Monday, June 27, 2011

Nuclear energy and floods - everything has been taken care of

Nuclear plants around the country are in flood plains, and some have had barriers placed around them.  One barrier sprang a leak when a worker accidentally punctured it.  However, nuclear plant operators are saying there is nothing to concerned about, including Xcel Energy in Minnesota, which has had a faulty back-up switch for years.

Be sure to consider the "first fully automated passenger plane".  "Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the world's first fully automated passenger plane.  There is no crew on board and everything has been put in the control of fully tested computer systems.  So, please sit back and relax, and relax, and relax, …"