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dragonsky
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About dragonsky
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Comment #48780866
I find the idea of understanding the work you do absolutely revolutionary. I hope this becomes a trend that gains traction.
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Comment #42497544
I think this highlights the most important bit that is missing from most checklists... the why. Yes we have a list of things to do, and we know that if we don't do all those things…
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Comment #41867860
I did
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Comment #41252019
I suppose raises the question, is the spending of mega bucks on advertising (regardless of effectiveness) a net benefit for society? As commenters have already raised, we'd have no…
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Comment #38923587
Agreed. Just ask the bloody question.
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Comment #37851400
Is it possible that the cause is people are sitting the tests who would not have previously? The “need” for a collage degree just to get a job, it is inevitable that more people wo…
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Comment #35363365
So how much does the "ugly" factor into your purchase decisions? for me functionality and ergonomics decide the purchase, if the device is "pretty" is very much down the list. I'm …
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Comment #34690937
Keeping your technician’s excited about working for your company.
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Comment #34572910
Only if you are stupid enough to go near the water in areas they live. Unfortunately plenty of drunk campers have a habit of doing this.
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Comment #34471903
Did you happen to find if the same drug is available as a generic? I use a daily medication. Every time I got to get t he script filled I get asked if I want the brand name or the …
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Comment #34454438
In my experience you will get as many different reactions to your interactions as humans you interact with with a very wide range, some of which I would consider "not conscious" if…
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Comment #34453796
Tens of millions vs population of even just the US let alone the entire planet == few of us.
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Comment #34308257
So much this.... Crappy so called security software that only makes things more secure by slowing down the computer. I get it we need to protect the network, but you don't do that …
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Comment #34269137
>>> As of now, the drones’ propellers are still somewhat noisy. But as quiet drone technology becomes available, they’ll be able to add it to the existing framework. So really ever…
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Comment #34191589
I was running a 2.x server. it was a sad day that I had to reboot and break the 359 day uptime... Amazing system, solid as a rock as long as long as you stuck to file sharing and p…
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Comment #34114001
What I’d like to know is how much energy is burnt by corporate mandated software running on workstations. My work computer regularly spends hours heating my room running god knows …
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Comment #34111827
Why not just ask "what problem are you trying to solve?", or "What do you want it to do?"?.. Not only does this put the requirement back on the asker to describe what they want you…
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Comment #34006645
What is with the sledging of Home Schooling. Ok, in some cases it's because the parents are religious or over controlling nutcases, but in many cases home schooling is the final ch…
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Comment #33749862
I find talking to them is a great way for to gain their confidence. Let them see you and see that you are not threat. Treat them like a dog you want to gain the confidence of an yo…
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Comment #33515429
Isn't it just a matter of listening to the ambient noise in your environment. open space sounds different to a closed room. if there is any noise around you can normally tell if yo…
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Comment #33325822
you need to be able to see them sweat!
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Comment #33285524
Don't drink soda, and would never bother with a soda stream... sorry, try something else next time.
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Comment #33159768
I’m not sure about your definition of nowhere.
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Comment #33128058
I think this point is missed in the implementation of these systems. Give the people doing the work the responsibility for the work and the authority to chase down and "demand" ans…
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Comment #33127850
Because as we all know, it is the job of all humans to slave away until they can no longer stand. I think as a society we can strive for better than "work till you die". There sees…