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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:01 pm
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No, really! I'm finally finished with 6 grueling months of Nuclear Power School. Most of you have kept up with me and kept me strong through it. Well, your support has paid off. I finished my final exam at 11:45am EST this morning. Great feeling, lemme tell you. There is no greater experience than putting everything you have into a task and seeing the results of your labor on game day. Thank you all for keeping my spirits up, giving me distractions, livening the stressful times.
For those of you who didn't know (or who don't know me, for that matter), I've just finished the final chunk of my training to be a nuclear operator on board the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Sounds badass, right? Well, I hope so. It's been a long haul.
So what happens now? Well, I'll get my transfer orders on Friday. At that time, I'll be instructed specifically on which carrier I'll be going to, what time I have to report, etc. Exciting, a bit terrifying really (have you seen the SIZE of those things? O_O ), and a definite indication that if you put your mind to something, you can get it done.
Now enough about that. Discussion. This whole ordeal has me curious.
I know there are a lot of rumors, stories, and what have you about nuclear power. It's a powerful and misunderstood science. What I want to know is what you think. What have you heard that you'd like me to elaborate on; what myths would you have me unravel?
And before you ask, no. I don't build nuclear warheads... though that would be FREAKING SWEET! whee
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:34 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:36 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:37 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:53 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:54 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:56 pm
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Invis: xd Useless post is not entirely useless. One always need publicity and approval, right? biggrin
Kerri: Too bad you don't get you learn about it. Like I've said before, I could walk you through a little bit of it. <_<;; As for the microwave comment, it's the same general concept as nuclear radiation. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves with less energy than gamma waves (one of the key components of nuclear radiation). The microwaves excite the water and hydrogen-rich molecules of your food, causing them to ionize (goes into deeper crap with electrons and whatnot). This ionization gives off energy in the form of heat. That heat cooks your food. >_> <_< And... that... is... how a microwave... works... in relation to nuclear power? xd My bad.
GRM: I've thought about moving to Canada to take part in their nuclear power programs. I'm not sure what I want to do post-navy yet though. Unfortunately, yes. It does mean you'll be seeing a bit less of me in the near future. Being on a ship makes it somewhat more difficult to be online, but not impossible. Aircraft carriers get wi-fi! 8D But it's not always available to lower ranks. >_< Anyway, I'll do my best. After all, I won't be at sea 24/7.
EDIT: Roland: The graduation ceremony is on Friday, dude, but my test was today. biggrin
Ala: It's cool. ^_^ Thanks for the congrats.
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:58 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:05 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:05 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:07 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:10 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:25 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:23 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:24 pm
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