Power-grid operators said demand for electricity was surging in other nearby states as well because of the hot weather. Electricity is shared across the West, so California's ability to import power on short notice during a widespread heat wave is limited.

The Stage Two emergency declaration was the first to be called in Northern California in at least four years. The emergency is an indication that reserve levels, which are supposed to be at least 7 percent of capacity, have dipped below 5 percent.

If the state still isn't able to save enough power, the next step will be rolling blackouts. Officials said such blackouts, which are imposed once reserves dip below 3 percent, could be called between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. today. Rolling blackouts are a way to prevent an uncontrolled crash of the power grid.

just shareing with the class...

(Aiming extra "Die-you-bastard, die-ma upon the Great State of Texas...followed by Maxwell's Silver-Hammer-ma just in case. To you know "make sure he was dead", right?)

tmi-whitefont: I seem to be following the trend of early Bitch periods this month. At least I know why I have felt so lousy the last couple of days.

More TMI: My cervix is bleeding. Not a lot, and I guess it happens when an IUD is inserted. But owie owie owie. I was fine until about 30 minutes ago.

Bleargh.

{{{Aimee}}} Your whitefont trumps my whitefont.

Not trying to trump! Just joining in the stupid women crap.

Ouch, Aimee.

What type did you go with?

I'm sorry. I wasn't implying that you were trying to trump. My brain is dead from cramps. Forgive me?

ParaGard. I was surprised it was teeny.

The NP asked what birth control we've been using since Em was born. She laughed when I answered, "Prayer."

I'm sorry. I wasn't implying that you were trying to trump. My brain is dead from cramps. Forgive me?

No forgiveness needed! Did I forget to use my smartass font.

Damn Windows.