[RBW] Re: Rivendell's May 12 e-mail

2015-05-14 Thread dougP
I was recently reminded that "A negative result is still a result." dougP On Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 9:04:35 AM UTC-7, Surlyprof wrote: > > > I always loved that quote. I may have been using a mis-quote in class. > The way I heard it was, "I now know 10,000 ways NOT to make a light bulb". >

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's May 12 e-mail

2015-05-14 Thread Surlyprof
I always loved that quote. I may have been using a mis-quote in class. The way I heard it was, "I now know 10,000 ways NOT to make a light bulb". John On Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 3:36:11 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > One of my favorite quotes on this subject comes from Thomas Edison.

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's May 12 e-mail

2015-05-14 Thread Michael Hechmer
One of my favorite quotes on this subject comes from Thomas Edison. "I have not failed; I have learned many things that don't work." If it was good enough for Tom E, it's good enough for me and I'll use it whenever I have to. Michael On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 6:21:25 PM UTC-4, dougP wrot

[RBW] Re: Rivendell's May 12 e-mail

2015-05-13 Thread Deacon Patrick
I've got the bad judgement bit down! Not sure I grasp the rest of the equation though. Perhaps some more dumb-assery will help. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 4:21:25 PM UTC-6, dougP wrote: > > Has a lot of references & short quotes related to the value of >