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The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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Yes, but since when was that important.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostAnd don't have the skills to do it, either
I have Prince 2 you know
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostYes, but since when was that important.
I have Prince 2 you know
PRINCE2
Otherwise it sounds as if you're in a sexual relationship with a top male recording artist.
Not that I'm judging.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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Sadly, yes. You get a higher rate to promise the earth and then watch as some poor techie sod has to clear up your mess.Originally posted by speling bee View PostThe latter condition appears to me to be a subset of the former condition.
Apparently, this might have something to do with the ability to speak to people normally, and wash occasionally, but I don't believe that for a second.Comment
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Yep, my biggest weakness is that once I've spent three months with clueless muppets my politeness filter starts to evaporate until my contempt for their utter muppetry becomes obvious to even them.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostSadly, yes. You get a higher rate to promise the earth and then watch as some poor techie sod has to clear up your mess.
Apparently, this might have something to do with the ability to speak to people normally, and wash occasionally, but I don't believe that for a second.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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You are right to be suspicious. The emboldened 'and' should read 'or' for accuracy.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostSadly, yes. You get a higher rate to promise the earth and then watch as some poor techie sod has to clear up your mess.
Apparently, this might have something to do with the ability to speak to people normally, and wash occasionally, but I don't believe that for a second.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
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I don't usually last three months. Eighteen months into this gig and any pretence of respect or cordiality for either the end users or management disappeared some time ago.Originally posted by eek View PostYep, my biggest weakness is that once I've spent three months with clueless muppets my politeness filter starts to evaporate until my contempt for their utter muppetry becomes obvious to even them.Comment
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