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Regulatory change is in the air

The last major legislation altering the atomic regulatory structure was passed in 1974: the Energy Reorganization Act.

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Posted on April 23, 2016May 14, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Learn about the Nuclear Promise

Nuclear power is facing stiff competition from natural gas.

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Posted on April 16, 2016May 14, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Create engineering drawings on the go

AutoDesk makes a version of AutoCAD that you can download to your mobile device. Continue reading “Create engineering drawings on the go” →

Posted on April 9, 2016May 14, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Create crisp, professional images for free

Graphics are an effective way to communicate important information quickly.

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Posted on April 2, 2016May 14, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

A nuclear graphic

This was created using Canva, which you can download here. Click the picture for the full-size version. Continue reading “A nuclear graphic” →

Posted on April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Never pay for another oil change

Does it sound too good to be true? Continue reading “Never pay for another oil change” →

Posted on March 26, 2016April 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Increase your productivity at work with this tool

Do you ever make a commitment at work, but then forget to do it? Continue reading “Increase your productivity at work with this tool” →

Posted on March 19, 2016April 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Two free books on US atomic energy history

There are two out of print books written about the history of nuclear regulation in the US. Continue reading “Two free books on US atomic energy history” →

Posted on March 12, 2016April 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

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