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The Distinguished Achievement Award identifies graduates of the college who have produced a history of accomplishment in their business or profession or in civic, philanthropic, or other volunteer activities.
Nomination Criteria for the Distinguished Achievement Award
1. Nominees must be alumni as defined by the College.
2. Nominees must have attended or graduated from Chestnut Hill College at least 10 years earlier. Individuals who hold only an honorary degree from Chestnut Hill College are not eligible.
3. Nominees must have demonstrated a history of achievement in professional, community, religious, educational, cultural or other civic causes.The following individuals have received this award since its inception:
Stephanie King, M.D. '79
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Eileen M. Crimmins, Ph.D. '68
2009Young-Shin Chang '59
Nancy Loving '68
Joan K. Lunney, Ph.D. '68
2006Elizabeth Anne Marron Cooper '71
2004Judith E. Campbell '69Loretta M. McLaughlin, M.B.A., C.P.A. '74 SCSSr. Francis Joseph (Rachel) Scarpello, R.A. '40
Stephanie Olexa, Ph.D. '72
Barbara D'Iorio Martino '60Freda M. Gorelick Oben, Ph.D. '40 (Dec'd.)
2000Marie A. DiBerardino, Ph.D. '48Matthew Anita MacDonald, SSJ, Ph.D. '60Mary Virginia Orna, OSU, Ph.D. '55
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Father Greg Boyle, author of "Tattoos on the Heart" and founder of Homeboys Inc. will speak at Chestnut Hill College for the 5th Anniversary of the Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in Sorgenti Arena, Martino Hall. Father Boyle will discuss "We are one: It's all about Kinship." The Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation was launched in 2008 to be a learning laboratory for research and scholarship where forgiveness and reconciliation will be explored as alternatives to violence and conflict in our culture. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Catherine Nerney, SSJ, Ph.D. at 215.248.7099 or e-mail email@example.com. For more information about the Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Chestnut Hill College, please visit www.chc.edu/forgive
Paul Knitter, Ph.D.,professor emeritus of theology, world religions, and culture at Union Theological Seminary will present the lecture, "Is the History of Religions on the Brink of a New Axial Age?"on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Commonwealth Chateau, SugarLoaf Hill campus. This lecture is sponsored by the Institute for Religion and Science at Chestnut Hill College. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Kathleen Duffy, SSJ, Ph.D. at 215.248.7197 or email@example.com.
The Council for Exceptional Children at Chestnut Hill College (CEC) will sponsor the Fifth annual "Lily's Loop Walk," benefitting Lily's Hope Foundation on Wednesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. starting in the Rotunda of St. Joseph Hall. The event is held in honor of Lily Driscoll, the niece of Sister Marie Bambrick, coordinator for Teach for America and Philadelphia Teaching Fellows at the College. Lily was born prematurely and has overcome many obstacles to live a healthy, happy life. The Lily's Hope Foundation supports babies, children and their families with urgent needs due to premature birth through involvement with the March of Dimes as well as helping families directly. Since Lily's birth, , Lily's family has worked closely with the March of Dimes to give back by fundraising to help other babies that share Lily's experiences. Students in CEC are making additional fundraising efforts for Lily's Hope Foundation by selling raffles for novelty baskets to the College community and hosting a movie night before the walk. For more information, contact Teri Wiedeman-Rouse, CEC advisor, at firstname.lastname@example.com. To learn more about Lily's Hope Foundation, visit www.lilyshopefoundation.org


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Status | Active |
Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 216 lbs. |
Birthday | 03/17/1988 |
Birthplace | Calhoun, GA |
College | Georgia |
Years played | 3 |
Drafted | 2011, 4th round, 10th pick by Seahawks |
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HotelsFind Places to StayFrom the heart of the city to the edge of the wilderness, Salt Lake has a host of options for you to set up a perfect base camp for your visit to Salt Lake.Stay Sunday, Monday and Tuesday beginning April 6th or April 13th for big savings! Rates include one Alta ticket ...moreLooking for a weekend getaway? Relax in one of our spacious suites and let someone else do the dishes with our "...moreCome to Park City and enjoy our new powder! Stay for 3 nights at the regular price and get your 4th night FREE at...moreWe just finished a full remodel on all of our sleeping rooms and we want YOU to come enjoy a night away from home...moreIt's hard to believe that it is Back to School time! Come do your school shopping at the South Towne Mall and sta...moreComing to town to do some genealogy research? - Shilo Inns Hotel (just 2 short blocks south of the Genealogy Libr...moreCome to Park City in April and enjoy our special lodging rates, including daily hot breakfast buffet. You can ski...morePackage includes: •Two Ski Salt Lake Super passes per room per night. •Ski Salt Lake Super Pass includes roun...moreComing downtown to attend the 187th LDS General Conference? Shilo Inn Salt Lake City Hotel is pleased to offer a ...moreEnter to win a Ski Sandy Utah winter vacation package! Sign up at: http://sandychamber.com/skisandy/join-con...moreStay Friday and get Saturday 1/2 off. Please call Hotel direct at 801-533-9000. Mention this special. moreadvertisement
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RestaurantsYou're never far from your next great Salt Lake mealBecause a surprisingly diverse assortment of cafés and restaurants are waiting for you. From great American classics to dining options from every corner of the world, you will find exactly what your tastebuds are craving for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.Restaurants SearchPosted on February 27, 2014With the Oscars just around the corner this weekend, the votes have been compiled and Bambara's bartenders are going out on a limb to predict "The Wolf of Wall Street" as Best Picture. To have a little fun with the buzz surrounding the 2014 Academy Awards, Bambara created original specialty drinks, each designed for an Oscar "Best Picture" nominee and crafted by the expert bartenders in Bambara's popular gathering hotspot, "The Vault." From the big nomination announcement until March 2 …morePosted on February 10, 2014by Gastronomic SLCEvery single known restaurant in the milky way will be competing for your dining dollar come February 14th. With valentines day still two weeks there's still just enough time to book a table, but the choice can be overwhelming. Who exactly is offering that je ne sais quoi to impress your special someone. Here are six local restaurants looking to make this valentines one to remember. BambaraFor the special day executive chef Nathan Powers will feature special entrée offerings while pastry …morePosted on January 14, 2014by Gastronomic SLCObsidian/Tricycle Wine Company DinnerThis winter, Alta's Shallow Shaft restaurant is hosting a series of wine focused dinners. Now in its 46th season, the restaurant overlooks the base of Alta Ski Resort and with a 23 page wine menu on hand - was winner of Salt Lake Magazine's "Best Wine List" and City Weekly's pick for "Best High Altitude Dining" in 2011.The next dinner focuses on the Obsidian/Tricycle Wine Company and is held on January 15th.The Shallow Shaft10199 E Hwy 210, …morePosted on December 16, 2013by Gastronomic SLCCaputo's Market And Deli One of the first stops on my Christmas shopping list every year is Caputo's. While I can't eat pate and salami day in day out - I more than make up for it during the holidays with a splurge-o-rama at Caputo's. Amongst the gourmet chocolate, cheeses, meats and other groceries I asked Yelena Caputo to give me the low down on what's hot at Caputo's this holiday season - here's the scoop: A new line of chocolate gift collections, that have already been a big hit …morePosted on December 9, 2013by Gastronomic SLCThe last few days and weeks has seen a merry go round of SLC chefs at local restaurants. So much so, here's a quick recap of some of the more notable changes.Greg Neville is no longer associated with East side Italian eatery Lugano and is instead moving on to the Solitude Resort. Jonah Hornsby, former chef di cucina, has taken over the restaurant bringing chef Barney Northrop on board. Speaking to Hornsby he told me:"My vision is to build on the concept that Greg had created but …morePosted on November 27, 2013by Gastronomic SLCAs the holiday season starts its inevitable assault on our senses, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The prospect of hosting family, tending the kitchen and keeping a smile on your face - well - even I've thought about holing up in the crawlspace until the new year near once or twice. Before you start investigating hibernation supplies though, check out these thanksgiving dining options for 2013, sure to take some of the stress and pressure off this holiday. The crawlspace will still …morePosted on November 18, 2013by Marsha MaxwellSushi is not as exotic as it may have been a decade ago - it's easy to find passable ready-made sushi in many grocery stores. But the best sushi is still made by trained chefs in sushi restaurants, and there are plenty of places in the Salt Lake area to get fresh, beautiful, creative sushi. Here are a few of my favorites in different parts of the Salt Lake Valley.* = highly recommendedSLC Central* TakashiWidely regarded as the best sushi restaurant, and one of the best restaurants …morePosted on November 13, 2013by Gastronomic SLCFaustina Autumn "Brewmaster's" BrunchOn November 16th Faustina in downtown Salt Lake is hosting a special "Brewmaster's Brunch" with EPIC Brewing Co. starting at 1 p.m. EPIC Brewing will be on hand to educate diners about EPIC Brewing fundamentals and the distinctions of each selection, along with tasting notes for beers complementing Chef de Cuisine Joe Kemp's special autumn brunch menu. "Since joining the team at Faustina earlier this year I've been excited to turn my creative culinary talent …morePosted on October 14, 2013by Marsha MaxwellOne thing I love to do is check out a new bakery - cakes and cookies are my weakness. For the past few months I've been sampling the goods at several of Salt Lake City's finest bakeries, serving everything from all-American doughnuts, brownies and chocolate chip cookies to more refined European fare like macarons, mille-feuille and pain au chocolat. I've put together an updated list of 21 of Salt Lake City's best bakeries, including old standbys like Banbury Cross and Gourmandise and newer …morePosted on October 11, 2013by Gastronomic SLCFans of ZY might want to note the restaurant is no more. Well, sort of. Today the sign on the restaurant changes, signalling the revamp of the business as "Alamexo". Wait, don't run off sobbing over the loss of ZY and chef Matt Lake just yet. In an interview with the SL Tribune Lake mentioned, "it's just a change, not a closure, we'll offer the same level of service with a new menu". For an idea of the cuisine at Alamexo, some brief detective work around the web highlights an …moreadvertisement
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SkiThe Official site for Salt Lake Ski ResortsSki Salt Lake is the official website for visitors planning a ski vacation in Utah. With four world class ski resorts - all just minutes from our international airport.Posted on February 3, 2014by Annie StuderFor many 'the greatest snow on earth' is synonymous to Utah and the Wasatch …morePosted on December 24, 2013by Erika WigginsWe've all heard the saying "no pain, no gain," and I've certainly …morePosted on November 18, 2013by Kathy DaltonWinter is coming and with it come freezing temperatures. Whether you need a little …morePosted on November 13, 2013by Jessica FredricksonGreetings Hardcore, Fair-weather and Skiers of all Kinds, Ski season has arrived …morePosted on November 4, 2013by Kathy DaltonAdventure Mom, Kristing Sokol, shares how to ride the Snowbird Tram for almost …morePosted on November 4, 2013by Annie Studer1. Unbeatable snow. Even in an off season in Utah, it's better than …morePosted on October 9, 2013by Jessica FredricksonThe resorts have had their first snowfall and that means winter is upon us. With …morePosted on March 12, 2013by Jessica FredricksonWhen it starts to warm up in the city it's easy to forget the nearly …morePosted on February 19, 2013by Kate GriffinFor all you dog lovers out there that want to get some fresh air this winter, you …moreadvertisement
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Things to DoOne thing you'll never do is run out of things to do.Take some time to see the sights in and around our beautiful city and state. After you've read all about what Salt Lake has to offer, you might want to add a day (or two!) to your trip to really enjoy yourself.Search Attractionsadvertisement
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EventsThere is so much happening in Salt LakeTheatre, dance, music, visual arts, museums, sports and more, Salt Lake is a busy place.Events Search
Mar 18Women's Tennis: University of Utah Athletics vs MarsWomen's Tennis: University of Utah Athletics host Marshall at Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mar 19Utah Grizzlies vs Stockton ThunderCatch some fierce ice hockey competition as The Utah Grizzlies host the Stockton Thunder.
Mar 19ZAP Free DayEnjoy free admission to the Discovery Gateway: The Children's Museum of Utah on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 10-6. Discovery Gateway would like to thank the voters of Salt Lake County for supporting the Zoo, Arts, and Parks program (ZAP). ZAP Free Day is a great time to also become a Discovery Gateway member. Receive $10 off any family membership during this one-day-only event!
Mar 20Umphrey's McGeeUmphrey's McGee stand revealed as consummate musical alchemists, deftly reconfiguring sounds from rock's vast panoply of styles.
Fans who have followed Umphrey's McGee for any period of time know that there are only two guarantees: you never know what you're going to get, and Umphrey's always delivers.
Mar 20Mars-Venus LIVE!Explore the battle of the sexes - and have a good laugh, when Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus, Live! comes to the Jeanne Wagner Theatre in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 20, 2014
Mar 21Utah Grizzlies vs Colorado EaglesCatch some fierce ice hockey competition as The Utah Grizzlies host the Colorado Eagles.
Mar 22The Dirty HeadsReggae Rise Up and Live Nite Events present The Dirty Heads with guests Codi Jordan Band and Funk and Gonzo at The Depot. This will be a great show, so don't miss out!
Mar 22Lukas Nelson and his band POTRLukas Nelson and his band P.O.T.R. (Promise of the Real) are an American rock n roll group based out of California. Lukas first picked up the guitar at age 11 to honor a promise he made to his father and was able to teach himself the craft by playing along to classic Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix songs. Now at age 24, Lukas is building his following the old fashioned way by touring year round and delivering high energy performances to fans across the country. Lukas Nelson and P.O.T.R. have performed over 400 shows in the past 3 years and have played with the likes of Neil Young, John Fogerty, Bob Weir, B.B. King, and Bob Dylan. The band has self-released 4 records and will look to put out their next full length album in 2014.
Mar 22Utah Grizzlies vs Idaho SteelheadsCatch some fierce ice hockey competition as The Utah Grizzlies host the Idaho Steelheads.
Mar 22Gerald Clayton TrioA quarter of the age of jazz, pianist Gerald Clayton stakes his claim in the world of jazz. His dynamic and award-winning sound has been praised with a huge, authorative presence and an Oscar Peterson-like style. Tradition and innovation coexist peacefully in this powerful young performer. We welcome a giant young star with his trio.
Mar 22Real Salt Lake vs Los AngelesProfessional Soccer: The battle between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles is held at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Mar 24EmmureDon't miss Emmure when their tour with guests Volumes, Thy Art Is Murder, Gideon and Sworn In hits In The Venue!
Mar 262014 Tanner Lecture on Human Values with Neil deGrasseThe University of Utah's Tanner Humanities Center is proud to present the 2014 Tanner Lecture on Human Values. Please join us for a lecture by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, titled "Science as a Way of Knowing."
In his lecture, Dr. Tyson makes the case for science as a way to understand human values, and how the scientific process is critical for comprehending the world and universe. It is the most rigorous means to discover elusive answers to questions large and small.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is the Director of the Hayden Planetarium and a member of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Dr. Tyson's research interests are primarily related to the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, and the formation of stars, supernovas, and dwarf galaxies. He directs the scientific research efforts of the Hayden Planetarium and guides its educational outreach, working closely with the Museum's Department of Education. In addition, Dr. Tyson serves as a visiting research scientist in the Department of Astrophysics at Princeton University.
Visit www.thc.utah.edu for more information.
Mar 28St VincentSpend an evening with St. Vincent when her tour in support of her upcoming release stops at The Depot.
Mar 29Real Salt Lake vs Toronto FCProfessional Soccer: The battle between Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC is held at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Mar 29Birds in the Lab!Join the HawkWatch crew and some of their fine feathered friends for the opportunity to observe live raptors up-close and examine a variety of specimens-feathers, eggs, and claws! Meet the HawkWatch experts, discover how to identify common birds in your communities, and learn about local bird conservation efforts in Utah.
This is your opportunity to learn more about birds of prey and what HawkWatch International is doing to protect them and our shared environment.
Mar 30Alta Performance Ski Camp March 30-April 3, 2014This three-day camp, led by Stephen Helfenbein and Dr. Collin Bywaters, takes skiers to expert terrain to employ all-mountain ski tactics and techniques. Alta Performance Ski Camp is for advanced to expert skiers who want to take their skiing experience at Alta and Snowbird to a new level. The camp takes a progressive approach to coaching skiers off the hill as well, instructing them in dry land training for better skiing fitness.
"The coaching was excellent. But beyond that, part of the camp experience is the opportunity to interact with the coaches, Stephen and Collin, and the camaraderie of the other participants." --M. Brown, 2010
The coaches have developed an innovative coaching system that builds all-mountain confidence and versatility. The camp is designed for skiers with high goals. Goals include:
-Reading the terrain and conditions for ideal line selection
-Skiing an entire line without interruption
-Learning how to use your skis in different snow conditions
-Using turn shape to attack the hill while maintaining speed control
-Dry land trainingCoaching will be in a 2:8 group ratio, with three days of guided skiing on expert terrain at Alta and Snowbird. We'll emphasize all-mountain ski tactics and techniques. Also included is alignment and functional physical evaluation by a biomechanics expert, video analysis of skiers, and evening indoor presentations that include two dry land training sessions. Skiers will learn what they can do to obtain optimum conditioning for skiing.
Skiing Ability: For advanced to expert skiers.
Arrival: March 30
Departure: April 3The four-night, three-day camp includes:
-lodging with full breakfast and four-course dinner daily (lunch is additional)
-three days ski coaching
-dry land training sessions
-two days Alta lift passes; one day Alta-Snowbird lift pass
-high end demo skis; boots available if neededMar 30Pavel Haas QuartetThe Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City presents Pavel Haas Quartet. The program includes Shostakovich's Quartet No. 1 in C Major; Dvorak's Wuartet in E Flat Major, OP. 51 and Schubert's Quartet No. 15 in G Major, Op. 161. D. 887.
Apr 3Thirst Fursday Historic Pub CrawlOn the Thirst Fursday Historic Pub Crawl, Utah Heritage Foundation tells the history of beer in Utah and takes you into three of Utah's most well-known watering holes, with a Thrist Fursday Pub Crawl pint glass included with your registration!
The Pub Crawl tour is also available at other times and dates to private groups with two week advance notice, payment, and a minimum of 10 people. Contact to arrange a special tour.
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About Salt LakeWe're different. You're welcome.A beautiful, safe, and vibrant destination, the Salt Lake Valley combines unparalleled access to natural recreation, a bustling economy, dynamic nightlife, remarkable history, warm hospitality, and of course unmatched proximity to Utah's Greatest Snow on Earth.™Posted on February 27, 2014by Gastronomic SLCWith the Oscars just around the corner this weekend, the votes have been compiled …morePosted on February 25, 2014by Janet HovorkaOver the past 10 years, I have traveled with my company, Family ChartMasters, to …morePosted on February 24, 2014by Kathy DaltonIS YOUR CHILD A FUTURE OLYMPIC ATHLETE? By Christine Bowman I taught my …morePosted on February 24, 2014by Marsha MaxwellTrampoline parks and bounce play areas are a great place for kids of all …morePosted on February 20, 2014by Michelle PowellFor those learning about Utah's Pioneer history, one of the first places people go …morePosted on February 18, 2014by Gastronomic SLCDid you know Utah is the home of America's oldest known chocolate? That's not the …morePosted on February 14, 2014by Marsha MaxwellWith kids out of school and parents off work, President's Day is a great time for …morePosted on February 13, 2014by Marsha MaxwellThe state of Utah will be well represented as the 2014 Winter Olympic …morePosted on February 10, 2014by Gastronomic SLCEvery single known restaurant in the milky way will be competing for your dining …morePosted on February 3, 2014by Annie StuderFor many 'the greatest snow on earth' is synonymous to Utah and the Wasatch …moreMarch 6, 2014WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named Cuisine Unlimited Catering & Special Events of Salt Lake City, UT, a Blue Ribbon ...moreMarch 3, 2014By Sarah Park, Matador Network -- Best spot on the slopes: Molly Green's, Brighton Molly Green's exists precisely for those days when you ...moreMarch 3, 2014By Greg Heil, singletracks.com -- While we all love to dream about shredding the best mountain bike destinations in North America, the sad ...moreMarch 3, 2014Salt Lake County, UT— Representative Brad Wilson, Senator Stuart Adams and Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams said consensus language has b...moreMarch 2, 2014By sninet.com - Alta, #1: "With the great weather we've had here, what's not to like?" Salt Lake's four world-class resorts are in the top ...moreadvertisement


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The splashy series created by master colourist, illustrator, and comic artist Massimo Giacon takes the art of watch design to a new level. Brimming with joy, jumping with colour and buzzing with humour, his fresh and attractive watches are peopled with comic figures, graphic flourishes and visual tricks that tease and please the eye. This multi-talented artist's diverse background is unmistakable in these works, which creatively rework pop themes and images, mixing them up with repeated, interlacing forms, snatches of text and motifs in a range of scales. Even the names are evidence of the artist's sheer exuberance - Gulp!!! (GK139), Crash!!! (GG111), Blub Blub (PWN106), Chicchirichi (GR112), Lady Octopus (PWK150), Meeoow (PWK156)...
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Friday, March 18, 2011
A Mini-Finish
At any rate, my DQS quilt is now finished. I'm pretty confident that my partner is going to like it. I paper-pieced these blocks from a pattern that I created. It's a fairly standard New York Beauty block, and there are probably dozens of similar paper-piecing patterns available online, but I had trouble finding any that were small enough for what I wanted to do, which is why I ended up creating one myself.
Normally, with a New York Beauty block, you would paper piece the entire thing—the rays, the background, and the center. But I wanted to fussy cut the centers out of a print from Tula Pink's Parisville collection. Since NY Beauty blocks are pieced in quarters, that wasn't going to work. So I appliqued the centers onto the completed blocks instead. Hey, it works for dresdens, right? I think it was a good solution.
I was a little stumped with the quilting, but eventually decided I didn't want to put too much quilting on the New York Beauty blocks themselves. As you can see, I've got some busy fabrics going on in there, and the overall look is very ornate. I thought quilting over the top of that might just be a little too much. So instead I just did echo quilting around the outer circles.
I really love how it turned out and I hope my partner will like it too! It's ready to be shipped and will hopefully be en route, along with a few little extras, by the end of the day.
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Oh my gosh! Your work is just lovely. Well done! I am not brave enough to attempt a New York Beauty block just yet but its on my list. Gorgeous choice of fabrics too, I'm sure your partner will be delighted. I also love your use of white fabric on your other quilts. Its so fresh looking and really makes the other fabrics pop. Delighted to have stumbled across your blog. You've made my day.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Lee! You can always cheer for Purdue :P I came across a few bumper stickers awhile ago that really made me smile - 'Have you kicked a wolverine today?' and 'Sparty on'.
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http://drkornea.blogspot.com/2011/03/its-my-blogiversary.htmlI haven't made a New York Beauty so I need to take a look at those to see how you did this but I guess you start paper piecing at one end and keep going until you get to the other end of the quarter. I have been building up for a while to making a Georgetown Circle quilt and hadn't thought of doing it in quarters or of paper piecing but it could work really well that way. I love also how you took the NY process and then appliqued the central circles - fussy cutting those was just genius, as were your colour and fabric choices. Well you know I love this quilt anyways!


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The European Commission is investigating whether the UK Government's proposals to support the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant is legitimate under European Union competition rules. Plenty of people think that EDF, the company standing behind the nuclear station, will be receiving a pretty generous subsidy to the detriment of alternatives. The Guardian newspaper (3 March 2014) quoted the chair of the UK and Ireland association of Nuclear Free Local Authorities, Councillor Mark Hackett, as saying that the project is "the most expensive" power plant in history and "could choke off the nascent renewable energy revolution in the UK [and] turning off investors in offshore wind and solar at a time when such industries are rapidly taking off elsewhere in Europe". Another critic, Peter Atherton of Liberium Capital, a London-based broker and corporate finance advisor, asserted in The Spectator magazine (22 February 2014) that the government "has agreed to buy electricity at twice the current market price … which looks like financial insanity".
This is also one of the possible concerns that the European Commission is examining. In a letter to the UK Government on 18 December 2013 the Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia indicated that it was not clear whether the Hinkley Point C project would "crowd out" other low-carbon technologies, such as biomass, hinder the import of electricity from the rest of Europe, and reduce the incentive to improve energy efficiency.
The Commission's careful language, however, indicates that not all is what it appears. Firstly there is nothing in the UK Electricity Market Reform package that disadvantages renewable energy sources. Renewables are offered the same help as nuclear power: they are eligible for an infrastructure investment guarantee from the government and a Contract for Difference arrangement to help them finance their projects, whether it is the biomass conversion of the Drax coal-fired thermal power plant or for an off-shore wind turbine. The government published indicative 'strike prices' for renewable technologies in the range of £95 to £305 per megawatt hour in December 2013: <link>. It has also agreed a strike price for Hinkley Point C of £92.50/MWh, below that available to any of the low-carbon alternatives.
Secondly, many people fail to appreciate that the strike price in a Contract for Difference (CfD) is not a guaranteed price for the electricity. A CfD is a bet between the generator (the punter) and its counterparty (a special government-sponsored enterprise) on the outcome of the competition to sell into the electricity market. If the outcome is a power price (the 'reference price') higher than the bet (the 'strike price') then the generator compensates the counterparty; if the power price turns out to be lower than the 'strike price', then the counterparty compensates the generator. This bet is linked to the sale of the electricity by the power generator. If Hinkley Point C fails to sell its power to the grid then it receives no revenue and no compensation (or penalty) from the CfD. Like any other generating plant Hinkley Point C will have to compete in an open market to sell its power. On a windy day it might not be able to beat the price offered by a wind turbine array in the Bristol Channel. In fact, and thirdly, the wind array has an additional advantage since renewable energy sources have priority access to the grid. If anything, the playing field is stacked against nuclear power in favour of renewable energy sources and there is no reason to suppose that competition between generators within the UK or abroad will be distorted.
De-carbonizing the electricity system is not a cheap option but without a slice of nuclear power for the around-the-clock base-load generation the transition will be more expensive than it needs to be. If the government did not support alternatives to fossil fuels then greenhouse gas emissions would continue to grow. The UK has a deregulated and unbundled energy market and the contract for difference is a way of persuading generating companies to invest in low-carbon technologies which otherwise would not make business sense while preserving competition between electricity suppliers.
]]>On one particular exchange we were asked to post one of our replies as a standalong post. The debate was taking place in the light of the recent EU Energy and Climate Change plan, which saw more scope for nuclear energy, and other low carbon mitigation options, to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Understandably, the debate focussed on the environmental impact of different generation sources.
Can debates over radioactive emissions from coal and nuclear or greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear and renewables distract from the real environmental impacts of electricity generation?
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On one particular exchange the debate was taking place in the light of the recent EU Energy and Climate Change plan, which creates more scope for nuclear energy to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Understandably, the debate focussed on the different forms of environmental impacts caused by different generation sources.
It was suggested that nuclear proponents repeatedly claim that radiation exposure in the vicinity of coal fired power plants is much higher than for nuclear plants. WNA's own take on this is that this claim is often not correct, as generally the pollutants from coal fired power stations that contain the naturally occurring radioactive materials are retained - see our info paper on NORMs for more. However, other sources suggest it may be true that in some cases, for example this US Environmental Protection Agency self-assessment form suggests radiation exposure from living near coal power plants is more than three times higher than living near nuclear plants.
But this debate is a distraction. Radiation exposure levels from either coal or nuclear generation are at levels that are not harmful. Focussing on radiation exposure completely misses the point in terms of the most harmful environmental and health effects of electricity generation.
Debates of this kind are similar to those over whether wind, solar or nuclear have higher greenhouse gas emissions. Study after study has shown that, aside from exceptional cases, greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear and renewables are very low, and more importantly are much lower than for fossil fuels, as shown in a review of LCA studies WNA published a couple of years ago. It's like arguing whether an apple or an orange has more fat in it when the point is that you are having fruit instead of a packet of crisps.
Not that it is just greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels that can be harmful. In China alone, the smog-like pollution from coal power plants is thought to be responsible for a quarter of a million deaths a year http://www.theguardian.com/.../china-coal-emissions-smog.... This is on top of any long term CO2 impacts. If you happen to be one of those who doubts the case for climate change then there are plenty of other reasons to still support a move away from fossil fuels, particularly coal.
No one should underestimate the effort required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the levels required. No single technology - be it nuclear, solar, wind or energy efficiency - is going to be enough. All will be needed, and for that reason no one low carbon technology should hamper the potential for growth of any other.
What is needed is a practical approach with an emphasis on energy diversity among low carbon options. Countries like Sweden and France have already shown that you can have a very secure low carbon generation sector with different mixes of renewables and nuclear. In contrast, Germany seems to be showing that cutting one option - nuclear - out of the mix means greater fossil fuel use.
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Renewable generation from solar and wind for the first seven months of 2013 is down on the same period last year, according to data from Franunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Generation from solar is up 1.3 TWh, but this is more than countered by a 3.3 TWh drop in generation from wind, making an overall reduction in generation from these renewables of 2.0 TWh.
Not mentioned in the Fraunhofer data is the contribution of biomass. Considered by some environmentalists as a controversial energy source, biomass is a longstanding component of German electricity generation. Biomass generated about the same amount of electricity as wind in 2012, so a similar contribution is probable in the first seven months of 2013.
Nuclear generation is up slightly on the same period last year. But the biggest changes are seen in fossil fuel generation. Gas generation is down a massive 5.6 TWh. Some of this fall is the consequence of increased solar generation. Gas tends to be used for peaking power, and to fill in the gaps when solar and wind aren't generating well. With more solar generation there is less space for gas in the generation mix.
Displacing fossil fuels with solar is good, but gas is the 'least worse' form of fossil generation, in terms of carbon emissions, and it is the only form of fossil generation showing a decline. Brown coal and hard coal, amongst the most polluting forms of generation, see a combined rise in output of 7.5 TWh, with brown coal being used for baseload demand and hard coal meeting a mix of baseload and peaking demand.
It is worth bearing in mind, given the frequent articles on solar records being broken, as to what the current generation mix is in Germany. While coal dominates the generation mix, nuclear - despite the closure of some reactors in 2011 - remains the largest source of ultra-low carbon generation, generating more than twice the amount of electricity generated from either wind or solar - or for that matter gas.
Over the rest of the year solar output will decline, so by the end of the year the output is likely to be only a tenth of its peak summer levels. Wind may fill the gap some of the time, but with more variability, with gas generation likely to increase to fill the remaining peaking demand (based on 2012 performance), leading to an overall increase in carbon emissions per unit of electricity produced.
Solar has been effective in displacing peaking generation from gas, but for constant baseload generation Germany relies on brown coal and nuclear. The reactors closed in a kneejerk decision in 2011 could have generated around 30 TWh of electricity between January to July, displacing brown coal and avoiding the emissions of around 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.
The EU is currently debating the issue of state aid to nuclear and other energy sources , with Germany opposing them. Among the many arguments in play one of the more questionable is that reported here by Greenpeace.
"The problem - for Germany - is that the plans would put new renewable technologies at a disadvantage by putting them on an equal footing with older, established technologies." (The older technologies presumably meant to include nuclear)
But exactly how much older is nuclear energy? The first artificial self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, at Chicago Pile-1, took place in December 1942. The first electricity supplied to the grid from a nuclear power plant came from Obninsk, Russia in June 1954. The first commercial nuclear power plant was Calder Hall, England, which started operations in 1956.
In comparison, although primitive solar cells had been existence since the late 1800s, the first practical solar cell was demonstrated in 1954 at the New Jersey based Bell Laboratories located in Murray Hill. So the first practical solar cells date back to about the same time as when the first nuclear power plants were coming on line.
For wind, while windmills have been used for centuries, the first wind turbine designed to generate electricity dates back to 1887, as built by Prof James Blyth in Glasgow, Scotland. A more substantial turbine was developed by Charles Brush in Cleveland, Ohio over the winter of 1887/8.
Electricity generation at central power stations only started in the early 1880s - initially using coal-fuelled steam engines or hydropower.
So it appears that, far from being younger technologies, wind and solar renewables have been in use for as long, or even longer than nuclear power and some are amongst the oldest forms of electricity generation. With that in mind, isn't putting all technologies on an "equal footing", as the Greenpeace article describes it, the fair thing to do?
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Central to the new design is WNA's Information Library, containing comprehensive coverage of all aspects of nuclear energy, country policy and the broader uses of nuclear power.
A new categorisation and menu system allows easier access to related papers. For example, all the country profiles can be viewed on one page. Another example is our page showing all our Nuclear Fuel Cycle info papers.
Country profiles are also among those pages that benefit from greater links with WNN. Pages show the latest related WNN news articles, updated live.
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The WNA Symposium is the nuclear industry's premier event – an annual conference attended by over 700 leaders and specialists from more than 30 countries. The Symposium brings together the nuclear industry and its major stakeholders to discuss topics ranging from the nuclear fuel market to the practicalities of building new nuclear power plants.
The WNA Symposium is the nuclear industry's premier event – an annual conference attended by over 700 leaders and specialists from more than 30 countries. The Symposium brings together the nuclear industry and its major stakeholders to discuss topics ranging from the nuclear fuel market to the practicalities of building new nuclear power plants.
Global electricity demand continues to grow rapidly, driven above all by Asian economic growth. Nuclear is seen as an indispensable part of the generating mix in a number of major countries. China, South Korea and India are seeking to secure and to diversify their energy supplies, with increasing use of nuclear energy.
For these plans to be realised, the nuclear industry will need to deliver on time and on budget. This remains arguably the greatest challenge for utilities, reactor vendors and the nuclear supply chain. It will also present a challenge for fuel cycle participants seeking to meet new demand. All this must be achieved in the face of ever greater scrutiny and regulatory demands. In some countries, nuclear will also have to contend with government policy skewed to assist competitor technologies that themselves will increase nuclear operating difficulties. The Symposium will focus on the ways in which the industry will meet these challenges.
Forty fellows from 19 countries, seen with their mentors in the photo below, heard on their first day from IAEA Deputy Director General – Daud Mohamad - about his organisation's work in this field. There was also a forward-looking presentation from ANSTO's Professor Richard Banati covering everything from the use of nuclear technologies in diagnosing mental illnesses to determining the effect of plastic waste on the oceans.
Nuclear technologies play a vital role in many areas other than just power generation. More can be found out in WNA's Info Papers on Radioisotopes in Medicine and Radioisotopes in Industry.
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A team of experts gave presentations on the topics of World Energy; Nuclear Economics; Project Structuring & Financing; Technology Selection; Nuclear Fuel (including trade and transport issues); Responses to Fukushima; Nuclear Politics & Public Acceptance. ABDAN, the national Brazilian nuclear association, helped organise the courses.
There was a very good response from the delegates at both of the courses.
More details on the various courses on offer can be found on the WNU website.
A full programme of presentations was mixed with networking opportunities.
A selection of photos from the conference is available on WNA's flickr page.
Delegates heard an overview of the Fukushima accident and lessons learned so far from Kimitoshi Yahagi, General Manager of Nuclear Power & Plant Siting Admistrative Department, TEPCO, followed by the Keynote session moderated by WNA Deputy Director General Steve Kidd.
Delegates heard an overview of the Fukushima accident and lessons learned so far from Kimitoshi Yahagi, General Manager of Nuclear Power & Plant Siting Administrative Department, TEPCO, followed by the Keynote session moderated by WNA Deputy Director General Steve Kidd.
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The most prominent WNU activity is the WNU Summer Institute, a six-week leadership development programme for young, high-potential nuclear professionals held at Christ Church College, Oxford, UK.
WNU SI 2011 Fellows
The Summer Institute programme is designed to expand participants' horizons across the full spectrum of issues surrounding nuclear energy. Built on a foundation of instruction from some of the world's foremost leaders in science, engineering and the global environment, the programme is augmented by team-building exercises and a week-long technical tour of nuclear and related facilities. The programme is aimed at nuclear professionals between 27 and 37 years of age.
Details of the full range of WNU programmes, and further information about applying to the Summer Institute can be found on our website (http://www.world-nuclear-university.org/default.aspx)
CGNPC Uranium Resources Co
CGN-URC supplies fuel for the nuclear power generating units of CGNPC. CGN-URC are involved in the civil nuclear fuel market, domestic and overseas exploration, development and operation activities of uranium resources, as well as the import and export of uranium products, and provides related services.
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Established in Hong Kong over a century ago, CLP has a significant presence in five markets today, with operations in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Australia, India, Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Electricity generated at CLP's power stations in Hong Kong is delivered to customers through a transmission and distribution network that is owned and operated by CLP Power Hong Kong. Their network includes around 13,800 kilometers of overhead, underground and submarine cables that feed into around 13,400 substations. CLP Power Hong Kong achieves a supply reliability of 99.99%, which is among the highest industry standards around the world.
Deep Yellow Limited
Deep Yellow Limited is an ASX-listed advanced-stage uranium exploration company operating in the southern African nation of Namibia and in Australia. It also has a listing on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX). The Company's primary focus is in Namibia, where exploration is conducted by its wholly-owned subsidiary Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd. DYL's flagship Omahola Project has a JORC compliant resource of 52 million tonnes at 338 ppm for 38.6 Mlbs U3O8 from four deposits, INCA, Ongolo Alaskite, MS7 and Tubas Red Sand (TRS).
Edgen Murray CorporationIn addition to the most comprehensive inventory of high performance steel products, Edgen Murray provides the energy sector with a unique combination of engineering knowledge and global logistics infrastructure and support. They provide chrome and nickel alloy, high yield stainless components, fittings and valves for all forms of power generation
Global Atomic Fuels
Global Atomic Fuels Corporation is a private Canadian resource company founded in January 2005 by former senior executives of Denison Mines Limited. Global has acquired 6 contiguous concessions covering approximately 3,000 square kilometres in the Agadez Region of central Niger. These concessions give Global the right to explore for uranium and other minerals on the property. Niger is the fifth largest uranium producing country in the world. The Global concessions cover part of a large regional trend of uranium producers, advanced uranium projects and uranium showings.
PGE Energia Jadrowa S.A.
The development of nuclear power engineering is an opportunity for Poland to meet the rising demand for electricity supplied at reasonable prices. At the beginning of 2009 the Polish government entrusted PGE with a mission to develop nuclear power generation in Poland. The investment plans of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. include the construction of two nuclear power plants, with a capacity of about 3,000 MW each. Establishment of PGE Energia Jądrowa S.A. in December 2009 was one of the steps undertaken by PGE to execute the initial schedule's assumptions. PGE Energia Jądrowa S.A. is a pillar of the Nuclear Power Generation business line within PGE Capital Group. This company is responsible for implementation of comprehensive tasks related to the construction of nuclear power plants. These duties include, among other things, analysis of best practices in preparation and execution of the construction of nuclear power plants in selected European countries.
A world leader in the manufacture and supply of sealed radiation sources, radioisotope technologies and services. These range from cobalt-60 sources for sterilization of medical devices and caesium-137 sources for blood irradiation through to cobalt-60 sources for gamma knife application, sealed sources for oil well logging, process gauging and many other industrial applications. We also supply a range of specialist raw materials to OEM users.
Trade Tech Energy
Trade Tech Energy specializes in nuclear fuel trading, nuclear finance and nuclear market consulting services.
UCL Australia
The UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia (UCL SERAus) is an integral part of University College London, one of the foremost academic institutions in the world. UCL SERAus is UCL's first ever overseas campus, and students are provided with many opportunities to interact with their colleagues in London. UCL SERAus, develops the management talent that will help the industry meet the challenges of the future energy industry. The goal of UCL SERAus is to give students a broad and deep understanding of the complexities of the industry and the specialised technical knowledge to have a real impact – to pursue sector management careers and shape the energy and resources industry of the future.
WSP Group
WSP is a global design engineering and management consultancy specialising in Property, Transport & Infrastructure, Industry and Environment projects. WSP works with clients worldwide to create built and natural environments for the future. WSP designs sustainability strategies and delivers integrated energy solutions for some of the world's most renowned blue chip corporations. WSP works with national and international businesses to address important issues related to the carbon agenda, climate change and sustainability.
The World Nuclear Association is the official partner for the Nuclear Power Asia 2012 conference, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 31 January - 1 February next year. The conference will together nuclear stakeholders at the region's largest nuclear power event, with 250 attendees, 40 global nuclear expert speakers and 20 exhibitors expected to attend.
The conference will look at key questions including:
• How to embark on long-term capacity building for future NPP Owner/Operator?
• What are the challenges in developing nuclear power infrastructure and are there
new approaches to address such challenges?
• Reactor design - the new safety assessment criteria; how much have things changed?
• Has it become more "expensive" to finance nuclear new build?
The conference programme features a strong mix of international and regional experts. The opening keynote session will be moderated by WNA Director General John Ritch.
More details can be found on the conference website at www.nuclearpowerasia.com
]]>The CORDEL Working Group has launched a Pilot Project on harmonisation of mechanical codes and standards in two areas of priority: 1)The stress allowables and analysis methods used in the design of pressure equipment 2) Qualifications of welding and NDE/T operators.
]]>The pilot project is to be run in agreement with the Standards Developing Organisations (SDOs) and Regulators (MDEP CSWG members).
WNA member companies wishing to support this initiative are invited to nominate experts to help with delivering the scope of the Pilot Project.
If your company is in a position to contribute, please contact CORDEL secretariat, further information is on the WNA Member's website.
Danielle Goodman, from WNA member company Planergie, is taking a key role in an INPRO Dialogue Forum on Small and Medium-Sized Reactors. WNA's Jonathan Cobb is participating in the INPRO SYNERGIES meeting, which is looking at how international collaboration could have advantages for the development of sustainable nuclear fuel cycles. A number of representatives from WNA member companies are also participating in both meetings. More information on INPRO can be found on the IAEA's INPRO website.
See the WNN report for more information.
Although there are variations between studies of the emissions associated with different forms of generation, by taking a mean value the following conclusions can be made:
The studies chosen used a range of assumptions, however they all took the approach of studying the full lifecycle emissions from all the generation types, not only those emissions directly associated with generation.
The WNA report also looks at differences between the conclusions of studies carried out by academia, government and industry. Although there were some variations, particularly in estimates of emissions from natural gas, overall there is a high degree of agreement between these three groups.
The full report can be download from the WNA website (Publications/WNA Reports) or by clicking WNA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report.
]]>"The seventh annual World Nuclear University Summer Institute was held this year at Christ Church at the University of Oxford in the UK. This course was a six week long intensive leadership development program held by the World Nuclear Association. I was fortunate to attend this year's curriculum through a grant from the Next Generation Safeguards Initiative (NGSI). The institute hosted 78 young professionals, representing a broad range of nuclear careers, from 34 countries. We attended lectures on nuclear topics, heard invited speakers discuss leadership, and participated in dynamic panel discussions with world leaders in the nuclear industry. Not only was this a challenging academic program, but it was also an amazing opportunity to meet and network with peers and leaders from across the industry and throughout the world.
"The seventh annual World Nuclear University Summer Institute was held this year at Christ Church at the University of Oxford in the UK. This course was a six week long intensive leadership development program held by the World Nuclear Association. I was fortunate to attend this year's curriculum through a grant from the Next Generation Safeguards Initiative (NGSI). The institute hosted 78 young professionals, representing a broad range of nuclear careers, from 34 countries. We attended lectures on nuclear topics, heard invited speakers discuss leadership, and participated in dynamic panel discussions with world leaders in the nuclear industry. Not only was this a challenging academic program, but it was also an amazing opportunity to meet and network with peers and leaders from across the industry and throughout the world.
The first two weeks covered the nuclear industry's role in the global setting, and fuel cycles ranging from mining to the next generation of reactors to decommissioning and transportation. The final three weeks covered non-proliferation and safety, communications, economics, law, and knowledge management. During the third week we had the opportunity to visit an operating Advanced Graphite Reactor, a fuel fabrication facility, and a research centre. During these tours and associated lectures we were able to split up into groups to discuss and come up with questions to probe further into the depth of the issues. During, the last week we split into groups to deliver 20 minute presentations on issues in nuclear power. Some of the topics covered were the public's fear of nuclear power, reprocessing, and expanding the use of nuclear power.
The most rewarding part for me was the friendships and bonds that were formed with the other fellows throughout the Summer Institute. Opportunities to get to know the other fellows in the University were made possible through the group work and academic discussions of the course. In addition the extra-curricular activities that were set up for us, and the fact that all us were away from home and away from the normalcy of our work and professional lives allowed us to interact in a unique way. We learned a lot at the Institute about nuclear power. What enriched the program even more was that we also learned a lot about each other, our different cultures, backgrounds, and fields. I don't know if I'll ever again enjoy dinner with ten colleagues from ten different countries, but I know I will always remember the experiences I had at the World Nuclear University Summer Institute 2011."
]]>Emerging Nuclear Energy Countries
Many countries that currently do not have any operating nuclear power reactors are seriously considering a nuclear power program. Published in September 2011, this WNA special report outlines the particular set of political, economic and security of supply considerations that each of the main aspiring nuclear nations faces. Online shop
Nuclear Market in India
India has a flourishing and largely indigenous nuclear power program that is expected to grow from today's capacity of some 4,400 MWe to 20,000 MWe by 2020. The opportunities and challenges facing India's civil nuclear power industry are presented in this WNA special report. Online shop
Emerging Nuclear Energy Countries
Many countries that currently do not have any operating nuclear power reactors are seriously considering a nuclear power program. Published in September 2011, this WNA special report outlines the particular set of political, economic and security of supply considerations that each of the main aspiring nuclear nations faces. Online shop
Nuclear Market in India
India has a flourishing and largely indigenous nuclear power program that is expected to grow from today's capacity of some 4,400 MWe to 20,000 MWe by 2020. The opportunities and challenges facing India's civil nuclear power industry are presented in this WNA special report.Online shop
WNA's Director of Communications, Ian Hore-Lacy, will be helping round up the conference's discussions in a concluding panel sessions. The conference will be held on Friday 7 October. More details are available on theANA website.
WNA's Director of Communications, Ian Hore-Lacy, will be helping round up the conference's discussions in a concluding panel sessions. The conference will be held on Friday 7 October. More details are available on the ANA website.
]]>There is only a fortnight until the 36th WNA Annual Symposium. A world-class programme is now online, as well as abstracts of the presentations. It isn't too late to register. WNA member company delagates also wishing to attend working group meetings should also register for those, more details from the WNA Members website.
Coming up shortly after that is the 2nd China International Nuclear Symposium, being held in Hong Kong. More details here.
The new update now shows one icon for each site at wider zoom levels. Clicking on these icons brings up a pop-up list of all reactors at that site relevant to your search. You can click on the name of any of the reactors in the list to be take to the individual page for that reactor.
The new update now shows one icon for each site at wider zoom levels. Clicking on these icons brings up a pop-up list of all reactors at that site relevant to your search. You can click on the name of any of the reactors in the list to be taken to the individual page for that reactor.
The list of reactors shown will match the search criteria used. If your search was for operating reactors in the UK then the list for Sizewell would only show Sizewell B.
When zoomed in the icons for each reactor now reflects its operating status. Clicking on each icon will show brief details for that reactor, again, clicking on the reactor's name in the pop-up will link to a page with full reactor details.
The different icons used are:
Planned | |
Suspended indefinitely/Cancelled | |
Under Construction | |
Construction suspended | |
Operating | |
Not operating | |
Shut down |
The icons are placed near to their respective reactors, rather than directly on top, in part to avoid obscuring the reactors.
More upgrades to the database are being developed and should be released over the coming months.
The course held in China was the fifth one-week course held in that country, a sign of the rapid development of nuclear generation in that country.
The second course was held in South Korea, the third one-week course to be held there.
The WNU's one-week courses have now provided training to over 2,000 people.
The next one-week course is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the first time a WNU course is being held in that country.
Meanwhile, this year's six-week World Nuclear University Summer Institute is about to start at Christ Church, Oxford University.
]]>WNA is pleased to welcome Doosan Heavy Industries and Contruction as our latest member company. Doosan HI&C are one of South Korea's foremost EPC contractors for plant projects inside and outside the country. Its business portfolio includes castings and forgings, nuclear reactor vessels, thermal power plants, water desalination plants, environmental plants, and material handling systems. Doosan been the main equipment supplier for Korea's nuclear power program from its very beginning. The company is now preparing to deliver major equipment for the Korea-developed APR1400 reactor to the Braka project in the UAE and several projects in South Korea as that country continues its impressive development of nuclear energy.
Doosan has been the main equipment supplier for Korea's nuclear power program from its very beginning. The company is now preparing to deliver major equipment for the Korea-developed APR1400 reactor to the Braka project in the UAE and several projects in South Korea as that country continues its impressive development of nuclear energy.
]]>Over the last few decades the nuclear industry has made significant improvements in the reliability of zirconium-clad uranium dioxide ceramic fuel, but the essential structure and composition of nuclear fuel has barely changed. This situation is changing. While Zr-clad uranium oxide fuel offers reliable and cost-effective operating characteristics, several imperatives urge nuclear fuel improvements.
With these motivations in mind, the WNA is starting up a new Working Group to discuss and assess the range of water-reactor fuel technologies with reasonable prospects for commercialization, including: ceramic claddings, higher conductivity ceramic matrices, graphite-matrix coated-particle fuel pellets.
Julian F. Kelly recently joined WNA to take responsibility for this exciting initiative.
Julian has a materials science background (PhD - Australian National University) and for the last 3.5 years he worked for a small Norwegian energy technology company that has undertaken to develop a thorium-MOX fuel for light water reactors. He oversaw the design of a sophisticated trial irradiation experiment for this fuel, and he formulated investment strategies and major funding proposals for this advanced fuel. Julian previously served as Nuclear Counsellor/Attaché at the Australian Embassy in Vienna where he followed numerous technical issues/programs at the IAEA for the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
Julian has also worked as a scientific advisor for nuclear issues for the Australian Department of Defence, and he has worked in the Australian mining sector prior to that.
The draft programme for the 36th Annual WNA Symposium is now online. The Symposium will see the launch of the 2011 WNA Fuel Market Report. There will also be sessions on New Build, Safety and Communications. Register now to take advantage of early bird rates.
]]>Ian believes that nuclear power has received a raw deal from policy makers and the public; partly it seems through ignorance and partly through tendentious lobbying by environmental NGOs. He has been impressed by the depth of knowledge of WNA staff and believes that the WNA is well placed to present some of the facts and challenges of nuclear power in a way that will assist the formulation of more balanced assessments.
"The production of well-respected analysis of future energy market development can play a valuable role in highlighting some of the barriers to environmentally sound and secure energy provision, which is critical to meeting the aspirations of the world's population to a decent standard of living", Ian told WNA Update, "WNA analysis of energy market development can help set the agenda for efforts to overcome these barriers insofar as they affect nuclear power."
Before starting work for the WNA in April, Ian was an independent consultant working in the field of commodity market research and environmental policy analysis. Earlier in his career, Ian spent 25 years with mining company Anglo American plc.
Registration for the 36th Annual Symposium (London) is now open http://www.wna-symposium.org. There is an early-bird discount available plus reduced rates for WNA member company employees.
The conference will address:
The Symposium will also see the launch of WNA's 2011 Fuel Market Report.
]]>Greg started his career with the UK Atomic Energy Authority, working at the Risley nuclear establishment near Warrington, at Sellafield, and at the then fast reactor site of Dounreay in Scotland. Following a short placement at the European University Institute near Florence in 1987-88, during which he undertook research on the international regulation of employee safety in the nuclear industry, Greg moved into consultancy. Focussing on economic and social development, Greg undertook assignments for the European Commission, the UK Department for International Development and the Department of Trade and Industry, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Asian Development Bank in Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. Over the last ten years, Greg acted as project director for part of the UK's Global Threat Reduction Programme aimed at helping develop alternative employment in Russia's closed nuclear cities.
Greg is looking to meet many of the main nuclear component suppliers over the coming months. "The industry is addressing its offer so as to position itself competitively," Greg told WNA Update. "Utilities and suppliers are investing in advanced and emerging economies to develop alternatives to fossil fuels. WNA is analysing the market potential for nuclear new build and major reactor refurbishment and upgrading. We aim to develop the knowledge base on the situation in leading markets, including licensing and policy requirements (for example, on the localization of supply). We are taking a look at market trends in standardization, modularization, procurement arrangements and financing models. Managing the supply chain to ensure quality, conformity and value is crucial to reducing perceptions of nuclear power as a risk-laden option within the investment and public policy communities."
]]>In the speech Fukushima - Shaping a Sound Response, John Ritch pointed out that the world population will continue its explosive growth, global electricity demand will continue to grow even faster, the need to cut worldwide carbon emissions remains essential and it remains true that we can achieve a global clean-energy revolution only with a vastly expanded use of nuclear power.
The IAEA Ministerial Conference was called by the IAEA to draw on the lessons from the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi NPP in order to strengthen nuclear safety throughout the world.
]]>We are pleased to welcome eleven new member companies who have joined the World Nucklear Association recently. The new members are: SOGIN, Timeline Logistics, ICAP Energy, Morgan Lewis, KEPCO E&C, KEPCO, Samsung C&T, American Electric Power, Winston & Strawn, KNNEC, American Energy Fields.
]]>SOGIN is involved in the decomissioning of the previous generation of Italian nuclear power plants and management of nuclear waste. In addition it is contributing to the process of locating a national waste repository.
Timeline Logistics is a full service Road Transport Company specializing in the transport of Radioactive Material safely and securely throughout Canada and the USA
ICAP Energy is an innovative leader in the energy and shipping industries, providing full-service and over the counter broking and advisory capabilities to a broad spectrum of businesses throughout the world.
Morgan Lewis provides comprehensive transactional, litigation, labor and employment, regulatory, and intellectual property legal services. Its regulatory and industry-focused practices include Antitrust, Energy, Life Sciences, and Securities.
KEPCO E&C was founded in 1975 and has since grown to independently design power plants, and has developed the Korean-model reactor and independent technology in both fossil fuel and nuclear plants.
KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation) is the the largest electric utility provider in South Korea, responsible for electricity generation, transmission and distribution.
Samsung C&T provides advanced construction technology in areas such as the construction of skyscrapers, high-tech factory facilities, roads and bridges, harbors, power plants and apartment complexes.
American Electric Power (AEP) is amongst the largest U.S. generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S., including the Cook Nuclear Plant in Michigan.
Winston & Strawn is an international law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys among 15 offices in Beijing, Charlotte, Chicago, Geneva, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, New York, Newark, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Washington, D.C.
KNNEC was established on March 9, 2010, to explore and develop the potential for harnessing the power of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes in Kuwait. This initiative was prompted by the necessity to plan for the near - and long-term electricity demand for Kuwait as the nation experiences significant economic growth.
American Energy Fields Inc is an exploration and development company with the primary goal of becoming the Next U.S. Uranium producer.
]]>We have collected our news articles and links to relevant pages of the WNA Public Information Service on this Fukushima Portal page.
The second China International Nuclear Symposium (CINS) will take place in Hong Kong, China on 20-22nd October 2011. Building on the success first CINS held in Shanghai in 2010, this year's event will provide an unrivalled opportunity for members of the Chinese nuclear industry and the international nuclear community to network.
The presentations for this year's event will focus on fuel supply, human resources and the supply chain.
There will also be the opportunity for WNA working groups to meet in Hong Kong.
More information, including registration details, will be posted on the conference website at http://www.wna-symposium.org/china/index.html
The call for presentations for the 36th Annual Symposium has been announced. The symposium will be held at Central Hall Westminster, 14-16 September 2011, with the theme of "The Future of Nuclear Power: Now It's Down To Us." The theme was chosen before the accident at Fukushima, but continues to apply in its aftermath.
Presentations are invited on the following themes:
The Symposium will also see the launch of WNA's 2011 Fuel Market Report.
In a change from previous years presenters will not be required to submit a separate paper for publication. Instead presentations will be made available to delegates online shortly after the presentations are made.
Those wishing to present at the Symposium should submit an abstract of around 150 words by 15 May 2011. Those accepted will need to submit their presentation to the organizing committee by 31 July.
]]>Project One: Provide industry leadership associated with the risks of radon in uranium mining, through the following steps:
(a) Develop a protocol for determining dosimetric parameters for practical implementation in uranium mining;
(b) Review epidemiological studies to help ensure that industry understands underlying issues and remains abreast of scientific developments;
(c) Engage with IAEA, ICRP and other organizations to collaborate and cooperate in the development of a practical radon standard.
Project Two: Achieve widespread agreement on indicators that demonstrate adherence to strong sustainable development performance. This project will bring together major nuclear utilities and mine operators to cooperate on standardization of routine reporting on sustainable development performance. The aim is to produce a valuable, internationally credible source of information that helps nuclear utilities in interacting with stakeholders on uranium supply.
Project Three: Promote universal adherence to the WNA policy document on uranium mining standards through communication with stakeholders and promoting the use of common indicators to encourage compliance.
The group was officially launched in April 2011. It will be co-chaired by Brent Berg (Cameco) and Frank Harris (Rio Tinto). The staff director of the working group is Sylvain Saint-Pierre.


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