Wednesday, April 6, 2011

What's in The News Today

The water that is cooling Japan's reactors may be making reactors weak, while reports out of Japan have stated that "the sealed leak may not be leaking any longer." Fear of a hydrogen explosion is a major concern, due to the oxygen in seawater.  To prevent a hydrogen and oxygen explosion they will begin  injecting nitrogen into the reactors.  The Pacific Ocean has been the dumping grounds for tons of radioactive water.  The question is what will happened to marine life?  Less than two percent of imported seafood is tested, due the FDA not having the resources. Other fears are that tuna does migrate to U.S. waters and that may have high radiation levels.
Karlinsky, N., & Hunter, M. (April 6, 2011). Japan Nuclear Plant Is Far From Stable: U.S. Reports. Japan's TEPCO Will Begin Injecting Nitrogen Into Reactors, But NRC Assessment Sees Peril. abcNEWS/International. Retrieved April 6, 2011, from Karlinsky_TEPCO_Nitrogen_Radiation - ABC News

Will the Government keep running after Friday, is the big question. Will agreements be made about a $33-billion package of domestic program cuts for  the remainder of 2011 be settled before the dead-line? The threat of a government shut-down may occur if agreements are not made by Friday at midnight.

Government shutdown: Obama steps back as time runs short. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 6, 2011, from http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-budget-negotiations-20110407,0,1244172.story


Bryan Stow who was a victim of a horrendous attack on opening day at Dodgers Stadium is showing signs of brain damage and is still in critical condition. Bryan a Giant's fan was attacked by Two Dodger fans in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. To read more about this story scroll down the page.
(April 6, 2011), The Signal Newspaper. Doctors say Giants fan shows signs of brain damage. Santa Clarita: CA.

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