Radioactive Waste 368 - Arguments Over Permanent Disposal Of U.S. Spent Nuclear Fuel Continue As Spent Fuel Continues To Pile Up - Part 1 of 2 Parts
Part 1 of 2 Parts
December 2018
Geiger Readings for Dec 06, 2018
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 126 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 126 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 126 nanosieverts per hour
Will my kids and I ever see you?
Dearest President Obama,
It’s always been one dream since you we running for election and also since you have served two terms. My kids and I always wished how can we see the happy and confident president. My kids know so much about you. We have kids age 7,9,and 11. My nson names a limousine that I had brought back for him from DC Obsmasine- he’s now 7. We hope someday we get to meet you and our First Lady and of your family. Wish you a Merry Christmas and s happy New Year!
Love,
Cicelia Beirne and Family
Nuclear Reactors 637 - Grand Gulf Nuclear Generating Station Is Not Reliable Base-Load Power
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Grand Gulf Nuclear Generating Station
One of the things that supporters of nuclear power always bring up is the fact that nuclear power plants are base-load power. This means that the plants are always running and producing power as opposed to solar and wind installation which are intermittent. Having base-load power sources on the electrical grid to continually supply a minimum amount of electricity is very important.
Geiger Readings for Dec 05, 2018
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 113 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 138 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 139 nanosieverts per hour
Baking Season Ideas
Many families have holiday baking traditions that span generations. My mom used to bake for Christmas, but us girls didn't really participate, so when I found out about other people's cookie-making traditions I was a bit surprised. A good friend of mine gets every sprinkle she can get her hands on and makes dozens and dozens of cookies with her daughter. My daughter and I often bake a few things, like cookies for the neighbors or some holiday bread for the house, but we don't really bake as many as my friend.
Keurig for Cocktails
If you've ever remarked that there should be a cocktail machine similar to your Keurig for brewing up drinks instead of coffee, tea or cocoa, you're in luck. The Drinkworks Home Bar is now at your service, offering a range of beers and cocktails for all of your single-serve needs. If you're wondering whether or not each pod is totally comprehensive, containing every ingredient for the cocktail of your choice... the answer is yes! Everything is pre-measured, with premium ingredients in each pot. Want a margarita? Pop the pod in.
Having The Talk During Middle Age
Have you read the piece in the New York Times about how women need to have "The Talk" again in their forties because their bodies go through so many changes at this point in life? It's something we all have on our peripheral vision but never really deeply think about until it's actually happening to us, right?
Weird Store Finds This Week
Sometimes the freakiest things that I've ever seen are the things we create ourselves. From "companion robots" with "frigid" settings to these weird wine stockings for Christmas, sometimes I wonder just where we are headed as a species.
Can Light Drinking Shorten Your Life?
Remember those studies that suggest a glass of wine is great for your health? A new study is suggesting that even light drinking can shorten your life. This includes daily light drinking at levels that are considered safe by United States standards. Those who drink 1-2 drinks four times a week have a 20% risk of dying prematurely higher than that of people who drink three days a week or less.
Terror Birds!
Some of the most incredible species to have ever walked (or flown) on our planet have long since become extinct, and in many cases it's deeply sad. In others, however, it kind of makes us breathe a sigh of relief, especially after watching Jurassic World. Can you imagine what we'd do with these creatures? We'd probably cause our own extinction.
Poetry Slam Scholarships
Youth who are into slam poetry can get rewarded for their talents and interests. At Power Poetry, youth can submit their poems and earn scholarship money or just share their words with the world. Some of their open slams feature topical events that impact youth in the world today, from racism to human trafficking, while others (that mention a scholarship in their titles) provide opportunity to further youth knowledge and education.
Sticker Subscriptions
Do you have a craft lover, scrapbooker or teen in your life who loves stickers? Maybe you want stickers all to yourself! Either way, a sticker subscription box is a great way to get surprise stickers each month of the year at a decent rate.
Welcome, Red Eye Tree Frogs!
If traveling to the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is on your to-do list, you're in for a treat: the zoo recently aquired new red eye tree frogs! They are located in the zoo's Reptile Discovery Center and they may be breeding the frogs in the future once they reach maturity.
The Most Magical Time of the Year
Whether it's known as a garden glow, a festival of lights or by another name, if your local botanical garden offers any kind of holiday lights feature, now is the time to enjoy it! Our local garden's glow is absolutely breathtaking, and while it can come with a hefty pricetag, if you get a membership you can save a lot of money. (The idea is to get a membership during Cyber Monday, if you have that offer available to you, and then get an option that includes tickets! Then you're paying half price AND you get free or reduced tickets.)
President George H. W. Bush Has Passed Away
They say that many spouses die of heartbreak after losing the love of their life. While President George H.W. Bush was suffering from a form of Parkinson's disease and died at a ripe old age of 94, we can still acknowledge that his wife of 73 years died just seven months before he did.
Grateful Dead Beer
If you thought you were the owner to every Grateful Dead themed item on the planet, you're in for a fun surprise: you'll have more to add to your collection once the Grateful Dead beer is released! Dogfish Head, a Delaware brewing company, is creating a new Grateful Dead themed beer known as American Beauty.
Themed Monopoly
After recently scoring a $5 game of Indiana Jones Monopoly off my first Facebook purchase, I started to wonder about how many versions of themed monopolies there are in the first place. I've seen the local versions (St. Louis-opoly, for example), Star Wars (which is round!), The Nightmare Before Christmas... we even own the Disney version, which I assure you is very cute.