Re: More bad news

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

Is this an "epidemic" or what?

Seriously, though, before this thread goes much further, I'd be grateful if there is
a knowledgeable person who could supply some real information, eg, radionuclide
used, activity, internal or external exposure, estimated dose and dose commitment.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com

Richard J Sobilo wrote:

> Man charged with radioactive assault
> SANTA ANA, Calif. - A former university lab technician who authorities said
> sought revenge on a coworker by smearing her chair with radioactive material was
> arrested Thursday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Andrew Andris
> Blakis, 32, told police he thought the researcher who shared his work station
> had tried to poison him. In retaliation, Blakis smeared the compound on the
> chair of Jingtong Zuo. Zuo sat on the chair for about six hours before she
> discovered the contamination during a routine Geiger counter sweep.
> Investigators estimate Zuo was exposed to an average yearlong dose of radiation.
> Although she is not experiencing any symptoms of radiation poisoning, the
> long-term effects are unclear.
>
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