Real world water mains fail in New Jersey due to bad data

Proof that life in the world of brick and mortar is inextricably linked to the online world was brought home to the citizens of New Jersey late last month when no less than seven water mains broke in the Jersey City Heights. Due to low water pressure in the Heights following the ruptures, fire officials posted four water tanker trucks at two locations in the area for use in the event of a fire. That's a pretty serious response to a computer glitch that appears to have been triggered by false d... [More]