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  • RE: Looking for reviews please!

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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Is it a good career move?

    Hi Loner, it's good to have options, just make sure it is something you are capable of. PMs have a large responsibility for the project, delivery on schedule and on...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Soft Skills

    majorbloodnock (9/10/2008) Semper in excretia, sumus solum profundum variat


    😉

    We are always in the manure; only the depth varies

    Now what kind of soft skill is that?:P


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Soft Skills

    True, but I do take exception to companies that make this too much of a priority. The golden rule is taught from birth, "treat others as you desire to be...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Soft Skills

    Soft skills are for people that are soft in the head or a bunch of weak, spineless cowards. We as a society have reduced conversation to being politically correct, water...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Collaborate or Eliminate ?

    I have to agree with Steve, it is unusual to have the situation rigid as you describe. Weaker team members are assigned rudimentary work, while the stronger members tackle the...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Favorite Book Quote

    My fav, not sure where it came from!

    You swine. You vulgar little maggot. You worthless bag of filth. As we say in Texas, I’ll bet you couldn’t pour piss out...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: I am so depressed after I work on Question of the Day

    Congratulations Loner, you have confidence and are resourceful. Good luck on the job, do your best. Qotd is for fun, enjoy it. There are some questions that are poorly posed...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Clustered SQL Server 2005 environment on a SAN

    We have EMC and are happy with it. You can raid 10 transaction files and raid 5 the data. A lot of flexibility with a SAN, especially with a cluster....


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Help! I have an interview for a DBA job tomorrow !

    Hi Loner, congratulations on the interview, I hope all went well and an offer for the follow-up interview is on it's way and that it will lead to an...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: Applications w/SQL

    I was thinking of something like the other sections but for applications. Let's say SharePoint, if some one has a question of what the databases are, how they function, maybe...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: I just want to do my job !

    Well stated Steve and good advice. Once bitten, twice shy. Going forward, Loner you have the opportunity to make sure the same thing doesn't happen again, initially. But as management...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: I just want to do my job !

    Good morning Loner, just had to chime in again. During my years of experience I have been in many of the same situations, and on both sides of the coin....


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: I just want to do my job !

    Nuf' said

    Leadership Principles

    Know yourself and seek self improvement

    Be technically and tactically proficient

    Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

    Make sound and timely decisions

    Set the example

    Know your people and look out...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

  • RE: I just want to do my job !

    Well said and summarized Paul.

    ~paul hewitt (10/18/2007)


    I see it as a question of diversity.

    It is ok to be extroverted / introverted / young / old / black / asian...


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    The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.

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