RE: F.Y.I>: Russian radioactive scrap

["Kent, Michael D" <Michael.D.Kent@nspco.com>]

> >workers measured some of facility scrap metal and found that one 
> >piece emitted 1,000 microRoentgen/h.  A special committee was formed 
> >to investigate.  During remeasuring of the piece, which looks like a 
> >pipe coupling flange, the committee measured 1,500 microRoentgen /h 
> >and found two additional radioactive pieces.  
	  
	 Let's see,  1000 micro Roentgen/hr would be what, 1 milli
Roentgen/hr or .001 Roentgen/hr.  

	Instead of reporting it in a "normal" format, let's report this as a
large number to help scare the public.  Why your out it why not use nano or
pico?

	Michael D. Kent RRPT  

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