Photo: Felicity Tai

Can a human sit on a power line?

Power lines are not insulated and you should always avoid contact with them. It is quite possible for people to get electrocuted if you touch power lines.

blueridgeenergy.com - Misconceptions | Blue Ridge Energy

What is the number one thing that kills a relationship?

1. Taking your Partner for Granted. If not taken care of, things start to become stale, and the same is the case of a relationship. With time the...

Last updated Oct 23, 2020

Can you embarrass a narcissist?

Being Humiliated Being at once grandiose and hypersensitive, narcissists have unrealistic expectations and are threatened by even small slights...

Last updated Oct 12, 2021

Promotion

Do you know the facts when it comes to power lines and electrical safety? When using a ladder around the house, installing any kind of antennas and trimming the trees in your yard, be mindful of overhead power lines. Here are a few misconceptions about power lines and answers to common questions about electricity and remember - NEVER, EVER touch a powerline. Misconception #1: Birds land on wires, so they must be safe to touch. The main objective of electricity is to reach the ground and it will always try to get to the ground by the easiest, most direct route. Birds do not get electrocuted when they land on wires because they do not represent a path to the ground. A bird on the wire doesn’t give electricity anywhere to go except to go back to the wire, so it is easier for a current to continue on its way in the wire. However, a ladder, a pole or even something as small as a wet string that comes in contact with a power line provides the electric current with a new path to the ground and can be dangerous. If you are in contact with an object that is somehow touching a power line, then you may become part of the path to the ground and be electrocuted.

Misconception #2: Power lines are insulated, so they're safe to touch.

This is a common misconception that many people have about power lines. Power lines are not insulated and you should always avoid contact with them. It is quite possible for people to get electrocuted if you touch power lines. Misconception #3: As long as my ladder isn’t metal, it’s safe to rest it on a power line. While metal is an excellent conductor, it is not the only conductor. Water is also a conductor, so if there is any water on your wooden ladder, then there is a distinct possibility that you could get severely injured if you are touching it. In fact, no matter what the ladder is made of, if it holds moisture or can get wet, then it represents a potential hazard. Be safe. Keep all ladders away from overhead power lines. Misconception #4: As long as my ladder isn’t touching the line, I’m safe. Not exactly. It depends on how far away the ladder is from the line. Electricity can jump and often does when a potential conductor like a metal ladder comes within a certain proximity that depends on the weather conditions, the voltage of the power line, and other factors. Keep yourself and all objects at least 10 feet from ANY overhead power line. Note: If you need to be in close proximity to the area where your overhead service attaches to your home (ex. painting, trimming tree limbs, etc.), please contact your local Blue Ridge district office and request someone meet you at your home prior to performing the task to ensure the work you want to do can be done safely. Remember to play it safe around power lines. If you do not know whether a situation is safe or not, contact your local electric cooperative to ask the experts, and stay away from power lines until you get the correct answers

How do I regain self respect in my relationship?

Here are some tips to get the respect in a relationship that you should get: Give love but never give power. ... Always be mindful to keep a...

Last updated Nov 16, 2019

What marriages are void from the beginning?

The following marriages are void or totally invalid from the start, where: one of the parties is less than 18 years old; the solemnizing officer...

Last updated Dec 31, 2022

Promotion

How many pride flags are there?

The RAINBOW flag is used widely but it is not the only flag that people in the community connect with. Did you know that there are more than 20 different Pride Flags?

volvogroup.com - LGBTQ+ Pride Flags and What They Stand For | Volvo Group

Bigender Pride Flag

The Tumblr user no-bucks-for-this-does created the original version of the Bigender pride flag; the creation date of the flag is unknown but is assumed to have existed before July 30th, 2014. It features different shades of pink, blue, and purple. The meaning of the colors is unknown, but it is often speculated that blue represents masculinity, pink represents femininity, and purple represents a mix of genders or androgyny. The white at its center symbolizes the nonbinary nature of bi-gender. There is, however, another commonly used variation of the Bigender pride flag, which features four horizontal lines in four different colors – pink, yellow, white, purple, and blue. The creator is unknown, and so is the colors' meaning – but it is assumed that the colors have the same meaning as the original flag and that yellow is added to represent non-binary. It was created either before or on August 23rd, 2015. A bigender individual is a person having or experiencing two different genders of any combination. For example, a bigender person could be both a woman and a man, or be agender and a woman simultaneously. The genders may be binary or non-binary, can be experienced simultaneously or alternately, and may not be experienced equally or in the same way.

How do you tell if someone likes you but is trying not to?

6 Signs a Guy Likes You But Is Trying Not to Show It He Finds Reasons to Talk to You. ... He Holds Your Gaze Longer Than Usual. ... He's Always...

Last updated Jul 9, 2018

How do you recognize a man of God?

True men of God are marked by compassion. The ultimate true man of God is Jesus. He is the good shepherd who laid down his life for the sheep (John...

Last updated Jun 10, 2019

Promotion

What does a real man do?

A real man is passionate about something, and he lets that passion drive his goals. He isn't content to just sit and wait for things to happen to...

Last updated Feb 27, 2022

Promotion

What does 711 mean in text?

711 for TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service | Federal Communications Commission.

Last updated Jul 7, 2018