Not everything in the 1970s was as lousy as your haircut, Paul. Seriously, I am asking. Sandia National Laboratory Director C. Paul Robinson, reportedly in consultation with Administration officials, has written an article in Nature suggesting our nonproliferation efforts should shift away from the 1970 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) toward more NATO like structures. The …
Nuclear Test Watch
by | 2004-12-06 | No Comments
The Department of Energy is competing the management and operating contract for the Nevada Test Site, presumably as part of the effort by Representative David Hobson (R-OH) to increase competition within the national laboratory system. Michaal Roston suggests that the competition might reveal some interesting information about the Bush Administration’s plans for nuclear testing. For …
Bashing ElBaradei Redux
by | 2004-12-05 | 2 Comments
Looks like Washington is gearing up to oust IAEA Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei. With the December 31 deadline for candidacies looming, anonymous diplomats are grousing about ElBaradei. Anonymous intelligence sources tell Reuters that Tehran purchased large amounts of beryllium, which can be used to initiate the chain reaction in a nuclear device. The allegation provided anonymous …
About hexive
by | 2004-12-05 | 6 Comments
Readers often remark about the look and feel of my blog. The entire operation, from database to hosting, is a gift from my friend Greg. He runs a web development shop called hexive (logo at right) that focuses on small businesses, non-profits and one blog. I’ve known him since we were college roomates. A few …
