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Powerless
Scenes from the 2003 Blackout
Down the Line
A glitch in the midwest leaves millions in the dark
System Failure
When control mechanisms fail the grid becomes vulnerable

Lights Out
How did it happen? And how vulnerable are we to another shutdown?
Getting By Without the Grid
Can America free itself from the grid and democratize energy?
An Invitation To Terrorists?
This time, officials say, it wasn't terrorism. But what about the next?
Lessons Learned
Be Prepared: 10 Handy Tips

California's Power Failure
Can it happen in your state?
[1/29/2001]
Energy Source?
America must decide on a role for nuclear power
[4/29/1991]
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Maliki's Last Stand?
The prime minister makes a new call to curb violence, but Iraqis' patience with him and his government is wearing thin
What a Surge Really Means
Can a couple more divisions in Iraq make a difference? Or is Bush's idea too little, too late?
FROM THE AUGUST 25, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2003

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