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03/21/2015 12:21 #59916

Dancing with Union Carbide Barrels
Category: dancing

The warehouse we danced in last night was so totally disguting. Now I remember why people use to wear face masks to raves. Between the dust, industrial grease and cigarettes everywhere, I am sure that it was the genesis of the cancer I will one day have.

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metalpeter - 03/22/15 22:55
Um What ? I'm saying that cause that company if I remember it correctly was one of worst polluters and all there stuff was very Toxic .... I would like get tested for everything as soon as you can .... I might have the wrong company but .....

03/17/2015 00:15 #59909

St. Patrick's Day
Category: holidays
The weather wasn't as nice as many of the other years but it was still quite fun. I wish I liked beer more or that the Italian festival was instead a parade where people chugged wine out of cornicppias.

My brother got me to funnel a beer through a St. Patricks horn which I am sure (e:Joe) is about to post a pic of.

Afterwards there was an impromptu bear party at our house.

The best part of all was that (e:libertad) cleaned the house while they waited for their taxi. My brother tried to take credit but we all know that's impossible.

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metalpeter - 03/20/15 19:24
Looks Fun two things

1. I hope TK was ok I just say that cause in one post I have no idea what that is on his sleeve I hope it isn't what it looked like HA sorry and here he is soaked ....

2. I do not know how you would find this out but I wonder if other Cities Like The Falls or Toronto or NYC have a parade as part of their form of an Italian Festival There is one at the one on Hertel but it is real short and there are all ways people who don't know to get out of the way of it
libertad - 03/19/15 08:22
Note to self: When using the curb app don't change your battery while you are waiting for the cab to come cause this will cause the cab not to come.

Love the pic of (e:flacidness)!

03/16/2015 23:36 #59906

My Little Leprechaun
Category: toys

I have a new favorite toy.

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03/13/2015 00:24 #59898

Outsourcing Software Developers
Category: work

This article is so on point. It's about IT in government but it applies to healthcare just as well.

"Unintended consequences of outsourcing for government

Outsourcing software means outsourcing knowledge. This may not be obvious, because the people doing the human portion of the service provided are still employed by the agency, yet that's only a superficial assurance. When no true software specialists are available in government IT procurement, gullible career bureaucrats will go with the most charming vendor. Too many hugely consequential technical decisions are made by administrators with superficial knowledge. Even if one refrains from the cynical position that government employees operate under loose financial restrictions, how could one expect them to accurately assess the potential or monetary value of a piece of software?

When a big company comes to a real software professional with an estimate of $200,000 for what is otherwise conservatively estimated as two weeks of work, they will get called on it. When they do that to a glorified Excel clerk promoted to decision-maker as a reward for their dedication, critical assessment cannot be expected. Because all technical expertise and a substantial portion of the business knowledge is essentially deferred to the outsourcing entity, they act as the ultimate authority on the subject matter. This is not about demonizing the private, profit-oriented enterprises. There is nothing inherently ill-intentioned in vendors' behavior. However, the dynamics in this public vs. private relationship are skewed."



03/13/2015 00:22 #59897

Asbestos Pit
Category: work

I feel like there is constantly asbestos in my building needing to be remediated. considering how much everything else seems to get messed up, it terrifies me.

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