Acknowledgement

Last updated on Saturday, March 12, 2011.

To the people from whom my teams and I suffered and had to endure the consequences of bad and sometimes stupid decisions
To whom who frustrated me at some point in time
To all friends and colleagues who supported, encouraged and advised me during my frustration periods
To all friends who pushed on me to write this blog
And above all to my family who is always supporting me despite my absurdity and lunatic decisions

I am acknowledging that I learned a lot because of you and from you and that I am happy now and not frustrated any more. Learning is not an easy or low-cost task.

Thank you!

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