LA Weekly

“So, the first thing I should do is explain how we measure radiation. We do it in ‘Rems.’ That stands for ‘Roentgen Equivalent Man.’” He stepped back to the overhead projector. “We were talking about how radiation can kill you. So how many Rems does it take?” Tarelli put a slide on the projector, but left the machine off. “The guaranteed answer is six hundred and fifty. If you are exposed to 650 Rems of radiation all at once, you've likely taken a lethal dose. Without the best medical attention and some luck, you'll be dead within a few days.”

Rad Decision is a "techno-thriller about a looming disaster at a nuclear power plant." I'm diggin' it. What a cool way to learn about nukes -- and on a blog, no less. (See comment #4 from the author in the preceding post.)

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