Attack-proof power line to be installed under New York.


	Attack-proof power line to be installed under New York.

BitDrifter

5-21-2007 3:34 PM

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power, energy, new york, terrorism, attacks, weather, blackout, business, security, technology

BitDrifter says:

A super conducting power-line at that.

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5-21-2007 3:51 PM

egoldstein

I think this is currently the most exciting financial opportunity in the world. Upgrading the U.S. (and i'm sure other countries as well) power grid is a must for so many reasons. Doesn't seem like an if...just a when. And now the when seems to be getting answered. Very exciting!

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