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The document lists the names of various Japanese graphic designers and their works. It includes game titles created by Yoichi Ishida, Tsuyoshi Hirooka, and Dentaro Fujimoto. It also mentions typefaces from Dannipon Type Organization and artwork from Hideki Inaba, Namaki, Delaware, and Cosmic Graphics. The document seems to chart the origins and influences of Japanese graphic design works and designers.
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The document discusses Lynas' rare earth processing operations in Australia and Malaysia. It notes that Lynas believes recent public statements made about its facilities are factually incorrect or misleading. It also details that the rare earth concentrate from Lynas' Mount Weld mine in Australia has received all necessary regulatory approvals for transport and processing, as the material is not classified as dangerous or radioactive according to Australian and international standards. The document contrasts Lynas' concentrate with other materials like lead concentrate and tailings from other rare earth mines to argue it poses much less risk.
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Skills gained:
1- Modeling Finite State Machines
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This document discusses authorship attribution and forensic linguistics using machine learning techniques. It defines authorship attribution as identifying the author of an anonymous text. Feature extraction methods are described, including lexical, character, syntactic, and application-specific features. A classification problem approach is outlined involving defining classes, extracting features, training a machine learning classifier, and evaluating. Python libraries like Pandas and Scikit-learn are used for feature extraction, classification, and evaluating models on sample datasets with up to 96% accuracy.
This lecture slide concerns the accuracy report of eye witness testimony. How accurate are eye-witness testimonials? And how can we interview witness so that their reports can be more accurate? It identifies the 'Cognitive Interview Model' which is a interview approach for increasing accuracy of reports while minimizes false information. One of the main mistake of interviewers are asking misleading questions. For instance, 'did you see the gun?' as opposed to 'did you see 'a' gun?' First part was misleading because it implies that a gun was witnessed when in fact there may not have been a gun present.
Add your comments and questions below.
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The document discusses Lynas' rare earth processing operations in Australia and Malaysia. It notes that Lynas believes recent public statements made about its facilities are factually incorrect or misleading. It also details that the rare earth concentrate from Lynas' Mount Weld mine in Australia has received all necessary regulatory approvals for transport and processing, as the material is not classified as dangerous or radioactive according to Australian and international standards. The document contrasts Lynas' concentrate with other materials like lead concentrate and tailings from other rare earth mines to argue it poses much less risk.
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The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) was authorized by congress in 1979, when it began to be
apparent that the nation needed a long-term solution for disposal of transuranic wastes (TRU).
The WIPP is located near Carlsbad, New Mexico in a bedded salt mine. This is a geologically
stable, water-free salt cavern which will slowly encapsulate the nuclear wastes over time,
providing a stable long-term solution for storage of nuclear waste.
Construction of the facility was completed in 1989, but the facility did not begin accepting
waste until 1999, due to an agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of
New Mexico that the facility would not be able to accept wastes until it received a Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part B Permit, for treatment, storage and disposal of
regulated hazardous wastes.
In 1999, the facility begins receiving TRU waste shipments from DOE facilities including Los
Alamos National Lab, Idaho National Lab, Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Argonne
National Lab, and Hanford. The facility operated safely from 1999 to 2014.
WIPP is operated by prime contractor Nuclear Waste Partnership LLC, which is a joint entity
lead by AECOM Corporation (full disclosure: I am an employee of AECOM on a different
Department of Energy contract). In 2014, waste receiving was temporarily shut down due to a
fire on a salt hauling truck. A few days later, the facility experienced a radiological release from
a waste drum in Room 7, Panel 7, with airborne contamination released to the environment.
The facility was inspected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for compliance with 40
CFR Part 191, Subpart A Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Management and
Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level and Transuranic Radioactive Wastes, and 40 CFR Part
61 Subpart H National Emissions Standards For Emission of Radionuclides Other than Radon
from Department of Energy Facilities, both of which regulations address radioactive dose to the
public by exposure to contaminants in the air released from Department of Energy radioactive
waste disposal facilities.
The release occurred in a single drum of TRU waste from Los Alamos National Lab. This drum
contained TRU waste materials which had been packed with an absorbent called Swheat
Scoop™. Absorbent materials are used to cushion and absorb any leakage from smaller
containers packed into a drum, in a process known as lab packing or over packing. Traditionally,
diatomaceous earth (kitty litter) or vermiculite are used for this purpose, as they are
compatible, or non-reactive, with most reactive and hazardous chemicals. A replacement
product, Swheat Scoop™, was purchased as an alternative to diatomaceous earth. Personnel
did not realize that Swheat Scoop™ is an organic-based absorbent, and is incompatible with
strong oxidizers and other reactive chemicals.
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1) Radiation exposure to the public is negligible, below background levels.
2) Radiation exposure to Lynas workers is well below the regulatory limit of 50 mSv per year, with average exposure estimated at 0.2 mSv per year.
3) While traces of naturally occurring radioactive materials are present in raw materials and waste residue, Lynas' storage and management of residue ensures no pathway for environmental contamination.
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Here are the key structural provisions for increasing longevity and safety in Rutas:
1. Reinforced concrete and steel structures. The residential colonies are built with reinforced concrete and steel to withstand seismic activity and other stresses.
2. Earthquake resistance. The structures are designed to be resistant to earthquakes through seismic isolation and reinforcement.
3. Insulation from volcanic impacts. The structures are built to be resistant and isolated from volcanic ash, acidic rain, and extreme winter conditions caused by future volcanic eruptions.
4. Acid rain resistance. Steel structures protect against corrosion and damage from sulphuric acid in volcanic ash.
5. Redundant critical systems. Key infrastructure like energy, water and communication
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(1) The document discusses uranium mineralization found in sandstone deposits in Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and the environmental issues surrounding potential uranium mining in the area.
(2) Baseline studies were conducted to measure background radiation levels in soils, sediments, water, food crops, and vegetation to establish preliminary radiation levels before any mining occurs.
(3) The studies found slightly elevated uranium and thorium levels in some samples near the Mkuju River but generally radiation levels were comparable to control samples. These baseline measurements will be used to evaluate potential environmental impacts if the mine becomes operational.
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The document discusses plans for the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) in Maharashtra, India. It would consist of 6 European Pressurized Reactors totaling 9,900 megawatts. The project requires an Environmental Impact Assessment due to its large scale. It will positively impact energy generation but may negatively affect the local communities and environment through displacement of residents, changes to agriculture and fishing, and thermal pollution of coastal waters from reactor cooling. Strict safety and environmental standards will need to be applied to prevent harm.
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Nick Curtis, the executive chairman of Lynas Corporation, has spent $700 million and seven years building a rare earth processing plant in Malaysia, but the Malaysian government is withholding the final permit needed for the plant to begin operating. Curtis believed the project had received all necessary approvals, but a parliamentary committee was established to reconsider it. Curtis warns that free trade agreements are only as good as governments' willingness to abide by their own rules and laws.
These 26 quotes from the IAEA full report provide an Executive Summary on the radiological safety of the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant, currently under construction in Gebeng, Malaysia.
Siemens and Lynas will form a joint venture to produce neodymium-based rare earth magnets. Lynas will supply raw materials from its mine in Australia to the joint venture. The partnership will secure a long-term supply chain from mine to magnet. Siemens will hold 55% of the joint venture and Lynas will hold 45%. The joint venture is an important strategic move for Siemens to ensure a stable supply of high-performance magnets.
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Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part B Permit, for treatment, storage and disposal of
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fire on a salt hauling truck. A few days later, the facility experienced a radiological release from
a waste drum in Room 7, Panel 7, with airborne contamination released to the environment.
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contained TRU waste materials which had been packed with an absorbent called Swheat
Scoop™. Absorbent materials are used to cushion and absorb any leakage from smaller
containers packed into a drum, in a process known as lab packing or over packing. Traditionally,
diatomaceous earth (kitty litter) or vermiculite are used for this purpose, as they are
compatible, or non-reactive, with most reactive and hazardous chemicals. A replacement
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2. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Regulations
1. Lynas takes advantage of weaknesses in Lynas adheres to all Malaysian and Australian regulations and
Malaysian regulations by proposing International standards. Malaysian regulations are equivalent
Chinese standards – FALSE to, and in some cases stricter than international standards.
2. Australian regulations restrict construction There is no such regulation in Australia or international law.
of a rare earths processing plant within The nearest town to Lynas’ Mt Weld mine is Laverton, which is
35km radius of residential areas – FALSE 35 km away. This distance has been misrepresented as an
Australian regulatory requirement.
3. Lynas is planning to import rare earths Lynas respects and abides by all Malaysian Government
concentrate without a license – FALSE conditions, regulations and limitations. Lynas has no plans to
import rare earths concentrate until a license is granted. Lynas
imports equipment and construction materials on a regular
basis.
3. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Regulations
4. Lynas came to Malaysia to avoid the Lynas came to Malaysia for economic reasons.
strict Australian regulations - FALSE Gebeng is a well established, petro-chemical industrial
park which has access to port facilities, high grade
chemicals, a well educated and skilled work force,
reliable utilities and very good infrastructure.
Malaysian regulations are equal to, and in some cases,
stricter than Australian regulations.
5. Lynas was chased out from Lynas received approvals from the Malaysian
Terengganu due to environmental authorities, AELB and DOE, for its original proposed
reasons – FALSE site in Terengganu. Lynas met all the environmental
and regulatory requirements.
4. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Radiological & Environment
1. Lynas is a nuclear plant - FALSE Lynas is NOT a nuclear plant. It is a chemical processing
plant. Lynas processes and operations are standard for the
chemical industry, and similar to other plants in the Gebeng
industrial park.
2. Lynas is the same as Mitsubishi Asian Rare There is no comparison. Lynas Rare Earths Concentrate
Earth (ARE) in Bukit Merah – FALSE contains naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM),
similar to many other mineral concentrates processed around
the world. ARE’s raw material was “monazite” from amang (tin
tailings) which contains 37 times more radioactivity than
Lynas Mount Weld raw material. The waste residue from
monazite processing is 60 times more radioactive.
3. The environment will be polluted because Site preparation work has been extensive. Two meters of top
the plant is located on swamp land with a soil was removed and replenished. Piling and reinforcement
shallow water table – FALSE exceeds requirements. The Residue Storage Facility is built
above ground level, with high density plastic lining and a clay
layer. Monitoring equipment is installed to detect any risk of
leakage.
5. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Radiological & Environment
4. Lynas will cause radioactive rain from the Lynas will not cause radioactive rain. There is no significant
gas released by the stack - FALSE exposure , nor health and safety risk from Lynas emissions to
air. But to address people’s concerns, Lynas has installed
European air monitoring equipment on site and in town to
measure and clearly demonstrate to everyone that it will
cause zero harm.
5. The plant uses a lot of acid that can The facilities are built to Malaysian and international
contaminate the soil – FALSE standards for chemical plants, to ensure containment of all
process materials. All LAMP process areas are built on
bunded concrete structures, so any acid spill would be
contained in the bund and will not come into contact with the
ground.
6. Lynas plant will pollute the river with Thorium is not soluble in water from the site. Thorium is
radioactive material – FALSE chemically extracted from the process water and contained in
the Residue Storage Facility, which meets all international
standards for safe storage and handling.
7. Lynas did not carry out any study on Lynas included a radiation exposure study (for external as
internal radiation exposure – FALSE well as internal radiation exposure) in its all its Radiation
Impact Assessments, as per the AELB and international
requirements.
6. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Radiological & Environment
9. Pahang tourism industry, fishing A Radiological Impact Assessment (RIA)
industry and small to medium confirms Lynas will NOT pose radiological risk to
sized businesses will suffer from the public or the environment – estimated
Lynas operation - FALSE exposures of 0.002mSv/year compared to 1.0
mSv/year public exposure which is the allowable
standard under Malaysian or international
regulations.
7. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Radiological & Environment
11. Radon and Thoron can travel The IAEA independent review of LAMP assessed
thousands of miles and cause health emissions to air, water and land. This important review
problems - FALSE concluded that LAMP does not present a public health
exposure risk. It is important to note that radon and
thoron are gases with very short half lives, and cannot
travel thousand of miles and cause health problems.
But to address public concerns, LAMP has installed
two Aerosol Monitoring Systems (AMS) on site and in
Kuantan to continuously monitor, measure, and clearly
demonstrate to everyone that it will cause zero harm.
12. No level of radioactivity is safe - Radiation is all around us. Radiation is used in the
FALSE. field of medicine every day. There is low level radiation
from appliances we use every day such as televisions,
radios, computers and light globes.
8. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Economy
1. Lynas brings no benefits to • Employment: direct employees 350, contract
Malaysia and Kuantan - FALSE staff 300, indirect employment by supporting
industries > 1000
• FDI value of RM 2.3 billion with annual
operating expenditure of RM 600 million. Total
contracts available to Malaysian contractors is
RM 1,168 million of which RM 513 million is
for locally based contractors in the Kuantan
area
• Potential downstream applications in rare
earths - joint ventures may create additional
employment for 1200
9. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Waste Management
1. The waste residue will be stored The Residue Storage Facility at the Gebeng site is
permanently at the Gebeng site - only for temporary storage. However it is designed and
FALSE built to international standards suitable for permanent
storage. Permanent storage may not be required as
Lynas is actively developing their potential for re-use
and recycling in commercial applications.
2. Lynas produces 32,000 tons of WLP This allegation implies that Lynas is extracting or
per year with 0.165% Thorium i.e. 50 concentrating the Thorium in the water leached
tons of Thorium per year – purification residue (WLP). Lynas is neither extracting
MISLEADING & CAUSING FEAR nor concentrating the thorium content. The
concentration remains the same.
10. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Waste Management
3. Lynas declares the residue as non Lynas has always adhered to international and AELB
radioactive based on China’s standards in the handling and storage of waste
standards of 74 Bq/g – FALSE residues. Only one of the Lynas waste residues
contains a very low level of radioactivity at 6 Bq/g
4. Australia requires waste to be There is no such law in Australia. There are many
returned to the mine – FALSE examples of mineral concentrates containing naturally
occurring radioactive material (NORM) that are
transported across Australia and around the world.
Waste residues are not required to be returned to the
point of origin when they can be safely stored, reused
or recycled.
11. FALSE Allegations by Opponents of the LAMP
Allegations Facts
Others
1. Lynas Malaysia is managed by Lynas Malaysia is staffed and managed by
Australians – FALSE Malaysians. The team comprises Malaysian
and international technical experts, including five
with specific experience in the Rare Earth
industry.