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Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Joint Nordic Master
Program profile and aims
The purpose of the Nordic Master Programme in "Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering" is to provide state-of-the-art education in the fields of conventional and renewable energy sources like conventional and new power generation, solar energy, biomass energy, wind power, geothermal power, and energy utilization in the built environment by means of economically and environmentally sustainable systems and technologies.
The term 'sustainable energy engineering' comprises a wide array of practices, policies and technologies (conventional and renewable/alternative) aimed at providing energy at the least financial, environmental and social cost. A strong emphasis is placed on dealing with energy engineering tasks with due consideration of technical, environmental and socio-economic issues. Another strong emphasize is put on the Innovative and Entrepreneurial aspects of the energy society, especially related to how existing and new efficiency improvement innovations can be brought to the market in different countries. The innovative aspects inside the programme are both related to the advanced renewable concept in the Nordic countries as well as regards to new businesses in the energy sector. Advanced methods are applied to identify, describe, quantify and find solutions to a diverse range of energy engineering problems.
Participants gain proficiency in project design and implementation, operation and maintenance, as well as in crucial phases of policy generation. Advanced training in a research-oriented perspective is also included.
Career opportunities
As an Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineer there are plenty of opportunities to find a job. Energy engineering related companies have an increasing potential to offer, not only in conventional energy technologies but also in the increasing business of renewable energies. A list of potential companies (mostly located in Norway, but also international) you can find at Energikontakten, an university organization at NTNU in Trondheim, that connects energy related companies to students.
Read the stories of our the ISEE students who have finished or are in the process of finishing their studies. Several ISEE students have already signed a work contract before they even delivered their master thesis.
Structure and organization
ISEE is a two-year 120 ECTS Nordic double degree master programme coordinated by NTNU and based on the particular expertise of the participating universities. The faculties/departments responsible for implementing the programme are: the School of Engineering/Department of Energy Technology at Aalto; the Department of Energy and Environment at Chalmers; the Department of Management Engineering at DTU; the Department of Energy Technology at KTH; the Faculty of Natural Science and Technology, Department for Material Science and Engineering at NTNU and the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science at UoI.
In the double degree programme students study one year at two different universities following a Year one university/Year two university pattern:
- Year one university, 1st and 2nd semesters
- Year two university, 3rd and thesis semesters
The length of the study period in each university corresponds to 60 ECTS.
The programme contains six study tracks covering traditional energy engineering, innovative technologies and renewable energies (year one – year two universities in brackets):
- Bio Energy (KTH – Aalto)
- Energy Systems (Aalto – KTH)
- Geothermal Energy (Chalmers – UoI)
- Heat and Power Engineering (UoI – Chalmers)
- Solar Cell Systems and Materials (DTU – NTNU)
- System Integration of Wind Power (NTNU – DTU)
The programme is adapted to different professional backgrounds among the students. The admission for each study track is dependent on the student's background and bachelor degree. The study track defines year one and year two university, where year two university is the responsible university for the study track. In each study track the students get a background in sustainable energy, energy and environment and energy engineering. Depending on the study track () the students get specific skills in their chosen innovative sustainable energy engineering topic.
The thesis (30 ECTS) is to be a synthesis of the knowledge and competencies gained in the three preceding semesters and the two involved universities will provide co-supervision. The thesis will be presented and defended at the year two university.
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Application deadline
15 January
How to apply
Apply using Søknadsweb if your study track starts at NTNU or if you wish to study the MSc in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering (regardless of starting university). Exemption: For the MSc in Applied and Engineering Mathematics, all applicants must apply through Aalto University.
Application form
The online application form will be made available closer to the application deadline.
Nordic Five Tech alliance
NTNU is a member of the Nordic Five Tech, an exclusive, strategic alliance of the five leading technical universities in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The universities involved have a strong capacity and a long-standing tradition within research and education. The alliance currently offers five joint MSc programmes.
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Taliban advance on Buner
Flush with success in forcing the Pakistani government to implement sharia, or Islamic law, in a large region in Pakistan's Northwest Frontier Province, the Taliban now seek to coerce the tribes in a small nearby district into implementing sharia there as well.
On Sunday, a Taliban force of 100 advanced into the district of Buner from the neighboring district of Swat and demanded to speak to tribal elders about enforcing sharia. "The Taliban said they would stay in Buner until their chief had had talks with the local chapter of the Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammed [TNSM or the Movement for the Enforcement of Mohammed's Law]," Daily Times reported.
The TNSM is a radical pro-Taliban group that negotiated the Malakand Accord with the Pakistani government. The accord, which encompasses the districts of Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Buner, Dir, and Chitral, allows for the enforcement of sharia and put an end to military operations in Swat and surrounding districts. Sufi Mohammed, the leader of the TNSM, is the father-in-law of Mullah Fazlullah, the Swat Taliban leader.
The local tribes in Buner gathered to devise a strategy to deal with the Taliban and formed a tribal lashkar, or militia, to halt the advance. More than 1,000 civilians and policemen are said to have taken positions to oppose the Taliban advance into Buner. The tribal leaders ordered the Taliban to leave the district or be forcibly ejected.
The Taliban claimed they are on a peaceful mission. "The Taliban said they meant no harm to the people of Buner, adding that they had come to make a peace deal with the people," Daily Times reported.
But just one day after moving into Buner, the Taliban attacked the tribal militia. One tribal fighter was killed and another was wounded in the battle. The fighting escalated today after the Taliban killed three policemen and two tribal fighters in another battle. Sixteen Taliban fighters were also reported killed. The Malakand division commissioner is currently negotiating with the Taliban. The Taliban are said to be moving heavy weapons into the region in preparation for another fight.
Last summer, the Taliban ramped up pressure in Buner after members of a tribe surrounded six Taliban fighters who had been involved in attacks on policemen and killed the Taliban fighters after they attempted to flee. Two weeks after the incident, the Taliban bombed four video centers at a bazaar and sent night letters to shop owners ordering them to shutter their businesses.
In early December, the Taliban carried out two suicide attacks in Buner. The first suicide bomber's vest detonated prematurely as he attempted to attack a government building. One child was killed and four more were wounded.
At the end of December, a suicide bomber struck at a polling center where elections were being held to fill a vacant seat in Pakistan's national assembly. Thirty-five people were killed and scores were wounded. Pakistan's election commission closed down polling stations in Buner and suspended the by-election.
The Taliban have viciously responded to efforts by tribal leaders to oppose the spread of extremism. The Taliban have violently crushed tribal opposition in Peshawar, Dir, Arakzai, Khyber, and Swat. Suicide bombers have struck at tribal meetings held at mosques, schools, hotels, and homes.
The Taliban have also made examples of local leaders who have dared to resist. In Swat, the Taliban executed a local tribal leader named Pir Samiullah, then returned to the village to dig up his body and hang it in the town. The villagers were warned not to remove his body or they would face the same fate.
READER COMMENTS: "Taliban advance on Buner"
Posted by Marlin at April 7, 2009 10:22 PM ET:
Not surprisingly, the fighting has escalated in Buner.
Three police officials, two Lashkar (militia) men and sixteen militants were killed in overnight clash between Taliban and Qaumi Lashkar in Buner district, police and residents said on Tuesday.The fierce fighting erupted on Monday night when the Qaumi Lashkar and local police force made efforts to enter the Gokand valley via Rajagaly Kandow from Pir Baba side to flush out Taliban militants who had sneaked in to the district on Saturday from neighbouring Swat.
Sources said the Taliban set on fire seven houses of an influential member of the Qaumi Lashkar in Barwazee area and a petrol pump in Barikot, Swat district, on Tuesday.
Dawn: 21 killed as Lashkar, police fight Taliban in Buner
Posted by Neo at April 7, 2009 11:01 PM ET:
I wonder if the Pakistani army will back up the locals. On the other hand maybe the locals don't like indiscriminate artillery bombings.
Posted by Minnor at April 7, 2009 11:18 PM ET:
This reminds betrayal of Orakzai tribesmen by Pak army. Taliban killed over 100 by a suicide blast in a tribal meeting and Pak army yet to take military action there. Orakzai is the next strategic attack target for army after Bajaur.
It is now easy to attack from the havens in Swat due to peace deal there. Military should wipe those Taliban with Air force. Taliban ready to sacrifice more body-count is their strength that makes enemy give up.
Posted by Neo at April 8, 2009 12:01 AM ET:
To bad Pakistan is totally off limits to American solders. They could set up a base a few hundred yards inside Pakistani territory with nice firing lines. It would attract every militant in Western Pakistan like a big bug strip.
Only problem is it would probably attract half the Pakistani military and the ire of most of the Pakistani populous. It would also be roundly condemned worldwide and within the UN. Even if we stuck the base on some sterile mountainside barely within Pakistan it would be condemned as an outrage. How dare those Americans stick their stinky imperialist feet an inch inside of Pakistan. There'd probably be a riot in half the universities in the United States as well.
Posted by KnightHawk at April 8, 2009 1:42 AM ET:
The encroachment on Islamabad continues.
Posted by Raj Kumar at April 8, 2009 2:50 AM ET:
Lets understand the ground reality in Pakistan, the people of Pakistan are not interested in living like the rest of us. They want Islamic justice and in my view if people want it then we should get out of the way and let them have it. Instead of trying to tempt them with the Kerry plan or any other plan
The US government is sending billions of $$ to a government and people who will take your tax $ and give nothing in return!!!
Pakistan was set up as a homeland for the Indian Muslim and as such Sharia should be imlemented in full and as long as they implement Sharia in their land then I for one won't have a problem.
I know the problem I will face is when the Taliban try and come after me and they will because that is the nature of things, then I will support my government fully when it destroys them.
My short term view is that right now my government needs to ensure that Pakistan's nuclear weapons are put out of use and that all knowledge related to nuclear weapons is 'destroyed'. As long as this is done I am OK for a while
Posted by My2cents at April 8, 2009 3:25 AM ET:
The people of Pakistan want Islamic justice, not Taliban justice. There is a HUGE difference.
Posted by Raj Kumar at April 8, 2009 4:50 AM ET:
The essential problem as far as Islamic Justice is concerned is that it is 'malable' i.e. the person with the gun can say what its is and if you don't have a gun or even if you a gun and no inclination to use it then you loose!!!
I always thought that I would never ever see a repeat of Germany of the 1920's & 1930's but I was wrong and I am witnessing a repeat of that period as far as Pakistan is concerned.
1% of the population with the active support of another 4% of the population manages to impose their will on the remaining 95% because the 95% want a easy life and have lost the argument against the 5%!!!
Posted by Minnor at April 8, 2009 5:29 AM ET:
Agree, 5% fundamentalists say anything that is adverse to them as "un-islamic". They are nothing but crooked poor people in pursuit for their own better life.
Taliban could win in Swat by banning girl education and now wants to expand kingdom. Govt. could not block a radio transmission - that could have been achieved by just transmitting noise/tunes at same frequency - lost the war politically.
Posted by David M at April 8, 2009 9:54 AM ET:
The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 04/08/2009 News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.
Posted by gerry at April 8, 2009 9:00 PM ET:
I think its only a matter of time before Pakistan falls to the Taliban. The Taliban have shifted their war from Afganistan to Pakistan that appears to be an easier target
The nukes and all info pertaining to them needs to be safeguarded, but there is no guarantee.
The only question, if worse came to worse, is who would be the recipiant of the nukes if under Taliban control?
Posted by Marlin at April 10, 2009 9:07 AM ET:
The question is now, 'Will they leave Buner today (Friday) like they are promising?'.
A local Jirga and Taliban have jointly pronounced that ongoing talks between two parties have borne success here in Buner district on Thursday afternoon, Geo news reported.According to Commissioner Malakand division Syed Muhammad Javed Taliban have agreed upon leaving Buner district on Friday following successful talks between local Jirga and Taliban took place here on Thursday afternoon.
Geo TV: Taliban say will abandon Buner on Friday
Posted by yousaf buneri at January 15, 2010 12:56 PM ET:
we want to smail and happy life but talbin want to distry my buer we want to save our buner for thats need your saports


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I have had this pain at the left side of my face for about a week now. Went to the doctor's yesterday and he was stumped. Said it was neuralgia. (I could have told him that! LOL!) It isn't a dental problem, or TMJ, they checked for that.
It is like spasms that come and go and my ear hurts, too, not the inner ear, but the outside. Today, it's not as bad, and I can certainly live with it, but I just wonder what is causing it. Could it be the start of a cold or something like that? At times, my throat is sore on that side, but not all the time! Weird. |
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I'll tell you a personal story about neuralgia. I kept having a sharp stabbing pain on the side of my head. My son is a doctor, so I asked him what he thought. He thought it was neuralgia and gave me a prescription. Well, I remembered that an old fashioned remedy for neuralgia was to inject the site with alcohol. So I skipped the prescription and got a bottle of real sweet wine and got zonked. My husband had to help me to bed. He thought it was funny! I know it was probably a coincidence, but maybe some of the alcohol got to the problem as that ended the pain. It's a family joke now that since Mama didn't have a needle, she just used a bottle. It's not something that I would suggest, but if you are in the habit of a glass of wine now and then, maybe a big glass of Morgan David Grape (which is very sweet) would be worth trying. A sweet wine goes to the brain really fast. |
Well, I do drink a glass of red wine every night, and it is slowly getting better. LOL! |
As a chronic pain patient I think I know why the getting drunk method worked, you "broke the pain cycle". When you have pain your body tends to tighten in that area and then that produces more pain, not saying that this will stop all pain or I wouldn't be hurting like I do! But it does help a lot of pain that is of "an unknown cause" with the vague definitions like "myalgia". I also felt like screaming DUH, I know that means you don't know what it is, just say so!!!!! |
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Last summer I was going on a tropical vacation and was looking for a product that would protect my hair. I have never used a hair product that had an UV protection in it or anything but since I have really long hair I figured it was better to protect my hair beforehand than to have to chop a lot of dead ends off afterwards. I found this product for $5. I didn't think it was a bad price, although the bottle is not too big. I figured since it was an oil you wouldn't have to use too too much and that it would last a while. I applied the oil to my hair every time before I went out in the sun. When I look back at my pictures from vacation, I realized just how great this product made my hair look. I have naturally curly and thick hair and this product really helped my curls look better and more defined. I had also dyed my hair jet black right before vacation and this product really made my hair super shiny and sparkle (not sparkle in a glitter way since this product does not contain any glitter. But have a sparkley effect on my hair when the sunlight hit it). I also noticed that after using this product every day during my two week vacation, it made my hair a lot healthier and more manageable. Usually my hair reacts really badly with hot and humid weather, but during this vacation my hair has never looked better before! The smell of this oil is also great. It smells like coconut and sun tanning oil/lotion. It is truly a heavenly and summery smell. My boyfriend also used this oil on his hair to prevent his brown hair from fading to blonde. It actually worked great for him too. I would highly recommend this product and I will definitely take it with me on my next vacation. This product can be used on wet and dry hair as well.
a couple drops in my hair when dry smooths some frizzies and gives me a little shine, great when i only have leave in conditioner in my hair and nothing else. at first, it feels really sticky. wait ten minutes, then look at your hair, you'll see it has been "absorbed" and looks a little better than before you put it in. i don't use it as a conditioner though, don't think that would work. only use a few drops at a time though, and keep it away from the roots.
ok I didn't actually BUY this rpoduct, my friend gave me a vial to try because I was complaining about the dryness of my hair after going to chlorinated pools 2ce a week.
I do like this. I have enough hair for this not to weigh it down too much, and it does protect it from the chlorine, but since I'm just a student, its a bit pricey for me especially since its not something I would use a lot ( which might not sound logical but it makes sense to me) so I won;t bother buying it.
I found a good alternative to this: bofore going to the pool, I slather on a bit of leave in/spray in conditioner and brush back my hair into a pony tail or a bun and wait 10 minutes before going into the water. This keeps it protected while I'm swimming. After I get home, I put some olive oil on the ends of my hair and leave it in for 15 minutes about 1nce a week. This works just as well if not better and isn;t as much of a hassle as i make it sound. Plus, its practically free!
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i only use this product for the beach since it's kind of heavy for my fine, wavy/curly hair. it works like a charm for me. i put it in after my shower after towel-drying my hair and let it air dry - stick it in a ponytail and that's it. i reapply after going in the ocean and it gives my hair a nicely conditioned, beachy-look. smells terrific but i also agree with the blah packaging. the cap opens easily so i keep it in a ziploc baggie. it's definitely a summer staple for me.
Er. I really wanted to like this because of the smell and the decent reviews...But this one is not a keeper for me. Just didn't condition my hair how I wanted. I would stay away from this one for deep conditioning, as it goes in uneven and can leave hair oily and unmanageable.
I had a love-hate relationship with this product, then I swapped it! lol
While it really conditions my hair and makes it shiny, it also makes it oily and un-manageable used a few days in a row. Not very helpful on humid days either, and the texture of my hair get very sticky when I use this on a hot/humid day.
In my case, it's probably better to use it only once or twice a week. But anyway, I wasn't pleased enough to keep my bottle.
And I really hate the bottle - it is crappy. Whenever it falls, the oil comes off even if the lid is thighly closed, and then it creates a greasy mess in my ''hair products stash'' or on my floor.
The coconut scent is divine. I'm not sure that I would buy this again though. continued >>
Why do I always find great products after they have been discontinued, LOL! Vanity68 was sweet enough to pick this up for me since I could no longer find it in my area. This is a conditioning oil that has a yummy tropical, coconut-suntan oil scent. I recently slathered this on my dry hair, put it up in a ponytail and went to the pool for an hour and a half and sat in the sun. After shampooing and conditioning, my hair was noticeably softer and silkier. Again, very nice product, reasonable price, but discontinued, so pick up some while you still can!
I use this as a hot oil, and it was worth the price! I pay about $5 for 1 oz. of other product, but this is 4 oz. for $6 and really conditions my hair. I add this at the pool or on the beach and let it bake all day, and then have beautiful shiny hair. It smells like coconut tanning oil, which is very cute and beachy!
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I tan year round so I like to use this on my hair. A friend of mine told me about it and I have bought it ever since. I have curly/frizzy color treated/highlighted hair so it needs all the help it can get. I will definately get it again and again and again!! (oh yea I LOVE LOVE LOVE the scent, I am an avid tanner so I look for anything that smells beachy or summery)
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I love this stuff and have to have it on hand every summer or my hair will fry. I will also use this stuff to style with if I only use a drop or two and pull my hair back. Smells great (coconutty) and is worth every inepensive penny plus some!
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This is in reference to my previous contest idea. I decided (1) to keep it simple but wide encompassing:
Tell us a funny story somehow related to gardening or anything outdoors in the months of November, December, or January. I know many of you have dormant gardens now, so it can relate to such things as chasing out critters, falling into the water garden when you thought the ice was frozen, falling on your butt in front of the mailman, getting frost bite on your ears putting up holiday lights (ok, the last four are up close and personal to me), feeding birds, new pets/childrens experiencing the winter weather, turkeys flying through windows, aliens landing on your balcony...Pretty much anything that occurs outdoors in the cold winter months (if you live in warmer climates, I will envy you but not hold it against you). Remember, we all need a good laugh, so please relate something FUNNY. BUT.... PLEASE, NO PICTURES. If you post pictures, you will be eliminated from the competition. If you want to know why, email me directly. OK, on to the judging. I posted here because I want Sue(Chemocurl) to help if she is willing to take on yet another task, other judges wanted, I am thinking a total of six, me included-- of course, you will not be eligible to compete if you agree to judge, and I am sure I can count on you for complete impartiality. I am still fleshing things out, including the prize, how stories will be judged, etc. It's after 1 a.m. here, sorry if I am slightly incoherent, I think faster than I type. Kate |
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Hi Kate, I don't like to think of myself as very judgmental, but would be happy to assist in judging. My guess on no pics, is because not everyone knows how to link to one, making it a bit unfair, and others don't know how to post pics, and posting pics in a thread would make an otherwise long thread, even longer to open for those still on dial-up...right?...sorrry...I wandered on that one. Not enough coffee yet. Sue...rbb |
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Well I guess it depends upon the prize whether I want to judge or compete!! LOL just kidding of course!! I don't go out in the cold so nothing funny can happen to me...I will help out with the judging if I can. I love everyone here so I can be impartial... Ronnie |
Great idea, in these hurried times especially, we need to slow down more and catch funny moments, thank you Kate. Sometimes wish there was a cam to capture it all. The other day, when I opened large (thankfully) garbage can, there on the top of chewed/opened bag stood a large turkey bone (carcass), stripped of every speck of the meat, the way fireants would do. Imagine a coon, getting into the can, lid closing, having a treat! Right on the curb side too, occasional traffic didn't bother him!! We thought it was funny, not very funny, but all I got to contribute now, eagerly waiting to read more from you all. GB-Bea |
Yep, last year I was amazed at how fast the turkey carcass composted, untill I found the (like Bea said, completely stripped) skeleton under the pine tree next to the pile. :) This year, I gave it to my dad to make soup. |
What we almost always did---made red beans soup, except freezer is more stacked up now that the hurricanes aren't a treat, plus there are more seeds there. Imagine some of you having snow? Now, that can be lots of fun!!! |
Sue, first off, I should've asked if you want to compete in the contest, not just assumed that you would be happy to judge. I'm sure you've got several funny stories in you! That's true of everyone who's posted here--I think the turkey carcass stories are great. Ronnie, welcome to the judging panel, unless you want to compete. Let me know. The prize will be 20 packets of seeds (you can look at my trade list to get an idea of what I have), I'm working on two different packages and thought I'd let the winner choose the one that is best suited to his/her interests, sowing experience, etc. I'm hoping to get things finalized and get the contest going on Monday, December 8th, running it through Wednesday of the following week, December 17, then judging on Thursday and Friday (18th and 19th), announcing the winner on the 20th--I'd send out the seeds ASAP so the winner would have them by Christmas. In terms of the judging, I think it's best if each judge uses their own criteria--whatever they think is funny. I would like each person to chose a best and second-best story, the second-best votes will be used as tie-breakers if necessary. Oh, and the story doesn't have to relate to cold and snowy weather--just anything that happens during the winter months,so Southern gardeners please make us laugh! Still looking for judges! Kate |
No, I don't have any funny stories that I can think of off hand. My youngest (furbaby) though has been dragging a deer carcass home for a week or so, one piece at a time. I wish I had pics of her with all the different parts. Once day it is a hind leg. The next day it is a front leg. The next day it is the rib cage. Sue...who needs 20 more packs of seeds like she needs a another hole in her head....lol |
Here is a link that might be useful: Here's the little deer dragger
Sue, what a cool dog--what kind is she? Sounds like she's assembling her own skeleton, you could write a story about the Build A Deer Workshop going on in your yard! OK, so Sue and I and tentatively Ronnie will be judges, halfway there. Anybody else? Any comments or suggestions about the contest will be appreciated as well. Kate |
Sue, what a cool dog--what kind is she? Thanks! She is a shelter dog and very smart. I found her on the net via petfinder.com shortly after I had had to have a furbaby put down due to a sudden health issue. She has been a blessing. She has a good bit of Chow in her, black tongue, curly tail, but doesn't have Chow hair, thank goodness. I was told a couple of weeks ago that there was a deer laying in my field a short distance up the road. I don't know how or why it was there...remains of someone butchering their deer, or a road kill or what. I never went to check it out. I guess it might be that one she is dragging home one piece at a time. Maybe I'll go check it out one of these days, when I get caught up a bit. In the meantime all 3 furbabies are enjoying what she drags home. She is the only one I see carrying parts around. |
- Posted by agirlsgirl 6 SW-PA (My Page) on Fri, Dec 5, 08 at 11:23
Sue that is such an awesome picture of Kylie,she really is a beauty! :) |
Ok, we need two more judges... Angie, I have lots of stories, and I'm sure you and everybody else here does as well. Since the stories will be judged by the panel, I don't see a reason why the judges can't submit stories themselves, just to add a chuckle or two, though of course they won't be considered in the contest. What do you think about that? Kate |
Hi Kate, I'll be a judge if you like. I have many funny embarrassing stories(my whole life has been a series of unfortunate accidents, lol,) but none are garden relate. If you had maybe a moving/tearjerker garden story contest, I have a shot at winning -something to think about for anther contest. Anyway, I think my humor meter is pretty good : ) Remy |
Cool Dog!! I'm in for judging!! Gotta run though, but I'll keep checking in... |
- Posted by agirlsgirl 6 SW-PA (My Page) on Mon, Dec 8, 08 at 10:06
Kate,I totally agree that the judges should be able to share their stories also.I personally would not want to be deprived of some of the good ones I know you,Sue,Remy and Ronnie have! ;) "Anyway, I think my humor meter is pretty good" -remy |
I'm working on the final details. I thought I'd announce the contest on the Seed Trading Side but actual hold it on the conversation side of this forum-less chance to get bounced, I think. I would still like one more judge, but if no one has volunteered by the time I post this info (probably late tonight, we're getting LOTS of snow here now and it's gonna take me a while to shovel our long, wide, driveway!), we'll go with five. Ronnie, Remy, Sue, Angie, would love to hear stories from you all! Kate |
Kate, I'm looking forward to the contest! Sue, Angie, |
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Cathy, Welcome and thanks for posting. I looked at your album and you have alot of nice projects. Luvs has painted the bunnies I believe and I painted the little ginger like yours. Do you give most of your painted items as gifts? Is this your first time posting here or have I missed you along the way? I hope you will continue to join us here. Punk |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Fri, Oct 16, 09 at 14:44
Hi Cathy, Isn't it fun to be able to give items you've made as gifts? So much more personal than just something you go out and buy. Are you aware that you can go on Photobucket and make your album private? Not everyone is aware of that, and some don't care if it's private or not. Just in case you don't want all of us to be able to see your whole album I thought I'd mention the option to you. Luvs |
I have made some inquires before, but never able to post pictures. I love to paint. I often give my paintings to my girls as something special. Thanks for letting me know about making my album private. I got the bunnies from a post card I had. I think they are so cute. |
- Posted by paintingfool (My Page) on Fri, Oct 16, 09 at 19:43
Welcome, Cathy. That is a really cute snowman, I couldn't figure out how to make him straight up so I just tilted my head. We love seeing what everyone is doing so keep loading those pics. We even have a tutorial on how to load them to photobucket then here. B |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Sat, Oct 17, 09 at 11:51
Cathy, I would be very flattered if someone made a post card from one of my painted items! ;o) Here's the bunny sign I painted them on--got the pattern from one of my magazines. I'm really pleased that you liked them. Luvs |
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New Prince Track Online
A new song by pint-sized pop genius Prince is due to be released today (February 2) on his new magazine website, 3121.com.
No details are available as to the sound of "Guitar" but that hasn't stopped some fans speculating. The best 'review' Uncut uncovered was this beauty on 3121.com's message board: "'Guitar' has a long-ass spoken intro about how the word 'guitar' can be broken up into "gui" and "tar" and it rambles on for exactly seven minutes and seven seconds about the negative connotations of the word "Tar" in the New Translation Bible…"
The new download single precedes Prince's appearance at one of the biggest events in the US sporting calendar, the Superbowl, which takes place this Sunday (February 4).
Speculation about whether Prince will promote his new single, or stick to his classics are also up for discussing on boards across the web.
Prince is also playing a weekly weekend residency of shows at the 3121 nightclub in Las Vegas on February 9/10, 16/17/18 and 23/24.


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The Richmond Police Department is in the process of implementing a photo red light enforcement system at the intersection of Elkhardt and Hull Streets. As part of the implementation process, the Department began issuing warnings rather than citations to red light violators on Dec. 2. Originally slated to last 30 days, the warning period has been extended.
"The Richmond Police Department's goal is to improve safety at this intersection," said Captain Will Smith, who oversees the program. "We want to ensure that all electronic systems employed by the Department are in compliance with national standards and department guidelines. As this is an entirely new process for Richmond, additional time is needed to verify both those criteria. The Richmond Police Department is working with the vendor and the city's Traffic Engineering Department to complete pending tasks. The extension of the warning period is not anticipated to be lengthy."
From Dec. 2 (10:30 a.m.) through Dec. 25 (6 p.m.) the department issued 337 warnings to red light violators.
"We encourage all motorists to obey traffic signals and stop signs at every intersection in the city," said Captain Smith. "Safe driving is the best way to prevent accidents and injuries."
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The Unlimiteds - 2001 in Review |
By Fred Farley - ABRA Unlimited Historian |
Competition was the keyword to describe the 2001 Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane Series tour, sanctioned by HYDRO-PROP, Inc. Five different teams emerged as winners in the six scheduled races. MISS BUDWEISER, OH BOY! OBERTO, TUBBY'S GRILLED SUBMARINES, ZNETIX II, and MISS E-LAM PLUS all took home first-place trophies in 2001. And not until the last day of the season did the fans see a repeat winner (MISS E-LAM PLUS). Not since the vintage year of 1989 had that many boats achieved victory during the same season. Bernie Little's MISS BUDWEISER (U-1) won the 2001 lid-lifter at Evansville, Indiana's "Thunder On The Ohio" with Dave Villwock driving. The Anheuser-Busch-sponsored team went on to repeat as National High Point Champion. This was owner Little's 21st High Point crown since 1969 and his fourth with pilot Villwock. The MISS BUDWEISER team won 60% of its heats with 15 victories in 25 starts. The BUD and Villwock finished the season with 896 National Points. This compared to 675 for second-place EMCOR I (U-10) with Mark Weber. Then came ZNETIX I (U-100) and Greg Hopp with 572, TUBBY'S GRILLED SUBMARINES (U-9) and Mike Hanson with 550, OH BOY! OBERTO (MISS MADISON) (U-6) and Steve David with 518, ZNETIX II (U-99) and Terry Troxell with 490, MISS E-LAM PLUS (U-16) and Nate Brown with 428, LLUMAR WINDOW FILM (U-8) and Jimmy King with 322, SILVER DOLLAR CASINO (U-25) and Ken Muscatel with 308, MASTER TIRE (U-3) and Mitch Evans with 254, TRENDWEST (U-2) and Scott Pierce with 208, EMCOR II (U-15) and Mike Weber with 171, and GOLDEN NUGGET CASINO (U-20) and Jerry Hopp with 23. In addition to winning at Evansville, MISS BUDWEISER took second- place honors at the Tri-Cities (Washington), Seattle, and San Diego races, and was the only team to qualify for all six Final Heats in 2001. Despite being restricted on fuel, as per the prerogative of HYDRO- PROP, Inc., MISS BUDWEISER and Villwock turned in a crowd-pleasing performance at "Thunder On The Ohio." They averaged 135.085 miles per hour in the five-lap/winner-take-all Final Heat, compared to 134.331 by Mike Hanson and the U-9 (sponsored at this race by WABX 107.5). Greg Hopp and ZNETIX I were also in the hunt at 132.670. The first race of 2001 clearly indicated how closely matched the teams were. There could be no doubt that this would be a season to remember. A Hollywood screenwriter could not have scripted a more popular outcome at the second stop on the tour in Madison, Indiana. That's when the community-owned U-6 captured the Indiana Governor's Cup before the hometown crowd with Steve David driving. This marked the first time in thirty years that the MISS MADISON team had scored a victory on home waters--not since the late Jim McCormick piloted an earlier MISS M into the winner's circle at Madison in 1971. Sponsored by OH BOY! OBERTO in 2001, driver David and the U-6 made a perfect on-the-nose start in the Final Heat, while ZNETIX II, EMCOR I, and MISS BUDWEISER all jumped the gun and incurred a one-lap penalty. For five heart-pounding laps, OH BOY! OBERTO held off a dynamic challenge from second-place ZNETIX I and Greg Hopp who made Steve David work for it every inch of the way. At the finish line, it was OH BOY! OBERTO the winner at 130.074, compared to 129.104 for ZNETIX I, as pandemonium broke loose on the shore. Seldom has a more enthusiastic outpouring of civic emotion been witnessed at a boat race. Everyone, it seemed, was an OBERTO fan and, whether he or she lived there or not, a Madisonian. It was a fine day indeed for the Ohio River town of 13,000 inhabitants and their famed "Floating Chamber of Commerce." One team that had nothing to celebrate at Madison was the U-9, racing as MISS BELLO'S PIZZA and owned by Mike and Lori Jones. Driver Mike Hanson had qualified fastest at both Evansville and Madison and appeared to be a solid threat for the Governor's Cup. But this was not to be. During the warm-up for preliminary Heat 1-A at Madison, the MISS BELLO'S PIZZA lost its skid fin and suffered major structural damage. For the Jones Racing Team, the race was over before it had even begun. So extensive was the damage to the hull that the U-9's appearance at the Gold Cup in Detroit the following week seemed unlikely. But instead of heading for home and missing the most important race of the year, driver Hanson--who is a boat builder by profession-- sparked a herculean round-the-clock repair effort. For several days, Mike and his crew hardly slept at all. But when the starting gun fired at Detroit, the U-9 was ready to race. And what a race it was! Sponsored locally by TUBBY'S GRILLED SUBMARINES, the Jones Racing Team posted a DNF, two firsts, and a second in the preliminary action and earned a spot in the Final Heat. The APBA Gold Cup is the oldest and most prestigious of all power boat trophies and dates back to 1904. It's the one award that every racer wants to win at least once during his career. Tension mounted as the six finalists took to the water for the championship heat. MISS BUDWEISER had lane-one; TUBBY'S was assigned lane-two. As the field rounded the hairpin Roostertail Turn prior to the start, MISS BUDWEISER--the defending Gold Cup champion-- encountered a roller and swapped ends. When the rest of the field thundered past the Gar Wood Judges Stand and over the starting line, MISS BUD was sitting dead in the water with Dave Villwock frantically trying to re-start. He did. But by then, pursuit was out of the question. Hanson and TUBBY'S GRILLED SUBMARINES exited the first turn and pulled away to a decisive lead. The U-9, which few had expected to even be there after the mis-adventure at Madison, was on its way to the bank. TUBBY'S averaged 140.022 for the 12.5-mile distance. ZNETIX I took a distant second, ahead of OH BOY! OBERTO, MISS DYC (EMCOR I), and a fast-closing MISS BUDWEISER. It was "Mike Hanson Day" on the Detroit River! Nicknamed "The Boat Doctor," Hanson had seriously considered retirement from racing after the 2000 season, following the death of his friend George Stratton at San Diego. But Mike decided to continue in the cockpit. And the sport is richer for it. The 2001 Gold Cup marked the first-ever victory in the Unlimited Class by the Jones Racing Team. Owner Mike Jones, the current President of the American Power Boat Association, is the first sitting APBA President to win the APBA's Crown Jewel since Jonathon Wainwright in 1905. With the scene shifting from the Mid-West to the West Coast, the fourth stop on the Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane Series tour produced a fourth winner in Terry Troxell, driving Fred Leland's ZNETIX II. Owner Leland ended a two-year dry spell and returned to the winner's circle for the first time since 1999 with a victory in the Columbia Cup at the Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland in eastern Washington. Troxell scored his first-ever Unlimited win by outrunning Dave Villwock and MISS BUDWEISER by six seconds in the Final Heat. Troxell's teammate Greg Hopp, driving ZNETIX I, kept Villwock occupied for the first few laps of the Final before fading to third- place, followed by Mike Hanson in the U-9 (racing as FIESTA BOWL & CASINO), and Nate Brown in the brand new MISS E-LAM PLUS. The highly touted E-LAM boat, which impressed mightily in the preliminary heats at the Tri-Cities, was late at the start of the Final and had to settle for fifth. Terry Troxell, the Columbia Cup champion, had the satisfaction of claiming his first victory on the very same Columbia River race course where he qualified as an Unlimited driver the previous year. The 2001 General Motors Cup at Seattle saw yet another winner with MISS E-LAM PLUS, owned by the Ellstrom family, doing the honors. Pilot Brown averaged 135.804 in the Final Heat, followed by defending General Motors Cup champion Dave Villwock and MISS BUDWEISER at 129.644. The Seattle race marked the second victory for Team Ellstrom, which captured the 2000 Tri-Cities Columbia Cup with Mark Evans as driver. Nate Brown, a ten-year veteran of the Unlimited wars, had an impressive number of top-three performances during his career, but had never tied down a victory. Hopp and ZNETIX I made a race of it in the Final Heat and were within four seconds of Brown at the end of five laps. Hopp officially placed sixth due to a driving infraction and had to run a penalty lap. For the first time in 2001, HYDRO-PROP President Gary Garbrecht gave the go-ahead for an old-fashioned "slice and dice" race with no assigned starting lanes for the Final Heat. As the boats entered the race course for the five-lap moment of truth, it was "catch as catch can." MISS BUDWEISER, although restricted on fuel, was still very much in contention. The BUD did after all have the fastest preliminary heat of the day at 139.779. But MISS E-LAM PLUS had the fastest competition lap of the day at 141.933, compared to MISS BUDWEISER's fastest at 140.933. When the starting gun fired, the entire field was virtually dead even. MISS E-LAM PLUS, which had missed the start by a wide margin the week before at the Tri-Cities, was right on the money this time. The first turn was very tight and very controversial. Several participants later cried "foul." But the Directors of Competition (Mike Noonan and Rick Sandstrom) ruled that no infraction had occurred. MISS E-LAM PLUS led out of the first turn and throughout, despite serious challenges by MISS BUDWEISER and the penalized ZNETIX I. Nate Brown reeled off laps of 140, 137, 137, 131, and 132, compared to Dave Villwock's 135, 134, 131, 121, and 125. Greg Hopp posted laps of 132, 133, 138, 132, 132, and 134. "Winning our second career race is amazing," declared a jubilant Erick Ellstrom. "After winning our first race last season, we knew we were prepared to win. But with a new boat, we did not really know what would happen." The season finale on San Diego's Mission Bay shaped up as another magnificent showcase of Unlimited racing at its best. And so it was. But it was not a happy time. Coming as it did only a few days after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the East, the annual San Diego Bayfair went ahead as scheduled--but under a cloud. Due to the restrictions on air travel, no helicopters were available to race officials at San Diego. The Directors of Competition had to do without their usual "eye in the sky." In the words of Gary Garbrecht, "This was not the way we had hoped to end a great season. But we all pulled together and got the job done in a professional manner." The Final Heat of the Bill Muncey Cup saw Nate Brown and MISS E-LAM PLUS score their second straight victory on the 2001 tour. For the third race in a row, Dave Villwock and MISS BUDWEISER took the runner- up spot. Mike Hanson and SUN HARBOR MORTGAGE (U-9) finished third. MISS BUDWEISER had the fastest heat and lap of the preliminary action at San Diego with speeds of 146.989 and 152.006 respectively. The next fastest lap was by SUN HARBOR MORTGAGE at 151.149. The most suspenseful finish of the day occurred in Heat 3-A. BUDWEISER beat SUN HARBOR over the finish line by barely a boat length, 146.989 miles per hour to 146.874. It was that close. Lane assignments for the Final Heat were determined by the reverse order of point totals. This put MISS E-LAM PLUS in lane-five and MISS BUDWEISER in lane-six. It was a blanket start with MISS E-LAM PLUS right on the money. For the second race in a row, Brown nailed his start perfectly. E-LAM led out of the first turn and throughout the five laps. SUN HARBOR MORTGAGE stayed within two seconds of MISS E-LAM PLUS on lap- one but then faded. MISS BUDWEISER passed SUN HARBOR on lap-two and then charged after E-LAM. The bright orange U-16 averaged 147.965 for the 12-1/2 miles, compared to 144.146 for the "Beer Wagon." Then came SUN HARBOR MORTGAGE, EMCOR II, LLUMAR WINDOW FILM, and SILVER DOLLAR CASINO in that order to bring down the curtain on 2001. In scoring back-to-back wins at Seattle and San Diego, Brown became the only driver to win more than one race on the Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane Series tour. The new MISS E-LAM PLUS, after only three races, established itself as a formidable contender for 2002. Not since Chip Hanauer and MISS PICO scored consecutive victories in mid-season 1999 had any team other than MISS BUDWEISER won two Unlimited races in a row. "The level of competition in 2001 was amazing," in the opinion of Gary Garbrecht. "This was the first full year with HYDRO-PROP, Inc., as the governing body for the Unlimiteds. Our main goal in the off- season was to incorporate some rules that would level the playing field to bring more interest and fan support to the series. "We knew heading into the season that we would face many challenges. But I believe that we met those challenges and brought new life to Unlimited hydroplane racing." |


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The Cooper/Clayton method combines nicotine gum, patches or lozenges with support and behavior modification in a supportive group setting.
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Ken Webb, CU senior vice president and chief financial officer who earlier this month was named to succeed the retiring Tom Wheeler as the utility's president and CEO, gave a brief update on the SRF initiative earlier this month during a session of the Cleveland Board of Public Utilities.
His comments were echoed by Craig T. Mullinax, vice president of CU's Water Division whose wastewater engineers and technicians are leading SCOPE 10, a 10-year, $30 million sewer rehabilitation project well into its second year.
SCOPE 10 is an acronym for Strategic Commitment to Protect the Environment, a complex find-and-fix initiative that hopes to greatly reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration (I/I) seeping into CU's sewer lines through cracks and breaks, as well as through damaged manholes. I/I is being blamed for much of CU's manhole overflow issues that contribute to isolated flooding in some sections of the city, as well as potential sewer backups in private residences or businesses.
The unprecedented floods of Labor Day 2011, when the Cleveland area was deluged with 12 inches of rain in about 24 hours, prompted CU to launch the much more aggressive SCOPE 10 project. The utility was already in the middle of a gradual sewer rehab program, but the unexpected floodwaters of two years ago forced the company to rethink the urgency of its task.
In his SRF comments to the board, which meets again Thursday in the utility's training center, Mullinax pointed to the next steps in the loan process.
"We did receive approval on our SRF [loan]," the longtime water and wastewater leader explained. "[Now] we're awaiting documents that some of you [board members] will sign. As we work through the SRF project, we have to do some planning."
The paperwork, plus continued SCOPE 10 detailed planning, means CU probably will be prepared to start using the loan funding by late this year or early 2014, Mullinax explained.
"We will not get things cranked up [until then]," he said. His reference was to physical work that will "make a difference" in CU's wastewater collection system needs.
Over the next few months, CU will be learning a lot about how the SRF program works, Mullinax said.
"[But] we are grateful to get this approval and to keep this project moving," he added.
Webb, the man who must find ways to pay for such expensive updates to CU's infrastructure, might even be more thrilled with the SRF approval from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation which operates the state fund in cooperation with the Tennessee Local Development Authority. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which monitors and enforces the federal Clean Water Act, provides grants to fund the SRF program. The state of Tennessee provides a 20 percent match. Loan repayments — such as those CU will make to pay off the $10 million tab — are returned to the program and are used to fund future SRF loans.
Like Wheeler, Webb understood the urgency of SCOPE 10, but his challenge as chief accountant was to find a way to pay for it. He thanked utility board and Cleveland City Council members for their support of a 5 percent water rate increase that will help to pay back the SRF loan.
CU was so serious about keeping its place in line for SRF financing, that the utility took an unprecedented step of seeking the rate increase prior to the start of City Council budget hearings. The action was deemed necessary because TDEC was in the process of reviewing all TDEC applications, and needed assurance that government jurisdictions and utility districts were capable of repaying the loans.
In CU's case, Webb's budget projections had originally called for a 4.5 percent water rate hike over a four-year period to keep SCOPE 10 afloat. After reviewing the CU application for financing, TDEC recommended hiking the increase to 5 percent. This is the proposed rate Wheeler and Webb took to the utility board and to the City Council.
"I do not ever recall asking for approval for a change in rates outside of the budget process, but in order to keep this request for the loan moving forward, it was necessary to do so," Webb told board members in the recent gathering. "Both the utility board and City Council were receptive to the idea and gave their support to our effort to address inflow and infiltration issues in the wastewater collection system."
In his update, Webb repeated the SRF loan numbers. The funding package has two pieces.
"The first is a $1,826,000 loan with a debt forgiveness amount of $451,022, and the second is an $8,174,000 loan," Webb cited. "Both loans are for a 20-year period at a fixed rate of 1.15 percent."
In an earlier interview with the Cleveland Daily Banner, Webb and Wheeler pointed out the SRF loan should fund the SCOPE 10 project for the next few years.
A letter dated June 28, 2013, to CU from Sherwin N. Smith, SRF program manager, confirmed approval of the funding package, but he also cautioned "... the project must proceed expeditiously."
In his correspondence, Smith said TDEC and the TLDA board members who approved the loan package established the following project schedule:
- Submit complete plans and specifications on or before July 1, 2013.
- Receive bids on or before Sept. 19, 2013.
- Start construction on or before Jan. 23, 2014.
- Complete construction on or before Dec. 5, 2016.
- Initiate operation on or before Dec. 5, 2016.
- Complete start-up services on or before Dec. 19, 2016.
The timeline is the reason Mullinax briefed board members on the "paperwork" and "planning" that CU must complete prior to the start of physical repairs to the wastewater collection system.
Smith's letter pointed out that SRF representatives will keep an eye on CU's work, which is standard TDEC practice for any projects funded through the loan program.
"The SRF Loan Program will monitor the progress of the project until the completion of construction," Smith's correspondence cited. "It is necessary that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the SRF Loan Program be provided with access to the project site and to project records."


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This seems to happen to me every time I paint. I am putting primer on my walls after patching and skim coating. As I roll the primer on, some of it blisters and some of it rolls right off the walls with the roller. At first, after I did one area, I thought maybe I left some dust on the surface and that is why the primer wasn't sticking. But I did another section and made sure that I vacuumed and used a lightly damp sponge over every inch. I again ran into the same problem. I noticed that the area where the primer doesn't stick is where there is joint compound and it feels a little "muddy" (it was not this way before I applied the primer), so now I'm thinking that this is a moisture problem.
Here's what I did: 1) Applied joint compound (final coat) 2) Waited about 4 hours for it to dry 3) Sanded 4) Vacuumed and wiped walls with slightly damp sponge to pick up dust 5) Waited an hour for the walls to dry 6) Applied primer I checked the joint coupound bag - it says wait for it to dry before priming I checked the primer can - it says make sure walls are dry I checked the internet and I mostly see "wait till the walls are dry" or wait overnight. I am suspecting that the joint compound actually needs more time before priming. The primer is Zinsser PrimeCoat2 primer/sealer. If you know what I'm doing wrong, please tell me. |
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Try priming first and then patching over the primer. It could be that the patching itself isn't adhering well to the walls underneath. You also want to be sure the walls are clean and dull before applying primer. |
1) What "speed" of joint-compound did'ja use? 2) What exact primer brand/series? Another possible issue: Faron |
Thank you both for your replies. paintguy - I don't think that's the problem because the joint compound seems to be sticking very well to the walls. It's that the primer is pulling away from the jc. Faron - I used 45 for the top coat (joint compound) and the primer is Zinsser Primecoat2 Primer Sealer. I suspect that your "possible issue" is dead on. I have been trying to roll the primer on "not too thick" and find myself pushing it and spreading it. I tend to go over the same area over and over to "even things out." The peeling actually never happens after the first pass, but I have definitely noticed that if I try to fix a peeling area by going over it again, I only make more of a mess. Your description of the problem and the solution sounds like my answer! Thanks. |
I finished priming a bedroom. It looked fabulous! Then, I noticed a hairline crack in one of the corners where the ceiling and wall met. I picked at it with the corner of a drywall knife. I started to scrape and noticed that the knife could go under the primer and very easily peel away big pieces! I figured this was a problem that needed to be dealt with before applying paint, so I started spot checking the room by gouging the primer with a sharp putty knife and then seeing if I could scrape it off the wall. I noticed that especially over areas where there was joint compound, the primer would peel off very easily. I also noticed that the back of the primer was "dusty." The jc on the wall was now also chalky, but was not that way before I primed. So, now I'm thinking that I did something wrong with the jc, or maybe there was a problem with it or the primer. I went down to the paint store and they told me that I should never have dust under the primer and it will never hold. He told me to scrape all my walls and ceiling and start all over again, this time using an oil-based primer. Then I started wondering, what if this is actually normal for a water-based primer. I have to admit, I never in the past tried slicing and scraping a freshly primed wall before. Today I called the primer manufacturer. They told me that I should have left it alone. They said that the primer never would have peeled on its own and of course it will come off the wall if I stick a putty knife under it! Am I a totally neurotic dunce who is only looking for trouble? Is it, or is it not normal for joint compound to feel more chalky after applying primer and then removing it (maybe no one will know because who the hell picks brand new primer off the wall when it looks good)? Does the primer just form a "skin" over the walls or is it supposed to actually fully bond with the wall? How long does it take for the primer to fully bond to the wall (or cure)? The support guy from Zinsser said that it may take a week, but it has been at least a week since I put the primer on. What are the possible causes of little cracks in the primer almost exclusively in the corners? I am thinking that maybe it was applied too thick since I was using a rather thick brush. |
Yes, paint will crack in corners if it is applied too heavily. Primer will also grip better as it cures, but this doesn't mean that you have to wait until until it cures before you can topcoat. Sometimes in bathrooms or older houses with poor insulation or some other issue, paint drying can take a long time. If it can't dry, then it is not going to bond as quickly. Drywall compound is basically a big pile of compressed dust when sanded, so it is pretty normal for there to be dust on the back of the paint chip if you peel it off. |
Paintguy - I don't want to put words in your mouth, but it looks like you are saying that there is nothing abnormal about the fact that I was able to slide a putty knife under the primer and easily peel away large pieces. If I just left it alone, probably everything would be okay? |
I'm not saying that there isn't a problem. But, it could be that the paint is not cured enough for it to be adhered as well as it should be. Does that make sense? What happens during the curing process (which could take up to a month even in good drying conditions) is that the paint grabs hold better and better the more cured it is. I am certain that if I painted a room, I could peel that paint off an hour later if I wanted to. Now, I realize that your primer has dried a lot longer than that, but if there is some reason the primer is not drying, then the primer could act as if it was recently applied. |
Yeah, I understand what you are saying. The room is a just a regular bedroom - low humidity (in fact lots of forced hot air coming through the heating vents) - so I don't know of any reason why the primer would not dry or cure as it should. The walls look perfectly fine (other than the hairline cracks that I saw in a few places in the corners and the "testing" that I did). So, it's been at least a week - is there any way to know for sure if the primer is adhering as it should? I really feel stupid, because I suspect that there was nothing wrong to begin with and being able to peel the primer off doesn't necessarily prove anything. |
You could take a chip and have it tested, but I know that would be a huge pain. One way to tell for sure if the primer is stuck is to paint over it with your topcoat. Just do a small test area at first. The new paint will put stress on the primer layer, and any primer that is not adhered will probably bubble. |
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gene - I have the same problem only it has been almost 9 months. My primer did not adhere to the jc. I can peel the primer right off. When I questioned this I was told that no one has ever heard of this before and they don't know how to fix it. So you are not alone. |
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Published August, 22 2011
As a municipal corporation of Indianapolis-Marion County, IndyGo must submit its budget to the City-County Council for approval and final adoption. The September 20, 2011 meeting at 5 pm will be open to the public and will be held at the City-County building at 200 E. Market St. Below are the next steps in the IPTC budget process/timeline:
On Thursday, August 18, 2011, IndyGo held a public hearing for the agency's 2012 proposed budget. As in years past, 2012 will be a hard year for public transit in Indianapolis. Rising costs to operate (notably employee healthcare and fuel) paired with falling revenues at the local, state and federal levels will burden the bus service in 2012. The projected IndyGo budget shows revenues $6.4 million short of operating costs.
Revenue assumptions in the 2012 budget contributing to the shortfall:
• One-time shortfall appeal in 2011 not available for 2012 ($1M)
• One-time transfer from capital match fund in 2011 ($2.2M)
• Anticipated Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) shortfall in 2012 ($760k)
• Reduction in State Funding in 2012 ($352k)
• Reduction in special contract guarantees from IUPUI in 2012 ($200k)
• Reduction in Federal Formula Grant Award in 2012 ($352k)
• Fares remain at current levels in 2012
Expenditure assumptions in the 2012 budget:
• Increase in employee benefits – healthcare
• Increase in cost for fuels – projecting $3.18/gal
• Maintaining current service levels for fixed route and paratransit
To balance the budget which the agency is required to do by law, the IndyGo Board of Directors must make some tough decisions. Limited options are currently available to the Board. Possible solutions to balancing the budget include:
Revenue Options:
• Special Tax Levy – IC 36-9-4-49 (insufficient funds) Subject to City County Council Approval
• Levy on Marion County property owners at a rate of $0.02 per $100 of assessed property value
• Fare Increase – fixed route and paratransit services (Further public meetings required per FTA)
• Capital Match Funds (reductions would affect federal grant opportunities)
Expenditure Options:
• Reduction and/or elimination of Fixed Route Service (Further public meetings required per FTA)
• Reduction of paratransit service to minimum of federal ADA mandate (Further public meetings required per FTA)
• Federal ADA paratransit regulation: Must provide paratransit service within ¾ mile of a regular fixed route bus stop
• IndyGo Open Door currently serves all of Marion County
Nearly fifty individuals from the public and community groups attended to give input on the budget and show their support for current IndyGo services; thirty of those fifty attendees gave public comment.
"Transit means jobs. IndyGo riders are using the service to get to work and they pay income taxes with these jobs. If IndyGo service is cut, the city will collect less income tax. Please use every possible option to maintain service. IndyGo needs local dedicated funding now."
"I am a member of the Mobility Advisory Committee (MAC) and am completely dependent on Open Door service. Without the service, I would have no way to get to work and would miss out on other life opportunities. Please find a solution to the shortfall and don't punish the riders."
"I represent the Hoosier Environmental Council. We are a strong supporter of public transit. Public transportation is essential for access to jobs and job creation. Service reductions should be last consideration. Everyone should clearly and strongly express opinions to elected officials on the importance of transportation. Transit service needs to be preserved, improved and grown."
"I can say that losing any public bus service and/or not improving existing service can be potentially devastating. Our company employs upwards of 180 people, 60% of which are blind or visually impaired. With an unemployment rate in the blind community of 70% you can see the importance of good, affordable public transportation. I've watched the hard work and creativity of boards and committees and politicians find ways to keep the Pacers and Colts in town, bring in business, things which we all have benefitted. Let's hope that some hard work and creativity can be applied here to provide Indianapolis and the surrounding counties with first-class public transportation."
"I am an IndyGo rider who holds down a full-time job. I am also and IndyGo rider who is transit dependent since I do not have a vehicle. I understand the economic challenges definitely have impacted IndyGo. I also realize that the board's hands are tied since there are limited options. Please, please, please do not punish the riders by increasing fares or reducing services offered. I feel more pressure MUST be placed on governor, state legislature, city-county council, and the mayor to resolve this budget crisis long-term. As far as the short-term, a special tax levy and capital match funds are the most viable option from the limited options available."
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2012 Budget Process
• August 4, 2011 – Proposed budget introduced to IPTC Board of Directors.
Download 2012 proposed budget.
• August 18, 2011 – Public Hearing – specifically for 2012 budget input.
Download presentation of 2012 budget presentation.
• August 29, 2011 – Final IPTC Board of Directors adoption of budget.
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Portland-based Crystal Schenk is known for detailed, labor-intensive installations. For her first exhibition at Bullseye Gallery, Crystal creates a life-sized stained glass Appalachian-style shanty. Like much of the artist's earlier work, Shelter examines the ever-widening gulf between upper and lower classes. "The gulf between classes is not a new story," explains Schenk. "There have always been those who live in prosperity and those who manage to do without." Shelter reflects on this disparity not as a criticism, but as an examination of the meaning and importance of home. "It is a reminder to me that no matter how humble our dwelling, it is our sanctuary," she says. Shelter is funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
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This exciting initiative is dedicated to identifying and recognizing Maine's best employers. If you think your organization has what it takes to be honored on the tenth annual "Best Places to Work in Maine" list, or if you simply want to learn more about this project, we invite you to explore this website.
The "Best Places to Work in Maine" project is a statewide program managed by Best Companies Group.
2014 "Best Places to Work in Maine"
Best Places to Work in Maine Awards Dinner
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Infographic: Psychology of Holiday Shopping
Tis' the season of giving, and wouldn't it be nice to have Santa's sleigh to navigate the busy malls! According to a new survey, 35 percent of shoppers do whatever they can to avoid crowded stores. This has led to more people shopping online and using their smartphone or tablet to find holiday deals.
Still, there are many who enjoy the holiday hustle and bustle. 23 percent say they love the holiday shopping experience. Check out our new infographic The Psychology of Holiday Shopping to see how your behavior compares.
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