Re: Ok here is a challenge

Or...just say "That's not possible"...and make him prove it.

On 3/8/07, Rory Hewitt <roryhewitt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Doug,

Probably a separate question is why the guy's doing this? Is he a jerk? Is
he looking for glory? is he trying to show he's 'better' than you (or anyone
else)?

Frankly, if someone I worked with tried the "I bet you can't figure out how
I can do this!" line, I'd ignore him. Or hit him.

Rory


On 3/8/07, Doug Palme <dpalme@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Ok ok :) I think what he was wanting the others to do was to take the time
> to find a solution, I know he plans on presenting his suggestions at the
> next staff meeting next month.
>
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> btw: I know a way to make gold from marshmallows
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> ...now I want you guys to find out how.
> Please give me the complete process description with a pre filled patent
> application until saturday.
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