Blackout in america

[Neoluke12]

I just heard on the news whats your opinion on it, I live in england so I was just wondering!!! I think the goverment is telling the truth and its not terroists.



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[ABDUR101]

I don't know or care what it is, all I know is, I'm going to be pissed if my power goes out. =|

It just hit Erie, PA. I just took friday and monday off of work...so..yes..I'll be mad. =X

[s.TiNgEr]

I'm afraid i'm a bit behind on all this stuff. Anyone care to explain?? O_o

[Neoluke12]

I heard on the nes ten minutes ago that northen city's in america are having really big blackouts including new york.

[polishedweasel]

My grandma just called me from Cleveland OH, asking about my power. I just ignored her. Well, now that I hear it from you guys, I'll just keep ignoring it. Yeah.

[incognito32]

is due to grid failure at Niagra NY.

http://www.cnn.com

[ABDUR101]

...although a power outage would give me a chance to sleep. o_O

Could just be something stupid, could be a prank, could be anything.(Damn you Incognito, and CNN too.) I'm more worried about not being able to get a shower than anything. =

Everybody come togetha in the streets!

..when do the riots and pillaging start? Can't wait to see people nabbing TV's and DVD players.


*nabs DVD player, rushes out of store and stops mid-run*

...teh hell?! o_O?

*chucks DVD player and goes to nearest food store to resume pillaging of canned goods*


I'm kidding.. =X

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[BoUnCeR]

hm... this doesn't sound very good...

[Logical2u]

*Blinks*

I'm not worried... as long as it doesnt affect me..

*computer goes out*
*gets electricuted*

Ow.


I think people should turn off some of their tvs and fans for a while...

[Guntz348]

On 2003-08-14 14:31, incognito32 wrote:
is due to grid failure at Niagra NY.

http://www.cnn.com



Thank you. Everyone wants to jump to some kind of rediculous terror attack or something every time a fly lands next to them. This happened like at least 4 times allready in recent history. A plant in on place fails, and destabalizes the grid, thus causing all the other plants to fail. I'm on the shore in CT and I still have power, although it may not last much longer, ours flickered but didn't drop entirly.

The first thing I thought of when I heard several citys power grids dropping, was an idiot worker like Homer Simpson spilling his fondu on the terminal and crimpling the system.

[incognito32]

On 2003-08-14 14:32, ABDUR101 wrote:
(Damn you Incognito, and CNN too.)



msn takes too long...

considered damned... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif



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[darthsaber9x9]

yeah ur brits rule!

EDIT: ur changed to us. not that ne1 read this post neway ^_^

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[Asuka_chan]

On 2003-08-14 14:34, Logical2u wrote:

I think people should turn off some of their tvs and fans for a while...



^^ I don't need to ^^ I live in nothern Alberta ^^

[s.TiNgEr]

What does that mean? O_o??

[Asuka_chan]

Well, if it's in America, I don't have to worry ^^

[Uber-Chan]

It's safe to say "Don't play PSO". =/

Er...I am permitted to say "PSO" here, right?

[Dangerous55]

On 2003-08-14 14:32, ABDUR101 wrote:
I'm more worried about not being able to get a shower than anything. =



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That has nothing to do with electricity.

[darthsaber9x9]

lol wat if u have a power shower. or do u just chuck a bucket of water ova ur head? and dont b suprised if the US government blame it on a terrorist who is already dead! lol

[Guntz348]

On 2003-08-14 15:10, Asuka_chan wrote:
Well, if it's in America, I don't have to worry http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif



Much of eastern and central canada is afected too. I know Toronto is, a few other major citys up there too.

[LunarShadowX]

On 2003-08-14 16:17, darthsaber9x9 wrote:
lol wat if u have a power shower. or do u just chuck a bucket of water ova ur head? and dont b suprised if the US government blame it on a terrorist who is already dead! lol



They won't blame it on terrorism, you think they'd want to put people in a panic of sorts? No. Plus, at least in the New York area, this has happened twice before in modern times, except the last time was in the 1970s.

As for me, I live in Northern Jersey. I obviously have power, however a town 3 miles away from where I live is without power. Also, I was working at the time it happened (4:10 EDT), and exactly at that time the power in the store I work out went out but then came back on within seconds.

[darthsaber9x9]

well forgive me for doubting the integrity of the US (and uk to a lesser extent) goverment. as some sky news guy put it: you only have to look at bush to see that darwin was right...



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[Allos]

It's all a conspiracy I tell you! The government is after me! Their plan was to cause a massive power outage "on accident" that had "nothing to do with them" so they could find me stranded in a dark alley and take me away! HA! The joke is on them! I told a friend of mine that I would be vacationing in the Northeast this week but I lied! I always suspected him of working for the government! So I say again, HA! Take that FBI, CIA, and NSA! THe D.T.P.A. will not fall before it has risen again! But who is this traitorous friend of mine you ask?

*stares at guntz*

[Guntz348]

I thought I was supposed to knock out the power so that all the AC doesn't run making everyone really hot. Then in there heated state they remove their clothes, including pants, to cool off. That's what the memo said, didn't you get the memo!?

[Bit]

Bah.

Don't listen to Guntz! He's just taking advantage of this situation to get everyone's pants!

*Fends off Guntz*

[Mattoko]

HEY. I just got my power back on here in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada and I'd like to say I'm happy to be back here!

[ABDUR101]

On 2003-08-14 16:15, Dangerous55 wrote:
That has nothing to do with electricity.


..yeah, I must just be imagining that we have a pump leading to a well. =B

The power never went out here, but atleast afew places got it back.

[AUTO_]

This isn't from terrorists (note: mentioned 22 times), but they could use this as a great opportunity.

http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

[Kent]

0wned by a grid failure... What's this world coming to?

[polishedweasel]

Well, my water heater is electric, so his may be too. meh...

[Dangerous55]

On 2003-08-15 00:48, polishedweasel wrote:
Well, my water heater is electric, so his may be too. meh...




Doesnt mean you cant get a shower.

[ABDUR101]

On 2003-08-15 00:51, Dangerous55 wrote:
Doesnt mean you cant get a shower.


ok, let me explain the mechanics of it, in this house.

When there is power, you turn on the spicket, water comes out, continously until the tank starts going empty, at which point the pump must run by electricity to bring water from the well. However, it can't run for too long, otherwise it needs primed.

When there is no power, you turn on the spicket, and you only have enough water as to what is in the tank. Usually, whatever water is left in the tank, is quickly nabbed and put in containers for drinking water, and it's almost always not enough for a shower.

Thus, no electricity, no shower. Do you undastand? o_O

[Zolpner]

Well dont affect me, about 18 hours plane trip away from me so http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

but I am sorry for all those who it does/has/might affect http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

[hollowtip]

On 2003-08-15 00:57, ABDUR101 wrote:


On 2003-08-15 00:51, Dangerous55 wrote:
Doesnt mean you cant get a shower.


ok, let me explain the mechanics of it, in this house.

When there is power, you turn on the spicket, water comes out, continously until the tank starts going empty, at which point the pump must run by electricity to bring water from the well. However, it can't run for too long, otherwise it needs primed.

When there is no power, you turn on the spicket, and you only have enough water as to what is in the tank. Usually, whatever water is left in the tank, is quickly nabbed and put in containers for drinking water, and it's almost always not enough for a shower.

Thus, no electricity, no shower. Do you undastand? o_O



Ummm last time I checked, water from our house doesn't come from a well...

[Neoluke12]

Is the power back on everywhere yet!!! hello!! everyones power has gone out and im left all alone with no friends??? *sobs quietly in the background*

[Neoluke12]

errr do you live in a run down cottage from about 2 million years ago everyone has eletric showers wait oh ive just been informed mine is broke!!!! looks like ill have to have a bath yea why dont you take a bath instead of a shower!!!

[Ness]

I't's not only in America, but in Canada as well. I was reading about it on MSNBC.

[Dhylec]

On 2003-08-15 02:06, Zolpner wrote:
Well dont affect me, about 18 hours plane trip away from me so http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif
but I am sorry for all those who it does/has/might affect http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

hey thank you for ur sympathy!
i cant feel my legs after a 5hr walk to get home http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_mad.gif
[midtown manh. to brooklyn.. usually take 50+ min by subway]
there are worse cases out there!!

[JTeebo]

In Canada... uh-oh...


Well, I haven't been affected yet... at least I don't think I have been...

[TR3NT]

I finally have power... and look I'm posting on PSOW. I have a sad excuse for a life...

Just in case anyone wants to know, most of Manhattan is still down. Also, only one real incident of looting occurred. So, I'm glad to see this wasn't as bad as it could have been.

Well, time to blow out all these candles.

[s.TiNgEr]

On 2003-08-15 02:09, hollowtip wrote:


On 2003-08-15 00:57, ABDUR101 wrote:


On 2003-08-15 00:51, Dangerous55 wrote:
Doesnt mean you cant get a shower.


ok, let me explain the mechanics of it, in this house.

When there is power, you turn on the spicket, water comes out, continously until the tank starts going empty, at which point the pump must run by electricity to bring water from the well. However, it can't run for too long, otherwise it needs primed.

When there is no power, you turn on the spicket, and you only have enough water as to what is in the tank. Usually, whatever water is left in the tank, is quickly nabbed and put in containers for drinking water, and it's almost always not enough for a shower.

Thus, no electricity, no shower. Do you undastand? o_O



Ummm last time I checked, water from our house doesn't come from a well...



I think he was using a well as an example

[Moo2u]

Lol, you Canadiens didn't know it was in Canada! Way to stay ontop of things. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif

My sis and mom are visiting Toronto tho, they seem to be doing alright. No acsidents, just some people caught in subways and elevators and the such.

The thing I don't get is New Tork power people (don't know the exact title) said yesterday that it was the fault of a plant in Niagra, NY and today they're blaming Canada for it. It dosen't make sence to me.



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[ABDUR101]

On 2003-08-15 02:09, hollowtip wrote:
Ummm last time I checked, water from our house doesn't come from a well...


=O You don't live in my house, dood.



On 2003-08-15 02:37, Neoluke12 wrote:
errr do you live in a run down cottage from about 2 million years ago everyone has eletric showers wait oh ive just been informed mine is broke!!!! looks like ill have to have a bath yea why dont you take a bath instead of a shower!!!


...I'm going to start slapping people with rancid trout. >=|

There's not enough water for a shower, let alone a bath when the power is out. We have a well here for our water, we use a pump in our basement, to get it to the water tank in the basement, and from there, we can use the water for drinking or bathing.

Gah, am I speaking arabic and not realising it? >_<

It can't be that hard to understand.


Dhylec, never felt better to get home after that treck home, right?

[Auracom]

I live in Hamilton Ontario... and it seem the power won't be back to "normal" for a long time. Theres suppose to be "rolling blackouts" to share power. But it seems that the US is first priority for power and not Canada... meh. Ahwell atleast powers back here for a little while <_<... I kinda freaked to play pso now... its like the chance of fsod/losing data is tripled. Anywho last night was eerie and cool at the same time. I just went outside and looked at the stars for a few hours, it was so quiet.

[TR3NT]

On 2003-08-15 09:43, Moo2u wrote:
The thing I don't get is New Tork power people (don't know the exact title) said yesterday that it was the fault of a plant in Niagra, NY and today they're blaming Canada for it. It dosen't make sence to me.


That's ConEd (bless thier slow to react souls) you are referring to. Last I heard, we were blaming it on lightning. Seems to me that either there's something to be hidden, or no one has any clue what's going on.

I just think this is the result of many little mistakes, and now no one wants to say "well we all f*ed up here"...

[Para]

I agree.

The logic doesn't add up. How can Canada get the blame when the accident happened in the US?
Also I'm curious. A lightning strike... shouldnt Americans have built lightning conductors to prevent such an accident from occuring?

[Allos]

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[Allos]

I thought I was supposed to knock out the power so that all the AC doesn't run making everyone really hot. Then in there heated state they remove their clothes, including pants, to cool off. That's what the memo said, didn't you get the memo!?


What memo? I didn't get any ......THE MAILMAN! Damn that kniving bastard! He's just been added to our Strike Back hit list! Oh, and sorry Guntz. I just jump to conclusions a lot. No hard feelings old chap!

[Dangerous55]

On 2003-08-15 00:57, ABDUR101 wrote:

ok, let me explain the mechanics of it, in this house.

When there is power, you turn on the spicket, water comes out, continously until the tank starts going empty, at which point the pump must run by electricity to bring water from the well. However, it can't run for too long, otherwise it needs primed.

When there is no power, you turn on the spicket, and you only have enough water as to what is in the tank. Usually, whatever water is left in the tank, is quickly nabbed and put in containers for drinking water, and it's almost always not enough for a shower.

Thus, no electricity, no shower. Do you undastand? o_O




Ok.


Then buy some water from a store and a camping shower. Fun fun fun!

[Moo2u]

I'm sorry, is this topic about showers? I wasn't paying attention. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_pengy.gif

[Vanango]

http://wwwi.reuters.com/images/2003-08-15T183331Z_01_WAS50_RTRIDSP_2_POWER-OUTAGE.jpg

[ABDUR101]

I like the one on the right. I bet everyone in the cities loved the view of the night sky though, depending on the cloud cover, with all the stars visible.

[TR3NT]

On 2003-08-15 18:52, ABDUR101 wrote:
I like the one on the right. I bet everyone in the cities loved the view of the night sky though, depending on the cloud cover, with all the stars visible.



Actually yeah, we did. Well I did. After the intial, this sucks reaction, me and some neighbors went up to roof of our apartment complex and stared at the night sky. First time, I ever saw the stars above NYC.

Reminded me of when I lived in the Philippines.

[Dhylec]

On 2003-08-15 18:52, ABDUR101 wrote:
I bet everyone in the cities loved the view of the night sky though, depending on the cloud cover, with all the stars visible.

heheh, if my legs could move after i got home last nite i might go see the stars w/my pal across the street..
but my damn legs cant carry me after 5hr walk http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_mad.gif

[Vanango]

there were tons of people unable to get into their hotel rooms.

Apparently all of this didn't effect the economy terriably much.

[TR3NT]

On 2003-08-15 22:35, Dhylec wrote:


On 2003-08-15 18:52, ABDUR101 wrote:
I bet everyone in the cities loved the view of the night sky though, depending on the cloud cover, with all the stars visible.

heheh, if my legs could move after i got home last nite i might go see the stars w/my pal across the street..
but my damn legs cant carry me after 5hr walk http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_mad.gif



Thank God, I live in Manhattan. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from work. ^_^

Oh wait... we were the last to get power. Nevermind. x_x

[Davion]

On 2003-08-15 22:37, Vanango wrote:
there were tons of people unable to get into their hotel rooms.

Apparently all of this didn't effect the economy terriably much.



Which is quite amusing, in fact, because Wall Street is in NY. And did Moo2u just diss Canada? Isn't his location "The Great White North...Canada..."?

[satoshi1]

On 2003-08-15 18:52, ABDUR101 wrote:
I like the one on the right. I bet everyone in the cities loved the view of the night sky though, depending on the cloud cover, with all the stars visible.



That's what I first thought when I saw the news last week. I was on vacation, I went up north (I live in Michigan). It hit my house down here in south-eastern Michigan, but I was safe up north on the lake.. Good thing the power was back today, though, when I came home...

[Moo2u]

On 2003-08-16 21:25, Davion wrote:

And did Moo2u just diss Canada? Isn't his location "The Great White North...Canada..."?



Not diss, just poke fun. Us Canadiens are aloud to do that to ourselves. I mean, our dollar is called the loony for crying out lound. That's a joke on its own!

And besides, I live in the maratimes, so I didn't get any black outs! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[Para]

Its not really a joke. The fact that the animal depicted on the Dollar coin is a loon.

[Moo2u]

On 2003-08-17 09:44, Nites wrote:
Its not really a joke. The fact that the animal depicted on the Dollar coin is a loon.



Yes, but I think it was a bit much to call our two dollar coins "toonies"

[Davion]

On 2003-08-17 21:29, Moo2u wrote:


On 2003-08-17 09:44, Nites wrote:
Its not really a joke. The fact that the animal depicted on the Dollar coin is a loon.



Yes, but I think it was a bit much to call our two dollar coins "toonies"



That is a stretch. Clever, but kinda funny. I was in Canada for vacation for the past 3 weeks, and the only thing I brought back was a toonie. I like it, and I really wish we Americans would start using more metal dollars. The 1 dollar coin never did catch on much.

I guess it is kinda fun to poke fun at your country. I mean I live in a country where fat people are suing fast food restaurants because they can't stop themselves from eating the fatty stuff. Which is funny. I mean, it's like asking them to make the burgers taste like crap so we won't eat them and get enormous. Sometimes I feel surounded by amazing stupids.

Anyway, this blackout will let us have some neat stories to tell our grandkids...

"Listen here sonnie, way back in '03..."

[Para]

We always had your funny sides but like all countries, there's always something ridiculous.

[Vanango]

Blame Canada! Ohio!

[lordinviso]

It actually started in Ohio. I forgot where I found this out from but its true. Then the lightning strike at Niagra made it worse.

[Vanango]

On 2003-08-18 18:12, lordinviso wrote:
It actually started in Ohio. I forgot where I found this out from but its true. Then the lightning strike at Niagra made it worse.



Yes, hence my "Blame Ohio" post.

And it's Niagara! you probably have the habit of typing out Viagra and it's become habit.

[Neoluke12]

lol or maybe it is just a normal mistake why would she type out viagra anyway