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I am new to a company whose IT manager has been with the company 15 years and even though he understands the companies' issues and knows how to fix it all, he has no concept of how things should be or when it is time to try new ideas.
Here is an example:
In a remote office 8 users need access to 7 different network dives, which means access and mapping.
I offer to create an AD group with users, add group to folder for access and deploy with script to map drives(that I got here).
His response:
"We don't use scripts for all these drives because we're using Windows 2003 servers and we need to give them access to the folders. We're going to use the script as soon we move everyone to Windows 2008 Active Directory. "
I come from a IT department of over 50, with goals to limit downtime and to keep things as organized so that anyone could come in and make sense of it.
They do not organize anything in AD, do not use print servers and add 75+ users to 50+ network shares and folders shared on 6 different FS servers. They have nothing labeled, asset tagged or marked and very little documented. Most information is only stored in the managers head.
So I ask you, how do you introduce new methods to this kind of madness??
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Jun 28, 2011 at 1:04 UTC
heres what you say "his terms": "Lishin here sunny bosshh.....there comes a time in a company's life when things need to change...... we may have not used scripts before but we do need to now....I do understand change is hard to accept some times but there has been a huge increase in technology lately and we need to get organized and decrease down time and increase setup time because of organization etc....."
HEY!! OLD MAN!!! .....wait no that would get you fired.....
No but honestly, its best to do the best with what you have. Keep trying to get the new thing proposed, give them all the upsides of the proposal and all the downsides of the way they have it now. Eventually they will budge if you keep bringing it up, they will realize that it is something that could be useful. Do your research find reasons and professionals that say its better the way you want it etc....
Jun 28, 2011 at 1:06 UTC
sounds like this place when i started.
we approached the issue with a simple...if you and i were gone today, who would know what has been done and what needs done? how would a stranger to our system have any idea how to fix problem XYZ?
i would begin by requesting he create documentation for everything, especially anything with is manual/non-standard.
As the pile of docs grow, hopefully he will see that it would be simpler/easier/more efficient to stop the manual processes and move towards GP rules.
Good Luck!!
Jun 28, 2011 at 1:07 UTC
First thing... start documenting everything for yourself. Eventually when the need for information arises, you will be able to provide it easily.
The whole "old dogs, new trick" thing is going to be hard to get past. I think that he's primarily worried that the young kid is going to take his job and for that reason alone, he will be putting up walls.
I think that the easiest way to accomplish this would be to word your ideas in a way that will make him think that HE thought of it.
Jun 28, 2011 at 1:08 UTC
How are they mapping them now?
Do you have Technet or something similar? You'd probably get fired for doing it on the production system, but you could setup a test domain and demonstrate how well it works. While you're at it, show off what group policy preferences can do. It sounds like he's just stuck in "it works" and doesn't know how much easier it could be. You can tell someone all day how much better/easier/cooler something is, but all those words sometimes can't amount to five minutes of seeing it in action.
Jun 28, 2011 at 1:19 UTC
I would take half of what they said above (documenting what you think should be, and suggesting improvements to the boss via EMAIL ONLY). In the end management is a strange animal and not often to changing their ways. I would spend 5 minutes in an email explaining some of the benfits or advantages of using the scripts (possibly cc'ing someone above him as well). From that point on I would serioulsy just wash my hands of it. If you enjoy what you are currently doing, are making a decent living and want to stay there, just do things there way. I know it sucks to hear, but it seems every company i've ever worked for has had similar issues. I've come to realize NO ONE follows or possibly can follow all "best practices". I learn to adapt to the way they do things, documenting any suggestions to at least 2 people above me, and then forgetting about it. Otherwise you just get bitter, discruntled, and end up resenting your boss for not doing things "the best way". It can be a losing battle and accomplish nothing but grief for you in the end. Let them waste their time and money unless you are in a profit sharing scenario, who cares... it keeps you busy, it might even add to job security being the "only other one who knows what to do". There is always a better way to do something, but if the powers that be can't or won't recognize the benfit of doing things that way, then all you can do is mention it, and move on. In the end thier short-sightedness only secures your job and gives you a better position to bargain from when they decide your boss needs to retire. If any kid fresh out of their MCSE course can walk in, read everything about the setup, figure it out and fix everything..... both of your jobs might be too easily replaced with someone asking for half the salary just to get their foot in the door. Loyalty is no longer a two way street, it is bought and paid for like any other commodity. Make yourself as valuable as possible and reap the benefits down the road. Maybe then, when your boss is gone, retired or leaves you can implement the changes you want. Scripts are great, but with server 2008 you don't even need those.... group policy preferences work wonderfully in 2008, and pretty much eliminate the need for mapping scripts at that point anyway.
Jun 28, 2011 at 1:22 UTC
I would add to the above suggestions (document everything, try to figure out a way to make him see it as being his idea) ) that if you can find a way to pin a dollars & cents number on how much $$$ is being wasted by using manual processes that should help immensely. Something about how we spend this amount of time doing it the old way and we could save this amount of time doing it the easy way. That way we can spend more time working on other, more pressing issues or helping end users (or whatever else you have to do day in and day out) and try to get to his business sense to see the light.
It's worth a shot, right?
Jun 28, 2011 at 1:23 UTC
Scripts are great, but with server 2008 you don't even need those.... group policy preferences work wonderfully in 2008, and pretty much eliminate the need for mapping scripts at that point anyway.
Actually, as long as you have a client running Vista or 7 that you can install the remote admin tools on, GPP works with 2003 - just be sure to install the client side extensions on the XP and Vista clients. You're right however, with GPP I see no reason to script, at least for something like drive and printer mapping. I've been using it for around two years now and it's fantastic.
Jun 28, 2011 at 2:02 UTC
ya we are on XP with p4s and 768-1gb of memory...I don't even see a chance of 7/vista.
Jun 28, 2011 at 2:52 UTC
So I ask you, how do you introduce new methods to this kind of madness??
"Hey, look what I just did"
It's easier to ask forgiveness afterward than to get permission beforehand.
Jun 28, 2011 at 3:12 UTC
A few more things to all the great advice in this article. We will use do a cost benefit analysis. It's basically a statement of proposal, the benefits that will be derived, the costs for maintaining the status quo, cost comparison of now versus the to-be status and a brief summary.
Note: Cost savings might be what we spend today versus what we would spend on ???? in a year. The cost is selecting the wrong provider, hardware, etc is what's at risk also....
Benefits are stated in terms of time saved, resources saved or money saved or earned.
Jun 28, 2011 at 3:51 UTC
First, I'd start documenting everything myself. You can say it's for your own reference, but really it'll be a major benefit for the entire department. You could also add in places where optimisations could be had while you're drafting those notes, so long as you're subtle about it.
Then I'd start proposing alternatives. Let him suggest his way...then instead of telling him the reasons why his way is dumb, ask a question such that he can only answer with what you want to tell him. It forces him to realize your point a lot quicker, and truly understand what you're trying to get across. The risk is that sometimes he'll think "it was his idea", but even then at least it'll get done that way.
You can also try to guide conversations when you can such that you're told what to do, but not exactly how to go about doing it. Use that flexibility to implement the Best Practices you desire. When asked about it, your defense is that you were following Best Practices and once in place the efficiency should speak for itself.
If none of that works, you can always simply play dumb and "ask for forgiveness instead of permission". Shouldn't be hard if your job still gets done, things still get repaired, no one's complaining and you really ARE right. Just be careful to still listen to the opposing viewpoints as well, as you won't always be right and sometimes the old "tried and true" ways are still used for a reason.
Jun 28, 2011 at 4:09 UTC
I have tried on a few occasions to offer assistance. Even wrote up a nice email one day offering to label and rename all the printers and computers to one standard as a way for me to become familiar with the people and equipment.
I also had asked if they used asset tags…..his response…..ehh and a shrug of the shoulders(that has been his answer to lots of questions).
I am and will continue to document and in the meantime I think I will sneak a few things in here and there.
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:27 UTC
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Jun 28, 2011 at 5:39 UTC
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Nothing new to add except my opinion. Document everything until everything "in his head" is also in the network documentation. Then show it to him, along with your suggestion's for improvement. If he's got any sort of smart's at that point he'll realize it's better to steal your idea's than suppress them :)
Jun 29, 2011 at 6:01 UTC
Is there a chance of breaking away from mapped drives? I just put a shortcut to the server on their desktops. They from there just go to the shares they need.
My boss has about 30 years in IT, and can be resistant to change. Often times, doing something in a small or test environment, then showing him how cool the thing is helps. Some of the items I've done his with have been Windows 7, virtualization, and Exchange 2010.
Jun 29, 2011 at 7:33 UTC
Share examples you can read about online with him. Demonstrate the benefits and time savings it will generate. Yes it may take some time & work to set up, but as the company grows and moves forward, you will be better equipped to handle the next project.
Perhaps chart some simulated set ups that will visually show the impact it will create.
Be sure to show dollar value. No matter how big or how small a company is, showing them how they can save money or spend less always gets someone's attention.
If all else fails, be subtle and make him think it is his idea. Cultivate the process into him wanting to do it. Not direct approaches, but informational conversations and emails. Track it all and watch it sprout.
Jun 29, 2011 at 8:17 UTC
Take the qadvice offered here, and remember, if you are new and he has been there 15 years then you will have to find a way to make positive changes and not cause confrontations.
We all resist change, to some extent, and most of us can be persuaded TO change, if the persuasion is done right.
Same team, different perceptions.
Jun 29, 2011 at 9:27 UTC
One suggestion would be to ask him when you'll be moving to Server 2008. If it's going to be a long/indefinite time, ask him to let you go ahead with the project as a temporary fix. Since you're on XP still, you might try what we did for upgrading to Windows 7 - we got approval to buy a few new machines with Windows 7 on them each month. By the time we're done Windows 8 will probably be out, but I'm hopeful upper management will be used to seeing new machines on the expenses by then. ;-)
If you do sneak some things in, be sure to document them at some point. Otherwise you're just creating your own pocket of knowledge stored only in one person's head.
Jun 29, 2011 at 10:14 UTC
Demonstrate how it would improve things, and I always do ti in a method that does a show and tell of new vs old. Back it up with research, and so on. I love to mention that it's an issue that has dogged us for a long time.
Jun 29, 2011 at 12:11 UTC
Make it HIS IDEA!!!!
Jun 29, 2011 at 1:47 UTC
First thing... start documenting everything for yourself. Eventually when the need for information arises, you will be able to provide it easily.
So, very very true, however if i can make a CYA suggestion, because i find that i spend more time dealing with politics and personal issues than with actual tech issues. If the situation ever arises where you present that documentation, do not do it like throwing it in the face of those that came before you. As a young buck i did this with an attitude of "Well if you old effers had bothered to listen to me we wouldn't be in this mess." and was summarily dismissed even though things got a lot worse and they ended up spending an ass ton of money to correct those issues. Didn't help to be right, when i had to make sure i covered my bills that month.
Jun 29, 2011 at 1:54 UTC
This is definatly a good way to go. i really dont care if i get credit for it as long as it makes thinge easier for all of us. I have deal with numerous Bosses who think they know it all but then again there the boss and im not so they know something!!
Jun 29, 2011 at 1:55 UTC
Demonstrate how it would improve things, and I always do ti in a method that does a show and tell of new vs old. Back it up with research, and so on. I love to mention that it's an issue that has dogged us for a long time.
This is a good idea. but sometimes they just dont get it. and that is when i give up.
Jun 30, 2011 at 12:15 UTC
My advice is to make sure you test everything so that you're supremely confident that whatever you implement will work first time.
I had a similar situation with a manager who'd been a one-man show for a long time. Unfortunately whenever I tried to take small steps forward he would resist and if I implemented a change that didn't work faultlessly straight out of the box then his knee jerk reaction was to revert back to manually handling everything.
He unfortunately had a serious mistrust of group policy, scripting, automation or just about anything which might simplify and standardize our processes. His ideal world was to provide a bespoke service for our 150+ users - I'm talking manually building workstations, installing software, setting up security, mapping drives, running backups etc. etc. When I arrived he was assigning manual IP addresses to every workstation and doing software updates by running around the place with a disk.
Fortunately I kept chipping away, had a few easy wins (DHCP anyone?), documented just about everything and he finally decided to move on...
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When I look at my two boys, Nathan, seven and Jack, three, they fill my heart with joy. I'm completely in love with them – everything they do makes me smile and I adore being their mother. But when I tell people what I went through during my pregnancies, they often look at me in shock.
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I couldn't focus on anything, my mind felt out of control. I couldn't even sit down and watch the television without becoming restless.
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I had taken Nathan to a fun-fair when I had a panic attack out of the blue. It was terrifying, and I went straight home and started to freak out. I worked myself up into a frenzy, worried that the depression and fear had returned.
I took my maternity leave early, and for the next week, I became trapped in my own panic cycle – I struggled to sleep as I worried over and over about all the things that could go wrong, and even little tasks, like making dinner or straightening my hair, seemed impossible.
I sank into a deep depression and was prescribed anti-depressants but they did nothing to pull me out of my pit of despair. Soon, I stopped leaving the house and dark thoughts of hurting myself, Nathan and my unborn child filled my mind.
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Antony knew something was wrong, but as much as he tried, he just couldn't get through to me. I was too scared to tell him about the dark thoughts I was having.
'I just feel really anxious,' I told him. 'I'm not sure why, I just feel a bit panicky. I'm sure I'll be fine.'
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He won't understand, nobody will. They'll think you're just a bad mother…
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'You're pregnant, you need to relax, try to take pleasure from the little things in life,' she said, and suggested yet more calming activities. I spent a few weeks in a mental health clinic in Preston.
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Then, when Jack was 15 months old, I fell pregnant again. This time, the pre-natal depression set in after just three weeks, and I was petrified. I knew I couldn't handle another hellish nine months, so I turned to Antony.
'I can't cope,' I sobbed. 'I can't go through it all again.'
He was my rock. He hugged me for a long time, until I stopped crying. He didn't say much, he just let me cry.
In August 2012, I had an abortion. I was absolutely heartbroken, but I didn't feel that I had a choice. I cried all the way to the clinic and all the way back.
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Thanks for posting the bill. I've posted it on my blog and cross-linked to you. http://rightg.blogspot.com/2010/04/arizona-immigration-bill.html
Frankly, I don't have a problem with the bill. Arizona is a state in a democratic republic and the bill was written with the approval of 70% of Arizona voters. Power to them.
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All they're trying to do is force the Feds to do their job... or they'll handle it themselves. It's Arizonans homes, lives, businesses, and families that are enduring this... not the Dear Leader, who is he to attack them like this.
Sheriff Joe handles Al Sharpton pretty well on this topic... the clip's on Moonbattery today.
I am with you on this. I did a post on AB1070 today as well.
Asking Fiberals to check their race-bait at the front door....
The bill is against racial profiling but the liberal left activists, Obama and the Lapdog Media say it is profiling. The idiots on the left make up lies whenever they want to demonize anything, regardless of the truth. I am so damned upset about these mobsters in our Government doing their best to destroy our country, I am fit to be tied! If there intention is to enrage the fine upstanding citizens of this country they are doing a very good job! As always keep up the great work my friend! We must Remember in November! I sure will!
Bravo! I'd like to think posting this law would calm the hysteria and hyperbole from illegal immigration supporters everywhere, but they aren't interested in reading the bill anyway.
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That was only 19 pages, perhaps that's why the lefties despise it so. No wait, that's not really it, it's the fact that a state chooses not to bend over and accept a fascist policy from the left.
Nothing upsets lefties like those who won't bend to their will.
I HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE GREAT STATE OF ARIZONA SINCE 1976. I am absolutely amazed at everyone that is protesting the Arizona Immigration SB 1070 Law.
I was taught years ago when growing up that yes, we all have a right to protest things that we disagree with, however we must do it peacefully and lawfully.
I taught my children as they were growing up that there is no such thing as being racist or prejudice. We all breath the same air and we all bleed the same color blood and as far as our skin colors, they are just a difference in our pigmentation.
To carry this forward into all of the Illegal Immigrants protests, this law begins with "ILLEGAL" Illegal meaning not following the laws of our country. Immigrants are people that want for the most part a better life, and are willing to risk what it takes to either become a legal citizen of the United States of America, or "ILLEGALLY" enter this country.
Since when do those of Illegal character decide that they will do all it takes to disrupt our country and fight for their rights to be able to roam our streets "ILLEGALLY"?
FYI: I do not believe in racial profiling, nor do I believe in law enforcement over abusing their power and authority. I do however believe that each time a law enforcement officer hits our streets in Arizona they take the risk of not returning home..
What I do believe is, since the Federal Government to date hasn't done all it takes to keep our borders safe, then passing this law, whether you agree or disagree is getting the attention we need to slow down the numbers of ILLEGALS entering our country daily and nightly by way of Everyone across our state and Washington DC keeping their eyes on the Great State of Arizona.
In closing, do you have any idea how many law enforcement officers and citizens and children have either lost their lives at the hands of ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS or been seriously hurt.
If our Federal Government won't do their job to protect us, then Thanks to the State of Arizona for at least making an effort to attempt to do something to protect us.
I have just read the bill. There is noting in this bill that really isn't reasonable.
Stopping on the roadway to hire a worker. Get off the road and don't block traffic. It's dangerous.
Not hiring undocuminted workers. What is wrong with that.
Not taking government money while having undocumented workers.
I have seen nothing about "Yov must have your papers" (in german) or stopping cars at will.
30% of Arizona's citizens are Hispanic. When you think of illegal immigration you think of what? Hispanics, Mexicans, right? So this law is written in response specifically to the illegal immigration of Hispanics. This law justifies a police officer from stopping any one of those 30% of citizens. Because they are Hispanic, there are already grounds for suspicion that they are illegal immigrants. This can cause fear in these law abiding citizens that they will be harassed by the police. Protect you from whom? The Mexican who serves you food in the restaurant. The Cuban who hauls your garbage away. Just because you are white and have all the privileges don't pick on those that actually work hard to better the lives of their families.
Jamie, you need to read the law perhaps (a link to the full text is above)- the police can ONLY ask for immigration papers if the person is stopped and/or detained for breaking ANOTHER law like speeding, robbery, or whatever- they're not allowed to approach anyone on the basis of just a suspicion- you are misinformed sir, they simply cannot do that.
And the law that requires them to carry their papers has been on the books for 70 yrs... this is nothing new. I lived in Europe as an expat and you ALWAYS need your passport and papers with you, it's just common sense.
The larger issue is if we are going to enforce the law or not- if we don't like them, then change the legislation but as long as there are laws they need to be enforced, and that includes border security... period. Otherwise, anarchy is the only likely long-term outcome.
And what about the legal immigrants who waited years to get citizenship? Are they losers for following the law?
You are also very, very off with the totally unecessary "white, with all the privileges"... my family background is poor, Polish and Irish factory workers who immigrated LEGALLY, dude.
No privileged background here... we earned everything we got, learned English, and followed the law... sorry to say, but many of today's immigrants would do well to learn from our example.
TO, ENTERED OR REMAINS IN THE UNITED STATES IN VIOLATION OF LAW. 18 " - arizona immigration law sb1070
I have read the law. A Hispanic who has committed a felony can be stopped on just a suspicion if the police officer feels that driving his/her family to the grocery store is harboring and transporting aliens, even if he/she did not commit an offense at that time.
And the problem is?? If you are in this country legally, there is no problem- is there!
When was it that this great country of ours lost its proverbial back bone? It is GREAT to see that Arizona has not lost theirs....BRAVO!!
I read the Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070 2010. I am an US Citizen Hispanic person. I should have the same rights than any other US Citizen. But if I happen to travel through Arizona and fail to see a sign and am detained by the police, according to this law, if the police ask me for my citizenship I am obligated to present proof of it. Is it fair? Why I need to travel in my own country carrying an US Passport while a white or black US citizen don't, where is fairness here?
I applaud Arizona for standing up for Americans! Political correctness has gotten way out of hand in this country preventing us from taking control of our country and standing up for its LEGAL citizens. It is inspiring to see that Arizona leaders and citizens have the backbone to stand up against limo liberals and do what is right for this country! By the way, I came to this country as a LEGAL immigrant through legal means (not amnesty).
How do I fax, email or add my vote of support for this bill? I am inspired by the people of Arizona!
Arizona borders Mexico, so yes I think of immigrants coming into Arizona as most likely being hispanic. Oh no Arizona passed a law making illegal immigration illegal! And no, they are not just taking out our garbage and serving us food.
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83% of warrants for murder in Phoenix are for illegal immigrants.
86% of warrants for murder in Albuquerque are for illegal immigrants.
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48.2% of all inmates in New Mexico detention centers are illegals.
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63% of cited/stopped drivers in Arizona have no license, no insurance and no registration for the vehicle. Of that 63%, 97% are illegals.
66% of cited/stopped drivers in New Mexico have no license, no insurance and no registration for the vehicle. Of that 66%, 98% are illegals.
97.2% of all costs incurred from the birth of babies to illegal immigrants falls not to their parents but to American taxpayers.
Some legal immigrants are just as shocked at the opposition to this as I am: http://fwix.com/tucson/share/7c7b0f0a49/legal_immigrant_gabriela_saucedo_slams_opposition_to_arizona_illegal_immigration_law
We should all print out a copy of the bill and mail them to Atty. General Eric Holder who admits he hasn't read the bill or even been briefed on it yet has felt free to pontificate on it.
He doesn't need to read it, Mike- his current job is to obey diktats from Dear Leader... and nothing he says, knows, or thinks is going to change we he will be required to do.
And Holder himself is an opportunistic, race-baiting POS in the same mold as Obama, anyway- all they see in Arizonans protecting themselves is a challenge to their authority... and 30M new voters for 2012.
If Santa Ana charged into TX and took El Paso, they'd find a way to excuse it away at this point... then hector Texans for fighting back.
Boycott California! Everyone who plans on traveling to California should change their plans and go to Arizona. If you are planning a conference in San Francisco or LA change it to a city in Arizona like Phoenix or Tuscon.
Write letters to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig urging him to keep the 2011 All-Star game in Arizona.
Jamie,Boo hoo!!I.C.E.has the right to do the same thing,so now do the Police.If they are illegal they need to go home.If they are legal then Welcome.So sick and tire of hearing people boo hooing about these people that broke the law to get here.Then I get tire of arresting them for example:DUI,Driving W/O Lic.,No Insurance,Domestic Abuse,Drugs,Etc.The list goes on and on.
The Worst is the DUI,and a majority of the time it ends up with fatalities.Then there's the gangs and the shootings.
Bottom line I see the effects of illegal immigration in my area everyday,people robbed,women that have been raped, families that have been killed by Drunk drivers.All by Illegal aliens.Could all these crimes been committed to these people by other than illegals?Yes,but THEY WEREN'T!!!
I'm not saying we don't get our share of crime from citizens of the U.S.,but what I am saying is we don't need the added crime from another country we have enough of our own to deal with.
NO response needed.I all ready know where you stand and I'm not going to change your mind and I'm not here to try.
Also just to put aside any thoughts of profiling or racism in my line of work"which I'm sure by now you've put 2n2 together".My wife is Hispanic.
Before I make my comment I would like to point out that I am Puerto Rican and that three of my boys are either married or engaged to women from El Salvador, Mexico or Guatemala.
That being said, I believe that an illegal alien from ANY country is sucking the blood from this country. It is NOT that difficult to come to this country legally. With its open-door-policy, the United States legally permits more immigrants than ALL the other counties combined.
If you are here illegally you should be arrested and sent back to your country of origin, wherever that may be. By using the resources of this country illegally you are, in effect, stealing from us. Come here legally and we will embrace you! Come illegally and we will arrest you!
By the way, as an American citizen, when I have traveled to other countries (Germany, England, France, the Middle East and several others) I have ALWAYS been required to carry my passport and visa. Period…no excuses!
Let me get this straight..... If you are driving a vehicle and get stopped by the police anywhere in this country - you have to show a valid identification - also know as a drivers liscense... and this is a problem in Arizona why? Oh - yes - I forgot - we must protect the illegals in this country so the Obamanation can get a law passed to make everything warm and fuzzy for them and provide amnesty and the right to vote - the only way the current El Presedente will get re-elected....
Bravo!! Arizona.I am an inmigran myself! I have been in this country for 30 years and I am proud to be an American Citizen..I have done my best to race my only child with "American Values" and he is very proud to be an American.Today after school he said to me :daddy I got to tell you something!today my teacher told us that the Arizona law is racist and that people with dark skin will get stopped for no reason.....to make the story short I made him read the Arizona Law..now he knows the truth..tomorrow first thing in the morning I will have a chat with the principal and the teacher.. and I will tell her what she deserves!
We have to keep speaking the truth with facts so the people that are not informed or may not care for what is going on, hears the other side
this post is in reference to the puerto rican lady with the three boys .. to start with the united stated doesnt even regconize puerto rico as a state puerto rican can't vote they are almost just like illegal but their lucky got a permit to stay in the united states..your not american because you weren born here your just like another illegal people that came here for a better future your just lucky you were born in a country that the united stated feel bad because they dont have their own goverment
My, my, my… the truth is that ignorance is the death of a nation! I don't know who wrote the paragraph about the status quo of Puerto Rico but based on its tone it certainly sounds he/she doesn't like Puerto Ricans to much. Let me inform you that Puerto Ricans have fought in every military engagement of the United States including the American Revolutionary War. We have earned our right to be American Citizens. We poor Hispanic people had 32 established settlements in North America BEFORE the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock. Not only were we colonizing this country 500 years before the first of the 13 colonies was established but when the original colonists arrived, we were instrumental in teaching them how to get alone with the American Indians. By the way, you should also know that free black men and women were also instrumental in helping the "May Flower People" learn how to harvest the land. So before you so belligerently try to attack one of you fellowmen (whether you like it or not) please… get an education it seems to me that you need it.
Anon, I think what you were trying to say is that "I'm Hispanic, so don't come at me with the Nazi bit" when you came out in support of SB1070... correct?
It was clear to me you weren't calling yourself an immigrant, per se, as PR is a US territory... and God knows what that guy was trying to say, don't let it bother you... could just be a Dem troll trying to make GOPers look like some unsavory types... they do that here from time to time. I'd say we are very, very much in agreement on this bill, sir
Thank You.
True I am not an immigrant but like I said three of my boys are either married or engaged in immigrant women. I believe this is the best country in the world and for the past generations at least one male of our very large extended family has served with honor in World War I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Panama, and Iraq. Our open door policy has been abused to the extreme. And, our country is being ravaged by swarms of illegal immigrants most of which all they do, is take, take, take and give back nothing.
I understand the language and live in the Barrio in NYC. I don't look Hispanic because I our family line come from Northern Spain. Therefore I get to hear many things at the medical wards and several social services offices spoken by people that don't think I fully understand what they are saying.
The verdict of it all! They come for Uncle Sam's free money, education, health service and another handout they can get. Further tons of them boast that they don't even pay taxes! This burns me up!
I hope every state of the Union follows Arizona's initiative.
By the way… My oldest son was the victim of an illegal alien DUI, without a license and who fled the scene that crashed into his stationary car and almost killed him. He has been in physical therapy for a year. What did the guy do? Before anyone could grab him he ran back to his home in México away from American Justice.
You're more qualified than most to speak on this subject, and the issue touches you personally on a number of levels- I value your input here, thank you sir
This country welcomes newcomers like no other... but there's a limit to everything, and responsibilities expected from these guests should not be dismissed as some sort of xenophobia- it's just common sense, Teddy Roosevelt warned us about this...
The problem with the law isn't that it targets illegal aliens. That is fine. They are illegal. The problem is that it targets anyone who "might" be an illegal alien. In Arizona that means mostly people of Hispanic origin. My parents canceled an extended trip to Arizona, because they are afraid of being detained. They are both US Citizens. Dad works for local gov and mom worked for federal. Unfortunately, they are "visibly" Hispanic and therefore subject to scrutiny and possible detainment for not carrying around their FEDERAL identification papers. If this law asked every citizen and visitor to Arizona to carry their FEDERAL id then I would see no problem. And I completely understand the frustrations of a community with a high percentage of illegal aliens - I grew up in Miami. But as the law stands, it unfairly targets Hispanics for what is considered a Federal responsibility. If Arizona wishes to change this then do the work. Create a new system of State Immigration Law. Otherwise, ask EVERY citizen and visitor for their papers. Please remember that the states of the union are sovereign, so either uphold the law of the Union or create your own system. I for one don't see myself asking for a visa to visit Arizona.
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LSU-Texas Tech grades: Fournette finishes season on high note
Here are the top takeaways and highest-graded players from the Tigers' 56-27 win against the Red Raiders in the Texas Bowl.
LSU Tigers
While stats can be deceiving sometimes, yesterday this was not the case as Leonard Fournette's (+6.5) dominant performance earned him the highest grade in this game. While the five missed tackles he forced on 29 carries may not seem impressive, this was due to the fact that once he got to the second level, defenders were unable to catch him. Even when they got to Fournette, it was really difficult to bring him to the ground as he averaged 3.5 yards after contact. In addition to his running performance, Fournette took his only reception to the house for a 44-yard touchdown.
The dominance of the LSU offense started upfront with its offensive line. The unit combined to allow one total pressure all night and even that was just a quarterback hurry. They were dominant not only in pass protection but also in opening up space for ball carriers. As a result, the Tigers averaged 4.3 yards before contact on carries. The unit was led by left tackle Jerald Hawkins (+3.8), center Ethan Pocic (+2.2) and left guard Maea Teuherna (+2.0) who all had very good games.
It was not only LSU's offensive line that won the battle in the trenches but also its defensive front. The Tigers' defense recorded 32 total pressures overall, including five sacks and six hits. Three defenders really stood out when it came to rushing the passer as Davon Godchaux (+4.4), Tashawn Bower (+4.9) and Arden Key (+3.9) combined to record 3 sacks, 4 hits and 11 hurries.
Top performers:
RB Leonard Fournette (+6.5)
DE Tashawn Bower (+4.9)
DT Davon Godchaux (+4.4)
DE Arden Key (+3.9)
LT Jerald Hawkins (+3.8)
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Similarly to Fournette, Texas Tech running back DeAndre Washington (+1.9) also played well in yesterday's bowl game. While his numbers were not really good when he carried the football, he had to fight for every yard as he did not get a lot of help from his offensive line. Washington actually averaged more yards (2.5) after contact than before (1.2). He was a contributor in the passing game as well by catching all seven of his catchable targets and earning all 81 of his yards after the catch.
Washington was not the only player on the Texas Tech offense who played well and wide receiver Jakeem Grant (+2.7) actually played even better than the running back. Similarly to Washington, Grant created a lot of problems for LSU's defense after the catch as he gained 108 of his 125 receiving yards with the ball in his hands. He caught 10 of his 14 targets on the day, including three touchdowns, and the fact that he beat six different LSU defenders for a reception shows how difficult it was for the Tigers to contain him.
Although everyone wrote down the Texas Tech defense prior to the game, the unit actually played relatively well in the early stages of the game and was not the kind of liability in this game that everyone expected them to be. In addition, while they had one of the worst run defenses in the country, their two lowest-graded players in this game were cornerbacks Nigel Bethel II (-1.9) and Justis Nelson (-1.8) who earned such low grades because of their performance in coverage.
Top performers:
WR Jakeem Grant (+2.7)
RB DeAndre Washington (+1.9)
RT Emeka Okafor (+1.8)
CB Tevin Madison (+1.3)
ILB Malik Jenkins (+1.3)


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Beginning computer graphics and animation, we created a stop motion with the figures above by taking one small picture at a time and making it into a movie. we could use this method to make whole movies.
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in session 2 , wee experimented with morphing and some special effects. we even got to morph a a square into a triangle.
session 3
we learned how to put objects into the carrea software to make a simple jack in the box. we also learned how animators can make almost stunningly impossible effects like the one above.
in session 4 we used story board and added motion
session 5
we learned about rendering affects and how to make stunning animations with them. also we learned how theses effects are used in TV animations.
session 6
next, we made a 3-d logo, commonly used in the opening scene of a movie.
session 7
In our last session we finished up some of special effects in our animated movie, and working on our final 3-d animation. we also added effects to our logo to enhance the quality.
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Jews have a right to live anywhere in Jerusalem, defended on Monday a settlement project that drew criticism from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Israeli bulldozers cleared the way for 20 new homes for Jews in East Jerusalem, an area captured by Israel in a 1967 war and which Palestinian want as the capital of a future state, by demolishing a derelict hotel on Sunday.
Clinton, in Abu Dhabi on a tour of U.S. Gulf Arab allies, called the Israeli action a "disturbing development" and said it "undermines peace efforts to achieve the two-state solution."
A statement issued by Netanyahu's office made no direct reference to Clinton's criticism, but said "there should be no expectation that the State of Israel will impose a ban on Jews purchasing private property in Jerusalem."
The Shepherd Hotel, torn down as part of a project first announced in 2009, was declared "absentee property" by Israel after it captured and annexed East Jerusalem. Israel views all of Jerusalem as its capital, a claim that is not recognized internationally.
The title of the hotel was transferred to an Israeli firm, which sold it in 1985 to Irving Moskowitz, a U.S.-based patron of Jewish settlers.
"Actions undertaken yesterday at the Shepherd Hotel were conducted by private individuals in accordance with Israeli law. The Israeli government was not involved," the statement from Netanyahu's office said.
It added, however, "no democratic government" in the world would prohibit Jews from buying real estate, and "Israel will certainly not do so."
"Just as Arab residents of Jerusalem can buy or rent property in predominantly Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem, Jews can buy or rent property in predominantly Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem," the statement said.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry condemned the demolition and said "the settlement policies of the current government in Israel will only inflame the situation further and stir passions, not just in Palestine, but in the Arab and Islamic worlds."
A U.N. spokesman said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "deplores" Israel's action and warned it could stoke tensions.
The settlement project at the hotel compound, whose ownership is contested, stoked Palestinian anger as Washington tries to revive peace talks stalled by a dispute over Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Some 190,000 Israelis live in East Jerusalem and adjacent areas of the West Bank that Israel annexed to its Jerusalem municipality. East Jerusalem has 250,000 Palestinian residents.
Writing by Jeffrey Heller, Additional reporting by Andrew Quinn in Abu Dhabi and Cairo bureau; Editing by Samia Nakhoul


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