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Spanish austerity's brain drain
4 August 2013 Last updated at 03:10 BST
Scientists in Spain claim the long-term future of the country is being sacrificed, because of what they call "short-sighted" austerity measures.
Research and development in Spain has been cut by around 40% in the past five years.
The Spanish government says the private sector needs to do more, but many scientists are simply leaving Spain and taking their work abroad.
Tom Burridge reports from Madrid.


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i have an old house which has old radiators, which have been painted. there is one radiator in particular, the one in the bathroom, which has the paint pealing and chipped off of it. it looks pretty bad. it doesnt look very easy to strip this paint off, where the radiator stands. What to do? Get a more modern ratiator? Or, find a way of stripping the old one. To repaint it might be problematic, as there seem to be many layers of paint on it in some place, and bare metal in others. appreciate any advice,
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I'd get a stiff wire brush and start by getting rid of all peeling and chipped paint. Then get a can of zip-strip or other paint remover and get the rest of it off. If you have super decorative radiators, you'll need some picks to get the paint out of the patterns. Once clean, paint. Spray painting will probably be easiest and you can get a variety of colors. Tape newspapers up for 4-5ft around the radiator - the spray can travel far and wide. If you want to remove the radiators....when the weather's a bit milder, you can take them to an auto body shop and have them sandblaster. Then you repaint. However, I wouldn't recommend moving them as the old plumbing parts might be firmly in place. Scraping and paint removal would be the approach I'd take. |
thanks very much Kec01 for the information. it is very helpful bob |
You can also use a chipping hammer. Works well, but it sends paint chips everywhere and you have to be careful that you don't "texture" the cast iron. I've stripped several radiators largely using a chipping hammer. Takes awhile, but it works. |
I thank you both for the advice. But, honestly, I was looking for an easier way. This radiator is in the bathroomm, where it is not very easy to get at it, it has a lot of twists and turns on it, making it hard to scrape. Well, I guess i was looking for a miracle. bob |
Silly man, you should know by now that you don't get miracles when it comes to old homes, you only get headaches... Your only other option might be to have it surface blasted, but that is going to be messy as all get out. |
Sand blasting still remains the best method for stripping cast iron radiators. You have to remove the radiator, so plan on doing the job during the summer. |
- Posted by chinacat_sunflower (My Page) on Wed, Jan 30, 08 at 13:21
if it's not just chipping where it gets the most wear, it likely has layers of incompatible finishes on it -depending what it's been painted 'with' over the years (latex, lead-bearing paint, metal enamels) paint chips flying could be a bad thing. I'm just guessing, but there are paint strippers that you cover with a cloth, and they can pull generations of paint off things...good ventilation's critical (you hear a lot of us hinting this is going to be a warm weather project no matter what, yes?) but you'd be able to get the cloth into places you'd have trouble getting a wire brush into. |
I used something called SoyGel to strip layers of paint off my cast iron bathtub. It works pretty well if you leave it on for a couple of hours and then scrape off and wash with soapy water. It's not supposed to be as toxic or dangerous as other strippers (I sure hope it isn't). I love it--it's the best stripper I've found. I don't know if it would be easy getting stuff out of nooks and crannies no matter what method you use, but scraping and using a wire brush would probably do it with the Soygel. It's better than getting paint dust everywhere--you never know if there's lead or not. You can leave the stripper on overnight, covered with plastic so it won't dry out. I order it directly from the manufacturer, Franmar in Illinois. |
- Posted by baremetalbob (My Page) on Tue, Feb 5, 08 at 15:30
You can go to an auto parts store and ask for air craft stripper. This is very strong but does a good job. Just make sure you have plenty of ventilation when you use it. Or if you're energetic, disconnect the radiator, drain the water out and take it to a media blasting service (sandblasting) only they use glass bead or steel grit. It would then look like new when painted. |
I used the wire brush method, and only took of the loose and chipping parts. I would think at some point either someone painted your rad with a flat paint, which actually absorbs moisture, hence the chipping, or... as mentioned, incompatible finishes. I bought a large wire brush, used that for the majority, and then a small wire brush (for paint stripping- a wee bit bigger than a toothbrush) and was able to get in some of those nooks and crannies. I used a black hi heat spray paint, and the black really brought out all the ornate detail. Remember if you do repaint, not to use a metallic - as I understand it, it can seriously cut down on the heat output. |
- Posted by blueberry22 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 08 at 23:21
I have had good luck using a power washer to get my radiators cleaned up. On the highest level the water blasts the paint away. You do have to disconnect and bring it outside in the summer but its cheap and relatively fast. |
- Posted by mightyanvil (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 08 at 17:39
I was in a house yesterday with large old radiators painted silver. There might not have been enough aluminum in the paint to make much of a difference but the more aluminum in it, the less the surface of the radiator can radiate infrared energy to objects in the room. Otherwise, infrared radiation is unaffected by paint color. |
- Posted by badgerboilermn (My Page) on Thu, Dec 6, 12 at 8:13
Many old radiators were painted with lead based paint (the silver ones comes to mind) and radiators will get hotter if painted with metal or metal fleck paints. This is not a good thing since the temperature is rising because the surface is reflecting heat back into the radiator instead of sending it to the coldest surface beyond. Sand blasting is best. Oil based primer and paint in any non-metallic color. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cast iron radiators
Alkyd paint actually improves the efficiency of cast iron radiators. Paint has a higher emissivity than bare iron. |
OP is from '08. Anyway, I would suggest purchasing a radiator cover. |
- Posted by lazypup (email@example.com) on Sat, Dec 8, 12 at 10:10
Be very careful with using paint strippers. Those cast iron radiators are individual sections all held together by through bolts and there is a gasket between the sections. Some paint strippers will not only remove the paint, they will also disolve the gaskets. |
Well, it depends on the final finish level you are comfortable with. Radiators by their nature collect all manner of dust and dirt. We just accept this and clean them once in awhile. They look (and are) utilitarian. In this case you can buy a wire brush attachment for a drill and take off all of the loose paint. Wipe down with paint thinner or other solvent, and use a can or two of spray paint. If you run a really clean household, then yeah, you'll have to remove them and have them sandblasted and then powder coated. The powder coating will produce a finish that will be beautiful, long lasting, and much easier to keep looking clean-as-new. The spray can method will dull quickly over time. |
Generally,what does it cost to have them blasted? |
When we did our raditors 5-6 years ago, a local stripping company charged $20 per section to blast and repaint. Call around your area to find a company that does this. If they're not familiar with it, keep calling till you find someone who is. |
- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Fri, Jan 11, 13 at 10:05
Don't work on an old radiator that is under pressure; it doesn't take much to cause the connection to break. In fact it's best to drain the system. Lead paint would not reduce the infra red radiation from the surface of the radiator but paint with a very high aluminum content might. |
Here in Connecticut there's a company that will pick them up, sandblast them and powder coat them. I had the ones in my kitchen done and they are BEAUTIFUL! |
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OK Im new to saltwater, but i thought i new enough to no that snails keep there shells, so what happened? I came home yesterday to find one of my Nassarius Snails climbing the back wall of the tank with no shell . He was doing it like nothing was wrong. I think i found his shell in front of the rock, shortly there after I watched him start to burry himself in the sand Just like normal. So any takes on what happened. He is still alive today but in my quarentien tank, I moved him and the shell yesterday. Is this normal? will it go into another shell like a hermit. My levels are all normal except my calcium which is about 380. Thanks all
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Reefing off and on since '92
BigJay's Oceanic 90g bowfront chronicle
See my pyrex products and target feeders here
consider the source of the information you receive.
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Reefing off and on since '92
BigJay's Oceanic 90g bowfront chronicle
See my pyrex products and target feeders here
consider the source of the information you receive.
I just tried to get pics but they didnt come out very well sorry. The snail is doing good, Like i said its in the quar. tank Climbing the walls like nothing happened. I done expect it will make it but Im giving it a fighting chance, (nothing in there to bother or eat it) Is it possibile for it to regrow a shell over time? Im still working on building up the calcium levels, I cant seem to get them up, Ill keep trying to get a decent pic to post, It has to be feeling weird with out that shell LOL
I've never heard of this one. Interesting.
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I'm 80% certain a snail cannot live without its shell. If it can...it wouldn't be living long. Slugs and snails are different. A snails "skin" or mantle is attached to the shell which houses it's visceral mass (vital organs). A snail can repair a shell, but can't regenerate a whole new one. You probably have a stomatella (like Dentoid said) or you now have a dead snail. A nudibranch is highly unlikely, but possible I guess.
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So I worked late last night, and got out around 2:30AM.
It had been a long day/night so I decided to stop by the 24 hour grocery store in the area to grab a 6 pack of beer to drink once I got home.
This grocery store is in a wealthy suburb, a really "boring nice area" where nothing ever happens. Of course....
At the grocery store, I found out that the state doesnt allow sales of alcohol between 2AM and 7AM to my minor annoyance and headed back out to my car.
I wasnt parked anywhere odd, near the door under a light. As I walked to my car another car pulled up next to it in the next logical spot and thee people got out, one lady who proceeded into the store, and two men, one skinny, about 5'8" and another probably 6'4" and 300lb+. Now I'm not a small guy, I'm 6' about 230 and very broad across the shoulders. I ride my bike, hike and run for exercise so I'm what I would consider pretty fit. I could stand to lose about 10lbs, but not much more than that. The big guy was big enough that he made me feel tiny, so thats saying something.
I kept walking not thinking too much of it, until I got right by my car and the big guy made what looked like a move to hug my middle.
I straight armed him at the shoulders to stop him and slipped around him putting his friend on the other side of him from me.
I backed up about 4 or 5 steps and held both hands flat out out saying "Woah there, whats that all about"
The small guy started talking fast about how his buddy was drunk, and acting like an a$$, how its his 21st birthday and they were taking him home.
The big guy got his balance back (at this point it made sense that he was drunk as a skunk) and started to advance on me getting obviously agitated saying "Hey, why did you shove me!?!"
I backed up a few more steps turning sideways and checking my 6 (it was clear, the three of us where the only ones within 50 yards). I placed my left hand out infront of myself and braced my footing. My right hand I put behind my body and just outside my rear pocket where my Kel-Tec 380 was. I faced both of them and in a calm loud voice stated "I don't want to have any trouble here with us"
At this point the skinny guy stepped infront of his friend and started pushing him back saying "You dont want this, your drunk and acting like an a$$, leave this guy alone, we're just going in the store, leave this guy alone" etc etc etc.
Overall it didnt get bad, but it certainly had the potential, the things I learned from this were primarily
1. Carry all the time (already known, but certainly driven home)
2. Keep the SA up, I didnt realize the big guy was drunk, until after he lunged at me. I reacted quickly to that, or it could have gone down him right there.
3. Keep your distance, I never should have let the guys get within a range where the big guy could come at me in the first place, but I didnt want to be too obvious that I was watching them and wanted to avoid them as I walked through the lot.
4. If its after 2AM dont bother trying to get beer as in Michigan they can't sell it to you anyways.
Any other lessons I should take away from this? How would you have handled it?
I also remember myself thinking "Man I wish I had the 45" as my hand hovered by the 380


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The Berthoud Farmers Market begins its 2009 season Thursday, June 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Railroad Park in downtown Berthoud. The market features fresh and prepared vegetables, meats, wines, honey and coffee. Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer home lawn and garden questions.
The market runs on Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 1 to 4 p.m. through October 1. Vendor and visitor information is available online at www.BerthoudMainStreet.org or by contacting Eric Boyd at email@example.com.
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Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten: A Monumental Performance by Two Bass Gods at the State Theatre
Posted by Alexandra Voigt on 03/28 at 10:25 AM
"Wow. That's all I have to say…wow."
This pretty much sums up every snippet of conversation and chitchat in the women's bathroom, last Tuesday night, directly following Victor Wooten's performance. And, I must admit, "wow" is the only word, among "whoa" and "oh my god," that could occasionally escape my seemingly frozen mouth, jaw blatantly dropped, hanging open.
Now, I knew of Victor Wooten's amazing talent from word of my voice teacher, but this talent is something unique to be treasured, something to be shared for others to witness.
The State Theatre hosted a near-sold out show for two bass legends and their accompaniment: The Victor Wooten Band and The Stanley Clarke Band. Practically all of the 571 available seats were occupied, and all eyes were taking in the four musicians on stage. Playing with Victor were two of his older brothers and Derico Watson. Regi Wooten, a.k.a "Mr. Teacher" as Victor says, grooves on the electric guitar and Joseph Wooten flickers his fingers up and down the keyboard in a stellar fashion. Joseph, a collaborator in writing some of the band's songs, is also the keyboardist of 17 years for The Steve Miller Band. Watson played the drums and, as Victor pointed out to all drummers in the audience, Watson only uses one kick drum.
In between playing his electric bass guitar, Victor cracked several jokes in and out of song. "I'm feeling pretty good because I get to stand on the same stage as the great Stanley Clarke." A slight pause, the audience rightfully agrees, and then Victor jokingly adds, "and you don't." The audience laughed and the band moved into the uplifting, storytelling song, "I saw God the other day," catchy enough to chant all day and to reminisce Victor's poppin' bass solo thrown in the middle.
The insurmountable talent that these musicians possess continued throughout their set. Regi broke out into a crazy fast jam that briefly morphs into 1960s blues classic "Mustang Sally" until Regi looks up and laughs, "just kidding." Progressing into their own mashed-up covers of The Ohio Players' "Rollercoaster" and Jackson 5's "I want you back," Victor yelled, "can we make it funky just a little bit?" I, having to refrain from shouting a "hell yeah!," am obviously the overly excited student hanging off her seat, surrounded by an experienced, primarily middle-aged crowd. Yet, each band member is noticeably ready to get the packed theatre 'a movin' as Regi and Victor throw in a spontaneous synchronized side-step dance number.
Victor made playing look unbelievably easy—hands are plucking, slapping and jumping all over the neck of his bass—sometimes each hand in opposite directions. His fingers were in such constant, rapid motion that the actual sound of the bass's notes leaving the amplifiers is delayed several milliseconds before it reaches our ears.
During his performance, Victor mentioned his mother asking him, 'how will a bass player help the world?' And so began Victor's audio book, "The Music Lesson," which chronicles Victor's own spiritual search for growth through music in hopes of inspiring others. Breaking from Victor's mind-boggling playing, Joseph played a keyboard solo so soulful and smooth, the rhythm flows like a ribbon. Yet, his solo then makes a turn and torches our ears, emanating a fierce, electric embodied sound.
Following the soothing song, "The Lesson" and the heavy and hypnotic "Holly Baba," Joseph led the three into Kool & the Gang's funky "Ladies Night." This last jam signified the end of the set and Victor counted down from 11 his last time, prepping the audience for the final bang. Everyone then rose for a well-deserved standing ovation, smiles visible for miles.
*30 minute Intermission*
As if trying to define Victor Wooten's musical talent wasn't impossible enough, Stanley Clarke has another generation of finesse and expertise added on. A legend and king of jazz-fusion music, Clarke has been a reputable bassist since the 1970s. He's too brilliant to reiterate in words.
Within seconds I was literally mystified by Clarke's limitless talent on the upright bass. His fingers, easily as swift as the drummer's tenacious velocity, were only just warming up. Ruslan Sirota, the extraordinary, energetic keyboardist and pianist from Ukraine, captured his audience's eye instantly with his intriguing facial expressions and his ferocious playing.
Shifting into a new groove, Clarke told us he is more an "instrumentalist rather than a lyricist." However, some years ago, his teenage daughter experienced a breakup and he decided to write a song for her. He called it, "Here's why tears dry: because they evaporate." Hauntingly good and unmistakably groovy, Clarke's daughter's break-up song was melodious and similar to that of an emotional soap opera tune—purposely comical and compelling.
As Clarke delved into a solo on his upright bass, the notes sounded like the pitter-pattering of crab's legs climbing up and down the spine of the instrument—a tone both mellow and bold. This is the definition of slappin' a bass. His eyes were constantly shut, with a whole-body emotion thrust into playing the entire mass of the large instrument. Clarke is nearing the age of 60 and is a beaming sight to see.
Enamored with John Coltrane, Clarke said he wrote a song in 1974 called, "Song of John" and so decided to share the remarkable tune for us. The upright bass sounded like rain alongside drummer, Ronald Bruner, Jr.'s dancing cymbals and hi-hats. Throughout the song, the energy peaked at a record high: Clarke's hands and arms moved in complete circles over his upright, and simultaneously he and Sirota throw funny faces at each other during the intensity.
Sirota's style of playing keyboard was beyond entertaining. All night, and especially during his solos, his mouth was constantly open in awe, as if laughing at the wonderful music; eyes also completely closed. I'm positive my mouth is just as wide as his.
Stanley Clarke's usual jazz pianist, Hiromi, was not present for the evening, but this did not burden any of the musicians.
There is one aspect of the Stanley Clarke Band performance, however, that I just cannot grasp. The electric guitar player showed very little emotion throughout the set, that it almost seemed like he did not wish to be there. You must imagine how weird that sounds; it's still baffling to me! The man was a fantastic guitarist, playing beautiful, emotional measures during his solos, but his face was expressionless. Perhaps it was nerves?
The rich sounding jazz song, "School Days" was on next. Clarke was now on his electric bass guitar—seemingly easier for him to shred on, indicating more bewilderment on its way. Bruner Jr. and Clarke battled each other on their instruments: Bruner Jr. whipping out eclectic, meticulous beats and sounds with the drum set and Clarke slappin' a new rhythm every ten seconds on his bass.
Reeling in the night, Clarke finished up and switches to his upright bass, concluding a phenomenal concert. Following suit, we all stand to celebrate history's finest.
Author: Alexandra Voigt
Bio: [Alex] is currently a senior double majoring in Print Journalism and International Studies with a double minor in Music Technology and French. As random as all that may seem, Alex's true passion lies within the art of music and the countless characteristics of rock and roll. Growing up to everything classic rock, she indulges in Led Zeppelin, The Doors, CCR, The Animals, Neil Young up through 90s grunge and today's indie/folk rock and electro beats like: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Spoon, The Black Keys, TV on the Radio and Bassnectar!, (don't turn away, that is only a taste of the list). Alex also loves using music programs like Logic Pro to mix, modulate and place different effects on songs, which is why electronic/techno and dubstep play an essential factor in her everyday life.
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Tips to Beat the Holiday Blues
By Tamara Knapp-Grosz, Ph.D., and Don Musick, MA, CACII, CCS
Students often mention that they wish the holiday season was already over
and done with. They also report high levels of stress related to
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Considering the amount of
travel and expenses involved, anxiety at this time of year is not uncommon.
There are also those who do not have a family to visit. Others do have a
family, but do not have the money to travel and buy gifts. Unfortunately,
some do not want to visit their relatives or have to choose which set of
relatives with whom they will spend time.
Television is constantly selling an image of the perfect time for presents,
relationships, and food. Don't buy it. During the holidays, we tend to view
everyone else as having more fun than we are. The truth is, the holidays are
not perfect for anyone. If a significant other was a pain in the neck in
October, that person will still be a pain in the neck in December. Recognize
that it is a tough time of the year and there will be stress. We need to
know what to expect and realize that our feelings are OK.
Don't take on tasks that you don't really want to do. If you like to
entertain friends, but can't afford the food, host a potluck supper. Let
some things slide. Your family or friends will survive if your house or
apartment is dusty. Also, don't deprive yourself of food, which has symbolic
meaning during the holidays. This does not mean to stuff yourself; eat a
low-calorie snack a half hour before a big meal. It is also important to
take time out to do something you enjoy, like jogging, reading or renting
your favorite movie to watch alone.
Instead of stressing over buying expensive gifts, you might write to your
favorite relatives, letting them know your feelings. You can also give live
plants, which cost considerably less than items such as a DVD player, video
games, jewelry, etc. Some also choose to volunteer at nursing homes or
homeless shelters.
The following are some tips to combat holiday stress.
- Reconnect or establish support systems.
- Take part in fun and laughter.
- Allow yourself to grieve if needed.
- Create new traditions or restart old ones.
- Make an "I'm thankful for ?" list
- Practice good health habits.
- Accept what you cannot change.
- Let yourself play.
- Don't over-plan.
- Be patient and tolerant of self and others.
- Schedule private time.
- Continue the holiday spirit after the holidays.
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Here is a link that might be useful: New Finish for Premium Kitchens
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Ordering a full set of Whirlpool right now (great discount due to a son that works there!). They sell both the black and the white appliances with the stainless accents now. They don't do much for me (i like the white better than the black). I am going with their stainless collection. |
The fridge in the article kind of looks like a smiley face with one eye, but I think the finish is gorgeous. Nice to see something new. |
- Posted by northcarolina (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 10:23
I doubt these finishes will supplant stainless, but maybe this means that people will be able to choose appliance color based on what looks best in their kitchen rather than what is "expected" or "upscale" enough. |
>>... from the HGTV-era onward, the most popular kitchens have combined granite countertops along with stainless steel appliances. Go to any home improvement store and you'll be sure to see rows upon rows of fridges and dishwashers with stainless steel and stainless-style exteriors<< "Damn them!" screamed the Revival Preacher. "Damn them to hell! The unholy havoc these demon-spawn appliance creatures will cause after the work HGTV has done to standardize the Homes of Amer-ika!!" He muttered, pacing, ranting, "Send me $50 and we'll wipe them from the face. Of. THe. URTH!!!! They will not undermine the Ahmer-ikan kitchens!" That said, I like 'em. But I usually seem to buck the trend. [LOL] P.S. Sorry. Couldn't resist the HGTV thing. |
Whirlpool + Premium = Oxymoron. |
- Posted by powermuffin (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 10:30
Thank goodness, something actually nice looking. Diane |
They're white ( nice) with a non-plastic handle (nice) but they still have that awful black side panels. I should start my own appliance company to produce: Why do these not exist (at a Home Depot price-point)? |
I like them. I have a white fridge(now in my garage), but the one thing I HATED about it was how awfully dirty and gross the handles got. This solves that issue and looks nice. Wouldn't go in my kitchen, but it looks beautiful in the one shown. |
Wonder how that fridge would look with ORB handles instead of stainless? |
For everybody with stainless appliances, I'd like to apologize. I'm sorry I went and bought stainless appliances and caused them to go out of style. |
- Posted by EngineerChic (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 11:14
Meh ... I guess if I wanted to buy appliances all from one manufacturer this might be attractive. But I'd rather pick them by what works best for me and my budget. But that's why I have a Bertazzoni range (in stainless, cheaper than white) and no other Bertazzoni appliances. LG was making a white, glassy looking fridge years ago but it still had icky handles. I almost wonder why there isn't a market for after-market handles? Seems like a logical thing to offer, and would customize a kitchen really nicely. |
Since these have stainless handles, I think you could mix them with stainless appliances. I think they are pretty. I bet they're easier to keep clean that the sort of textured white fridge I used to have. But I'm not an appliance color snob; I even like those turquoise or pink retro aplliances. CEFReeman and Dando - LOL! |
- Posted by pricklypearcactus (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 14:02
I like them, though I won't buy them for the kitchen I have in mind. EngineerChic, I've been thinking the exact same thing. I would LOVE to purchase my choice of handles to go with whatever appliance functionally works for me. Or even if a manufacturer offered a choice of handles (if the finish differences are an issue). I bought the fridge that worked for me, but to this day, I dislike the handles and wish I could put something like what my dishwasher has on it. |
JennAir came out with a glossy white fridge with stainless accents (and white side panels) about 5 years ago. |
Here is a link that might be useful: JA Floating Glass refrigerator
They discontinued those handles on the JA. Now they have white cruddy bow handles and you can't change them out for the rod handles even though JA still offers them. Or that's the word from customer service. I even tried hanging up and calling back in an attempt to get the answer I wanted. But alas, Megan answered again :-) Drat! |
"1. all-white appliances that 2. have a smooth, non-leathered surface, and that " And will be a real PITA to keep clean, especially if you have kids. |
No, brickeye! :-) That would be so much **easier** to keep clean than trying to remove dirt out of the little pores in that textured surface! |
- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 15:30
maybe harvest gold was born out of necessity since all the handles on the white fridges will turn that color eventually.... Back in "the day" didn't the white appliances have stainless handles?? I'm talking the 50's or 60's... I like stainless, it is a non-color to me. It is "clear" in my eye. Well, hey, my fridge door IS clear, lol. Never have had any issue with cleaning ss, but I will admit, I was in a house with 2 little ones (who can't even really reach the fridge so I don't think we can blame them) and it was the grossest thing I have ever seen or, yes, touched ewww. Well, at least I think it was stainless. (why are you reading this and not preparing for Julia's 100th birthday dinner that you are supposed to be sharing tonight?) |
- Posted by ghostlyvision (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 16:02
How about handles/knobs of bakelite (or other durable material) in a choice of colors and styles? |
I want to see more colored appliances like red, blue, green or even ORB. Washers and dryers are doing this. Bring some fun into the kitchen! I just bought SS appliances. I'm sure they'll go out of style right about the time oak comes back in style (which I just painted by oak cabinets) |
I think my mom's circa 1960 fridge had a chrome handle, and my aunt and uncle's circa 1950 fridge had stainless. Maybe chrome. It was silver and shiny and I only saw it once a year. How is white ice different from white? (ignoring the handle material for the moment). I couldn't tell from the picture. |
I like it. I clad my panel-ready fridge in copper, but I used stainless handles. I think stainless handles go with nearly anything. |
I was wondering the same thing about the handles. I mean, if you 'broke' a handle wouldn't you be able to order one to replace it? Then why couldn't a person order a set of stainless handles and replace the white ones? Yes, you should be able to swap upon order but in lieu of that.... |
Well, they ain't cheap, for one thing. I wound up finding them on eBay for relatively small money, but from the factory I think they were ~$100/handle! |
I like them but think they look "busy". I like the way stainless looks but hate the fingerprints & the fact that it's everywhere. On a side note- my mom has a 45-year old black & white formica custom kitchen that originally had stainless appliances (cooktop, wall oven, dw & 'frige). Surprisingly the kitchen still looks amazing although the original appliance are long gone. |
- Posted by gaonmymind (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 23:47
Hasn't Ikea had "white Ice" for a few years? |
- Posted by gaonmymind (My Page) on Wed, Aug 15, 12 at 23:49
And if memory serves Whirlpool makes the Ikea Appliances. |
Samsung makes a "white pearl" finish that is similar to the Ikea/Whirlpool white finish. The doors are glossy and slick, and so are the handles. The sides are still pebbl-y (sigh). I just had my new Samsung fridge delivered today, in white pearl, and I admit I hugged it. I hadn't realized the difference in visual open-ness that would result from going from a black full depth fridge to a white counter depth. It's really striking and inspired a small moment of kitchen silliness. |
I like the look....but I am still longing for some manufactuer to bring back the "off-white" (bisque) color again....and fast! I am planning my kitchen and the appliance color is driving me crazy! |
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The sisters who live in hope for their brothers' return
THESE two women are united by the agony of not knowing where their brothers are this Christmas.
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How To Fix A Leaking Shower
A leaking shower cubicle, if left unchecked, will cause extensive damage to your house and to your bank balance. Leaking shower cubicles can also damage your health because they lead to a build up of mould and mildew. The expensive damage caused by the leak can migrate via ceilings and walls to other rooms in the house. For all of these reasons, it is important to know how to spot a leak and how to tackle it on time.
What Causes A Shower Cubicle Leak?
Shower leaks are most commonly caused by the following problems: incorrect shower tray or shower door installation; worn out caulking or sealant; and broken tiles. As well as spotting a pool of water spread across your floor, a leaking shower can also be detected by the appearance of discolouration on the bathroom walls or on the ceiling of the room below the shower.
Leaking Tray
When a shower tray is installed it should be fixed to the tiles and not to the wall. If your shower tray is installed incorrectly this could be causing a leak behind the shower tray. To fix this, you will need to remove the tiles, treat the wall for dampness, retile the wall and reinstall the tray so that is attached to the tiles. Before you go ripping up your shower tray however, make sure that it isn't a simple sealant issue.
Silicone sealant is used to join the shower tray to the tiles. After a few years this sealant can wear away or loosen. If you need to replace the sealant, use a razor or a scraper to remove old sealant. Put masking tape over the drain so that the scrapings don't go down the drain. When you have finished removing the old sealant, clean and dry the tiles. Apply the new sealant so that it is approximately 10mm thick when applied.
Leaking Door
Sometimes water can leak through your shower door or around the door frame. A leaking shower door is generally caused by faulty seals. Check the rubber or vinyl seals on the door to see if they have come loose. If they are old, you may need to replace them. If your shower door is on tracks, clean the tracks with an old toothbrush and check that there are no gaps through which the water can escape.
If the leak is still persisting, check the area between the door frame and the tiles. Water can seep through cracked tiles and worn out grout. If you notice any broken tiles or old grout you should replace them.
Still Leaking?
If your shower cubicle is still leaking, it may be an issue with the pipes. If this is the case you will need to call in a professional plumber.
Leaking Shower Head
While you are studying your shower cubicle for leaks, you might as well take the opportunity to fix that dripping shower head. First, use a wrench to unscrew the shower head from the pipe. Take the rubber gasket out of the shower head (the gasket is a small black rubber ring). If the gasket leaves black residue on your fingers when you touch it, then it needs to be replaced. Put a new gasket in to the shower head and wrap some plumbing tape around the threads of the pipe. Use the wrench to tighten the shower head back on to the pipe but don't over-tighten it. If the shower head still drips you need to use the wrench to tighten it further.
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My 4000 sq.ft. backyard is all covered with different kind of weeds which I wanted to get rid off quick and plant bermuda grass, trees, and flower beds. Question - what is the quickest way to get rid of the weeds for good? And after weeds are gone, what is the best way to prepare the soil to grow good plants? I badly need help. I am new to gardening and I wanted to have a nice backyard without having to spend money for landscapers. |
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Pictures of the weeds plus your location and zone would be immensely helpful. Different types of weeds take different treatments in different locals. Also, a soil test at your local extension office must be done before you can realistically know what to do for the soil. hortster |
Many "weeds" are wild flowers. The quickest way to "eliminate: these "weeds" is to spray a plant poison, but that is also the least environmentally friendly way to do that. Tilling can work and that also works to allow you to amend the soil as a start toward a good, healthy soil. However, as hortster stated starting with a good, reliable soil test, so you know your soils pH (and what to do to correct that) is as well as the nutrients in the soil and the balance of those nutrients. These simple soil tests might also be of some help. 1) Soil test for organic matter. From that soil sample put enough of the rest to make a 4 inch level in a clear 1 quart jar, with a tight fitting lid. Fill that jar with water and replace the lid, tightly. Shake the jar vigorously and then let it stand for 24 hours. Your soil will settle out according to soil particle size and weight. For example, a good loam will have about 1-3/4 inch (about 45%) of sand on the bottom. about 1 inch (about 25%) of silt next, about 1 inch (25%) of clay above that, and about 1/4 inch (about 5%) of organic matter on the top. 2) Drainage. Dig a hole 1 foot square and 1 foot deep and fill that with water. After that water drains away refill the hole with more water and time how long it takes that to drain away. Anything less than 2 hours and your soil drains' too quickly and needs more organic matter to slow that drainage down. Anything over 6 hours and the soil drains too slowly and needs lots of organic matter to speed it up. 3) Tilth. Take a handful of your slightly damp soil and squeeze it tightly. When the pressure is released the soil should hold together in that clump, but when poked with a finger that clump should fall apart. 4) Smell. What does your soil smell like? A pleasant, rich earthy odor? Putrid, offensive, repugnant odor? The more organic matter in your soil the more active the soil bacteria will be and the nicer your soil will smell. 5) Life. How many earthworms per shovel full were there? 5 or more indicates a pretty healthy soil. Fewer than 5, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, indicates a soil that is not healthy. |
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Hand pull the weeds before they seed. That will help eliminate them for next year. Once they seed, they'll be back! Also know what you are dealing with. Some are perennial and will come back yearly from their roots. Some spread by suckering up from roots. You definitely need Round-up or one of it's competitors for those! Good luck with your adventure! Suzi |
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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City shipped yesterday and was panned by critics across the board. Today, its developer, Slant Six Games, has announced the studio's next project, Strata Scavenger.
Revealed via a sparse product page on the studio's website, Slant Six said it expects to ship Strata Scavenger in 2013. Details are thin concerning the project, but a poster for the game (at right) depicts a space ship hovering above thick smoke and bright lightning. Platforms were not announced.
Strata Scavenger will be Slant Six's first original intellectual property. Prior to developing Resident Evil: Raccoon City, the developer built the SOCOM games SOCOM: Tactical Strike (2007 PSP), SOCOM: Confrontation (2008 PS3), and SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 (2010 PSP).
For more on Slant Six's most recent effort, check out GameSpot's review of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.


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Wake Up and Smell the Fingers
By Dan Bucatinsky
Illustration by Gracia Lam
I'm in my five-year-old daughter Eliza's bathroom rinsing her toothbrush when I hear her chirp from behind me on the toilet.
Even now, I'm oddly caught off guard sometimes by the title "Daddy," as though I'm suddenly looking down at a new suit I don't ever remember putting on. But I like it. It fits me. Makes me look thinsy.
"Yes, monkey?" I reply, distractedly.
She holds her fingers up to my face. Then come three tiny words. Oh, how those words repeat in my head, over and over again, echoing in slow motion: "Smell… my… fingers…" Nothing good ever comes after those words.
I flash to where her fingers may have been. A field of lavender would be my first choice. But that's not likely at this late hour. Any chance it's the perfume counter at Bloomingdale's? No. She doesn't have her driver's license yet. She's five, remember? My brain is losing its desperate battle to steer away from the more likely candidates.
On the one hand, I don't want her to feel any embarrassment or guilt. Her body is her temple. It's all beautiful. And my love for it, and her, is unconditional. On the other hand? Smell your own damn fingers, kid. What about me looks like I'd like to smell your fingers? Tell me now so I can change it immediately and no one ever makes this mistake again.
But there's no time to get into all that. I find myself obliging. I hold her adorable, glitter-nail-polished fingers to my face and I smell. There's definitely something there. Some smell. What is that? Is it ass? Could be.
"What is that, darling?" I ask, trying to hide my anxiety, although my voice is starting to climb north.
Eliza giggles. "It's my tushy, Daddy." OK. Not great news. In fact, I feel light-headed. But it's not her fault. Maybe she hasn't mastered the finer points of the bum wipe. We're in the early days of this particular skill set, even though she is five.
"Darling, we don't touch our bum-bums, OK? Did the toilet paper slip? That happens, sweetie, but with practice--"
"No, Daddy," she says with a conspiratorial grin. "It's my front tushy."
I don't know what happens next because I've blacked out. The room is spinning. All I can think is How? How the hell did I end up here, in this particular conversation, with this little girl, holding these particular fingers up to this face? I can't seem to remember the series of events that led to this moment. Any of them. It is the same sensation I have after plowing through four bowls of cereal while watching The Biggest Loser.
Even though it feels like I was somehow propelled through time and space and then plopped unceremoniously in this moment, in this bathroom, with this funky-fingered cherub smiling up at me, I know it happened in real time. Evolving into the man I've become: the son, the husband, the "Daddy." It was life, happening one terrifying moment at a time, the result of big decisions and small ones, some easy and some daunting as hell.
I guess the Big Bang would have to have been around the filming of Under the Tuscan Sun. I had two and a half minutes of screen time with Diane Lane, which thankfully took six weeks to shoot in a beautiful countryside in Tuscany. I had become quite close with the director, Audrey Wells, who was there with her two-year-old daughter. She spied me playing with little Tatiana and asked if I'd ever thought about having kids. The answer, of course, was yes. I had. But my boyfriend had mixed feelings. Don and I always managed to come up with perfectly good reasons why we shouldn't have kids. Audrey, though, proceeded to give me an impassioned speech about "discovering the father in one another," which really got to me. I remember calling Don from a pay phone and yelling, "I want to discover the father in--" Click. The line went dead as I ran out of minutes on my calling card.


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I have 3 glass canisters on my counter. One has real looking fake lemons, one has dark red dried chili peppers, and one has dry split peas. The lemon and chili peppers are doing great, but with the sunlight streaming in, the dry peas fade quickly to an anemic light tan. I'd like to replace the peas with something else vibrant, maybe green, that won't have to be replenished. What decorative/colorful dry goods do you like to use? |
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Jelly beans! They might fade too. And they tend to disappear for some reason. But Jelly Belly has several good shades of green. |
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what about dehydrated fruits? Kiwis come to mind for a vibrant green color. Spinach noodles? Bay leaves? Or other dry herbs or spices |
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Great ideas :) Found some dried kiwi, looks pretty. I think I may go with it! |
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I know it might be pointless, but a cut worm severed my new tomato plant. While the other 2 looked great, this one just looked sad and wilty, when I tried to take a look it had been severed. I quickly put it in a glass filled with water and within 24 hrs it totally perked up without a root system. How do I grow a new root system on this plant or is it pointless? |
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- Posted by bonniepunch USDAz4 AgCanz5a (My Page) on Tue, May 29, 07 at 9:44
It's possible that it will root. Those little white bumps that form along the tomato stem are called adventitious root nodes - that means that were the tomato stem in contact with the ground, they would develop roots (the tomato is a vine after all, and vines can root at many points along its length. Keep the tomato top in some water for now, and as soon as you have roots that are about 1mm long, plant it back into soil, and water it well for several days. If you are successful, the plant will be delayed in tomato production because it had to pause in its growing to form a new root system. How big was your tomato plant? Cutworms usually go for smaller plants. Are you sure it wasn't a rabbit or some other larger pest? If you do have cutworms, it'll be a good idea to make some collars to protect your plants. You can use a toilet paper or paper towel tube, or a cheap disposable plastic drinking glass with the bottom cut out (the paper tubes will degrade and don't add to the trash you throw out, but they may not last long enough). Push it an inch or two into the soil and it will greatly reduce the number of chomped stems. BP |
Thanks for writing back so soon! The plant is a fair size as I bought it already partially grown from a green house. All the other plants have now been protected with a collar. It looks happy enough right now, and I'm stubborn enough not to give up on it. It wasn't a flush severing of the roots which is probably why it's taking on water so well, and it's in full sun. Is there anything else I can do to encourage root growth such as taking off some of the leaves on the bottom? Or what about putting some plant food in the water? Any other info would be helpful. |
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I wouldn't put plant food in the water, but I would remove some of the lower leaves. It won't encourage root formation, but it will reduce the load on the plant - it's not as able to take up water right now as it was before so not having to support all the leaves will help it. Be sure to remove it from the water and plant it right away when you see roots forming - roots that form in water are quite different then roots that form in soil. It will just have to grow new soil roots and be delayed even further if you leave it too long in the water. About a week after you have planted it you can fertilize it. It may still not root in time to save it, but it's certainly worth the try. I would recommend you do a Google Image Search on cutworms so you know exactly what they look like, then go out and search over your remaining plants for anything that looks like that and squish it (or drop it into a can of soapy water if squishing isn't your cup of tea). You can sift through the top layer of soil for them and remove them. You can also treat with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) - it's safe to use around children and pets - it's a bacteria that's lethal to larvae (any good nursery should have it, but places like Home Depot aren't likely to know what you're talking about). And unless you're positive it was a cutworm, keep an eye out for bunnies or squirrels - my squirrels will chomp through tomato plants so I have to cover them with netting. BP |
My dog would be delighted if they actually came down to visit my backyard, so no it's not squirrels. Do you know how long it should take before I start seeing any root buds? I already have a fencing around my garden. |
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The President's low opinion-poll ratings, coupled with his recent string
of setbacks, threaten a period of presidential impotence not unlike the
last two years of President Woodrow Wilson's second term. Then the United
States had no threatening foreign enemies. Today we are in the middle of
a worldwide military and ideological war against radical Islam.
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world socialists confidently expected to eliminate wars for all time by
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the League of Nations would be unable to enforce its resolutions.
Most importantly, then as today, Americans were war weary. Wilson had
been re-elected in 1916 on the slogan, "He kept us out of war," referring
to our refusal to become involved in Europe's World War I quarrels, which
had started two years earlier.
Progressive-socialists, led by John Dewey, had supported our involvement
in 1917. But, in a parallel to liberals' protests today against the Iraq
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Red's Info...
I am already neutered and housetrained.
Red came to us from another rescue who was a little over crowded back in March. He has a great personality and while a little on the shy side, this boy will make a family a wonderful companion. Red is sweet,loving and adorable. Please help us give Red what he really needs and wants and that is a home of his own.
Other Pets at Gainesville Rabbit Rescue
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Red, a Williston Netherland Dwarf was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Netherland Dwarf for sale in Williston, or seeking a Netherland Dwarf from a breeder in Williston.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Williston already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Williston breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Netherland Dwarf breeders who help with Netherland Dwarf rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Williston paves the way for another one to be saved.


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08/07/2013 (De 18:00 a 19:30 h)
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