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tauseefonline
Joined: Aug 15, 2003
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From: India
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For a world that runs on electricity, life just doesnt move without it. I really feel sorry for the people in the US. Hope U guys get the electricity restored as soon as possible ... so as to go back to normal lives.
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pachy
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Yes, because "Electricity" comes from "Eels" it may have been caused by over fishing in rivers, not many people know this. |
Vlammetje
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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From: Den Haag
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gzumba
Joined: Feb 04, 2003
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From: New York, NY, USA
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Greetings from a power-restored, cell-phone-re-enabled, air-conditioned, still subway-less NYC.
Life is getting back to normal: sorting the fridge, finding replacement food, knowing which stores are selling tainted food, who really moved enough into walk-in boxes or buried perishables under enough ice.
New Yorkers rose to the occasion.
Primed by the experience of 9-11 and its aftermath, cooperation kept us united in safety. I will long remember that caring spirit.
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judge
Joined: May 21, 2003
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From: Romania
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@gzumba: Any word on what caused the blackout yet? And if it is the Canadians' fault, will you retaliate? :-D
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Dj Boyi
Joined: Oct 05, 2002
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@judge,you silly,@gzumba,good on ya mate,its a shame the world cant get along like New Yorkers do :-)
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judge
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@boyi: Please tell me you were aware I was joking...
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gzumba
Joined: Feb 04, 2003
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From: New York, NY, USA
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@judge: blame it on Cleveland! Their lines started to crash an hour before the big poof! Then the Erie Loop international (USA/CA.) Grid began to ask other neighboring grids for massive power infusions. Somehow the safety mechanisms were fooled. Further from the grid, computers could have a few more milliseconds to adjust, so they did not accede to the request. If that hadn't happened, all of N America would have plunged into darkness @ once! This theory makes the most sense 2 me.
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judge
Joined: May 21, 2003
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Good thing people kept their common sense and there were no tragic outcomes. CNN even reported that the crime rate in the greater NYC area was way below average. A (small) triumph of the human spirit!
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Vlammetje
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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Agreed  Gives one hope to see that ppl can actually help eachother out for a change
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Dj Boyi
Joined: Oct 05, 2002
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@judge,i know you were joking,but your still silly |
judge
Joined: May 21, 2003
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@boyi: Well, now, I wouldn't say that... Question (to all): why are the Americans always mocking the Canadians? For me that's one of the greatest mysteries of the Universe! Hey boyi, maybe I'm silly after all! :lol:
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Vlammetje
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Why are the Dutch always mocking the Belgians? 
Why are the British always mocking the Scottish and/or the Irish?
Call it friendly neighbor rivalry 
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gzumba
Joined: Feb 04, 2003
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From: New York, NY, USA
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New Yorkers blame New Jersey and Americans mock Cleveland since their river caught fire 30+ years ago.
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Dj Boyi
Joined: Oct 05, 2002
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A river catching fire,what happened there then,was it full of gasoline?
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Posted: 2003-08-15 18:55
