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, 2012
- 5 min
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, 2012
- 4 min
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, 2012
- 7 min
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, 2012
- 6 min
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, 2012
- 6 min
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, 2012
- 7 min
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, 2012
- 6 min
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, 2012
- 5 min
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, 2012
- 7 min
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, 2012
- 6 min
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, 2012
- 4 min
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, 2012
- 10 min
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, 2012
- 4 min
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, 2012
- 11 min
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, 2012
- 5 min
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, 2012
- 8 min
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, 2012
- 5 min
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, 2012
- 5 min
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, 2012
- 8 min
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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