Atomic Interlude – Heart of Nuclear Reactor
A friend on Twitter posted a link to this song; the beat and the graphics helped to put me into a contemplative mood.
A friend on Twitter posted a link to this song; the beat and the graphics helped to put me into a contemplative mood.
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Today is the 60th anniversary of electricity production at EBR I.
Bill – wasn’t that yesterday, December 20, 2011?
I’m sure you are correct Rod. I just saw it today on the NEI daily post.
Hey, is Bob Applebaum suggesting that we should not be exposed to any radiation? I was treated at the Mayo Clinic for a brain tumor with a pretty stiff dose of gamma radiation. I am in better health today because of that treatment.
Nuclear energy and minimal techno music – a very good fit!
Tomorrow 10:25 at the NRC:
Public Meeting –
Final Rule: AP1000 Design Certification