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Train your own staff?
Radical idea I know...
Staffing the constantly churning world of the data centre is becoming increasingly tricky. Not only is the technology moving fast, but many key IT workers are reaching retirement age. When they leave, decades of experience leaves with them, a problem that looms large among the concerns of many CIOs, according to Symantec's …
Radical idea I know...
Yeah, right, show me a job spec that is multidisciplinary on any of the UK job sites and which commands at least the same as a specialist in each of the fields. At best a person with a multidisciplinary CV is sentenced to a demotion in his next job because he has failed to "specialise" in a particular new and shiny gadget and has 20 other gadgets instead. At worst - he is long term out of a job.
While blaming the recruitment agencies is a good way to start here, it is actually the companies which are doing that.
Even the great G00G talk about "multidisciplinary" is complete and utter dross. I still vividly remember a dialogue I had with their recruitment in 2006. They asked me what would I like to do servers or network and I answered "Sit on the fence, I have 10+ years of top notch Unix and networks experience and _LOVE_ problems that fall onto the boundary". I was told in extremely clear and succinct terms to chose - networks or servers and that there is no such thing as sitting on the fence (so much for the great G00G being radical).
Ditto for most other companies out there. You are labeled as something at the entrance and you proudly carry that label for the rest of your employment and don't you dare making your CV multidisciplinary. That will actually _DAMAGE_ your career prospects.
Whoever has written this utter dross has never ever had to try to apply for a job with a CV that has network, sysadmin and software development on it. I suggest he tries that for a couple of years before talking.
Me coat, the one with BOFH printed on the back, Halaby in the left pocket and Knuth in the right.
Myself I am in charge of a 7 man team dealing in datacentre ops. Had it not been for my polyvalent skills across networks, servers and apps, those specialised personnel would have have been in catfights up to the early hours of the morning trying to sort out problems. Its a bit like being a general in an army.. you might not know how to drive a tank, but you do know it can blow down a building.
My CV is multidisciplinary as well. I've had years of software development in a variety of common languages (C,C++,Java,C#), and a similar number of years (more recent) doing Network and Server Admin, with VMWare stacks mixed in the bunch. Compound this by tacking in Web Development and UNIX/Linux experience. To top it off, DBA credentials too. I very much consider myself a jack-of-all-trades, but master-of-none (the last bit being my likely downfall), and if there's a multidisciplinary recruiter out there, I will call their bullocks of "hiring" people like me. The BOFH situtation is likely where I fall into: being THE "IT guy" and perhaps having a similar for a co-worker/assistant. Those are the only positions that are truly hiring multidisciplinary employees. You try to "branch out" at any other organization and you'll get kicked very swiftly.
/mines the one with "IT" on the namebadge. Why no accompanying name? Because there's only ONE.
I have significant interdisciplinary experience, and I am basically the only one in my department who can provision a complete virtualization environment from storage up, and yet my formal title still contains a specific operating system. Organizations past a certain size don't generally recognize the capacity to generalize as a virtue because it's not a quantifiable skill, nor does it easily fit into "industry standard" labels.
I whole heartedly agree. I started out in Electronics and migrated to computers and eventually into software development with a small company where I helped grow the business, taking on and managing various staff while also continuing to develop software and taking on the job of implementing and supporting the IT infrastructure, which took ever increasing amounts of my time. When I saw the writing on the wall for that company (a real shame) I jumped ship and spent 9 months looking for another job. Ended up as an IT admin for another SME for considerably less money and no real prospects of getting back into software development other than as a hobby...
Also don't bother having the HR office peeps do your technical screening for you. In fact, involve them in the process but don't let them do any communication before the interview and certainly don't let them touch the job specs. None of them are qualified for that.
So I have like, serveral unices, system administration, network administration, a dash of WAN technologies, even some development, a pinch systems integration, and open source development and community participation.
And no recruiter wants to talk to me. They lie glibly and copiously about that, though.
Oh well, then don't. I'm done and through pandering to people who claim to know about "it recruiting" but fail at the most basic technologies. Or even have trouble doing anything with any document that doesn't come in the latest redmondian proprietary format. Or ... well, I'll stop now.
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Specialize, specialize, specialize! That was the drone of HR wonks for years. "Jack of trades, master of none" was a career death sentence, relegated to shitty help desk jobs to be canned as soon as the next Indian call center could open. Lofty specialists looked down their certificated noses at those of us who knew more than one area.
Now you realize that you need generalists who can bring it all together? Go soak your head, scumbag, unless you are willing to pay at least twice what a specialized insect commands. You belittled us for years, now when we are rare, we will hold your damned feet to the fire, payback for decades of derision.
Sure, money doesn't ease the pain of loosing possessions, friends and teeth to chronic unemployment, but it can at least buy dentures and booze, which will help get new friends.
So where do square pegs go when all the holes are round?
I got all these skills, and more, but work remotely from home office over ssh/vnc etc since 1989.
I run a linux cluster, have a few long term clients and have spare capacity to take on other interesting stuff, but where are these jobs? I registered with a few contract agencies, but never found anything suitable - they always want bums on seats jobs, and I don't live in the UK anymore.
I am most productive on my servers with my tools, and with a 120 mbit fibre connection, location should be irrelevant.
... we worked closely with our consultants - Fujitsu for the hardware, Computacenter for the VMWare consultancy and Symantec and EMC for the backup and disk technologies.
We hosted a four day VMWare/vSphere course which we all attended and started the P2V process the following week.
As we were all ICL/VME former users, we 'got' VMWare and what it was trying to do.
We have 85 virtual servers, have consolidated our SQL onto one big physical cluster and have the SAN-attached VM's to p2v when we alter our fiber infrastructure.
Don't talk about it - do it!
As a Head of Dept, with a multi disciplinary background, in a telecomms software shop, I see the result of this day in and day out. We are a small organisation, so I prize (and absolutely must have) people with multidisciplinary backgrounds.
There seems to be a huge gap in this area between small/medium companies and large organisations.
It's so bad that when we install into a customers site (tier one UK Telcos) that they have to have rooms of people (firewall team , network team, server team, virtualisation team, DB team and so on) to implement a straight forward 3 tier web app. I turn up on my own and can talk rings around the lot of them!!
In my experience outsourcing also increases this problem by an order of magnitude.
"There seems to be a huge gap in this area between small/medium companies and large organisations."
Total understatement. I've had to sit on the phone for hours with big businesses with multi-tiered support groups, each with a different 'domain' they support. If the issue doesn't squarely fall under one of the groups you are screwed, at least for a while until you can get a conference call going where they all talk. This is after talking to each group in isolation for an hour or so each.
So F U AT&T. Outside of each group, no one knows shit about anything else. (sorry, still very bitter at them in particular).
I deal with this kind of stuff quite often, mostly because by the time I get the call everyone else is out of options.
The users have no idea there's more than one flavour of geek, hence DBAs being asked to look at why the printer's jammed, which is always fun to watch.
I was at a small company, and moved to be head of dept for a large company, and I feel the pain there- how many geeks does it take to do x, where x is anything other than switch it off and switch it on again? All of them.
I settled for a small group of specialists, to be the gurus for their topic, and the main cohort of IT folk to be able to do "most" things in our remit, barring a couple of desk-bound call-takers. If it gets too tricky, go ask the specialist to help. If it's really tricky, or you just have no idea, ask them to do it. Mostly worked OK.
Not everyone can be a generalist, judging from the grud-awful wiring jobs and evil server builds we got whilst learning who needs a bit more training. You did learn who to give certain jobs to though.
The advert said they wanted a generalist, someone who was "flexible", and didn't have to know all the specific buzzwords. I do have an avalanche of other buzzwords, and the experience of being dropped in on the deep end on no experience whatsoever and holding my own for a good while. They wanted someone to care for unices free and commercial both; I've done that, and scripting and development and other things. So I thought, what the hey. Pretty sure I can do it, always nice to fill up the old CV a bit more.
On the upside, the answer was quick. The downside was the answer: "Oh no we're a small shop so you have to have those technolgies or I can't believe you'll be up to speed quick enough". This was a small spinout of a financial. Maybe that's related, maybe not.
At any rate, my main experience with large shops is like the one that wanted applications through a ie-only webinterface on their sap system (complete with creating a new username. yes, connected to the public internet), that promptly ate my password and needed HR help to reset. Wonder if they ever managed to fill their unix positions. If they can't take email and PDFs, they're shutting themselves out. If their internal systems can't interface with the rest of the world, well, they do run the risk of losing touch with reality, without noticing. But that was a telco, so no surprises there.
Medium shops do things like having me fly there on my own expense and telling me afterward they read my CV again and didn't want me after all. Is it really that hard to phrase your lies such that you're not implying you've been wasting a lot of my time and money? Or at least pay me for the privilege. The dole isn't up to regular flying tickets and I wasn't even getting that at the time. That was an information and datamining specialist. You'd expect they know about the importance of and pitfalls in presentation and phrasing, but maybe not.
Governmental shops send letters starting with an empty introductory paragraph, ending with an empty closing paragraph, insert a standard paragraph that they therefore really regret having put my CV through the shredder, and apparently forgot to make up the second paragraph with their reasoning entirely. Seemed apt somehow.
Recruiters offer the same face to everybody from small to large: Lots of fast talk, and the certainty that whatever they say, they'll only get back to you with an entirely unsuitable offer years later. Some have one year "refresh" cycles, others up to five years.
There is exactly one shop that I ever interviewed at that didn't want me --and I didn't want to work there, to be honest-- that I'd nonetheless recommend in heartbeat. The interview was that good.
The rest gets a meh at best, and some, well, it shouldn't surprise if it costs them business. I do have a little list, oh yes. Why they're still in business is a good question. Probably there isn't enough "free market" pressure for anyone to shape up.
Very good observation. Seconded. From within.
Even if they hire some multidisciplinary people the statistics show those do not really last long (sub-10% of the average UK Telco employment term).
You also missed the product management and that all of these teams have only 50% say in what happens, the other 50% are reserved for the procurement team.
I notice these people wanting multi-discipline staff *still* want lots of very specific experience of the exact products they use, and certificates in specific things. Being a generalist means I picked this stuff up on the fly, not sitting in classrooms 80% of the time, which is what I'd have had to do if I wanted certificates in all the products I am expected to fix. It's because I'm a generalist that I get given these weird things to fix, because there's no specialist in that.
Smells a lot less like "we want generalists" and a lot more like "you will be doing the work of the three specialists we just canned, so here's a list of their proficiency badges to make sure you are as 'good' as them in the eyes of the HR droid."
Corporations are the most bipolar Alzheimer's two faced entities to ever get created. Twenty years ago (or so) the cry went far and wide for generalists. Three years later, after fixing all the silo specialists cluster ducks, specialists were the only employable talent again. Generalists were "right sized".
Now corporations want generalists again. Not without a guaranteed, unbreakable, 23 year employment contract -- at 150% of my current wage -- to compensate for the last 20 years --paid up front in an escrow account.


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I actually do love cleaning and take great pride in how my home looks and I like to try test products I have bought before to see if I like them or not. This product is one I hadn't even known existed until I stumbled across it while out for the day out of my area. I was looking at some products while the shop assistant was stocking the shelf and she told me this product would be a good purchase because it was apparently a very popular cleaning product with the customers. So I decided to give it a go.
It comes inside a transparent plastic bottle which has a trigger spray nozzle. The trigger handle is very easy to press to release the cleaner. The name is very clear on the front of the bottle and so can easily be spotted on a shelf.
The cleaner is a bright yellow colour, looks really fresh looking inside the bottle. It has a really nice citrus smell to it and one which is quite strong but not too overpowering. I like the smell of it and it mainly smells of lemon but I can slightly smell a hint of grapefruit too but the lemon is the dominant fragrance.
This cleaner is an all purpose degreaser cleaner, it is very different to most purpose cleaners because
it is one which can be used on many surfaces and also fabrics. It is designed to remove stains from fabrics by simply just spraying the stained area and leave it for a couple of minutes or so and then pop it into the washing machine. I have tested this cleaner on a stain which was on one of my grandchildren's old T shirt which he wears for painting on our craft days. I just sprayed the stain which was tomato sauce and then washed it in my machine. This cleaner did a very good job removing the sauce and the T shirt looked in exactly the same way in appearance as it had before I used this cleaner. I tested it with the old item because I wasn't sure if the cleaner would ruin it and if it had it would really matter because it was an old one. It actually didn't ruin it at all but I would advise testing an area first before using this cleaner because it may not be suitable for some fabrics and it doesn't actually tell me on the label what kind of material it can be actually used on but it does tell me to patch test a hidden area on the fabric.
It can also be used to clean metals, plastics, engines and machinery. I have used it to clean my stainless steel sink. When I first used it to clean my sink, it has some tea stains inside the sink and around the plug hole, I usually like to use bleach to remove these stains but I decided to try this cleaner instead. I just sprayed a small amount onto the stains and left it for around 10 seconds or so and then used my sponge scourer, the sponge side and gently wiped over the stain. I was total shocked how well this cleaner removed the stains compared to some of the other well known brands. In my opinion this one works like a bleach for touch stains and dissolves them extremely well. It cuts into them far better than other brands and I found I didn't even have to scrub the stains to remove them, this cleaner does all of the hard work for you and I can see why it is named Elbow Grease. The name fits this cleaner extremely well.
It is a gentle cleaner but extremely powerful and not harsh at all on surfaces and fabrics. I am amazed how it works its magic to remove dirt etc, yet a gentle cleaner where it matters. It is also designed to remove oil from surfaces such as machinery, I haven't used it for cleaning any machinery as yet but if I ever do I will update my review. My hubby has cleaned his bike wheels with it and it removed the dirt and grease from them really well without ruining them. He just sprayed some onto a dry cloth wiped over them and then just buffed them with another clean cloth. This cleaner left them sparkling with a really nice shine to them.
I have used it on my kitchen tiles and it has removed any grease on them perfectly, it just cuts into grease really well to remove it. I have used it on my white bathroom sink, bath, shower tray and toilet. It has cleaned my bathroom extremely well in no time at all.
However it isn't suitable for wooden surfaces or transparent polycarbonates such as plastic glass, Perspex and visors.
I absolutely love this cleaning product, it does exactly what it is designed to do and much more, it is a miracle cleaning product in my opinion and it has cut my cleaning time down because the cleaner is doing all of the hard work and I don't have to tackle any grease or stains by scrubbing too much, just a wipe over with a cloth is all that is needed for this one to clean around my home.
I am so chuffed I stumbled across this cleaner and I only wished I had bought more than one bottle but the next time I visit the area I bought this cleaner from I will definitely stock up with it and I am going to buy some for my family members for them to try it too because it will just help their cleaning become less of a chore.
For a 500ml bottle I paid just a £1 for it, I think this cleaner is worth every single penny spent and it is so affordable for any budget. The quality is super.
I highly do recommend this product if you ever spot it in a shop, I haven't ever spotted it in a supermarket so far and I am not sure if they do stock it but I am going to look out for it when I next go shopping.
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I give this cleaner 5 stars.
Thank you for reading my review and I hope it has been of some help.
Just recently I have had two flats to clean from top to bottom. One because I was moving out of it and had to leave it in a clean state and not only that I got a new flat that although was just what I wanted was an absolute flea pit for want of a better description!
My parents, best mate and I worked all week on both flats and one product I invested in was this one and in actually fact I bought 8 bottles of this in total as it is a brilliant product that I use often anyway and I find it a real multi-purpose product! I have even bought this for other people in the past however I have only ever bought this in the West Country and not seen it anywhere else so if you can't buy it locally do Google it!
The Packaging:
Well the liquid comes in a frosted white bottle that has a see-through and yellow in colour trigger action sprayer to the top of it (which does have a tab to turn it on and off for safety purposes). On the front of the bottle there is a label and on that label we are told that it is Solvent Free Elbow Grease All Purpose Degreaser 'The Only Cleaner You'll Never Need' and that its suitable for use on fabrics, metals and plastics and the weight of the product is stated which is 500ml and incidentally the only size I have only ever seen this to purchase in and there are pictures of clean fabric and a deckchair and a shiny looking sink on there too! On the back of the bottle other information listed includes being told a bit about the product and how to use it, the ingredients are stated as are warnings and contact details for 151 Products Ltd are given (the manufacturer of the product). Its a simple looking product, I do like being able to see the yellow liquid through the bottle too so I know when to replace it etc and it really is easy to spray.
A Bit About The Product According To The Information Given On The Back Of The Bottle:
Elbow grease is formulated to remove grease and oil in all situations. It is ideal for removing grease spots from fabrics and porus materials, for removing grease from kitchen surfaces and for cleaning oily surfaces such as engines and machinery.
Elbow Grease is tough enough to get rid of oil from a car engine, yet gentle enough to safely remove grease stains from delicate and coloured fabrics. For coloured materials, patch test the colour resistance in a hidden area. For painted materials or materials that are not mentioned, patch test on a hidden area of the surface you wish to treat.
Using It:
Well as you may have gathered by now this really can be used on literally anything....and we did believe me! You can use this directly onto hard surfaces such as worktops, I even use this on my wooden veneered furniture, over radiators, skirting boards, I used this to remove grime that was on painted walls and light fittings, I've wiped over my leather sofa with it, cleaned blinds and polished the whole bathroom from top to bottom and all! Of course some of those things are not listed as safe to clean on the bottle and we are advised to test before using. I can only speak for me using this and that I have had no issues with using it at all and it is gentle enough on my skin for me not to wear gloves.
It cleans dirty cookers caked in grease and grime, even glass and to use this on fabrics you simply spray this onto stains and then wash as normal...I have also done this and can vouch for the fact that this really does remove heavy and deep grease spots from clothes too!
It sprays out of the bottle with total ease and has a light but pleasant smell of lemons to it with a hint to me of like a disinfectant smell, whatever it is it does smell fresh and clean and that fragrance lingers for a good hour or so after using it.
Not one bit greasy or smeary I use this from my letterbox, glass topped table, my clothes and down to my laminate floor oh and it is great at spot cleaning carpets too! It brings up stainless steel, plastic and wood up a treat...I even used this on mirrors and providing you really thoroughly wipe it off after using it, its fine on them and all. A brilliant product that I pay £1.00 a bottle for with pleasure...it truly is fantastic!
This is hands down, my favourite multipurpose cleaner ever. Elbow Grease, manufactured by 151, promises to remove grease and oil from a whole host of surfaces including plastics, metals, and even fabrics. I was very excited when I heard of this product, as I'm sure many of you can relate to ruining a favourite piece of clothing by getting something greasy on it that just doesn't wash out!
This is how I came to know of Elbow Grease; I was wearing a top that used to be a favourite while visiting my family, but it had long been relegated to 'loungewear' due to an unidentifiable greasy spot on the front of it. It was, surprisingly, my 18 year old cousin who told me about it, as he (read: his mum) was using it to remove oil from his college overalls. So I added it to my mental shopping list as Something To Look Out For.
A few weeks later I was in Asda when I spotted Elbow Grease in all it's bright and colourful goodness, sitting on a shelf in the £1 section. £1?! So I added two 500ml trigger spray bottles to my trolley, and believe me I've never looked back. I tried it on the afore mentioned top, eager to see if it would work and restore my top to it's former glory. To use it on fabrics, you spray it right onto the stain before washing as usual. So this is exactly what I did, and when I retrieved the top from the machine it looked as though the mark was gone. But, I reserved full judgment for when the top was dry and I wasn't disappointed.
I have since found loads of other uses for it, I'm smiling even as I write this! I used to groan when my other half wanted something fried because I detested clearing up the inevitable mess and even washing the frying pan was just horrible (I may have moaned him to do it, but he probably wouldn't have done it properly). So now, when I want to clean greasy disgusting frying pans I just spray this on to them, leave it a minute then scrub with a dish brush and rinse. It then gets washed with the other dishes - only to remove all traces of the Elbow Grease though, since the oil is long gone.
Similarly, when I want to clean the hob and surrounding tiles/cupboard sides, whether it be after frying or just to remove some burnt on stuff, I use Elbow Grease. For hard surfaces, the bottle states to either spray onto a cloth and wipe, or spray directly onto the surface for tougher deposits. I always spray directly onto whatever I am cleaning, I just like doing this better. I want my cleaning products to be in direct contact with dirty surfaces as it reassures me it's really doing it's work. Sometimes I will use a brillo pad to work the Elbow Grease in when I'm doing the hob, but it's not really necessary; it just feels good and makes even shorter work of anything burnt on. It leaves my hob so sparkling and shiny, you could almost believe it was brand new if it wasn't for the well used hotplates! I have used this to clean my oven and oven trays too, and even that dreaded job feels like a breeze. The Elbow Grease/brillo combo is particularly useful on the racks in your oven, wrap the brillo around each bar after spraying with this and you get them looking good as new in record time.
You can even use it on engines and machinery to get rid of oil, though I have never done this. Other things I have used it for include cleaning the bathroom (yeah, not greasy I know, but it cuts through soap scum and water marks), cleaning my plastic sink, cleaning my kitchen fascias, tiles, uPVC window and door frames, gloss painted skirting boards, my stainless steel bin (and the plastic inner bucket) and glass. The results for each and every task I gave it were amazing. Not to mention practically effortless.
Elbow Grease is solvent free which is another bonus, and it contains limonene giving it a really pleasant fresh smell. It still smells like a cleaning product to me but it's not offensive at all. I like the smell of cleaning products, I think when it lingers in the air you know it's done something!
It is labeled as a non specific irritant, particularly to the eyes. Care should be taken when using it, try not to breathe it in and if you have sensitive skin gloves are recommended. The skin on my hands is prone to outbreaks, but this product hasn't bothered me. I do rinse my hands after using it though, but I don't wear gloves as they just hinder me! You should not use it on wood or transparent polycarbonates (so things like plexiglass, perspex, other acrylic glass and safety visors) and always do a patch test on fabrics, painted materials and anything else you wish to try it on but is not mentioned on the packaging. It caused no issues for me on gloss painted wood, but gloss is pretty bombproof.
I would class this as that rare thing, a true Wonder Product. Something that lives up to all it's promises and really can be used all over (and outside of) the home. It has everything going for it; the price is great, the packaging is even attractive, bright and eye catching. "The only cleaner you'll ever need"? Near enough. There are no gimmicks here, just good old fashioned Elbow Grease.
I recently had part of my huge brick garden shed converted into a kitchenette as I have a large garden and it was becoming an effort to walk back to my bungalow whenever I wanted a snack or a cup of tea. Up to now I have installed a microwave, two ring electric hob, kettle and toaster so I needed a stash of cleaning products ready to hand in the kitchenette to be able to keep it as clean as my main kitchen.
I spend a lot of money on cleaning products and tend to buy the best available, but can't justify doing this for two kitchens so went off to Poundland to see what I could pick up there. Among other things I bought a bottle of Elbow Grease All Purpose Degreaser, and was glad I did after my granddaughter decided to fry herself a bacon sandwich this morning. The end result of this cooking session is a total mess of little oil splatters and larger puddles of cold grease all over my hob and work surface. How can one twelve year old and two slices of bacon can cause so much mess?
I was not holding out very much hope for this Degreaser as I usually buy the much more expensive Fairy Power Spray, which I think is wonderful, and could not see how this much cheaper version could be of the same standard.
After unplugging my electric hob I liberally sprayed Elbow Grease across the top of both the hob and the surface. The trigger spray is very easy to use and the rounded design of the bottle meant it was comfortable to hold in my hand while depressing the trigger, the trigger mechanism itself is smooth and easy to press which was a relief as I have arthritis in my hands and it was playing up that day.
I left the Degreaser for a few minutes and was surprised to see I could literally see the grease dissolving and getting more runny before my eyes. I used a hot damp cloth to wipe the surfaces and was astounded as it picked up grease and oil, leaving visibly cleaner areas where I had wiped. In total I had to rinse and clean my cloth in hot water twice and for the final rinse of the surfaces I sprayed a little of this product onto a clean damp cloth to make sure every last bit of greasy residue had been removed. After a little work, if you can call simply wiping a surface and rinsing the cloth work, my kitchenette was as clean as it had been before being hit by a twelve year olds complete lack of understanding about hygiene!
I decided to test it further on a roasting tin that had been used to cook a joint of lamb and roast vegetables. Anyone who cooks lamb will know it's an extremely greasy meat to cook, and my roasting tin was a mess of cold solidified lamb fat, small burned pools of fat and bits of potato that had stuck fast to the bottom of the tin. This time I sprayed more of the Degreaser as this was a very tough job, again I left it a few minutes and tackled it with a damp cloth. The first application removed most of the larger bits of greasy dirt from the roasting tin, and with a little perseverance I think I could have scrubbed the tin clean but I decided to spray it again to see how well a second application would perform.
After leaving it to soak in for a while I realised I was late for an appointment so ran a very hot bowl of soapy water and left the tin in to soak without wiping the Elbow Grease off. When I returned an hour later I could see that a lot of the grease had lifted off the tin and was either floating on the still warm water or very loosely attached to the tin still, requiring just a very swift scrub over with the dishwashing brush. A rinse with hot, then cold water left my tin sparkling clean and ready to put away for the next meal.
I am extremely impressed with Elbow Grease All Purpose Degreaser. Considering it cost me just £1 I would say it is at least as good as Fairy Power Spray which is almost £3 in price now, it's certainly more effective than Cifs kitchen cleaner which is fairly cheap to buy but requires a lot of hard work to get the most from the product. This Degreaser has a subtle lemon scent which is very fresh smelling and leaves a lovely clean fragrance in my kitchen. Most importantly it does not make me cough at all, even while using it at the bottom end of my shed which is waiting for a window to be cut into the wall and there is very little ventilation save the door which was open at the other end. I would be coughing and wheezing at some other products by this point but I had no more than a little tickle in my throat, which is to be expected as I have severe asthma so even the kindest products will produce some reaction.
I would certainly recommend this and it will now replace my Fairy Power Spray completely because it's not only cheaper but comes in a bigger bottle and is just as effective.
Now look, my mother said, Ive bought this HG cleaner, its expensive so go easy and I want you to get up on the ladder and get the paint marks off the vinyl.
Stuff £6! For two years Ive constantly recommended this wonderful miracle product from 151. Called Elbow Grease, to all of my friends - its a non-toxic degreasing formula god send! Ive been using it to clean ovens, hobs, the microwave and the recent drama of washing down kitchen lights which are prone to grease caught from the cooker opposite in our kitchen. One spray, one wipe youll be surprised as to the amount of grease and dirt this spray formula lifts.
So lets go back to 2005 This is a long review and I make no apology for it; I found this product to be the best on the market against higher priced cleaning solutions.
Picture this. Asked if we could help out a friend move into a new home, my mum responded saying that I was free that weekend to help out, particularly as the carpets hadn't arrived and there was no vacuuming to do, but I was more than happy to clean and wash down the cupboards. My mum's choice was to use her favoured Kitchen Power spray, a spray which manages to make me sneeze at the best of times where it's highly toxic fumes can over come me from time to time - particularly if my mother keeps squeezing the trigger on the bottle to get more of this chemical solution out to burn off dirt and grease - without a window being open.
I however had my secret weapon; 151's non-toxic Elbow Grease formula.
** Availability & Product **
Elbow Grease is made by 151 Products, who supply most Pound and Thrift shops with a lot of cheap different products. Elbow Grease seems to be more of a consumer friendly first, rather than industrial, because everyone I know who has used this product always talks about its positive strengths.
The price per bottle should cost a mere £1 but it is hard to get unless you live near a privately owned pound shop OR Semi Chem who after Christmas has started stocking this excellent product on their shelves. Semi Chem's price is usually just 99p for the standard 500ml bottle.
Elbow Grease is a NON-TOXIC formula which is one of the best advantages going for this product. It was recommended to me and in turn I've since recommended its use to all the nurseries and pre-schools I've worked in as well as the current secondary school I'm in, not just for shifting dirt on contact but other uses which I shall elaborate on later.
Primarily Elbow Grease Degreaser is just what it states on the label. It is a non toxic degreasing spray liquid, non-aerosol type which breaks up dirt and grease on contact.
I have used this product for two years now and still heartily recommend it to anyone who is looking for an all purpose degreasing spray in the home. Notably for any consumer who hates using products which have lots of chemicals especially around children, this is one spray you should consider.
Looks wise the bottle has a red top with a white twist On/Off channel and a white accompanying trigger. The bottle is a clear acrylic, slightly clouded and carries a green label with "Elbow Grease," written in red thick lettering and slightly angled. Below this you'll find the words "All Purpose Degreaser" in smaller white lettering against a bluish rectangle background.
** Examples **
I've found that Kitchen Power spray seems to break up grease after five minutes. And I mean this by the liquid forming a mass of bubbles at the centre of the grease spot rather than around it. Ive found whereas Kitchen Power needs time for its properties to hone in on the stain rather than working immediately 151 Elbow Grease does its break up upon contact instantly.
Squeezing the trigger on the bottle should either spread a fine mist or a hefty squirt onto the affected area according to the 4 way rotating square white nib at the end of the spray and it has the usual on and off markings with further markings of optional releases . Whilst my mum stood and chatted away to her friend waiting for the grease to shift on her side of the kitchen, I was already wiping down all the stuck on grease, dust and dirt which had stuck itself to the tops of the food cupboards on my side of the kitchen in less than 2 minutes. Oh yes the Kitchen Power finally managed to clear the grease, but only as I found in one area where the spray had hit the spot, in the centre whilst the Elbow Grease cleared it all up in one.
Elbow Grease can be used on virtually every surface. I've used it in our bathroom as well as the kitchen sinks and worktops. Of course in harder to reach areas, EG is brilliant at breaking up grime but if you don't wipe it immediately you'll start to see lines of the liquid dirt starting to fall down walls, which should shock you into realising how dirty places can really be! One of the key points of this cleaning spray is that whenever it hits dried on food stains, food spots in particular; it will surround the spot with its liquid and eventually loosen.
Here are a few other examples:
Burnt on grease around gas hob rings: Here for example one spray is more than enough to leave on the hob before applying a hot sponge or wet cloth to the area. Elbow Grease is not flammable so you don't have to worry if you have left surplus liquid on the hob after washing down.
Microwave: Interior cleaning is simple, again spray and leave for a moment before applying wet cloth. What is remarkable is the amount of dirt which comes off the metal, and any painted area inside such an oven if you don't have stainless steel inside. Externally, Elbow Grease gets rid of food stains which have been stuck on and removing marks from the fascia at the front is very easy.
Car grease and Oil is no problem for Elbow Grease. It cuts through car oil and grease, particularly if you get it on your hands. Whilst Elbow Grease can leave a sticky feeling behind on skin, it gets rid of oily substances which have been left on machinery in general.
Finger marks and general oily deposits left on window surrounds also come up well with Elbow Grease. With other products if you cant be bothered to put some of your manual elbow grease in yourself, spray EG on the hob and wait a couple of minutes for the burnt on stains to break down.
Soap deposits simply roll off with Elbow Grease, handy to use in the bathroom, around the bath itself on any type of porous material as well as coloured plastic baths. Elbow Grease brings stainless steel and chrome up looking professionally gleaming.
I was curious one day to see how this would benefit in the school. I left it in the department for general worktop cleaning as well as use with some of the keyboards in the school which can get oily from pupil's fingers. We no longer have chalk boards at school, and they have since been replaced with white PVC boards. Elbow Grease managed to destroy and break down permanent ink which had been applied to the board by mistake - a common problem - but because white spirit is a no-no product to keep in the classroom, Elbow Grease CAN get rid of permanent ink marks on a PVC white board. Excellent when you consider some of the prices schools are charged for purpose ink removal sprays and creams and they themselves are never available due to constant use.
** Tips To Using **
The secret I use with Elbow Grease is with a damp cloth. I find that too much water on a cloth will make this agent foam up, and as such a damp cloth usually produces great results. Elbow Grease works better if you use a lukewarm towel as opposed to cold water too. Although EG will shift grease and oil, it works faster with the aid of a hot cloth rather than cold and works even faster if you have a Micro fibre cloth or one of those Spongex metallic scourer foam pads (another product I love but seldom find!)
For the price then, I have bought 3 bottles in one go; one for use in the kitchen, one for use in the bathroom and one for use elsewhere in the home and EG is quite a universal cleaner.
From time to time, depending on usage I have found that the liquid can foam up in the bottle, and with it having a twisting unlocking action on the neck, it's handy to loosen off and add some water to water down the content - this does not harm the agent's contents, if anything I find it prolongs Elbow Grease that little bit longer until I can buy another bottle!
** The Scent **
Unfortunately the scent of this product is something I don't really like. It isn't as strong as Kitchen Power but there is a distinct chemical smell here, some scent of citrus oil, which could well justify partly some of its brilliant ingredients which shift oil and grease stains. There is a strong smell here of Windowlene type products, similar also to Flash but if it works and if the product does state it's non-toxic I guess there is one downside in general terms to this product when using it. Looks wise the liquid is a slightly off lemon water colour, not cloudy but coloured and clear.
151 (from 2007 onwards) have also launched Elbow Grease with Orange oil, which lessens the original chemical smell and replaced it with a vibrant orange scent.
** Other Problems **
As the bottle states, as a consumer you should test a small part of the area you are cleaning and as the bottle goes onto warn, Elbow Grease will not clean plastic acrylic or see through plastic such as Visors. I have tried this already and find that the liquid rolls off at any given notice and does not clean acrylic terribly well.
Contents wise, this product does carry very small amounts of Irritants despite its non-toxicity so it is best to check the back of the bottle as to what it contains. It is however solvent free.
Largely depending on the shop you visit, there are slightly two different designs of the bottle but both are the same 500ml with red gun and white trigger. Look for the more angular design against the softer oval shaped top and channel spray outlet. Why? Well for some reason, those bottle's tops have a tendency to fall off. I always grip the bottle where the hand defies logic on the well designed grip just below the neck of the bottle. There have been times however when I did this on the oval shaped bottles, the top comes off and all of the EG gets knocked out and gets all over me.
** Conclusion **
Elbow Grease Degreaser is one of those products which by its very advertising could pass you by. Designed with very much the cleaner type employee in mind, this is one spray you should consider for instant worktop stain removals, particularly in the kitchen and of course, lastly without saying, degreasing and oil removal. For £1 who am I to argue with? The only downside is looking for this product. Impress the manager of your local supermarket to get this in! Thanks for reading. ©Nar06 (review originally from Ciao)
** Update; 2007 **
So to recap to the beginning of this review; briefly the EG knocked spots off a chemically based product called HG cleaner for the removal of paint marks on vinyl walls; that product cost £6-95 for a 500ml bottle and usually sits on the shelves at paint shops. Needless to say we wont be wasting money like that on HGs products when we have 151 Elbow Grease.
Another miracle which has occurred has been using Elbow Grease in my Vax. Splitting the parts of carpet shampoo, one half of the cap with one half of Elbow Grease means that grease on kitchen flooring shifts a hell of a lot quicker than the standard hard floor or 3 in 1 carpet/floor cleaning agent is supposed to do. Mixing the two solutions together however leaves our kitchen floor smelling very clean and fresh as opposed to using Elbow Grease all on its own.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) today announced that it will present Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Sandler O'Neill East Coast Financial Services Conference in Turnberry Isle Miami in Aventura, Florida.
The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:55 p.m. Eastern Time.
A live audio webcast will be available in the investor relations section of the company's website, www.popular.com. Listeners are recommended to go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the broadcast to download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the webcast will be archived in Popular's website for 30 days.
Founded in 1893, Popular, Inc. is the leading banking institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico and ranks 36th by assets among U.S. banks. In the United States, Popular has established a community-banking franchise providing a broad range of financial services and products with branches in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida and California.


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Magill, Palmer likely candidates to start Sunday
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
SAN DIEGO -- Manager Don Mattingly said he still wasn't ready to announce the Dodgers' starting pitcher for Sunday against the Padres.
Although his removal after two innings for Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday night seemed to be a tipoff it would be rookie Matt Magill, his Isotopes teammate Matt Palmer is still under consideration, even though he's not on the 40-man roster.
A 34-year-old journeyman right-hander, Palmer allowed one run over seven innings Tuesday night and is 3-3 with a 4.26 ERA in 11 starts for Albuquerque after missing most of April recovering from Spring Training knee surgery.
In addition to his sharper recent form, Palmer is 13-7 lifetime in the Major Leagues, including an 11-2 season with the Angels in 2009.
Magill is on the 40-man roster, which is why he's been recalled three times this year to replace injured starters.
On April 27 against Milwaukee in place of the injured Stephen Fife, Magill debuted impressively, allowing two runs in 6 2/3 innings. But on June 2 in Denver when Hyun-Jin Ryu had a bruised foot, Magill walked nine in six innings and allowed four home runs. On June 9 against Atlanta when Ted Lilly couldn't start, Magill walked six more in 3 2/3 innings.
Now, with the bullpen's usage in Wednesday's doubleheader, the Thursday option to Albuquerque of reliever Chris Withrow and no off-days before Sunday, the Dodgers can't afford another short start from Magill.
Mattingly: Puig needs to earn All-Star selection
SAN DIEGO -- Don Mattingly isn't ready to support Yasiel Puig's All-Star candidacy after only 15 games, even if they've been a pretty spectacular 15 games.
"Right now? No," Mattingly said. "He doesn't have enough numbers better than everybody else. If he gets to the point where he puts up huge numbers, he should be considered."
Puig spent the first two months in the Minor Leagues, recalled from Double-A Chattanooga on June 3. Since then, he's assaulted the record books by hitting .474 with five homers and 11 RBIs.
"Who would you take him over?" Mattingly asked. "It's like the [Bryce] Harper thing last year. He should earn it. If you earn it, you should make it."
Mattingly said he understands the school of thought that the team should be selected based on fan appeal, but he just disagrees for a logical baseball reason.
"Not if you're saying you have the home-field advantage [of the World Series to the winner]," he said. "Then you should earn it. I want to support my player. If he plays well enough, he should make it. I want Hanley [Ramirez] and Adrian [Gonzalez], but I want the guys who deserve it to make it. I'm not saying they're not All-Star caliber, but they still have to earn the All-Star."
Mattingly said he wouldn't object if Puig participated in the Home Run Derby.
"He'd probably love it," he said.
Injury updates: Kemp inching closer to rehab assignment
SAN DIEGO -- Disabled outfielder Matt Kemp said he had a "very good day" working out his healing right hamstring, but he still hasn't tested it running the bases, which would be the final hurdle before beginning a Minor League rehab assignment.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he was still hopeful Kemp would advance to the rehab assignment by early next week, which would allow him to be activated by next weekend's home series against Philadelphia.
But Mattingly cautioned that such a timetable was only his hope, not anything sanctioned by the medical department.
Mattingly said he assumed one of his other disabled outfielders, Carl Crawford, would shift his workouts from Arizona to Los Angeles when the club returns after the weekend series in San Diego, but Crawford was still "behind Matt" and isn't close to a rehab assignment.
Third disabled outfielder Scott Van Slyke (strained shoulder) is ready for a rehab assignment and will start it Friday night for Triple-A Albuquerque.
Disabled pitcher Ted Lilly (strained neck) met the club in San Diego and Mattingly said there's a chance Lilly would throw a bullpen session before the series ends.
Dodgers recall Herrera from Triple-A, option Withrow
SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers recalled utility man Elian Herrera from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday and optioned reliever Chris Withrow to the Isotopes.
The move was made to balance the roster after the Interleague series with the Yankees, when the Dodgers carried 13 pitchers.
Herrera made a one-game cameo with the Dodgers in May, and he filled in nicely last year when second baseman Mark Ellis was disabled.
Withrow, a former first-round pick, had a 5.40 ERA in three appearances since a June 11 promotion, including two perfect innings in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Sonoma State University seeks to assist applicants and employees with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.
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Many conditions and accommodations are obvious and unquestioned. In situations where an accommodation is requested and there are questions regarding either the existence of a qualified disability, the need for an accommodation, or the nature of the accommodation to be provided, campus managers and supervisors need to consult with the ADA Coordinator If a manager or supervisor questions the condition, restriction or proposed accommodation, s/he must discuss the reservations with the ADA Coordinator before engaging in the interactive process with the employee. This will avoid managers and supervisors misunderstanding their obligations under University policy.
The ADA Coordinator assists managers and supervisors in evaluating needed information, employees' capabilities and limitations to perform jobs, entitlement to accommodation, appropriateness of accommodations, and related issues.
Required Forms
To assist in processing requests for accommodation, the ADA Coordinator's office utilizes the Accommodation Request Form , Verification of Disability Form , and Release of Medical Information Form . These forms may also be requested from the ADA Coordinator.
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My name is Sara and I am from Flagstaff, AZ. I am new to quilting and here as well. I am in the process of finishing my first quilt. I hope to have it done in the next couple of weeks. I am a stay at home mom and have a daughter with special needs. The quilt I am making is for her so it is very colorful with lots of contrasting colors. I wanted it to be visually interesting for her. I look forward to learning all kinds of wonderful tips here.
Welcome Maooose! I think you will be pleased here. Pull up a chair and be prepared to sit awhile. There is tons of information available and wonderful people to chat with and learn from. If you have questions, ideas or just a thought share and make yourself at home. How old is your daughter? Please let us know how she loves her quilt.
I'm a material girl....Want to see my fabric collection?
Thank you for the welcome. My daughter is 16. She has a very rare syndrome called Aicardi Syndrome. You can google it to find out more. She has seen bits and pieces of her quilt as it has come together and she gets wide eyed each time she looks at it so I think that is a good sign! LOL! I was going to tie the quilt but didn't like the look of it, then I thought I would hand quilt it. I have decided that I am just not great at that and was having issues with the fabric puckering on the backside of my practice pieces so I have decided to machine quilt it by stitching the ditch with my sewing machine. I am looking forward to getting it done and using it.
Hi Sara, welcome
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Hi Rhonnie. This is a great group of people here. Supportive, encouraging, some very good quilters who love to share their knowledge. It is a very busy place.
I did read about Aicardi Syndrome. Is that a picture of your daughter in your avatar? It must have been heart breaking at first. You will have to show us a picture of her quilt when you are done.
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Welcome Sara! You will love it here! Everyone is so helpful and if they don't know the answer they help you figure it out! Check out the groups and enjoy! Please post pics, we love them!!!
Sara,welcome to the club. You're gonna love it here. Barbara
Welcome, Sara! It's nice to have you join us. Stitch-in-the-ditch is an excellent way to finish your first quilt! Did you use safety pins to hold your quilt sandwich together? How have you been teaching yourself to quilt - books? videos? other?
I hope you will enjoy this site as much as I have! Feel free to post any questions you may have. There are many helpful talented quilters residing here!
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Sara, welcome to our family! Enjoy!
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I have to say wow I had never heard of that and yes it sounds challenging. I bet she is a blessing in the same breath though. I hope she loves her quilt. I know I look forward to hearing more about you. your projects and your daughter. (((huggles)))
hi sara, welcome to the group
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Thank you everyone for the kind welcome! I am looking forward to learning a lot here and I am sure I will have LOTS of questions. :)
I posted some pictures in my gallery of Nicole's quilt so you can take a look at it. The colors are more vibrant in person for sure.
Patti - that is actually me in my avatar. I just posted a couple of pics of my daughter in my gallery. Thank you for reading about Aicardi Syndrome.
MN Nancy - Yep all my layers are pinned with basting pins or safety pins. I originally bought 100 basting pins thinking that would be plenty...WRONG!! I raided my stash of safety pins from another project and probably put WAY to many pins in but I wanted to be safe. I think I have about 300+ pins in my layers and the quilt is about 55in x 76in. I had a friend teach me how to make 9 patch blocks using the strip method and then went from there on my own for the most part. I measured the top of her bed to figure out the size I wanted and then did the math to decide on the size of the blocks etc.. Two of SIL's are quilters so I have had some help over the phone from them and then I have been watching youtube videos.
Rhonnie - Aicardi Syndrome is indeed a challenging syndrome for sure!! There is a very wide range of abilities with the girls. Nicole is 100% dependent on us for everything so that keeps us very busy most days. She amazes me each and everyday with little things and her strength. She goes through some awful days due to seizures but she keeps on smiling and rarely ever cries. She has a great personality and although she is non-verbal she has her ways of communicating for sure. She is in many ways like a typical teenager. She likes to stay up late and sleep in late. It is 11:30ish now and she is still snoozing. She has ways of getting out of things she doesn't want to do when it comes to therapies etc. She is a blessing to our family. Although I would have preferred to not have become an Aicardi Mom, my life is so much richer and blessed by the people I have met along this journey.
You sound like an amazing mom, Sara!
I looked in your gallery - nice job on that first quilt! Three hundred pins might have been a bit much (giggle)!
You sound like an amazing mom, Sara!
I looked in your gallery - nice job on that first quilt! Three hundred pins might have been a bit much (giggle)!
Aww thanks. I do the best I can. I am sure I have WAY more pins than I needed but I figure I want to make sure that thing isn't gonna move when I start quilting it!! LOL :)
Thank you everyone for the kind welcome! I am looking forward to learning a lot here and I am sure I will have LOTS of questions. :)
I posted some pictures in my gallery of Nicole's quilt so you can take a look at it. The colors are more vibrant in person for sure.
Welcome Sara. I visited your gallery; nice work on the quilt. Your daughter is very cute.


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Must Be Nice: Take A Look At San Fran 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick's Bitter Ex And His New Asian Persuasion Boo-Thang! [Pics]
We've seen him run, but this guy REALLY gets around!
49ers QB Colin Kaepernick Dumped One Banger Girlfriend For Another
Shouts to BlackSportsOnline for the heads up.
According to reports, Colin Kaepernick is similar to DJ Khaled in that he is "Suffering From Success". Shortly after becoming the 49ers starting quarterback, Colin dumped his "good time" girlfriend, Corban Fennell, for another (similar looking) "girlfriend" named J.Marie.
Corban sent a few sodium-laced tweets back in December that nod to her heartbreak over being dumped by the man-of-the-hour.
Oh your chick is coming to town? Lol I can't deal..done being the good guy
— Corban (@coco_mari3) December 4, 2012
So irritated and upset going to have to cancel my surprise plans for 2 to Ruth's Chris in the city to celebrate a belated bday ugh
— Corban (@coco_mari3) December 4, 2012
Awwww, poor thang…
No doubt Colin has a bevy of broads that are vying for his attention nowadays, play on playa, but don't get caught out there like some of your athletic brothers…
Take a look at Colin's old work and new work after the flipper.
One thing's for sure, he likes 'em with racks on racks on racks, A-cups need not apply.
Images via Instagram/Twitter
This is Colin's new piece, she is model-chick named J.Marie.
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This is Colin's old thang. Her name is Corban Fennell, no word on what the hell she does other than look magically delicious.


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After the Dallas retail boom brought on by the railroad, yet another mode of transportation pushed retail to the suburbs. Streetcars, which began to spring up in Dallas in the late 1800s, boosted the decentralization of downtown and mobilized consumers around the city.
Before automobiles became commonplace at the homestead, streetcars were the main mode of transportation in urban areas. In fact, according to Robert A.Rieder in the Handbook of Texas Online, "The electric streetcar represented the most significant development in city transportation."


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"In 1997, violinist Hilary Hahn released her debut recording. She was 17 years old. The CD of Bach partitas received critical acclaim and her career as a professional musician took off
. In 2001, Time magazine called her America's best young classical musician. Hilary Hahn was touring, recording and playing everything from Beethoven to Stravinsky."NPR


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An explosion of tumbleweeds this year is clogging up irrigation canals, sometimes blocking the flow of water completely.
Irrigation crews have been spending a lot of time clearing clogged intakes and removing the nuisance from under low bridges and along canal curves.
"For some reason, they are a real problem this year," said Ken Curtis, an engineer with the Dolores Water Conservancy District. "We're spending more time than usual clearing out our canals."
The district retrofitted equipment to handle the mess. An ingenious traveling screen system works to remove tumbleweeds and debris from canals.
Spikes were welded onto a moving screen to pick up floating and drowned weeds in the canal. The device then drops the captured weeds onto a conveyor belt that dumps them to the side.
The huge piles are burned when conditions are good. The screen also filters out pond weed and algae.
"It had been piling up at Ruin Canyon so much it was starting to erode the banks," said Gary Croke, an DWCD electrician on tumbleweed patrol. "I'm going there next."
Crews deploy a boom truck for larger blockages. The crane was modified with giant tumbleweed "salad tongs" that can pick up large loads and pile them for burning.
To prevent loss of water through seepage, some canals have also been lined with a durable propylene membrane provided by Simbeck and Associates, of Mancos.
"They're durable, last a long time and work well for sections with seepage problems," Curtis said. "We're lucky to have a local company that provides them."


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For several months, the Pope County Quorum Court has discussed whether a property tax increase is needed. At its November meeting, the court must vote to set the millage rate for the year.
An ordinance to increase the millage from one to two mills for the county's General Fund has been read twice and is expected to be presented for a vote.
"The revenue coming in from the sales tax has fallen off drastically over the past three years," Justice of the Peace Ben Cross said. "The only compensation for loss of sales tax revenue is millage."
Cross noted the Quorum Court is required to set the millage each year, and is granted by state statute the ability to levy up to five mills. He said the system is set up that way to allow the court to adjust the flow of funds through the county as necessary.
"If sales tax regenerates and we pull in money we've lost, we can change that," Cross said.
Other JPs are not yet convinced an increase is necessary.
"I think it's a bad time to be raising the millage," Justice Bill Sparks said. "... There's been a lot of other increases within Pope County in some of the municipalities and people's taxes are pretty high."
Sparks said he is against a tax increase that taxpayers do not have the opportunity to vote on.
Justice Jackie Heflin said he has been talking to various constituents, but has not yet made a decision one way or the other on the millage issue.
While he said he doesn't like the idea of a new tax, Heflin said the county budget is tight and needs to be sufficient to allow vital operations to continue effectively.
One alternative that has been suggested is the possibility of increasing the property tax by only a half mill instead of a full mill.
Cross said he would be willing to consider the smaller increase if it would make more justices comfortable with the vote.
Heflin said he might be more willing to support a half-mill increase, but Sparks said all departments should be examined for cuts before any increase is proposed.
The Quorum Court will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pope County Courthouse.


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Actually, Jen, the only crime novels I've read are Patricia Cornwell, Dennis Lehane, Ruth Rendell and Martina Cole -- and Martina Cole you might not have heard of but she's pretty big in the UK.
What are you studying at university? You're Australian, aren't you? I love Australians. Is it sunny where you live? The best-looking Austrailian, without a doubt, is Simon Baker -- he plays Patrick Jane on the Mentalist.


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Billy Davies is not worried about Nottingham Forest's owners interfering in team selection
Billy Davies is not worried about Nottingham Forest's owners interfering in how he manages the team.
Last Updated: 12/02/13 12:34pm
It is thought that both of Davies' predecessors - Sean O'Driscoll and Alex McLeish - left the City Ground at least partly because of the Al-Hasawi family attempting to have a say in first-team affairs.
However, Davies insists that will not be a problem for him as he has it in writing that he is in complete control of the playing side of things.
"That was the offer, it did not have to be requested or demanded," the Scot told reporters on Monday at his first press conference since succeeding McLeish on Thursday.
"I never asked about that or had the conversation about it. Fawaz (Al-Hasawi, chairman) made it absolutely clear he wanted me to manage the football club, to manage Forest and try to get the club into the Premier League.
"I did not need clarification, not a word, it was there in black and white."
Davies, back at Forest 20 months after he was sacked by the old regime, added: "A manager just wants to manage the football team, not necessarily manage the club, just the football team.
"That's what he is employed to do, to manage the quality of the squad and what you need within it.
"If you get that, you don't mind what happens in the future."
Davies has stressed the importance of stability on his return to the job.
Davies revealed: "I said to Fawaz (Al-Hasawi, chairman), why are Manchester United successful? Why are Arsenal and Everton successful?
"The longer the relationship goes on, the more success you get. It can be good if you can get that working relationship, over a long period of time, as those clubs have found out.
"At this moment in time there are too many clubs making too many knee-jerk reactions."
The Scot, who has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, added: "I don't know what has gone in the past, there have been changes here, but I do not know why.
"I left my job (at Forest) early previously. I know the situation, I know why. It happens. But the most successful clubs are the ones that bond a working relationship over a long period of time.
"If you can do that, then achievements can be reached."


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Man charged over double-fatal car crash
A man involved in a head-on smash that killed two people has been charged with culpable driving.
Police said a 28-year-old Maidstone man was charged with two counts of culpable driving and other criminal offences in relation to the crash in St Albans on October 15.
He was remanded in custody and will face the Melbourne Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
A man and a woman were killed in the crash on St Albans Road when their Toyota Camry and a Toyota Tarago van collided.
Police said at the time that the van, being driven by the Maidstone man, was believed to have clipped roadworks equipment beneath the Western Ring Road overpass shortly before the crash.
The Maidstone man suffered critical head injuries in the crash.
Detective Sergeant Mark Amos said hours after the crash that the van was believed to have been travelling north when it collided head-on with the south-bound Camry.
The wreckage of the Camry ended up on the nature strip while the Tarago landed on its side on the road.
The male driver of the Camry died at the scene, while his female passenger was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where she died of her injuries a short time later.
The crash occurred beneath the Western Ring Road overpass on a section of St Albans Road where the speed limit has been reduced to 40km/h while roadworks are taking place.
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Arizona has targeted a few recruits from San Diego (Calif.) Madison, and after visiting Tucson on Monday and Tuesday one of the prospects decided his future team would be the Wildcats.
Athlete recruit Lee Walker decided to end his recruitment Tuesday afternoon prior to leaving Tucson as he gave the 'Cats his commitment before heading back to Southern California.
"They offered me a long time ago, so I had a long time to think about it," Lee said. "And then I kind of made a checklist, and they fit all the things I wanted. It wasn't too far from home but not too close. And then the biggest thing to me was that I was leaving both of my families behind - my high school football family and my real family - to join their family.
"Their recruiters were good, they were funny and I just felt like they had a lot of interest. So I just felt today was the right day, because if you want to do something you have to do it."
Although he had thought long and hard about the decision for a while, it didn't take very long once he was on UA's campus to decide what he wanted to do.
"After seeing the campus, the weight program and all the new stuff they're getting, I felt like today was the day," he said. "It took a lot not to just go down and say, 'Alright, I'm ready to commit,' but I waited until the end of the trip. I talked to my coach and he said he was behind me 100 percent, so I felt good about doing it."
When watching Walker's film one thing that stands out above the rest is his speed, and at this point the rising senior is hoping to stay on the offensive side of the ball.
"When I told them that I was going to commit, coach (Rich) Rodriguez said 'we're going to be giving you sweeps and reverses and you're going to be our slot guy,'" the new UA commit said. "And that's why I feel like Arizona is another home, because I'm going to be doing exactly the same thing that I do in high school - except for playing defense."
Walker made the trip with two Madison teammates - Pierre Cormier and Michael Garner - both of whom now hold offers from the 'Cats. Cormier is a 2013 running back prospect and Walker said he hopes his fellow senior makes the same decision he does when he's ready.
"It would be nice for Pierre to go with me, but at the end of the day it's his decision," Walker said. "We bonded a lot on the trip and he helped me my decision. He's been in the recruiting game longer, so he gave me some things to look at and that helped me make my decision."
Walker is the Wildcats 23rd commitment of the 2013 class and the first of the month of August.
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In case anyone cared Steve Phillips predicts Rex Ryan will be fired after this season.
Ofcourse no one cares. This is the same guy who wrecked his marriage to get with an intern who looks like Kevin James and traded for Mo Vaughn.
Rex Ryan may not have a "textbook" style, however, I believe he will deliver a Super Bowl Title if the Jets' brass has the courage to stick with him. The Jets have had, and will continue to have, an elite defense during his tenure. It appears he may have built the defense he needs. He also knows that an average Jets' offense could be enough for a title. Think 2000 Ravens or the 2002 Bucs. Some might say the game has changed to a passing and scoring league since then, and they could be right... I believe the formula for an opportunistic offense and a suffocating defense still exists. Show the patience that Pittsburgh showed in Cowher and there is a solid chance it could pay off.
In case anyone cared Steve Phillips predicts Rex Ryan will be fired after this season.
Ofcourse no one cares. This is the same guy who wrecked his marriage to get with an intern who looks like Kevin James and traded for Mo Vaughn.
The question is: does an experienced head coach with a Super Bowl pedigree take the '09 or '10 Jets to the Super Bowl? Does Belichick get us 12 or 13 wins instead of the 9 or 11 we got? Does Coughlin's steady, disciplinarian style have us prepared to handle the Pittsburgh onslaught?
1. Rex called the correct coverage on the opening drive to stop Pitts and get off the field on 3rd down....unfortuantely Cro (NOT REX) commited a defensive holding penalty, automatic 1st down, drive continues.
2. Heath Miller caught a questionable ball, Rex challenged, Play reversed
3. 2nd QTR Rex calls an excellent defensive play, covering the gaps and hitting mendenhall in the backfield....however the players (NOT REX) miss 2 tackles, and dont keep containment and mendenhall rumbles for a 30 yard run.
Our players didnt make plays or made mistakes in big situations, that Pitts took advantage of. You fault rex because that is your deal, you have nothing to back that up.
These are grown men, successful athletes who have been playign the game their whole lives for a chance at a SB, if Rex needs to motiviate them before a game that could send them to the SB, then we need new players, not a new coach.
Rex made good defensive calls and won a challenge in the first half....he cant run on the field and make tackles
It's not always fair .. But there it is.
Did BB not have his players "motivated" for that game? Did Brady exhibit poor leadership letting his team get stomped at home in the playoffs?
What exactly was the problem vs Pitts? Was Rex's pregame speech not strong enough? Were any of us at practice that week?
If you want to say the HC gets the blame for losses, fine, that of course is true. But this isnt PTI, this is a message board that is supposed to be compromised of fans that actually know what is going on. The HC has to take blame but there is a limit to what he can do, and Rex had a good gameplan vs Pitts as he did vs NE the prior week.
I agree that he gets credit for wins and blame for losses.
Say we had come out in a brand new look on defense (or offense) that failed miserably. Then Rex would actually deserve the blame.
Instead, he had good calls on, made a good in game challenge, and the players didnt execute.....he gets blame, but anyone with half a brain can see that he didnt actually do anything wrong
you will find that this course will take you nowhere but an endless stream of pointless discussion, since the aforementioned subject's argument is based purely on speculation and he will continue to change the basis of that speculation the moment he feels backed into a corner.
good luck. you will receive only one grade at the end of the season, but be warned that if you do not realize that Sar is just a troll you will be doomed to Pfail this course and will have no choice but to repeat it next fall.
You hate Rex and we all get that. Who do want replacing him - I'd really like to know - not the type of coach - but what other coach in this league would you take right now to switch into Rex's spot??
I mean, if you have something to really say, let it out - otherwise it's just griping from where I am standing.
2009? You're on crack. The only reason the Jets made it to the AFC championship was because of Rex Ryan. That was pure, 100% coaching prowess and great scheming on the part of Rex Ryan.


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As Dow Jones Newswires reports, ports operator Westports Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., is looking to raise $1 billion either at the end of this year or the beginning of next year and has invited banks to pitch for the deal, citing people familiar with the deal. The company is part-owned by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Port Holdings.


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text: If one looks at the bb archive in late July you will see a string titled "This Weekend in Minneapolis: Central States VHF Society Meeting". The subject of not having an S-band downlink on Eagle was thoroughly discussed by the likes of Bob McGwier, Tom Clarke, and Jim Sanford among others all before ballots for BOD's were due. You may not like the conclusions drawn from the previous discussion but the subject of not having an S-band downlink on Eagle is not new to this bulletin board. Kevin Smith N3HKQ -----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Eric H Christensen Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 8:24 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: S band and Eagle: an appeal for a higher leveldiscussion Bruce, While you bring up some good points in your message I feel there are questions that remain in need of answering. The first question that I have is where is all this data that was used to produce such a theory of S-band pollution being too great for a HEO? I've seen data that I agree with that says that S-band uplinks would essentially be deaf on a HEO due to the rise in the noise floor from all of the non-licensed networks and such but that noise floor comes from millions of such devices. One would never have to put up with that much interference at their home stations. Until I see research data that supports such a theory I cannot possibly stand behind such a decision to cripple our next satellite. Why should we buy a product that doesn't meet our needs and wants? I certainly wouldn't go out and purchase anything just because someone else wanted me to. My hard earned money goes into the products that fulfill my wants, needs, and desires. With S-band going away, and another project possibly being scrubbed as well, I'm seriously considering throwing my support and money towards the P3E project which has an outstanding lineup of experimental bands along with the more traditional ones on board. Too bad this information didn't come out earlier as I'm sure it would have been a great discussion piece for those that were running for Board positions. I wonder how many Board members would support the decision of taking S-band off the future birds. Members of the Board should take note and realize that their time is coming to end with these kind of decisions being made. We pay the money to support AMSAT now where is their support back to us? Eric KF4OTN Bruce Robertson wrote: > There has been a recent restatement of disappointment regarding the Eagle > design committee's recent choice to use S band as an uplink not a downlink. > Note that the next two HEO's scheduled to launch *will* have S band > downlinks, so there's no worry that people like I, who live in radio quiet > areas, will be unable to use our developing S band equipment in the future. > > As I understand it, the Eagle design team have used standard predictions of > 801.11 usage to determine mathematically that by the time of launch the > radio environment will simply not support reliable communications. I cannot > imagine that they like these conclusions. Implementing new bands entails > new risks, after all. But numbers don't lie (or shouldn't), and it would be > a horrible disservice to all of us if they designed and launched a bird > that was effectively mute at launch. > > The design team have said again and again on this list that they would > welcome contradicting evidence that is cogent, and I, for one, believe > them. They're our volunteers, and they deserve our support. I can't provide > that contradicting evidence: I'm not skilled or qualified. But I can assess > an argument, and the responses so far have not been nearly as rigorous. > They have amounted to "works for me", which I think misses the point. > > Please, please, those of you who are qualified and competent and hold the > opposing opinion, take the design committee at their word and assess their > work, check their assumptions, present cogent opposing arguments. There is > some thought that a dish antenna properly implemented will overcome the > obstacles described by the design team. Let's model this. Or those who live > in heavy 802.11b environments, do some experiements with terrestrial links > (which I suppose could be assumed worse than earth/sky). Who knows? Maybe > it's all like my last tax return, where a missed decimal point made me > think I'd have to take out a second mortgage to pay our taxes :-) This list > and the wiki exist so that we can undertake that sort of dialogue, and for > my part, it is my favorite part of participation in AMSAT. > > Some have suggested that Eagle fly with an S-band downlink on the off > chance that it *does* work despite the theory; others, that we survey the > members to see what they'd like. I fully support the design teams rejection > of the former approach. Launch weight is very expensive and the kitchen > sink approach is not to my mind sensible. As to the latter, a survey > presumably pertains only to *working* bands, not ones that are polluted out > of existance. > > It's human nature for us more readily to see our misfortunes as caused by > the malace of others, but I think we should strongly avoid terms like "bait > and switch". We'll get much further if we all assume the goodwill of > everyone involved. > > 73, Bruce > VE9QRP > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb


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