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Re: From Renato Oliveira: New Business Hours Actions

Ezra Fischer — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:34:38 -0000

Would love to use this but I got an error trying to install it:
1. Apex compile failure
Apex class pkb_SiteMap: line 43, column 33: Variable does not exist: KnowledgeArticleVersion.ArticleType

LMK if anyone has any thoughts on how to resolve this. Thanks!

Re: Send Richer Email with the 'Send Better Email' Flow Action

Ezra Fischer — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:16:08 -0000

Same issue and I just installed today. Thanks!

Re: Grit

Ezra Fischer — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:29:29 -0000

It's a neat model, but I would encourage you to add privilege into the equation. Ms. Duckworth's ideas have been widely criticized for denying systemic inequality in explaining outcomes in education and in life. The idea is that ascribing success to "grit" is more acceptable than older rationales for the so called achievement gap but that it still stigmatizes children who don't succeed without taking racism, sexism, nativism, etc. into account. Michael Lewis' book, The Blind Side is an example of a work that takes a diametrically opposed position. Disguised in a book about football is his fairly radical idea that we are missing out on the incredible talent and effort of many people because of these systemic factors.

Re: No, I’ll tell you the answer!

Ezra Fischer — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:24:55 -0000

Thanks Jason. This was a thought provoking piece, especially for me right now as I mull over my options. And, although I know this wasn't your intent, it's perhaps the most succinct description of the various forms of entrepreneurship that I've read.

Re: Aaron Hernandez, Sports and Crime

Ezra Fischer — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:27:18 -0000

Great point Dave -- I bet the crime rate really is a lot higher than I think it is. Almost no one I know has been arrested but the opposite is probably true for a lot of people.

Re: How Well Does Anyone Know the Rules?

Ezra Fischer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:28:52 -0000

Hmmm. Interesting. I got a seven on the quiz but I think that is because I know so little about baseball that I didn't fall into any of the traps set. I like the question of how you write impossible things into the rulebook.

Re: What Does it Mean to Strike Out Looking?

Ezra Fischer — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:02:58 -0000

I did not know that about the bunt. Interesting! I guess they punish a foul bunt because they want to discourage wimpy bunts? Also true about the double-play. Nice catch. (see -- another vernacular use of a baseball term!)

Re: What’s the Difference Between the Two Leagues in Baseball?

Ezra Fischer — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:31:45 -0000

Guy -- what are the rule differences there? You're allowed to kick more in one than the other, right? The ball, I mean...

Re: Can You Help Me Understand the Playoff Beard?

Ezra Fischer — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:20:52 -0000

Ha! This is apropos -- http://www.people.com/peopl... Carrie Underwood is dating a hockey player and isn't a big fan of his potential playoff beard.

Re: Isn’t it Time to Root for an American Male Tennis Player not Andy Roddick?

Ezra Fischer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:47:27 -0000

I'm happy that you think we are tennis pundits!! I'd hope that people would want to hone their skills regardless of what the media says about them. I like your idea about ballet though. A lot of football linemen take ballet and it helps them with their footwork.

Re: Why Do People Like Football?

Ezra Fischer — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:05:04 -0000

Yeah -- mine were not in any order. I agree with you about the conversation thing! It's one of the main reasons why we created this site. Knowing enough about sports to engage in a conversation is really helpful, even if you're not a big fan yourself.

Re: How are Batting Averages Calculated?

Ezra Fischer — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:01:00 -0000

Arghh! Dammnit -- I knew I would mess it up! At least now it's a "teaching moment" thanks to you.

Re: How are Batting Averages Calculated?

Ezra Fischer — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:52:01 -0000

Nope! We've been doing them with this hover-over thing for a while now. What do you think of the format?

Re: Why Aren’t the Rules the Rules?

Ezra Fischer — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:34:01 -0000

Hahahaha!

Re: Why Aren’t the Rules the Rules?

Ezra Fischer — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:23:38 -0000

I like the way you're thinking. Although... how could you tell if the mark was left from the catchers mitt or your own last inning when you rested your hand on your hip?

Part two does get a bit more into why there is resistance to the notion but I do think that there's a real objection to be made simply that it wouldn't really improve the consistency of the calls. People are actually reasonably good at this stuff.

I think you're right though-- it becomes jarring when the refs have LESS information than the viewers. That's a bummer.

-e

Re: What is the Most Challenging Ball Sport? The Least?

Ezra Fischer — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:41:55 -0000

Oh fine, I guess Baseball is a sport. It's just got a lot of standing around not doing anything for a sport... Football is definitely up there but I think it may be more physically damaging than challenging. To put it another way -- who would you bet on: a team of water polo players playing football or a team of football players playing water polo?

Re: What is More Scary — a Panther or a Tiger?

Ezra Fischer — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:03:18 -0000

Ah! Of course. I knew there was going to be a Panthers I forgot. Good point... we'll see what happens. I think their moves will flop, but who knows.

Re: Any Chance For a Football-free Year?

Ezra Fischer — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:26:34 -0000

Are you sure that's not just because you're a Florida team and they are really good at college football? I think that if you eliminate everything around the game that I prefer the NFL.

On a mildly unrelated note... who are you kidding about players motivated by more than just cash and shiny things???

Re: Report: Deron Williams Fires Agent Bob McClaren

Ezra Fischer — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:39:38 -0000

What would the conspiracy be? Humphries and Williams making a deal with Slava Medvedenko to take their talents to Minsk?

Re: Sasha Vujacic: Well, At Least He Tried

Ezra Fischer — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:09:06 -0000

I was one of the biggest Terrance Williams fans out there. I thought he could really develop into the scoring, slashing, dynamic 3 that is the biggest missing piece from the team. That said, looking back on it I think Billy King really did a great job to get two decent picks and Sasha Vujacic for him. Williams played in only 11 games for Houston and averaged 3.6 points in 7:42 per game.

I suppose it depends what the Nets get out of the picks but I feel like that is pretty good value.

Re: Mid-Game Update: THE MACHINE

Ezra Fischer — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:04:42 -0000

Yes!!

Re: The Hockey News: Ken Campbell's blog: THN.com Blog: NHL trade deadline winners and losers

Ezra Fischer — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:28:12 -0000

Am I missing something or were the Devils a top 3 winner at least?

Re: Spurs 106, Nets 96: Not Bad, Not Bad At All

Ezra Fischer — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:45:35 -0000

Agreed -- although I hope Hump does not end up taking that shot too much more. That was his MO last year and it didn't work well -- hopefully one Williams gets integrated into the offense that shot will disappear.

Re: Troy Murphy to GSW Deal Official

Ezra Fischer — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:45:57 -0000

Hey Mark -- I'd love your analysis of Wright since he seems like the only one in this trade who is a basketball player first and a salary figure second!

Re: So I Was Wrong, Huh?

Ezra Fischer — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:37:29 -0000

Don't sweat it Mark, we knew that your column was an Opinion column, not a News one. I was feeling exactly the same as you were -- absolutely dreading a Devin Harris for nothing trade. That's how you felt yesterday -- today is a new and utterly shocking day and I think many Nets fans feel the same way you do. Thanks for owning up to it!

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Re: From Renato Oliveira: New Business Hours Actions

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Re: No, *I’ll* tell you the answer!

Re: Aaron Hernandez, Sports and Crime

Re: How Well Does Anyone Know the Rules?

Re: What Does it Mean to Strike Out Looking?

Re: What’s the Difference Between the Two Leagues in Baseball?

Re: Can You Help Me Understand the Playoff Beard?

Re: Isn’t it Time to Root for an American Male Tennis Player not Andy Roddick?

Re: Why Do People Like Football?

Re: How are Batting Averages Calculated?

Re: How are Batting Averages Calculated?

Re: Why Aren’t the Rules the Rules?

Re: Why Aren’t the Rules the Rules?

Re: What is the Most Challenging Ball Sport? The Least?

Re: What is More Scary — a Panther or a Tiger?

Re: Any Chance For a Football-free Year?

Re: Report: Deron Williams Fires Agent Bob McClaren

Re: Sasha Vujacic: Well, At Least He Tried

Re: Mid-Game Update: THE MACHINE

Re: The Hockey News: Ken Campbell's blog: THN.com Blog: NHL trade deadline winners and losers

Re: Spurs 106, Nets 96: Not Bad, Not Bad At All

Re: Troy Murphy to GSW Deal Official

Re: So I Was Wrong, Huh?

Re: No, I’ll tell you the answer!