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Reactor Shutdown Darkens South Florida

Posted by kdawson on from the glowing-in-the-dark dept.

grassy_knoll asks, "So how fragile is the electrical grid, and just what technical problems could shut down five reactors?" "Five reactors at a nuclear power plant in Florida had gone down on Tuesday and two were now back online amid a massive power outage in the southern state, CNN reported. The report on the Turkey Point nuclear plant came as four million people had lost electricity in Miami and elsewhere in Florida, with traffic signals out and major delays on roads, authorities and media said."

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  1. I'm from Florida and have no power or internet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    good thing I backup IP over carrier pigeon.

    1. Re:I'm from Florida and have no power or internet by tattood · · Score: 5, Funny

      Dude, you need to upgrade your service to IP over carrier pidgeon with Quality of Service.

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      WTB [sig], PST!!!
  2. I guess this is bound to crop up in CSI Miami... by Channard · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... at least given how much crime shows draw on real life events, albeit massively embellished. Cue Horatio Caine.. 'Looks like someone's been left in the dark.. permanently.' *removes sunglasses*

  3. Re:5 reactors? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I demand a recount!