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Margaret Harding So having posted a list of desirable characteristics for NRC commissioners and chairs, the next step would be to ask Dr. MacFarlane how she measures up to these characteristics. One of the key things to interview questions is to ask about PAST behaviors, not hypothetical performance. This is called behavior based interviewing and provides a … Read more Questions for Dr. MacFarlane
There have been a significant number of questions raised about Allison Macfarlane’s nomination to the NRC commission with the stated intent to make her chair of the same as soon as she is sworn in as a commissioner. Lots of comments both for and against her nomination have clouded the issues. I propose that perhaps … Read more Criteria for serving on NRC
Last night, I went to the NRC public meeting regarding licensing of a laser enrichment facility at the GE-Hitachi site north of Wilmington, NC. I’d never been to such a meeting before so I was curious to hear what was said and see who attended the meeting. The meeting was set up in a space … Read more NRC meeting on Laser Enrichment
Finally back to blogging after a couple of weeks off. While my vacation was great fun, flying back to the east coast from Hawaii is a harsh trip and then catching up on everything took more time than I thought it might. However, this week I’m offering up something a little different for you, my … Read more Back in the Saddle, almost…
The cruise take five full days from Vancouver to Hawaii, I’m sitting on my balcony on the 4th day of open cruising enjoying the first truly tropical feeling day of the cruise. The wind has died down to about 5-6 knots of direct head wind. We’ve been experimenting with and observing science though, as that … Read more Vacation Blog #3: Almost there!
Still on vacation, on a cruise ship somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This cruise is called a repositioning cruise, the ship we are on the “Radiance of the Seas” does an Alaska cruise in the summer months and an Australian cruise in the winter months. So, spring and fall are an opportunity … Read more Vacation Blog #2: Smooth Sailing (finally)
Thursday Sept 15th, we left Wilmington for a 12 day cruise from Vancouver, BC to Hawaii and around the islands. We’ve been planning this trip for more than a year as 2011 marks our 25th wedding anniversary! In honor of being on vacation, I’m doing blogs for the next two weeks that have little to … Read more Vacation Blog #1: Of watches and ships
Last time we examined the industry demographics affecting development and growth of the industry. This week, we’re going to look at the social factors affecting acceptance of nuclear industry around the world. Anti-Nuclear Movement The nuclear movement has long had detractors that consistently find ways to try to eliminate the industry. Looking at the history … Read more PEST(EL) in the Nuclear Industry – Social Factors (part 7)
The “S” in PESTEL is for Social. In a classic PESTEL analysis of the macro environment (in this case the Nuclear Industry) one looks at changes in social trends that can impact on the demand for products and the availability and willingness of individuals to work. In this first analysis, I’m going to look at … Read more PEST(EL) in the Nuclear Industry – Social Factors (part 6)
And now back to our regularly scheduled programming. Last time we looked at the US economics of nuclear. The international view is more variable and worth a look at the same issues. It is interesting to note that most countries (with a few notable exceptions) have not changed their stance on building (or not building) … Read more PEST(EL) in the Nuclear Industry – The Economic (part 5)