Bert wants some of Margaret’s meal but doesn't want to ask straight out because that would be too obvious and direct for him. Instead he goes for the subtler: 'Oh that looks tasty' Margaret, wise to Bert’s ways, replies without looking up: 'It is' Don't be like Bert folks be honest and direct.
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Problem: Sky movies
Result: success Reflection: At first I had no idea, I thought maybe there was actors/directors in common but the options were spread across various genres and numerous years. Finally it was the problem's title that tipped me off to the link. Question: What links the following films? Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid Gone with … Continue reading Problem: Sky movies
Salesforce integration
One of the compelling aspects about Salesforce is the vast amount of integrations it has. It can sync with Facebook, LinkedIn, Google and many more. Salesforce have also broken out their products by function like CRM, Marketing and Sales and of course each of their products integrates with each other too. This huge network is … Continue reading Salesforce integration
Problem: what can you do too?
Result: success Reflection: This problem took a few experimentation with word associations before I figured out the rule. I think it was 'Bath' then 'Risk' that showed me the trend. Question: What can be done to all the following? Car Mile Race Risk Bath Temperature Reflection: Answer: Run
Problem: Forbidden planets
Result: success Question: Can you find the six planets hidden in these sentences? Why does my oven usually over cook everything? The salsa turned from red to green. The politician was inept, unelectable, and afraid of any nuclear threat. Some Spanish grammar sounds different in the Honduran usage. Reflection: I saw Saturn first and then … Continue reading Problem: Forbidden planets
Spam v thoughtfulness
Occasionally I get LinkedIn messages that are completely irrelevant to me. From reading the messages it's obvious this person has simply copied and pasted a template and thrown it into my inbox without caring if it is relevant to me or not. This is spam marketing, it just focuses on playing the numbers. If these … Continue reading Spam v thoughtfulness
Scary apathy
Sometimes apathy can be the scariest human quality. I can understand accidentally hurting someone. I can understand hurting someone and feeling ashamed afterwards so much so that you apologize. But the act of knowingly hurting someone and showing no remorse or regret is so callous it can be terrifying.
Problem: Country codes
Success: 8/9 Question: Can you identify each of the following countries? χLE M ACO STINE - STINE (in a lighter color)- N / way Sin.......ore UG+A K I N G D O M -KINGDOM- TIMOR -TIMOR- An image of a sharks fin above the water next to an island with an arrow pointing to the … Continue reading Problem: Country codes
Tutor criticism
One day in college my tutor criticized me in front of the whole class. Not my work but me personally. I can’t remember exactly what he said but I think it was along the lines of calling me boring or predictable or something like that. The class was shocked by this personal attack and turned … Continue reading Tutor criticism
Problem: Parking Fine
Result: Success Reflection: I thought this was a really clever problem and thoroughly enjoyed finding the answer. The phrasing of the question was my first clue, then I saw the word 'car' within the word 'Vicar' and I began to spot the trend. Question: In which of these words is there room for me to … Continue reading Problem: Parking Fine
Thomas Duggan 