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Why Does My Electrical Outlet Spark?
Sometimes it's normal, and sometimes it's an indicator that there's something wrong with the outlet. Here's what you need to know about electrical outlets, why they spark and when it's time to call an electrician.
Power running through outlets
In the United States, the power running through outlets is fast and hot. It should easily flow through the available circuits in your home and back out to the main grid without being interrupted.
The outlets in your home use this fast-moving current to provide you with the power you need. When an appliance is plugged in, some of the power moves into the appliance to be used.
Normal sparking from an electrical outlet
When that power is suddenly diverted to an appliance, there will be a quick draw on the available power, causing a brief spark. Once the electrons are flowing freely, there should be no reason for a spark to form. This is normal, and it's comparable to static electricity.
If an outlet shows burned or blackened marks, it should be replaced, as it could indicate further electrical outlet problems. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Dennis M., New Palestine, Indiana)
Short circuiting outlets
If too much heat builds up in an outlet, it can actually melt the insulation that surrounds the wires. As the wires become exposed, the chance for an electrical fire increases. When a connection is made, the electrons can leap to the wrong area and cause a serious spark. This is known as a short circuit and can actually case an electrical fire.
Water on the outlet
Water can quickly cause an outlet to spark and short out. Installation of a special outlet known as a ground fault circuit interrupter (GCFI) will cause the circuit to shut down rather than starting a fire.
Old electrical outlets pose problems
Outlets gradually wear out over time. As the years pass, the connections will gradually loosen, increasing the chances that a short circuit will occur and start a fire. Appliance cords that are old and worn can also cause an outlet to spark.
Shoddy electrical repairs
When a homeowner decides to fix an outlet themselves, it's important that they know exactly what they are doing. When you try to take short-cuts to fix electrical problems, you often create far more dangerous situations that can result in fires.
Repairing faulty outlets
If an outlet sparks briefly once in a while, then it's probably normal and safe. When an outlet sparks every time you plug something in, you probably have a problem.
Replacing an outlet is not a difficult job, but if you suspect a problem hire a professional. Installing a GFCI outlet can be tricky and can cause problems further down the line if not done properly.
Have you fixed a sparking outlet — or do you still need to hire someone to do it? Share your thoughts and concerns in the comments section below!
Editor's note: This is an updated version of an article originally published on Sept. 9, 2011.
Last night I started the dishwasher. A short time later I noticed a smell of burning coming from the front of the dishwasher along with some smoke. I turned the dishwasher off and opened the door to see if something had fallen on the element, which it was clear. I shut the door back on and started it. When the dishwasher kicked back in I saw a spark coming from the outlet, followed by flames. I shut off the dishwasher and got the plug unplugged. The fridge is also plugged into the same outlet, its cord was not hot at all. What do I need to do now?
Please do not have multiple
Please do not have multiple appliances plugged into the same outlet. Did you know that my garbage disposal is on it's own dedicated circuit breaker?
wires and wiring
While I was sitting at my kitchen table I inadvertently brushed my foot against the cords in the outlet set in the very old outside wall opposite me. Immediately, sparks/spits came from there so I crawled under the table and unplugged my radio & a lamp. Someone had kinked the radio cord and tied the kinks together -most likely very recently.This radio cord is at least 15 yrs old, foreign, and of soft rubbery material. Must I get someone to delve into the circuit and it's attachments or can I just cross my fingers?
Electric outlet blown out
Question: I work at a fast food reasturant, mc donalds, and One of my tasks is to clean behind the grills. Just today I cleaned was performing this task and the outlet blew out. I am not sure if it was my fault. I am aware that water on the prongs could have been a possible cause, but the in the past the prongs have been a bit damp and this has not happened. I did notice that the socket that blew out was loose. Although these are to factors that could be the cause. Im not sure what caused it exactly. The sockets used for the grill were not topical sockets either, they had about 5 prongs each some 4, and where shaped oddly. If anybody cares to enlighten me on this situation? I would very much appreciate it. Thank you.
Plug in
My plug in my house are wet by water should i turn off that breaker of that plug and the other switch of the other breaker plug are on is this safe or should i turn it off to?
electrical outlet sparks
my husband and uncle installed our new air conditioner last year and they didnt put a face plate over the outlet that u plug into the wall and now its sparking when i turn it on
A reason for the cover plate is to prevent children, animals, and other object reaching into the the box where contact can be made. You could be electrocuted or short out the circuit or device that's utilizing the outlet. The other reason is to contain any type of electrical spark or arching. Every time the a/c kicks on it pulls a lot of power. Which also create arching. Could be me numerous things but before putting a cover plate would be a good idea to inspect the outlet for black, soot looking marks.
Electrical sparks
The information I found was very helpful.
The most dangerous thing about electricity is usually the advice from a want-to-be electrician who is not sure what end of the cord plugs into the wall outlet. I can't believe that sparky would think its normal to have a wall outlet doing this? I could see if it was the 4th of July, and did it, but not every day? It should never spark. Get a insulated screw driver and tighten ALL connections, including neutral and ground wires on that circuit. KJ.
Receptacles and GFI's
GFI ' S do not prevent fires they prevent you from getting electrocuted while around water.
Hire a License electrician
I am a electrical engineer / electrician your comments on here are not to clear. I got news for you permalink it is not normal for any outlet to get warm got it. You are another dangerous person giving out advise with some knowledge.If the draw is to high your over current device in the load center will trip or a fire is possible. Loose connections are most seen because people who install them stab in the back of the outlet. the spring tension gives away due to heat . The outlets are cheap garbage.If you have any electrical problems get the proper help. It could save your life.
Randy is right. I spent 40 years in the trade. First of all ,sparks are never good, they are at temperatures high enough to start fires with any material and should always be avoided. If you are unplugging devices under load (while turned on) , you have a good chance of creating a momentary spark. This only damages the outlet if this practice continues. If an outlet sparks while it is used, stop using it immediately and call an electrician.
What causes an electrical outlet to spark
We found some old outlets in our church where part of the circuit was in the cover plate. This had deteriorated over time and gave a spectacular show until replaced. It had previously check out ok with a hand-held test unit. Other receptacles were wired wrong and were replaced when other electrical work was done.
outlets/switches arc
Inductive kick is term sometimees used for spark caused by a collapse of the magnetic fields around the conductors. Similar to old autotransformer used in car ignitions giving "spark" across the spark plug providing 20K plus low current jolt. Similar to static discharge
Electrical shorts
I have generally found that most sparks and shorts are the result of a bad connection in the plug of the device itself. I have found very little problems with the outlet itself. Maybe my experience is rare, don't know.
Gerry Hintlian
I've seen many outlets that
I've seen many outlets that have this problem huge sparks and pops everytime you plug something in.
g.e. gas oven XL44 model#
the pilot light went out, how to light it.
Power plug heating
It's normal for a power plug to get warm if it is supplying current to a high-power appliance like a hair dryer, iron, or vacuum cleaner. Moreover, it's normal for a spark to appear at the outlet if the plug is pulled while the appliance is still on. But the outlet and plug should never become hot, or emit odors or smoke. If that happens, unplug your appliance and replace the wall outlet.
too big a fuse
very common problem i run into a lot is too large of fuse for the size of the wire,replacing a fuse with a larger value fuse is asking for trouble.many people theorize that by putting in a larger fuse i stop the fuse from blowing,but in all actuallity they are actually doing more harm than good,a fuse keeps blowing over and over it is telling you something is wrong either with the wiring or the appliance you plugged in.or that circuit is simply overloaded.
Heating up
When you take out a plug from a wall outlet it should be cold to cool at the pins. If hot it means the connection is poor or and the equipment plugged in is taking to much current. If you hear arcing or sparking and maybe see smell smoke or a fish like smell then the socket on the wall needs replacing. Maybe the plug on the equipment too. This state of affairs applies to all electrical equipment wherever it is.
The cause is a lose connection or poor connection where the electricity is leaving the socket and travelling to the plugged in appliance at the socket/plug junction.
If the current can not flow easily with little resistance, as when the connectors are lose or poor, the resistance will be a lot higher than it should be so heat is developed because the higher resistance causes the voltage to be lower than should be, at that point, so it manifests itself as heat.
This is waste power, in watts, and this causes heating.
Watts is power and is the voltage, say 120 V ac times amperes, say 5A ac which equals 120x5=600 Watts.
The item is rated at 600 Watts, say a small iron for clothes.
Note that 5 amps needs to flow through the iron AND through the wires in that circuit and the socket/plug junction. Normally the wires flowing eventually to that iron pass through the circuit wires that have a very low resistance so they drop (lose) very little voltage and the appliance gets a pretty full 120 volts.
If however there is a lose/poor connection like at our socket/plug junction that will have appreciable resistance. This will oppose the current flow to the appliance. This will lower the applied voltage and so less power will arrive at the appliance. BUT because of this higher than should be resistance which loses some voltage but still has current flowing to the appliance it means that the socket/plub junction is lower the voltage and lessening the normal current.
Where ever you got a voltage drop and a current flow you USE power. So the junction heats up.
Circuit Analyzer for Outlets
Some electricians and Home Inspectors may use a Circuit Analyzer that will identify issues with outlets. These devices will identify abnormal voltage drops at each outlet to alert you of potential hidden problems. Large voltage drops at an outlet along with a power hungry device plugged in are all you need for a fire.
As a Home Inspector I use this on every home inspection for the safety of my clients.
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This can be maddening. Over the past 40+ years, in 4 houses, I have had or have run across this problem from gas meter leakage, water well pump column vibration, doorbell transformer, circulating pump, an extremely small (mist spray) water pipe leak, flourescent and sodium lights, security system horn dead battery, gas meter leaking slightly, bees in wall, bat colony, electric typewriter left on, stereo left on very low, and speaker inductive hum.
This seems to be a popular and recurrent question, so I am going to give the long answer for use by future questioners too.
I am assuming you do not hear this noise away from your house, or that other family members can hear it to. Obviously, if you hear it elsewhere also and other family members cannot hear it, then maybe you have tinninitus or are hearing your own high blood pressure blood flow (seriously). This commonly gets more acute at night when it is quiet, so all you are hearing is your internal ear sounds. I had this happen once because of a middle ear blockage - drove me crazy, getting up in the middle of the night because I thought I heard a water leak through the walls. Try putting on a pair of earmuffs or hearing protectors - if you still hear it or hear it louder, this is probably the case.
One method if hum is on the clearly audible side is make a 2 foot long cone out of paper to hold against your ear - like an antique hearing horn - then in each room face each of 4 directions while listening for where sound is the loudest, and turn your head to pinpoint the exact direction - I would spend 10 minutes doing this before getting into detailed stethoscope listening.
Otherwise, sounds like time for the old stethoscope (about $12 at a drug store - get a metal soundhead one, not cheap plastic, which does not pick up vibration as well). Also, if you are older (say over 35 or so) your hearing might have started to deteriorated with age, so if you have children or grandchildren with sharp hearing, they might be able to help track it down. I am sure a young child or grandchild, if you have one, would love this sort of treasure hunt (with appropriate "treasure" for a reward for tracking it down).
Being careful not to come in contact with electricity with the stethoscope, check all the likely sources listed below. Start by placing it against pipes and walls and floor in each room of the house - water sourced noise goes a long ways, and tends to reverberate in the walls, so if that is the source likely to hear pretty easy. Hold stethoscope against bare pipes, both hot and cold, and heating system radiators or hot air vents.
If listening to water and hot water heating pipes indicates it is not water sourced, then you could turn off the master (outside) breaker or all the inside breakers and see if it goes away. I would only do this during above-freezing weather and early on a weekday, just in case a breaker fails to turn back on correctly when you switch it. Older master breakers particularly, which typically have never been used, sometimes break or fail to reclose properly after being shut off, so then have to be replaced. You want to be doing this at a time of day when, if necessary, you could get an electrician in the same day to replace it without paying weekend or nighttime emergency call rates.
If turning off the master breaker (or all other breakers) eliminates the hum, then turn them on one at a time until you find the one that turns the hum back on, then track where that circuit likely feeds (hopefully it is labelled) and check every switch, outlet, and light fixture.
Humming sources include (not in any particular order, a + in front means likely or common source of humming, - means rare or not likely):
1) + toilet fill valve - slightly leaking toilet inlet valve (listen where water tubing comes into toilet tank, and look inside tank to see if there is any water flow into or ripppling of the water in the tank or the bowl, or from the bowl filling tube (usually a small black plastic flexible tube which comes out of the fill valve (usually far left side of tank) and is clipped onto and discharges down into a hollow vertical brass or plastic tube or pipe in the toilet tank, which refills the toilet bowl after you flush)
2) + leaking faucet - kitchen, tub, shower, sink, utility tub, etc - it is amazing how just the smallest valve leak can make a hum or hiss that you can hear through the walls (especially at night), but only drips every few seconds.
3) - electric service meter dial motor
4) - electric breaker panel - rarely, a loose main power feed to a panel (especially with aluminum main service wire) will get loose enough that it vibrates back and forth and hums in its connector. A loose bus or snap-in breaker slot cover plate in the panel can also do this rarely
5) - gas meter or overpressure vent (unlikely, as you have had it replaced)
6) + boiling in the bottom of hot water heater or boiler because of buildup of lime, but would usually be intermittent - only when unit is heating
7) + furnace fan or electrostatic filter (forced air heat), or circulating pump (hot water baseboard heating), or steam condensate pump or overpressure venting (steam system).
8) - gas control valve or electric control box on a gas furnace, or its transformer (most have a 120V to 24, 16 or 12V transformer inside the front of the furnace
9) + air filter or electrostatic filter alarm on forced air furnace - some have a passive "whistle" opening that sounds softly when the filter is getting blocked, and if blocked with dust could make a hum rather than a whistle.
10) + Some water softener systems also have an "alarm" device to tell you it is time to service the unit, so check that if you have such a unit.
11) - a slightly leaking overpressure/overtemp valve on hot water heater or furnace (would be dripping)
12) - air venting from the air vents on hot water heating system. These will commonly make a hum or wheeze sound, for only for a few seconds at a time - not continuous unless leaking water
13) - city water system booster pump sound through the water column (if there is one near your home) - listen at the incoming water pipe - if much louder there than at other pipes within the house, that could be a house, though unlikely. If you think this could be it, find your water shutoff valve (typically 10' into your lawn from the street) and listen there. Would also be audible at neighbor's service pipe if that is the source.
14) - gas system compressor sound coming through gas pipe - listen to gas pipe outside the house and inside the house near furnace - if louder outside,, this could be a possible source, but the compressor or pressure reducer would have to be near your house. Would also be audible at neighbor's service pipe if that is the source.
15) + auxiliary booster circulating pump in your hot water or steam heating system (there may be one separate from the furnace, likely in the basement or a utility closet - most commonly found on multi-unit apartment building with central heating and in 3 story or higher buildings, but you never know)
16) + a water leak, either inside or a leaking hose bib or pipe, or in your service pipe coming to the house
17) - electric on-demand water heater or electric-powered water filtration unit under the kitchen sink or inthe basement
18) + refrigerator compressor or fan hum
19) + doorbell transformer (front or back door - transformer is usually NOT at the doorbell, it is usually mounted in an open space like nailed to a basement joist, in an entry closet, or in the cubby space under the stairs - always physically near to the door, but NOT always on the same floor)
20) - any instant-on device like a TV
21) + any audio device (stereo, iPod, music player dock, computer, etc) that may have been left on at very low volume. Also, VERY rarely, if stereo or external speaker wires are run close to and parallel with an electric wire in the wall, they will acquire an inductive voltage and hum.
22) + anything with a transformer, including stereo, add-on computer or iPod speakers, battery charger (rechargeable batteries or spare car battery or rider mower or boat battery charger), any portable electriconic device. Also portable device chargers (computer, iPod, cell phone, etc) - even if the device is not plugged into the transformer, as long as the transformer (charger) if plugged into an outlet, it is transforming high to low voltage, and transformers commonly hum
23) - electric typewriter left running
24) - electric ultrasonic cleaner or denture cleaner or electric toothbrush left on
25) - home hair drying hood left on
26) - a lint buildup-jammed bathroom, kitchen, or attic fan. Many of these have, for safety, so called "self limiting" motors that if they jam just sit there and hum, but do not burn out.
27) - an attic cooling fan whose thermostat has failed, so is on all the time
28) - electronic furnace thermostat
29) + air conditioning unit, or aquxiliary air conditioner evaporator
30) + humidifier / dehumidifier - either permanently installed or portable
31) + portable heater / fan / air purifier
32) - automatic animal feeder waterer - either water supply or electric, as applicable
33) - dishwasher motor runningcontinuously - not shutting down after end of cycle
34) - convective or direct-vent oven or cooktop exhaust fan not shutting off
35) + flourescent (tube or CFL) or sodium or halogen light bulb / ballast hum (either inside, outside front door fixtures, or public street lights). These can hum quite pesistently when the starter circuit sticks on, or the bulb is dying and will not start (light completely), so the started circuit tries continually to start the lamp - can make a hum audible up to a block away on street lights.
36) - a dying electronic photocell designed to turn on your outside lights
37) - home security system, especially its alarm or horn. If the alarm is sounding but for some reason the main power is not getting to it, then as the battery goes dead (or if full voltage is not getting to it) is can give off a squeek, hum, or rasping sound - ditto if insects like wasps or hornets build a nest in it, so it cannot sound correctly.
38) + well pump, pressure tank, or filtration system, if you are on a well
39) + insect or bat nest in the attic or walls or in outside bins or cupboards, electric panel/meter, or outside telephone connection box (bees /wasps / hornets most likely) - though this usually varies by time of day, although it would "pulse" at the time of day when they are waking up or going to sleep.
40) + carpenter ants or termites - their continuous chewing of the wood can sound like a hum till you get right up against the colony, then you can actually hear the chewing
41) - a regional hum, as has been occurring at times in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Arkansas - where micro-seismic activity causes a hum or booming sound. Google or call your local paper and see if anyone has been reporting this in your area.
42) + outdoor power service transformer - either a metal (typically army green or gray) about 1 foot diameter "can" mounted on a power pole if you have overhead service, or a 2-3 foot cubic metal box on the ground or in a manhole pit near the street if you have underground service, which usually serves 4-6 houses (so may be in a neighbor's yard) and will have a voltage rating marked on it, usually in yellow stick-on lettering - like 4160V - 220V. Usually has high voltage - keep away safety markings on it.
43) - you have found where the Caddyshack gopher (who hummed to himself) moved to after Bill Murray blew up his happy home at the golf course.
Hope this list helps you (and future users with the same question).
As I understand it, you are looking at putting in a fan where there is no ceiling electric outlet. Since I am not sure, will try to break out piece by piece, undersanding these wouyld all be lumped into one job (possibly excluding wiring new outlet and switch). I hate to be so general, but access is the key here - if access is easy and there is a suitable light switch in the same room, cost can be at the low end of this range. If assess is poor and you don't want holes knocked in your drywall, then get more expensive real fast.
1) cost of fan typically $125-250 unless high end model
2) remove existing regular 4" box, install supports to joists and new box (ceiling fans need specially supported boxes due to the extra weight and swaying motion of the fans) $50-75
3) tap electric from existing circuit at existing box, upgrade existing light switch box to add one or two more switches (Adjustable for fan speed, 2nd for light, if so equipped), run wiring to ceiling fixture $125-250
4) put up fan, connect, test $75-100
So - total About $250-425 with no box there now, plus cost of fixture. A simple install to replace an existing fan, or install where the ceiling box was wired for a fan, would be only about $75-100.
This all assumes the existing nearby electric circuit can handle the addition of the fan - if not, then wiring cost will go up. It also assumes there is access via open attic or joists to install the wiring. Otherwise, installation cost OK but does NOT include repair to holes in drywall or ceiling to pull wiring.
Note also that an existing ceiling light box would probably NOT fill the bill - code in almost all jurisdictions requires 12 ga wire for fan motors, most household circuits are 14 or 16 gauge, so would need new wire pulled from a circuit with adequate capacity.
Get bids ! I worked on one job where the owner in a high-end house decided to put in fans with fancy candeliers underneath after construction was done - cost almost $3000 to do installation because all the wall and ceilings were finished in a high-end finish, so all wire pulling had to be done remotely - including removing siding to put in pull boxes at changes of direction and fasten conduit to studs. PLAN AHEAD !
The amperage is the rated power it can handle. Modern houses are generally built with 200 amp panels, and a lot of the newer ones are going 300-350 amps as more and more electronic devices and fancy and high-demand kitchen devices and increased lighting are used in homes.
Both are just as safe - the 200 amp one will just have many more breaker slots, allowing way more circuits, and providing more room for expansion in the future, especially for power-hungry things like shop tools. Each uses only as much electricity as is used in the circuits - the panel itself does not consume any electricity, so no long-term impact there. It is just a circuit connection box where the individual circuits are connected, with circuit protectors (breakers) in line before it connects to the main line to your electric usage meter.
Unless you are real tight on money on this job, I would upgrade to 200 amps capacity - the incremental cost is about $100-200 or so over the 100 amp panel. If your incoming power line cannot handle 200 amps, you could install a 100 amp main breaker to keep the power company happy but put in the 200 amp breaker panel, so in the future a main line upgrade could be done with only a main disconnect breaker upgrade of $100 or so, without having to change anything inside the house.
Having the larger panel, especially if 200 amp capacity all the way from the meter, can be a selling point (or rather, lack of a negative point) to a potential buyer with lots of electronics or who is into shop power tools. It would also facilitate conversion to electric heat / water heating if someone wanted to do that.


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I agree with Terry, you really have found your niche and trademark design style! I really do not know any other artists that have quite mastered this kind of art, but I am a bit naive about this genre of artwork. Andre could you tell us about where you gain your inspiration, other artists, film, photography, magazines, etc.? I bet a lot of us here would like to know. You certainly inspire many of us!
Thanks Jeff!
Great Piece, well done! :)
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Adam Herrman, Missing for Ten Years; Parents Doug and Valerie Herrman "Persons of Interest;"
Adoptive Parents Gave Up Looking for Adam Herrman Out of "Exasperation"
The Wichita EaglePublished Monday, August 1, 2011,
Updated March 30, 2012
This is pathetic. The Herrman's know what happened to this little boy.
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LIA Announces 2012 President, Board of Directors, workshops.February 21, 2012
Reinhart Poprawe, LIA 2012 president, has worked in laser industry for 30+ years. During his term, Poprawe would like to increase attendance at LIA conferences, courses, and workshops to help increase LIA's reputation as well as help message of laser safety gain momentum. He will be working to make LIA's ICALEO® the number one global laser conference and see implementation of Laser Welding and Joining Workshop during 2012. Workshop on ultrafast processing is in the works for 2013. Read More
RIA and The Clean Trust sign memorandum of understanding.February 21, 2012
Aimed at establishing working relationship, board of directors of Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and The Clean Trust have approved memorandum of understanding (MOU). Senior executive leadership of each organization, under the MOU, will keep the other aware of applicable functions and activities related to natural disaster mitigation measures, indoor environmental issues, and other issues of shared interest in order to increase inter-organization cooperation and coordination. Read More
Welding and Gases Industry Forecast examines the new normal.February 21, 2012
In preparing annual Business Forecast issue, Welding and Gases Today interviewed almost 150 executives at distributor and supplier companies who shared challenges and opportunities they will face in 2012. Winter 2012 issue features series of articles called "2012 Business Forecast: The New Normal," which will include supplier and distributor forecasts, outlook for helium in 2012, and article titled "Recruiting Welding Personnel Remains Key Need," by AWS Executive Director Ray Shook. Read More
ANSI approves IESO/RIA 6001-2011 standard.February 21, 2012
ANSI has approved IESO/RIA 6001-2011 Evaluation of HVAC Interior Surfaces to Determine the Presence of Fire-Related Particulate as a Result of a Fire in a Structure. Standard uses char as primary indicator and soot as secondary indicator of fire-related particulate, and also requires quantification of char/soot concentrations to allow comparisons with control sample. It does not determine what materials have been burned or what materials have been deposited on surface. Read More
EPA FY 2013 Budget Proposal focuses on core protections.February 21, 2012
Obama Administration proposed FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion - $105 million below EPA's enacted level for FY 2012 - for U.S. EPA, reflecting government-wide effort to reduce spending and find cost-savings. According to EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, balanced approach to this budget "demonstrates fiscal responsibility, while still supporting clean air, healthy waters, and innovative safeguards that are essential to an America built to last." Read More
EPRI to demonstrate Utility Direct Fast Charger technology.February 21, 2012
On Feb 23, 2012, EPRI will demonstrate first prototype 2.4 kV 45 kVA-based, solid-state, DC fast charging technology for electric vehicles, which is expected to achieve overall efficiency of 96-97%. Utility Direct Fast Charger technology will enable rapid charging of plug-in electric vehicles and can also serve as utility-owned distribution asset that can be used for other electricity delivery purposes. Demonstration will be performed using Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi iMiEV. Read More
Leaders Sought for Executive Energy Leadership Academy.February 21, 2012
Applications are being accepted for NREL 2012 Executive Energy Leadership Academy (Energy Execs) program, which focuses on educating business, community, and government leaders about clean energy solutions through energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Available learning opportunities include Leadership Program and Leadership Institute. Both provide executive decision-makers with information and tools to guide their organizations and communities in energy-related planning. Read More
Electric Vehicle Conference is scheduled for March 2012 in SC.February 21, 2012
IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference (IEVC) 2012, taking place in Greenville, SC from March 4-8, will provide interdisciplinary forum for engineers, researchers, and government professionals in field of electrified transportation. Experts will share new technical presentations, keynote addresses, and panel discussions involving topics relating to technology, standards, engineering, and implementation of electric vehicles (EVs). Read More
New Cingular Wireless Settlement resolves violations of EPCRA.February 21, 2012
U.S. EPA announced an agreement with New Cingular Wireless to resolve violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. New Cingular Wireless voluntarily disclosed reporting violations to EPA, which related to presence of sulfuric acid, diesel, and lead at 642 cellular facilities in 35 states and Puerto Rico, after performing comprehensive audit of their operations. Under settlement, New Cingular Wireless will pay civil penalty of $125,728. Read More
NAM President comments on transportation and energy legislation.February 20, 2012
NAM's Jay Timmons urged House of Representatives members to support H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, noting provisions that expand domestic energy production. Citing job creation and access to affordable energy sources, Timmons told House members to "take a stand" for energy security and manufacturing workers. He said energy production should include onshore and offshore production of oil and natural gas and urged approval of Keystone XL pipeline. Read More
RIA Honors Educator Sponsors praises their leadership and influence.February 20, 2012
Robotic Industries Association (RIA) is honoring 14 member companies for their sponsorship of 23 institutions with Educator/Researcher membership in RIA. "We have reached a new high-water mark for company sponsor participation," said RIA President Jeff Burnstein. He acknowledged RIA member companies' leadership as well as how they are assisting in development of USA's future automation engineers, technicians, and personnel while also strengthening institutions via participation. Read More
TRIB to hold Spot The Retreads competition.February 20, 2012
TRIB is bringing its "Spot The Retreads" competition to the Technology and Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting and Exhibition on Feb 20-23, 2012. Visitors will be able to get hands-on with selection of new and retreaded tires to see if they can tell the difference. Participants who correctly identify all tires will be entered into drawing to win TIA Fleet Tire Service OSHA Compliance Training Program worth $300. Read More
RIA Launches New Website for 2012 convention.February 20, 2012
Restoration Industry Association (RIA) will hold its 67th Annual Leadership Summit and Industry Expo in Myrtle Beach, SC from March 27-29, 2012. Recently introduced website, www.riaconvention.org, provides information to industry on said event. According to RIA Executive Director Tim Shaw, website provides real-time look at exhibition hall, complete listing of sessions offered by RIA, and all details needed by attendees to make plans to attend. Read More
TREAT Act offers renewed hope for patients.February 20, 2012
BIO praised Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) for introducing the Transforming the Regulatory Environment to Accelerate Access to Treatments Act, which will help unleash promise of biotechnology to speed life-saving cures, novel medicines, and scientific breakthroughs to patients living with diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's, and diabetes. Bill will also modernize the FDA and allow agency to keep up with fast pace of American scientific breakthroughs. Read More
Symposium on Continuous Soil Gas Measurements issues call for papers.February 17, 2012
Scheduled for January 30, 2013, Continuous Soil Gas Measurements: Worst Case Risk Parameters symposium, will focus on newly released critical continuous soil gas monitoring parameters associated with industrial activity around the world. Papers are invited on topics such as barometric effects, soil moisture effects, and temperature effects, as well as dry cleaners, gas stations, fracking, landfills, brownfields, litigation issues, and regulatory issues. Read More
Tribo-Corrosion Symposium will be held in April 2012.February 17, 2012
Third International Symposium on Tribo-Corrosion will be held April 19-20 at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. Sponsored by ASTM International Committee G02 on Wear and Erosion, this multi-disciplinary forum will focus on bringing together basic and applied researchers who are addressing challenge of understanding how surface degradation processes interact with each other. There are 40+ scheduled presentations, which will span broad technology areas. Read More
ANSI Education Courses free to eligible constituents in 2012.February 17, 2012
To facilitate and advance U.S. participation in international standardization activities, ANSI will offer 2 education courses, free of charge, in 2012 via webinar. Registration is open for March 2012 courses, which include Course 205 - ISO Secretariat Operations: Taking the Secret out of the Secretariat - on March 27, and Course 208 - The Operating Procedures of U.S. TAGs to ISO: Strengthening the U.S. Voice in International Standardization - on March 28. Read More
NEMA Economic Forecasters take top Wall Street Journal honors.February 17, 2012
NEMA's economic forecasting team of Don Leavens, Vice President and Chief Economist, and Tim Gill, Director, Economics, topped The Wall Street Journal's economic forecasting survey for 2011. Each year WSJ compiles forecasts of real GDP, inflation, interest rates, employment, and other indicators from economists representing trade associations, financial and consulting firms, and academia. NEMA's forecasts for 2011 were the most accurate in aggregate of 52 surveyed. Read More
ASTM Workshop to address advances in copper wire making.February 16, 2012
Scheduled for April 18, Advances in Copper Wire Making workshop will emphasize recent improvements in continuous casting. Discussion will summarize developments that have occurred in mining and subsequent manufacture of copper rod from 9000 B.C. until present. Principles and practices associated with continuous rod production will be presented from metallurgical perspective, and include effects of oxygen content, impurities, and rod cleaning methods. Read More
System Advisor Model supports linear Fresnel technology.February 16, 2012
Concentrating Solar Power technology that uses stationary receiver tube and array of mirrors mounted near ground can now be accessed within System Advisor Model, which predicts annual energy production, hourly performance, and return on investment. Teaming with Electric Power Research Institute, NREL developed direct-steam-generation linear Fresnel model in SAM. Linear Fresnel tool provides full performance and financial results on linear Fresnel for utilities, policy-makers, and researchers. Read More


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Caramelized Corn and Red Pepper Salad with Chives
Take advantage of your hot grill pan and cook multiple vegetables at the same time. Caramelizing corn and red peppers bring out their natural sweetness, which are complemented by savory chives. The dressing is a light and tangy blend of red wine vinegar, canola oil and smoky cumin ingredients that enhance the fresh flavors of the vegetables without overpowering them.
Fennel Orange Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Spinach Salad with Seared Bok Choy, Ginger and Cilantro
This Asian-inspired recipe is alive with shades of green from spinach and bok choy and distinct flavors of soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Using canola oil to sear the bok choy allows the vegetables to caramelize and soften slightly, while bringing out its natural, subtle sweetness. And when you arrange the sautéed bok choy over fresh spinach, the warmth gently and slightly wilts the spinach leaves. The result is a mouth-watering medley of tastes and textures.
Wilted Rainbow Chard with Seared Eggplant and Parsley Vinaigrette
Rainbow chard is aptly named - long, hearty leaves with a rainbow of colors that brighten any meal. Treat these leaves as you would spinach a quick sauté or steam and they're ready to go. In this salad, the wilted yet vibrant leaves are nestled under baby eggplant caramelized with canola oil. The vegetables are then drizzled with a zesty green vinaigrette made with parsley.
Zucchini, Squash and Grape Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
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Amazingly good falafel!Posted on 03 / 25 / 2012
This place is quite simple (like most falafel places) but their falafels are veeeeery good. I think my falafel in pita bread was the best falafel I have ever eaten. Highly recommended!
4 cows, because it's not entirely vegan. If it was, it would get 5 cows. ;)
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Memories of Abandoned Binghamton Area Amusement Parks
Think back to when you were a kid. Maybe you remember spending summer days at the Skyline Park in Tioga Center. Perhaps your family enjoyed Fraley's or maybe your spot was the Airport Kiddlieland. This morning on the Hawk Morning Show, we revisited those and others places that are long gone.
Skyline Park- Tioga Center, NY
The Skyline Park in Tioga Center closed for good in the 1980's and is now home of the Skyview Drags and Shangri-La II Motor Speedway. Skyline Park had several kidding rides like a scrambler, Tilt-A-Whirl, boats, rocketships, helicopters, Lusse Auto-Skooter bumper cars, a whip, 12 car ferris wheel, a kiddie train ride that went along the edge of the park and much more including a Spillman carousel. Yesterday, Johnson City resident Mike McKilligan placed a $37,500 bid on that 32 horse Herschell and Spillman Carousel and tells WBNG that he's not sure what he's going to do with the carousel, but that he's thinking about keeping it in the Southern Tier.
Barb Mack of our sister station WNBF called and shared her memories of Skyline Park:
White City Park- Johnson City, NY
Did you know that there was once an amusement park on Riverside Drive in Johnson City on what are now the Davis College grounds? Locals called it "White City Park" although the official name was "Wagener's Park." White City Park was established in 1902. The park was backed by a brewery so that liquor could be sold there. The Davis College history site states that "the drunkenness and debauchery of the place was unspeakable. Conditions, in face, were so vile, degrading, and unlawful that a separate jail had to be erected on the property to make possible the immediate incarceration of those guilty of the more serious violations of law." That's right- things were so out of control at the park that they put a jail on the property. By 1910 the park went bankrupt. By June of 1911, plans were in place to transform the park for God's work through Davis College.
Fraley's Park was from what I can tell, built in the 1950's and destroyed by hurricane Angus in 1972 although I can't confirm this because there's very little online about the park. On a Topix board, user jrink wrote: "I remember that park well. My sixth grade class would go there at the end of school. You could get a ten pack of ride tickets for one dollar. They had tilt a whirl, bumper cars, tubs of fun, cars, helicopters, carousel,mini-golf, a fire engine ride, arcade and a small roller coaster which seemed much bigger then." One thing that everyone seems to remember though is the Fraley's jingle that went like this: "….in Waverly NY it's Frayley's, just for fun!"
Airport Kiddieland- Binghamton, NY
There's not much online about Airport Kiddieland, but I found a sweet little nugget of knowledge posted on Cinamatreasures.org by Jim Macumber of Binghamton. This is, in part, what Jim wrote:
I worked at Airport Kiddieland in the summer of 1966…the rides were almost all completely from the Herschell Carousel Company in North Tonawanda, NY … Airport Kiddieland was owned & operated by Dr. Naim N. Khuri. He built & opened it in the 1950's simply because he loved children. I had myself ridden all those rides there as a child! Airport Kiddieland did a booming business in the 50's & early 60's but by the late 60s & early 70's business had fallen off. Dr. Khuri also started the Airport Drive-In with, I believe, 2 other partners in the early 60s & soon the 2 businesses complemented & bolstered each other's business. Airport Kiddieland started out & maintained 8 rides: a small carousel, a rocketships ride… boats …, a cars ride & a tanks…a small ferris wheel, a small roller coaster, and the train. All of which I ran for the kids during the summer of 1966. I also helped maintain the rides & the train tracks. It was just like a miniature railroad with real tracks & ties & spikes!! There was also a small 9 hole miniature golf course in the train's tracks front loop. In about 1965, the Kolba family added a bumper cars unit into the park. I have absolutely no pictures of Airport Kiddieland or the Airport Drive-In & wish that I did. (Anyone out there have any ??) Many many fond memories of Airport Kiddieland (and Dr. Khuri) as a child AND as a teenager entertaining a new generation of kids myself.
A couple ladies called in to share their memories of Airport Kiddieland:
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55 reviews
32% would repurchase
Package Quality: 1.8
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 1.8
Price: $$$
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Not such a great product. I bought this in Dazzling, silver/grey. If you put it on dry it's scratchy. It goes on better wet and once you've rounded the edges by doing that it's not so bad to put on dry. Better as an all over color, but I can use the edge to make eyeliner line. Not a precise line per say... better for smokey look. I just expect a lttle more from this I guess.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
this is a short pigment crayon stick
do not sharpen as the direction asks, just apply directly and smudge with your finger or synthetic brush
works well for me :) i bought the green shade
*note* do no buy this is you aren't too experienced w/ application as it can be tricky for some
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Well this product is very weird instead of coming sharpened it comes flat and then you have to sharpen it, then it has plastic around it. after i sharpened it i applied it dry to my eyelids and it had ALOT of fall out bit it was very pigmented and i used it with out an eyeshadow base.(that I am impressed with)but when used wet it has a little less fallout and the color is fantastic. I bought this in Mesmerizing,
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Oh...my...god. This is the worst *#@*ing piece of #*@# I have ever wasted money on. Absolute garbage. I bought it before I knew aboutMUA. Oh god, why... WHY??? Packaging, crap, size, tiny, product, worthless. When u pull it out of the tube half of it has tightly wrapped plastic on it. Wht? OH! I know why, because without the plastic to support it, it would all crumble. Well the top broke off.I removed the plastic with a safety pin. I tried to sharpen it as has been suggested, I lost half the product in the sharpener ( don't forget, half already broke off) I couldn't get much of a point, then when I applied the tiniest bit of pressure it crumbled more. I collected the shards from the sharpened and attempted to blend them onto my lid. No go. A waste of money. And to think, for a few dollars more I could have had a mac shadow. Damn.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Oily, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I love these little crayons.....AFTER I found out that you sharpen them with a big sharpener!!! They are sooo intense when used wet, I like to line under my lashes with these and use black on my upper lid!! SMASHING!!!!
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I bought 2 of these because they were 75% off at CVS. I'd been wanting to try some of the HIP products, but I was hesitant because of the price for a drugstore product. The shadow sicks are very awkward to use. They come as a very short, flat ended stick, with plastic wrapped around most of it (which btw is hard to remove). When they were dry, I had to rub so hard to get it to show up. I tried to use a brush or even my finger, but it wouldn't come off on them. I like the colors better dry, when they are wet they are too bold for me since I don't look good in dark colors. They are much easier to apply wet though. Overall, the convenience of the stick is not worth the work you have to do to apply it. Also the original price is way to high for this product (about 9.99). Luckily I only paid about $2.50 each for them. I'm thinking about crumbling them and seeing if that works better for me. I will update if I decide to do this.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I have the HIP Pure Pigment Shadow Stick in several shades (Mesmerizing, Captivating, Majestic, and Alluring), and I have to say Captivating is by far the shade I use most often (although I use it rarely). The packaging makes the Shadow Stick awkward (and sometimes uncomfortable) to apply, but the resulting color(s) *especially when applied wet!* are soo intense and incredible. Captivating applies a reddish-pink dry and a full-out magenta when wet, and when I'm going for out-there eyes, it fits perfectly. *For a punk/rocker-chick set of peepers on a night out, try this: HIP Pure Pigment Shadow Stick in Captivating applied dry (this CAN be done if the tip is shaped *goes on without hurting*, although it is still a little awkward b/c of the large size; be careful and have a Q-tip handy) slightly above the crease, applied wet on the top lid/to line lower lid. Line top and lower lids OUTSIDE lashline with a rich, shimmery purple shadow (you won't believe how much diminsion the purple shadow adds to the look!). A sheer shimmery/glittery shadow from crease (even layered over the dry shadow) to brow gives extra pop. Line inner-lashline with black or espresso pencil. Finish with thick, BLACK mascara!* Talk about intense.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Not Sure
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Do you know what's under your feet? As part of the library's summer reading program "Beneath the Surface," archaeologist Dr. Lesley Drucker will be on hand at the Camden Branch of the Kershaw County Library on Thursday at 6:15 p.m. to lead a workshop entitled "Earth Clues: Geology, Soils, and the Human Past."
The Kershaw County Amateur Radio Club exhibited at the Kershaw County Farmers Market for the second year this past Saturday.
The Camden Junior Welfare League is hosting its final provisional informational meeting for the upcoming year on Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at the Old Armory Steakhouse.
The CrossAnchor Quartet from Sumter, will be in concert July 14 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Camden. CrossAnchor is a Southern gospel quartet. Pastor Bruce Hancock invites the public to attend and a love offering will be taken. First Baptist Church is located at 1201 Broad St. in Camden.
July 13 is almost here, so start thinking about packing up the family, lawn chairs and coolers (no glass) and heading down to Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site for the 18th annual Jammin' in July Music Festival.
The 2013 Camden Lugoff Area Shag Society (CLASS) Shag Blast was held June 8 at the Camden Shrine Club.
Pastor Everett Reconnu and his wife Joan Fox Reconnu happily celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 15.
James and Margaret Blackwell celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary, Sunday, June 23, at a drop-in, hosted by their children Beverly Stuber and Jimmy Blackwell, for close family and friends. All grandchildren and great-grandchildren were in attendance. Grand-children include Daniel Stuber IV, Jamie Livingston, Benjamin Blackwell and Roddy Blackwell. Great-grand-children include Nathan and Ella Livingston and Luke and Caden Stuber.
Saturday, Miss Camden and Miss Camden Teen 2013 will arrive in Columbia to begin competition for the Miss South Carolina pageant. Miss Camden 2013 is Lauren Jeffcoat and Miss Camden Teen 2013 is Bathany Parrott.
July 1-3 marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle in American history with approximately 53,000 men killed, wounded or missing.
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The Music and Arts Ministry in Celebration of 15 years of Music Ministry, will present an Abundant Life Fellowship Chorale "Reunion Concert" on Saturday evening at 7 p.m.
The historical Jackson High School Class of 1970 will sponsor their first annual scholarship dinner banquet.
The Samantha Joy Sullivan Scholarship
Get ready for the June edition of Finally Friday at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) Friday when cover band Under the Sun takes the stage of the Outdoor Pavilion.
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A Lugoff couple was recently featured on the 700 Club, a television show broadcast by Christian Broadcast Ministries.
Tyler Maple, a senior at Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) is the 2016 Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands (BGCM) Youth of the Year.
The King Haiglar Garden Club will meet Monday at 3:30 p.m. in Proctor Hall. Marguerite Glasgow wil host the group; Sherry Sweet-Miller, Grace ...
The Camden Garden Club will hold its next meeting on February 8th in the dining hall on the third floor of the Karesh Wing at ...
The Kershaw County Master Gardener Association's "Know To Grow" seminar, held Jan. 16 at the American Legion, was a success, according to event organizers.
Pinedale Residential Center residents and volunteers donated blankets to New Day on Mill. Residents included Jean Ogburn, Cathy Davis and Betty Hollis. Volunteers included Carolyn ...
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It's been a long time since I have read such a self-serving, disingenuous piece of claptrap as Professor El-Eid's defense of his and his students' dinner with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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The Southern Environmental Law Center has dropped lawsuits that have held up construction of a replacement for the Bonner Bridge in the Outer Banks. Construction of a new bridge across the Oregon Inlet is expected to begin next spring and will take three years.
Academic panel says Common Core standards need to be revised
August 18, 2015
The co-chairs of a state panel say North Carolina's academic standards need changes, though they didn't say whether the group would recommend doing away with national Common Core standards altogether. The Academic Standards Review Commission is expected to give its final recommendation to legislators by December.
Related: Panel revising Common Core standards: Change requires money
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August 17, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger's annual financial disclosure shows his wife Suzanne took over the family land business after the Charlotte businessman won election to Congress, leaving him with no financial interest in the company. In 2012, he received salary and bonus of $3.7 million, while his wife earned more than $1 million. He said last week that the FBI has investigated the company he founded, which raised millions of dollars from investors to buy property.
UNC Chapel self-reports more potential academic violations
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UNC Chapel Hill said it found what appears to be additional NCAA violations in women's basketball and men's soccer while preparing the response to its long-running academic scandal The school's response to the NCAA, which is due in the next week, has been delayed for a review of the new information.
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UNC Chapel Hill landed $447 million in donations and commitments in the fiscal year that ended June 30 – a 44% increase from a year earlier. The previous record was $342.8 million in 2008. The most recent year's total included a $100 million pledge from Wilmington businessman Fred Eshelman for the UNC pharmacy school.
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August 14, 2015
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The North Carolina Senate again opposed the expansion of Medicaid insurance for as many as 500.000 low-income citizens.
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In the book What My Parents Did Right! Bible teacher Jill Briscoe wrote of how her parents maintained their commitment to each other without ever considering divorce an option. "My sister and I knew that Mom and Dad enjoyed being married, would stay married, and hoped we'd do the same. Differences they had were kept between them and worked out in the context of the promises they made to each other and to God on their wedding day. There was no option out!"
Marriage is knowing and loving each other while, at the same time, knowing and loving God. The resources we need for a healthy home are the same as the ones we need for everyday living—love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These—the fruit of the Spirit—come with maturity; and spiritual maturity comes from our walk with God through Jesus.
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