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Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Where can I find a job application for the Department of Ridiculously Stupid Surveys?

The government could save money if it would stop funding stupid surveys on questions anyone could answer.

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Chris 8/27/2009 11:58:47 AM

This is ridiculous coming from an engineering magazine? Is this author suggesting there is absolutely no value in checking your assumptions? I expect all the engineers working for me and marketing people I interface with to bring data, no matter how stupid it may seem. I can't tell you how many "obvious" things have demonstrated to be wrong or not so obvious.
Scott Woods 8/27/2009 11:43:17 AM

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