New York City is broken

HedCold · 08-15-2003, 05:03 PM

i don't really mind being at work today, not like i actually do anything

Keyser Soze · 08-15-2003, 05:05 PM

its a ghost town over here, not cause of the blackout, but because they all take half days on friday, while i take every other friday off completely.

The Sleeper · 08-15-2003, 05:12 PM

I agree with the people from Africa. We are far too dependent on electricity.I like it just as much as the next guy but i also think life could be more interesting if we didn't have all these conveniences that we take for granted.

HedCold · 08-15-2003, 05:21 PM

are there stores open by you?

Doc · 08-15-2003, 05:24 PM

I wouldn't call that 'interesting'. Having to drive around Jersey City yesterday with no ATM's, credit cards, gas pumps, traffic lights...I wouldn't call those convienences, they are neccesities in today's world.

Keyser Soze · 08-15-2003, 05:25 PM

Responding to the news that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg advised all non-essential personnel to take the day off from work, ESPN radio's Tony Bruno quipped, "So does that mean the Mets won't be playing?" Haw!

Doc · 08-15-2003, 05:30 PM

Oh, like it matters, the Mets haven't had any power all season

(insert rimshot here)

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The Sleeper · 08-15-2003, 05:31 PM

Doc Wrote:I wouldn't call that 'interesting'. Having to drive around Jersey City yesterday with no ATM's, credit cards, gas pumps, traffic lights...I wouldn't call those convienences, they are neccesities in today's world.

they are necessities for us cause we are used to them, people survived without them in the 1700s, and people still survive without them today. I'm not saying they are a bad thing, I just found yesterday to be a interesting experience cause it was basically a culture shock for people who have never lived without electricity for an extended period of time before.

The Sleeper · 08-15-2003, 05:33 PM

HedCold Wrote:are there stores open by you?

yes, i got a turkey sandwich at 9:30 today :5:

HedCold · 08-15-2003, 05:34 PM

if you want to bring food down to where i work you could probably make some money

The Sleeper · 08-15-2003, 05:36 PM

nah, I'd rather just sit home and eat the food myself

Doc · 08-15-2003, 05:56 PM

The Sleeper Wrote:they are necessities for us cause we are used to them, people survived without them in the 1700s, and people still survive without them today. I'm not saying they are a bad thing, I just found yesterday to be a interesting experience cause it was basically a culture shock for people who have never lived without electricity for an extended period of time before.

And people also died when they'd get a nasty case of the runs. If you want to go live like someone from the 1700's, there are plenty of Amish communities in Pennsylvania. Yeah, it was kind of cool to see stars at night, but I personally like wouldn't want to have to do this too often other than when I go camping.

It was a neat wake-up call to everyone who takes it for granted though. By the way, when did you ever live without electricity for an extended period of time?

The Sleeper · 08-15-2003, 05:59 PM

I was including myself when i said "people"

Quote:It was a neat wake-up call to everyone who takes it for granted though.

that sums up my thoughts exactly

Galt · 08-15-2003, 06:04 PM

I just didn't want this gem to escape everyone...

Quote:I was... getting coffee for my boss

Man-Bitch!

The Sleeper · 08-15-2003, 06:06 PM

I was waiting for someone to point that out, and it is very true

HedCold · 08-15-2003, 06:11 PM

i'm hungry Undecided

Doc · 08-15-2003, 06:12 PM

Too bad you're not Sleeper's boss

The Sleeper · 08-15-2003, 06:12 PM

i just had chocolate cake

HedCold · 08-15-2003, 06:16 PM

the problem is now that there just isn't enough power load to give out to everyone, so they have to watch closely what substations get turned on and stuff
some generator plant somewhere isn't turned on or something

Doc · 08-15-2003, 06:28 PM

If I had to guess, I'd say it's not the power generation systems that are down, it's the power transmission system that needs to be slowly and carefully brought back on-line. True, all of the nuclear plants are now off-line, but before you can turn on a transmission system, you have to "energize" all the lines around it, other wise you get this huge inrush of current to the places that have none.

This type of thing puts a huge load on the system and sets up big power oscillations that can damage the transmission (or generating) equipment. That's why they're asking people to unplug all their stuff until all power is restored

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