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  • RE: Is Computer Science Dead?

    Is Computer Science dead? My initial thought was no. However, while reading through all of the posts on this topic, I began to think that maybe it is...

  • RE: Was This Week A Good Week?

    I'm not sure that I can add a lot to Andy's post because as I was reading it, I found myself agreeing with it to the point that I felt...

  • RE: WWBOD

    First I'd spend some time with my parents and care for their needs. Next, I'd spend a few months traveling to exotic locations and just relaxing on the beach....

  • RE: People That Get It Done

    As working professionals, we should possess most, if not all, of the attributes referenced in the editorial. Unfortunately, in today's world that's just not the case.

    I work in the...

  • RE: It’s Good to Eat Alone

    I do all of the above.

    Most days I eat by myself, many days at my desk, sometimes reading newsletters, blogs or surfing the net. Occasionaly I'll participate in a...

  • RE: Most Work is Mundane

    I've always attempted to include some R&D time in my schedule in order to learn about new tools. I then atttempt to use my knowledge of the new tools...

  • RE: The Importance of My Cloud Data

    I agree with you Steve. While I understand the concept of the cloud, I'm not certain that I'm ready to relinquish the control and responsibility of my (my employer's)...

  • RE: Friday Afternoon

    We periodically have a cookout or snack day at my present employer.

    At one of my former employers we had a horse shoes tournament complete with brackets which wasn't bad.

    My all...

  • RE: Exceptional DBA Josef Richberg: fighting cancer, but still sharing

    Congrats on the award and hang in there.

    My family and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

    Keep the faith and remember that this too is...

  • RE: It's Time for Encryption

    While reaing this article I was reminded of an old episode of 60 Minutes on CBS where they were interviewing a professional car thief. When the thief was asked...

  • RE: Good for the Goose

    I always make it a point to discuss the overtime issue(s) (amount of O.T. expected by the employer, compensation, nights/weekends/ holidays, etc.) at the point of hire. However, I...

  • RE: Over-Engineering

    While I feel that we should always strive to get it right the first time, the requirements (user demands) tend to be dynamic by nature, which means that more often...

  • RE: Music for DBAs

    Here's a late entry:

    S-E-L-E-C-T By Aretha Franklin

  • RE: Mining for Quitters

    SSC Champion

    "Do we not give poor managers a tool to help them get better? This can show them that they aren't being attentive enough. Or it can alert an upper...

  • RE: Mining for Quitters

    Although I was initially receptive to this idea, I've about decided that the benefit(s) may not outweigh the costs. Although it sounds like a great idea on the surface,...

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