On 05/12/2009, ndungu stephen <
ndungustephen@gmail.com> wrote:
> Some one predicted the death of Skunk works ?
>
> Is this the beginning ?
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> Some of us are made aware of events through skunkworks [not hostile] but
> general public information.
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> And that is why people label the disclaimer "Off Topic" - which invites you
> to ignore or read on..
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> And depending on your mood at work, an "Off Topic" can take matters off
> mind on a heavy day..
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> I thought true 'geekdom' is born, and it can also be grown...
>
> Topics like : IT, ICT, sci-fi, mechanics, business
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> ->job adverts [friends have been made aware of jobs/ opportunities thru
> this list and thats why they can afford internet to contribute]
>
> -business and investment [ the other day we warned members about investing
> in companies going down like Old Mutual] - you could be affected directly or
> indirectly...
>
> -travel and sports - [i saw a post about the rugby team or 'team posers'
> being denied access to dubai] - i think in ur travels as a business man or
> IT person, it wud be good to know some things - and that's by readin other's
> contributions
>
> -I guess we come from different fields, where each feels at home at
> Skunkworks - some of us are at liberty to discuss our jobs, some are not -
> but non the less - we read and contribute to the posts when we have some
> information or knowledge on the matter...
>
> Take for example - the other day guys were discussin 'Thermostats' and later
> 'Tyres Inflation' - is this tech or not ?
> Its not IT, but its technical...
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> Sci-fi topics - I like this - why ? They are based on facts or theories of
> science - its because of movies like '24' that we have maps on our phones,
> because it made someone think..
>
> Star Trek, Minorit report etc: most of that technology is now within reach
> because it triggered someone's imagination....
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> My 15 cents...
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