Yucca Mountain is composed of very dense volcanic rock. Think Granite with tiny crystals instead of large phenocrysts, etc. This structure handles heat very well. I'm not going to go into the specifics of rhyolitic rock's chemistry, but it is a very "hardy" rock that can withstand what nuclear waste can throw at it. The current tests being completed simulated the rock's ability to handle the level of heat.
Another issue at hand, one that initially called concern to me was the potential for water. Upon visiting the site and reading several papers on the hydrology of the area I do not see any great chance of contamination. I do, with a skeptical mind see a slight chance of mineral salts attacking the containers integrity. This does not worry me, as the environment is dry. Its a desert for chrissake.
As for the detractors of Yucca mountain, this is a highly political football that has been tossed around by our rep. Harry reid. He knows Yucca will be here to stay, and so do I. His political livelyhood depends on riling up the ignorant populace with the goddamned "not in my backyard" mentality. Yucca will bring jobs, money, industry, technology, and many other opportunities.
I am interested to know where you you believe the nuclear repository should be put.
A while back ( about 2 years ago) there was a MMORPG that was free to download and free to play. You just had to exchange your $$$$ for "credits". I played it for a half an hour, wasting 10$ and a half an hour shooting creatures and making my 10$ sword useless. It was a total rip off! Does anyone know if it is still around? Has anyone had similar experiences?
To me they really are not that entertaining. I can understand every once and awhile playing a store bought game, but in order to do well, you have to dedicate a sizeable ammount of time to character bulding. Sorry, its just not for me.
I attended the Layer one conference this last weekend in LA where the head EFF attorney sdpoke. Major Props to these wonderful defenders of our freedoms!
One day, steve jobbs and woz are going to create their own paradise of efficient running machines, free love and lsd. Yeah right...get over it.
Jobbs was (is?) a drugged out hippie and woz has the sense to distance himself from the fringes of the "cult of mac". When will people learn that life is not about owning a useless and overpriced piece of electronics?
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If it will be anything like jay and silent bob strikes back, god help us.
Yucca Mountain is composed of very dense volcanic rock. Think Granite with tiny crystals instead of large phenocrysts, etc. This structure handles heat very well. I'm not going to go into the specifics of rhyolitic rock's chemistry, but it is a very "hardy" rock that can withstand what nuclear waste can throw at it. The current tests being completed simulated the rock's ability to handle the level of heat. Another issue at hand, one that initially called concern to me was the potential for water. Upon visiting the site and reading several papers on the hydrology of the area I do not see any great chance of contamination. I do, with a skeptical mind see a slight chance of mineral salts attacking the containers integrity. This does not worry me, as the environment is dry. Its a desert for chrissake. As for the detractors of Yucca mountain, this is a highly political football that has been tossed around by our rep. Harry reid. He knows Yucca will be here to stay, and so do I. His political livelyhood depends on riling up the ignorant populace with the goddamned "not in my backyard" mentality. Yucca will bring jobs, money, industry, technology, and many other opportunities. I am interested to know where you you believe the nuclear repository should be put.
Speaking as someone who has BEEN to Yucca Mountain, and also speaking as a Geological student, I disagree with your statement about Yucca Mountain.
Damn. You beat me to it.
A while back ( about 2 years ago) there was a MMORPG that was free to download and free to play. You just had to exchange your $$$$ for "credits". I played it for a half an hour, wasting 10$ and a half an hour shooting creatures and making my 10$ sword useless. It was a total rip off! Does anyone know if it is still around? Has anyone had similar experiences?
To me they really are not that entertaining. I can understand every once and awhile playing a store bought game, but in order to do well, you have to dedicate a sizeable ammount of time to character bulding. Sorry, its just not for me.
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Star Trek has novels? I thought that was single-sheet "rustic" TP with a star trek theme. Next to the ST TP they have tons of battletech TP as well.
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Is it just me, or does this seem like another cleverly placed advertisement?
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I attended the Layer one conference this last weekend in LA where the head EFF attorney sdpoke. Major Props to these wonderful defenders of our freedoms!
One day, steve jobbs and woz are going to create their own paradise of efficient running machines, free love and lsd. Yeah right...get over it.
Jobbs was (is?) a drugged out hippie and woz has the sense to distance himself from the fringes of the "cult of mac". When will people learn that life is not about owning a useless and overpriced piece of electronics?