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New Zealand under pressure because of its anti nuclear policy

“Most disturbing is a report that our Defence Chief in 2006, Bruce Ferguson, seems to have complained to the Americans about our anti-nuclear policy being too inflexible. The head of the armed forces is supposed to be our most loyal citizen.”….

Nuclear issue thrums at heart of US-NZ diplomacy , TVNZ, December 21, 2010 The United States’ focus on New Zealand’s anti-nuclear stance and the Anzus split stands out in the screeds of diplomatic cables sent from the US Embassy in Wellington, and released by Wikileaks.

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December 21, 2010 Posted by | New Zealand, politics international, Wikileaks | Leave a comment

U.S. airport radiation scanning operators poorly trained, poorly protected

The international consultant also said that TSA personnel at the scanners don’t even wear radiation detection devices.

Expert: Scanner Training More Intense Outside of US, AOL News, Andrew Schneider, 20 Dec 10, “………Transportation Security Administration screeners in the U.S. receive less training than cast members and full-time employees at Disney World, who train for several weeks or even months, depending on the position involved, according to the expert, who spoke to AOL News on condition of anonymity because he has contractual agreements with various governments and airlines. Continue reading

December 21, 2010 Posted by | health, USA | 1 Comment

Alternative Energy Holdings and fraud about nuclear power plant

CEO of nuclear plant company charged with fraud takes leave  Idaho Press-Tribune December 20, 2010 BOISE — Alternate Energy Holdings today announced CEO Don Gillispie will immediately take a voluntary leave of absence until the court rules on the validity of allegations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue reading

December 21, 2010 Posted by | general | Leave a comment