Tough Mudder Georgia Saturday followed by the Mercedes Half Marathon Sunday...
Please wish me luck!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Last weeks additions to ADAMS for Browns Ferry; Bow Wow 5K
Not too much of import added to ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry last week:
Here are links to the results of the Huntsville Botanical Garden's Bow Wow 5K from 2/4/12. I thought it was kind of funny that they mangled my last name (Mefenlf - probably my bad since I filled out the entry form by hand) and made me 10 years younger...
Overall and By age group
- ML120300351 - Browns Ferry - NRC Generic Fundamentals Examination Results.
- ML120300576 - Confirmation of Requested Initial Operator License Examinations for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
Here are links to the results of the Huntsville Botanical Garden's Bow Wow 5K from 2/4/12. I thought it was kind of funny that they mangled my last name (Mefenlf - probably my bad since I filled out the entry form by hand) and made me 10 years younger...
Overall and By age group
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Top ten legislative items searched on THOMAS, compiled on 1/29/2012 from weekly usage statistics
- H.R. 3261 - [112th] - Stop Online Piracy Act
- H.R. 3012 - [112th] - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
- H.R. 1981 - [112th] - Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011
- S. 1867 - [112th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- S. 968 - [112th] - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
- H.R. 1540 - [112th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1148 - [112th] - Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
- H.R. 3630 - [112th] - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
- S. 570 - [112th] - A bill to prohibit the Department of Justice from tracking and cataloguing the purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns
- H.R. 3699 - [112th] - Research Works Act
via http://thomas.loc.gov/home/topten/topten_20120129.html
Monday, January 30, 2012
NRC ADAMS documents for Browns Ferry 1/21 - 1/28/2012
- ML12003A081 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - Safety Evaluation for Relief Request 3-ISI-25, for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval (TAC No. ME5400).
- ML12018A376 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Request for Withholding Information From Public Disclosure for AREVA Fuel Transition Documents (TAC No. ME3775)(TS-473).
- ML12017A161 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Supplement to Technical Specifications Change TS-474-Request to Add a TS 3.7.3, "Control Room Emergency Ventilation (CREV) System," Action to Address Two CREV Subsystems Inoperable Due to...
- ML12024A499 - IR 05000259-12-010, 05000260-12-010 & 05000296-12-010 and Notice of Violation on 09/23/11, Browns Ferry.
- ML11241A166 - Tennessee Valley Authority Long-Term Hydrology Issues for Operating Nuclear Plants - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
NASA - Day of Remembrance - #NASADayofRemembrace
NASA - Day of Remembrance
Columbia - Husband, McCool, Anderson, Chawla, Brown, Clark, Ramon
Challenger - Scobee, Smith, Resnik, Onizuka, McNair, Jarvis, McAuliffe
Apollo 1 - Grissom, White, Chaffee
Columbia - Husband, McCool, Anderson, Chawla, Brown, Clark, Ramon
Challenger - Scobee, Smith, Resnik, Onizuka, McNair, Jarvis, McAuliffe
Apollo 1 - Grissom, White, Chaffee
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
State of the Union #SOTU
Whether it's Barack (or W or Slick Willy or George HW or the Actor (RIP), for that matter), a SOTU in an election year is just another stump speech full of grandiose visions without much of a basis in reality...
Top ten legislative items searched on THOMAS, compiled on 1/22/2012 from weekly usage statistics
- H.R. 3261 - Stop Online Piracy Act
- S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
- H.R. 1981 - Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011
- S. 1867 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
- H.R. 3699 - Research Works Act
- H.R. 2055 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012
- H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
- S. 1228 - Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Quick list of weekly NRC stuff for Browns Ferry, gotta get ready for night shift
- ML120170091 - Press Release-II-12-001: NRC Schedules Meeting Jan. 26 to Discuss Inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
- ML12017A098 - Annual Letter - Generic Fundamentals Examination (GFE) Section.
- ML12010A164 - LER 11-001-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 3, Regarding Loss of Shutdown Cooling (RHR).
- ML120190050 - Requests verification of RB Pyle & LJ Ellis as attys of record & info re response to admissibility of petitioner late-filed contentions. (from 1981)
Fortunately, SOPA and PIPA are on hold for right now. I don't engage in the voracious downloading that the RIAA or MPAA seem to have lobbied the sponsor and co-sponsors of these bills to try and put into law. However, I figure with as much as the industry has spent lobbying since pre-DMCA, they could have innovated and embraced technology to make it work more towards their own ends. By the way, here's a SOPA LOLcat...
see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
Quick political stab here...
Some members of the right seem to be coming out in support of Gingrich although he's had a history of infidelity. I try not to judge much one way or the other, but let's not forget, Gingrich was one of the leaders in the impeachment proceedings against Bill Clinton based, at least in part, on his indiscretions.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Now There’s a Congressional Record App for That
The Congressional Record App is presented by the Library of Congress. It was an initiative of the House leadership under the guidance of the Committee on House Administration.
Visit our blog, In Custodia Legis, for more information on the new iPad app.
Visit our blog, In Custodia Legis, for more information on the new iPad app.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Stop SOPA and PIPA!
If you've checked out Wikipedia today, you have probably seen the blackout page. Wikipedia is not alone in the blackout or opposition to SOPA/PIPA. Here's the info page on why Wikipedia chose to engage in the black-out. Wikipedia and other sites have great write-ups on why SOPA/PIPA are so potentially harmful, so I don't need to bother writing why these pieces of legislation are CRAP!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Thought about running a 5K or a 10K but not sure how to start?
The Fleet Feet Huntsville's Next Steps 10K training program starts March 7. The training actually begins the week after and aims to have you ready for the Cotton Row 10K at the end of May. As described on the page where you sign up, the Next Steps training runs start at three miles. If you're not ready for that, check out the No Boundaries Program. This one aims to have you ready for a 5K. There are multiple events and available times associated with the No Boundaries program, so check it out...
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Oops for teacher; "Bad foreign policy"; Gov spending; NRC stuff; A little fun...
First, just a quick story of silliness. I'm glad this teacher is no longer responsible for molding young minds.
Now, further consideration of "dangerous foreign policy"...
I've said it here before and I'll probably say it again. I've heard multiple parties talk about Ron Paul and his "dangerous foreign policy" and I often disagree. I find it slightly disturbing that many of the current breed of Republicans either forget or are willing to look past a couple of things that happened during the Reagan era. The "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list began in December of 1979. Iraq was one of the inaugural states on that list. Several years later, Iraq was removed to make it eligible for US military technology. The same "devil in charge" when the list began was still in charge. The only difference? Iraq was in the midst of a war with those wascally Iwanians. OK, so we armed one dangerous party that presumably hadn't changed its MO very much. Cut to the mid-80s. I won't rehash the gory details. I'll just say two words and give a brief synopsis. First, the two words: Iran-Contra
Synopsis: Boland amendment said that we couldn't make funds for the Contras. Iran went on the "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list in 1984. Someone in the Reagan administration (presumably Bill Casey, then head of the CIA) comes up with the bright idea of sending arms to Iran via an intermediary and using the proceeds of the sales to fund the Contras. Ironically, the intermediary was Israel.
Personally, I find it more dangerous (to our national interest and frankly, that of Israel) that we armed two of the most dangerous countries in that region of the world just because both were problematic but killing each other and that one of the parties involved is still a serious problem for the region and the world and, if all the hype is to be believed, on the verge of attaining nuclear weapons.
On a tangent, but still applicable, there was much fear of what would happen back in the mid-90s when India and Pakistan proved they were nuclear states. We're still here...
Now a little about government spending...
One, if not more, of our local media outlets ran the story a couple of days ago about a recent study that claims to show that smoking marijuana is not as bad for your lungs as smoking cigarettes. That got me wondering how much taxpayer money was used. Details?
Another interesting .gov website I found while running through various information outlets. http://www.usaspending.gov/ Note: Not currently loading as of 2119 1/14/12
NRC items for Browns Ferry 1/7 - 1/14/12
Reminder for anyone who might be interested, the NRC is having a public meeting at Browns Ferry on 1/26/12.
see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
Now, further consideration of "dangerous foreign policy"...
I've said it here before and I'll probably say it again. I've heard multiple parties talk about Ron Paul and his "dangerous foreign policy" and I often disagree. I find it slightly disturbing that many of the current breed of Republicans either forget or are willing to look past a couple of things that happened during the Reagan era. The "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list began in December of 1979. Iraq was one of the inaugural states on that list. Several years later, Iraq was removed to make it eligible for US military technology. The same "devil in charge" when the list began was still in charge. The only difference? Iraq was in the midst of a war with those wascally Iwanians. OK, so we armed one dangerous party that presumably hadn't changed its MO very much. Cut to the mid-80s. I won't rehash the gory details. I'll just say two words and give a brief synopsis. First, the two words: Iran-Contra
Synopsis: Boland amendment said that we couldn't make funds for the Contras. Iran went on the "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list in 1984. Someone in the Reagan administration (presumably Bill Casey, then head of the CIA) comes up with the bright idea of sending arms to Iran via an intermediary and using the proceeds of the sales to fund the Contras. Ironically, the intermediary was Israel.
Personally, I find it more dangerous (to our national interest and frankly, that of Israel) that we armed two of the most dangerous countries in that region of the world just because both were problematic but killing each other and that one of the parties involved is still a serious problem for the region and the world and, if all the hype is to be believed, on the verge of attaining nuclear weapons.
On a tangent, but still applicable, there was much fear of what would happen back in the mid-90s when India and Pakistan proved they were nuclear states. We're still here...
Now a little about government spending...
One, if not more, of our local media outlets ran the story a couple of days ago about a recent study that claims to show that smoking marijuana is not as bad for your lungs as smoking cigarettes. That got me wondering how much taxpayer money was used. Details?
Another interesting .gov website I found while running through various information outlets. http://www.usaspending.gov/ Note: Not currently loading as of 2119 1/14/12
NRC items for Browns Ferry 1/7 - 1/14/12
- ML11363A057 - LER 11-003-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 1, Regarding Loss of Safety Function (SDC) Resulting from Emergency Diesel Generator Output Breaker Trip.
- ML12009A148 - IR 05000259-11-501, 05000260-11-501 and 05000296-11-501, on 12/05/2011 - 12/09/2011, for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Exercise and Baseline Inspection.
- ML11171A209 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Revision to Response to NRC Request for Additional Information Regarding Extending Completion Times for Technical Specification 3.8.1, TS-468.
Reminder for anyone who might be interested, the NRC is having a public meeting at Browns Ferry on 1/26/12.
see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
Monday, January 09, 2012
Saturday, January 07, 2012
NRC docs for Browns Ferry 12/31/11 - 1/7/12; Viva socialism; SR Butler Winter Homecoming 2012
- ML11355A075 - 2011/12/20 NRR E-mail Capture - FW: TS-474 CREVS LAR (TAC No. ME4668)
- ML11362A379 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Response to an Apparent Violation in Inspections Report 05000259-11-011, 05000260-11-011, 05000296-11-011; EA-11-252.
- ML11362A394 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Revision to Follow-Up Letter to 10 CFR 50.9, "Completeness and Accuracy of Information," Notification.
- ML11362A380 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3 - Schedule for Supplement to Technical Specification Change TS-474.
- ML12005A205 - 01/26/2012-Notice of Category One Public Meeting - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, to Discuss Results of Second Phase of NRC Supplemental Inspections performed in Accordance with Inspection Procedure 95003.
I popped this up on my Facebook wall earlier today. I figured I'd post it here just because it's so disgusting...
Any of you SR Butler grads who haven't seen it on Facebook
Winter Homecoming 2012 - http://www.facebook.com/events/336103536408547/
Description: As part of the continuing celebration of 60 Years of Class at Butler High, the S. R. Butler High School Alumni Association partners with S. R. Butler High in hosting a winter homecoming for Butler High Alumni. The day of events include Alumni gathering for a Butler Rebel Basketball game and Fifth Period Social. The Alumni Pep Band will perform and Special Alumni will be recognized. Please set aside the evening in your calendar and stay posted for details. GO REBELS!!
Unfortunately, that's a hella run weekend for me! I can't go, but any Butler alumni reading this (who haven't seen it on Facebook) should check this event out...
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Happy 2012 everyone! and start 2012 right ; Fairly tasty recipe
May your 2012 be a GREAT year!
For those of you in the Huntsville area who have resolutions (or not) regarding exercise/weight loss in 2012, you might be interested in coming out for the Huntsville Track Club's 1/2/4 Mile Concurrent New Year's Fun Runs. 2 PM at the Huntsville Jaycee Building (Old Airport Fair Grounds).
We had a little neighborhood get-together last night and earlier in the day, I still wasn't sure what I was going to take. I decided on Honey-orange Broccoli Slaw. The recipe was quick and easy and tasty. Here it is:
1 package (12-ounce) broccoli coleslaw mix
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup raisins
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp orange juice
4 tsp grated orange peel
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
1 Combine the broccoli coleslaw mix, the almonds, and raisins.
2 Whisk the honey, olive oil, and orange juice. Stir in the grated orange peel and salt.
3 Add to coleslaw mix; toss to coat.
For those of you in the Huntsville area who have resolutions (or not) regarding exercise/weight loss in 2012, you might be interested in coming out for the Huntsville Track Club's 1/2/4 Mile Concurrent New Year's Fun Runs. 2 PM at the Huntsville Jaycee Building (Old Airport Fair Grounds).
We had a little neighborhood get-together last night and earlier in the day, I still wasn't sure what I was going to take. I decided on Honey-orange Broccoli Slaw. The recipe was quick and easy and tasty. Here it is:
1 package (12-ounce) broccoli coleslaw mix
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup raisins
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp orange juice
4 tsp grated orange peel
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
1 Combine the broccoli coleslaw mix, the almonds, and raisins.
2 Whisk the honey, olive oil, and orange juice. Stir in the grated orange peel and salt.
3 Add to coleslaw mix; toss to coat.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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