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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>NEI SmartBrief</title><description>Designed specifically for nuclear energy industry professionals, NEI SmartBrief is a FREE, daily e-mail news briefing. It provides the latest news and information on the nuclear energy industry.&amp;nbsp;Click&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/nei/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to subscribe.</description><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/news/nei?sb_code=rss</link><image><url>http://www.smartbrief.com/images/xml/generic/logos/sb_logo.gif</url><title>NEI SmartBrief</title><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/news/nei?sb_code=rss</link></image><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</lastBuildDate><item><title>NEI lauds White House for appointment of key energy official</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D82D0C4F9-53AF-4F14-A8A4-94706A367A9C%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D82D0C4F9-53AF-4F14-A8A4-94706A367A9C%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">U.S. &nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D82D0C4F9-53AF-4F14-A8A4-94706A367A9C%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>News Roundup</category></item><item><title>Southern Co. plays crucial role in industry's future, experts say</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D08CDD40B-B511-4812-89DA-B661CEFF2215%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D08CDD40B-B511-4812-89DA-B661CEFF2215%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">The U.S. &nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D08CDD40B-B511-4812-89DA-B661CEFF2215%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>News Roundup</category></item><item><title>Exelon-Constellation merger is cleared by NRC</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D29D00E5F-8754-46B4-8B81-72B539C19967%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D29D00E5F-8754-46B4-8B81-72B539C19967%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the proposed $7.9 billion merger between Exelon and Constellation Energy Group. &nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D29D00E5F-8754-46B4-8B81-72B539C19967%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>News Roundup</category></item><item><title>Southern defends approval of Ga. nuclear project amid lawsuit</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3DA6F630C4-08C7-4EB1-94C0-A5572C47C165%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3DA6F630C4-08C7-4EB1-94C0-A5572C47C165%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">A lawsuit brought by environmental and anti-nuclear groups says the construction of two new reactors at Southern Co.'s Plant &nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3DA6F630C4-08C7-4EB1-94C0-A5572C47C165%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>News Roundup</category></item><item><title>Nuclear plays key role in U.S. push for energy independence</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D282F2217-38E7-44B4-8679-5E8110053C48%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D282F2217-38E7-44B4-8679-5E8110053C48%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's approval of the construction of two new reactors in Georgia is the first step toward the &nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D282F2217-38E7-44B4-8679-5E8110053C48%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>Policy Watch</category></item><item><title>Global leaders must speak policy as well as profits</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D5CAE91EE-8B8B-4F1B-9FE9-465EE226F493%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D5CAE91EE-8B8B-4F1B-9FE9-465EE226F493%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">Leaders must pay attention to the political world as well as the business world, writes Matthew Gitsham, and business concern&nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D5CAE91EE-8B8B-4F1B-9FE9-465EE226F493%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>Management &amp; Leadership</category></item><item><title>Connection and rehearsal are key to good presentations</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3DBB80EB7C-3349-460E-90A1-F1FA9E12A473%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3DBB80EB7C-3349-460E-90A1-F1FA9E12A473%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">When giving a presentation, providing information isn't enough if you don't connect with your audience, writes Shannon Alter.&nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3DBB80EB7C-3349-460E-90A1-F1FA9E12A473%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>Management &amp; Leadership</category></item><item><title>U.K. signs nuclear energy deal with France</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D0C5C90FF-290A-40B5-8733-A5F44C636177%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D0C5C90FF-290A-40B5-8733-A5F44C636177%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">France and the U.K. have signed a deal to strengthen their nuclear energy ties. &nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D0C5C90FF-290A-40B5-8733-A5F44C636177%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>International</category></item><item><title>EDF to have fewer reactor-maintenance outages this year</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D1630EC65-798E-40E1-B134-6101119EADAC%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D1630EC65-798E-40E1-B134-6101119EADAC%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">Electricite de France will lessen the number of maintenance outages at its French reactors from nine in 2011 to six in 2012, &nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D1630EC65-798E-40E1-B134-6101119EADAC%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>International</category></item><item><title>Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it. ... Success is shy -- it won't come out while you're watching.</title><guid>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D919279B1-C751-4118-A532-62355F5737A4%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</guid><link>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D919279B1-C751-4118-A532-62355F5737A4%26brief%3Dnei%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drss&amp;i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679</link><description><![CDATA[<div style="clear:both;margin:20px auto;color:#666;">Tennessee Williams,American playwright&nbsp;-<a href="http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679%26copyid%3D919279B1-C751-4118-A532-62355F5737A4%26brief%3DNEI%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drss&i=953797C7-D238-47C9-B881-2836EB6F2679">More</a>-&nbsp;</div>]]></description><pubDate>17 Feb 2012 09:23:57 CST</pubDate><category>SmartQuote</category></item></channel></rss>
