>>Fun stuff, but at some point I feel like I'm shaving the yak when all I need is persistence.
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>I know what you mean, sometimes I feel like I'm spanking the monkey, when I all I need is patience. :-)
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>( WTF is "shaving the yak" ?? I like it, just want to make sure I use it properly and don't inadvertently say it in front of the ladies )

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2005/03/dont_shave_that.html