A Question of Competence: Will Indian Point be Safe for Decades?
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article Robert Aleksick was emphatic. “FAC is like roaches,” he said, spreading his arms wide...
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Roger Witherspoon
Oct 16, 20125 min read
Taming Texas in a Chevy Camaro
The audience nodded appreciatively as the Camaro started with a loud rumble and a steady vibration as the V-8 engine rhythmically rocked the
Roger Witherspoon
Oct 7, 20124 min read
Security Problems at Three NJ Nuclear Plants
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article Federal regulators, after six months of intensive examination, have found serious...
Roger Witherspoon
Oct 6, 20127 min read
Battle of the Asian Bantams: Hyundai Veloster and Nissan Juke
A comparison between the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo and the 2012 Nissan Juke.
Roger Witherspoon
Sep 9, 20126 min read
Turning off Indian Point And Keeping the Subways Running
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article For the past decade, Entergy and supporters have proclaimed that its twin Indian Point...
Roger Witherspoon
Sep 4, 20126 min read
The Corvette: Speed, Grace, and Rolling Nostalgia
The rumble under the car turned into a roar as the Corvette shot down the highway, going through the six gears in a matter of seconds....
Roger Witherspoon
Sep 4, 20127 min read
State & Grid Operators Concur: Indian Point Unnecessary
By Roger Witherspoon Schenectady, NY – The 1,000-megawatt Indian Point 2 nuclear power plant could be shut down when its license expires...
Roger Witherspoon
Aug 20, 20126 min read
The Toyota Camry: Still the one to Beat
Under the hood, the 2012 Toyota Camry has a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine producing 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque, which is...
Roger Witherspoon
Aug 20, 20125 min read
Radioactive Quandry: States Wonder What’s Next for Spent Fuel
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article The Nuclear Regulatory Commission faces a Thursday deadline to challenge a landmark,...
Roger Witherspoon
Aug 9, 20127 min read
NRC Halts New Nuclear Licenses: Existing Licenses in Doubt
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article In an unprecedented move, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has bowed to a court order...
Roger Witherspoon
Aug 4, 20126 min read
2012 Explorer: Another Big SUV from Ford
Beginning with its design, the 2012 Explorer seems to have borrowed ideas from Ford’s former relationship with Jaguar/Land Rover.
Roger Witherspoon
Aug 4, 20124 min read
2013 Ford Flex: The Big Boys’ Toy Bus
he 2013 Flex will stand out from the stretch SUV pack because, well, it doesn’t look like an SUV. Whether it’s perceived as a hearse...
Roger Witherspoon
Jul 25, 201210 min read
Dropping by the Millions: NRC Downgrades Indian Point Fish Kills
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article In a stunning change of position, federal regulators have downgraded by a factor of...
Roger Witherspoon
Jul 8, 20124 min read
Getting an Edge from Ford
The 2012 Ford Edge is a mid sized, well stocked SUV that’s easy to look at and easy to like. Stylistically, it’s hard to characterize.
Roger Witherspoon
Jul 8, 201211 min read
Three Stretch Crossovers: Seating Seven Without a Minivan
Audi, with its Q-7, pushes technology and style; Infiniti promotes the safety systems in its JX 35; and Lincoln's MKT status symbol...
Roger Witherspoon
Jun 12, 20125 min read
The Volvo C-30 Sport Machine
The Volvo C-30 combines the safety characteristics long associated with this brand, with the performance characteristics associated with...
Roger Witherspoon
May 25, 20128 min read
White House Moves Swiftly To Replace NRC’s Jaczko
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article The White House, wasting no time lamenting the pending departure of embattled Nuclear...
Roger Witherspoon
May 23, 20125 min read
Over Hill, Over Dale In the Baby Jeep
The Jeep Compass Ltd 4×4 is primarily an all purpose car, good for a family or anyone with an active lifestyle who wants enough room to...
Roger Witherspoon
May 23, 20125 min read
The Return of the Dodge Dart
The 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye Midsized Sedan is a front-wheel drive car that comes with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic..
Roger Witherspoon
May 22, 20128 min read
Fractious NRC Forces Chairman’s Resignation
By Roger Witherspoon Download and/or Print Article Gregory Jaczko resigned as head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Monday, ending...
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