| Nuclear energy safe and cleaner
Regarding letter writer Paul Burton's thoughts on the nuclear waste storage problem (Nov. 26): The alleged nuclear waste problem was solved long ago. Nuclear “waste" can be encased in glass, and the glass encased in titanium — iron or steel rust and can leak — and stored in Yucca Mountain. Opponents say it may leak in time. It won't leak for approximately 500 years; after 500 years, any possible leaked radiation will be at a nonharmful level. Anyone worried about the unlikely scenario of nuclear waste leaking into the water supply need only buy a $200 water filter for their home; because the plutonium molecule is too big to get through the filters, and that's what is radioactive. Plutonium, which has a long half-life and emits alpha radiation, is relatively safe to handle, unlike other more lethal radioactive elements.
plagues Delaware's Inland Bays
Improving wastewater treatment and reducing other point-source polluters has decreased phosphorous and nitrogen levels in the Inland Bays. Still, for more than 15 years, monitors have seen no decrease in nutrient pollutants in the bays. Of the three Inland Bays, only Rehoboth Bay is meeting recommended allowable levels of pollution.
The members of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to the Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) heard an update on water quality as part of their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) collects samples from the Inland Bays four times a year, measures the concentration of pollutants and then issues data in five-year sets. Rehoboth Bay meets the state’s standards for both phosphorous and nitrogen, known as total maximum daily loads (TMDLS).
Heart palpitations very common but can be serious
Others have dozens a day, some so strong that they feel like a heart attack. Most palpitations are caused by a harmless hiccup in the heart's rhythm. A few reflect a problem in the heart or elsewhere in the body. Sorting out worrisome palpitations from the harmless ones isn't always easy. Doctors can be quick to attribute them to anxiety, depression, or some other emotional or psychological problem. Although sometimes that's exactly right, it's important to first rule out harmful heart rhythms and other physical causes. Common complaint Palpitations are extremely common. Although most people shrug them off, they worry countless folks enough to consult a primary care physician or cardiologist. Different people experience palpitations in different ways.
NATO troops deployed to Kosovo
SERBIAN President Boris Tadic warned of ethnic unrest if Kosovo unilaterally declares independence, as a NATO commander said extra forces were being deployed to the Serbian province. "Unilateral moves will prompt a response. This will not lead us to peace," said Mr Tadic, the day after last gasp talks between Kosovan and Serbian leaders in Austria collapsed ahead of a December 10 deadline. "Such action... would lead us from one impasse to another," he said from Ankara, where he is on a two-day visit. He added: "Serbia does not want war." The commando of NATO-led troops in Kosovo said 90 US soldiers had been deployed to reinforce 2800 peacekeepers already positioned across the Serb-dominated north of the province in case violence broke out.
Sibelgate: US officials visiting Turkey NOW
Here we have a series of high-level visits betwen Turkish and US military forces before us this week. Very hard to detect just reading the mainstream news. You and I (wink. wink) know what Sibel has warned us all about - look out! they're giving Turkey more nuclear technology! .
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