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I think that @Chris-Maunder should have a contest where the winner gets a dozen Idaho Spud Bars[^]
What say ye?
Note: The Idaho Spud Bars are *really* inexpensive at the moment so, now's yer chance, Chris!
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Thanks, I'm starving. And you send me to this page.
cheers
Chris Maunder
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The Clif bars just don't cut it sometimes, do they?
Software Zen: delete this;
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I tend to hit these[^] pretty hard, and these[^] while on the bike.
And yeah, I'm sick of 'em!
cheers
Chris Maunder
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I've used the Gu a lot when training for marathons, but I've tended to use Clif bars on the bike.Chris Maunder wrote: I'm sick of 'em!
Agreed. I was riding my first century, and couldn't eat any more of the things after the 4th.
Software Zen: delete this;
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I find cliff bars harder to get down when you're in a paceline, especially when you're in a pack that's going hard and so you have the danger of breathing in crumbs.
cheers
Chris Maunder
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I can see that. I tend to ride solo, so haven't run into that problem.
Software Zen: delete this;
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I had some Idaho spuds recently and they weren't that great, so I don't get what all the fuss is about.
"The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold
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You're supposed to slice them thinly and deep fry them first.
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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I thought they were hard! 
Actually I did mash, but yeah, fired they would be crispy Ii imagine.
"The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s." climate-models-go-cold
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another form of Idaho spuds...
SPUD Fudge[^]. And this stuff is made with potatoes!!
They moved to Nampa but before that they used to be in the town where I went to high school.
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I about lost my mind with a co-worker today.
The analyst wanted help fixing a report. In the process of evaluating the situation it became clear that the 'Post Date' in the report is being used two different ways. In once case it is the date the transaction is entered into the bank's system and in other cases it is the date the transaction was entered into our system. Whether you caught that or not, the important point is that the same field is being used in two related, yet ultimately different ways.
As you have undoubtedly guessed, the report is based on the 'Posted Date'.
Even the dullest among us can understand why it would be challenging to get a monthly report to balance.
Regardless, I couldn't get the analyst to understand how this design flaw is going to cause nothing but endless grief for years to come. I ended up just throwing a couple of ideas on the table and gave up after that.
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Oooh, That'll be fun to track down in a few years time!
I think he's planning job security: obscure, intermittent faults that he already knows will happen but will take ages to fix when they are discovered!
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Yes, exactly, security of employment above all
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who separate humankind in two distinct categories, and those who don't.
"I have two hobbies: breasts." DSK
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MehGerbil wrote: Regardless, I couldn't get the analyst to understand how this design flaw is going to cause nothing but endless grief for years to come
Can't spell "analyst" without "anal".
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Right after lunch the analyst approached me with a spectacularly bad idea to fix the current report problem. The plan to fix it was laid out before me and I just nodded and smiled. When asked, "Is this how you'd fix it?" I answered that she should just do what she felt was right.
I'm not wasting my time with this anymore.
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MehGerbil wrote: I'm not wasting my time with this anymore.
You busy with other stuff? If not, then it might be a good investment to invest some time. Most people aren't crazy enough to try again after being dismissed.
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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You're correct.
If I let this go unchecked it will create a mountain of work.
I pushed her out a 3rd story window.
As it turns out, Windows is truly an enterprise level solution provider.
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That was a really bad move.
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I understand why someone would say that; however, I've already explained the correct solution clearly several times. It isn't that I'm unwilling to help, but rather, the person is unwilling to receive help. The last conversation was just a person wanting a senior developer to say that a really bad solution was a good idea, hence my non-committal response.
If I were the manager this person wouldn't be working in software development.
I cannot make that call - however, I can refuse to waste time arguing with someone who is going to ignore me.
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But the only thing they're going to hear and remember is "MG can't be bothered."
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Oh yeah, well, it isn't a blanket denial of help.
I'm withdrawing on this one issue (and any offspring).
I helped with a SQL problem just this afternoon.
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MehGerbil wrote: When asked, "Is this how you'd fix it?" I answered that she should just do what she felt was right.
I'm with Mike on this one, you should NEVER let an analyst get away with a crap design. You should absolutely jumped down her throat when she asked you opinion, she now has your implied agreement. When the sh*t hits the fan you are going to hear - "I took it to MG and he did not object"
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH
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Mycroft Holmes wrote: When the sh*t hits the fan you are going to hear - "I took it to MG and he did not object said the solution was good."
FTFY 
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy.
I would agree with you but then we both would be wrong.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
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