To: hole_n_one
Granholm saying it was apparently caused by a "natural" occurrance. She's urging calm in Michigan. Urges caution at intersections. She tells people to stay cool. sheesh
She also tells people in Detroit to boil water or drink bottled water.
Prairie
2,554 posted on
08/14/2003 7:05:16 PM PDT by
prairiebreeze
(Middle East terrorists to the world: " We don't want no STINKING PEACE!!")
To: prairiebreeze
Hmmm, boil water? What about those with an electric range?
2,561 posted on
08/14/2003 7:07:28 PM PDT by
Petronski
(I'm not always cranky.)
To: prairiebreeze
![](http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030815/lthumb.1060912332.blackout_power_ny176.jpg)
Twilight covers New York and the Empire State Building in this southern view from the 65th floor of the GE Building, after a massive blackout knocked out power Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003. Some buildings had backup generators to provide power. (AP Photo/Andrew Landis)
2,576 posted on
08/14/2003 7:10:09 PM PDT by
Mo1
(I have nothing to add .. just want to see if I make the cut and paste ;0))
To: prairiebreeze
Did you hear the news reporters earlier explaining a 4 way stop? It's not like we're used to "woah" signs, but a 4-way isn't that complicated. After hearing the Guvs soothing words I'm grateful I invested in a generator. As luck would have it the station carrying the Lions game was not available!
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