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What is low and intermediate? Anything radioactive, from mops and clothing, to reactor tubes and components, is included in the categorization. The "intermediate" level waste requires special handling and can pose risks for significant periods of time.
But “low and intermediate” are arbitrary and fuzzy categories based primarily on the types of material and the overall gamma radiation dose rates. Many observers believe that this is a totally inadequate method for determining the ultimate risks these materials could pose to the environment and especially to human health.. What is needed is a complete inventory of the specific radionuclides and their inherent radio-toxic characteristics and capabilities to do biological harm over specified periods of time. To the best of my knowledge, no such complete analysis of the elements in so-called low and intermediate waste has been undertaken.
We are told that nuclear reactor fuel waste will not be placed in this facility. But this proposed repository could easily be a “Trojan Horse” for a full scale geological dump for “high-level” irradiated reactor fuel bundles, i.e., the really hot, lethal and incredibly nasty, radioactive stuff! More about that in a moment.
While thinking about this issue, it is important to bear in mind that any amount of ionizing radiation increases cancer risks, as concluded by the U.S. National Academy of Science (NAS) report on radiation risk, (Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation).
When the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) issued its draft Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for this project for public comment, I raised several salient points in my response:
Why, I asked, was the deep underground repository option chosen?
The explanation in the proponent’s (Ontario Power Authority’s) original proposal was that "The deep geologic repository is being pursued as the preferred technology because of its greater margin of safety."
It seemed to me that the proponent must explain exactly why an underground facility of this kind would provide a greater margin of safety than the alternatives identified in its proposal. I understand that some other countries such as the Czech Republic and Australia favor near surface engineered facilities for containment and monitoring of low and intermediate level radioactive wastes.
Why would anyone want to construct such a site so near to one of the Great Lakes (Lake Huron)?
Lake Huron is one of the major bodies of fresh water in North America–part of the Great Lakes System. I believe that the proponent should be required to demonstrate why such a facility is to be sited on the shores of this lake. It is possible that any leaking radioactive material from the repository could impact both Canadians and U.S. residents.
I requested that the proponent be required to give a detailed explanation as to why it did not seek an alternative inland underground site which would be clearly outside of the geological zone that could affect the Great Lakes, in order to completely avoid the possibility of radioactive contamination of the lakes. There should be zero tolerance for the permanent geological emplacement of any radioactive wastes in the Great Lakes basin. It is simply common sense!
But the big question for me is: Could this project be eventually extended to accommodate nuclear fuel waste?
The guideline must deal more directly with the question of the possible future expansion of the proposed facility to accommodate nuclear fuel waste. Simple verbal assurances from contemporary individuals and organizations are meaningless in view of the lengthy isolation time frames required for much radioactive waste and irradiated nuclear fuel waste..
The main questions I raised in my comments are:
Why did Canada’s (industry dominated) Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), in its final report in 2004, identify the types of rock formations which happen to be present at the proposed Bruce nuclear complex as being suitable for permanent underground storage of irradiated nuclear fuel waste? Previously, granite rock of the Canadian Shield was considered the preferred host medium.
Why is the limestone rock at the site considered suitable for any kind or level of radioactive waste, given the well-known connection between limestone and underground water sources?
Why, indeed, is this proposal for a radioactive waste repository on the shores of Lake Huron being contemplated at all?
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By Meghan Vittrup
American Forces Press Service
June 24, 2008 - Veterans can once again enjoy an afternoon cruising Lake Michigan, sharing tributes and building relationships thanks to one Illinois group. Kup's Purple Heart Cruises began in 1945 when Irv Kupcinet also known as "Kup," a Chicago Sun Times columnist, wanted to do something for servicemembers coming back from World War Two.
The 50-year tradition ended with its last cruise in 1995. Twelve years later, David Kupcinet decided to re-launch his grandfather's renowned Kup's Purple Heart Cruises.
After fours year of planning the successfully re-launched cruise took place July 31, 2007.
Kupcinet said the cruise is a way to show appreciation to veterans for their service to the country.
Kup's Purple Heart Cruise is an "effort to highlight citizen support for our military men and women and communicate that support to the members of our armed forces at home and abroad," according to a news release from the group.
Last year, Kupcinet said, it took three and a half months to fill the 500 spots on the cruise, but "it was so successful last year it took three and a half weeks to hit capacity this year."
The cruise is not only for veterans but also active-duty servicemembers. Kupcinet said veterans range in age from 19 to 91.
"The most interesting thing was seeing the relationships built between old time veterans and [Afghanistan and Iraq] veterans," Kupcinet said. "The connection between ... veterans in their 20s and a guy from World War Two, for example, is really a pretty amazing thing to see."
"These relationships are long-lasting relationships," said Dan Casara, a Purple Heart recipient and participant in Kup's Purple Heart Cruise. He was wounded Sept. 23, 2005, when a roadside bomb flipped his tank. He said he tries to use such events to network, meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will turn into friendships.
Kupcinet said it is a great experience to see both young and older veterans interacting and still holding on to deep military ties and traditions, including the playful arguments over which branch of the military is the strongest.
"It's also very funny to see the branches still mess with each other even so many years after they've been in service," Kupcinet said. "We had an 89-year-old Marine and 90-year-old sailor in the Navy, and at those ages they were still messing with each other about who was tougher."
The Purple Heart Cruise event takes place in two parts. The first part is the pierside send-off ceremony that includes presentations and speeches from the honorary chairman as well as dignitaries. There also are military and Defense Department tributes to the veterans, Kupcinet said.
The cruise itself is the second part of the event; it is a four-hour cruise on Lake Michigan that includes of food, entertainment and camaraderie.
"It was really nice," Casara said. "It was refreshing to see other Purple Heart recipients, ... whether they were of this conflict or prior conflicts, to come out and enjoy themselves."
This year's Kup's Purple Heart Cruise will take place July 31 at Navy Pier in Chicago.
Kup's Purple Heart Foundation is a supporter of America Supports You, a Defense Department program that seeks to focus public support for the men and women in the military.
Back home in Tecumseh, Michigan; in Lenawee County I am know for being "different" and, therefore, dangerous.
I have been evicted from McDonald's, WalMart, Meijers, my alma martre Siena Heights University, from my polling place during the 2004 vote for attaching a small "American flag" to my sweatshirt that stated "Voting Is For Brave People". For the offense of pursuing my happiness these things happened to me.
Ya wanna see the videos. I got 'em. No falsification here. I have them back in AUSPONA.
I have been openly surveiled by the Adrian Police Department for the offence of carrying a Kerry For President sign while walking my dog down Main street.
Further, two Lenawee County Sheriff patrol cruisers, yes two cruisers with lights flashing [no sirens, though] once pulled me over [got the video] and detained me to ask me why I staged a one-person picket line on public property to protest in front of a business because that business was proud to advertise on WABJ Radio where Rush Limbaugh was at the top of its' programing.
When I was allowed to resume my ligitimate right to pursue my happiness and freedom of speech and expression it was done with the assurance, from Deputy McCrate, that I had every right to do what I was doing.
I told him of my knowledge that I had that right and, if I did not say it I was surely thinking: What ta fuck are you stopping me for, why impede my pursuit of happiness being conducted in a lawful manner to tell me I had the right to do what I was doing? Why?
Back home, in my beloved Michigan in AUSPONA, I will most certainly be openly and aggressively called an ignorant and unpatriotic creep. So, my MINDSAY friends, I am looking to and counting on you to help me face the gauntlet I must and am willing to run. The crucible of retrograde imbecilic Republicanism, of fascism in southern Michigan is really quite daunting and not, in fact, of just Republican political stripe.
Some of the hardest political fights I will face will be from the old-line Democrat leadership both local and statewide. I include both the Michigan senators, Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow as, in the least, Republican fascists enablers.
You have been and will continue to be some salve for some of my emotional wounds. The prime reason for my return to AUSPONA is to work actively and aggressively to see to the ligitimate inauguration of The Brave Sen. Barack Obama as its' next duly elected president.
Sincerely in pursuit of happiness and freedom from insane fudking retrograde tyranny of whatever political stripe,
Mr. David Tecumseh Schmidt, MSW '82 University of Michigan Tecumseh High School '59
After getting out of bed around 10 am this morning. I got cleaned up and dressed. Then went over to the Walden super flea. After looking around for a little bit there, I ended up purchasing a carved skull. It's about as big as golf ball and made out of a piece of solid hematite. Cool! It's currently sitting on my night stand next to my bed with other such skulls that I have. There's a total of 10 on the stand right now.
I left there and returned home. Where I was asked by my mother to take her to eastern hills mall. My father's watch stopped and it needed a new battery. I took her to the mall, and we went to the Dakota watch company, that little watch shop in the middle of the mall, where after about 15 mins or so. They replaced the watch battery, water tested it, and we left there.
Upon returning home. I returned to my room, where I turned on today's NASCAR sprint cup race. The life lock 400 and Michigan international speedway. There's where it happened, today after 76 races, Dale Earnhardt Jr returned to victory lane, driving the mountain dew / amp energy number eighty eight to victory lane! This is his first points paying win with his new Hendrick Motorsports team and end a drought of 2 years without a win.
Congratulations to the National guard , amp energy , Hendrick Motorsports, and most of all ... Dale Jr! I hope this is the first of many victory's to come this season.
During the race, I also ate my dinner, which was steak and a baked potato. Of course both are bet with sour cream. Yum.
After the race was over. I turned on my PS2 and played some command & conqur. Then, and what I am watching right now. Is the father's day marothon on spike tv of csi. One of my all time favor shows.
Other things done with watching TV include, cleaning my jewelry. My unfinished ruby pendant is clean as is my stainless necklace. Fun? I love cleaning my jewelry. lmao
So, what else is on my mind? I return to work tomorrow morning, and let's not even go with how much of a joke and insult working there really has become to me. I rather be going to the dentist, and you all know how much fun that place is.
I just hope tomorrow is a nice calm and relaxed day. With nothing out of the ordinary going on, and that it goes by quick.
~ Getting back into this blogging thing
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