While it’s relatively easy to point out problems, I find it far more rewarding to focus on practical solutions. The following post is part of a longer series examining energy production, consumption and waste in Romania. Obviously the above graphic is describing energy production, usages and wastage in the United States. I included it here because I don’t have a similar graphic for Romania. I … Continue reading Power Talk: Transportation
Looks like I wasn’t the only one wondering just how safe Cernavoda is – and how well it is built to withstand an earthquake. From Mediafax: Centrala nucleară de la Cernavodă a fost proiectată să reziste la cutremure cu magnitudinea de opt grade pe scara Richter, iar seismele care se pot produce în România pot avea o intensitate maximă în intervalul de 7-7,5 grade, se … Continue reading The Wise Elves Say Cernavoda Earthquake Proof
As you can see, the above graphic comes from Business Day, listing the number of people in prison per 100,000 inhabitants. Besides America there at the top (SUA), all of the other countries are in the European Union. Romania is right about “average” and has roughly 23,000 people behind bars. Of these, just 133 are serving a “life” sentence. I say “life” because in Europe … Continue reading Drumu’ spre pârnaie
For all of us living here in Romania, I suppose it is rather good news that we’re nowhere near being downwind of any radioactivity (Rom) from Japan’s crumbling nuclear reactors. For people living in Japan, however, it looks like there might be some serious trouble. For the best round-up of information on this topic (in English), I recommend this link. Why am I mentioning all … Continue reading Japanese Nuclear Nightmare Could Be Our Own
Yes! In my official capacity as King of all the Romanians, I hereby declare that this fine, fine March day is the official first day of spring :) The sun is shining and the weather is most definitely sweet. The snow is melting and nearly completely gone. Birds are twittering merrily in the trees. Kids are outside playing soccer (UK: football). Teenagers are lounging around … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung!
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