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The second incident happened around 11 p.m. in the 1300 block of Milton Street. Police said a 20-year-old man was walking on Milton St. when he noticed a dark-colored car slowly drive by and stop in front of him. Police said two people jumped out of the car, with one man holding down the victim, while the other man took the victim's cell phone and another electronic item. The men jumped back into the car and took off, according to police. The victim was not injured.
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piami wrote:Yes & no.....
Wings Over America (which I saw for the first time on Cinemax in 1983 and later on VH1 around the time of Flaming Pie) seems to be the complete work. It includes all the Rockshow footage as well as all the Wings Over The World footage.
(see WOW http://www.maccafan.net/Video/WingsOver ... /world.htm)
But it also includes performances that neither of the aformentioned offer. Remember the "Dirt" tour? Remember Long & Winding Road in the opening film? THAT was on Wings Over America. Sooooooo, I guess it's safe to say that there were 3 (count 'em) 3 separate productions that came from that tour.
I just can't find WOA anywhere.....but I did tape it from VH1.
The story of Rockshow is long and confusing.... I will try to make it brief.
Rockshow originally came out in 1980 I believe. It was released in movie theaters, and to
colleges. It was playing in my local theater along with Rocky Horror on the weekends, but I was too young at the time to see them..... Anyway... This version was the only complete version of the Wings over America concert tour. It was released a few years later on video
and laserdisc. But the songs:
Call me back again
Lady Madonna
The long and winding road
Picasso's last words
Richard Cory
My love
Were all omitted. I don't know why this was done. Maybe it was limited space on the video or laserdisc. Or maybe Paul just didn't like that particular version of the song. The Wings over the world show was a tv documentary about the tour. I am not sure when that aired, but I do
have a copy of that, as well as a couple of versions of Rockshow. Wings over the world is mostly a backstage retrospective of the tour, with clips of the Rockshow concert. Most of the
songs are incomplete.
Now... This is where it gets confusing.. When Flaming Pie came out, VH1 promoted this by having McCartney week. It was a week full of Pauls concert's, video's, interviews etc, etc...
One of the concerts was Rockshow. This version of Rockshow had all of the omitted songs from above put back into the concert. This sounds great, but, they took out a bunch of other songs. I can't remember them all, but I think it was:
Spirits of ancient Egypt
Medicine jar
You Gave me the answer
Magneto and Titanium man
Go now
I am sure there were a couple of others as well, but I can't recall. Needless to say....Another
incomplete version. That is the story.... And I guess it wasn't short and sweet, but it is what it is. There is about a million bootlegs of this floating around, and most of them are complete garbage. SQ and PQ are just lousy. The McCartney years looked and sounded great. I just wish that Paul would listen to his fans and put out a complete version of this concert. Or better yet, A Blu-Ray version would be a dream come true.


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Weeds: Why do we stay here?
You know it's coming. Someday soon, you'll wake up and the funster radio guy will be playing, "In the lane, snow is glistening, a beautiful sight, we're happy tonight" You don't even have to look out the window; you know what's out there. Winter. You mutter at the radio, "Shut. Up."
Oh, it's pretty. Everything coated with sparkling, pristine white a treacherous layer of glare ice underneath provided you can see out the window in the whiteout conditions. It's pretty all right. IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE FOR THREE MONTHS!
I know, I know. It keeps the riff-raff away. The riff-raff that's walking around in a t-shirt in 80 degree sunshine. The riff-raff that's lying on a beach somewhere, lime daiquiri in hand. When did the riff-raff signup sheet go around, and how did I miss it?
We all know the sad truth, even if we don't talk about it. The smart people all left. Go ahead, delude yourself if you want. Nature throws a big ol' curveball at our head each year; we're the ones who don't know enough to get out of the way.
Our ancestors had an excuse. Some slimy land agent told them that Minnesota was just like Europe with its wussy winters. After one winter here, the smart ones kept right on going to California. The dim ones said, "Hey, that waren't so bad!" Yep, you're descended from them.
As a matter of fact, scientists are beginning to see disturbing signs among us hardy Minnesotans. Until now, evolution has always selected the brainy members of our race over the brawny ones. The ones with higher intelligence invented tools; those deficient in gray matter kept trying to do things with rocks. Big, dumb guys with rocks might survive a couple of generations, but eventually they're going to face extinction.
Here in the north, it appears we are entering a sort of reverse-evolution. The brainy ones leave, and the brawny ones survive. Heck, the brawny ones thrive in these wretched conditions. They even have off-spring, little brawny ones. Scientists now believe that in a century or so, Minnesota will be populated by Neanderthal-like creatures. Picture Big FootsBig Feetwhatever. They will communicate by a series of grunts and gestures. If you doubt this alarming trend, just go talk to your teenager.
See. Scary, huh?
Speaking of teenagers, my son got his license last March, just as winter ended. After nine months of driving, he is used to being able to see out the windshield, have the vehicle go the direction he steers, and use brakes to slow the car. HA! Winter will quash those silly notions.
Being a teenage boy, he wears a light jacket, no matter the conditions. Fifty degrees and a breeze, a light jacket. Thirty below and a howling Alberta Clipper, a light jacket.
That's probably a reaction to our dressing him for winter when he was a little kid. Like all good parents of the Northland, we put six or seven layers on him. Then we wrapped him in a bulbous, puffy down snowsuit with scarf, hat, face mask, gloves inside of mittens, multiple socks, and lined boots. Then it was off to the great outdoors. Sometimes he could see.
If he ever fell on his back, there was no way he was going to get himself up. The good news is that little kids can survive for a couple days in their winter clothing capsule. It helps that massive consumption of Halloween candy added a critical layer of protective fat. If on the other hand, you ate your kid's treats, your child is in grave danger.
Of course winters were worse when we were young. Everything was worse when we were young, and we deserve a lot of credit just for surviving. Ferocious winters lasted from September to May. Sometimes winter lasted the whole year. To make things worse, school closings hadn't been invented yet. I remember heading off to school in a blizzard, getting disoriented, and ending up at school in Springfield or Comfrey.
We didn't have much for entertainment options back then either. We were on a party line, and internet service was brutally slow. If the Pelzels were watching a cat video, it might take us an hour to download the latest Elmer Scheid hit. About the only thing we could count on for amusement was watching the Vikings lose the Super Bowl. That got old fast.
(Hmm, I have a problem here. Not that I ever make anything up. But let's just say the following is really, REALLY true.) Some of you remember the Blizzard of 1975. It was January, and I was home from college. The electricity went out, but we had to keep the fans running in our chicken barn and milking equipment working for the cows. We had an IH 400 tractor hooked to a generator giving us power. I remember walking across the giant snow drift that filled the yard and digging down to get to the gas barrel to fill a gas can. Then I had to walk back across the yard and dig down to the tractor to pour gas into fuel tank.
Winters are easier now than those vaunted winters of yore. Global warming? Too many Iowans moving here? Hot air from the proliferation of meteorologists? Whatever, the chill-to-the-bone winters of my youth don't come around as much.
There is a downside to our softer winters. You town people aren't aware of this, but you need to find out sometime. Farm folk began noticing these along the edges of the grove a few years ago. Now they seem to be moving into the yard. Brace yourself: snow mosquitoes!
Incredibly, these snow mosquitoes have adapted to our shifting climate; they are a close relative to our summer mosquitoes. Most disturbing is that they have long, hard proboscises that can penetrate layers of wool, cotton, and even Thinsulate. If you do get bit, good luck trying to scratch. I don't want to scare you, but they're out there. Some of you are doubting me, but this is really true.


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- Monday, March 21st, 2011 - Getting started in our first meeting
- Monday, March 26th, 2011 - Transcript of our meeting with Emery and Linda from Roeper
- Monday, March 26th, 2011 - Brainstorming after meeting with Emery and Linda
- Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 - Meeting with ROHS teachers
- Thursday, March 31th, 2011 - Final brainstorming meeting
Blog Posts
Week 1 - Introduce your team (video would be a great way to do this), explain your hackerspace's philosophy, and provide a top level summary of your first week
Week 2 - Provide a basic outline of the materials you will be using in your build and any key challenges you anticipate
Week 3 - Provide an update on the status of your build and quick summary of obstacles encountered and how they are being addressed
Week 4 - Is everything going to plan? Perhaps provide footage of a visit to an educational institution you're working with
Week 5 - In your penultimate week provide a review of the challenge to date. Is the pressure on? What have you learned?
Week 6 - This is the time to really showcase your build, why it works and what features make it stand out
- Friday March 25 - Blog Post 1 due
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Animal Shelter collects clothes for charity in bin on Laurelwood Road
The Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Road, now hosts a yearround donation bin from Planet Aid, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people at home and in developing countries.
The shelter is asking the community to donate old clothes, linens, small toys or bedding. Please, no appliances, furniture or household goods. The shelter will receive a percentage of money based on the weight of donations.
"So many people have extra clothing, shoes and bedding they don't need and which they could donate," said shelter director Leigh Grady. "These clothes are stored in closets and attics and are eventually thrown in the trash and dumped into landfills. But Planet Aid tackles this problem right in our community by recycling and reusing the clothes."
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SBA Loan Fee Reductions Help Small Business Owners Nationwide
In order for small businesses to remain viable in a recovering economy, access to capital must remain an SBA priority. At the same time, applying for and getting a commercial loan involves certain costs that may make borrowers think twice before making that commitment.
Often times, small businesses that need loans with smaller dollar amounts --$350,000 and under- are usually either just starting or in their early stages. Attention to the bottom line is paramount at this critical time, and a lack of adequate financial resources may become an obstacle to growth.
Mindful of this situation and consistent with our mission to help small businesses start, grow and succeed, SBA recently introduced two initiatives aimed at eliminating certain borrower fees, thus making it cheaper and easier for small businesses to obtain much needed financing.
One of the initiatives, launched at the end of fiscal year 2013, set borrower fees to zero (0) on all 7(a) loans $150,000 and under originated on or after Oct. 1, 2013. This initiative is among SBA's latest efforts to make sure we're reaching more business owners and entrepreneurs to help them to tackle the next challenge in their businesses.
The 7(a) Loan Program is the SBA's primary program to help start-up and existing small businesses obtain financing when they may not be eligible for conventional business loans . In just three months after its implementation, fee elimination on loans $150,000 and under have saved small businesses nationwide more than $5 million. A small business obtaining a $150,000 loan now saves more than $2,500 in fees, which can be used for other business expenses.
The SBA has begun a similar effort to help small business owners who are veterans. Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, SBA launched the SBA Veterans Advantage initiative, which has zero borrower fees on all loans $350,000 and under made through this program. This program is expected to yield significant savings for veterans looking to start or grow a business. Of all SBA loans made to veterans during the last 5 years, 73 percent were below $350,000.
In the first 10 days (Jan 1 – Jan 10) this initiative saved veterans business owners almost $179,000.
While it is still too early to gauge the impact these initiatives will have on the success of small businesses, the initial numbers seem to indicate that savings will be significant.
These two initiatives are in place through the end of the current fiscal year, Sept. 30, 2014.
For more information about SBA loan programs and services or to find an SBA lender, visit www.sba.gov, or the SBA District Office nearest you.
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Toddlers are using technology but turning away from TV, according to a national survey. Thirty-eight percent of children under age 2 have used a mobile device, up from 11 percent two years ago, according to Common Sense Media, reports the San Jose Mercury News. At the same, young children are spending less time watching TV.
Three-quarters of children ages 0 to 8 have access to mobile devices such as smart phones, tablet computers and iPod Touches, the survey found. The proportion of young children using the devices nearly doubled, from 38 percent two years ago to 72 percent, and average duration of use tripled from 5 minutes to 15 minutes daily.
Children up to age 8 average nearly two hours a day in front of video screens. That's 21 minutes less than they did two years ago, according to Common Sense Media.
Half, or 57 minutes, of screen time is spent watching TV, a drop of 9 minutes a day from two years ago. Of TV time, one-third is spent watching prerecorded programs on a DVR. Ten minutes a day is spent playing video games, down by 4 minutes from two years ago.
Children are more likely to watch educational programs on TV than on smart phones, the survey found.
A third of children have televisions in their bedrooms. Lower-income families were more likely to have a TV on all the time compared to than higher-income and better-educated families.
Where there is still a gap between the rich and poor in ownership of mobile devices, it is narrowing. Among poor families — those earning less than $30,000 a year — access to smart phones increased from 27 percent to 51 percent in two years, while tablet ownership went from 2 percent to 20 percent.
Yet Common Sense pointed out an "app gap," partly because only 46 percent of lower-income families have access to high-speed Internet, and therefore have less access to downloadable educational programs.
There's also a huge reading gap. About half of parents said they read to their children under 2 ever day; a quarter read every week. One fifth never read to their children under 2.


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University College Plymouth has been given the green light to become a fully fledged university.
The university is one of ten "new" universities set to be created in England.
It is the first time in 20 years that a new wave of universities has been created.
University College Falmouth will become Cornwall's first university, changing its name to Falmouth University.
The announcement came from Universities and Science Minister David Willetts Mr Willetts said: "These well-known and highly-regarded university colleges represent over 1,200 years of history between them.
"It is right to remove the barriers preventing high-quality higher education providers like these calling themselves universities simply because of their size.
"I am delighted that they have taken up the opportunity offered by our reforms. This will lead to the biggest creation of universities since 1992 and will enable more people to realise their aspiration of going to a university."
Acting Principal, Karen Cook said "This is a defining moment in the near 175-year history of the University College Plymouth St Mark & St John (Marjon). University title marks a fantastic realisation not only for all students, staff, and supporters but also for our local communities and partners, nationally and internationally. However, university title will not mark the end of the journey for Marjon. Rather, it heralds the start of a process which will see us develop further as an innovative model of a high-quality, smaller university.
She added: "Smaller institutions have long offered greater agility, smaller classes, stronger graduate employment and better retention rates – and we punch above our weight. We boast specialisms in sport; and education, including teacher training, which we have been delivering since our inception in the 1840s. Alongside further specialisms in health, linguistics and languages and journalism and media we are poised to take advantage of the attainment of university title."
Chair of Governors, Dr Juliet Williams CBE said: "I must pay tribute to all of those who have contributed to this achievement. This recommendation heralds a new and exciting chapter for Marjon and the opportunity to realise our ambition to become the exemplar among smaller specialist higher education institutions offering an undeniably student-centric experience.
"We are already the South West's hidden gem and poised to embark on the road that will enable us to take our rightful position as a national treasure. We have a dynamic and vibrant staff and student community and a caring, sharing tradition that was born with our foundation 175 years ago. We are arguably the third oldest Higher Education Institution in England and no longer will our light be hidden under the proverbial bushel."


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A recent study conducted at Michigan State University confirms what many pet owners may already know - walking the dog on a regular basis makes it easier to reach exercise goals. The study was published in the most recent edition of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
"Walking is the most accessible form of physical activity available to people," said Mathew Reeves, who led the study. "What we wanted to know was if dog owners who walked their dogs were getting more physical activity or if the dog-walking was simply a substitute for other forms of activity."
The results indicated that people who owned and walked canines were 34 percent more likely to reach federal standards for exercise than those who did not. This suggests that pet parents walk their dogs in addition to, rather than instead of other types of exercise.
The reseaarchers found that dog owners who regularly took their dogs on strolls walked on average one hour per week more than their peers who opted to hire a dog walker. Additionally, it seems that dog owners who take daily walks are more active over all than the average person.
Walking is also good for dogs. Experts suggest that canines should be taken out for exercise at least twice a day.


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June 4, 2007 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: Missing and Exploited Children
SUBJECT 2: Congratulations 2008 WIC Calendar Children's Art Competition Winners
SUBJECT 3: Provisional 2006 Birth Data
SUBJECT 4: Translated Forms and Resource Materials Survey
SUBJECT 5: Executive Summary Report of the 2006 Missouri WIC Mother-Caregiver Satisfaction Survey
SUBJECT 6: MyPyramid Education Resources
SUBJECT 7: Smoking Cessation Training
SUBJECT 8: June 14th HANDS Help Desk Coverage
SUBJECT 9: WIC Caseload Update for FFY07
SUBJECT 10: Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Plan - Resend
- Missing and Exploited Children - The WIC program received a notification from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children requesting information on a missing child, Kyanja Vanwey. Attached is a poster with identifying information. Agency staff may report having seen this person, but may not provide any information regarding her WIC status or participation in the WIC program. If you or your staff sees Ms. Vanwey, you can notify Detective Robert Lew of the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811.
- Congratulations 2008 WIC Calendar Children's Art Competition Winners - Congratulations to the Andrea Reynolds (age 4) from the Ozark County Health Center WIC Program and Laine Doty (age 7) from the Joplin City WIC Program. Their artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2008 WIC calendar. Our thanks to all the agencies that contributed children's artwork.
- Provisional 2006 Birth Data - We have received provisional 2006 birth data from Health hacdd. This includes data on live births by county of residence and which women were on Medicaid, WIC and both prenatally. This is the same chart that we provided last year. This gives you an idea of how successful you are in getting Medicaid prenatals into WIC services. We cannot provide the names of the women receiving prenatal Medicaid services because of confidentiality and the fact that Medicaid data belongs to the Department of Social Services and not to the Department of Health and Senior Services. When the 2006 data becomes final (sometime in July), we will send the final spreadsheet. If you have any questions about the data, please contact Lyn Konstant at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 573-751-6086.
- Translated Forms and Resource Materials Survey - Feedback from local WIC providers is important in determining needs of the translated forms and brochures. Please complete the attached survey form and return it to Takako Tagami by faxing at 573-526-1470 or e-mailing at email@example.com by June 30, 2007.
- Executive Summary Report of the 2006 Cultural Competency Missouri WIC Mother-Caregiver Satisfaction Survey - The WIC State office is pleased to share the Executive Summary Report of the 2006 Missouri WIC Mother-Caregiver Satisfaction Survey with all local WIC providers. The survey was conducted to determine: a.) How Missouri WIC can improve program services to both English and non-English speaking participants b.) How program service needs differ between English speaking participants and non-English speaking participants. A key finding was that non-English speaking participants and English speaking participants were very satisfied with most aspects of the WIC program. The WIC State office would like to thank to the following WIC providers for volunteering participate in the survey and proving good customer services to their participants. If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Cape Girardeau County Health Department
- Clay County Health Center
- Crescent Clinic
- Family Care Health Centers
- Joplin City Health Department
- Northeast Community Action Corp
- Pettis County Health Center
- Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, Inc.
- Scott County Health Department
- Springfield-Greene County Health Department
- St. Charles County Department of Community Health
- St. Joseph/Buchanan County Health Department
- St. Louis County Department of Health
- St. Louis Human Development Corporation
- St. Luke's Hospital WIC Clinic
- Sullivan County Health Department
- Truman Medical Center - Lakewood
- MyPyramid Education Resources - Local WIC Providers are asking questions about using the MyPyramid for Kids and MyPyramid: Steps To A Healthier You handouts. The following information is provided for clarification.
- MyPyramid for Kids may be used for counseling caregivers of children age 2-5 years. Remember, MyPyramid recommendations from USDA apply only to children age 2 and up and adults.
- MyPyramid: Steps To A Healthier You may be used for counseling breastfeeding and postpartum women, and may be used as a guideline for counseling caregivers of children.
If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at email@example.com.
- Smoking Cessation Training - The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention and Awareness Program in DHSS is sponsoring the Missouri Model for Brief Smoking Cessation Training. Attached is the registration form to register for the class. For additional information contact Kelly Welch at email@example.com or 1-800-877-6246. Fax the completed registration to Kelly at 573-751-6185.
- June 14th HANDS Help Desk Coverage - There will be no HANDS Help Desk coverage from 11:00-5:00 on June 14 due to a State WIC staff meeting.
If you have questions, contact Mark Davis at email@example.com or 573-526-5323 or 800-392-8209.
- WIC Caseload Update for FFY07 - We have received the May 2007 caseload figures. Caseload continues to climb with services in May to 134,345 participants. Thank you for your dedicated efforts to reach out to potential WIC participants and provide needed services. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Lyn Konstant at email@example.com or Jim Schindler at email@example.com.
- Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Plan: We have received comments from only one local WIC provider regarding the Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Plan that we sent out May 7. If any other LWPS want to respond, please do so by June 15. Attached is the draft Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Plan, ER# 3.00500. Please review this draft and submit your recommendations for changes to Reba Brown at email@example.com. Please provide your comments to Reba by June 15, 2007. If questions please contact Phyllis Fuller at email@example.com.
WIC Medicaid 2006 Prov Data
Survey Translation of Forms
Smoking Cessation MO Model Flyer-Registration


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Three county residents jailed on meth charges
On Tuesday, after concluding a three-month investigation, detectives from the Huron Undercover Narcotics Team arrested two men and one woman from the Alpena and Ossineke areas on a number of charges related to methamphetamine possession, and maintaining and/or operating a methamphetamine laboratory.
In mid-December, while assisting the Michigan State Police Alpena Post and the Alpena Police Department, HUNT detectives received information indicating Dylan Fitzpatrick and Eric McMasters were believed to be involved in the production and use of methamphetamine. As a result, HUNT detectives conducted a search warrant at a residence within the city of Alpena, where an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine, as well as components used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine were located.
The Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Response Team responded to the scene, gathering evidence and conducting the required cleanup and disposal of the hazardous waste generated from the process.
As the investigation developed, HUNT detectives also identified a 33 year old woman from Ossineke who was involved in both the manufacturing of methamphetamine and the transporting of various components used in the cooking process to locations throughout the city of Alpena with Fitzpatrick and McMasters.
Fitzpatrick and McMasters, both 18 years old, are currently lodged in the Alpena County Jail on charges stemming from the home invasion and felonious assault of an elderly Alpena resident that occurred late in 2012.
The Alpena County Prosecutor's Office issued several felony warrants against Fitzpatrick and McMasters after reviewing the case. Both Fitzpatrick and McMasters have been charged with one count of delivery/manufacturing methamphetamine, a 20-year felony, and two counts of operating/maintaining a laboratory, which are both 10-year felonies.
The Ossineke woman, whose name is being withheld pending her arraignment, was arrested and lodged in the Alpena County Jail on one count of conspiracy to commit controlled substance-delivery/manufacture methamphetamine, a seven-year felony, and one count of delivery/manufacture methamphetamine, a 20-year felony.
"The manufacture and possession of methamphetamine is quickly becoming a serious issue in northeastern Michigan, and we are continuing to see large increases of it in Alpena and its surrounding areas," Detective Lt. Frank Keck, HUNT commander, said. "HUNT and the prosecutor's offices are dedicated to aggressively identifying, arresting, and prosecuting those involved with any aspect of methamphetamine."
Alpena residents are encouraged to report any illegal narcotics activity by contacting the HUNT website at www.huntteam.net or by calling 1-800-573-DRUG,


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The Rockabilly Cut for Men is Back
Anne Veck shows you what smooth really means in this hairstyle with poised fringe that flirts and shaven sides to hold it. The slick set of thick hair the slowly arches backward spells confidence with style. Its slick brown color is an eye-catcher. The clean but shapely razor-cut outline starting from a little above the jaw has a macho appeal. A fusion of vintage rock n' roll and traditional sporty cut, the hairstyle is simply splendid.
Hair by Anne Veck


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (480 votes).
In short: The heavy rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm for this race, shame that the locals of Inverness couldn't match the support provided by the villagers enroute. Well done the volunteers!Date of review: October 2, 2006
In short: Challenging marathon, well organised and the heavy rain kept you nice and cool. Lovely day out.Date of review: October 2, 2006
In short: 2nd time around for me, managed to knock 25 mins off my previous time. Love and detest this course in equal measure but like Arnie I'll be back!Date of review: October 2, 2006
In short: My favourite race- without a doubtIn full: Fantastic race! "Heat mist" spoiled the scenery a bit this year but weather didn't spoil the race. I was speaking to two girls who said they'd come up from England to do Inverness because it was in the top 3 Runner's World races- it deserves to be! Superbly organised (I particularly loved the cans of Guinness above the drinks stations signs!)- though one minor complaint- they gave out energy bars at the drinks stations last year but not this time... But this is still easily my favourite race of the year.Date of review: October 2, 2006
In short: very very wet but extremely friendly and well organised eventDate of review: October 2, 2006
In short: Great course, great organisation, great eventIn full: Who wants a flat, fast, warm, dry race anyway! From the pre-start bus convoy to the post race hooley this was the best. No GNR-style grumbles about escaping from car parks or the like. Perfect size, a huge thank you to the support team - and what about those crazy cyclists, riding bikes on a day like that! Date of review: October 2, 2006
In short: Excellent Scenery, Lovely AtmosphereDate of review: October 2, 2006
In short: great race, tough at times, great food and friendly marshalls and a PB too!In full: weather could have been better but you cant have everythingreally enjoyed the pasta party and post race food. great massage afterwardslove the medalhills were ok, had trained hard for them.course scenic when you could see it through the rain amd mista special thanks to the marshalls been out in such horrible conditions, especially the 2 young lads on the roundabout as we came into town, you cant possibly have any voice left todaygreat to get a PB on such a hilly course and I beat my OH by 15 mins, what more could a girl ask for!Date of review: October 2, 2006
In short: Even the heavens opening couldn't detract from a fantastic event. Special thanks to all the helpers and marshalls for endusing the elements.Date of review: October 2, 2006
In short: Never been so wet in my life! Supporters in the rain were a welcome sight. Thanks to all those marshalls standing in the freezing rain.Date of review: October 2, 2006
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Debates of Nov. 28th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #26 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was resp.
- Question Period
- Economic Statement
- United Nations
- Russell Martin
- Violence Against Women
- Genome Canada
- Gold Glove Award
- Ukraine
- Roger Levert
- Bloc Québécois
- Ukraine
- Government Policies
- North American Indigenous Games
- Middle East
- Minister of Justice
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Tackling Violent Crime Legislation
- The Environment
- Airbus
- Victims of Crime
- Hog and Beef Industries
- Fishing Industry
- Manufacturing Industry
- Middle East
- Violence Against Women
- Employment Insurance
- Agriculture
- Colombia
- Justice
- Child Safety
- Darfur
- Points of Order
- Government Response to Petitions
- Judges Act
- Committees of the House
- Workplace Psychological Harassment Prevention Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Human Rights
- Petitions
- Starred Questions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Motions for Papers
- Private Members' Business
- Income Tax Act
- Tackling Violent Crime Act
- Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007
- Canada Evidence Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Phthalate Control Act
- Old Age Security Act
- Food and Drugs Act
- Income Tax Act
Government Policies
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Jeff Watson Essex, ON
Mr. Speaker, two years ago we ended Liberal corruption and mismanagement with a vote of non-confidence; no dithering, no abstaining.
The Prime Minister when opposition leader stood up for Canadian families and demanded a clean government that kept its word and worked as hard as they did. Canadians trusted us to clean up Ottawa. We delivered.
We passed the Federal Accountability Act to end corruption. No more Liberal wild spending, or giving taxpayers the leftover crumbs. We have invested smartly in our provinces and the environment and have given billions back to seniors and families.
No more Liberal surrender on our military. No more Liberal soft on crime. No more Liberal mistrust in parental child care. This government supports parents, troops, and tougher penalties for criminals.
The Liberal lust for power will soon force Canadians back to the polls, but it will not force them back to a Liberal future.
Together, we are building a stronger, safer, better Canada that is a player on the world stage. Happy second anniversary.
North American Indigenous Games
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, the 2008 North American Indigenous Games, called the "Journey of a Generation", are coming to the Cowichan Valley, thanks to Cowichan tribes.
This event will bring together young athletes from all around North America to compete in games ranging from lacrosse to swimming to baseball, and indigenous games including war canoe racing and hoop dancing.
The games are also a cultural celebration. They begin with a tribal journey of over 80 canoes coming from around the Pacific Northwest to gather for the opening ceremonies which are expected to draw over 20,000 participants and spectators.
Over 8,000 athletes, cultural leaders and performers will find a huge welcome in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. It will be a great preview for the 2010 Olympics in Whistler and Vancouver.
I call on the government to use this opportunity to make an investment in aboriginal cultural awareness and aboriginal tourism in conjunction with the North American Indigenous Games. The rewards will be far-reaching and will benefit communities throughout British Columbia.
Middle East
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Anita Neville Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, the government's record on one-sided United Nations resolutions does not match its rhetoric.
Last year the Government of Canada failed to show a principled approach by continuing to acquiesce in the flawed general assembly resolution process on the Middle East.
Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees is an example of an anti-Israeli resolution that the government supported. Not only does this resolution condemn Israel for its security measures, it falsely accuses Israel of attacking refugee children and UNRWA schools. It does not condemn terrorists for using UNRWA facilities.
This week Canada will be voting on this and many other resolutions condemning Israel. I urge the government to propose a single comprehensive resolution that would seek to advance the cause of peace and restore the integrity of the United Nations.
Minister of Justice
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Robert Vincent Shefford, QC
Mr. Speaker, during question period yesterday, the leader of the Bloc Québécois asked the Minister of Justice four times about his discretionary power to delay the extradition of Mr. Schreiber.
The minister would only say that the person in question must be convicted or serving a sentence. As set out in section 42 of the Extradition Act, nothing could be further from the truth. Yesterday, the House legal counsel said that the minister has the power, by merely snapping his fingers, to delay the extradition since it is a political decision.
It is disgraceful that a Minister of Justice would behave this way in the House of Commons and deceive Canadians. What message is he sending? To suit his own purposes, he is making sure that the process will not be used. How can we trust this minister, who was elected under Brian Mulroney?
Pulmonary Hypertension
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Don Bell North Vancouver, BC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome representatives from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada, PHA, and the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, CORD, to Ottawa today in recognition of PH Awareness Month.
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition of high blood pressure in the lungs and affects up to 5,000 Canadians, men and women of all ages and ethnicities. There is currently no cure for pulmonary hypertension and untreated, PH will claim the lives of 50% of patients within the first two years after diagnosis. One in ten Canadians will be diagnosed with a rare disorder like pulmonary hypertension and there are approximately 5,000 such disorders in Canada.
CORD is urging Canada to adopt a formal definition of rare disorder or disease and to create a Canadian orphan drug policy to respond to persons with rare disorders.
My grandson, Dylan Hunter Bell, was diagnosed with PH at age two and passed away July 14 this year, the day after his 12th birthday.
As a father and as a grandfather, I invite all Canadians to join in the fight to raise awareness of PH and rare disorders.
Tackling Violent Crime Legislation
Statements by Members
November 28th, 2007 / 2:20 p.m.
Pierre Poilievre Nepean—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the member for Timmins—James Bay trumpeted his party's efforts to block the tackling violent crime act.
He said that tackling violent crime is "not substantive". He then said that chasing down young thugs who steal handbags from old ladies is an effort that is "not substantive". He went on to argue that the opposition should block the bill.
We here on this side say that we should raise the age of sexual protection from 14 to 16 to protect kids from adult predators. He said that is "not substantive".
We want to bring in three strikes and you are out legislation to put away dangerous offenders. He said that is "not substantive".
If he keeps on blocking our tough on crime agenda, he will find himself on the wrong of his voters and that will be very substantive.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Stéphane Dion Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, as a welcome home gift, the Prime Minister received a motion from the Quebec National Assembly unanimously rejecting his international position on climate change, which represents an abdication of Canadian responsibilities as does his plan, in Canada, that has targets so weak that he will pay polluters rather than make them pay. Tar sands developers, for example, will make hundreds of millions of dollars with his bogus plan.
Will he boast about this fraud in Bali?
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, yesterday someone said the following: "We believe that binding targets should be imposed on everyone and that countries—including the United States and emerging countries such as China and India—must contribute to the fight against climate change."
That is the position of the Government of Canada. Those are the words of the Quebec Minister of the Environment.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Stéphane Dion Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister undoubtedly wishes to say that the Quebec Minister of the Environment has contradicted himself. In fact, it is the Prime Minister who is contradicting himself by not offering Canada a serious plan.
He is embarrassing Canada. He is promoting a race to the bottom internationally. Two additional studies confirm once again that his plan here in Canada is a fraud.
I ask the Prime Minister, what is more embarrassing, what he is doing abroad, or what he is doing here in Canada? I reject both, as do the majority of Canadians.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of the Environment's plan has the first mandatory emissions reduction of greenhouse gases in Canada: 20% by 2020 and 60% to 70% by 2050.
I was surprised to read upon coming back that the leader of the Liberal Party believed that this government should have signed on to a declaration of the Commonwealth that would have meant that greenhouse gas emissions would double over the next 50 years. That is irresponsible, and it is unacceptable to Canadians and to this government.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Stéphane Dion Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, what the Prime Minister is saying is that he will pretend to do something when in fact he will do nothing meaningful on climate change. His excuse is that some other countries are not doing enough. Instead of pushing the world in the right direction to do more, he will drag everyone to do less and less and less, down and down and down.
Is the Prime Minister sending his minister to Bali to sabotage Bali as the Prime Minister sabotaged the Commonwealth?
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, that question is coming from a leader who raised greenhouse gas emissions 35% when he was in office. Our position is to lower greenhouse gas emissions, not to raise them.
We have been absolutely clear. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally, we must have mandatory emissions targets for all major emitters. That is the position of the Government of Canada. Shamefully, it is not the position of the Liberal Party. That is the wrong position. It is the wrong position for Canada and it is the wrong position for the globe. We are going to fight for a strong international agreement.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, tackling climate change means that major emitters must sign on to binding targets, but the Prime Minister said that he will veto binding targets on anybody as long as they do not apply to everybody. This is cynicism masquerading as principle and it is abdication masquerading as leadership.
Will he reverse course now, and at Bali commit Canada to negotiate binding targets for reducing carbon pollution?
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. Our position is there needs to be mandatory targets for all major emitters. That is the only way we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally. We need an effective international protocol. The government will not settle for half measures. We will hold out until we get that effective protocol.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, under that approach, we will get no measures at all.
Global warming will devastate the poorest countries, increase resource-based conflicts, exacerbate water shortages and increase famine and desertification.
In Bali, what concrete and specific measures will the Conservative government put forward to help poor countries?


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Skip to comments.Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist David Halberstam Dies in Car Crash
Posted on 04/24/2007 1:03:49 AM PDT by Tulsa Ramjet
SAN FRANCISCO David Halberstam, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who chronicled the Vietnam War generation, civil rights and the world of sports, was killed in a car crash Monday, his wife and local authorities said. He was 73.
Halberstam, of New York, was a passenger in a car that was broadsided by another vehicle in Menlo Park, south of San Francisco, San Mateo County Coroner Robert Foucrault said. The cause of death appeared to be internal injuries, he said.
The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m., and Halberstam was declared dead at the scene, Menlo Park Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman said.
The driver of the car carrying Halberstam and the person driving the car that crashed into his were injured, but not seriously.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Very sad.
When I see pictures like that, and see the kinds of drivers out there on the roads, I want to buy a tank.
Might be a Corolla.
But if he'd been in an Excursion, how could a POS have made a comment?
"Halberstam was working on a book, "The Game," about the 1958 NFL championship between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants, often called the greatest game ever played, said his wife, Jean Halberstam."
My guess is that it's a 87-89 Toyota Camry. I had one for a long time - same color as in the picture.
Semper Fi,
The NY Post reported that he was on his way to interview Y.A. Tittle for his book on the 1958 NFL championship game between the Colts and Tittle's NY Giants.
Tittle didn't join the Giants until 1961.
It's a small detail, but they can't even get the small things right.
Writer Halberstam dies in car crash
No word on if any charges are going to be filed or who was driving either of the other two cars.
Not to be crass, but what's the early line on the driver of the other car being in the United States legally? I'm thinking 8-13 against, considering it was San Mateo County...
Well, I'm beginning to wonder. Though no charges have been filed, they named the driver of the car Halberstam was in, but not the drivers of other two cars.
The line just jumped to 50-1 against.
1958 NFL Championship with the Golden Arm Johnny Unitas (19).
"Fifteen Hall of Famers on the same field. And one master. Unitas was the master."
Also coaches Weeb Eubank, Don Shula, Vince Lombardi, Tom Landry.
That's the kind of T-bone collision where a seat belt might be a liabiity.
Halberstam's car was hit by another passenger sedan, a late model green Infiniti. Still no word on whether or not charges will be filed, and no ID on the Infiniti's driver.
Incredible picture there.
Put me down for a push of $ 200
Let me check the latest line.
I wonder how fast that Infiniti was going to do that much damage.
That's THE classic photo of the *Baltimore* Colts, Johnny Unitas, and the 1958 playoff.
We had a 4x6 foot blowup of it hanging in the family room for my entire boyhood.
It is an amazing photo. I thnk I have seen it before but somehow it didn't grab me like it did today. We used to go eat at The Golden Arm, Johnny U's place in Baltimore.
Yep, we went to the Golden Arm and also Bill Pellington's Iron Horse often. Also Ameche's IIRC in Towson.
Art Donovan had a liquor store in Towson and used to call my father "blondie", then gave us lollipops. A real joker. He also had his Vally Country Club (??name?? also known as "Donovan's") and until recent years my parents were still going occasionally. The kind of place you'd go for someone's wedding reception.
You remember Gino's burgers of course (Gino Marchetti). They were everywhere.
Maybe the Infiniti driver is a VIP. Strange that he/she has not yet been identified.
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
DEAR TIM: I'm at my wits end with toilet bowl cleaners. My toilet has light and dark stains in the bottom of the bowl as well as up under the rim. I've tried the store-bought Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, Vanish toilet bowl cleaner, and even the automatic toilet bowl cleaners. None of them do anything to cut the stains. What's causing the stains and what, if anything, can I do to get my toilet looking respectable. It's embarrassing and I'm about ready to rip it out and purchase a new toilet. Help me please. Amy H., Lexington, KY
DEAR AMY: Oh, I've been where you're at. I remember years ago suffering trying to get a cleaner toilet bowl using all the different products at the grocery store as well as every type of brush and scrubbing pad known to man. I have clear memories of wearing rubber gloves and goggles trying to restore a deeply stained toilet in the basement of a past house I owned.
The good news is that I eventually was successful, but only after I stepped back and thought about some of the things I had learned in my college chemistry and geology lab classes.
Based upon your description of the stains, and your inability to make progress using ordinary cleaning products, I'm convinced you're a victim of hard water and lime buildup. It's very common in many areas of the USA, especially those that have minerals in the water supply.
If you have calcium, magnesium and a few other elements in your water, these can create multilayer deposits inside a toilet. Not only can these deposits be unsightly, but they also can significantly impact the performance of the toilet. If your toilet is like several I've had, my guess is that you've also noticed that the flushing has become sluggish or not as powerful as it once was.
The ugly deposits happen when dirt gets trapped in between layers of hard water deposits in the toilet. This is most common under the rim of the toilet bowl and along the sides of the toilet bowl above the water line. Each time you flush the toilet these areas of the toilet get wet. Once you leave the bathroom, the water evaporates leaving behind an ultra-thin film of minerals. Dirt can easily attach itself to this coarse film. Then the next flush and mineral buildup locks in the stain. Imagine this happening thousands of times over several years worth of flushes.
You can also get a lime layer buildup in the bottom of the toilet bowl that starts to block the syphon-jet hole. It's very important that this hole is wide open so that the maximum amount of water can enter the toilet bowl as fast as possible to initiate the flush. Water entering through the rim of the bowl can also be slowed by mineral deposits in the small holes under the rim.
The best toilet bowl cleaner I've come across in these situations is muriatic acid. This is a very powerful chemical that should be used with great care and respect. The fumes are very nasty and the acid can easily cause skin burns and ruin fabrics that it soaks into. However, when this acid contacts lime and other hard-water deposits, it rapidly dissolves them. Once the deposits have been removed, the toilet looks brand new.
I always start the cleaning project by using the standard toilet bowl cleaners to sanitize the bowl. Once this is complete, I rapidly pour five gallons of water into the bowl simulating a flush. This leaves a small amount of water in the bottom of the bowl. Then I slowly pour into the bowl about 12 ounces of muriatic acid.
Be sure you have the bathroom well ventilated, preferably with a window open to exhaust the acid fumes. Wear tight-fitting goggles, rubber gloves, old clothes with long sleeves, etc. so that you have virtually no skin exposed. Carefully use a toilet brush to spread the acid solution under the rim of the bowl. Do this multiple times over a period of 30 minutes.
Let the acid solution work for up to an hour or two. If you have to leave the room always put the toilet lid down to prevent animals from accessing the acid solution. If children are in the house, never leave the toilet alone. Work until the job is finished.
The muriatic acid will absolutely remove the hard water deposits that are trapping the stains. The longer it soaks the less you have to scrub. Never use a metal scrapper, screwdriver, etc. to dislodge any deposits. The acid will do the work for you, it just may take awhile.
Avoid using any abrasive toilet bowl cleaners. These can scratch the smooth glazed surface of the china. If you take your time and slosh the acid around the bowl and twist the brush in all visible areas, the stains and deposits will disappear in time. Depending on the thickness of the deposits, it can take hours for the acid to break them down.
It's best to completely neutralize the muriatic acid before you get rid of it. Some states may not permit you to flush this chemical into a public sewer system. It's also not a great idea to send acid into a septic system. This is why I instructed you to pour the bucket of water into the toilet bowl to start this process. This allows an ample amount of storage space in the toilet bowl so the acid doesn't enter the drain pipe beneath the toilet.
To neutralize muriatic acid, you just add common baking soda. You'll need 5.5 pounds of baking soda for every gallon of acid you've used to clean the toilet. If you only used 12 ounces of acid and got great results, you'll only need to add a little over a half pound of baking soda into the toilet bowl. Let the baking soda work to neutralize the acid for about 30 minutes. Flush the toilet several times when you think your finished. Repeat the process if there are stubborn stains that didn't come clean the first time using the industrial-strength toilet bowl cleaner.
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If I could fill my toilet bowl up all the way I could remove the stains from many many "jets" with the powdered rust remover from my hardware store. I partially filled my bathtub and added the powder and all the stains disappeared. I don't know how to get the toilet filled up more.
Our water is pretty neutral but we still had the buildup in the bottom of the toilet and sluggish flushing in that toilet. We also have a septic system with some leach field problems. We worked on the leach field to let the old field "rest." We put a little Stain Solver in the toilet last thing at night and let it sit all night. After a few weeks the toilet flushed well again and the stain was getting smaller. Now we put stain solver in the toilet overnight twice a week for maintenance. The stain is gone, the toilet flushes, and the leach field is dry. I've tried muriatic acid before and really hated it so while it takes longer for results, I prefer Stain Solver.
I have used muriatic acid to remove mineral deposits from our toilets, and yes, it does work. However, I have found another product that works at least as well, and it isn't as dangerous and doesn't emit the acrid fumes that muriatic acid does. It is called "The Works Disinfectant Toilet Cleaner".
Hi Tim,
Where can I get this product, muriatic acid, for toilet, bathtub and around the faucet areas covered with hard deposits that cannot get rid of.
Thank you,
I have just finished cleaning my toilet with muriatic acid and it works like a dream. It's wonderful stuff and it is the only thing which works. I have the same problem as Amy, so I know what she is going through. I didn't realize one had use baking soda, so will next time.
I had the same problem as Amy until my neighbor turned me on to a product that works great on hard water stains. It's "LIME BUSTER" from Whink. In comes in a 16oz green bottle. You just squirt it onand then let it sit for a bit (you'll see it working as it foams up on the deposits). I apply a little more just before I use a Scotch pad to scrub with. As long as you don't let the stains build up to much it only takes some light scrubbing after application. It works great on stainless steel sinks too.
I just had to say WOW, does this ever work! Thank you so much for the tip. I've lived in a small town forever and our hard water just made toilets too nasty to look at, no matter how much you scrub and clean. I just had a new one installed last year and it already looked like you dumped a bucket on mud in it and after a 30 minute treatment it looks like new, thank you so much!!! I really enjoy your newsletters!
Haven't been this satisfied with my housecleaning results as I am today after following your muriatic acid instructions to the letter. We have very hard water - and well water - so we don't always flush after every use. Perfect conditions for creating an impossible to clean toilet bowl. I was also happy to read your explanation why I was having this trouble. Thank you so much.
I use pumice stone to remove hard water rings. It takes some elbow grease to work it off, but you eliminate the chemicals. It does not seem to hurt the porcelain. I got the pumice stone at my local hardware store.
I have this problem (the clogged siphon jet) and was considering the muriatic acid approach but then read several warnings that muriatic acid can cause damage to porcelain (etching) and is also hard on (can eat away) pipes and other parts of the toilet and plumbing, especially in an older (built in 1958) house.
Your thoughts?
Safe or not?
Hello, I would like to know why you are suggesting putting Muriatic Acid into the water system? We may not be drinking from there, but it goes into the ocean at the end and can do a lot of damage. This is not a good idea! Try using a Pumice stone, it's more work but less damage.
If you follow Tim's instructions in neutralizing the muriatic acid, it is no longer acid and is not harmful to either you water system or the environment. A pumice stone WILL damage the toilet's glazing. This will make it easier to collect deposits and for it to stain.
KD, the type of acid will determine what things it will react with. Some will damage or etch glass. Muriatic acid isn't one of them.
Thanks Ted for clarifying the acid/etch/reaction confusion.
And thanks for the support on the use of the MA.
My toilet is 25+ years old and we've already (manually and carefully) poked out as much of the buildup as possible.
Use of anything to scrape, scratch, gouge, or poke further is not an option--a pumice stone would NOT work in this situation to resurrect the functionality of my toilet.
Tim, can I put muriatic acid in the toilet tank? Mine is pretty stained up and I thought it would help clear out the rim when I flush it.
I think the acid might damage the rubber gaskets in the tank if you do that. What I have done to get acid into the channel and the holes under the rim is to pour the acid through a funnel that is long enough to go through the opening at the bottom of the tank (under the flapper) so it doesn't touch any non-porcelain parts in the tank.
Thanks Tim. I've been trying vinegar soaked paper towels to break down the hard water deposits. It works well on the showerhead but doesn't seem to be doing much for the toilets. I think the muriatic acid will do a much better job.
However, I'm a little confused on the beginning part of the instructions where you add 5 gallons of water to simulate a flush. Do you completely empty the tank and bowl first? It could very well be that I don't fully understand how toilets work but I certainly don't want to overflow the toilet either.
Thanks for your help!
The purpose of pouring the water into the bowl from a bucket is so you don't have to empty the tank or the bowl by any other means. With newer water-saving toilets you likely don't need 5 gallons of water - a couple might be enough - just enough to get the bowl to self-empty and not retain extra water. There will be a little bit of water left way down in the bottom of the bowl as the siphoning action will not suck it completely dry.
May I add that one should also use a respirator when working with acid that close and in a tightly confined area.
My sister a few years back was using "diluted" muriatic acid to clean/etch the basement floor in order to paint it. This scorched her lungs even using water and a diluted solution of the chemical.
How about the toilet's tile walls. How do i apply this? I can also see the yellow stain on our walls ( hard water / lume deposits)
SUPER DUPER THANKS for this article!!! It solved our toilet bowl problem for decades!!! Yes! Decades! We were at the verge of changing our toilet bowl. i just followed your instructions thanks for the specifics 🙂 i made it sit for 3 hours and when i flushed its 98% gone. We just need to do one more round. Btw, on the baking soda, do u flush as soon as you pour or wait seconds? As it bubbled /foamed almost pouring out of the bowl when i started to flush, i hope i did it right. Thanks again!!
Worked beautifully, THANK U. I have septic/well and once I completed this procedure, I flushed Yeast
once neutralised with baking/bicarbonate of soda is it safe for the aquatic environment/wukdlife?
I am very sensitive to chemical smells. Can I just leave it to do it's job?
I have heard after cleaning use a good car wax to prevent this from reoccurring..... use a sponge to get all the water out before waxing?
You guys rock! Moved into an old apt with nasty, and I mean nasty black stains and lime deposits in the toilet bowl. Took the hints, went to Lowe's, bought a gallon of muriatic acid, took precautions, and boom! Toliet sparkling in 5-10 mins. I was at my wit's end too. Now I won't have to be embarrassed about having people over and apologizing up front.
BEST Advice ever! We were going to change the toilet bowl because the plumber said the holes were too small and that's why the flushing was inadequate. Your post made me realize that the holes in the toilet bowl are clogged! Hope acid clears them up.
OMG! This works exactly as described!
Used this in Hertfordshire, England. The water is VERY hard here.
Moved into long disused flat with blackened toilet bowls.
Tried using cola: nothing.
I used hydrochloric acid, which is supposed to be identical.
Let the chemical do its work and about 90 later, I used only a toilet brush, and the stains left.
A few observations: If the deposits are heavy, expect to see some gas vapors coming from the toilet.
Hold your breath and get into fresh air before you inhale...
Adding baking soda causes another reaction, foaming. But scrub gently.
I found that if I had left it longer, it would have dissolved the larger pieces of limescale.
Tim, our toilets are etched at the water line. I can feel the indention with my fingernail. So, is the toilet shot or salvageable? We have a H2O softner and it doesn't seem to help. We have hard city water here in Florida. Thanks, Brian


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