http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=11337642
It's not the first time NZ's major city has had a severe power cut. What a bloody joke.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=11337642
It's not the first time NZ's major city has had a severe power cut. What a bloody joke.
Me: So Maybe we should invest in our Infrastructure?
Typical NZer - Naaaah She'll be right mate.....
we need to stop this attitude when it comes to significant infrastructure - fine on the farm or if you are in a tight spot and need to a quick fix, but not for major infrastructure.
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
Be sure not to hurry back then, eh?
Could be worse. Could be living in the USA.
To be fair, I think they did just do a major upgrade during winter... However, fires aren't known for being convenient or gentle...
Just wait, that attitude of wanting a bargain (which means no investment) isn't power industry specific. Just wait for Chorus to hit the same problem in years to come...
Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
fuck I reckon
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/0...0FE0V720140709
interesting article discussing the power grid in the north east US 10 years after they lost power to 50Million people
http://science.time.com/2013/08/13/t...treme-weather/
Yep.
http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=25562
Even if they had a back up cable underground it would still be vulnerable to the fire spreading there anyway.
Good wake up call but we can hardly blame anyone for such extreme events.
Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket - Eric Hoffer
NZ, USA, it's all the same mentality - cut maintenance back to the minimum to ensure good returns for the CEO and shareholders - if a foreseeable cock-up or disaster happens, put it down to bad luck or the time of month - blame anybody except those in charge who's fucking job it is is to make sure events like this don't happen!
It's always someone else's fault - like the joke that is Auckland's antiquated sewer/stormwater system.....
- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.
Piss off! We would have to stab people in the dark, and that is just NOT on!
Anyway, the lights are always on at the tinny houses due to the stolen generators from the City. Chur Bro!
Just as well it's the "posh" suburbs that are affected. Perhaps the red cross will be out collecting for the underprivileged refugees of Mission Bay and Remuera?
"Some residents have been reduced to foraging for beans to make their coffee, over an open fire. Several have had to drive their Merc over 20 kilometres to find a watering hole serving a cappuccino. For just a $k a day, YOU can make a difference to their lives! Donate today!"
I wonder where the filthy rich are bathing at the moment?
TOP QUOTE: The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other peoples money.
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