krista 2006-08-30, 2:30 am |
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William R Thompson wrote:
> "Krista" wrote:
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> Neither, although I have a couple of degrees in
> hysteria, er, history. I did take a couple of years
> of science courses before I switched majors, and I
> was one of those geeky kids who'd read all the
> science books in the local library. Plus I've written
> and published some sci-fi (which doesn't seem like
> the greatest recommendation for "trust me on the facts,"
> but it takes a lot of research to get the background
> right in a story).
>
Aw see, now you have me jealous. I have a couple of degrees and a
minor in science, (Back off man, I'm a Scientist!) Sorry, saw
Ghostbusters the other day, everytime I say I'm a scientist I think of
Bill Murray saying that, hee hee hee. Anyway, I think I said that
before, but I want to be a writer too. That's a cool coincidence. But
I want to write horror novels. I've always been into horror. And I do
know a couple of published writers. The only SciFi I've read recently
is Heinlen and I've read several of his books, I love his work. I used
to read alot of the new Star Wars novels, but I got confused with all
of the authors and such with the different plot holes etc. I read
alot, it's my favorite hobby. I do understand it does take alot of
research to write fiction, a novelist doesn't want to look a fool if
someone reads his or her book and realizes a mistake. Very cool. But
you have History and sometimes that can be the hardest research an
author can do! I'd love to check out some of your work!
~Krista
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| Linda-1 2006-08-30, 4:33 pm |
| Hmmm maybe I should change all my light blub to yellow one...I can not
be under a light blub for too long cause it make the top of my head hurt
and turn red....I always have a hat on and that seem to help.
Gee I sit down to eat supper and I have to put my hat on...
Linda
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| William R Thompson 2006-08-30, 4:33 pm |
| "Krista" wrote:
> Aw see, now you have me jealous. I have a couple of degrees and a
> minor in science, (Back off man, I'm a Scientist!) Sorry, saw
> Ghostbusters the other day, everytime I say I'm a scientist I think of
> Bill Murray saying that, hee hee hee.
A few years ago I took my dad to see one of the "Blade" movies.
The sun hits a vampire . . . the vampire bursts into flame . . . I lean
over and tell Dad "Been there, done that."
> Anyway, I think I said that
> before, but I want to be a writer too. That's a cool coincidence. But
> I want to write horror novels. I've always been into horror. And I do
> know a couple of published writers. The only SciFi I've read recently
> is Heinlen and I've read several of his books, I love his work. I used
> to read alot of the new Star Wars novels, but I got confused with all
> of the authors and such with the different plot holes etc. I read
> alot, it's my favorite hobby. I do understand it does take alot of
> research to write fiction, a novelist doesn't want to look a fool if
> someone reads his or her book and realizes a mistake.
That's the trouble with fiction. You get to make it up, but you have
to make it up *right.*
> Very cool. But
> you have History and sometimes that can be the hardest research an
> author can do!
It's fun, but I *would* say that. Right now I'm working on a vampire
novel, partly set in 1923 Los Angeles. I keep getting slowed down by
the really fascinating things I learn.
> I'd love to check out some of your work!
The two Trek novels (Infiltrator and Debtor's Planet) are still available,
I think. Somebody accused me of trying to make Wesley Crusher a
likeable character in one of them, which was an accident, honest.
On the other hand, if I can turn Weaselly into a nice character, maybe
I can do the same for vampires. I hope I can get a publisher to feel
that way.
--Bill Thompson
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| William R Thompson 2006-08-30, 4:33 pm |
| "Linda-1" wrote:
> Hmmm maybe I should change all my light bulb to yellow one...I can not
> be under a light blub for too long cause it make the top of my head hurt
> and turn red....I always have a hat on and that seem to help.
> Gee I sit down to eat supper and I have to put my hat on...
How bright is that light? You might replace it with a lower-wattage
bulb. Either that, or use one of those flex-arm spotlight lamps, to
focus light on the table and not on you.
--Bill Thompson
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| Shelagh 2006-08-30, 9:33 pm |
| Very cool and good for you!
..... also thanks for the info Bill
... I will see where/if I can find them, meaning the novels
.... the mags I am not aware of atpit, but will look into on the net out =
of curiousity... ty :`p
hugs,
Shelagh
"William R Thompson" <wrthomps@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message =
news:Ch%Ig.11676$Qf.9434@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> "Shelagh" wrote:
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> I have two Star Trek novels that are supposed
> to be still in print ("Debtors' Planet" and "Infiltrator,"
> by W.R. Thompson). Just about everything else
> I've published was short fiction in a magazine called
> "Analog," from the early Eighties to the mid-Nineties.
> Plus one novel, "Sideshow," from 1988. I'm not sure
> where you could find copies of them.
>=20
> --Bill Thompson
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| Shelagh 2006-08-31, 4:36 pm |
| "William R Thompson" wrote in message=20
> I have two Star Trek novels that are supposed
> to be still in print ("Debtors' Planet" and "Infiltrator,"
> by W.R. Thompson). Just about everything else
> I've published was short fiction in a magazine called
> "Analog," from the early Eighties to the mid-Nineties.
> Plus one novel, "Sideshow," from 1988. I'm not sure
> where you could find copies of them.
> --Bill Thompson
AHA!! lol Bill...=20
I found you here at: http://www.adherents.com/lit/sf_other.html
W. R. Thompson [William Roch Thompson. Catholic. Ogden, Utah =
resident. ] Sideshow (about telepaths, set in a near-future Los =
Angeles); Star Trek, the Next Generation #30: Debtor's Planet (Ferengi =
plan to enslave the people of Megara); Star Trek, TNG: Infiltrator =
(Picard and crew face off against followers of the genetically enhanced =
tyrant Khan Noonien Singh). Many stories, including "Ally", "Backlash", =
"Desperado", "The Efficiency Expert", "The Extremists", "Friendly =
Environment", "Ghost Dance", "Health Food", "Life Among the Immortals", =
"Second Contact". Winner of 1990 Analog Award.=20
Good for you Bill! You have done very well in the writing arena!
Found your novels at Amazon as well as apparently back issues of Analog =
are available at Ebay through some collectors ..... have to check it =
out; again, congrats!
hugs, Shelagh
http://clik.to/lupus
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| Krista 2006-09-01, 2:33 am |
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> A few years ago I took my dad to see one of the "Blade" movies.
> The sun hits a vampire . . . the vampire bursts into flame . . . I lean
> over and tell Dad "Been there, done that."
>
I love Blade too, I love the new Blade series that is on Spike TV. Big
Blade fan. I love Vampires. People always called me "Vampiria" even
before I had lupus to blame on only going out at night.
> That's the trouble with fiction. You get to make it up, but you have
> to make it up *right.*
>
Yep. Even then you can mess it up, but that's *supposedly* what
editors are for.
> It's fun, but I *would* say that. Right now I'm working on a vampire
> novel, partly set in 1923 Los Angeles. I keep getting slowed down by
> the really fascinating things I learn.
>
That's what you get for liking History! See, I wouldn't have that
problem. ;) hee hee
> The two Trek novels (Infiltrator and Debtor's Planet) are still available,
> I think. Somebody accused me of trying to make Wesley Crusher a
> likeable character in one of them, which was an accident, honest.
> On the other hand, if I can turn Weaselly into a nice character, maybe
> I can do the same for vampires. I hope I can get a publisher to feel
> that way.
>
I'll check with some of my Star Trek fan friends, I never really
watched much myself. They'll no doubt be impressed as hell!
Take care,
~ Krista
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| William R Thompson 2006-09-01, 8:32 am |
| "Krista" wrote:
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> I love Blade too, I love the new Blade series that is on Spike TV.
I get a kick out of Shen, although I can see the appeal of a vampire named
Krista . . .
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> Yep. Even then you can mess it up, but that's *supposedly* what
> editors are for.
What they do is to send the manuscript back with a note about
where I got it wrong. (That's what I hate about lupus, or whatever
it is I have--the fatigue does fun things to my concentration and memory.)
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> That's what you get for liking History! See, I wouldn't have that
> problem. ;) hee hee
Well, it's not a "problem," except that I keep thinking "This is so cool,
there has to be a way to work it into the story . . . I'll bet I can find
more cool things . . . "
--Bill Thompson
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