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Old 11-11-2010, 06:36 AM
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In Springfield Ohio, they removed a 275" smoke stack at the power plant and it fell in the wrong direction. Nobody was hurt, but 4000 people lost power.

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Did you know that there is a Springfield in 35 of the 50 states. Springfield Info
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Old 11-11-2010, 06:37 AM
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Yikes, I live near Springfield! I didn't hear about it.
But how would I since I'm usually here :D
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Old 11-11-2010, 06:42 AM
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It made the news in Fort Wayne,IN...I saw it last night.
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Old 11-11-2010, 07:52 AM
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Yikes, even the best plans can go wrong.
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Old 11-11-2010, 10:45 AM
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It made the news in the Philadelphia market too! All can say is, WOW!
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Was on Rochester, NY channel too. Somebody's embarrassed.
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I am so happy to hear that no one was hurt!!
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