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Well, the city of Lafayette, Indiana shut off our water earlier today because we had not paid, even though we had evidence of payment. It turns out that even though we had to go to the city hall and change our address in person, they did not update the online account number for us, and we actually paid into the old account. They found this and moved the money, but still didn't alert us NOR did they update the account number. We got no notices that our water would be turned off, and we had to fight them for a while to get it back on.
It seems someone in the city government didn't do their job, and that the IT infrastructure there is nonexistent.
We also have had issues with most other utilities here due to IT errors and complete technological ineptness.
I hate this place. There are over 200 excellent computer repair shops here, but it seems that no one can hire an IT guy that actually knows what they are doing! How counter-intuitive is that?!?
Bob Dole The internet is a great way to get on the net.
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You have no idea how hard it is to hire good help these days.
When you were changing your address did you also change your name? That might add to the confusion. 
BDF
I often make very large prints from unexposed film, and every one of them turns out to be a picture of myself as I once dreamed I would be.
-- BillWoodruff
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I changed my name shortly before I posted. Had to do the same on Root Admin due to some account errors.
Bob Dole The internet is a great way to get on the net.
2.0.82.7292 SP6a
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Considering it's right next to Purdue, you'd think there would be some candidates.
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That's the problem. I don't think anyone from Purdue actually wants to stay in Lafayette... And the good ones would be way overqualified... 
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde
Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
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Brisingr Aerowing wrote: It seems someone in the city government didn't do their job
Don't be ridiculous. It's obviously your fault. You should apologise for thinking such things about such sterling chaps.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Have you seen what they pay in Indiana? There is a reason I have never taken a contract there.
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Moon Mars
Do you qualify?
Me think, I don’t fulfill this one: psychologically stable and physically healthy
There is only one Vera Farmiga and Salma Hayek is her prophet!
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From one of the requirements (under creativity):
You are aware of different forms of creativity
Yeah, well, given how long the trip is in space, one would HAVE to be aware of different forms of *cough* creativity.
Just sayin'
Marc
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They would not let me come along. When I'm bored, I get creative with electronics and programming. They would not like what I can make out of parts scavenged from the spaceship if they lock me into it for a few months 
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Do we need to be polymorphic enough to prove the requirement "You are aware of different forms of creativity" , If so I will have to reprogram my brain
Ranjan.D
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Does Leslie Nielsen[^] qualify?
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde
Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
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He is probably already there. And besides, the whole concept is so hilarious that it worth one or two reposts.
There is only one Vera Farmiga and Salma Hayek is her prophet!
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Quote: This is the foundation upon a mission must be built, where human lives are at risk with each flight.
There is a typo in the 2nd paragraph of their mission statement. With that kind of attention to detail... I can see why the candidates must be able to solve completely unforeseeable problems.
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Deyan Georgiev wrote: One way ticket to Mars
Deyan Georgiev wrote: psychologically stable
I'm sensing a contradiction here...
People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.
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Given the requirements I'd qualify but probably too old which is a pity as I would go. Not sure the wife would be too happy though...
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
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Rejected as I failed to fulfill the following:
- You believe that violence doesn't solve any problem.
- [yodle] Your thought processes are persistent. [/yodle]
- You persevere and remain productive.
- [trumpet] You are open and tolerant of ideas and approaches different from your own. [/trumpet]
- Your humor is a creative resource, used appropriately as an emerging contextual response.
- You are aware of different forms of creativity.
"Real men drive manual transmission" - Rajesh.
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All these qualities in an 18-28?
Typical HR bs.
Peter Wasser
Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.
Frank Zappa
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I'm buying most of the meat we eat at a local farmer. It's always nice to be able to bring the kids and pet the animals before you buy them.
Today I wanted to buy some meat for a slow cooking stew, and I like to put a piece of bone in it for the taste.
But he stopped doing the nice little pieces of soup bone that I used to buy, because it ruins the saw a bit to fast and he doesn't want to buy another one for the purpose.
But if I saw it myself I could get it for free.
So, what do I do with a five pound marrow bone?
Anyone got any good recipe for making your own stock?
Any other Ideas?
People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.
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Boil it. Add veggies and spices. There's really nothing to stock, and fresh like you plan to make is the absolute best! 
I recently bought a whole prime rib roast, and I'm looking forward to re-purposing the bones...
Will Rogers never met me.
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Yep - I do the same with chicken carcases in my slow cooker. Dump it all in, leave it there for 6 or 8 hours, strain and freeze.
If you get an email telling you that you can catch Swine Flu from tinned pork then just delete it. It's Spam.
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Hmmm, I hadn't thought of using the slow cooker for that. Great idea! I usually toss everything in a big stock pot and let it simmer, but someone has to keep an eye on it. The crock pot can be safely ignored for days. Thanks!
Will Rogers never met me.
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Welcome!
If you get an email telling you that you can catch Swine Flu from tinned pork then just delete it. It's Spam.
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Jörgen Andersson wrote:
So, what do I do with a five pound marrow bone?
(google for exact recipe)
split the bone in two length-wize.
Roast the bone marrow with a little bit of thyme and salt until ready.
Spread on very good break and enjoy with a nice Beaujolais wine.
Nihil obstat
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