Operation Dominic - Sunset (1962)

Operation Dominic - Sunset (1962)

The Soviet Union had abrogated the 34 month old de facto nuclear testing moratorium on 1 September 1961 by initiating an unprecedented series of atmospheric nuclear tests. The initial U.S. response was to commence its own test series (Operation Nougat) two weeks later. Nougat was an underground series however, restricted to very low yield devices.

Numerous atmospheric tests, many at high yield, were of course on the drawing board at the weapons labs, some carried over from planning for previous test series. The Dominic Sunset test successfully reached the full design yield with a yield-to-weight ratio of 4.06 kt/kg. The vapor cloud rose to over 60,000 feet.

Nuclear detonations produced high above the ground do not create mushroom clouds. The heads of the clouds themselves consist of highly radioactive particles, primarily the fission products, and are usually dispersed by the wind, though weather patterns (especially rain) can produce problematic nuclear fallout.

Nuclear explosions are often accompanied by short-lived vapor clouds known variously as “Wilson clouds”, condensation clouds, or vapor rings. The low pressure region causes a sharp drop in temperature, causing moisture in the air to condense in a shell surrounding the explosion. When the pressure and temperature return to normal, the Wilson cloud dissipates.

Hulk finished smashing his witches. Hulk went over to Metal-man and roared to show that they are team. Metal-man waved. Hulk roared again, and Hulk grinned. Hulk found Flag-man and Happy Lady again, and Hulk went to them. He roared at Flag-man. Flag-man just smiled at Hulk. Hulk could feel Banner again. Hulk knew job was over, but Hulk did not want to sleep. Banner made him, though. Banner always made him.

Bruce came to on the ground, blinking back into consciousness. He sighed up at the sky, squinting. "Is there any chance I could just nap right here?"

"Are you sure this is legal?"

"If not I know a couple of brilliant lawyers that would be more than willing to help us out." Andie shrugged, looking over at him. "Don’t worry so much."

Morgentaler abortion clinic in Fredericton to close

The Morgentaler abortion clinic in Fredericton will close the end of July following a 20-year fight with the New Brunswick government over funding for the procedure.

The only abortion clinic in New Brunswick, Canada has just announced its closing today, which will be in July of this year. As a citizen of New Brunswick, and the city where it is located, I had always felt slightly comforted that if something were to happen and I ended up with an unwanted pregnancy that there was something near by, despite the extremely high cost of the procedure (ranging from $700-$850). But the founder of this clinic, Dr. Henry Morgentaler, had a policy in which no woman was to be turned down and there are recordings of pro-bono operations.

There has been a refusal of funding for the clinic, leaving citizens of New Brunswick, and neighbouring province of PEI without access to safe abortions.

In order to receive an abortion in the province after the clinic shuts down, it must be an absolute medical necessity with referral from two doctors (i.e. Family doctor and Gynecologist).

Today, in the year 2014, a giant step back away from female reproductive rights, and human rights in general, occurred and it is utterly disappointing.

Bruce rolled his eyes and fully stood on shaky feet. He shook his head and cracked his neck. "I'm exhausted and hungry, don't test me," Bruce said, squinting in her direction. "Damn it, I lost my glasses... I forgot to take them off before I changed." Bruce stretched his arms above his head, popping his shoulders. "Maybe we should just head back to the Tower, that's probably where we're all going. Steve?"

"Are you sure this is legal?"

"If not I know a couple of brilliant lawyers that would be more than willing to help us out." Andie shrugged, looking over at him. "Don’t worry so much."

"I'm just reminding you," Bruce snapped. He abruptly sagged, all the fire going out of him at once as he fell into the chair. He rubbed his hands through his hair. "I'm sorry, that... that wasn't very nice of me."

SPIT IT OUT!

"I’m not guilty!"

"Hello, Professor, it's a genuine pleasure to meet you," Bruce said emphatically, sticking his hand out for Charles to shake. "I'm Dr. Bruce Banner, and, I have to say, I've read some of your research, and I think your findings on mutations are remarkable, truly."